L8night with Choccy

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A conversation with Lance "LV" Varon_Xcel Wetsuits Nov 19, 2025

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Our guest this week is a true industry veteran with nearly 40 years in the surf world under his belt. He got his first industry gig in high school managing the Carl Hayward Surfboards Shop. Later, he went on to holding key sales roles with some of the biggest names in the game, including Dragon Alliance, Trac-Top, Sims Snowboards, Counter Culture, Nixon, and Reef. But there’s one brand he’s stuck with through thick and thin, where his experience has spanned from sales to design director. He’s truly an expert when it comes to wetsuits. We’re stoked to hear about his incredible journey and long-standing tenure at the core heritage brand, Xcel Wetsuits.Please welcome to the show, Mr. Lance “LV” Varon!

A conversation with Kalani "KOOLANI" Robb_EPISODE #2 Nov 12, 2025

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This week’s guest is true Hawaiian Surf Royalty . One of the most recognizable Surfers both in and out of the water. He broke nearly every amateur NSSA record, spent over a decade on the World Tour, and took the crown at the Backdoor Shootout. You’ve seen him light up the big screen in Saving Sarah Marshall, and absolutely tear it up on his signature “Catch Surf” boards and boogies, bringing pure stoke to the world through Beefs T.V. Always ahead of the curve, he was early on the wave pool movement, which led him to co-found the Palm Springs Surf Club. We’re fired up to welcome the one and only Kalani "KOOLANI" Robb!!

A conversation with Blaze "BLAŽĖ Roche and Dfernando Zaremba_MENTAL SURF FILM Nov 05, 2025

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We sat down with Blaze Roche and Dfernado Zaremba and talked about their first Surf Film, MENTAL.

A conversation with John "BAM BAM" aka "THE TERMINATOR" Parmenter Oct 31, 2025

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Our guest this week is a true Bad Ass from the golden era of Surf. A powerhouse pro from the 80’s known for his aggressive style, raw strength, and undeniable presence in and out of the water. His fierce approach and intensity earned him not one, but two iconic nicknames: “BAM BAM” and “THE TERMINATOR ”!!??

He once famously told an opponent in a pre-heat interview, “I’m going to terminate you,” and he had the talent to back it up. He dominated the PSAA circuit and claimed the 1985 Championship Title.

We’re stoked to welcome to the show, John “BAM BAM” “THE TERMINATOR ” Parmenter!

A conversation between PASSION PROJECT X L8NIGHT WITH CHOCCY Oct 24, 2025

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Jay Larson @jaylars and Lyndon Cabellon @lyndon_cabellon ; aka L8Night with Choccy @l8nightwithchoccy on the @mark_schulein_passion_project
So fun!!
These guys are surf industry pros going back decades, Huntington Beach icons, ripping surfers, funny guys and hosts of the wildly popular L8Night with Choccy podcast @l8nightwithchoccy
With diverse backgrounds, these guys connected early in HB and have been friends ever since. Jay was a professional surfer on the world stage and part of the “Momentum Generation” palling around with some of the most accomplished surfers in history.
You would have seen Jay featured in surf magazines and video parts in the most popular surf movies of that era.
Lyndon and Jay, based on their histories, roles and personalities, have been smack dab in the middle of the spider web of connection known as the surf industry for years. They have taken their love of surfing, passion for the industry and their deep and diverse connections and started talking about it behind a microphone during the early days of podcasting.
Today, L8Night with Choccy @l8nightwithchoccy has over 330 published interviews with the most recognized people in the surf world; pro surfers, world champions, surf industry leaders, board builders, surf shop owners, and a wide range of business operators associated with surfing. The common bond is surf… but the story telling goes way beyond.
These are rad guys doing rad things: linking communities and sharing stories with the world. And they’re frickin’ hilarious.
Find the full interview on the @mark_schulein_passion_project podcast and also in the @l8nightwithchoccy pod; both via all podcast channels.⚡️
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A conversation with Roy Crump_Huntington Beach Legend Oct 17, 2025

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Our guest this week is Local Legend from Long Beach that caught his first wave 75 years ago. Living a nomadic life spending most his time surfing or playing beach volleyball, he has called Huntington Beach and North Shore Oahu his home for most of his life. He was one of the few charging Waimea and Pipeline in the 60’s and was a part of the Huntington Beach Surf Club in the early days. He has been a Jack of all trades, being a shop manager at Harbour SurfBoards, a journalist, School Teacher, and Real Estate Mogul. We are beyond honored and pumped to hear all the stories and history that he has witnessed. We welcome to the show Mr. Roy Crump.

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A conversation with Rob Colby_ Colby + Oct 17, 2025

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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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A conversation with Robert "BERT" Howson : Harbour Surfboards Oct 17, 2025

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Our guest this week is a Surfer and Shop owner for one of The Greatest and most Iconic Board Builders of our time Rich Harbour-REST IN PEACE, which still remains the home of the world’s oldest surfboard manufacturing shop at the same continuous space since 1959. From being a team rider, to getting retail experience alongside Aaron Pai at HSS in the early days, he helped Harbour transition from just a manufacturing facility into a thriving retail destination. We welcome the man responsible for this pinnacle shop in the Seal Beach community and continuing on the Legacy and History of Harbour Surfboards, Mr. Robert “BERT“ Howson.

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A conversation with Chad Wells of Buell Wetsuits Oct 17, 2025

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When did you start surfing? Does having a big brother help you surf better? Well our next guest’s big brother pushed him into a wave at five-years old and was traumatized. Listen to this week’s episode with Chad Wells to hear how long before he was able to get back into the surf! @buellsurf

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A conversation with Mikey "RILES" Riley_FREE FLY Oct 17, 2025

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Our guest this week is a former Pro Surfer and industry executive with over 25 years of experience. His first industry gig was working at Inflight Surf Shop, while he was honing in his surf skills to go pro! This 3x national champ committed a few years traveling the world to qualify for the tour, but made the smart choice to go to college and get an MBA in Business, Communications, and Global Logistics. His resume is lengthy and impressive working over the years as a Marketing Manager, Consultant, Corporate Account Manager and knows the ins and outs of Logistics, Trade Compliance, Production, Licensing, Operations, and Sales. This guy is so well rounded, intelligent, and it is to no surprise he has held many VP positions with companies including Ports America, Fedex, Quiksilver, and most recently Free Fly. We welcome our friend and industry power-house, Mr. Mike “RILES” Reilly.

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