L8night with Choccy

Our guest this is from Santa Ana who got into surfing at early age of 4. Not living close to the beach, she was a Weekend Warrior growing up. But that didn’t hold her back, as she had something special in her to become the youngest athlete selected for the USA Junior Team at the age of 11. With several pro-junior wins and a NSSA National Title, her Professional Career has been even more impressive with 2 home Wins at the “U.S. Open of Surfing” and 13 overall World Championship Tour Career Victories. It's important to note that most of those wins were in Big Challenging Surf including Tahiti, Margeret River, Fiji, and 3x at Bells. She has finished runner-up 2x in the world rankings in 2015 and 2016, she has a X Games Gold Metal, and was inducted into the “Surfing Walk of Fame”. In 2020, she launched her own collection of Athletic Swimwear with “Jolyn” and made her modeling debut in “Sports Illustrated”. We are excited to hear about everything she loves, Surfing, Art, Outdoors, Training, Coffee, Empowering Others, Protecting Nature, and being the best version of one’s-self through her Brand “Sea Tiger”. We welcome Ms. Courtney “LIL TIGER” Conlogue.  

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Our guest this week is a very talented Pro Surfer from Brazil. Like most young Surfers that are striving to make the Tour, this guy was no different and spent many years competing in a jersey. When results didn’t come, he went against the traditional Brazilian Pro Surfer Model and turned towards Free-Surfing. Which was crazy to consider as there are very few that are making a living at it especially in Brazil! But, if you have seen him Surf, it makes perfect sense! His smooth style, power, and flow combined with his air game and high-performance approach, is very pleasing to the eye! We welcome the #1 Brazilian Free-Surfer in the World, Mr. Victor “VB“ Bernardo.  

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Our guest this week is an artist, painter, collector, designer, and Surfer. Through his artistic process of hand-drawn, hand-painted, and hand stitching, he combines typography, stencils, tea-stains, worn canvas and felt to create unique mementos and keepsakes that connect people to the spots they treasure most. From Malibu to Montauk, Yosemite to Yellow Stone, Backdoor to Bowls his hand-crafted flags celebrate the appreciation and personal connection of these special places. We excited to hear about how this Detroit/Great Lakes Surfer ended up in Newport Beach with a successful beach brand. Welcome the talented Mr Scott “SLIGHTLY CHOPPY” Richards.

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Our guest this week is a Former Pro Surfer from Huntington Beach who spent years living bi-coastal between New York and Cali. This Big Dude is powerful, yet very light footed and is one of the best, with his crazy aerial game. Making a name for himself landing insane airs like the Kerrupt, he also has wicked layback with knees that bend all directions. He was Surf Team manager at Lost Surfboards and ran Marketing at Lib Tech Surf for many years. Fast forward to today, his job now as a tradesman/plumber and being a great Father! We are stoked to sit down with the talented, Mr Ryan “GNARLSON“ Carlson.  

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Our guest this week is Pro Surfer from Kauai who offers Surf Coaching and Lessons, with over a decade of experience under his belt. From beginners to rippers from Hanalei to Malibu or Waco to the Surf Ranch, he is a professional both in and out of the water. With his deep roots in Surf and the relationships he has made throughout life , he has created a Brand that reflects his passion for Surfing. We welcome the Pro Surf Coach for the Rich and Famous and owner of Blak Bear Surf Club, Mr. Teva “BLAK BEAR“ Dexter!

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Our guest this week comes from a very talented Surf rich family from Hawaii.  Following his Dad’s footsteps, he was also as a charger in big surf and a standout at Pipeline at an early age. He had the ability to go on the Pro Tour, but opted to move to the mainland and go to Point Loma. After earning his degree he spent 15 years at Surfer Magazine, eventually running the magazine the last 7 of those years. He helped launching the dot.com side of the business including Fantasy Surfer (which we Love) and over-seeing Surfer Poll Awards.  He then went on to work at Dragon Eyewear as Global Brand Director for his next 8 years of his career, where he lead go-to-market strategies, retail/marketing campaigns, and was a key participant in the acquisition of the brand. But, as the Surf industry has gone through many changes, it has forced a lot the Core, Authentic, and Respected people like our guest to jump ship to another industry.  For the last 5 years he has been a leader as an Executive Insurance Broker and Business Development Specialist.  We welcome to the show the talented Mr. Ricky “ROCKY POINT" Irons.

