We are joined by BeachGrit's Chas Smith, author of "Welcome to Paradise, Now Go to Hell," "Cocaine+Surfing" and "Reports from Hell". You can also find Chas on BeachGrit.com and the podcasts The Grit and Dirty Water: The BeachGrit Podcast. Donate to the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midlifesurfer Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair Email: midlifesurfer@gmail.com for questions, criticisms, and requests. Website: http://midlifesurfer.com Insta: @midlifesurferpodcast Music intro/outro: Tortoise "Benway" & "Six Pack" http://www.trts.com Jea.         @surfjournalist