The Grit! with Chas Smith

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365 - The Grit! March 27, 2026 Mar 27, 2026

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In today's show Chas reveals the story behind his new Surfer's Journal piece on Laird Hamilton as David reveals Laird latest display of ridiculousness, Slater is revealed as a fallen angel by the Fittest Flat Earther, and the boys learn why stretchy board shorts created their poor style, and how to smoke screen your friends on your next trip. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

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364 - The Grit! March 20, 2026 Mar 20, 2026

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In today's show The Grit! influence finds it's way to Tom Curren, Caio Ibelli delivers an ominous warning to new CT qualifiers, Israel joins the Tour, elitists SoCal surfers show how abandon your corporate overlords, Chas designs a plan to fix Malibu while David manifests never coveting it, and they begin a petition to get paternity wildcards for beleaguered WSL fathers-to-be. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

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363 - The Grit! March 13, 2026 Mar 13, 2026

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In today's episode David and Chas delve deep into the Harvey Weinstein and WSL connection and determine when to distance yourself from lecherous friends, analyze the veracity of Joel Tudor's accusations against Kelly Slater for his BJJ stolen belt valor, dig into the devastation of soft tops for the culture and the environment, learn the worst possible place to camp on a surf trip, and discover why you should definitely book dance lessons for you and your spouse. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

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362 - The Grit! March 6, 2026 Mar 06, 2026

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In today's show Chas confronts (and maybe reconciles) his longboard spite, Tony Hawk teaches Kelly Slater a lesson in how to contribute to the surf community while David designs a plan for redemption for Slater through exorcism, Gerry Lopez gets outed as a member of an elite secret society, Steph becomes an actual Barbie doll, and we learn which is the best culinary contraband to bring into the lineup. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

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361 - The Grit! February 28, 2026 Feb 28, 2026

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In today's show David and Chas investigate the ISA's latest bid to devalue the WSL and bolster their own reputation as the governing body of competitive surfing, discover Taylor Knox's new career opportunity as Hollywood stunt double, one listener confronts a shocking revelation of how he almost imploded his happy marriage, and Chas is forced to reckon with a heartbreaking realization. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

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360 - The Grit! February 20, 2026 Feb 20, 2026

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In today's show David and Chas share the harrowing details of Kolohe's recent near tragedy, report on the massive shakeup underfoot of Gabriel Medina, pit Chris Hemsworth vs Josh Brolin in the ultimate surf celeb battle, learn why a pedicure may be the ultimate sign of a core surfer, and discover why rum may be JJF's secret weapon. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

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359 - The Grit! February 13, 2026 Feb 13, 2026

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In today's show Chas and David reveal while "betrayal" may be an understatement by Britt Merrick about his adopted brother Kelly Slater, they question if perhaps there is such a thing as bad publicity, learn that Tony Robbin's due diligence lacks thoroughness, $13k is up for grabs to a female filmmaker, why your next Fish will also cost you a diamond bracelet, and discover that one famed surf musician carries the burden of the most unfortunate doppelgänger association. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

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358 - The Grit! February 6, 2026 Feb 06, 2026

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In today's show Chas and David mark an exponential growth spurt across the entire Challenger Series and try to pinpoint the catalyst, reveal the subtle juke from JJF regarding naming his kid, ponder if it's ever acceptable to have your dad fight your fights, celebrate the man who brought surfing to it's simultaneous highest and lowest points, and discover that even the coolest amongst us is still just cosplaying. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy!

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357 - The Grit! January 30, 2026 Jan 30, 2026

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In today's show Chas and David learn the embarrassing reason that dog owners evolve to look like their pets, celebrate JJF's decision to stay off Tour and blueprint how the WSL could entice him back, discover that Influencers don't know what a barrel is, unlock the "sports board" as a new genre, reminisce on the "Playboy" era of the ASP, and learn why napkin dispensers are a blight on the environment. Plus Barrel or Nah?!

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356 - The Grit! January 23, 2026 Jan 23, 2026

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In today's show David and Chas learn a life lesson about forming snap judgments, question Kelly's truest motive with Stab In The Dark, learn what will be lost if JBay gets cancelled, discover that Pedro Scooby is the least disgusting part of his new McDonalds ad, learn which pro surfer is a doppelgänger for Stevie Janowski, and decide whether you should take fitness advice from Shane Dorian. Plus Barrel or Nah?!

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