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Episode 153 with Robert Absher from 2021-04-05T16:00:41
Robert Absher is a historian with the Wake Sports Hall of Fame. Robert has hundreds of boards on display in his home museum, a temporary home for the collection until a proper brick and mortar loca...
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Episode 152: Tommy’s 40 Years Of Awesome Pt. 2 With Tommy Phillips from 2021-03-03T22:58:13
Tommy Phillips is back for part 2 with Dano the Mano on episode 152 of the Golden Mic Podcast. Presented by Tommy’s Boats, the two finish their conversation and talk about the different personaliti...
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Episode 151: Tommy’s 40 Years of Awesome Pt. 1 with Tommy Phillips from 2021-02-03T12:26:45
Tommy Phillips joins Dano on episode 151 of the Golden Mic Podcast. In the first of this two episode series, the guys kick off “Tommy’s 40 years of Awesome” with conversation around how Tommy got s...
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Episode 150 with Quinn Silvernale from 2020-12-02T14:02:47
Space Mob is in the house! Episode 150 features a one-on-one interview with Quinn Silvernale. From the"Land of 10,000 Lakes"to Valdosta, Georgia, hear the full story from one of wakes'most influent...
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Episode 149: Valdosta Wake Compound with Quinn Silvernale and Luke Tilt from 2020-09-16T23:47:49
Dano stops by the Valdosta Wake Compound to talk with owners and co-founders Quinn Silvernale and Luke Tilt about how they created one of the best wake parks in the world.
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Episode 148 with Jake Snider from 2020-09-02T18:16:28
Videographer extraordinaire Jake Snider stops by the Golden Mic Podcast to talk about what is was like to film Keith St. Onge barefooting on the Chicago River, the current state of web edits and In...
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Episode 147 with JB ONeill from 2020-08-19T15:22:01
JB ONeill stops by the Boat House Studio for his second full audio appearance on the Golden Mic Podcast to talk about how he was able to create one of the biggest YouTube channels in all of wakeboa...
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Episode 146 with Dan Olson from 2020-08-05T17:31:33
The original DanO — Dan Olson — invites the Mano and the Golden Mic Podcast to his office at Active Watersports newest location down in Central Florida to talk about growing up in a waterskiing fam...
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Episode 145 with Tyler Higham from 2020-07-15T18:11:59
Tyler Higham stops by the Golden Mic Podcast to talk about his decision to move to the West Coast as a kid and now to Florida, joining the Ronix family, competing in the X Games Real Wake and winni...
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Episode 144 with Hunter Hanson from 2020-07-01T22:16:13
Hunter Hanson stops by the Golden Mic Podcast to talk about growing up in waterskiing, performing all over the world, working at the legendary Cypress Gardens and Sea World, and his contest accompl...
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Episode 143 with Sean Silveira from 2020-06-24T13:46:56
Two-Time Supra Boats PWT Overall Champion and #1 Ranked Wakesurfer in the world, Sean Silveira stops by the Golden Mic Podcast to talk about what it’s like competing in his thirties, his love of fl...
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Episode 142 with Dave AV from 2020-06-10T09:53:16
Dave AV stops by the Golden Mic Podcast Boat House studio for a shred and to talk about how he was able to combine his love of wakeboarding, filmmaking and drone flying to create some of the best f...
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Episode 141 with John Dreiling from 2020-05-20T19:35:53
Wakepark rider John Dreiling joins Dano for an impromptu talk about the current state of the industry, staying on the water in the time of COVID-19 and how his stance on boat riding has matured ove...
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Episode 140: Think Tank 2020 with Brea Imse, Michael Thornton and Dave Rezin from 2020-04-15T14:44:54
Dano stops by the 2020 Wisconsin Think Tank Water Ski Convention&Expo and sits down with a few members of the 2020 USA Water Ski Show Team including, Brea Imse, announcer Michael Thornton and co-sh...
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Episode 139 with Matteo Luzzeri from 2020-04-01T23:11:33
Dano talks with professional slalom skier and host of the Water Ski Podcast, Matteo Luzzeri. Matteo discusses his Italian upbringing, his collegiate career, getting his PHD in sports psychology and...
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Episode 138 with Glen Fletcher from 2020-03-18T22:29:18
Dano sits down with O’Town Watersports owner and one of the most accomplished wakeboard coaches on the planet, Glen Fletcher, to discuss his humble beginnings in New Zealand, how riders and parents...
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Episode 137 with Ty Oppenlander from 2020-03-04T21:59:41
In a very special episode of the Golden Mic Podcast, Dano talks to former pro waterskier Ty Oppenlander about his passion for the sport, dealing with a prolonged injury at the height of his career ...
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Episode 136: Kneeboardmania Pt. 2 with Ted Bevelacqua from 2020-02-19T13:52:40
In this episode, we take an even deeper dive into the world of kneeboarding with kneeboarding legend - Ted Bevelacqua. This is part two of our two-part kneeboard series -- it focuses on Ted's histo...
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Episode 135: Kneeboardmania Pt. 1 with Tom Kohl and John Haile from 2020-02-05T13:49:50
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the world of kneeboarding with two of the top kneeboarders on the planet - O'Brien Watersports Pro team athletes Tom Kohl and John Haile. The dudes talk a...
