BOLDLY GO
Episodes
Episode 21 - Sparking the British TASER Revolution
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this emotional and historically rich episode, Rick and Mike sit down in London with longtime friend and former UK Taser distributor Kevin Coles to ...
Episode 20 - Living in a Virtual World
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Boldly Go, hosts Rick Smith and Mike Wagers sit down with Piotr Baczynski, founder and CEO of Immersion Labs, for a deep dive into ...
Episode 19 - Rise of the New Generation Part 2
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this lively episode of Boldly Go, former Axon president Luke Larson and current president Josh Isner join for a candid, hilarious, and heartfelt co...
Episode 18 - Rise of The New Generation
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this laugh-out-loud episode of Boldy Go, Rick Smith, Mike Wagers, and special guests Luke Larson and Josh Isner swap stories about Axon’s scrappy...
Episode 17: The AI Epsiode
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 17 of Boldly Go, Rick Smith and Mike Wagers dive deep into artificial intelligence, exponential technological change, and the bold future ...
Episode 16: Pirates, Dinosaurs, and Body Cameras (ft. Luke Larson)
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 16 of Boldly Go, Rick Smith continues his conversation with former Axon President Luke Larson, diving into the pivotal years that transform...
Episode 15: The Briefcase, The Break-In, and The Bigger Picture (ft. Luke Larson)
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When a stolen prototype disappears and an unexpected guest breaks in, the Boldly Go crew must decode what’s real, what’s planted, and who’s play...
Episode 14: Axon’s Make-or-Break Pivot
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rick Smith and Mike Wagers recount Axon’s 2004-05 crucible—media hit-jobs, short-seller assaults and a hidden mole—and the audacious Axon Flex p...
Episode 13: Surviving TASER's Most Tumultuous Year
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rick and Mike rewind to 2005, the year Axon (formerly TASER International) faced its toughest battles yet—SEC investigations, internal betrayal, pat...
Episode 12 : The John Oliver Special (pt. 2)
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 12 of the Boldly Go podcast continues the deep dive into addressing and rebutting claims made in a John Oliver segment criticizing Axon and th...
Episode 11: The John Oliver Special (pt. 1)
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Rick and Mike in Episode 11 of the Boldly Go Podcast as they unpack a lively and insightful response to comedian John Oliver's controversial ...
Episode 10: How TASER gets tested with Dr Jeff Ho
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 10, join renowned medical expert Dr. Jeffrey Ho as he takes us into the lab to scientifically explore how TASER devices affect the human bo...
Episode 9: Mythbusting TASER
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a hard-hitting, myth-shattering episode of the Boldly Go Podcast! Rick Smith and Mike Wagers join forces with legendary biomedical inven...
Episode 8: The Tipping Point That Forged Axon
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rick and Mike dive into Axon's most chaotic chapter yet — the post-IPO rocket ride that nearly blew the company up. Think Lamborghinis, soaring stoc...
Episode 7: The Scrappy IPO Who Could
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you get when you mix startup grit, a $500K lifeline, and one wild pitch tour? Rick and Mike unpack Axon’s bumpy, brilliant path to going pub...
Episode 6: The Buffalo Rider
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hans Marrero once beat the Air TASER in a public demo—now he’s Axon’s Chief Instructor, reshaping how officers prepare for real-world encounters...
Episode 5: The Auto Taser Chronicles
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This one’s a rollercoaster. Rick, Mike, and returning guest Steve Tuttle take us deep into one of Axon's most chaotic chapters: the Auto Taser s...
Episode 4: Bold Beginnings
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this exciting episode, we’re joined by special guest Steve Tuttle to uncover the inspiring story behind Axon’s rise. Steve shares firsthand exp...
Episode 3: Inside Axon Week: Top Launches, Lessons & Epic Moments
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rick, Mike, and Abi Stock break down the boldest highlights from Axon Week 2025. From AI-powered tools and breakthrough tech to drone shows and donuts...
Episode 2: High Voltage Vikings
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode two of Boldly Go, co-hosts Rick Smith and Mike Wagers welcome their first guest: Espen , a real-life Viking and Norway’s head of TASER tr...
Episode 1: THE FIRST RISK
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the inaugural episode of Boldly Go, co-hosts Rick Smith and Mike Wagers dive into the origins of TASER technology—from how the device got its nam...