Come get baptised in dirty water…
Today’s episode of Dirty Water, number eighteen, contains the forthright opinions of writer Steve “Longtom” Shearer, a man who believes in the doctrine of eternal punishment, regards baptism by immersion as essential and is that most formidable of composite forces – a dreamer who thinks and a thinker who dreams.
Along with Charlie Smith, various topics are broached, Steve’s multi-decade feud with the great Nick Carroll, whether or not media has a responsibility to report on potentially catastrophic drug use by athletes (Steve recounts seeing Andy Irons at Snapper in 2010 “looking like his life force was gone”), the fading star that is the WSL and its ambitious $150 million self-valuation and why Kelly Slater’s wavepool is an “evolutionary blind alley.”
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Also, Kelly cry then paddle out and win – beating best friend Rob Machado for title in semi of ‘95 Pipe before paddling out to win Comp and title .
I still think it will be Andy 03 though
$22 cash paid to them as well
Of course an episode with Longtom eclipses all other Dirty Water episodes. But really, the most underrated, underappreciated of this particular hour-plus dialogue is Hemmingway’s commentary. Good job kid.
Sex with sheep? Nah..too much push back.
Kev the Kiwi now prefers to get head from women locked down in quarantined hotels who need to get smokes form 7-11.
And now NZ is choosing which states can visit.
Announcement: Dirty Water changes name to Dirty Pool….
Sixy!!
Brilliant.
Pete woah woah woah Mel.
The WSL diluted Pete Methamphetamine and now we have Pete Melodramatic, it’s sad really.
Yowza!!
He’s gonna be an xellent president of the new world order.
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Lovin the B Grit all the way from down under🏄🏿 A more recent reader since 2019 🍻 always a good read every mornin after over crowded surf 🌊 Keep the bad ass good shit coming, got to do something with my time these days.
15/12-18 Kumbardang ave Miranda 228 NSW AU
I’m diggin a new tail pad for my new fish hope they arrive at the same time. 🍺😜
Can I direct my mail order drugs to you
You’ll get a nice cut?
Send em my way Bexy!
Feeling sad now.
Gmed, Gmed, where for art thou Gmed??
First time I have tuned in… I’d give it another try.
I’m thinking Slater’s tears were shed after losing his Olympic spot to Grandson – John John.
The authorities need to start digging around Reilly’s childhood backyard in Perth – could be a messy body count.
Love the idea of the Aussies socializing the WSL, with the added twist of Americano, Matt Warshaw, as Commissioner and Chief!
Great to hear Aunty Chas in person
The Mick n Andy punch on Scrapbook ep is on YouTube somewhere… though can’t be arsed looking it up
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I enjoy the Longtom shows.
He raises the bar.
It sounded like DR recognized the intelect went up a couple notches and managed to pivot and keep up.
I’m pretty sure Chas just started to bark like a dog.
Could Chas and DR maybe forgoe their meager stipend and pay for a proper internet connection for Longtom?
Yes he’s oddly engaging.
I think it’s because he pauses to think before speaking. It’s amazing how much smarter you can sound when you know what you are going to say before you get started. Wish I could learn.
Yes, and you always need a straight man, Chas and the Derek too samey.
I also had a happily disturbed teen life.
Although probly sadly disturbing for others
Has there been any further leaks/substantiations about that WSL sale rumor? I saw one tweet about it but that’s it.
On the shelf, with big price sticker. Gathering dust.
Gotcha.
Longtom’s right cause sweet baby Jesus, who in their right mind would buy that. It’s basically an instagram account and some old comp footage.
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They’ll be discussing that post at apples next board meeting
Come for the tailpad, stay for the podcast
As long as they don’t start asking for money.