Podcasts about helmets

A second Coroner has joined Police in calling for helmets to be mandatory for anyone riding an e-scooter. Helmets are mandatory for cyclists, but still optional for e-scooter riders. Auckland Paediatric Emergency Physician, Dr Stuart Dalziel spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

In this episode, Scott Townsend chats with David Austin about his unique NFL helmet collection, the stories behind each piece, and the evolution of helmet design over the years. Whether you're a sports memorabilia enthusiast or just curious about the intricacies of helmet history, this conversation offers insight into collecting, safety advancements, and the personal meaning behind these iconic symbols.Key topics:The origins of David Austin's NFL helmet collection and his first helmet purchaseThe evolution of helmet design from the 1960s to modern safety featuresThe difference between authentic and replica helmets, including technology and paddingThe story of David's most valued helmet, with personal and nostalgic significanceHow helmet logos and designs have changed over the years and what helmets David still seeksPractical tips for collecting helmets, including market prices and where to find vintage gearThe safety innovations in helmet technology and how they impact player protectionTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction to David Austin's helmet collection and background00:24 - David's first helmet purchase and childhood memories01:47 - The story behind David's original Dolphins helmet03:54 - How the collection expanded and the most valuable helmets 04:24 - The story of storing and acquiring Helmets during college and abroad05:50 - Unique helmet collection pieces, including a Rams helmet chair 06:19 - The concept of a "holy grail" helmet and desired additions08:11 - Deciding what helmets to collect: history, design, or team loyalty 09:15 - Opportunities in helmet shopping, including deals on Amazon and eBay10:22 - Differences between NFL and college helmets11:19 - Evolution of helmet design over decades12:42 - Favorite era of helmet design and retro appeal13:48 - Personal and sentimental value of certain helmets14:54 - Regretful helmet passing and memorable collection moments 16:00 - Collecting helmet safety technology and recent innovations 17:18 - Sharing helmet collections online and social media presence 18:11 - How helmet design varies across teams and eras19:48 - Authentic versus replica helmets and what determines their value20:03 - Advances in helmet safety and injury prevention21:10 - Final thoughts: collection stories, safety, and sharing the passionResources & Links:NFL Helmet Collection (general for gear and collectibles)Riddell Helmet Technology & Safety (official helmets manufacturer)Vintage Helmet Market & Deals (search for vintage helmets)Connect with David Austin:LinkedIn**Twitter

Best helmets in College Football Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded: January 6, 2025 - Episode 29We GO FULL INDEPTH ON the Movie In depth Acceleracers: IGNITION, WATCH to have your mind blown!!Andrew Duncan is the voice actor of Monkey from AcceleRacers... OH and the Director of some of World Race Highway 35... OH and the series director of AcceleRacers... OH and the MOCAP Of Shirako, Monkey, and Nolo... OH and he is the guest on today's PART 1 podcast, super excited to have him on and share a little about his time working on Hot Wheels World Race with William Lau. Please enjoy Episode 29 of the Squared Corner Podcast!Find Andrew Duncan here:https://www.andrewmonkeyduncan.comhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm1433999/https://x.com/Monkey_Duncan

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The narrative presented in this episode elucidates the often-overlooked contributions of Ralph W. Drury to the evolution of football headgear, asserting that he may very well be the true innovator of the football helmet. While historical discourse has predominantly celebrated figures such as Joseph Reeves and George Barclay as pioneers, our exploration reveals that Drury's head harness, utilized in 1893, predates these renowned individuals' acknowledged creations. We embark on a meticulous examination of the context surrounding early football equipment, emphasizing the ambiguity that shrouds the origins of protective headgear in this sport. The episode is enriched by insights from Timothy P. Brown of Footballarchaeology.com, who provides an in-depth analysis of Drury's significance within this historical framework. Ultimately, we aim to illuminate the complexities of football's past and correct misconceptions regarding its development, thereby contributing to a more nuanced understanding of the sport's heritage.The conversation is based on Tim's recent article titled: Ralph W. Drury and Football's First Helmet - https://www.footballarchaeology.com/p/ralph-w-drury-and-footballs-firstDon't forget to check out and subscribe to the Pigskin Dispatch YouTube channel for additional content and the regular Football History Minute Shorts.Miss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well, don't, because they can still be found at the Pigskin Dispatch website. Do you want more football history? Test your Gridiron Knowledge, we feed you Daily with our new FREE activity, The Pigskin Trivia Drive.Grab a copy of our latest book, "Marooned," on the 1925 Pottsville Maroons NFL franchise saga.*OR* Grab a copy of our book on Western Pennsylvania football history, "World's Greatest Gridiron Team" on the 1903 Franklin All-StarsDrop us a line at PigskinDispatch@gmail .com and check out and subscribe to the Pigskin Dispatch YouTube channel.Contact us directly at PigskinDispatch@Gmail.comMiss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well, don't because they can still be found at the Pigskin Dispatch website. The exploration of the origins of the football helmet reveals a captivating narrative, challenging the conventional understanding of its inception. Notably, while figures such as Admiral Joseph Reeves and George Barclay have traditionally been credited with the development of early headgear for football, a lesser-known name emerges from the shadows: Ralph W. Drury. This episode delves into the historical context surrounding Drury's contributions, emphasizing the ambiguity that often accompanies the documentation of early football equipment. Through a thorough examination of various accounts and artifacts, we uncover Drury's role in shaping the evolution of head protection in the sport. The discussion highlights the complexities involved in attributing credit for innovations, particularly when faced with a lack of definitive documentation and the prevalence of soft leather gear mistaken for helmets. Ultimately, this episode not only sheds light on the significance of Ralph W. Drury but also invites listeners to reconsider the narratives that have long been accepted in football history, urging a reevaluation of the figures who have impacted the game's development.

