The Water Skier Magazine’s Hit It Podcast

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Welcome to Hit It, The Water Skier Magazine’s podcast powered by USA Water Ski & Wake Sports where we go on the water with some of the top athletes from 3-event, show skiing, barefooting and everything in between. This podcast is brought to you by Visit Central Florida, the water ski capital of the world. For more on USA Water Ski & Wake Sports, visit our website, www.usawaterski.org.

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The Tower, Chris Parrish -- a life of gratitude and water skiing

May 02 2024 53 mins  
A three-time world record holder, two-time Masters champion and four-time Moomba Masters champion, Chris Parrish discusses his approach to life, slalom skiing, and what it took to create a course record that has stood since 2005.

Wakeskating pioneer and Red Bull Athlete Brian Grubb

Apr 04 2024 38 mins  
Wakeskating pioneer and two-time world champion Brian Grubb achieved an extraordinary feat in an innovative project that combined drone wakeskating and BASE jumping late last year from a Dubai skyscraper. Brian joins host Tyler Boyd on this episode of the Hit It! Podcast to talk about that first-of-its-kind-achievement, his life on and off the water, and much more.

USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Executive Director Kevin Michael

Feb 28 2024 64 mins  
Kevin Michael, the new executive director of USA Water Ski & Wake Sports, joins host Tyler Boyd on this episode of The Water Skier magazine’s Hit It! podcast, presented by Visit Central Florida, and discusses his vision for the organization and his more than 30-year career in the towed water sports industry.

Peace, Love and Waterskiing's own Corey Vaughn

Feb 08 2024 63 mins  
In this episode we are joined by the man behind Peace, Love & Water Skiing, Corey Vaughn. One of the premier slalom water skiers in the world, Corey talks to us about his path to professional water skiing, and his goals for the future with the 2024 season on the horizon.

Hall of Famer Camille Duvall, a.k.a., the Golden Goddess of Water Skiing

Jan 04 2024 43 mins  
Camille Duvall, a.k.a. the Golden Goddess of Water Skiing, kicks off Season 3 and the year 2024 for The Water Skier magazine’s Hit It! Podcast, presented by Visit Central Florida. Camille’s Hall of Fame resume says it all: 43-time Pro Tour Champion, five-time Masters Champion, five-time Coors Light Pro Tour Slalom Grand Prix Champion, and 1985 World Slalom Champion. She joins h

Slalom record holder, ’23 Waterski Pro Tour champion Nate Smith

Dec 07 2023 57 mins  
To close out the ’23 season, host Tyler Boyd talks with the world slalom record holder, Nate Smith. They recap his success on the Waterski Pro Tour, where he earned the top spot. Plus, what it will take to run 43-off, his approach in the slalom course, and Nate’s consistency amongst the best in the sport.

Connor Pogetto and Brian Detrick

Nov 02 2023 45 mins  
2023 World Disabled Overall Champion Connor Poggetto isn’t an athlete defined by his disability. A member of four USA Adaptive Water Ski Teams, Poggetto and USA Adaptive Water Ski Team Coach Brian Detrick join host Tyler Boyd to talk Team USA, adaptive skiing, and the goals that Poggetto has for himself both on and off the water.

Father and son powerhouses: Jack and Jon Travers

Oct 05 2023 46 mins  
Be sure to check out Episode 22 of The Water Skier magazine's Hit It! podcast, presented by Visit Central Florida. Hall of Fame water ski coach Jack Travers and his son, professional slalom skier Jon Travers, catch up with host Tyler Boyd to discuss the upcoming IWWF World Waterski Championships, the ins and outs of operating a storied water ski school, Jon’s continued success of

Rising slalom superstar Allie Nicholson

Sep 07 2023 39 mins  
Fresh off her first pro victory of 2023 and the most recent female athlete to run 39-1/2 off, rising slalom superstar Allie Nicholson catches up with host Tyler Boyd to discuss her love of water skiing, her breakout 2023 season, her role with The Water Ski Broadcasting Company, and much more.

Water skiing is a kick for NFL kicking legend David Akers

Aug 03 2023 58 mins  
What do you do after a 16-year football career? Former NFL kicker David Akers joins the Hit It! Podcast to talk about his unlikely journey from football kicker to slalom skier, the similarities between the two disciplines, and how his competitive drive continues to fuel his endeavors today.