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Episode 134 with Jake Pelot from 2020-01-15T21:44:13
Wakeboarding double threat, Ronix team athlete, wake park and boat rider Jake Pelot joins Dano to talk about falling in love with the sport, becoming riding mates with Shaun Murray, developing his ...
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Episode 133 with Thomas Horrell from 2020-01-01T20:38:03
Wake skating pioneer Thomas Horrell joins Dano to talk about the evolution of wakeskating, growing up in a waterskiing family and whatever happened to Cassette wake skates.
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Episode 132 with Randall Harris from 2019-12-18T09:10:21
Wakeboarding legend and pioneer Randall “The Vandall” Harris joins Dano to talk about the early wakeboarding competition days, revolutionizing the sport and knowing when to walk away.
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Episode 131: Active Water Sports’ 2019 Evening With The Stars from 2019-12-04T14:45:16
The 33rd Evening with the Stars took place at Active Water Sports'Oregon City, Oregon location and the line up of superstars did not disappoint. Quinn Silvernale, Bob Soven, Randall Harris, Jake Pe...
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Episode 130 with Brandon (BT) Thomas from 2019-11-21T17:28:29
Dano the Mano and Brandon (BT) Thomas sat down to discuss BT's career from his start as an amateur wakeskater, following Brian Grubb around the cable at Orlando Watersports Complex (OWC), to winnin...
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Episode 129 with Dylan Miller from 2019-11-06T09:07:12
Renowned Canadian Wakeboarder Dylan Miller joins Dano to talk about his journey from Saskatchewan to Florida, early days in wakeboarding, working on oil rigs and co-founding Wake Zeach.
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Episode 128: Podcastmania from 2019-10-02T22:11:31
Dano steps aside and puts the spotlight on other podcasts in the towed water sports industry including: Distance From Center, Flow Point Podcast, The Waterski Podcast and Talk of the Tao.
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Episode 127 with Jeff McKee from 2019-09-04T15:44:33
Slingshot OG rider, Jeff McKee, returns for his very own episode of the Golden Mic Podcast. Dano and Jeff talk about everything from the evolution of flex wakeboards, wake foils, and Jeff’s new inn...
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Episode 126 with Rodrigo Donoso from 2019-08-07T03:00:55
Superstar photographer, Rodrigo Donoso, makes his triumphant return to the Golden Mic Podcast. In this episode, Dano and Rodrigo share their thoughts on everything from the 2019 Malibu Smoky Mounta...
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Episode 125 with Rusty Malinoski from 2019-07-18T21:51:46
Rusty Malinoski is back on the Golden Mic Podcast to discuss his recent “wake-beef” with Steel Lafferty, legendary rivalry with Phil Soven, unlikely friendship with UFC Fighter Donald “Cowboy” Cerr...
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Episode 124 with Tommy Bawsel from 2019-07-03T14:07:26
One-of-a-kind waterski collector and seller, Tommy Bawsel, joins Dano to share tales of his grandfather’s aquaplane exploits in the 30s, 40s and 50s and how that led him to his passion.
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Episode 123 with John Dreiling from 2019-06-19T21:41:08
Wakepark rider John Dreiling joins Dano in Episode 123, recorded inside the Boathouse Studio. John stops by to talk about cable riding, his personal struggles and triumphs as well as the politics o...
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Episode 122 with Jake Ramsdell from 2019-06-05T20:56:58
Dano is joined by premier wakeskater and reigning Feet on Fire champion – Jake Ramsdell. Jake stops by to talk about his show skiing roots, the current state of wakeskating and what winning the ill...
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Episode 121 with Scott Leason from 2019-05-16T12:45:32
Today, Dano is joined by adaptive waterskier and wakeboarder, Scott Leason. Scott shares his inspiring life story as he talks about being blinded by gang violence and having to rebuild his entire l...
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Episode 120 with David O’Caoimh from 2019-05-01T11:51:31
Tune into the most controversial episode of the Golden Mic Podcast yet, as the Internet's favorite wakeboarder, David O'Caoimh, brings on the beef between himself and fellow riders. He also talks a...
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Episode 119 with Massi Piffaretti from 2019-04-17T13:08:08
Dano is joined by the Pizza Boi, Massi Piffaretti. The two recorded this full episode inside Massi’s Malibu boat on Lake Conway in Orlando, Florida. The boys discuss his recent ACL injury/recovery,...
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Episode 118 with Ryan Dodd from 2019-04-03T15:44:30
Dano sits down with World Record-setting ski jumper Ryan Dodd to talk about growing up on a farm in Canada, his skiing roots, his favorite career moments and his passion for gloves.
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Episode 117 Live from the 2019 Wisconsin Think Tank and Water Ski Convention from 2019-03-20T01:00:27
Recorded live from Wisconsin Dells at the Wisconsin Think Tank and Water Ski Convention, Dano goes back to his show skiing roots and interviews the likes of Wisconsin Water Ski Federation President...
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Episode 116 with Ben Greenwood (Part 2) from 2019-03-06T15:45:50
In the second dose of this two-part episode, Dano continues the conversation with wakeboarding’s 2005 Alliance Rider of the Year and current publisher at Bonnier (including Waterski, Wakeboarding a...
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Episode 115 with Ben Greenwood (Part 1) from 2019-02-20T16:22:11
In part one of a two-part podcast, Dano sits down with wakeboarding legend and 2005 Alliance Rider of the Year, Ben Greenwood to discuss his role as a publisher at the Bonnier Corporation, his humb...
