EPISODE 355: CORY CÔTÉ

EPISODE 355: CORY CÔTÉ

Cory Côté's career has included some of the most interesting jobs with the biggest players in the business. His story starts with a difficult childhood, where he used team sports to take him from Canada to Washington and then transitioned from athletics to art. From gigs with Ames Bros to record labels to designing (in-house and out) for some of the most influential brands in action sports...You've seen Cory's art and work. These days, Cory has Mystery Made, his brand and design house in West Seattle. On the podcast, we talk about the road from Canada to crushing it. Brandon Ramirez asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Read More

EPISODE 354: DAVE MOE

EPISODE 354: DAVE MOE

Dave Moe is the most unique, eclectic guest I’ve had on the podcast, and he and his brother may have had more of an impact on the sport of skiing than anyone else I’ve had on the show. The Moe’s started Powder Magazine, and Dave Moe was the gonzo journalist who traveled the world in the name of Powder. On the podcast, we talk about early Seattle skiing, his “Screw Loose” alter egos, founding Powder Magazine, sales, marketing, travel, and general weirdness. Jake Moe makes a couple of appearances to clear some things up on this history lesson of an episode.

Read More

EPISODE 353: TANNER HALL

EPISODE 353: TANNER HALL

Tanner Hall is arguably the greatest all-around skier of our time. He’s a rare athlete who’s found success in the moguls, in the streets, in the parks, in the X Games, in the backcountry, in the movies, and on the Freeride World Tour. It doesn’t get more complete than that, and the crazy thing is that now, at 40, he’s skiing better than he ever has. While that’s a bold statement, when the new edit, XL drops this week, you’ll know what I’m talking about. On the podcast, we discuss his relationship, his injury list, XL, what the future holds, and much more. Wiley Miller asks the Inappropriate Questions. 

Read More

EPISODE 352: NATE HOLLAND

EPISODE 352: NATE HOLLAND

Nate Holland is a born and bred Idaho boy who grew up in a log cabin and spent his time hunting, fishing, skateboarding, and skiing and then he found snowboarding, and life changed. Nate was hellbent on making it in the halfpipe and big air world of professional snowboarding and racked up 20k in credit card, infuriating his co-signing family. But freestyle was never going to be the route for Nate, and when he pivoted to boardercross, he found success beyond his wildest imagination. On the podcast, we talk about the Palmer, Farmer influence, living in tents, the X-Games, the Olympics, and a lot more. Jimbo Morgan asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Read More

EPISODE 351: COLBY STEVENSON PT. 2

EPISODE 351: COLBY STEVENSON PT. 2

While Colby Stevenson won’t be remembered for the car accident that broke his skull into over 40 pieces, it sure had an impact in steering his life from a middle-of-the-pack pro athlete to absolute dominance. In part two of Colby’s podcast, we talk Olympic Silver in the Covid year, X Games double gold as a rookie, learning lessons during injuries, sponsors, money, filming with everyone, and more. Olympian Lyman Currier asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Read More

EPISODE 350: COLBY STEVENSON

EPISODE 350: COLBY STEVENSON

While Colby Stevenson won’t be remembered for the car accident that broke his skull into over 40 pieces, it sure had an impact in steering his life from middle-of-the-pack pro athlete to absolute dominance. In part one of Colby’s podcast, we talk about growing up in the shadows of Wallisch and Hall, forerunning the X Games at 8, the confidence and cockiness that comes with early success, and his life-changing accident. Olympic Gold Medalist Joss Christensen asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Read More

EPISODE 349: ANDREW ALEXANDER KING

EPISODE 349: ANDREW ALEXANDER KING

Andrew is a corporate professional with a sick resume who’s currently manufacturing a climbing and surfing career... complete with travel budgets, retainer, and opportunity. When you look at Andrew, he’s part athlete, part explorer, part humanitarian, part activist, and an influencer. While Andrew is not a pro-level athlete, he does have an incredible story, athletic chops, and the marketing mind to package himself and his “Between Worlds Project” (that will make him the first African American to climb the seven summits and seven volcanic summits), as an ambassador to watch. The podcast talks about his incredible story that took him from Detroit, Georgia, Hawaii, Maine, Mass, and beyond.

