The Grit! is a weekly show co-hosted by David Lee Scales and Chas Smith discussing the most scintillating headlines from the surf world and BeachGrit.com. Part of the Surf Splendor Network.

The Grit! with Chas Smith
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The Grit! is a weekly show co-hosted by David Lee Scales and Chas Smith discussing the most scintillating headlines from the surf world and BeachGrit.com. Part of the Surf Splendor Network.
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Recent Episodes

May 29, 2026
374 - The Grit! May 29, 2026
Chas Smith and David question intelligence, household dynamics, and surfing purity while remembering a California surf legend and accepting life's limitations.

May 21, 2026
373 - The Grit! May 21, 2026
Host Chas Smith and guest David explore life after surfing, the joys of extreme sports, and the art of towel snapping with the youth.

May 15, 2026
372 - The Grit! May 15, 2026
Chas Smith and David discuss surf world events, personality rewiring, and the surprising secrets to finding a soulmate in this interview.
391 total episodes available with 59 transcripts
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This podcast updates daily.
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