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Dane Reynolds is pregnant. Kelly Slater has a Master’s Degree. Gabriel is NOT the first Brazilian surf champ. We uncover some hard truths in the first show of 2015. Enjoy! PIPE MASTERS RECAP Gabriel clinched his world title by making the final. Julian narrowly beat him in the final during a very close final exchange, …

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With 5 consecutive lay days at the Pipe Masters, David & Scott take the opportunity to dissect the controversial trials event, rounds 1 & 2, and the unbelievable free surf session that took place 10 minutes after they called off the event. Tons of drama has unfolded, some featuring Bruce Irons, Jamie O’Brien, Pancho Sullivan, …

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Humble, ambitious, persistent, and still charging big waves in his early sixties, few people are more qualified to give insight into competitive big-wave surfing than Gary Linden. In today’s episode of Surf Splendor, Gary talks about his early days helping pioneer Todos Santos, spending decades building surfboards, judging on the ASP, and orchestrating the advent …

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In today’s episode of Surf Splendor, David and Scott break down the upcoming Pipe Masters event and the recent report of the ASP operating at a $30 million loss. Yikes! From the forecast, to the trialists, the injuries, and all the rumors swirling around The Rock, we’ve got the full scoop. Enjoy! Shout-Out to Edgar …

Continue reading "064 – Pipeline Preview: Surf News, December 2, 2014"

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While watching the final of the Rip Curl Pro, David and Scott discuss the highs and lows of the event. They then continue the debate about the decreasing market influence of the professional freesurfer, where David provides a social media popularity analysis. David then unearths Scott’s very first episode of Surfer Magazine’s “In The Line …

Continue reading "058 – Surf News, October 20, 2014"

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David & Scott discuss Kelly Slater’s wave pool, trespassing through private property to surf, John John’s mastery in France, the world title scenarios, Dukes and Kooks and much more! INTRO AND CATCH UP Kelly explains Outerknown. Link to article. Brad Domke getting pitched! THE QUIK PRO FRANCE Watch John John put together a 19.90 heat …

Continue reading "056 – Surf News, October 7, 2014"

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Welcome back! In the midst of this “Gabriel the villain” controversy, Gabe runs over 2 people at Lowers and then Chris Ward’s daughter, Malia, pushes Gabe off a wave! We then recap the Hurley Lowers Pro including the ASP’s (soon to be the WSL) attempt to fine Jordy $50,000 for wearing a Red Bull hat. …

Continue reading "054 – Surf News, September 23, 2014"

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David and Scott catch up on listener feedback and emails, mainly regarding hatemail directed towards Scott’s opinion about Gabe Medina playing the role of the villain in the ASP. They then cover the attempt to ban SUP’s in Hawaii, Scott’s performance at the Surfaid Malibu Cup, Kelly’s two new business ventures, Must-See Moments, Dukes and …

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David and Scott catch up about their respective Hurricane Marie sessions, Scott campaigns for Gabriel Medina to play the role of the “Bad Guy” of the WCT, and the they discuss why Cape Fear was better as a movie than a surf contest (awesome try though, Red Bull. Keep ’em coming). Plus so much more. …

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David and Scott discuss Fast Eddie’s threat to the ASP, Freddy P’s un-sewn wild oats, Webland, Duke & Kook and more! Gossip Hour Kelly in Pumas and Volcom Freddy P’s 10 Regrets Increased Shark Population Link to Time.com article Eddie Rothman’s Message for the ASP Eddie Rothman Da Hui leader from I Want My North …

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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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