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Surf Talk Podcast. Scott Bass and David Lee Scales discuss all the latest news, gossip, rumor, and innuendo running through the surf industry and their local line-ups. www.SpitPodcast.com

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    • May 14, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 26m AVG DURATION
    • 411 EPISODES

    4.8 from 261 ratings Listeners of Spit! - Surf Podcast that love the show mention: best surf podcast, david and scott, scott bass, chop hop, bassy, scott and david, wsl, excellent chemistry, surfers, southern california, scales, surfing, spit, stoked, killed, love the new, good content, water, long time listener, sport.


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    The Spit! - Surf Podcast is a must-listen for any avid surfer or fan of the sport. Hosted by Scott Bass and David Scales, this podcast offers a comprehensive and entertaining look at all things surf-related. Whether it's the latest news in the industry, anecdotes from Scott Bass, or general discussions on surfing culture, The Spit! has got you covered.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the hosts' extensive knowledge of the worldwide surf industry. While they are Southern California-based, their understanding of the global surf landscape allows for a mostly unbiased view on current events and trends. Additionally, they are not afraid to admit when they get something wrong, which adds to their credibility and transparency.

    The camaraderie between Scott Bass and David Scales is another highlight of The Spit!. Their banter and chemistry make for an enjoyable listening experience, as it feels like you're part of a post-session conversation with friends. They also have a great sense of humor, which adds an entertaining element to each episode.

    That being said, one aspect that some listeners may find challenging is the occasional dead air in their YouTube videos. It can be difficult to work around these moments during certain episodes, but overall it doesn't detract from the content.

    In conclusion, The Spit! - Surf Podcast is a fantastic source of information and entertainment for anyone interested in surfing. With its well-rounded coverage of surf news and culture, along with the dynamic between hosts Scott Bass and David Scales, this podcast consistently delivers quality content that keeps listeners engaged and informed.



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    408 - Spit! May 14, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 78:51


    In today's show Scott and David discuss the fervor and controversy at the Burleigh final, recount the best final in history, explain why Julian's isn't a comeback story, finally give Filipe due credit, and learn how to time travel with Mickey Munoz. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    407 - Spit! May 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 68:46


    In today's show Scott and David discuss the radical shake-up at the WSL, the end of an era and the hope of a new Dream Tour, they recap Burleigh, celebrate the Aikau family, and welcome Jamie Tierney to discuss How Surfers Get Paid. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    406 - Spit! May 1, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 78:45


    In today's show Scott and David correct the official record and identify an important surfing world first, we learn why PT loves pink, find out how Bells became a hi-pro wave, and celebrate one of Pipeline's most committed chargers. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    405 - Spit! April 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 87:24


    In today's show Scott sets new records in the surf world, David recants his rant about a Gold Medalist World Champ, and the boys survey Bells, caution about river waves, start saving for Utah real estate, and fear a new apex predator in the Indo line-up. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    404 - Spit! April 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 87:39


    In today's show Scott and David celebrate the greatest story to emerge in recent history in CT surfing, marvel at Gabriela Bryan going toe-to-toe with Jordy, are flummoxed by an Olympic power play, and get swept away by the whimsy of Phil Edwards. Plus Dukes and Kooks. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    403 - Spit! April 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 81:33


    In today's show David and Scott recap their El Salvador trip, profile the biggest charlatan in surf history, bid farewell to Olympic long boarding, welcome the first ever CT event at Burleigh, and bow to Mr. Wayne Lynch. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    402 - Spit! April 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 71:14


    In today's show, live from El Salvador, Scott schools everyone on a foil, David finally acknowledges the value of wave pools, and then the boys play fantasy surf travel, and look into the past to predict the next major trends in surf. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    401 - Spit! March 26, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 77:33


    In today's show Scott and David finalize their packing list for El Salvador and prep for a run-in with the WSL, explain why scarcity is still a path to success in surf media, identify why surfboard designs aren't inventions but collaborations, and learn that a legacy is more important than virility. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    400 - Spit! March 19, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 84:31


