EPISODE 139: BLACK SAGE & PROVING GROUNDS

EPISODE 139: BLACK SAGE & PROVING GROUNDS

This week’s podcast is based around two mountain bike events in Prineville, Oregon, Black Sage and Proving Grounds.  Some of the best riders in the world converge upon this mecca of jumps and features and destroy them. The podcast is a mix of 15 interviews with athletes and insiders and 10 unforgettable minutes talking to Micah Black at Greg Stump’s house.

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EPISODE 135: TODD BARBER

EPISODE 135: TODD BARBER

Todd Barber is an events guy.  He has spent he has spent his life being the man behind the scenes for more than 100 events.  He’s known for being the guy who helped concept and deliver the best action sports event of our time, Red Bull Rampage.  On the podcast we talk about coming up on snow, getting into events and of course, a lot of talk about the ins and outs of Rampage.  It’s a business episode and another good one. 

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EPISODE 120: SUPERPARK 22

EPISODE 120: SUPERPARK 22

Superpark is the signature event of Snowboarder Magazine.  For the past 22 years, Snowboarder has created an event that showcases the talents of some of the best snowboarders on the planet sessioning insane park features, built by world class terrain park crews.  It’s the end of the season celebration that is about having a good time in the name of progression.  The risk factor is through the roof and the action is non-stop.  This week I take you behind the scenes at Superpark 22.

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Episode 115: McConkey PMS Event & Stories

Episode 115: McConkey PMS Event & Stories

Shane McConkey was the most influential skier of all time, but he was so much more than that.  Husband, father, funniest guy in the room, product visionary, goofball….there are so many words but none of them can truly describe who McConkey was.  On the podcast, I head to Squaw Valley for his signature snowlerblade event, take you through what that looks like, and talk to a variety of people to get some funny McConkey stories.  If you haven’t seen the movie “McConkey”, go watch it and then listen to the podcast.

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