Golden Hour

Skope comes back to the Vermont to catch up with Travis and reflect on the golden era with his lil' brother Justin. Luke Sullivan and Travis Card started filming clips when Mateo and Ethan and Seth put out their indie videos Shred the Rad and Beerlington. A labor of love, their skate flic, Peace of Time, opened up their life paths to music and media production. Luke lives in the bay area with his...

Ryan Edwards is one of the O.G's who inspired a generation of Vermont skaters. Hailing from Protection Ave, Plattsburgh, NY, he has been a part of the Burlington scene since Talent Skate Park opened. Ryan was featured in Good Things Come to Those Who Skate produced by Travis and Shaun in 2010. Ryan Edwards is one of the O.G's who inspired a generation of Vermont skaters. Hailing from Protection Av...

Mavstar received the “Most Improved” Vermont Hip Hop Award last year. Now with his 4th full length, “Verona” we can hear what his progress has been leading up to. THEN WHAt produced the beats, Skysplitter mixed and mastered it, and Wombaticus Rex, D French, Konflik, Joint Manipulation, Humble and Eskae all threw down. Aside from being nice on the mic and in character, Mav majored in music theory a...

Burlington's own DJ collective, Aquatic Underground, continues to gain momentum as an unstoppable force in the electronica scene, even as they expand into the larger world of mixed music. AQUG is: Luke (CRWD CTRL) Mitch, Trav and Phil (not present). IG: / aquaticunderground @travisroyalford @iamcrwdctrl @miitch_almond @philthaay www.mixcloud.com/AquaticUnderground

Robscure has been one of the more recognizable names to come out of Vermont Hip-Hop in recent years. His current living situation with Jarv and Nahte Renmus could be a sitcom, "VT Rappers in Brooklyn". IG - / robscure LT - https://linktr.ee/Robscure Unfamiliar? Try listening to one of these. BC - https://robscure.bandcamp.com/album/w ... Golden Hour is Shaun Machia and Travis Card Theme Music by E...

Rico James and Tha Truth, beat producer/rapper super-duo, have been making music in the Burlington area for a long time. From earlier projects before they worked together like Self-Portrait and Cultural Chemistry, they have been growing roots and developing branches in VT Hip-Hop. They performed with Craig G, Dana Dane and Marley Marl on 3/9/2024, just after this episode was premiered. IG: / https...

Meet our friend Boxguts. He has 57 albums. The process of making them has helped hone him into the disciplined lyricist, graff-artist and excellent human he is today. Give him a listen, for all honorable artists. https://boxguts.bandcamp.com/album/ro ... BC - https://boxguts.bandcamp.com/ IG -   / boxguts   WEB - https://boxguts.com/ Golden Hour is Travis Card and Shaun Ma...

Cody Hale reconnects with Trav and Collin after living on the west coast for 10 years. Cody and Collin Hale have been setting the bar for skaters in Vermont since the 90's. They tell stories about how they got sponsors, who put them on, and some of their fondest clips. Cody's Transworld Part - • Video Check Out: Cody Hale - TransWor... Shout Outs! Nick Montague - https://www.instagram.com/thebside...

Ben Danger has been cruising around the country in his RV making art, throwing parties and curating shows. After co-founding Wildlife and Sticky Brand in Burlington, VT, he linked with some established glass industry heads and started Danger Visual. Ben gives credit to A-Dog, Hannah and Dave of Talent and Burlington for empowering his creative potential. IG: https://www.instagram.com/dangervisual/...

Mike Plante has been a positive creative force in the community since the first time he said, "Yes". His reputation as an eclectic DJ may precede him, but he is also a gifted athlete, a visual artist, a coach and a teacher. After traveling to Africa he got involved in social work counciling displaced kids. Transplante leads with his heart and is always the first to lend a helping hand. If you have...

Chris Colbourn has achieved so much that we are humbled and proud, and that's true of the entire community that saw him come-up. Cookie came back to his home town for A-Dog Day 10 and sat down with us for a trip down memory lane. We talk about growing up skating, the industry and his artwork. IG: / chriscolbourn Sponsors: Worble, New Balance Numeric, Independent Trucks, Spitfire Wheels, Bronson Sp...

One-of-a-kind DJ, executive chef, producer, record label owner and O.G. homie JJ Vezina has achieved prestigious accolades from all directions. Whether he's preparing meals for presidents, hitting the top 5 on iTunes Reggae charts or throwing epic parties in LA, JJ has continued to get recognition for his excellent work. JJ's Music - https://Upsetta.com IG https://www.instagram.com/dante_vezina/ h...

Jordan Johnson is a Burlington homie, skater, sneaker dealer and he started a paint and drywall business. Recently Jordan has partnered with Kyle Burroughs on The B-Side. Support Vermont Skating. https://www.thebsidevt.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thebsidevt/ https://www.instagram.com/queencity_s ... Golden Hour is Travis Card and Shaun Machia Theme music by: Es-k: https://beatsbyesk.com and Sky...

