Monster Energy's UNLEASHED Podcast Welcomes Rookie Skateboarder Kieran Woolley

Monster Energy is proud to welcome young rookie skateboarder and X Games gold medalist Kieran Woolley on Episode 37 of the sports and pop culture podcast UNLEASHED with The Dingo and Danny.

CORONA, Calif., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Let’s hear it from the new generation! Monster Energy is proud to welcome young rookie skateboarder and X Games gold medalist Kieran Woolley on Episode 37 of the sports and pop culture podcast UNLEASHED with The Dingo and Danny, and newly added personality Brittney Palmer.

Recorded inside Monster Energy headquarters in Corona, California, the latest one-hour episode released today across Monster Energy’s social media channels. The episode shines a light on the fast-rising 18-year-old skateboarder from Minnamurra, Australia, who just stole the spotlight at X Games 2022 in July by claiming the gold medal in Men’s Skateboard Park and travels the world as one of the sport’s most talented young riders.

“My dad and I were always traveling to go surfing and we would always go to skateparks. Or we would travel for motocross and go to a skatepark. I was skating all these different parks and getting used to all these different transitions. So that helped me become more well-rounded,” said Woolley about his formative years in the episode.

Fans can now tune in to Episode 37 of UNLEASHED featuring Monster Energy’s Woolley. Released today, the new podcast is streaming on all major platforms, including Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube.

Hailing from Australia, Woolley is part of a new generation of skateboarders who can destroy any terrain. Raised on a steady diet of surfing and concrete skateparks, he won his first competitions as a young teenager. Representing Australia in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Woolley had a viral moment by accidentally taking out a cameraman on live TV. After being voted ‘New Gen of the Year’ in the Slam Magazine Skater of the Year Awards, he had his breakout season in 2022: After taking silver in his debut at X Games Chiba in Spring, he proceeded to win the bowl contest at legendary CPH Open in Copenhagen, then caused a major upset by taking gold at X Games 2022. And he’s only eighteen!

Learn about Woolley’s current winning streak in conversation with the two podcast hosts, Australian action sports personality Luke “The Dingo” Trembath and professional snowboarder Danny Kass on Episode 37 of UNLEASHED. Tune in right here.

Raised by a father with a passion for surfing, Woolley grew up in Queensland, Australia dividing his time between the waves and concrete skateparks. “Just outside having fun in the surf. Skating, riding a motor bike and just hanging out with family and friends,” said Woolley on UNLEASHED about his upbringing. But after his father broke his neck in a surf accident when Woolley was only 11, the focus shifted fully to skateboarding. “After dad had the accident, he couldn’t take me surfing anymore. So, I just started going to the skatepark a whole lot more and it all just went from there.”

Drawing inspiration from iconic all-terrain skateboarders like Grant Taylor and Cardiel, Woolley developed a ‘skate everything’ approach at a young age and began ruling contests as a young teen. “It went from having fun with the mates to skating competitions, winning competitions, traveling to America. And now I’m pretty much living out here and traveling the world,” said Woolley.

What’s more, Woolley is part of a rare breed of skateboarders to master the latest technical kickflip variations and switchstance tricks, while also throwing down powerful classics like boneless ones and Miller Flips in the same line. On UNLEASHED, he credits his diverse approach to being raised by older skateboarders at Mondo Deluxe skateshop who taught him about trick history.

His skills earned Woolley a chance to represent Australia in skateboarding’s debut as an official discipline in the Tokyo Olympics, where he finished in fifth place in the Men’s Skateboard Park event. He earned a moment of mainstream fame at the games by knocking down a cameraman in his run and responding like a true sportsman. “Honestly, the Olympics were the least pressure I ever felt in a skateboard competition. Because my goal was to make into the Olympics, and after I made that, I was just trying to go as hard as possible in practice.”

Speaking on the overall impact of the Olympic Games, Woolley said: “The Olympics have had a good effect on skateboarding, but hasn’t affected the core side of skateboarding, I don’t think. But it’s brought a lot of new people in and overall brought more mainstream recognition to skateboarding. It’s safe to say that Woolley is getting recognition and having the ride of his life in 2022. After clinching silver in his X Games debut in Spring, he rose all the way to the top at X Games 2022 and walked away with gold.

Right now, Woolley is traveling to the world’s best parks and filming highly anticipated video parts with his sponsors, including Monster Energy. “I have a bunch of projects going right now. My main goal is to film a full pro part for Monarch [skateboard company]. Deadline is coming up quick, so I have a few trips in mind.”

Want to hear it from Monster Energy’s Woolley? Visit the landing page to access Episode 37 of the UNLEASHED with The Dingo and Danny Podcast featuring skateboard rookie Kieran Woolley.

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 possess the interview skills to find common ground with guests from any type of 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 and Danny 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.

For more on Monster Energy and the UNLEASHED Podcast, visit http://www.monsterenergy.com. Also follow Monster Energy on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok for exclusive content and athlete features.

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Based in Corona, California, Monster Energy is the leading marketer of energy drinks and alternative beverages. Refusing to acknowledge the traditional, Monster Energy supports the scene and sport. Whether motocross, off-road, NASCAR, MMA, BMX, surf, snowboard, ski, skateboard, or the rock and roll lifestyle, Monster Energy is a brand that believes in authenticity and the core of what its sports, athletes and musicians represent. More than a drink, it’s the way of life lived by athletes, sports, bands, believers, and fans. See more about Monster Energy including all of its drinks at http://www.monsterenergy.com.

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