Best Smash Crew Podcasts (2024)

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Skip Novak // Wisdom From 50 Years Afloat 1:19:03

19m ago1:19:03

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Skip Novak returns to the podcast to talk about his new book Skip Novak On Sailing: Words of Wisdom from 50 Years Afloat. There's not much Skip hasn't done in his remarkable sailing career, including 4 Whitbread races, a 5th round-the-world race on a maxi catamaran, and of course pioneering expedition sailing in Tierra del Fuego, Cape Horn and Anta…

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Lydia Mullan // Seamanship & the Sinking of Alliance 1:23:42

7d ago1:23:42

1:23:42

Lydia Mullan is a sailor, journalist, and on board reporter. She is the managing editor at Sail Magazine and was the social media manger behind Cole Brauer’s recent Global Solo Challenge campaign. She was aboard the vessel Alliance in this year’s Newport-Bermuda race when they struck an object and had to abandon ship in the Gulf Stream. In this epi…

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Pam Wall & Peter Grimm // A Lifetime of Memories 1:12:58

14d ago1:12:58

1:12:58

Friend of the podcast Pam Wall & our own Laura Parent do an ON THE WIND takeover this week to interview sailmaker and America's Cup sailor Peter Grimm! On an impromptu afternoon in Pam's living room, stories started flying and Pam said 'get the mics!' and this entertaining and charming episode was born! Big shout out to Pam & Laura for literally ru…

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Theodore, Nuno and Enough of Wedding Gigs - Guitar Smarts #99 52:24

1d ago52:24

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Love Guitar Smarts and want to get in touch with us? Send us a Text HERE! Welcome to the podcast! This week, Kiran and Matt mull over some recent news in the guitar world. From the hilariously ridiculous litigation battles between PRS and Gibson, to the intrigue around Nuno Bettencourt's involvement with the Positive Grid Spark II amp, culminating …

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Nikki Henderson // 59º North Offshore Racing 48:25

21d ago48:25

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The RORC Caribbean 600 is one of the great offshore ocean races and in February we launched the 59º North offshore racing program with this as our debut event. The Whole Point? To try to open the door of offshore racing wider so that more people like you can get involved. In this episode Nikki has a chat with Alex to reminisce on trials and tribula…

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S3 E20: Alligator vs Werewolves 1:09:05

11d ago1:09:05

1:09:05

Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered what surprising drink discovery could become your new favorite? We kick off with a candid chat about forgotten explicit songs and stumble upon the unexpectedly delightful White Russian. We'll have you laughing as we share a sobering tale about a friend's dad's near-tragic motorcycle accident, emphasizing the im…

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Andy Schell // 10 Years of 59º North Sailing 1:33:50

22d ago1:33:50

1:33:50

Andy Schell. We know him, we love him, he's the founder of this very podcast! And of course the co-founder of 59º North Sailing. In this episode, Emma turns the interview table around on Andy to ask him about this past decade of 59º North Sailing. A lot has changed from the early inspirations of starting the business to where Andy sits now, in Swed…

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S3 E19: CRABS!!!!!!!!! 1:13:43

29d ago1:13:43

1:13:43

Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how a simple car ride or a shower can turn into a hilarious adventure? Join us as we recount our latest escapades, starting with the DMCA's unexpected impact on streaming and segueing into some laugh-out-loud moments involving awkward body positions. We'll also share a story that's both cringe-worthy and comica…

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Aboard BELAFONTE 1:20:15

29d ago1:20:15

1:20:15

The BELAFONTE is underway on a great, big sailing adventure, and August was lucky enough to meet her and her lovely crew, Julien and Pieter in Bergen. They were on their way North to Svalbard, and the three had many things to talk about. They recently made it to the high Arctic, and are sharing their considerable experiences on @Aboard_Belafonte on…

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Kiran Buys ANOTHER Tokai - Guitar Smarts #98 53:50

