SPIT! Leo Fioravanti Takes Throne, Timmy Patterson Cheats Death, & Surfing's Mystery Man

Leo Fioravanti's historic WSL win, Timmy Patterson's rescue, and surf history on this episode of SPIT! Spit! June 17th, 2026 (Full Episode 462) In today’s show David and Scott identify surfing’s most prodigious man of mystery, hear the harrowing tale of Timmy Patterson’s near drowning, mark a stark contrast between Carissa Moore and Tyler Wright’s manner of celebration, welcome Leo Fioravanti to his rightful throne, and salute one of the greatest surf teams to every be assembled. Plus Dukes, Kooks, and more! Enjoy! Want More Frothy Surf Talk with Scott and David?   / spitpod   Partners: http://www.SurfNVS.com Partners: http://www.REALWatersports.com Partners: http://www.DrinkAG1.com/surf Partners: http://www.Surfrider.org Partners: http://www.Treeswax.com Host, Producer: David Scales @David_Lee_Scales Host, Producer: Scott Bass @BoardroomShow Intro Music: Benjamin Booker, Violent Shiver Jump Around 00:00 SurfNVS.com Killer fins, small batch fins Never hurts to ask them for custom. 02:20 Realwatersports.com HUGE Channel Islands Drop Fresh boards hit the racks and disappear fast. 03:45 yeah guy, yeahh guy, yeah guy, yeah guy yeah guy, OMG It's SPIT David... The opening ritual remains undefeated. 04:00 Scott and David's Podcast History Release the tapes!!! 09:00 Who is Surfer X, David? Two for Price of One. 1979 Edition and James Jones Edition! Surfing's greatest mysteries only seem to multiply. 18:35 Timmy Patterson's Big Scare A sobering reminder that experience doesn't eliminate risk. 22:30 Thanks to the Lifeguards During These Recent Swells + Super El Niño The heroes are often the ones paddling out after everyone else. 27:25 Leo's Big Win, First Win Ever For Italy A landmark moment for Italian surfing. 39:30 USA Surfers Not Looking Good + Goofyfoots (and Brazilians) Reign Supreme The current power balance continues to shift. 40:15 Al Cleland Praise A big cheers 🍻 to one of surfing's rising stars 44:15 Mother Carissa Can't Lose Greatness continues to look remarkably consistent and baby power is real 46:30 Tyler Wright's Controversial Claim and Listener Email from Noah A conversation that generated plenty of opinions. 59:45 Listener Dave's 1971 El Salvador Story Proof that the best surf stories age well. 1:02:15 Morgan Maassen New Film: Ran One of surfing's best filmmakers returns with new work. 1:03:15 Maybe ONE SPOT LEFT http://www.surfsplendorpodcast.com/li... Last call for anyone still on the fence. 1:03:50 Surfrider.org The Ocean Needs YOU! Support the people fighting for clean coastlines. 1:04:15 Treeswax.com code SPIT David's MSM Ritualistic Tendencies FREE on Youtube The show closes with one final tangent. #surfingpodcast #surfing #wsl #leofioravanti #timmypatterson #carissamoore #tylerwright #alclelandjr #surfhistory #spitpod