Monster Energy is proud to welcome 22-year-old Jake Yanko from Melbourne, Florida, alongside 23-year-old
Trey Wood from Queen Creek, Arizona, on Episode 410 of the
sports and pop culture podcast UNLEASHED with The Dingo, Danny, and
Brittney.
VENTURA,
Calif., Aug. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/
-- Episode 410 of Sports and Pop Culture Podcast Recorded Live
at Summer X Games in Southern
California
"The first thing I ever saw of X Games was
Big Air on TV as a little kid. Guys like Danny Way, Jake
Brown, Bob Burnquist." -
Trey Wood
Two of the gnarliest skateboarders interviewed live at X Games!
Monster Energy is proud to welcome 22-year-old Jake Yanko from Melbourne, Florida, alongside 23-year-old
Trey Wood from Queen Creek, Arizona, on Episode 410 of the
sports and pop culture podcast UNLEASHED with The Dingo, Danny, and
Brittney.
"I've been enjoying the show, watching my friends skate, and
enjoying the X Games festivities!" said Yanko on UNLEASHED about
his experience in Ventura.
The podcast episode was originally recorded live on Sunday, June 30, at a mobile studio at X Games
Ventura 2024 and streamed on the Twitch platform. Today, the
one-hour episode featuring the two decorated skateboarders is
available now to global audiences.
For the full conversation with Wood and Yanko, make sure to
catch Episode 410 of UNLEASHED with The Dingo, Danny, and Brittney
Fueled by Monster Energy. Released today, the new podcast is
streaming on all major platforms, including Spotify, iTunes, and
YouTube.
UNLEASHED sends it live from X Games Ventura 2024 with two
skateboard trailblazers: A three-time X Games medalist,
Trey Wood raised the bar in Big Air
competitions with never-been-done tricks such as body varial 720
that earned a gold medal. Wood has since progressed into a heavy
force on the Skateboard Park circuit in competitions as well as
video projects showcasing his trick innovations. Speaking of
innovation, Florida's Jake Yanko is part of a new generation of
all-terrain skateboarders ready to unleash a massive bag of tricks
on any obstacle. With merits including first place in the Tampa Pro
Bowl Jam, Yanko took bronze in his X Games debut in 2019 and
returns hungry for more. Get into X Games Mode with Yanko and Wood
– only on UNLEASHED!
Wood initially barged onto the scene as a Mega Ramp skateboarder versed in high airs and
technical tricks on a major scale. He started competing at X Games
in 2012 at a young age. "I was eleven!" said Wood on UNLEASHED. He
first broke onto the Big Air podium with a bronze medal at X Games
Minneapolis 2018, and also owns gold in the discipline. "The first
thing I ever saw of X Games was Big Air on TV as a little kid. Guys
like Danny Way, Jake Brown, Bob
Burnquist."
Asked about the absence of Big Air at X Games Ventura 2024, Wood
said: "It's a bit sad. It's always fun. I feel like it's a big part
of X Games. The people love the big ramp! Everybody always asks me
when Big Air is going on?" Adapting his talents to new terrains,
Wood expanded his repertoire to include concrete bowls as a
competitor in the Skateboard Park discipline, where he has claimed
podium spots in competitions and participates in Olympic qualifier
events.
Joining Wood on the show, Yanko has constantly built a following
with his all-terrain skills documented in magazines and video parts
for A-list sponsors. He's also taken top spots in competitions such
as the Concrete Jam at Tampa Pro. Asked about the secret to his
approach, Yanko said: "I like to go fast! I respect all
skateboarders, but I don't really enjoy someone creeping around the
course and going all slow towards a rail or an obstacle.
Staying in the fast lane, Yanko regularly participates in
skateboard tours and grassroots events. And tough! At Rip Ride
Rally in Philadelphia, he not only
put his versatile riding skills on display – winning several awards
that weekend – but also suffered a broken neck in a collision… and
kept skating! Reviewing footage of the event on UNLEASHED, Yanko
said: "My neck was broken. It was a collision with [pro skater]
Fred Gall, in the first event of the
day. His knee went straight into my head. I guess he broke my neck.
I didn't know all day it was broken."
Headed into X Games Ventura 2024, Yanko was nursing an ankle
injury but stoked about having a front-row seat to watching his
peers perform: "So far, BMX Dirt was really fun to watch, and
Skateboard Men's Park was fun to watch. I'm feeling a bit of FOMO,
but it was cool seeing them do what they came to do!"
Hear the full story in conversation with two of the podcast
hosts, Australian action sports personality Luke "The Dingo"
Trembath and professional snowboarder Danny
Kass (this episode did not feature Brittney Palmer). Follow the link to tune in
right here.
Want to catch the full broadcast from X Games Ventura 2024 with
these young skateboard innovators? Listen to the full conversation
by visiting the landing page for Episode 410 of UNLEASHED with The
Dingo, Danny, and Brittney featuring Jake
Yanko and Trey Wood.
Regular episodes of UNLEASHED are filmed on a special set inside
Studio M at Monster Energy headquarters in Corona, California. The podcast is hosted by
the dynamic duo of Australian action sports personality Luke "The
Dingo" Trembath and professional snowboarder Danny Kass. Known for their deep roots in action
sports culture, the two starred in the beloved cult TV show 'The
Adventures of Danny and The Dingo' on Fuel TV for five
action-packed seasons in the early 2010s. Both hosts have walked
the walk as pro snowboarders and are joined by painter and model
Brittney Palmer. Together, the three
hosts possess the interview skills to find common ground with
guests from any background – sports and pop culture. Always look
out for new episodes dropping bi-weekly on Mondays.
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The UNLEASHED with The Dingo, Danny, and Brittney Podcast is
here to celebrate the personalities behind the Monster Energy
lifestyle. With each episode dedicated to a unique guest or topic,
listeners learn about living on the edge and advancing the state of
the art in the world of high-energy sports as well as music, games,
and pop culture from individuals at the top of their game. More
than a drink, Monster Energy is a way of life lived by athletes,
sports, bands, believers, and fans – and the podcast is an
extension of this unique DNA.
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