Spit! - Surf Podcast · David Lee Scales and Scott Bass

446 - Spit! February 19, 2026

·1 hr 28 min·2 clips

The GOAT shows up late: what Kelly Slater's behavior reveals about genius and privilege

Scott and David discuss the recent Stab in the Dark project featuring Kelly Slater, analyzing Sam McIntosh's observations about the GOAT's behavior on set. They critique his chronic lateness, control issues, and apparent narcissism, contrasting his curated public image with documented unprofessional behavior. The episode also covers Kurt Van Dyke's tragic death in Costa Rica, Dane Reynolds' openness about depression and alcohol struggles, and broader themes about mental health and privilege in professional surfing.

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A surf gear episode that treats wetsuit choice as part of the session, not a shopping detail.

The episode stays focused on one surf question: what changes when the water gets cold enough to need a 4/3? It keeps the gear talk grounded, with Colby Plus's Green Wave wetsuits, the plant based Yamamoto No.

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If you're weighing a 4/3 for colder water, this one gets into the weeds fast.

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