The Grit! with Chas Smith

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208 - The Grit! March 23, 2023 Mar 23, 2023

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In today's show David and Chas throw a retirement party for surfers (and a brand) who were effectively fired last year but now decided that they are "quitting", the WSL designs a brand new rule to help them advance their own interests despite crushing their athlete's dreams, ELO calls Taylor Swift a "bully", and David officially gets cancelled by the greatest surfer of all time. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

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207 - The Grit! March 16, 2023 Mar 16, 2023

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Alas, Chas has found his grit again! Today he and David painstakingly count every spectator on the beach in Portugal in effort to denounce surfing's greatest flimflam man, send off their single favorite listener/contributor with a heartfelt goodbye, identify the resurgence of the soul surfer, remind you to get a colonoscopy, and celebrate Chumbawamba's latest hit! Plus Barrel or Nah?

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206 - The Grit! March 9, 2023 Mar 09, 2023

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In today's show we reveal the latest Blood Feud between iconic surf filmmakers, analyze which Andino has better career stats, survey the flurry of sponsor shifts, welcome the surf world's most important new writer, explain why it's okay to watch CT while driving, and introduce the new segment "Tools To Live By!" Enjoy!

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205 - The Grit! February 24, 2023 Feb 24, 2023

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In today's show Chas and David explain why it's time to pay more for surfboards, why Zeke Lau will never live up to our expectations, how to make a career out of your passion, how Surfrider is stealing joy from children, and how burying the hatchet could lead Chas to new business ventures and better surf content for all. Plus Barrel or Nah?!

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204 - The Grit! February 16, 2023 Feb 16, 2023

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In today's show social warfare is waged against Chas and David as they attempt to tiptoe through Kelly Slaters public objection to the COVID vaccine and the backlash that's ensued, they field calls and emails from the Trans (and cisgender) community reminding them how ignorant they are, explain why you should never play a surf video game, and marvel at hilarity of the nude male body. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

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203 - The Grit! February 9, 2023 Feb 09, 2023

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In today's episode Chas and David defend Carissa Moore against the WSL's assault on woman's surfing, celebrate Jack Robinson's embrace of mediocre surf, advocate for blank boards, predict Kelly's midyear cut while following the bizarre trail of his social media breadcrumbs, and dive head first into Bethany Hamilton's commentary about the WSL's new policy regarding trans athletes. Enjoy!

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202 - The Grit! February 2, 2023 Feb 02, 2023

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In today's show Chas and David recap day one of the Pipe Pro, reveal their new fav surfer who shattered the wall of positive noise, face palm about the the faulty Apple "wearables", cover the hottest fashion trends from the WSL awards, and Chas agrees to printing his first-ever retraction! Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

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201 - The Grit! January 26, 2023 Jan 26, 2023

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In today's episode Chas and David discuss the lifeguard who took the day off to win the most prestigious surf event on the planet, his missing $65k, Quiksilver's massive marketing miss, why Jack Robinson will win a world title in 2023, and Pete Mel's science defying exercise of paddle power/fashion statement. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

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200 - The Grit! January 19, 2023 Jan 19, 2023

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Congratulations on making it through 200 episodes of this. We commend you. Today Chas and David reflect on 4+ years of surf adjacent podcasting, confess regrets, share lessons learned, and then explain why it's time to vilify our surf heroes, say "I love you" often, protect IP at all costs, and always artful dodge acquaintances at the grocery store. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

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199 - The Grit! January 13, 2023 Jan 13, 2023

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In today's show Chas and David discuss why the Eddie didn't go, how Surfline will revolutionize the way we consume surf in 2023 and contests in 2024, why the lineup at Waimea was 1/3 female, and argue about whether Albee's plea for sympathy is endearing or damning. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

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