Helmets and Heels 7-13-2026 by 1010 XL Jax Sports Radio

KOC's Coach-Speak, Vikings QB Competition, Run-Game Emphasis, and New CTE Findings — Dave Stefano hosts Two Old Bloggers solo while Darren Campbell is out. He breaks down Kevin O'Connell's appearance on The Dan Patrick Show, highlighting classic “coach-speak” about an “open competition,” elevating the quarterback room, ball security, explosives, and improving the run game. Dave discusses key personnel including Aaron Jones, Jordan Mason, rookie Demond Claiborne, fullback Max Bredeson, and new staff influences like run-game coordinator Frank Smith and OL coach Keith Carter. He compares Kyler Murray's proven dual-threat production with J.J. McCarthy's rough 2025 stats but strong leadership intangibles, noting Carson Wentz as the veteran mentor. The episode also covers a major Boston University CTE study (1960–2019) showing elevated neurodegenerative death rates among NFL players, potential helmet improvements, practice/contact limits, and rule changes. Additional segments review The Athletic's NFL age-peak analysis, Vikings legends' all-time Approximate Value (AV) records (Paul Krause, Carl Eller, Alan Page, Randall McDaniel), James Pierre as a breakout candidate, and Blake Cashman's contract extension outlook. Timestamps: - 00:00 Solo Show Kickoff - 02:06 KOC Coach-Speak - 05:36 Murray vs McCarthy - 10:39 Fixing the Run Game - 14:00 Explosives and Efficiency - 20:06 CTE Study Alarm - 24:08 Helmets and Rule Changes - 33:48 NFL Age Peak Data - 37:46 Vikings Legends Records - 42:42 Breakout Pick: James Pierre - 44:34 Cashman Extension Talk - 47:52 Wrap Up and Next Shows Fan With Us! We have your Minnesota Vikings talk amongst the Two Old Bloggers, Darren @KickassblogVike, and Dave @Luft_Krigare along with our numbers guy, Drew Bunting. Join the conversation! Fan with us at Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and with our podcast partner Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. _______________________________________________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our X can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/ ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/4sEsHxXOuts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Presented by 6D Helmets Do you remember the first time that you saw a STACYC Stability Cycle? I can. "Lucky kids!" I thought. "Why didn't weren't these around when I was a kid?" Now, can you believe that it has already been a decade since the STACYC was invented? That fact really makes me feel old! For this installment of the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast, we caught up with STACYC'S Matt Schumann, to talk about the effects that STACYCs have had on the sport of motocross, the recent LiveWire acquisition of DUST Moto, what's next for STACYC, and more!

