In today's show David and Scott discuss the delicate balance of maintaining a passion for surf while being able to monetize it and exploit to the masses, revel in the Twin+1 virtues at gutless Manu Bay, note a demarcation line when media company entered the events biz and stole focus from a CT event, applaud one grom's sheer dominance at the most hotly contested comp on the planet, and identify the single most iconic and never replicated surf move ever performed. Plus Duke and Kooks! Enjoy!

In today's show Scott and David dive into New Zealand's surf history in anticipation of the CT event, mark a flashpoint in women's progression that will change everything, investigate what the sale of Surf Ranch means for the WSL, prep bigger boards for the "100% probable" El Niño season, and welcome Torren Martyn from his circumnavigation of Tasmania. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!

In today's show David and Scott reflect on the incredibly competitive CT event at Snapper, welcome Steph back to her rightful place on the throne, Ethan asserts himself on centerstage in both of surf's main media outlets, Goofyfooters assert that they are simply better, then the boys watch a live action shark chase and bid a fond farewell to one of surfing's best ambassadors of aloha. Plus Dukes and Kooks! Enjoy!