23d ago53:50

53:50

Love Guitar Smarts and want to get in touch with us? Send us a Text HERE! Welcome back to the pod! This week, we talk about a good few things but mostly we welcome another new Tokai to Kiran's family of guitars. It's another Les Paul, but what was it about this guitar that made Kiran part with his pennies? We also discuss the tantalising possibilit…

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S3 E18: Weiner Weiner Weiner 1:39:05

1M ago1:39:05

1:39:05

Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how a bard with a magical beard would fare in Dungeons & Dragons? Or what happens when beard trims go hilariously wrong? Join us as we share some of our funniest personal grooming disasters and dive into the whimsical world of character creation. From a bard who strums his beard to battle tunes, to a demi fiend…

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Ian Herbert-Jones, Part 2 // Ocean Globe Race 1:50:05

1M ago1:50:05

1:50:05

Since his On The Wind debut on episode 359 two years ago, Ian Herbert-Jones has raced 28,000 miles and rounded Cape Horn twice. In this episode, he tells the story of him joining the Ocean Globe Race last minute at the start in Southampton, and chasing the circumnavigation that escaped him during his Golden Globe Race. -- If you liked this conversa…

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Ian Herbert-Jones, Part 1 // Golden Globe Race 1:59:36

1M ago1:59:36

1:59:36

Since his On The Wind debut on episode 359 two years ago, Ian Herbert-Jones has raced 28,000 miles and rounded Cape Horn twice! In this episode, he tells the story of his remarkable Golden Globe Race, from the last polishing of his boat at the start in France, to losing her to a storm in the South Atlantic. -- If you liked this conversation you'll …

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S3 E17: Merky's Last Braincell 1:17:42

1M ago1:17:42

1:17:42

Send us a Text Message. Is a donut secretly a dumpling? Join us on ADHD After Dark as we embark on a hilariously chaotic journey through playful debates, awkward high school memories, and the whimsical world of food definitions. From cat antics to nostalgic geometry class rants, our banter will keep you laughing while pondering life's quirky questi…

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Emma Garschagen // From Apprentice to Entrepreneur 1:10:05

2M ago1:10:05

1:10:05

Our own Emma Garschagen, co-host of ON THE WIND, former ICEBEAR & FALKEN First Mate and now entrepreneur joins me on todays show to talk about her evolution as a sailor since she joined 59º North. Emma started with us as an apprentice, took over as Chief First Mate for Mia when she was pregnant with Axel and has now gone on to start her own busines…

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Matt Rutherford // Shootin' the Shit Onboard MARIE THARPE 1:07:38

1M ago1:07:38

1:07:38

Friend of the podcast and legendary sailor Matt Rutherford returns to the show to shoot the shit aboard his schooner MARIE THARPE. Matt hosted a small gathering of friends in Annapolis back in April aboard his boat, and we got warmed up by getting out the mics and mixing it up at the salon table down below on a rainy, chilly day. Matt was sipping t…

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S3 E16: Bloody Tacos 1:18:45

2M ago1:18:45

1:18:45

Send us a Text Message. What happens when a Power Rangers outfit, a broken soda bottle, and a family vacation gone wrong converge in one episode? Brace yourself for an uproarious ride as we kick off with "ADHD After Dark," where technical mishaps and playful banter keep us on our toes. Murky's struggles with screenshots and Zeno's impulsive purchas…

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Our FAVOURITE Acoustic Songs - Guitar Smarts #97 1:01:30

3M ago1:01:30

1:01:30

Love Guitar Smarts and want to get in touch with us? Send us a Text HERE! Summer is here! And what could be better on a sweet summers day, thank grabbing your acoustic and sitting outside to serenade the world with your favourite tunes. But, which tunes? This week Kiran and Matt reel off their go to acoustic hits to listen to and to play when the t…

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S3 E15: Our Most Depressing Podcast Ever 54:59

3M ago54:59

54:59

Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered about the untapped erotic potential of household appliances? That's just one of the wild tangents we explore in this uproarious episode of ADHD After Dark! We kick things off with Xeno's multiple hilarious attempts at an intro, setting the chaotic tone for the night. From reminiscing about the legendary "oh no"…

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S3 E14: Emotional Support Alligator 1:13:38