    In today's show David and Scott unearth a trove of 1960s Surfer mags, marvel at the raw expression of Shane Herring, make and argument for the no-make, assess the controversy in Puerto Rico, and takes notes from a pivotal flash point in surfboard design evolution. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    399 - Spit! March 12, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 83:47


    In today's show Scott and David revel in a rare MP art project, attempt to steal precious commodity from hardcore locals, prepare for an impending and unforecasted tsunami, and work tirelessly to not get sick from fellow surfers. Plus Barrel or Nah?! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    398 - Spit! March 5, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 88:35


    In today's show Scott and David revel in Tropical Cyclone Alfred as it spins up the perfect contest format, a geriatric surfer shares the fountain of youth and happiness, NSSA's 2040 finals are secured and stacked, and the North Shore enters a new era of enforcement. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    397 - Spit! February 26, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 80:19


    In today's show Scott and David go back in time to predict the future, discover that there is no such thing as “performance surfing”, attempt to pinpoint a culprit for the recent carnage at Pipe, and learn what jazz has to teach us about getting tubed. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    396 - Spit! February 19, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 84:35


    In today's show Scott and David mark three distinct cornerstones for competitive surfing that all took place this week in Micronesia, identify “approach” as a key judging criteria, lament the roundhouse being lauded as the WSL's recent high watermark, and advocate for “Big Energy” as true North. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    395 - Spit! February 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 82:55


    In today's show Scott and David attempt to articulate Mamiya's magic, tease apart artistry vs technical proficiency, officially note a changing of the guard, and come to consensus of the best surfer in 2025. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    394 - Spit! February 5, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 82:29


    In today's show Scott and David invest heavily in single-fins, acknowledge the immutable momentum of your foundational first surfs, tease apart the difference between talent and success, and evangelize the virtues of the Yin Yang Twin. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    393 - Spit! January 29, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 86:06


    In today's show Scott shares one of the most under appreciated Pipe Master's stories, David pins his title hopes on one long-in-the-tooth surf hero, the Swoosh re-enters the surf space, and Mike Hyson's influence lives on to inspire a new generation. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    392 - Spit! Janaury 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 71:53


    In today's show the tables turn on Scott for a round of “Who Said That”, the WSL slips into panic mode as their current Champ opts out while Scott identifies a viable “marquee” replacement, and the 11x Champ rises again from ashes to test his half-century old bones against his calcium dense colleagues at Pipe. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    391 - Spit! January 15, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 66:24


    In today's show Scott and David report on Gabe's injury and potential replacement, recap the Da Hui Shootout, set picks for Pipe, and celebrate the lives of an industry titan and a North Star for style in and out of the water. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    390 - Spit! January 8, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 68:32


    In today's show David and Scott take account for the unsung water safety heroes at colossal wave locations, recap the Da Hui Backdoor Shootout, tabulate the total costs of surf tourism, and pay homage to perhaps the most under appreciated surfer of all time. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    389 - Spit! January 2, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 75:54


    In today's show, Scott and David made their bold predictions for 2025; rookie world champs, AI judging, retirements, Hollywood movies, and more! Here's to a prosperous new year for all. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    388 - Spit! December 27, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 66:07


    In today's show David and Scott attempt to wrap their minds around the massive swell that is still pouring through the Pacific while discussing the phenomenal Eddie, historic Mavericks, near flawless Peahi, and how to dodge the local crowd at your home break. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    387 - Spit! December 19, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 76:30


    In today's show David and Scott recap the (Florence) Pipe Masters and reveal the greatest surf story of 2024, develop a strategy to manifest one's own will, celebrate the streamer/commentator who won a surf contest, shift focus towards Waimea, and prep for the swell of the winter. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    386 - Spit! December 11, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 64:01


    In today's show Scott and David predict the implications of the surf apparel “industry” wreckage, attempt to find the Pipe Masters, find refuge in new surfboards, and finally accept that it was, indeed, better yesterday. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    385 - Spit! December 4, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 68:37


