About this episode

David and Scott discuss pro surfing topics including WSL rankings, mythical lore, and the best surfer on the planet.

In today's show David and Scott remember which pro surfer launched the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and his connection to a murderous jewel thief, they revisit the origin story of Cloud 9 and mythical lore that's drawn the WSL to it's fabled reef, discuss the major shake up in the WSL rankings, reflect on how tragedy can spark reinvention and drive to succeed, and finally identify the definitive best surfer on the planet. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy!

People in this episode

Hosts: David Lee Scales, Scott Bass

Topics covered

• pro surfing
• WSL rankings
• mythical lore
• tragedy and reinvention
• best surfer
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cloud 9, WSL

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