3M ago1:13:38

1:13:38

Send us a Text Message. Ever found yourself trapped in a belly laugh over the notion of an emotional support alligator named Wally wreaking havoc in Georgia? That's just a taste of the ridiculousness we dabble in on this week's podcast. Our after-dark adventure takes listeners from oil-soaked workdays to the sentimental value of Precious Moments fi…

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Kiran's Guitar Safari Part 2 - Guitar Smarts #96 54:51

3M ago54:51

54:51

Love Guitar Smarts and want to get in touch with us? Send us a Text HERE! Welcome back! This week we are looking at a couple of things, the most popular songs googled by guitarists around the world, and also Kiran takes us through the second part of his recent London Guitar Safari, where he falls for another Strat! Will he buy it? Find out in this …

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Heather Thomas // MAIDEN Skipper & OGR Winner 1:13:21

3M ago1:13:21

1:13:21

Skipper Heather Thomas recently won the inaugural Ocean Globe Race aboard the iconic yacht MAIDEN. The crew made history again by becoming the first all-female crew to win a round-the-world race! At 27, Heather was the youngest skipper in this race and one of two female skippers. Emma and Heather talked about leadership, confidence, navigation and …

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S3 E13: Teaching Sucks 1:16:44

3M ago1:16:44

1:16:44

Send us a Text Message. Ever found yourself nibbling on a bit of peeling skin after a sunburn? Yeah, we went there—skin eating, Costco escapades, and the mystical world of Fallout lore all get a seat at our table this time around. Our ADHD After Dark family goes on a hilarious romp through tales of domestic triumphs like Gaz's chicken dinner, the b…

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Kristoffer Appelquist // 'Över Atlanten' TV Show 1:14:31

3M ago1:14:31

1:14:31

Comedian Kristoffer Appelquist returns to the podcast to talk about his first trans-Atlantic passage with the Swedish reality TV show 'Över Atlanten.' Now in it's 6th season, the show — which puts celebrities onboard a big Swan with Whitbread skipper Gunnar Kranz for an Atlantic crossing — has become a huge hit. Kristoffer, Mia and I talk about how…

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S3 E12: Um.... Actually! 1:14:48

3M ago1:14:48

1:14:48

Send us a Text Message. Saddle up for an audio odyssey that'll whisk you from the clinks of cocktail glasses to the heart of pop culture pandemonium. As your hosts, we're mixing up a cocktail of tales and trivia, starting with our dear Marky's whiskey woes and culminating in a raucous game of 'Um Actually' where our guest, XenoStream38, brings a ti…

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August Sandberg // ISBJØRN Refit 1:17:29

4M ago1:17:29

1:17:29

August Sandberg is the owner and skipper of our beloved Swan 48 ISBJØRN, which has sailed over 60,000 miles since the beginning of 59º North. August lives outside Bergen, Norway, where the boat is now based, and recently finished overseeing a second major refit, which we had done at Vindö Marin on the west coast of Sweden on the famed boatbuilding …

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S3 E11: Smol PP Problems 1:19:59

4M ago1:19:59

1:19:59

Send us a Text Message. Ever had one of those days where nothing goes to plan? That's pretty much how this episode kicks off, with Chris Pratt stirring the pot in the animated world as the new voice of Garfield. We crack open the discussion with our thoughts on his foray into iconic character roles and dive into the mixed bag of emotions that movie…

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Suzanne Heywood // Wavewalker: Breaking Free 1:06:18

4M ago1:06:18

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Suzanne Heywood was raised on a sailboat. What started as a three year circumnavigation with her family turned into a decade of living aboard, sailing, and struggling to get an education. Suzanne's book, 'Wavewalker,' tells the story of that voyage. In this episode, Emma and Suzanne talk about 'Wavewalker,' Suzanne's relationship to sailing now, an…

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The Importance of Ear Training With Damo Lodrick - Guitar Smarts #95 1:00:36

4M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

Love Guitar Smarts and want to get in touch with us? Send us a Text HERE! Welcome back! On this episode of the Guitar Smarts podcast, Kiran has tagged in our good friend and previous guest Mr Damo Lodrick to provide some valuable insight on the importance of training your ears. Music is something we experience in many ways, and often we find oursel…

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Episode 12: Star Wars w/ Rhino 4:10

4M ago4:10

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Rhino can barely remember the Star Wars films.

