Rick Smith and Mike Wagers

Boldly Go Podcast

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The Boldly Go Podcast is where big ideas meet the future of public safety. Hosted by Axon Founder and CEO Rick Smith and former Seattle PD Chief Operating Officer Mike Wagers, each episode explores the transformative tech, visionary leaders, and pioneering ventures shaping tomorrow. Hear unfiltered conversations with the innovators redefining what’s possible—because the future doesn’t wait.

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Rick Smith and Mike Wagers

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Episode 3: Inside Axon Week: Top Launches, Lessons & Epic Moments 09.05.2025 1:31:49

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, it’s a fast-paced look at innovation, impact, and unforgettable stories.

Episode 2: High Voltage Vikings 02.05.2025 1:05:41

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 training. From MMA knockouts to jiu-jitsu takedowns, Espen brings brutal honesty, scientific rigor, and Norse-level intensity to a conversation about how cutting-edge training and next-gen TASER tech are reshaping law enforcement from the ground up. BOLD...

Episode 1: THE FIRST RISK 21.04.2025 1:36:15

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 name to the (many) failures that preceded Rick’s eventual success scaling a TASER energy weapon business in the late 1990s. BOLDLY GO is the podcast where big ideas meet the future of public safety. Hosted by Axon Founder and CEO Rick Smith and former Se...