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Episode 114 with Guenther Oka from 2019-02-06T04:35:39
The one and only Guenther Oka talks about his incredible year, culminating with him winning the 2018 Alliance Rider of the Year award. In his second audio appearance (ep. 59), Guenther sits down wi...
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Episode 113 Chicago Boat Show-Cast from 2019-01-17T15:57:18
Dano the Mano takes listeners on a tour through the 2019 Chicago Boat Show, featuring interviews with Oli Derome, Nate Reid, Dylan Miller, Rick Skinner, Rusty Makinoski, Jon Travers, Mark Ruck, Eri...
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Episode 112 the Best of The Golden Mic Podcast from 2019-01-02T09:02:19
Dano the Mano plays clips from his most popular episodes, featuring legendary interviews with David O'Caoimh, Scott Byerly, Shaun Murray, Harley Clifford, Dallas Friday, Brad Smeele and Erik Ruck.
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Episode 111 with Dan Lee and Neil Wahlberg from Boulder Boats from 2018-12-19T03:53:24
Dano the Mano sits down with Neil Wahlberg, Malibu Boats 2018 salesperson of the year-Western Region, and Dan Lee, who was recently named to the 2018 Boating Industry 40 under 40 list of trendsette...
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Episode 110 Live from Active Water Sports’Evening With the Stars (Part 2) from 2018-12-05T22:15:28
The fun continues! Here’s part two of the podcast recorded live from the 32ndActive Water Sports Evening With the Stars event in Oregon City, Oregon. Episode 110 features interviews with Don Wallac...
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Episode 109 Live from Active Water Sports’Evening With The Stars (Part 1) from 2018-11-21T12:21:18
Recorded live from the 32nd Active Water Sports'Evening With the Stars event in Oregon City, Episode 109 is part one of a two-part series that features interviews with Tyler Higham, Trever Maur, Jo...
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Episode 108 Interviews from the 2018 Wakeboarding Hall of Fame from 2018-11-07T14:48:59
Episode 108 features one-on-one interviews with the 2018 Wakeboarding Hall of Fame inductees, including: Lee Elliott (who spoke on behalf of his father Chuck Morrow), Ronn Sidenglanz, Bill Porter, ...
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Episode 107 from the 2018 Wakeboarding Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony from 2018-10-17T19:34:21
Recorded live from the September 2018 Surf Expo, it’s the induction ceremony from the Wakeboarding Hall of Fame. Dano hosts the stage as Chuck Morrow, Bill Porter, Ronn Seidenglanz, Sarah Cline, Co...
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Episode 106 with Noah Flegel from 2018-10-10T15:39:28
Episode 106 features Hyperlite pro athlete Noah Flegel. Noah is young, but has spent more than a decade making his way up through the ranks in the World of Wakesports. He's an amateur national&worl...
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Episode 105 from the Opening Ceremonies at the WWA Wakeboard World Championships from 2018-09-19T04:14:17
Episode 105 was recorded live during the Opening Ceremonies of the 2018 Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships. Dano captures live audio from all throughout the evening's festivities, featuring...
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Episode 104 with Scotty Broome from 2018-09-05T01:50:13
Australian veteran pro wakeboarder Scotty Broome joins Dano on episode 104 -- recorded in Miyoshi City, Japan an hour before the kick off of the 2018 Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships pres...
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Episode 103 the Milestone Lost Tape with Erik Ruck, Kevin Michael and Anthony Monaco from 2018-08-15T00:51:30
Episode 103 goes back to the Milestone 100th episode and lets you hear the conversation before the boys turned the table and interviewed the Mano. Former guests Erik Ruck and Kevin Michael join Dan...
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Episode 102 from the Malibu WWA Smoky Mountain Factory Pro from 2018-08-01T04:14:13
Episode 102 is an Event-Cast from the 2018 Malibu WWA Smoky Mountain Factory Pro presented by Rockstar Energy. Hear defending champion, Nic Rapa, Malibu athletes Dallas Friday, Chad Sharpe, Jeff La...
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Episode 101 with Larry Meddock (Part Two) from 2018-07-23T02:44:24
Probably one of the most anticipated episodes of The Golden Mic Podcast ever -- here is part two with Larry Meddock (part one is No. 99). In this episode, Larry talks about Andy Mapple, Rhoni Barto...
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Episode 100, the Milestone, with Erik Ruck, Kevin Michael and Anthony Monaco from 2018-07-13T10:45:15
Episode 100 of the Golden Mic Podcast is here and Dano welcomes back Erik Ruck and Kevin Michael, along with first timer Anthony “the Shoe King” Monaco. Long before the Mano started announcing the ...
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Episode 99 with Larry Meddock (Part One) from 2018-06-22T08:35:22
Larry Meddock Part One: Back in March, Dano the Mano won the Larry Meddock Award at the WSIA Summit Leadership Award Dinner. Now, Larry joins Dano on episode 99 of The Golden Mic Podcast. The two d...
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Episode 98 from Feet on Fire South from 2018-06-07T10:00:47
Episode 98 of The Golden Mic Podcast is possibly the most anticipated Event-Cast ever, featuring audio interviews and commentary from the 2018 Feet on Fire South, which took place on May 23rd in Or...
