The Grit! with Chas Smith

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130 - The Grit! September 3, 2021 Sep 03, 2021

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In today's show David and Chas identify Ricardo Toledo's ambitions to become surfing's most aggressive Tiger Dad, Fernando Aguerre proves why he's fit to run surfing, The Ultimate Surfer slips further down the ratings board, and Chas considers a job offer from Stab Mag. Plus Barrel or Nah? Enjoy!

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129 - The Grit! August 26, 2021 Aug 26, 2021

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Devon Howard joins us to discuss the Ultimate Surfer, the return of the World Longboard Tour, his ongoing blood feud with Joel Tudor, the tragedy of the hi-pro Midlength, and the highlights of his first 8 months of fatherhood. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

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128 - The Grit! August 19, 2021 Aug 19, 2021

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In today's show David and Chas survey the mental maladies that plague Western society today and what drove one local surf school owner to do the unthinkable. They then encourage Conner Coffin to aim for the air at Lowers, celebrate Ace Buchan's non-retirement announcement, and identify the space-time-continuum portal in Tahiti. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

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127 - The Grit! August 12, 2021 Aug 12, 2021

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Breaking news! The Tahiti Pro has been cancelled, David and Chas deliver and assess the news as it breaks. They then eulogize Jeremy Flores' career and bid a fond farewell to "personality" on Tour, question where the Aloha is for Mother Carissa, marvel at Slater's ayahuasca sojourn, and track down Mugatu in Mexico. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

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126 - The Grit! August 5, 2021 Aug 05, 2021

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The 2022 CT schedule has been announced, Dave Prodan calls you a conspiracy theorist, Oaxaca is experiencing a COVID surge and the WSL still plans to send the Tour into it and then to the island of Tahiti 5 days later, David and Chas address it all! And the Listener Line is overwhelmed with calls! Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

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125 - The Grit! July 29, 2021 Jul 29, 2021

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SUBSCRIBE In today's episode Chas and David debate a WSL's staffer's assertion that YOU (our audience) are anti-WSL, survey the trajectory of the Olympic springboard for surfing, try to uncover the identity of Carissa Marks, and provide object lessons for how to instill character in today's soft youth. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

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124 - The Grit! July 22, 2021 Jul 22, 2021

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In today's episode Chas regales us with tales of sailing the Amalfi coast and reveals a dark Hawai'ian capital curse, a listener offers a mercenary solution to keep groms in check, the boys guess which surfer will be deemed the next flying tomato, and anoint Jonah Hill the Patron Saint of The Vals. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy.

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123 - The Grit! July 9, 2021 Jul 10, 2021

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In today's episode David and Chas help guide listeners through the most important moments in life, lament how Gabriel's bad behavior has influenced their local line-ups, celebrate Project Ibelli's recent success (mainstream sponsorship), and get sold down the river by the WSL. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

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122 - The Grit! July 2, 2021 Jul 02, 2021

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In today's episode David and Chas reveal the greatest unreported surf story of 2021, assess the second coming of Duke Kahanamoku, decide which Hollywood celeb will play Greg Noll, and finally learn to express themselves through dance. Plus a 4th of July themed Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

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121 - The Grit! June 24, 2021 Jun 24, 2021

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In today's episode Chas and David offer relationship (and surfing) advice to a young Lothario, survey unceasing trolling of Chris Cote, advise to protect your noggin, award Sierra Kerr her 2024 gold medal, and offer an official eulogy for Surf Ranch. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

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