    In today's show Scott and David survey the start contrast between the desert and Eden, marvel at the latest double barrel at Pipe, guffaw at the recent void of live streaming, announce the latest big wave comp, and celebrate past kings who shirked the limelight. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    384 - Spit! November 27, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 79:48


    In today's show Scott reveals the quickest way to release serotonin, David shares the secret to J.O.B.'s virality, the boys survey how Surf Witches are stealing market share from the WSL, recenter their attention on the North Shore, and identify how prioritizing self-interest is an oxymoron. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    383 - Spit! November 20, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 66:09


    In today's show Scott returns with tales from Tavarua and cautions of Cloudbreak, David announces our next listener surf trip, and the boys celebrate Rasta's EAST winner, the return of the North Shore season, and JJF bequeathes another piece of fine art for the surf world to admire. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    382 - Spit! November 5, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 75:30


    In today's show Scott and David welcome the return of the Hawai'i season, reveal the secret ingredient to EAST, reinvest in their miseducation about fins, and unearth never-before-seen archival Tom Curren footage and amplify his lore. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    381 - Spit! October 30, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 68:56


    In today's show Scott and David attempt to define “high-performance” in light of the high-flying Twin Fin Invitational, question if the Pickle Fork is the new Elf Shoe'd potato chip, marvel at the acting chops of Tom Curren, and David finally reviews The Life And Death Of Westerly Windina. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    380 - Spit! October 24, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 83:18


    In today's show David and Scott rediscover the virtues of Haleiwa, marvel at Slater's ever-improving talent, dissect when less is more, celebrate the inception of Natural Selection Surf, and get inside info the challenges of working with flax. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    379 - Spit! October 16, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 74:31


    In today's show Scott and David recap the 2024 Boardroom Show highlights; McTavish expanding his legendary status, Arenal cementing his, the camaraderie of the surf community, and why it always comes back to the surfboard. Also, controversy erupts ahead of the 2025 CT season as a 2x WSL Champ faces imprisonment if she competes at event #2. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    378 - Spit! October 9, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 78:04


    In today's show David and Scott outline McTavish's Boardroom Show quiver, discover Rasta's secret life hack, revisit The Snap Heard ‘Round The World, and embrace a common clothing material as the next major advancement in surfboard construction. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    377 - Spit! October 2, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 77:54


    In today's show someone sets the course to win a title on a self-shape, JJF politely declines hero-status and finds honor as everyman, mythic free-surf wunderkind embarks on new career as shaper, and Rasta tours the US to showcase the world's most enviable modern quiver. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    376 - Spit! September 25, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 67:54


    In today's show rock climbing blazes a trail for surfing, Andy Irons makes a case for less foam, Clay Marzo returns from the future to offer a peak at 2034, the boys discover the greatest surf city on the planet, and yet another teen gal bursts on to center stage. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    375 - Spit! September 17, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 74:37


    In today's show David identifies the single most influential surfer of all time, Scott reveals the secret origins of one of the world's greatest shapers, then the boys revel in the rebel big wave tour and observe how a perfect work/life/surf balance is the key to aging gracefully. Enjoy!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    374 - Spit! September 9, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 74:04


    In today's show Scott and David unwind Finals Day, gawk at the world-champ level performances, tease apart the almost controversial judging, right the historical record about who did it first, and predict what comes next for our two new champs. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    373 - Spit! September 5, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 83:13


    On today's Trestles-themed show Scott and David celebrate a major win at San-O, watch the Lowers freesurf, make final 5 assessments, give a peak behind the WSL's shifts in 2025, and petition to bring back “Buzzy”. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    372 - Spit! August 28, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 98:07


    In today's show Scott identifies the greatest surf prodigy since Slater, David reveals the most volatile and secret rivalry on Tour, then the boys map a potential JJF retirement party, and dissect Derek Hynd's recent Influencer Power Rankings. Plus Duke and Kooks! Enjoy!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    371 - Spit! August 21, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 81:43