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Episode 97 with Ron Scarpa from 2018-05-23T08:00:14
Finally, the greatest of all time...the true living legend, many time barefoot World Champion, X Games gold medalist and Hall of Famer, the Raging Bull--Ron Scarpa--sits down with Dano on The Golde...
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Episode 96 from the Masters LCQ from 2018-05-16T01:00:16
The Nautique Boats Masters LCQ (Last Chance Qualifier) went down at the Orlando Watersports Complex on April 28. Dano the Mano captures live audio and interviews with pro riders from the event. Hea...
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Episode 95 with Robby Maschhaupt from 2018-05-02T13:47:21
Robby Maschhaupt aka Mr. #PassTheHandle aka @wakesurfing_gasman on Instagram and 2017 Wakeboarding Mag Wake Award Winner is Dano’s guest on Episode 95 of the podcast. The former pro race car pit cr...
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Episode 94 from the 2018 Nautique Wake Open from 2018-04-25T14:04:50
Dano the Mano brings you his first Event-Cast of 2018 - recorded just outside of Cancun, Mexico at the Mayan Water Complex at the second stop of the WWA Wakeboard World Series. Pro and Amateur ride...
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Episode 93 With Davis Griffin from 2018-04-18T05:34:26
Davis Griffin of ShredTown joins Dano at the Boat House Studio to talk about his Texas roots, Jamboree, the award-winning movie Drop the Gun, Real Wake and more.
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Episode 92 With Sean Kilgus from 2018-04-04T14:47:33
Dano the Mano heads to Cleremont, Florida and catches up with wakeboard filmmaker Sean Kilgus. The two discuss some of Sean's most memorable films - like the Butter Effect, Defy and Prime. After th...
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Episode 91 With Daniel Watkins from 2018-03-21T08:37:34
Australian Hall of Fame waterman extraordinaire and one of the original faces of the Aussie wake scene, Daniel Watkins joins Dano the Mano on episode 91. Recorded from the WSIA Summit in Steamboat ...
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Episode 90 With Adam Wensink from 2018-03-07T10:25:14
Adam Wensink is a long time veteran amateur and pro rider. In 2016, Adam won WSIA"Rep of the Year"voted in by top industry heads at the Watersports Industry Leadership Awards. Wensink, who now repr...
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Episode 89 With JB O’Neill from 2018-02-21T19:41:58
The newest member of the Hyperlite pro wakeboard team JB O’Neill joins Dano the Mano on episode 89. Recorded in Detroit, MI the two talk about Texas, JB’s unbelievable social media presence, his tr...
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Episode 88 With Austin Keen from 2018-02-07T12:55:20
Pro Skimboarder and Wake Surfer Austin Keen joins Dano the Mano on episode 88 of The Golden Mic Podcast. The two discuss how Austin got into wake surfing, growing up surfing in Tybee Island, his ma...
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Episode 87 With Matt Manzari from 2018-01-17T18:35:42
Miracle Matt Manzari is Dano’s guest on episode 87 of the podcast. Matt persevered through some heavy times over the last six years. Dano and Matt discuss his pre-pro days, Cassette Wakeskates, Gat...
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Episode 86 With Shane Bonifay from 2018-01-03T20:58:42
Shane Bonifay kicks off 2018 with Dano the Mano on episode 86 of The Golden Mic Podcast! The two chat about Shane’s career and future plans within the industry. Shane talks about his first stand up...
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Episode 85 With Marcus Brown from 2017-12-20T13:38:39
Episode 85 of The Golden Mic Podcast closes out 2017 with past Jr. Masters, Moomba Masters and US Open Champion, Pro Slalom Skier Marcus Brown. Dano and Marcus talk all about Marcus’ Flow Point TV ...
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Episode 84 With Cathy Williams from 2017-12-06T13:13:36
Retired woman’s pro wakeboard veteran, and current manager of Performance Ski and Surf in Orlando, Cathy Williams joins Dano on episode 84. Recorded outside Cathy’s home, a.k.a. Cathy’s Bed and Shr...
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Episode 83 With Maxim van Helvoort from 2017-11-15T02:12:45
O’Brien Wakeboards Team athlete Maxim van Helvoort joins Dano the Mano on episode 83 of the podcast. Max dropped an all new edit around Surf Expo 2017 following up his 2016 Wake Awards success afte...
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Episode 82 With PJ Marks from 2017-11-01T10:18:28
PJ Marks, former owner and co-founder of The Wakeboard Camp, a staple in the history of wake joins Dano the Mano on episode 82. This podcast was recorded in PJ’s Boulder, Colorado home and the two ...
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Episode 81 With Mackie Rosen from 2017-10-18T16:23:20
Episode 81 of the Golden Mic Podcast was recorded while Dano was at the 2017 WWA Wakepark Worlds at Camsur Wakepark (CWC) in the Philippines. The Mano’s guest is Thai legend Mackie Rosen. The two d...
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Episode 80 from the WHOF Induction Ceremony from 2017-10-04T16:02:41
Episode 80 of the Golden Mic Podcast was recorded at the 2017 Wakeboarding Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony hosted by Dano the Mano during the Surf Expo inside of the Alliance Wake Media booth. Hear...
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Episode 79 With Thomas Degasperi from 2017-09-20T19:59:49
Dano’s ski mate and two-time World Slalom Ski Champion Thomas Degasperi is the Mano’s guest on episode 79 of the podcast. This episode was recorded inside Thomas’ Malibu TXI, at his lake which is a...
