In today's show Scott and David learn about the unassuming bespectacled power surfer raised on the Nā pali coast who descended on the North Shore to reign down spray on the world's finest, they learn from the most academically endowed shaper to ever win Stab's illustrious shaping comp, discover the match that enabled the "Butterback" to be invented and why a financial alliance is limiting it's mainstream embrace, and then they watch it in action at the greatest known wave on the planet. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy!
In today's show David and Scott dissect the Sunset Beach recluse who podiumed alongside the greats at The Eddie while quietly making a living from Hollywood, discuss why surfboards might need a different construction for each design, unpack the greatest surf event of 2026 that you haven't seen, recognize the benefits of a reallocation of weather systems, and Scott has a heartfelt apology for one of modern surfing's last surviving lensmen. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!
In today's show Scott and David dissect what is lost in the motion era without the focus on still photography, dive deep into the stats of the Lowers Pro to learn just how remarkable Brooks' and Pupo's wins really are, baton down for the historic weather and wave events that are altering the coastlines, sing the praises of lie down surfing, and congratulate the winner of the 2026 Big Wave awards. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!
In today's show David and Scott sing the praises of an under appreciated Hawaiian waterman, question where Lowers actually fits into an updated conversation about modern hi-pro surfing, explain why shapers are far more interesting than surfers, analyze whether the latest EAST is high-concept social commentary, and seek intel from the coach who coaches the CT's best coaches. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!
In today's show Scott and David get infiltrated by Ai to reveal the real number of boards in Scott's quiver, Simon Anderson chimes in with the most prescient assessment and indictment of competitive surfing, Maurice Cole reveals the ways that high-performance surfing has stagnated for 25 years, Stab makes two major breakthroughs in competitive surfing that requires action from the WSL, and the boys bid farewell to Abu Dhabi and pray for healing on Kauai. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy!