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Today on the podcast.

We chat to Brad Smeele.  What an absolute weapon of a human being he is.

Brad Smeele's thrill-seeking, fast-paced life as a professional wakeboarder came to an abrupt halt when an accident caused him to become a quadriplegic. Wakeboarding is like waterskiing, but on a single board with aerial tricks added in. It's a freestyle sport for super-athletic adrenalin junkies.

Brad was at the peak of his career, pushing the sport to new heights and perfecting tricks that no one else could achieve. He was also a sought-after model and relished his free-wheeling lifestyle. But in July 2014, while practising his latest trick, he landed badly. Catastrophically, in fact. He landed on his neck, completely crushing his spinal cord and becoming a quadriplegic immediately.

For someone whose whole life was built around his physical prowess, this was completely and utterly devastating. Brad has had to work through a great deal, from being an incredibly physical person in all senses of the word to being someone with very limited use of his body. The struggle has been monumental, but he's come to a place of acceptance.

In his book he shares his epic story and the lessons he has learnt from an unexpected teacher. He now brings the same focus and determination he brought to his wakeboarding career to inspiring others


4:08 - Jetski dam story.
5:50 - Wakeboard incident & aftermath.
22:30 - Insurance.
25:10 - The Chair.
29.30 - Red Bull Wings for Life World Run.
34:43 - Spinal research + current pain/feeling.
36:50 - Writing the book.
41:30 - Dating.
43:25 - Static breath holds + diving.
49:33 - Future plans.

Helpful links.


You can get a copy of Brad's book at all good bookstores or online through Amazon: https://amzn.to/4aZ8Bv0 
https://vimeo.com/5439404?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2bZ5T-Atg98dqXtLSoBPjjFoK0LqCo9jbBfVzmNzqr58Mqdy30I-MN_tU_aem_AaulS8eNtOw0nNe-JT-G2oKJX8XnAm5xve88S1DT3Hk1eQaZyAf_W26Lv3zRrISyV5xM2C5BQ6-UhbrFq2Nzu9BZ 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_Z0Ee9P5yA 
https://www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/en 

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1 - Smoko chat - 6 year old Jay would be proud.
4:03 - What would the 6 year old version of you be proud of?
7 - Name the new Warriors bar.
9:49 - Daily Dump - Harley Baggers Series. https://bit.ly/3wfaOn4 
13:36 - Dad Jokes.
15:55 - Leo DiCaprio - Is he really a ‘green’ guy?
20:55 - What was your ‘clocked life’ moment?
25:41 - Alex Volkanovski funny tradie video.
28:51 - Joaquin Sings.
32:45 - Owain from Waaaaaaalleeessss fights back against work place bully.
36:46 - Must Watch. Alone Australia. https://bit.ly/3Uk0GSa 
41:37 - Long term stitch up on a mans wife.
44:33 - Honey badgers poem.
47:09 - Jay’s work freezer and Vegas.
50:49 - Late mail.
53:26 - Last Drinks.
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1:15 - Smoko Chat - Jake Paul Mike Tyson update.
5:27 - Grand Design tv show perfectly summed up.
8 - Deep dive - Greenland Shark.
11:21 - Super wild yarn about a work security swipe card.
14:28 - Wasp sting to the tongue in a foreign country.
19:48 - Ever had to bribe your way out of something in another country.
24:22 - Dutch Barn vodka and Tim Naki update.
29:17 - Shaun Johnsons lack of tools.
34:27 - What are the minimal must-have tools for your house?
36:32 - Gandhi Quotes.
39:32 - Hair tie stitch up. Setting fire to relationships.
43:55 - Relationship stitch ups - Lee’s sister’s undies.
48 - Workplace stitch ups.
50 - Quarter past joke.
52:40 - Squat while you eat.
56:09 - Late mail.
60:20 - Last drinks.
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1 - Smoko chat. - Fire ant late mail.
7:07 - Gabe from Weekend Mish chat.
11:42 - Lee’s cof-tea drink.
15:26 - What weird stuff are you into?
18:21 - Unskilled saw pt 1.
22:48 - Unskilled saw pt 2.
31:31 - This week in science.
34:20 - A new nickname.
35:20 - Tried and survived.
40:22 - The Danny - Alexa Replacement.
43:21 - Slipknot grew up rich.
47:02 - Must watch - What Jennifer did. https://bit.ly/4denFXf 
49:57 - A great kid stitch up.
52:47 - Late Mail.
55:24 - Last Drinks.
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Today on the radio show


1.50 - What animals we wouldn't eat
5 - An incredible Burger King ad
7.37 - Friday F Yeahs
9.48 - Sibling Rivalry
13.21 - It's been a while
17.48 - A plant lights a deck on fire
20.34 - Take My Money - https://bit.ly/3UJSzzP 
23.17 - Friday Funny
25.37 - Man Flu PSA
28.44 - Run For Your Life podcast episode
32 - Friday F Yeahs
33.47 - Must Listen - Where's My Money? - 
38.15 - Friday Funny
40.16 - Fried Chicken
44 - Late mail
46.24 - Last drinks

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3.40 - BJ like a boss workshop
12.10 - Suggesting a workshop for your partner
18.40 - Sex becoming work
20.10 - BJ takeaways

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