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The White House Pod · Dare to Dream

David Chokachi Interview: Baywatch Secrets, 90s TV Heartthrob & Faith | David A.R. White Podcast

· 36 min · Hosted by David A.R. White

About this episode

Lifeguard on duty… and he’s bringing the stories!
Baywatch superstar David Chokachi (Cody Madison on Baywatch, Witchblade, Beyond the Break, and more) joins David A.R. White (God’s Not Dead, Pure Flix) for a sun-soaked, laugh-filled, and inspiring episode of The White House Pod – Dare to Dream!

David dives into:
His iconic run on Baywatch as the charming lifeguard Cody Madison – behind-the-scenes chaos, red swimsuits, slow-motion runs & working with Pamela Anderson, David Hasselhoff & the whole crew

What it was really like being one of the biggest heartthrobs of 90s TV

Transitioning from global fame to new roles in Witchblade, Beyond the Break & independent films

The ups, downs, and lessons learned in Hollywood

How faith in God became his anchor through the spotlight and beyond

If you grew up watching Baywatch reruns, love 90s nostalgia, or want real talk from a former TV heartthrob who’s stayed grounded – this episode is pure beach-day fun with heart!

Timestamps:
00:00 – David’s Baywatch entrance & instant laughs
02:20 – Landing the role of Cody Madison on Baywatch
08:40 – Behind-the-scenes Baywatch stories & cast memories
14:10 – Pamela Anderson, Hasselhoff & slow-motion magic
20:30 – Life after Baywatch & new acting chapters
27:15 – Faith journey & staying grounded in fame
34:50 – What he’s working on in 2026
41:20 – Rapid-fire: Favorite Baywatch moment, best advice, dare to dream

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