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Episode 11: Regular Show w/ Rhino 4:54

4M ago4:54

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Fynn and his friend from Sydney go full member berries on Regular Show.

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Alex Laline // Clipper Round The World Skipper 1:12:30

4M ago1:12:30

1:12:30

Alex Laline is a lifelong sailor and one of our full-time staff at 59º North. Growing up in a multinational family, he sailed dinghies as a kid in the UK, Spain and Indonesia, then got inspired to sail around the world when he saw an ad for the Clipper Round the World Race. As a teenager he saved all his money and joined Clipper as a paying crewmem…

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Lutz Kohne // Golden Globe Manager turned Racer 1:10:57

4M ago1:10:57

1:10:57

Sailing was never a part of Lutz Kohne’s life growing up — it hit him square in the face as an adult, and completely changed his trajectory. He has since worked as a professional skipper, as Race Director for the OGR and the GGR, and he is now preparing to set sail himself, around the world, solo, retro and unassisted as a participant in the Golden…

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S3 E10: Who Called The Cops 1:20:17

4M ago1:20:17

1:20:17

Send us a Text Message. Ever find yourself in the most bizarre situations that just scream ADHD? That's the essence of our latest after-hours chat on ADHD After Dark. We kick things off with a good-natured roast of our technical snafus before diving into discussions that make the unpredictable our playground. From the peculiarities of our personal …

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Henry Mickel & Bayley Richardson // Sailing REVELRY Home to Oz 1:12:50

4M ago1:12:50

1:12:50

Henry Mickle & Bayley Richardson are self-described "Mates from the Land Down Under", cruising around the world in an old Beneteau. These two twenty-something friends made a pact, worked their asses off, saved their money, bought a boat and are living the dream — figuring it out as they go, but with knowledge and experience earned from working prof…

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Episode X: Godzilla x Kong 17:58

5M ago17:58

17:58

Kodi makes his triumphant return to discuss the dumb fun kaiju movie of 2024!

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S3 E9: Tickled by Genetics and Digital Antics 1:23:40

5M ago1:23:40

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Send us a Text Message. Ever been tickled pink by the thought that our quirkiest traits might just be a maternal gift? Our latest ADHD After Dark episode is where genetics meets jest, as we chuckle over the legacy we inherit and the odd legacies we could leave behind. It's a wild ride through the comedic mines of familial traits, complete with risq…

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Jojo Pickering // From the Sea to the Theatre & Back Again 57:39

5M ago57:39

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Jojo Pickering grew up with sailing as a central part of her life, vagabonding on the high seas with her family and sailing from Africa to the UK. As she got older, she spent more time ashore, starting a traveling theatre company with her husband and kids and bouncing around the UK, France and Spain. But the sea called her back — she recently compl…

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NEW GEAR From Keeley, Line 6 and GIBSON - Guitar Smarts #94 56:32

5M ago56:32

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Love Guitar Smarts and want to get in touch with us? Send us a Text HERE! Greetings! This week we take a look at some of the finest new gear released by some of the biggest names in the industry. Line6 has released a new version of the POD, Keeley have once again innovated with their new drive pedals and Gibson have done exactly what Gibson do, rev…

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Liz Wardley // A Sailor Smashing Records in the Worlds Toughest Row 1:02:37

5M ago1:02:37

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Sailor, kitesurfer, and paddler Liz Wardley returns to the show to talk with Emma about her record-breaking row across the Atlantic. She completed the World's Toughest Row at the end of January after 44 days at sea. She beat the previous record by 15 days. Liz has competed many times in The Ocean Race and was last on the podcast in 2019 when she wa…

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Episode 9: The Crow Reboot Trailer 5:40

6M ago5:40

5:40

R.I.P Brandon Lee Fynn looks at the cringe-worthy trailer to the Crow (2024) A reboot to one of the most greatest comic book movies of all time.