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Episode 78 With Sean O’Brien from 2017-09-06T11:00:03
Team O’Brien’s Sean O’Brien joins Dano on Episode 78 of the Golden Mic Podcast. The episode was recorded from the Mano’s Hotel, post event during the 2017 Collegiate Wakeboard Invitational. Sean wa...
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Episode 77 With Johnny Stieg from 2017-08-16T09:35:06
Johnny Stieg joins Dano the Mano on episode 77 of the Golden Mic Podcast. Johnny is the first Wake Surf specific guest on the GMP. Stieg rides for the Axis boat brand and was one of the industries ...
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Episode 76 Malibu Boats Event-cast from 2017-08-02T12:54:24
Episode 76 is an “Event-Cast” from the Malibu Factory Smoky Mountain Pro, stop one of the 2017 Malibu Boats Evolution Pro Series. This podcast was recorded on-site outside of Knoxville, TN at the M...
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Episode 75 With Cory Teunissen from 2017-07-19T11:20:52
It’s Episode 75 and Dano’s guest is Cory Teunissen. Or, is it Two-Nissen? Cory is back for his second full audio appearance on The Golden Mic podcast. The two talk landing wake to wake 1080’s in co...
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Episode 74 With Frankie Panno from 2017-07-12T14:36:20
Big Air Kneeboard Pioneer Frankie Panno is Dano’s guest on episode 74. Recorded in Crystal Lake, Illinois at The Quarry Cable Park where Frankie has been charging since opening day. The two chat ab...
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Episode 73 With Dallas Friday from 2017-07-06T01:46:55
Dallas Friday, the woman who elevated the entire game of woman's wakeboarding in the early 2000’s and continues to dominate the sport today, joins the Mano on the Golden Mic Podcast. Dano and Dalla...
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Episode 72 From the 58th Masters from 2017-06-28T01:43:40
Episode 72 was recorded Live at the 58th Masters Waterski and Wakeboard Tournament. Dano recorded this following the second day at the Masters, just after Jr. Pro Wakeboard Finals and Pro Semi-Fina...
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Episode 71 Live at TSR Cablestock 2017 from 2017-06-21T10:50:32
Episode 71 of The Golden Mic Podcast comes to you from the Texas Ski Ranch and the 2017 TSR Cablestock. For the second year in a row, Dano the Mano records in front of a live crowd during the annua...
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Episode 70 With Daniel Grant from 2017-06-14T03:17:53
Daniel Grant is one of the most decorated WakePark cable riders in the world. The many-time Wakeboarding Mag Wake Park Rider of the Year joins Dano on Episode 70, recorded on-site at Kevin Henshaw’...
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Episode 69 With Team Malibu at Boulder Boats from 2017-06-07T22:09
Episode 69 was recorded live from Boulder Boats in Henderson, NV one night prior to the Malibu Boats Rider Experience and Central WWA Wakeboard Regionals. Members of team Malibu were on hand and jo...
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Episode 68 With Josh Twelker from 2017-05-17T10:10:53
Josh Twelker was on Dano’s list of stars during the Mano’s West/Pacific Northwest GMP Tour 2017. Unfortunately, Josh had to fly down to Florida and ride since the Cali winter was harsh so Josh didn...
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Episode 67 With Eddie Roberts from 2017-05-11T02:01:22
In this episode Dano heads to Radar Lake for a sit-down convo with Radar Ski’s Brand Manager and Industry Pioneer, Eddie Roberts. The two discuss Eddie’s career, industry involvement and sport hist...
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Episode 66 Live at Performance Ski&Surf from 2017-05-04T02:49:31
This special episode was recorded Thursday, April 27th in front of a live audience at Performance Ski&Surf. During registration for the 2017 Nautique Wake Open, presented by Rockstar Energy, six gu...
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Episode 65 With Collin Wright from 2017-04-19T20:50:56
Collin Wright brought his flavor of style to the wakeboard game and was able to solidify himself as one of the most unique riders ever. In a world where big flips and gymnastic style was on the ris...
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Episode 64 At The Malibu WWA Pro Card Qualifier from 2017-04-13T10:43:23
This is a bonus episode and it’s a “Contest-Cast” with various interviews from the Malibu WWA Pro Card Qualifier. Held for its fifth straight year in a row at Freedom Wake Park in Orlando, Fl. Dano...
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Episode 63 With Trever Maur from 2017-04-05T13:57:29
Trever Maur joins Dano as his third guest of the West-Pacific Northwest Coast GMP Tour. The filmer, editor, producer and visionary of Al Sur and the Wake Awards “Video of the Year"Dog Dayz talks wi...
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Episode 62 With Matthew Oberholtz&Connor Poggetto from 2017-03-15T10:24:41
On this 62nd episode of the podcast Dano welcomes Disabled Waterski Legend Matthew Oberholtz and the Current Reigning and Defending Overall Seated Waterski World Champion Connor Poggetto. Plus an “...
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Episode 61 With Mike Schwenne from 2017-03-01T02:40:55
West Coast Freerider and from Wakeboarding Mags-Wake Awards “Video of the Year” Dog Dayz, Hyperlite Rider Mike Schwenne helps Dano kick off his West&Pacific Northwest GMP Tour. The coach and owner ...
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Episode 60 With Wes Brisco from 2017-02-16T02:59:44
Professional Wrestler and former Pro Wakeboarder Wes Brisco is the guest on episode 60 of the Golden Mic Podcast. Wes has always been around the greatest athletes in both wakeboarding and wrestling...
