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Would a normal person take on their biggest possible challenge four weeks after breaking their back? No, but Ethan Ewing is not normal. The Aussie surfer is about to try and win a surfing world title less than a month after cracking two vertebrae. It's courageous stuff, but not everyone is impressed. Plus, we look at the three other Aussies chasing glory at the WSL Finals. Featured: Jed Smith, Ain't That Swell Podcast.

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We have a packed show today with a couple of guests. David opens the show with a conversation with Roger Hinds about the noserider that he shaped for David. Scott then chats with former Surfer Magazine editor Jim Kempton about the legacy of Nat Young. We then transition to Surf News where David and Scott …

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In today’s episode David and Scott discuss Surf Park Summit 2 (which Scott emcee’d), the Surf Aid Malibu Cup, the dubious judging and spectacular upsets at the Hurley Lowers Pro, the two tragic suicides in the surf community and much more. Enjoy! SURF PARK SUMMIT 2 Scott emcee’d Surf Park Summit 2, click here to …

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In today’s episode, David and Scott analyze the Australian leg of the tour and ask, is unpredictability more valued than perfection? They also congratulate the first (known) Pulitzer Prize winning surfer and Taj on retirement. And lastly, they discuss the introduction of women’s events on The Big Wave World Tour, plus Dukes and Kooks and much more. Enjoy! WILLIAM …

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We spend the first half of today’s show chatting with Firewire CEO Mark Price about board construction, rumors of Kelly Slater’s investment in the brand, and upcoming trends in board building materials. In the second half of the show David and Scott discuss the Volcom Pipe Pro, pro surfers getting smashed on rocks, Jamie Brisicks’ …

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