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Monster Energy’s UNLEASHED Podcast Welcomes Team USA Snowboarder and Triple-Threat Extraordinaire Judd Henkes

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Monster Energy is proud to welcome multi-talented snowboarder, surfer, and skateboarder Judd Henkes on Episode 326 of the sports and pop culture podcast UNLEASHED with The Dingo, Danny, and Brittney.

CORONA, Calif., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — How about a pro snowboarder who could also be a sponsored surfer? Monster Energy is proud to welcome multi-talented snowboarder, surfer, and skateboarder Judd Henkes on Episode 326 of the sports and pop culture podcast UNLEASHED with The Dingo, Danny, and Brittney.

“My dad taught me how to surf when I was super young. He always said, “If you don’t like sand, you grew up in the wrong family.” – Judd Henkes

Recorded at Studio M inside Monster Energy headquarters in Corona, California, the one-hour episode featuring the 22-year-old snowboarder from La Jolla, California, is now live on all major platforms.

The episode drops to coincide with the online premiere of the new Monster Energy-produced ‘Greenhorn’ film, showcasing Judd Henkes and his all-around talent as both a snowboarder and a surfer. The amazingly scenic and action-packed film is shot across Canada, Alaska, Indonesia, and beyond by the acclaimed and progressive cinematic talent Spencer Whiting, aka “Gimbal God. Whiting reveals another side of Judd’s talent with a breakout backcountry segment while also showcasing a shocking set of skill and grit in waves of true size and consequence. Watch Greenhorn here, released today on Monster Energy’s YouTube channel.

“It was Spencer ‘Gimbal God’ and my idea. It started out as kind of an edit. We were planning to only film in Indonesia, Chile, and New Zealand. It was just going to be a five-minute edit of surf and snow, like a little sample platter to show what we could do. Then, in Indonesia, we got some pretty crazy clips that seemed too good to just be in an edit. So, our team manager thought it would be a great idea to be an entire film,” said Henkes about his new film on UNLEASHED.

For the full conversation with the innovative snowboarder, tune into Episode 326 of UNLEASHED with The Dingo, Danny, and Brittney Fueled by Monster Energy. The new podcast is streaming on all major platforms, including Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube.

Raised on the sunny beaches of La Jolla, California, Henkes was destined to evolve into a multi-talented board sports prodigy. When he picked up snowboarding at the young age of four, skateboarding and surfing came naturally to him. Over the years, Henkes rapidly progressed in all three board sports while excelling in all snowboard disciplines, a testament to his natural riding style and technical ability. At the mere age of 14, Henkes turned heads with an unprecedented fifth-place finish in Halfpipe at the vaunted 2016 Burton U.S. Open. A Mammoth Mountain Snowboard Team member, he’s been competing on the big stage in X Games and Dew Tour contests since 2019. As his next challenge, Henkes aims to represent the United States in the Winter Olympics as part of Team USA. Despite his contest ambitions, Judd also took on the challenge over the past 18 months to showcase both his snowboarding and equally adept surfing skills in his new film ‘Greenhorn,’ documented behind the lens of progressive and hyper-creative Spencer Whiting. Get the inside scoop from the multi-hyphenate talent– only on UNLEASHED!

Whiting and Henkes started filming Greenhorn in May 2022 at the following locations: Indonesia, Chile, New Zealand, Norway, Ireland, Alaska, Wyoming, and Whistler, featuring water-based scenes in all types of ocean conditions, and cold, snowy environments where Henkes dropped in on his first Alaska line. The name Greenhorn references a rookie’s first year on a boat, and since this was Judd’s first solo project, the name seemed fitting. Watch ‘Greenhorn’ here on Monster Energy’s YouTube channel. “I’m ready to set this thing free!” said Henkes on UNLEASHED.

Hear the inside story in conversation with the three podcast hosts, Australian action sports personality Luke “The Dingo” Trembath, professional snowboarder Danny Kass, as well as artist, model, and UFC ambassador Brittney Palmer. Tune in right here.

When Henkes first started snowboarding, he built his skills riding the legendary snow park at Mammoth Mountain next to the sport’s most notorious riders. “I didn’t really feel any pressure. But I was stoked that so many famous snowboarders were riding the same mountain. It was just super motivating and inspiring,” said Henkes on UNLEASHED.

Henkes started his journey in sunny Southern California, which allowed him to focus on all board sports. “I started skateboarding, surfing, and snowboarding – all at the same time. I do not remember life before the board,” said Henkes. “My dad taught me how to surf when I was super young. He always said, “If you don’t like sand, you grew up in the wrong family.'”

Before long, Henkes found himself on track to become a competitive snowboarder at the highest level in 2016 when he landed in fifth place at the coveted Burton U.S. Open. “That was the first point in my life when I felt that I could really do this.” One year later, he took the silver medal in slopestyle at the 2017 Junior World Championships, followed by a bronze medal at the FIS Junior World Championships in 2019. “Junior Worlds are super fun. I enjoyed going and competing against a bunch of juniors,” said Henkes.