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"Even the most digitized job sites still have a binder and a filing cabinet in the trailer." — Juliana Richard Butler, ProcoreWe sat down with Procore's Director of Product for Quality, Safety, and Media as part of our ongoing series on the state of construction safety technology. Her take cuts through a lot of the AI hype: paper isn't going anywhere soon, and the real unlock is reducing friction, not adding more forms.✅ NFC-enabled Studson helmets can surface certifications with a single tap, no wallet required✅ Procore's newly acquired Datagrid AI is built to support human intuition on the jobsite, not replace it✅ Healthcare's forced interoperability offers lessons for construction, but construction's openness to new tools is the advantage healthcare doesn't have✅ The best safety tech buyers plan 2-3 years out, not around a single RFPWatch now on Youtube and Spotify. Our free Construction Safety Report. Download your copy here: https://bricks-bytes.com/downloads/construction-safety/#bricksandbytes #bricksbytes #bricksbucksandbytes #aec #construction #constructiontech #ai #vcChapters00:00 Intro00:30 How to fix safety on construction sites01:13 What construction can learn from healthcare safety04:43 How mobile apps are changing construction safety07:39 Is construction safety actually digitised yet?10:23 What safety software really does on site14:18 Why workers don't adopt safety technology19:15 The real reason safety tech doesn't get used24:20 Where Procore fits in construction safety29:16 How AI will change construction safety29:17 Will AI replace safety managers?31:41 Using technology to prevent site accidents35:08 How to build a safety culture on site38:55 Why psychological safety matters in construction39:50 How customers shape safety technology45:28 Compliance vs productivity in safety tech50:37 How to choose the right safety technology

Presented by 6D Helmets Cade Clason has been a fixture in 450 Supercross main events for well over a decade now, and the privateer standout announced his retirement from professional racing a couple of months ago, just before the Salt Lake Supercross series finale. The Salt Lake City main event marked the 70th main event of Clason's career, and he joined us at Whistler Bike Park in British Columbia for a special vacation edition of the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast.

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Tyler sits down with a bona fide action legend — Lorenzo Lamas, star of “Renegade” and “Falcon Crest,” son of Hollywood royalty Fernando Lamas and Arlene Dahl. At 68, seven months sober, Lorenzo talks about the thing none of the tough-guy roles prepared him for: managing his fear without a drink — and the late-life relationship that finally gave him a reason to. It's a wide-open conversation about fame, fear, and starting over — proof that it's never too late. In this episode: Getting sober at 68 — and “managing my fear sober for the first time in my life” The action star's secret second career: 10 years flying helicopters, and why he loved the anonymity Hollywood royalty — growing up the son of Fernando Lamas and Arlene Dahl The $25,000 Playgirl shoot, a signed contract, and the lawyer who made the negatives disappear Studio 54, Chuck Zito, and the party years he says are “just lost” Jane Wyman pulls him aside on the “Falcon Crest” set: “You're not prepared” Why he rides — Sturgis, the Love Ride, and Bikers Against Child Abuse “Do something for other people” — how service quiets the monkey mind Finding “his person,” and what it means to give everything you have, clear-headed Guest: Lorenzo Lamas — actor (“Renegade,” “Falcon Crest,” “Grease”), helicopter pilot, longtime charity rider. Host: Tyler Ramsey — Punk Rock Sober. 0:00 — A Legend Walks In 1:39 — Joint Replacements and Feeling Better Than Ever 1:49 — Seven Months Sober at 68 2:08 — “It's Out There”: Finding His Person 2:37 — The Action Star's Secret Life as a Helicopter Pilot 4:22 — “Fuck It, I'll Go Back to Flight School” 6:40 — The 90-Minute Singing Act Nobody Knew About 9:24 — Hollywood Royalty: Fernando Lamas and Arlene Dahl 10:31 — Sharing a Producer With Heather's Podcast 12:30 — The Infamous Prince “Fart Concert” 14:03 — A Playgirl Cover, 1983 16:35 — The $25,000 Nude Shoot — and the Lawyer Who Killed It 20:16 — “Don't Fuck With Fernando Lamas” 21:12 — Reunited With H in a Buffalo Airport 22:31 — Managing Fear Sober for the First Time 24:28 — What's More Punk Rock Than Feeling Your Feelings? 26:06 — Studio 54: A Festival of Excess 27:06 — The Night Chuck Zito Decked a Movie Star 29:53 — The Volvo Splits and the Action-Star Pecking Order 31:00 — Reality TV, “Are You Hot?”, and What It Cost Him 34:15 — His Daughter Shane's Second Act 36:27 — The Moments That Got Lost 38:10 — Celebrity Apprentice: The Hardest Job on TV 42:45 — Why the Phone Stopped Ringing 47:10 — The Love Ride, Sturgis, and the Open Road 53:05 — The Phone, the Monkey Mind, and Riding Into Nature 57:13 — “Do Something for Other People” 59:33 — Bikers Against Child Abuse 62:15 — Freedom, Helmets, and Gary Busey 65:32 — Jane Wyman: “You're Not Prepared” 77:12 — Seven Months, One Day at a Time If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use, the SAMHSA National Helpline is free, confidential, and 24/7: 1-800-662-4357. In a crisis, call or text 988. #PunkRockSober #LorenzoLamas #Sobriety #Recovery #Renegade #SoberCurious #ItsNeverTooLate #HeatherLocklear #ActorInterview #MotorcycleCommunity

