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With two of surfing's biggest names in Carissa Moore and Stephanie Gilmore announcing they will miss the 2024 season the women's WSL draw has opened up. Can one of the Aussies step up and take the title? On the men's side, can Ethan Ewing or Jack Robinson snap the streak of Brazilian's winning the championship? 

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In today’s episode David and Scott recap the Bells Beach event, analyze the Big Wave award nominees, spread rumors and gossip about an upcoming specialty event at Teahupo’o, shame the former Australian Prime Minister for dropping in, and then Scott even saves four teenage girls from certain peril! It’s a jam packed show. Dig in! …

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David Scales spends the hour with 3x Women’s Longboard Champion, Cori Schumacher. They discuss some of the challenges Cori faced as female professional surfing emerged in the mid 90s and how hypersexualization challenges the current growth of the sport. Visit Cori’s website, State of Flux at CoriSchumacher.com Cori’s recommended reading is: Cori’s recommended viewing: Out …

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David and Scott discuss the Bells Beach event, the XXL awards, Sally Fitz & KFC, beer sponsors, Dukes & Kooks and much more! Recorded at the Surfing Heritage & Culture Center Opening Topics The Boardroom Show Sally Fitzgibbons for KFC Dane’s New Edit. Do you care? ASP Partner’s with Pacifico Fukishima Radiation Update from Kordory.TV …

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Special guest Paul Staurch joins us to discuss the 50th anniversary celebration of the Endless Summer. Then David Scales and Scott Bass discuss the Quiksilver Pro Snapper event: the successes, the shortcomings, the gossip, the drama, and the incredible surfing. Celebrating Bruce Brown and the 50th Anniversary of The Endless Summer The Quiksilver/Roxy Pro at …

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We’re pleased to have special guest Johnny Kessel in studio today. He shares his harrowing story of being lost at sea just a few days ago! Then David and Scott discuss Carissa ripping, Jordy tripping, capsized boats, the ASP and much more. JOHNNY KESSEL Link to Johnny’s full story SO CAL PUMPS! STORMAGEDDON Surfline Feature …

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