Posts by Brad Jacobson
Huge Waves Slam the South Bay
An unexpected surf swell hit the South Bay earlier this week bringing heavy, powerful waves and many smiles for surfers who were on it. A swell was expected but nothing like this. Waves in the way overhead range arrived Tuesday, March 16th but only lasted for a few hours. Conditions were not great as most…
Read MoreGreat Surf Hits The South Bay in January
Think of the back-to-back (to back-to-back-to-back) swells that came through Southern California this past month. Now, how high on the list of “best evers” do you think this one ranked in the history of the region? I’m not sure if it was the best January ever — knowing what it’s like to live here during an El…
Read MoreOdd History About Redondo Beach’s Street Names (Video)
Ever wonder how some of the Redondo Beach streets got their names? In this first new episode, Derek Levy and Brad Jacobson dive into a little bit of Redondo Beach history. The Lucifers Pizza from their Manhattan Beach location looks good too!
Read MoreRockefeller Redondo is adding an outdoor entertainment area that you should see (video)
The Rockefeller Gastropub in Redondo Beach is adding an outdoor entertainment area which could include: live music, a beer garden, corn hole, parties and more. Rockefeller owner Chris Bredesen gives the Mad Video Lab’s Brad Jacobson a tour.
Read MoreOld School Manhattan Beach (Video)
Manhattan Beach’s downtown area has changed a lot through the years. Do you remember the Hibachi, the La Mar Theatre, Manhattan Coolers, La Paz, Ocean Liquor, Zeppys Pizza etc? Yeah, Manhattan Beach has some great places now but there was something special about these past places. Derek Levy and Brad Jacobson take you on a…
Read MoreHermosa Beach’s CRAZY Past and Present (video)
Hermosa Beach past and present. You probably know it as a great place to go out for a few drinks and a good meal but there’s more to it than that. Join Brad Jacobson and Derek Levy as they take a walk through the famous Hermosa Beach Promenade to share some of its past.
Read MoreBlack Lives Matter, a Video Interview to Help Us Understand the Protest
of the Mad Video Lab There has been a lot of talk recently about Cedric Jones, who spoke at a Black Lives Matter protest in Manhattan Beach. Words like “dynamic, inspiring, love, motivational and educational” were used to describe his speech.
Read MoreManhattan Beach Mayor Answers Your Questions
from the Mad Video Lab: Manhattan Beach Mayor Richard Montgomery joined me in the Mad Video Lab (filmed May 31,2020) to discuss your questions about everything going on in Manhattan Beach. I asked the Mad Video Lab followers on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @madvideolab to submit questions for me to ask our Manhattan Beach…
Read MoreSurfer Spotlight: Chasing Big Barrels With Matt Mohagen
By Brad Jacobson (Mad Video Lab) Surfer Spotlight. In this episode of “Surfer Spotlight” we present Matt Mohagen, big barrel hunter. Matty Mo!!! Matt charges big waves and rides them better than most. Watch him stand straight up in the barrel, acting like it’s his living room. Watching him surf is inspiring so sit back,…
Read MoreSurfing in the South Bay with Matt Pagan
Matt Pagan and I have chased swells across the South Bay region of Los Angeles for the past 6+ years. He’s an incredible surfer with one of those smiles that light up a room. I’ve never seen him get negative or act like he’s having a bad day. I’m sure he’s had them, we all…
Read MoreNoah Collins, One Of The Best Surfers in LA Both In and Out Of The Water
(Mad Video Lab) This guy’s surfing absolutely rips! Noah Collins destroys waves on his backhand, carves with incredible style of his frontside, has a great aerial game and loves the barrels. But that’s not his best quality. This guy is a true joy to be around. Personality, stylish looks and contagious smile makes him one…
Read MoreSurfers in the South Bay rejoice over a pumping long January swell
The surf swell that hit the South Bay in late January brought an almost week long run of waves. This is the story of that swell in this episode of Swell Stories produced by Civic Couch. This swell had a combination of waves from bombing beach break closeout barrels to long shouldered waves perfect for…
Read MoreHave you been to Hobo Bridge in Manhattan Beach?
Who’s been here? In this episode we take a tour of what is know as Hobo Bridge in Manhattan Beach. Manhattan Beach Police reported that transients have been spotted under the bridge, often referred to by locals as “hobo bridge,” but there have been no reports of crime linked to the area and its transient…
Read MoreFinally waves in the South Bay? It’s true. A fun surf swell hit in early September
Please excuse us for getting so excited but it’s been a while since we’ve seen waves over waist high here in the South Bay. The South Bay surf community had something to dust off their surfboards for, waist to occasionally over head waves. Surfers include: Luca Luhrsen, Alex Fry, Chris Wells, Colin Weinberg, Luke Petty…
Read MoreOff The Couch: Vera Jimenez KTLA’s on air meteorologist
Ride along with Brad and special guest, Los Angeles’s favorite on air meteorologist, Vera Jiminez. Vera talks about making fish lips, zip lining, what’s in her bedroom and more. They drive through Manhattan Beach and end up at The Fish Shop, in Hermosa Beach. This video was produced by Civic Couch.
Read MoreBest Things To Do in the South Bay for a Girls Weekend (video)
Surfing, volleyball, rooftop pools, dive bars and everything in between. Here’s some of our favorite things to do in the South Bay for your next girls weekend. Check out our new video with Lauren Wilson of ReadySetPTO featuring the best things to do for a girls weekend in the South Bay. We visit Hermosa Beach,…
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