    In today's show David recaps his recent journey to Southern California's preeminent wave pool, then the boys celebrate the (potentially) greatest comeback in surfing, speculate on the true history of Tavarua, and out the Hollywood director who thinks you're a jerk. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    370 - Spit! August 15, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 92:08


    In today's show Scott's prescient predictions come to fruition in the most unexpected of ways, Surfer Mag returns to print, Nathan Florence is bestowed yet another dignitary honor, JJF shows up at Lowers to foreshadow a third crown, and one 52 year old surfer once again manifests the wave of winter. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    369 - Spit! August 7, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 93:51


    In today's show Scott and David survey the seascape after the Olympic's, enumerate the medals, visualize 2028, identify why IOC censorship is the antithesis of surfing, and explain why a chlorinated playing field is a sad but inevitable eventuality. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    368 - Spit! July 30, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 75:46


    In today's show Scott and David marvel in what might be the biggest, most viewed day of surfing ever. From the world champ whose limelight dimmed to the unexpected hero who earned the highest total of the day, if surfing ever breaches the mainstream, day three of the Olympics will have been the day to do it. The boys recap it all herein. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    367 - Spit! July 24, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 90:38


    In today's show Diffenderfer explains the impossibility of scaling a custom board biz, Warshaw highlights a little known pioneering moment in women's surfing, Mandala gives deeper insight into the virtues of the Twinzer and the mystique of Wil Jobson, and Internet goes to war over the value of public shaming. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    366 - Spit! July 17, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 92:34


    In today's show Scott and David dive head first into an ice bath and emerge reinvigorated by the prodigal return of Dave Rastovich, attempt to redefine the terms that describe his craft, celebrate the Month of The Laminator, pick the wildest of Wildcards, and lament the latest Olympic forecast. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    365 - Spit! July 10, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 76:42


    In today's show Scott and David identify how early trauma may yield profound surfing, celebrate Creed's embrace of Scott's favorite board, help define simply terms for WSL judges, and give YOU the opportunity to win a surf comp. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    364 - Spit! July 3, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 85:22


    In today's Independence Day themed show the boys identify the greatest surfer to ever hail from Texas, calculate Italo's hyperactivity vs Cloudbreak's steadiness, track the devolution of Puerto Escondido, and Scott regales us with his story of riding a sea turtle. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    363 - Spit! June 25, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 89:45


    In today's show Scott connects the dots between childhood trauma and great works, David celebrate's Occy's enduring influence, and then the boys applaud Stab High, set an important record straight, and honor the character and life of Tamayo Perry. Enjoy!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    362 - Spit! June 19, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 83:17


    In today's show Scott and David revel in the JBay Classic, embrace Gerr's missive for individuality, design the ideal surf bout, make a bold prediction for Stab High, celebrate the highest earning year in professional surfing, and map a plan for how to handle the filthiest beach day of the year. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    361 - Spit! June 13, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 78:21


    In today's show Finnegan's article on Jock Sutherland begs Scott and David to question all their life's choices, they celebrate the pursuit of pleasure, connect the hilarity of farts with high IQ, and identify the greatest surfer to never win a world title. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    360 - Spit! June 10, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 78:06


    In today's show, Scott recaps session of his life last week in Indo before he and David recap the El Salvador event, celebrate free surfing in a CT event, take advice from Mark Richards, and plea to save the bastion of surf frontier in SoCal. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    359 - Spit! May 31, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 64:32


    In today's show, broadcast from Indonesia, revel in the greatest two days of surf viewing, bow to Vahine, question if Italo is back, reassess the GOAT's dominance, and spread rumors about 2025. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    358 - Spit! May 23, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 80:16


    In today's show Scott uncovers the rabble-rouser who demands combat surfing, David finds Filipe facing his fears, then a couple teen girls finally force them to confront whether they are misogynist or simply ignorant. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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