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A conversation with Kirra "PINKY" Pinkerton May 28, 2026

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Our guest this week is a World Junior Champion, ISA World Champion, and another prime example of the raw, endless talent coming out of San Clemente. She started surfing at just 2 years old, competing by 9, and spent a ton of time in Hawaii, building a reputation as someone who can throw on a jersey and perform, or charge barrels and reef breaks when it gets serious like in Natural Selection Invite. Her 2018 World Junior Title changed the course of her career, giving her the validation that she belonged at the highest professional level. She backed it up in 2022 at the ISA World Championships in Huntington Beach, helping Team USA bring home gold, and added another big WQS win in 2024 at the Jack’s Pro, also in HB. She rips, she charges, and we’re fired up to see her keep pushing toward the World Tour. We welcome to the show, Kirra “Pink” Pinkerton.

Conversations at CARV Expo_Val Surf_ On the Beach Surfshop_Hawaiian Island Creations May 15, 2026

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We had the pleasure of sitting down with some of the best and most iconic SURFSHOPS in the world at CARV Expo!

VAL SURF - Blake Richards +Chris Duffy

ON THE BEACH SURF SHOP MONTERREY - Kelly Sorensen

HAWAIIAN ISLAND CREATIONS - Bert Ishimura

Thanks CARV Expo!!

SURFSHOP DAY!!

Support your local SURFSHOP every damn day!!

A conversation with Taj "LINNY" aka "COASTAL COWBOY" Linblad May 13, 2026

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Our guest this week is another powerhouse Surfer out of San Clemente who’s absolutely been on a tear this 2026 season with two massive wins in Pismo and Barbados. He’s charging hard toward qualifying for the WCT alongside his sister Sawyer Lindblad, fellow SC standouts Cole Houshmand, and the Griffin Colapinto and Crosby Colapinto brothers. But when he’s not destroying heats in a competition jersey, he’s trading it in for boots, denim, and cowboy hats, training and competing in an entirely different world as a rugged Western Cowboy. His unique balance of ranch life and high-level Surfing is perfectly captured in the short film “Paradise Ranch”, showcasing his passion for the California coast and life on the ranch. We’re fired up to sit down this week with Taj “Coastal Cowboy” aka “LINNY” Lindblad.

A conversation with Tony "BIG TONY"aka "NOT SO BIG" Alvarez_MANA GROUP TRAINING SOLUTIONS May 06, 2026

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This week’s guest is a true BAD ASS. Not because he’s BIG, he’s also had 40 years of Martial Arts training. He earned Black Belts across multiple disciplines. But just like in Martial Arts, he didn’t get his career starting at the top. He began his journey as a white belt, packing boxes at the warehouse in the early days of Billabong. Fast-forward 30 years, he climbed the ranks to a Black Belt level career, serving as a Global VP of Supply Chain at Volcom. He led the responsible production compliance, championing for fair labor practices, and played a key role in the groundbreaking sustainability initiative “Farm to Yarn”. This guy is incredible, he is also certified firearms instructor. He’s a security and protection specialist who provides tactical and medical training for both professionals and civilians through his company Mana Group Training Solutions. We’re fired up and welcome to show, our good friend, Tony “BIG TONY” Alvarez.

Conversations at SPYDER FEST _Tamara "TAMBAM" Lentz_Steen "FREEBIRD"Friberg Apr 29, 2026

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Another great SPYDER FEST went down this past weekend.

It's an awesome event where some of the Surf Culture and Industry legends are honored and it's a awesome day of Gathering of the Tribe.

We talked with a couple of SPYDER's team, Tamara "TAM-BAM" Lentz and Steen "FREEBIRD" Friberg.

A conversation with Jacks Surfshop Apr 23, 2026

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Jack’s Surfboards in Huntington Beach, CA, was established in 1957 was Jack Hokanson, and Mike Abdelmuti and his family took ownership in 1975. In this episode of L8night with Choccy, we sit down with Osameh and Marty behind the Quiksilver Boardriders on Main Street in Huntington Beach in the heart of Surf City USA to learn about the history of Jack’s Surfboards.

