L8night with Choccy

We sat down with surfing's first professional champion Peter Townend aka The Mate!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We sat down with Richie "Skeletor" Collins and talked about life growing up in Newport and the world surf tour. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We sat down with surfer/comedian/instagram celebrity, Jonathan Wayne Freeman.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We sat down with Pipeline charger, WSL commentator, entrepreneur and all around great guy Strider Wasilewski! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We sat down with Ross "The Cat" Williams and talked about his long and successful surf career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Our guest this week was in the epicenter and a standout surfer during the years of Studio 54 AKA “ECHO BEACH”. Hanging with the right crew at the right time, alongside Danny "DK" Kwock, John "FIRM" Gothard, and Jeff Parker! These photogenic Surfers had a new approach wearing bright colors and custom wild prints, with matching air sprays on their boards! The sponsors loved it, the Photographer...

Our guest this week is an Industry Veteran that made a huge impact in Surf, Skate, and Streetwear culture with Obey, Loser Machine, and Dark Seas. Kicking off his career in the early 90’s with his first two brands “Flash” and “Square One”, he always had the dream to create a Multi In-House Brand Entity! It just so happens to have Shepard Fairey artwork showed up at his buddy’s screen pri...

Our guest this week is a talented artist that has been creating custom surf trophies and awards since 1988. He also creates custom art, logos, sculptures, resin casting, fine art, furniture, and more. Mostly known for surf trophies for contests and company awards located all over the world! Including WSL, Quiksilver, Verizon, Hawaiian Airlines, Dukes, and many more! Everything from local amateur c...

Our guest this week is a HB Local and formal Professional Surfer in the 80’s!  He got his first industry gig at a small brand called Team Gear and for the next 7 years he learned all aspects of business! From there he went onto Gotcha and then got a call-up from Bob Hurley for a big move to work at Billabong in Sales!  He went on to be VP at Hurley, National Sales Manager at Ri...

We were fortunate enough to be invited to Coast Film and Music Festival. This is a week long festival that showcases amazing movies from different cultures and industries. We got to sit down with Stever and Summer Rapp of Add Black / Summer of 78', as well as Chris Evans and Will Sheane of Finisterre. They shared some incredible stories, but we will need to have them all on again for more insights...

We sat down with some cool people at Huntington Surf and Sport Surf Demo Day! The Pai Family - Trevor /Taylor/Aaron HSS Blaze Roche - HB Local Mike Downey - HB Local John Hunter - O'neill Wetsuits Wyatt Yount - HB Local Grom Grey Walker - HB Local Grom Chloe Morris- - HB Local Grom See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...

Our guest this week is surfing a pioneer and business owner icon that helped put Rhode Island surfing on the map! He was an early advocate and leader in Surf and Skate scene which led to the legalizing of surfing at many local breaks as well as saving one of the East Coast’s premier big-wave, Ruggles, from harbor Developers. In 1971, he opened Waterbrothers Surfshop and also created Surf Fest, a m...

Our guests this week are good friends that went into the restaurant business together. 24 years ago, they were young, surfing a ton, and both had a lot of experience working in the restaurant industry. Maybe they were naïve, ambitious, or just a couple of young entrepreneurs looking to live out the American Dream of owning their own business? Call it “crazy coincidences or circumsta...

Our guest this week has a laundry list of jobs and accomplishments. From graphic artist, Creative Director, and VP of Creativity, he has worked his way up the corporate ladder at some incredible companies, including Paul Frank, The Walt Disney Company, BRG Sports, and Igloo. He was Co-founder of C-Preme Limited, which flipped the helmet industry upside down with a brand called Raskullz! But a...

Leus Towels X L8night with Choccy partnered up and did the Boardroom Show. We sat down with some incredible Surfers and has a great times! Thanks to Scott Bass for the hospitality! Thanks to John Monson and Bruce Beach for supplying the Yeti coolers to keep our Capacity Brewing, Ashland Hard Seltzers, and Shoots Beers icy cold. Eric "BIRD" Huffman / BIRD'S SURF SHED Yuji 'YUJI-SAN" Kanbayashi / SU...

Our guest this week is a Young Pro Ripper from Newport.  When he isn’t chasing swells or travelin he holds down a salesman position at one of the best shops in the world Surfside Sports!  He is one of very few to pack some thick tubes out at Cylinders when it is pumping, resulting in a couple of concussions and a GoPro Wedge Entry Clip of the Year. Make sure to check his s...

We partnered up with Leu Towels for a booth at the Boardroom Show. In episode #1 we spoke with Master Craftsman-Surfboard Shaper- Chris Christenson Former Pro Surfer-Vissla- Keoni "BAGS" Watson Surf Journalist-Author- Chris Ahrens Surf Industry Veteran-Ken Eikenburg Rip Curl Team MGR North America-FCS-Rev Surf Development- Kekoa Bacalso Rev Surf Development-Juneil Calzo Surf Satirist-New Dad Podca...

Our guest this week is an incredible talented and stylish Surfer! He has a signature Board Model or 2, called “Uncle Buck” with the Iconic Hobie Surfboards where he also works at their Dana Point location. He has been helping with “Surfers Healing” for 20+ years. It’s an organization to show people with Autism the STOKE OF SURFING! We are pumped to hear about surf stories and giving back...

Our guest this week is a Surfer, Dirt Biker, US Army Veteran, Cancer Survivor, and Photographer/Video Creator. He has a marketing and Communications Degree which led to some interesting Jobs, from Slim Tire Sealant, Applied Racing, Nitro Circus, and Ogio. But, battling Cancer and the loss of a leg, it was necessary to have a flexible schedule which led to creating his own Company 15 year...

A quick summer recap and a surprise guest, Makoto "GOMI" Gomibuchi. "GOMI"-SAN is a Surfer from Japan and has worked for Jacks Surfboards for over 25 years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Our guest this week is more than your typical SoCal Stereotype Surfer.  Yeah, he Surfs, he Skateboards, he loves Dirt Biking, and all the other activities we grew up doing, but he just does it better with a cool and stylish approach!  Also, his hand shaped surfboard designs are some of the most requested at the best Specialty Surf Shops around- Russell, Thalia, Icons of Surf, D...

Our episode this week is about an awesome new print Magazine that is dedicated to all West Coast Surfing Activities. Yes, you heard right, a print magazine. We know print has been dead since social media and technology took over the World and Surfing just hasn’t been the same!  Although “Free Surf” is still in print, there are also rumors that Surfer Mag is also making a comeback.&n...

Our guest this week is an unbelievable Surfer out of Brazil, who has been a standout in the lineup for years, and he is only 23 years old. His aerial antics and powerful rail game is next level and having those 2 combinations make him a threat in any conditions. When Stab throws out the question- “Is Mateus Herdy A Julian Wilson Reincarnated” You know this kid is the real deal. He just m...

Our guest this week is a young Super Star out of Bryon Bay! He is an electric and raw surfer with a unique style in and out of the water that reminds me a lot of a young “ARCHY”! He loves music, guitar, acting, working on cars, and art! This kid has already made a name for himself, and has set his eyes on qualifying for the World Tour! We welcome the ultra-talented Mr. Kyuss “J“ King to the s...

Our guest this week is a Surfer, Songwriter, Producer, Event Creator, and Firefighter/Paramedic. He went to San Clemente HS and graduated from UCLA with a degree and focus on the music industry. He must be a smart and hard-working dude, because he became a Firefighter/Paramedic which gave him the stability to chase his passion for music. He put on Music Festival and Art Show Charity Even...