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Episode 59 With Guenther Oka from 2017-02-01T11:00:36
2016 WWA Jr Pro World, Wakepark National and World and Overall Wakepark World Series Champion, Guenther Oka is the Mano’s guest on this episode number 59. The two talk his incredible rise through t...
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Episode 58 With Mike Dowdy from 2017-01-19T01:11:43
On this episode CWB Board Co. team rider Mike Dowdy returns to the podcast to talk about the 2016 contest season and what to expect in the future. Winner of the 2016 Nautique Masters and Overall WW...
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Episode 57 With Tom Fooshee from 2017-01-04T12:05:50
Tom Fooshee makes his second audio appearance on The Golden Mic Podcast with Dano the Mano. The episode was recorded at Camsur Watersports Complex in the Philippines during the 2016 WWA WakePark Wo...
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Episode 56 With Rodrigo Donoso from 2016-12-22T01:23:47
Rodrigo Donoso is the final guest of 2016! Dano and Wakeboarding Mag’s “Wake Awards” Two-Time Photographer of the Year converse in length about the list of superstar athletes Rod has worked with, h...
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Episode 55 With WHOF Inductees from 2016-12-08T02:03:32
On this episode Dano the Mano interviews all eight 2016 Wakeboarding Hall of Fame inductees. Hear audio from Lance Brug, Dana Preble, Darin Shapiro, Erik “Gator” Lutgert, Shaun Murray, Mike Ferraro...
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Episode 54 With David O’Caoimh from 2016-11-16T03:26:30
Episode 54 features the Two-Time European Wakeboard Champion David O’Caoimh. Dano and David meet up at Dano’s boat house studio for conversations about the state of Irish wakeboarding, his YouTube ...
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Episode 53 With Brad Smeele from 2016-11-02T15:28:33
Brad Smeele joins Dano on the podcast for his second time. Brad was on episode 8, recorded just two weeks prior to his spinal cord injury. The dudes reminisce about their days on the road pre-injur...
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Episode 52 With Jeff Barton from 2016-10-20T02:31:42
Jeff “JB” Barton joins Dano on episode 52 of the Golden Mic Podcast. JB was a lead announcer for the Pro Wakeboard Tour and Wakeboard TV Personality from the mid-late 90’s, continuing on through to...
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Episode 51 at the WWA Malibu Seoul Pro from 2016-10-05T12:30:17
A first ever “Event-Cast” takes you behind the scenes from the second stop of the 2016 Malibu Evolution Pro Series -The WWA Malibu Seoul Pro presented by Rockstar Energy. Dano interviews athletes a...
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Episode 50 With Raph Derome from 2016-09-21T10:03:11
Raph Derome joins Dano for this special episode 50 of the Golden Mic Podcast. Hear Raph tell it like it is in this no-holds-barred interview. Ralph and Dano recorded live in South Korea during the ...
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Episode 49 With Team O’Brien from 2016-09-07T14:33
Team O’Briens “Next Generation” of shredders join Dano on the 49th episode of the Golden Mic. Hear interviews with Gunner Daft, Max Van Helvoort, Daniel Miles, Joel Bartley, Callan Starr, Cobe Fran...
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Episode 48 With Keith St. Onge from 2016-08-17T00:32:16
Keith St. Onge has just about won and done everything you can think of in the world of barefoot waterskiing. On this 48th episode, Keith and Dano discuss the champions history and thoughts on the i...
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Episode 47 With Nick Ennen from 2016-08-03T00:59:47
Episode 47, Dano sits down with Pacific Northwest veteran rider, but now retired, Nick Ennen. The boys chat it up from Dano’s hotel room during the Malibu Boats Sparks Pro just outside Reno, NV whi...
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Episode 46 With Reed Hansen from 2016-07-21T16:47:36
On Episode 46, Dano sit down with 8 Time World Wakeskate Champion, Reed Hansen. The two have a full fledged conversation in Portugal following the Nautique European Pro/Am. Hear all about Reeds beg...
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Episode 45 Live From Masters from 2016-07-06T00:53:37
Live at the 57th Masters!!! Dano hosts an all star lineup of athletes following the second day of the event on site in front of the Fox Bus. The Pros include Rusty Malinoski, Erika Lang, Danny Hamp...
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Episode 44 With Tony Klarich from 2016-06-16T01:43:10
Tony Klarich joins Dano down in Central Florida for a conversation and a shred out on the Mano’s home lake. This in-depth chat covers decades of history, including how Tony got started on the water...
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Episode 43 With Shaun Murray from 2016-06-02T01:34:36
Shaun Murray joins Dano on this episode for a conversation covering the “House of Styles” entire career, from his pre-pro days to his role as one of the sports all time greats! Plus an Episode Bonu...
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Episode 42 Live From Cablestock from 2016-05-19T02:39:15
Live from TSR’s CableStock 2016! Dano the Mano invites some of wakeboarding’s top names up for impromptu conversations and interviews during “Casino Night” at the 15th Reunion of the Texas Ski Ranc...
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Episode 41 With Oli Derome from 2016-05-04T05:41:23
On this 41st episode of the Golden Mic Podcast, Malibu Boats and Rockstar Energy team rider, Oli Derome, joins Dano for a full conversation covering it all, from Oli’s start in towed watersports al...