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A conversation with Danny "D4" Geary_SPC/LST Apr 15, 2026

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Our guest this week grew up like so many of us groms do, Surfing, Skateboarding, and Snowboarding. But for him, snowboarding took the lead, opening doors to sponsorships and, more importantly, a firsthand look at product testing and R&D. That early spark turned into a lifelong path and what has now become an incredible 25-year run in design and product development.

He’s helped shape product and creative direction for some of the biggest names in outdoor and lifestyle. He spent 13 years at Volcom designing across men’s, boys’, and outerwear, eventually rising to Global Design Director. From there, he went on to serve as VP of Design and Merchandising at O’Neill, then Design Director and Head Designer at Roark for six years. Along the way, he and his wife also launched their own design and consulting firm, The Designers Geary.

About three years ago, he took everything he’d learned, from technical performance to timeless function and built something of his own: SPC/LST, PERSON-built gear for life on the road made with technical materials and functional essentials designed to last a lifetime.

We’re fired up to sit down and hear about his journey, his creativity, and everything he’s learned along the way. Please welcome Mr. Danny " D4" Geary.

A convesration with Kiefer "KILLA KIEF" Cohen_SAD Eyewear_SIght And Design Apr 08, 2026

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Our guest this week is a true creative hustler, a Surfer, skater, musician, and entrepreneur who has been building brands since high school. He got his start launching his first label, Mesa, selling tees straight out of the trunk of his car and even at Hobie in Corona del Mar while he was working there.

After graduating from SDSU, he intentionally sharpened his skill set, working with companies like Havas Edge, Hewlett Packard, and Volcom gaining hands-on experience in website design, Shopify development, data analytics, marketing strategy, and production.

In 2018, he channeled that experience into launching his own sunglass brand, SAD Eyewear / A Sight And Design Co.

We’re pumped to dive into his journey from grassroots hustle to brand builder. Please welcome to the show, Mr. Kiefer “KILLA KIEF” Cohen.

A conversation with Brent "FUTO" Futagaki_DICKIES Apr 01, 2026

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Our guest this week is a true Surf, Skate, and Snow Core Lord, one of those rare guys who isn’t just a weekend warrior, he lives the lifestyle. He’s podiumed multiple times at the H2O, including a recent 2nd place finish, and continues to prove he’s still got it. He spent 17 years at Active Ride Shop, grinding from the sales floor all the way up to VP of Marketing, with stops as a store manager and marketing director along the way. He’s also worked at Neff and Arbor Collective, and most recently spent the last four years at Dickies as Director of Marketing for Strategic Accounts.

Through it all, he has never stopped charging. Whether it’s stacking clips in snowboard parks, shredding wave pools, or chasing swell wherever it’s firing, he’s still out there doing it. We’re fired up to sit down with our good friend, Brent “FUTO” Futagaki.

A conversation with Joel Kazuo Knoernschild_ECHO BEACH SURF SQUAD Mar 25, 2026

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Our guest this week is a Surfer, skater, snowboarder, and HSS alumni, turned 6-time Emmy nominee and 2-time Emmy Award-winning director. His work spans film, television, and global brand storytelling. He’s collaborated with heavy hitters like FX, Netflix, Apple Music, as well as iconic brands including Porsche, Nike, Levi’s, Microsoft, and Disney. His creative range even extends into music videos, working with legends like Tom Petty and cutting-edge artists like XG.

He directed narrative pieces for the Olympic Channel’s Game Breakers, and has shadow directed on major productions like The Politician and the Emmy nominated, Producers Guild Award winning series Shōgun. Now he’s bringing that vision to his latest project, Lotus Point, a homage to 90’s Surf and Skate culture, inspired by classics like North Shore, Point Break, Thrashin’, Rad, Gleaming the Cube, The Goonies, and more. We’re fired up to dive into his journey, his creative process, and what’s next, we welcome to the show Mr. Joel Kazuo Knoernschild.

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