Seth Neary is the founder of Driven Studio, a world-class agency producing ads for clients such as Cabot and Ben&Jerry's. He won his first snowboard in a street skating contest, then became a three time half-pipe world champion snowboarder. He worked with A-dog and Hannah at The B-Side. Driven Studio: https://www.drivenstudio.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/seth__neary/ Golden Hour is Travi...

The homies join us for our first live show and a Pop Quiz Trivia Challenge. Golden Hour is Shaun Machia and Travis Card https://goldenhourvt.com Intro Music by: Skysplitter - https://www.instagram.com/skysplitter/ and Es-K - https://beatsbyesk.com

The Tipsy Pickle combines pickles with spirits, beer and cider from around the state to create flavors of unparalleled depth. Angela Chicoine resigned as Vermont's assistant medical examiner to start a pickle company. Now she has a new kitchen space and three good food awards. IG https://www.instagram.com/thetipsypic ... Web https://thetipsypickle.com YT @Thetipsypickle-mb7dj

Charlie Mayne, rapper, funk, R&B artist from California was led to VT in 2012 by his long lost sisters. His recent release, Peppermint Tea, has been widely acclaimed. He’s now with JMJ records, selling his art and always making new music. Follow: https://linktr.ee/charliemayne IG: https://www.instagram.com/therealcharlie_mayne/ art page: https://www.instagram.com/therealcharlie_mayneart/ Peppe...

WRUV, L-Burners, RJ’s Cabana Night, the Jazz Fest Reggae tent and Mi-Yard at Nectars. Matt Robinson has been a big part of Burlington's soundtrack since he first put his hands on C-low's Tech' 12's. His influence on on what we listen to, DJ culture and the shows in VT will never be fully quantified. (Monique's song) Shine on (feat. Chel Strong) DJ Big Dog and Es-K https://broccolirob.bandcamp.com/...

Matt Lawrence started skating around ’86 and DJing shortly thereafter. The Burlington punk, hip-hop and reggae scene was all under one roof then. Many life paths were steered by Matty’s creative inspiration that radiated from his connection to music, skating, and art. His skate company, Lock Skates, keeps him busy hand painting one-of-a-kind skateboards for people like you. IG: https://www.instagr...

Rhettman is a legendary DJ and cultural ambassador for Burlington VT. Back in the day he started Flex Records, with Iceman and they inspired a whole generation of DJ's. During the heydays of Club Toast and the Vermont Reggae Fest, Flex Records was Burlington's access point to the music. Golden Hour is Shaun Machia and Travis Card Intro Music by: Skysplitter - https://www.instagram.com/skysplitter/...

Fattie B is a Vermont Hip-Hop legend. Earlier this month his collaborative project, GUMBO, won the Vermont Hip Hop Award for Best Album. On February 11, 2023 Gumbo will be live here at the Double E Performance Center in Essex, VT. Lyricist, DJ, Artist, Designer Kyle "Fattie B" Thompson tells stories about touring with Belizbeha and teaming up with Konflik and A-Dog to form Eye-Oh-You. Opening Stee...

Kevin Statesir is the Co-Founder of The Double E and Higher Ground performance venues. His business partner, Peter Edelman spearheaded the vision for the Essex Experience plaza 5 years ago. The Double E, located at the Essex Cinemas, is a multi venue performance center, bar and restaurant. It currently offers local and national touring acts, and benefit shows, in its Dolby sound engineered theater...

Musician, skater and local legend Andy Lugo talks about many things Burlington, VT including The B-Side, A-Dog, Shred the Rad, his many musical projects and then he plays us an original song, “Under the Skin”. Andy Lugo’s Music: https://andylugo.bandcamp.com/music Second Agenda: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7uR7YZTjoCrjWpyfgkOKo7 Intro Music by: Skysplitter – https://www.instagram.com/skysplitt...

Since her high school days in Colchester, Hannah Deene-Wood has been the queen of Vermont Skateboarding. After managing the B-Side, a keystone skate shop of the 90's, Hannah and Dave opened Talent, Vermont's first real indoor park. After having to close the doors during the economic downturn, the community got together to help Talent reopen as a non-profit, testimony that Hannah Deene-Wood is Verm...

Jeffrey Humble is a farmer, graff artist and rapper. He's been influential in the Burlington hip-hop scene for decades. Look into Alpha Centauri with Mavstar, produced by Nastee and his Album Good Company produced by Then What. Check his music out - https://mchumble.bandcamp.com/ Intro Music by: Skysplitter - https://www.instagram.com/skysplitter/ and Es-k - https://www.instagram.com/beatsbyesk/