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Send us Fan MailAaron, Trent, and Peaches are back in the team room, and this one starts with Tasty Gains, UFC at the White House, soccer, Nitro Circus, sketchy bungee jumping, and somehow ends exactly where it needed to: Air Force Special Warfare pipeline standards.The crew gets into a reported Zulu course ruck event involving a 12-mile ruck at a 15-minute pace with a ruck weighing well over the standard 45 pounds. That turns into a bigger conversation about assessment and selection, training standards, instructional drift, normalized deviance, and why “war is hard” is not a good enough reason to create dumb training events.They also talk about the difference between expectations and standards, why evaluated events need to have a real purpose, why students should not be crushed just because previous generations got crushed, and how pipeline events can drift away from their original intent over time.Also covered: UFC 250, America's 250th, US soccer, Travis Pastrana, Dwayne Hackney's Air Force Cross story, Weapon School patch night, fighter pilot culture, and why Peaches probably does not need to do a 117-pound ruck to prove anything.If you are training for Air Force Special Warfare, waiting to ship, currently in development, or just interested in how military training standards should actually work, this episode matters.Check out Tasty Gains:TastyGains.comTrain with Modern Athlete Strength Systems:OnesReady.comOperator Training Summit:OperatorTrainingSummit.comJoin the Ones Ready membership for early access, members-only episodes, and exclusive merch.Chapters:00:00 - Ones Ready Intro01:05 - Tasty Gains Nootropics and Creatine Gummies02:42 - Modern Athlete Strength Systems and AFSOC Prep04:03 - Ones Ready Membership and MBRS-Only Episodes05:21 - Welcome Back With Aaron, Trent, and Peaches05:30 - UFC 250, the White House, and Fat People07:28 - US Soccer, Paraguay, and World Cup Energy10:58 - Nitro Circus at the White House11:11 - UFC Weather Rumors and Fight Delays12:25 - Drunk UFC Weigh-Ins and Bit or Real?14:24 - Getting Fooled by Satire Online15:34 - Trent Threatens Aaron's Tattoos16:02 - Bungee Jumping Disaster and Vacation Risk18:21 - Show and Tell Goes Off the Rails20:00 - Faces of Death, LiveLeak, and Old Internet Trauma22:19 - Air Force A&S and Zulu Course Updates22:50 - The Reported 117-Pound Zulu Ruck24:20 - Why Exceeding the Standard Is Not the Standard26:39 - Weapon School Patch Night and Fighter Pilot Culture28:24 - What It Means to Be a Weapons Patch30:20 - American Pie and Fighter Pilot Roll Call Chaos33:10 - Institutional Drift in the Pipeline34:48 - Dry Weight, Helmets, and Student Gear35:10 - Zulu Is Training, Not Selection36:17 - Why 100-Pound Rucks Are Not Smart Training37:53 - When Heavy Rucks Might Make Sense39:11 - This Is Not a Normal Pipeline Standard41:19 - What Should Candidates Train For?42:27 - AFSPECWAR Wait Times and IFT Scores43:14 - Travis Pastrana and Red Bull Madness44:33 - What If You Jump Without a Parachute?46:39 - Dwayne Hackney's Air Force Cross Story48:24 - Vietnam-Era Pararescue Stories49:31 - Weapon School Graduation and Space Force PSD51:19 - Evaluated Events Need a Real Purpose52:07 - Buddy Breathing and Operational Relevance52:30 - OFT Ruck Standard vs. Zulu Course Ruck54:25 - Normalized Deviance and the Monkey Story57:29 - Training Wing, Please Fix This58:31 - Final Thoughts and Wrap-UpSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comFind an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel...

Helmets and Heels 6-15-2026 by 1010 XL Jax Sports Radio

This week on Minnesota Military Radio, we break down the 2026 Minnesota Legislative session and what it means for Veterans and military families across the state. We discuss key outcomes including the successful passage of the Veterans Omnibus Bill with unanimous support, recognition for Southeast Asian Veterans of the Secret War in Laos, ongoing priorities […] The post 2026 MN Legislative Session Highlights for Veterans & Helmets to Hardhats appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

Join the host of Weekend Nightlife Suzanne Hill for The History Quiz, Sunday 14th of June, history of hats edition, to find out if you have the answer correct! 

