The Monday M.A.S.S. With Chris Coté and Todd Richards, March 23, 2025
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In this high-energy episode of The Monday M.A.S.S., Chris Coté and Todd Richards dive into a whirlwind of action sports news, global chaos, and personal reflections. From the surreal state of climate change—where seasons are blurring and mountains like Mammoth remain open despite extreme weather—to the jaw-dropping chaos of the new Castle skateboarding event in Long Beach, the hosts dissect everything with their signature blend of humor and insight. The episode opens with a grim report on catastrophic flooding in Hawaii’s North Shore, where entire towns were submerged and communities are now rallying to help. This is followed by surreal global headlines: a missile strike damaging a brand-new wave pool in Tel Aviv, a shark attack in Mendocino, and a bizarre social media feud involving Chappelle Rowan and a teenage girl. Amid the darkness, there’s celebration—50 years of competitive surfing, the WSL’s record-breaking viewership, and Puerto Escondido’s new status as a World Surfing Reserve. The skateboarding segment is a highlight, with vivid descriptions of the brutal, video-game-like Castle course, where even elite skaters like Cordano Russell and Jamie Foy suffered major crashes. The episode closes with a mix of snowboarding updates, personal reflections on aging and legacy, and a tongue-in-cheek debate on the best news sources, culminating in a call for more outrage-worthy content. Despite the chaos, the hosts maintain their irreverent, passionate love for action sports and the weird, wild world that surrounds it.
Climate change is disrupting traditional seasons, with early snowmelt and bizarre weather patterns affecting mountain resorts.
The Castle skateboarding event in Long Beach was one of the most dangerous and visually stunning action sports competitions ever filmed.
Puerto Escondido has been officially recognized as a World Surfing Reserve, highlighting global efforts to protect surf ecosystems.
The WSL is celebrating 50 years of competitive surfing, with record-breaking viewership and a major year-long celebration.
Global events like missile strikes on wave pools and shark attacks underscore the unpredictable dangers of outdoor sports.
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Welcome to the Madness: March, July, or Maugust?
“Is it like... Maugust. Is this global warming? Is this what everyone's been talking about? Because if it is, sign me up. Sign me down.”
Sponsor Shoutouts & Surfing’s Global Crisis
The hosts roll through a series of sponsors—Sunbum, Mammoth Mountain, VEA Supplies, SpyOptic, Hanson Surfboards, and Odie’s Pizza—while transitioning into a serious discussion about the catastrophic flooding on Oahu’s North Shore, where entire towns were evacuated due to biblical rains and mudslides.
Hawaii’s Floods: A Community in Crisis
“The images that I've seen of the North Shore community coming together to help each other is incredible. That's like the silver lining in this horrible situation.”
Global Chaos: Missiles, Sharks, and Social Media Feuds
“If you're in a position where your fans have given you everything to the point of where you can be a narcissistic dipshit who thinks that they are above another human being, think again.”
Surfing’s Golden Anniversary & Puerto Escondido’s Rise
“Puerto Escondido now has been officially named the 14th World Surfing Reserve. And this is a movement that the locals have been trying to get involved with.”
“The final obstacle... was one of the gnarliest things I've ever seen in a skateboarding contest. We're talking cartwheeling into the rail. You know, grabbing an edge and just like flying over there.”
“The images that I've seen of the North Shore community coming together to help each other is incredible. That's like the silver lining in this horrible situation.”
“If you're in a position where your fans have given you everything to the point of where you can be a narcissistic dipshit who thinks that they are above another human being, think again.”
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Chris Coté
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Todd Richards
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Castle
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Swamp Fest
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World Surfing League
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Mammoth Mountain
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Hawaii North Shore
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Sunbum
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Chappelle Rowan
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VEA Supplies
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