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Episode 40 With Travis Moye from 2016-04-21T01:02:45
Rollin 40 episodes deep! On this episode, Travis Moye and Dano yak it up about how Trav got started in towed watersports and how he became the industries most infamous boat driver. Travis shares th...
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Episode 39 With Aaron Rathy from 2016-04-07T02:18:09
On this episode of the Golden Mic Podcast, Dano heads over to the home of Alliance Wake Magazine’s “Rider of the Year,” Aaron Rathy. The two talk about Rathy’s roots and his life on the water pre-w...
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Episode 38 With Steel Lafferty from 2016-03-16T08:00:10
On this episode, Dano heads to the home of the overall winner of the 2015 Malibu Evolution Pro Series, Steel Lafferty. The two chat about contests, trips, sponsors and a ton of real fun and interes...
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Episode 37 With Cobe Mikacich from 2016-03-02T14:23:28
On this episode, Dano the Mano has a proper sit down with one of the sport’s pioneers and legends. “The Mikker,” Cobe Mikacich, hosts the “Noise” at his place of business and wakeboard haven, Freed...
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Episode 36 With Tarah Mikacich from 2016-02-17T04:22:48
In this episode Dano heads over to Freedom Wake Park in Orlando to kick it with Cobe and Tarah Mikacich. Dano and Tarah converse about her start in waterskiing to her transition to pro wakeboarder....
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Episode 35 With Kevin Michael from 2016-02-04T00:03:10
Kevin Michael could be considered one of the industry’s most influential figures for over a decade. Recognized by his peers as “Kevco,” Kevin has touched just about anything you can think of indus...
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Episode 34 With Erik Ruck from 2016-01-21T01:32:14
Dano the Mano grew up shredding with Erik Ruck, he lived with Erik Ruck, Dano was in Ruck’s wedding, now Erik Ruck is on the Golden Mic Podcast! Listen to the boys reminisce about the old glory day...
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Episode 33 With Scott Byerly from 2016-01-07T03:57:24
Happy New Year Golden Mic Podcast listeners! Episode 33 starts out the year and Dano’s first guest is the “Legendary” Godfather of all things wake, Scott Byerly himself. Scott and the Mano sit down...
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Episode 32 With JD Webb from 2015-12-17T01:02:52
The Final Episode of 2015! JD Webb hosts Dano down at his home in Polk County, Florida on a beautiful night for a great convo. JD talks about moving central to be better suited for a towed waterspo...
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Episode 31 With Meagan Ethell from 2015-12-03T01:20:12
Dano the Mano is once again recording remote, this time with Pro Woman's Wakeboarder Meagan Ethell. The two chat about Meagan’s success as a pro, breaking into the ranks, training, and some fun tim...
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Episode 30 With Team Ronix from 2015-11-19T02:55:33
In this episode Dano catches up with members of Team Ronix during the 2016 product line launch for Performance Ski and Surf. Episode 30 is packed with insight from riders, factory reps and industry...
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Episode 29 With Adam Errington from 2015-11-05T01:20:42
Adam Errington is Dano’s 29th guest on this episode of the Golden Mic Podcast. This was the final recording ever in the “Mini Mansion” and the boys celebrated with some cool conversation. Hear abou...
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Episode 28 With Kevin Henshaw from 2015-10-21T23:35:41
Kevin Henshaw has built a rail riders paradise in the backwoods outside Clermont, Florida. On this 28th episode Dano goes on location to Henshaw's “Two Tower” Wake Park Paradise. The guys talk all ...
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Episode 27 With Eric Perez from 2015-10-08T01:41:10
Wakeboarding Hall of Famer and the first ever world champion, Eric Perez, is Dano’s guest on this episode of the Golden Mic Podcast. The guys talk about the origin of the industry and the first few...
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Episode 26 With Zack Worden from 2015-09-16T23:31:58
Professional long distance jumper Zack Worden joins Dano on this 26th episode of the Golden Mic Podcast. The two converse all about towed watersports. Zack discuses both skiing and wakeboarding, in...
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Episode 25 With Shane Bonifay from 2015-09-03T00:18:44
The 25th episode is here and future wakeboarding hall of famer and industry pioneer is the featured guest. Dano and Shane reminisce on the early days of wakeboarding and their longtime friendship. ...
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Episode 24 With Cory Teunissen from 2015-08-19T16:28:01
2015 Australian rookie sensation, Cory Teunissen, joins Dano the Mano on the 24th episode of the Golden Mic Podcast. Hear Cory just days after becoming the first man to stomp a wake to wake 1080 in...
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Episode 23 With Jeff Langley from 2015-08-05T17:16:53
Jeff Langley joins Dano this time on the Golden Mic Podcast. Conversation ensues about Jeff’s journey from amateur to coach to pro rider. The guys talk about Malibu Boats newest release the 25 LSV,...
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Episode 22 With Collin Harrington from 2015-07-16T02:24:48
Collin Harrington is Dano's guest on this 22nd episode of the Golden Mic Podcast. The Mano and Harrington discuss his start in wakeboarding, how he got into filming and editing, Collin's travels ov...
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Episode 21 With Harley Clifford from 2015-07-01T20:39:36
On the this episode of the Golden Mic Podcast, Australian phenom Harley Clifford invites the Mano into his home for a sit-down chat and interview just weeks after Harley's historic perfect scoring ...