Helmets and Heels 6-12-2026 by 1010 XL Jax Sports Radio

Spencer, Ethan, and MJ talk about mini golf attire, how they would wear a cape, and how the Pith Helmet is an underrated spring hat. They also launch into a big discussion on the concept of stylists, how it feels odd to outsource their creative taste, and how much they like to have a personal hand in how the decorate their lives, be it through art, books, furniture, and yes, clothes! Ethan's Blog: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2026/06/12/pith-helmets-whimsical-activities-a-plot-talk-with-marco-why-i-dont-believe-in-outsourcing-style/ https://alittlebitofrest.com/2026/06/12/i-said-yes-to-the-cape/ Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/ Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/ Podcast is produced by MJ

Presented by 6D Helmets On this installment of the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast, our friend Kristen Beat joins us to talk about how she went from law school student to action sports journalist. We also cover the WSX World Supercross Championship, the X Games, and Colby Raha's recent world record, and more!

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Cigar Nerds Podcast Helmets and Hutts. This week we talk about The Mandalorian and Grogu, Star Wars return to the big screen. In science we discuss rocket explosions, T-Rex arms, hologram assistants, and mech suits. In Nerd News we talk about X-Men 97, IP Man returns, The Odyssey, Modern Warfare 4, and The Get out […]

Cigar Nerds Podcast Helmets and Hutts. This week we talk about The Mandalorian and Grogu, Star Wars return to the big screen. In science we discuss rocket explosions, T-Rex arms, hologram assistants, and mech suits. In Nerd News we talk about X-Men 97, IP Man returns, The Odyssey, Modern Warfare 4, and The Get out […] The post Cigar Nerds Podcast: Helmets and Hutts appeared first on The ESO Network.

Helmets and Heels 6-1-2026 by 1010 XL Jax Sports Radio

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OTAs hit Allen Park and the Detroit Lions face a real offensive question. What will new OC Drew Petzing actually build in Detroit? Many expect heavy 12 and 13 personnel. The roster suggests something different. What Petzing Might Really Want The tight end room did not get the draft attention many anticipated. Targets like a combo tight end were on the radar. Names such as Nate Boerkircher, Oscar Delp, and Sam Rausch came up as the type. Riley Nowakowski, a tight end fullback from Indiana, fit that mold too. The Lions passed. That matters. Skipping those additions hints at a base that leans into receivers. Picture Isaac Tesla with Jameson Williams and Amon-Ra St. Brown on the field, with Sam LaPorta as the primary tight end. That package spreads space without surrendering toughness. It also fits a room built to win with speed and timing. If Petzing favors matchups and spacing, this roster can live in 11 while still bullying light boxes. Why Arizona Is a Bad Template Projecting Detroit from Arizona tape misses context. In Arizona, the wide receiver group was thin or hurt. The passing game sputtered outside of McBride. There were quarterback issues. Those factors pushed 12 and 13 personnel to stabilize the run and protection. Detroit is not built the same way. The Lions offensive tackles run block at a high level. They can create movement without extra big bodies. Duo and other downhill concepts do not need a constant tight end convoy here. Against nickel defenses and two-high safeties, the Lions can force lighter fits with speed on the field and still run with force. That opens play action, quick game, and shots for Williams while St. Brown and LaPorta churn first downs. Petzing inherits flexibility, not a mandate to go heavy. OTA Reality Check in Allen Park It is shorts and shells. No contact. Helmets are allowed. Practice jerseys, no shoulder pads. Much of it is seven on seven. OTA standouts can vanish when pads arrive. Chase Lucas once looked like an instant slot option as a seventh round pick. When the contact started, the depth chart told a different story. So, take early reports with caution. Roles and usage are the real tells. Watch which group shows up most: three wideouts with LaPorta, or frequent two tight end sets. Track where Williams aligns and how often Tesla works with starters. Note how often the Lions stress light boxes rather than stack big bodies. Those clues will say more about Petzing's NFL plan than any highlight from a non-contact Friday. This is the Detroit Lions Podcast lens on OTAs, focused on structure over sizzle. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #drewpetzing #lionsotas #kalifraymond #isaacteslaa #alimmcneill #keithabney #kendricklaw #lionsdefensivescheme #tyleikwilliams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Presented by 6D Helmets If the name Bob Rathkamp doesn't ring a bell, perhaps the brands Axo Sport America, Sinisalo Pacific, or Gaerne North America might. Rathkamp moved to California from his home in Minnesota when a job with O'Neal Distribution presented the opportunity to escape the harsh winters and enjoy year-round riding. Soon enough, he joined his good friend Jim Hale at Axo Sport America, and later took over the North American import and distribution duties for Sinisalo from Finland, and also Gaerne from Italy. Bob and I first met in the early 1990s when I was an assistant editor at Cycle News, and in this installment of the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast, we recall many of the great times and products of the past three decades...

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