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Our guest this week is an industry powerhouse and serial entrepreneur. From his early days as a Quiksilver team rider, he forged important relationships that eventually landed him a long career with the Brand. As a UCSB and USC Marshall School of Business graduate, Quiksilver was lucky to snatch this guy up. He held a variety of key jobs over many years; SVP of Business Development under Danny Kwock, Chief Operating Officer - COO, and then President of the Americas. Since Departing from Quiksilver in 2015 he has been gone off on his own. Co-owner or Ampla Shoes, U.S. Distributor for Need Essentials, Founder of Santa Barbara Ice Bath, and his new Company “Colby +”. We are pumped to sit down with this Stud Mr. Rob Colby!!

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We have two incredible guests this week who have been working together for the last couple of decades. One of them we have already had on the show. He is a Former World Tour Surfer and regarded as one of the fittest surfers on the planet. Our second guest is an expert in improving mobility and flexibility with over 35 years of experience working with the world’s most recognizable Athletes. He also holds multiple utility patents in the world of sports medicine and is Co-Medical Director for the WSL, as well as Sport Medicine and Performance Consultant for both Hurley and Redbull. They are collaborating alongside Dr. Michael Rintala, who specializes “DNS” Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization and Matt Griggs, a renowned speaker, trainer, and coach. Together, all four of these amazing humans will be offering a Surf Technique, Meditation, and Wellness seminar called “Mindset & Movement Master Class” on September 16th in San Diego. We welcome to the show Taylor “T-Bone” Knox and Dr. Tim “The Oracle” Brown.

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Our guest this week is one of HB’s finest. He had an incredible amateur career as an NSSA 4x Seasonal Champ and 4x National Champion. In turning pro, he went on to win Vans Pier Classic, he also won the Macy’s Trifecta and Surf Ride Freedom Series. Utilizing his travel experiences and competitive skills, he had more to give and jumped into the business side as a Surf Team Manager at Matix, DC Shoes and then at Billabong as Surf Marketing Manager. He’s been a mentor to those on his team rosters, an assistant Coach to the USA Surfing America Team, and many years either as a beach marshal or as a contest announcer, most recently this last week at the US Open of Surfing. He is hustling real estate day-to-day and this guy is still deadly out in the water and we are stoked he is on our 40’s division for the Huntington Beach Boardriders Club. We welcome our friend Micah Byrne.

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Our guest this week is a Super Star in our Sport.  This young lady is already pushing the limits and redefining women’s surfing with her courageous barrel riding and incredible aerial game.  At just 16 years old, she has already set the bar high and has her eyes set on the Olympics and World Tour. She is the 2022 Under 16 ISA Champ, a 2023 Rip Curl Grom Search International Champ, and Fresh off a 2nd place in the ISA Open Women’s, proving that she has what it takes to take on the World's best.  We are big fans and pumped to sit down with  Erin “PHENOM“ Brooks and her Dad Jeff. 

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Our guest this week is a former 80’s Pro Surfer that was rubbing elbows with the best out of San Diego, including guys Mike Lambresi, David Barr, and Chris Menzie. He went on to work in the industry with over 40 years in retail. He now resides in New Zealand where he runs retail for the countries biggest Surf Retailer “Backdoor Surf”. He has never took off the jersey and continues compete and dominate with impressive results as New Zealand's 2x National Champ in the over 40’s Division and in recent years taking a win in the 50’s. We welcome to the show, Rick “DEL MAR SLASH“ Lasch.  

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Our guest this week is a young ripper from Long Beach.  His amateur accolades are impressive, including Volcom world junior Champ, Ripcurl Grom search World Champ, and North American WSL Junior Title.  He was consistently on the NSSA podium battling a lot of Big Names, including Griffin Colapinto, Jake Marshall, and Kevin Schultz. The last 3 years he has been attacking the Qualifying Events to earn himself a spot on the Dream Tour.  With a win on the WQS in Chile and a couple of equal 3rds on the Challenger series, he has proven he has the ability to compete on the Championship Tour.  He was recently highlighted on the “CouchSurfingShow” busting a huge air as he is preparing for the US Open of Surfing.  We are pumped and welcome Nolan “NOLWRAP” Rapoza to the show!!