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Episode 20 With Dean Smith from 2015-06-18T03:29:54
Dean Smith is the guest on this episode of the Golden Mic Podcast. Deano is one of wakeboarding's biggest characters. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Dean talks to Dano about his start on the...
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Episode 19 With Danny Harf from 2015-06-03T23:51:51
The 19th episode of the Golden Mic Podcast features four-time X-Games Gold Medalist, Danny Harf. Dano and D-Harf sit back in Dan's Super Air Nautique G23 for this super fun conversation. Topics inc...
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Episode 18 With Shawn Watson from 2015-05-21T00:44:39
Join Dano as he interviews Style-Master and Future-Hall-of-Famer, Shawn Watson in the 18th episode of the Golden Mic. Recorded on-location from Watson's Nautique G23, Dano gets an inside look at Wa...
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Episode 17 With Nicola Butler from 2015-05-06T20:42:43
The second female athlete to be featured on the Golden Mic Podcast sits down with Dano right after her first big win of the season at the Malibu Boats Cancun Pro in Mexico. Nicola discusses surfing...
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Episode 16 With Chad Sharpe from 2015-04-15T23:10:56
Dano sits down with Chad Sharpe on-site at Lake Ronix for the sixteenth episode of the Golden Mic Podcast. As most of you have seen, Chad's riding style is precise, aggressive and militant...but th...
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Episode 15 With Andrew Adkison from 2015-04-01T19:44:39
[mk_padding_divider size="35"] On this fifteenth episode of the Golden Mic Podcast world champion wakeboarder Andrew Adkison (a.k.a. “Double A”) joins Dano the Mano. As an avid podcast fan, Andrew...
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Episode 14 With Brian Grubb from 2015-03-18T22:10:58
[mk_padding_divider size="35"] I was so pumped to have the chance to sit down with wakeskate pioneer and steeze-master, Brian Grubb. Grubb has had a long career as a pro wakeskater but his roots fi...
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Episode 13 With Keith Lidberg from 2015-03-04T18:03:04
[mk_padding_divider size="35"] Keith Lidberg has been riding a wakeboard for more then twenty years. He has retired from riding but has come back to prove (that just like fine wine) even wakeboarde...
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Episode 12 With Tom Fooshee from 2015-02-19T02:43:40
[mk_padding_divider size="35"] Tom Fooshee will go down as one of the most influential cable riders of all time. Last Fall during the National Points Chase Finals, Tom sat down with Dano the Mano t...
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Episode 11 With Joey Meddock from 2015-02-04T22:24:03
[mk_padding_divider size="35"] Joey Meddock has been one of Wakeboardings top photographers for more then 15 years. In this podcast hear about how, and why he got started. Dano and Joey discuss to...
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Episode 10 With Parks Bonifay from 2015-01-22T15:56:22
[mk_padding_divider size="35"]Parks Bonifay joins Dano for episode 10 of the Golden Mic Podcast. One of wakeboarding's most iconic names sits down and discusses a variety of subjects including cont...
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Episode 9 Welcome to Season 2 from 2015-01-08T21:35:53
[mk_padding_divider size="35"] In this first episode of the New Year, Dano recaps his first eight episodes along with introducing a couple of his first interviewees of the year.[mk_padding_divider ...
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Episode 8 With Brad Smeele from 2014-09-23T00:39:16
[mk_padding_divider size="35"] On this eighth episode of the Golden Mic Podcast, Dano the Mano closes out the pilot season with the other voice of professional wakeboarding.Brad Smeele sits down w...
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Episode 7 With Rusty Malinoski from 2014-07-02T12:36:52
[mk_padding_divider size="35"] Rusty Malinoski has become one of wakeboarding’s most recognizable faces over the years. On this episode of the Golden Mic Podcast, Dano and the “Bone Crusher” discu...
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Episode 6 With Amber Wing from 2014-06-17T11:00:56
[mk_padding_divider size="35"] On this episode of The Golden Mic Podcast, Amber Wing talks about her families rich history in towed watersports. Amber also speaks candidly about the current state o...
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Episode 5 With Darin Shapiro from 2014-05-28T02:39:44
This week Dano interviews one of the legends of wakeboarding Darin Shapiro. Listen in as they talk history, family, championships, time off, and the big comeback. Check out Darin's personal site, ...
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Episode 4 With Rob Corum from 2014-05-22T02:55:16
Check out this weeks podcast with special guest Rob Corum. Rob is the Executive Director of the WWA and is an important fixture in the world of wakeboarding. Listen in as Dano and Rob talk riding, ...
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Episode 3 With Jimmy LaRiche from 2014-05-16T03:04:41
[mk_padding_divider size="35"] Dano brings you closer to the world of professional wake boarding this week with pro rider Jimmy LaRiche. Listen and find out whats happening in the upcoming season o...
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Episode 2 With Chris O’Shea from 2014-05-08T03:17:04
[mk_padding_divider size="35"] Dano returns with the second podcast of the season getting into the nitty gritty with Aussie rider Chris O'Shea. [mk_padding_divider size="35"] Drop Chris a line on ...
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Episode 1 With Mike Dowdy from 2014-04-24T03:28:26
[mk_padding_divider size="35"] Dano the Mano brings you the first in a series of podcasts highlighting the 2014 Pro Wakeboard Tour, other industry events, and everything Dano happening this season....
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