The Golden Mic Podcast

The Golden Mic Podcast episodes:

• 04.05.2021

  Episode 153 with Robert Absher

  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 location is built. He welcomed...

  
• 03.03.2021

  Episode 152: Tommy’s 40 Years Of Awesome Pt. 2 With Tommy Phillips

  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 personalities between the original Denver and Florida...

  
• 02.03.2021

  Episode 151: Tommy’s 40 Years of Awesome Pt. 1 with Tommy Phillips

  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 started in towed water sports,...

  
• 12.02.2020

  Episode 150 with Quinn Silvernale

  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 influential riders. ...

  
• 09.16.2020

  Episode 149: Valdosta Wake Compound with Quinn Silvernale and Luke Tilt

  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.

  
• 09.02.2020

  Episode 148 with Jake Snider

  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 Instagram videos as well as how...

  
• 08.19.2020

  Episode 147 with JB ONeill

  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 wakeboarding. The two take listeners along...

  
• 08.05.2020

  Episode 146 with Dan Olson

  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 family, bringing wakeboarding techniques into...

  
• 07.15.2020

  Episode 145 with Tyler Higham

  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 winning the 2019 Wakeboarding Magazine's Wake Award for...

  
• 07.01.2020

  Episode 144 with Hunter Hanson

  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 accomplishments -- including his World Championship Wake Park...

  
• 06.24.2020

  Episode 143 with Sean Silveira

  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 flowboarding and how he is personally...

  
• 06.10.2020

  Episode 142 with Dave AV

  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 footage in...

  
• 05.20.2020

  Episode 141 with John Dreiling

  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 over the years.  ...

  
• 04.15.2020

  Episode 140: Think Tank 2020 with Brea Imse, Michael Thornton and Dave Rezin

  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-show director David Rezin. ...

  
• 04.01.2020

  Episode 139 with Matteo Luzzeri

  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 so much more.

  
• 03.18.2020

  Episode 138 with Glen Fletcher

  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 should approach being coached and what it was...

  
• 03.04.2020

  Episode 137 with Ty Oppenlander

  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 and how his recently diagnosed brain tumor...

  
• 02.19.2020

  Episode 136: Kneeboardmania Pt. 2 with Ted Bevelacqua

  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 history in the sport and all the...

  
• 02.05.2020

  Episode 135: Kneeboardmania Pt. 1 with Tom Kohl and John Haile

  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 about their history in towed watersports, Tom...

  
• 01.15.2020

  Episode 134 with Jake Pelot

  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 co-signature board with teammate Tyler Higham and judging...

  
• 01.01.2020

  Episode 133 with Thomas Horrell

  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.   

  
• 12.18.2019

  Episode 132 with Randall Harris

  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.  

  
• 12.04.2019

  Episode 131: Active Water Sports’ 2019 Evening With The Stars

  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 Pelot and Greg Meloon are just some of...

  
• 11.21.2019

  Episode 130 with Brandon (BT) Thomas

  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 winning some of the most prestigious events in...

  
• 11.06.2019

  Episode 129 with Dylan Miller

  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.   

  
• 10.02.2019

  Episode 128: Podcastmania

  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.

  
• 09.04.2019

  Episode 127 with Jeff McKee

  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 innovative action sports app that allows you...

  
• 08.07.2019

  Episode 126 with Rodrigo Donoso

  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 Mountain Pro, natural disasters to the similarities between wakeboarders and cage...

  
• 07.18.2019

  Episode 125 with Rusty Malinoski

  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” Cerrone, and so much more!

  
• 07.03.2019

  Episode 124 with Tommy Bawsel

  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.

  
• 06.19.2019

  Episode 123 with John Dreiling

  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 of finding a full-time sponsor. Dano also announces...

  
• 06.05.2019

  Episode 122 with Jake Ramsdell

  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 illustrious Feet on Fire competition means...

  
• 05.16.2019

  Episode 121 with Scott Leason

  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 life from scratch – eventually becoming the first...

  
• 05.01.2019

  Episode 120 with David O’Caoimh

  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 about his crazy filming schedule, other business endeavors and...

  
• 04.17.2019

  Episode 119 with Massi Piffaretti

  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, memories of growing up in a small resort...

  
• 04.03.2019

  Episode 118 with Ryan Dodd

  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.

  
• 03.20.2019

  Episode 117 Live from the 2019 Wisconsin Think Tank and Water Ski Convention

  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 Chris Coupland, Co-Show Directors of Team USA Matt...

  
• 03.06.2019

  Episode 116 with Ben Greenwood (Part 2)

  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 and Boating Magazines): Ben Greenwood. The two discuss the state of print...

  
• 02.20.2019

  Episode 115 with Ben Greenwood (Part 1)

  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 humble beginnings and how much the...

  
• 02.06.2019

  Episode 114 with Guenther Oka

  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 with Dano to talk all things wake...

  
• 01.17.2019

  Episode 113 Chicago Boat Show-Cast

  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, Erik Ruck, Travis Robinson, Adam Wensink, Dan Miller, Ryan...

  
• 01.02.2019

  Episode 112 the Best of The Golden Mic Podcast

  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. 

  
• 12.19.2018

  Episode 111 with Dan Lee and Neil Wahlberg from Boulder Boats

  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 trendsetters under age 40 who are leading the boating industry....

  
• 12.05.2018

  Episode 110 Live from Active Water Sports’ Evening With the Stars (Part 2)

  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 Wallace, Raph Derome and Warren Freece.    

  
• 11.21.2018

  Episode 109 Live from Active Water Sports’ Evening With The Stars (Part 1)

  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, Josh Twelker, Chris Desgeorges, Dylan Miller and...

  
• 11.07.2018

  Episode 108 Interviews from the 2018 Wakeboarding Hall of Fame

  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, Randall “The Vandal” Harris, Sarah Cline, Cobe Mikacich and Parks Bonifay....

  
• 10.17.2018

  Episode 107 from the 2018 Wakeboarding Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

  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, Cobe Mikacich, Parks Bonifay and Randall Harris are honored.    

  
• 10.10.2018

  Episode 106 with Noah Flegel

  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 & world wakeboard champion and a...

  
• 09.19.2018

  Episode 105 from the Opening Ceremonies at the WWA Wakeboard World Championships

  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 including interviews with Collin Harrington, Nicola Butler, Hudson Haynie, JD Webb, Corrie...

  
• 09.05.2018

  Episode 104 with Scotty Broome

  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 presented by Rockstar Energy. The two talk about how...