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Our guests this week have both already been on the show.  This Dynamic Duo are the driving force behind a multi-media creation machine, capturing the true spirit and enthusiasm for Surf while providing a platform for Core Surfers, Surfing, Music, Art, Travel, Literature, and Commentary.  They got some great things happening with a 3 day event called “ The Inherent Bummer Surf Factory” located at Pacific City during the U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach! We are stoked to spread the word, be involved, promote, and welcome these class acts from “Inherent Bummer"- Travis “ CHOP LIVER“ Ferre’ and Brandon “GILLY” Guilmette.

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Our guest this week is a Floridian and formal Top 16 WTC Surfer. Growing up in Gulf Coast he and his younger Brother stormed the surf scene at an early age and never turned back.  They were Weekend Warriors spending long hours in the car making their way across the state every weekend to surf. It shows the dedication and perseverance that clearly shaped the surfers they became. Spending teenage Summers in California he befriended the San Clemente Crew and became a standout in the Lost Crew.  But, it was being deadly in a jersey, a hard charger in heavy surf, and his progressive approach that awarded him a standout on tour and in the Lost surf movies.  But injuries eventually forced him off tour. He dove into his passions, to become a Shaper, Surf Coach, and mentor to pay it forward to the next generation and help spread the stoke of Surfing.  We welcome this Father, Fisherman, Shaper, and Activist of commonsense and doing good in this world Mr. Shea “SHEA BIRD“ Lopez. 

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Our guest this week is a world class Surf Photographer that has traveled the globe extensively

capturing iconic surfers, skaters, and musicians in their elements, resulting in more than 40

Magazine Covers Worldwide. He swims like hell to get the barrel shot, takes amazing portraits,

and has a great eye for incredible and unique landscape action shots. Which landed him a job

as a magazine Senior Photographer, a Staff photographer for Volcom and also worked with

some of the most influential brands in the industry, Etnies, O’neill, Quiksilver, Vans, and many

others. He currently golfs a lot, is a lover of dogs, and has started his own Pet Service Company

called “Pup Division”. We are excited to hear what our friend is up to and welcome Mr. Tom Carey founder of PUP DIVISION to the show. 

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We had the great fortune of sitting down once again with one of the most radical, spontaneous, larger than life characters of Pro Surfing, Mr. Doug "SOLDIER OF SPEED"!!

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We sat down once again with THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE LEGEND, Jay "L8NIGHT" Larson EPISODE #2 !!

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Our guest this week is a second-generation Surfer/Shaper that grew up in an amazing surfing

family that continues to be a staple in the Surf Community with their Family Surf Shop, Sakal Surfboards on Main St. in H.B. Groomed at an early age to become a Professional Surfer, he also had the privilege to grow up inside the shaping room. His dad, Ed Sakal, has passed down all the knowledge and skills to give him all the tools to finish a board from start to finish at the young age of 14. But, it was his surfing ability that shined in his early years with clean style and polished surfing that landed him many endorsements, magazine shots, and years traveling the world testing out his designs in the world’s best waves. He has continued shaping and refining his craft for the last 30 year under the Family Label, as well as the legendary Chris Christenson Surfboards. He is also no slouch on a Dirt Bike either and is a regular stand out in the Pro Class at Surfer-Cross with multiple wins??!! We welcome our friend, ripper, and all-around solid human Mr. Ryan Sakal, Ryan Sakal Surfboards.

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Over the past couple of years, we have been asked to interview ourselves and get our backstory and share our journeys. This week is episode #1 of Jay "L8NIGHT" Larson. We talked about how life was like as a Grom in Huntington Beach and how he started surfing.

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Our guest this week is a former 80’s Pro Surfer and world renowned Journalist, Writer, Editor, Photographer, and Filmmaker. For the last 30 plus years, and if you are old enough to remember print magazines, you have definitely read a lot of his stories and articles in either Surfing, Surfer, or more recently, in Surfer’s Journal. He has been published in The New Yorker, The New York Times and was the Global Editor at Huck. He has written many great books and you can also listen to him on his podcast “Soundings” presented by The Surfers Journal. This has been a long time in the works and we appreciate this opportunity to welcome the ever talented Mr. Jamie Brisick.

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