Since making his X Games debut in 2019, Henkes has been riding in the big leagues. “I enjoy competing. Although these past couple of years, I was kind of in a competitive rut, I feel. I wasn’t enjoying it that much. But last year, I had a lot of fun figuring out that competitive mindset,” said Henkes. “I think previously I was too focused on the results, and that prevented me from getting into the ‘zone.’ I was battling myself in previous years.”

Want to hear the full story? Visit the landing page to access Episode 326 of UNLEASHED with The Dingo, Danny, and Brittney featuring Team USA snowboarder Judd Henkes.

Episodes of UNLEASHED are filmed on a special set inside Studio M at Monster Energy headquarters in Corona, California. The podcast is hosted by the dynamic duo of Australian action sports personality Luke “The Dingo” Trembath and professional snowboarder Danny Kass. Known for their deep roots in action sports culture, the two starred in the beloved cult TV show ‘The Adventures of Danny and The Dingo’ on Fuel TV for five action-packed seasons in the early 2010s. Both hosts have walked the walk as pro snowboarders and are joined by artist, model, and UFC ambassador Brittney Palmer. Together, the three hosts possess the interview skills to find common ground with guests from any type of background – sports and pop culture. Always look out for new episodes dropping bi-weekly on Mondays.

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The UNLEASHED with The Dingo, Danny, and Brittney Podcast is here to celebrate the personalities behind the Monster Energy lifestyle. With each episode dedicated to a unique guest or topic, listeners learn about living on the edge and advancing the state of the art in the world of high-energy sports as well as music, games, and pop culture from individuals at the top of their game. More than a drink, Monster Energy is a way of life lived by athletes, sports, bands, believers, and fans – and the podcast is an extension of this unique DNA.

For more on Monster Energy and the UNLEASHED Podcast, visit http://www.monsterenergy.com. Also, follow Monster Energy on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok for exclusive content and athlete features.

About Monster Energy
Based in Corona, California, Monster Energy is the leading marketer of energy drinks and alternative beverages. Refusing to acknowledge the traditional, Monster Energy supports the scene and sport. Whether motocross, off-road, NASCAR, MMA, BMX, surf, snowboard, ski, skateboard, or the rock and roll lifestyle, Monster Energy is a brand that believes in authenticity and the core of what its sports, athletes, and musicians represent. More than a drink, it’s the way of life lived by athletes, sports, bands, believers, and fans. See more about Monster Energy including all of its drinks at http://www.monsterenergy.com.

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Chelsea FC announces multi-year sleeve partnership with Sokin, the business payments and FX platform

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Chelsea FC name fast-growing fintech platform as Principal Partner

LONDON, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Chelsea Football Club has today announced a multi-year partnership with Sokin, the embedded finance and payments company used by businesses worldwide. Sokin will be named a Principal Partner and Official Business Payments and FX Partner of Chelsea FC and Chelsea FC Women.

As a Principal Partner, Sokin will be represented on the sleeves of the Chelsea FC men’s, women’s and academy home, away, and third kits from the 2026/27 season.

The partnership brings together two ambitious London-headquartered organisations with worldwide reach – a club with millions of fans across the world and a fintech platform through which businesses move more than $11 billion a year. A club of Chelsea’s scale works in many currencies every day, with partners, competitions and supporters around the world, and needs a financial partner built to handle that.

Sokin gives finance teams business payments, multi-currency accounts, foreign exchange, checkout and treasury in one place, so they spend less time juggling banks and providers and keep more of what they move.

As Official Business Payments and FX Partner, Sokin will simplify how Chelsea FC sends, receives and manages money in the currencies the club operates in.

The Sokin logo will feature on the sleeve of the Chelsea shirt for the first time [when the men’s team host Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Saturday 24th October.]

Jason Gannon, President at Chelsea FC said:

“At Chelsea, we seek to partner with organisations that share our ambition and innovative mindset. Sokin’s expertise in business payments, and their focus on making both simpler for the businesses they serve, makes them a natural fit for the Club. We are pleased to welcome Sokin to the Chelsea family and look forward to working together in the years ahead.”

Vroon Modgill, CEO and founder at Sokin said:

“Chelsea plays on the biggest stage in world football, and its business runs in dozens of currencies. Sokin was built for that with regulated, multi-currency payments and foreign exchange for organisations that operate internationally. We’re proud to be the platform behind the business payments and FX of one of the most iconic teams in football. Sokin’s platform serves businesses in more than 170 countries. We’re thrilled to be partners for the season ahead. An organisation as sophisticated as Chelsea doesn’t leave its finances to chance.”