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S3 E8: Netflix We Have a Movie Pitch for You 1:17:04

5M ago1:17:04

1:17:04

Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered what it would be like if your wildest, most absurd movie ideas played out on the big screen? Well, buckle up, because our latest episode of ADHD After Dark is a rollercoaster through the zaniest concepts, from Dong Blade's nefarious plots to Nipolas Cage's extraordinary... assets. We're not just spitballing hil…

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Capt. Jennifer Kaye // Schooner WOODWIND & Trans-Atlantic on FALKEN 1:04:08

5M ago1:04:08

1:04:08

Capt. Jen of Schooner WOODWIND returns to the podcast after having just sailed with Andy aboard FALKEN on the 2,100 mile passage across the Atlantic! Jen and Andy reflect on Jen's first big ocean crossing and what it was like to leave the wintry Chesapeake Bay for tropical Tradewind sailing. They also talk about challenges of running a small busine…

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Kiran Visits The London GIBSON GARAGE - Guitar Smarts #93 56:19

6M ago56:19

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Love Guitar Smarts and want to get in touch with us? Send us a Text HERE! On this week’s podcast Kiran recalls his recent visit to the brand new UK Gibson Garage, a guitar store built and operated by Gibson guitars in London’s West End. This new store has got all the Gibson products you could wish to see, and is not just meant to be a high quality …

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S3 E7: Savvy Suppers and Technological Titters 1:23:22

5M ago1:23:22

1:23:22

Send us a Text Message. Hey friends and fellow foodies! Ever wondered if you could have a blast without blowing the bank on a steak dinner? Well, buckle up for this episode because it's a whirlwind ride through the quirky and the quintessential, served up with a side of serious savings savvy. Our gang, joined by the ever-charming Monty, trades insi…

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S3 E6: Nippolas Cage 1:19:55

6M ago1:19:55

1:19:55

Send us a Text Message. Ever found yourself chuckling over the enigma of belly button lint or the alchemy of toast-making? Prepare for belly laughs and nods of agreement as we wade through life's everyday oddities and the more profound waters of familial bonds and on-set safety concerns. We're not just here for the punchlines; we navigate the emoti…

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NAMM 2024 and Yamaha’s new PACIFICA - Guitar Smarts #92 1:06:00

6M ago1:06:00

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Love Guitar Smarts and want to get in touch with us? Send us a Text HERE! On this week’s podcast Kiran and Matt are discussing some of the new releases from this years NAMM show in the US. What caught our eye though was Yamaha's re-release of the Pacifica model. Listeners of the show will know that we love the old Pacifica model, which was seminal …

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S3 E5: Zeena Takes the Mic for a No Filter Comedy Slam 1:16:48

6M ago1:16:48

1:16:48

Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how a no-holds-barred, laugh-until-your-sides-hurt kind of conversation among friends sounds like? Well, wonder no more! This episode has us, your audacious hosts, joined by the ever unpredictable Zeena in a riotous exploration of personal dimensions that'll have you in stitches. Imagine a world where tape meas…

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Emily Caruso // Pro Sailor & Empathetic Leader 1:06:06

6M ago1:06:06

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Emily Caruso has spent 18 years and counting as a professional sailor, though only first learning about the sport in her late 20s. Growing up in the countryside in England, Emily had an epiphany one day during a weekend sailing excursion and hasn't looked back since. Andy & Emily sat down in person onboard FALKEN in Cape Verde to talk about her car…

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Celebrating 60 YEARS of Eric Clapton - Guitar Smarts #91 1:09:21

7M ago1:09:21

1:09:21

Love Guitar Smarts and want to get in touch with us? Send us a Text HERE! We are kicking off 2024 by celebrating 60 years of Eric Clapton. Back in October 2023, Eric celebrated 60 years as a professional musician and artist. Arguably one of if not the most celebrated and revered guitarists of all time, it’s hard not to understate his contribution t…

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