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The Golden Mic Podcast

The Noise of the North

A Lifestyle Podcast Inside the World of Professional Wakeboarding

sports & recreation professional

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Episode 53 With Brad Smeele

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2016/11/02

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-injury. They talk about Brad secretly landing double tantrums at Lake Ronix and the first ever double tantrum to blind he landed at Rising High, which would eventually win him Wake Awards Trick of the Year. Pretty heavy interview but great way to catch up with Brad's progress. Tune in to hear an “Audio Montage”

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1:09:47

Episode 52 With Jeff Barton

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2016/10/20

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 today. JB has worn many hats throughout his career including editor of some of wakes top publications, instigator of shenanigans and, of course, the voice behind some of wakeboardings best riders during a ground breaking era of evolution within wake. Also hear an “Audio Montage” from Stop 4 of the Malibu

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Episode 51 at the WWA Malibu Seoul Pro

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2016/10/05

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 and officials and offers a little commentary giving you a feeling like you were in Korea yourself! Plus hear an Audio Montage from Stop 3 of the 2016 Malibu Rider Experience and The WWA Central Wakeboard Regionals.

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Episode 50 With Raph Derome

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2016/09/21

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 2016 Malibu Evolution Pro Series at the WWA Malibu Seoul Pro. Plus, Dano announces a special promotional giveaway with Lead Wake giving one lucky person a chance to win 500 lbs. of Lead Wake. That's 10 Lead Wake Bags shipped to your front door. Also, hear an “Audio Montage” from the WWA Malibu Sparks Pro,

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1:09:58

Episode 49 With Team O’Brien

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2016/09/07

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 France, Jack and Joe Battleday and Team Manager, Cobe Mikacich. An internationally diverse team and the future of the sport catch up with The Noise of the North at the Orlando Watersports Complex and Freedom Wakepark! Plus, hear an Audio Montage from Stop Three of the Performance Ski and Surf Gravel Tour.

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Episode 48 With Keith St. Onge

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2016/08/17

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 industry, plus a whole lot more! Also, hear an audio montage from the 2016 Nautique Boats European Pro/Am presented by Rockstar Energy.

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Episode 47 With Nick Ennen

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2016/08/03

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 while Dano kicks off the 2016 Malibu Evolution Pro Series. Also, hear an audio montage from Stop Two of the Malibu Rider Experience and the WWA Southern Wakeboard Regionals.

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Episode 46 With Reed Hansen

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2016/07/21

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 beginnings in towed watersports, how and why he started wakeskating. Get the skinny on his buds Thomas Horrell and Aaron Reed and the scoop on Cassette and his "Hands Team" videos which have gotten National coverage on ESPN Sports Center! Plus hear an audio montage with top names from the 2016 Masters!

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Episode 45 Live From Masters

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2016/07/06

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 Hampson, Igor Morozov, Bob Soven, Guenther Oka, Meagan Ethell, Shaun Murray and Ryan Dodd. Plus, hear an audio montage from stop two of the Performance Ski and Surf Gravel Tour.

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Episode 44 With Tony Klarich

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2016/06/16

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 and how he's been a part of some of the sports most historic moments all the way to now. Tony reflects on his historical "50 for 50” where he rode 50 different items on the water celebrating his 50th birthday and his role within The Wakeboarding Hall of Fame.

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Episode 43 With Shaun Murray

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2016/06/02

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 Bonus: Tune in for an “Audio Montage” from this years TSR CableStock.

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Episode 42 Live From Cablestock

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2016/05/19

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 Ranch. Hear audio from Blake Hess, Jimmy Lariche, JD Webb, Josh Wright, Rob Mapp, Donald Shelbrick, Shane Bonifay and the King of the Cable, Tom Fooshee. Plus Brad Smeele sends a surprise audio message to wish luck and good times as we kicked off the festivities. Also hear an “Audio Montage” from the Orlando

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Episode 41 With Oli Derome

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2016/05/04

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 all the way to his thoughts on whats going down in wakeboarding today. Also hear a short interview with the Owner of Boulder Boats, Kristina Litjens, discussing the upcoming 2016 Malibu Rider Experience West. “Pro” and Amateur” athletes are heard in this weeks Audio Montages from the Nautique Boats Wake Open

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Episode 40 With Travis Moye

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2016/04/21

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 the latest details on The Boarding School, which started with Shaun Murray over a decade ago. And this episode also features audio from the first stop of the 2016 Performance Ski & Surf Gravel Tour. Happy listening!

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Episode 39 With Aaron Rathy

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2016/04/07

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-wake. Contests, video parts and more of the past King of Wake's thoughts are all discussed as well. Check out an “audio montage’ from the Malibu Boats Pro Card Qualifier from Orlando. Enjoy!

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Episode 38 With Steel Lafferty

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2016/03/16

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 interesting stuff! Dano also collected some audio clips while hanging out and announcing the Arizona Boat Show Wakeboard Rail Jam, presented by Action Water Sports of Mesa, AZ. Check it out, yo!

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Episode 37 With Cobe Mikacich

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2016/03/02

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, Freedom Wake Park. The two talk about all kinds of topics, ranging from the Old School to now! This is a great episode for anybody who wants to relive some old memories or get some insight into today’s industry.

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Episode 36 With Tarah Mikacich

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2016/02/17

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. Students, contests, travel and a punch to Ralph Derome’s face in Japan are all topics the two touch on. Cobe sat in on most of the interview so listen for a little “Mikker” action too! Make sure to listen all the way to the end of the episode to find out awesome news from Hungry Stand Up Paddle

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Episode 35 With Kevin Michael

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2016/02/04

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 industry-wide. In this episode, Dano and Kevco cover his early years from amateur to professional show skier, being editor of Wakeboarding magazine for over a decade, judging some of the industry’s biggest events and his current role as Assistant Director of the Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA). You

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Episode 34 With Erik Ruck

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2016/01/21

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 days back in Wisconsin, Ruck’s career, his hurdles, his music, his life and, of course, Star Wars.

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