About Sokin

Sokin is the financial layer global business runs on. Businesses can transact, convert and hold money in 70+ currencies across 170+ countries. Some businesses use Sokin to manage global finance in-house. Others build it into their products to power financial experiences for their customers. Businesses move more than $9 billion a year on licenses Sokin holds in 36+ countries and infrastructure Sokin owns. Founded in 2019, Sokin has raised over $100 million from investors including Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital and Prysm Capital.

About Chelsea Football Club

Chelsea Football Club is one of the biggest, most successful football clubs globally and our men’s team are reigning world champions, having won the four-yearly FIFA Club World Cup in 2025. Our women’s team, Chelsea Women, are also multiple trophy winners.

Founded in 1905, Chelsea is London’s most central football club, based at the iconic 40,000-capacity Stamford Bridge stadium. Nicknamed the Blues, the club lifted the Champions League for the first time in 2012 and domestically has won the Premier League five times, the FA Cup eight times, the Football League Cup five times and the Football League Championship once, in 1955.

The Chelsea Women’s team have enjoyed a huge amount of success and in 2025 won the FA Women’s Super League for a sixth consecutive year and the eighth time overall. The Women’s FA Cup has been won on six occasions. We have also captured the FA Women’s League Cup four times as well as reaching the UEFA Women’s Champions League final in 2021. In two seasons, 2020/21 and 2024/25, a domestic treble of trophies was secured.

The Chelsea Foundation boasts one of the most extensive community initiatives in sport, helping to improve the lives of children and young people all over the world.

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Amy Johnson Appointed President of GDIT

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RESTON, Va., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) announced today that Amy Johnson has been appointed as president of GDIT, effective November 3.

Johnson is a 27-year veteran of General Dynamics Mission Systems, where she held increasingly senior roles in engineering, engineering management and business leadership across cybersecurity, defense electronics, space and intelligence systems, most recently as vice president and general manager for Space, Cyber and Intelligence. She earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in computer science and computer systems engineering. 

“Amy has a proven track record of leading teams to solve complex and highly technical challenges for our customers,” said Phebe Novakovic, CEO of General Dynamics. “I am confident that her dynamic leadership, operational rigor and deep commitment to our values and culture will deliver value to our customers, employees and shareholders.”

GDIT delivers digital modernization, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and software development solutions to the U.S. federal government, defense, intelligence agencies and other customers. It is a business unit of General Dynamics, a global aerospace and defense company that offers a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 120,000 people worldwide and generated $52.6 billion in revenue in 2025. More information is available at gd.com.

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Yazan Al Homsi Invests US$500,000 in Toronto Drone Maker Arcanus Aerial Systems

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Private investment comes as Arcanus builds out Canadian manufacturing capacity for autonomous aerial systems

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Yazan Al Homsi, a UAE-based investor and managing partner of Catalyst Communications DMCC, has invested US$500,000 in Arcanus Aerial Systems Inc., a Toronto-headquartered developer and manufacturer of unmanned aerial systems for defence, public safety and critical infrastructure customers. Al Homsi is an investor only and holds no operational, advisory or board role with the company. Other terms were not disclosed.

Arcanus is a Canadian-controlled company. It currently lists more than 15 platforms across heavy-lift, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), cargo, strike and counter-drone missions. According to the company, its published line-up includes:

AB 516e: a long-endurance vertical take-off fixed-wing aircraft rated for three hours of flight.AE 401: a counter-drone interceptor with a top speed of 300 km/h.AC 5250: a cargo platform with a 250 kg payload and a range of more than 2,300 km.

Alongside defence, Arcanus markets its systems for wildfire detection, search and rescue, Arctic sovereignty, border and maritime patrol, and pipeline and power line monitoring.

The company has spent 2026 assembling its domestic production base. In April, Arcanus signed a binding term sheet with Portugal-based Beyond Vision, granting it rights to manufacture, commercialize and support Beyond Vision’s unmanned aerial systems in Canada.

In June, Arcanus announced a five-year agreement appointing FeralX Systems Inc. as a non-exclusive Canadian contract manufacturer for several of its platforms.

“Canada has the engineering talent to build these systems at home, and recent years have shown how much depends on having that capacity domestically,” said Yazan Al Homsi. “What stood out to me about Arcanus was the manufacturing groundwork already in place: licensing, a production partner, and a range of aircraft that serves wildfire crews and search-and-rescue teams alongside defence customers.”

About Yazan Al Homsi

Yazan Al Homsi is a UAE-based investor and managing partner of Catalyst Communications DMCC, which he founded in Dubai in 2018. He was previously based in Vancouver, where he founded Founders Round Capital in 2017 and built a track record of investments in early-stage and small-cap companies. He earned a finance degree from McGill University in 2004 and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. Before turning to investing, he spent more than a decade with PricewaterhouseCoopers in the Middle East, rising to director and focusing on transaction due diligence and valuation.

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