Read More

EPISODE 348: ASHLEY BATTERSBY

EPISODE 348: ASHLEY BATTERSBY

When Ashley Battersby came on the ski scene, a new era of style was unleashed upon the women’s slopestyle and big air.  Growing up in Chicago gave Ash the confidence to develop one of the top rail games in the streets, and then she transferred her skate tricks to the ski world. Her move to Park City was her education in air awareness- which led to her being the first woman to land a Switch 10 in competition. On the podcast, we talk about her meteoric rise, sponsors, money, her battle at the X Games, and the injuries that ultimately ended her career. Ashley doesn’t do many interviews, and it was almost like she disappeared from the scene when she retired, so catching up with this pioneer was cool. Her brother Ty asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Read More

EPISODE 347: ROY TUSCANY PT. 2

EPISODE 347: ROY TUSCANY PT. 2

Roy Tuscany is back, and part 2 with Roy is different than any podcast or interview he’s done before. This episode isn’t about Roy’s story of coming back from a life-altering injury and starting the High Fives Foundation; we did that in episode 49. This week, we talk about things like what it’s like being the first person to offer an injured person hope after a transformative injury, how difficult that is, what the cost of a spinal injury is, how one pays for that, and a lot of the things able-bodied people don’t think about. High Fives Athlete Trevor Kennison asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Read More

EPISODE 346: BEN WEIS TRIBUTE

EPISODE 346: BEN WEIS TRIBUTE

Ben Weis was one of the most exciting, high-risk skaters of his time, and his life outside of skating was just as death-defying…until it wasn’t. Ben recently passed away in a motorcycle accident right when he was getting his crazy life back on track. On the podcast, I connect with Ben’s closest friends, pro skaters, and his wife. I also added some audio clips from the podcast I did with Ben years ago, and we put together a final retrospective of the one they called “The Ben Weis Show”.

Read More

EPISODE 345: CHAD FLEISCHER

EPISODE 345: CHAD FLEISCHER

Chad Fleischer is a badass American Downhiller known for his leopard print hair, his huge crash at the Hahnenkamm, and living a life being 100% in control of being 100%  out of control. Born and raised in the flatlands of Nebraska, Chad moved to Vail at 12 and didn’t join Ski Club Vail until he was 14. That late start didn’t slow him down. On the podcast, we talk about Nebraska, getting on the team, AJ, Kyle, Bode, Tommy, and so much more. Chad doesn’t hold back, and it’s an awesome one. AJ Kitt asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Read More

EPISODE 344: BOBBY MEEKS

EPISODE 344: BOBBY MEEKS

Bobby Meeks makes life look easy, but his early life was anything but that. While he’s known for being one of the nicest guys everyone wants to be around, he was the troublemaking kid before he re-set his life by moving in with his aunt and uncle. From there, Bobby never lost his skateboarding roots as he went on to dive and snowboard professionally. On the podcast, we talk about his childhood, skate, and snow culture, his pro career, High Cascade, Nike, DC, and more. Forum Snowboard revivalist and legend Peter Line asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Read More

EPISSODE 343: MIKE ROSEN

EPISSODE 343: MIKE ROSEN

Mike Rosen has arguably one of the most important roles in the ski and snowboard industry: he’s a sales rep. Rosen is the link between the brands and the sales floor, and he spends his time on the road, repping the products that fuel our passions. It’s not as glamorous as you think…but it sure is fun and lucrative. On the podcast, we talk about coming up in racing, starting with Spyder, product testing, what makes a good rep, how to get a job in the snow-business, and so much more. John Lyons asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Read More

EPISODE 342: BOB LEGASA

EPISODE 342: BOB LEGASA

Bob Legasa is not only a former US Freestyle Team Member, he’s also the only athlete I’ve ever had on the podcast who’s survived a Grizzly Bear attack.  Those two things alone can make a podcast good, throw in that Dan is known as the most legendary prankster in skiing and this one is great.  On the podcast, we talk about filming for Hot Dog, jumping at the Rose Bowl, Greg Stump, and a lot more.

Read More

EPISODE 340: TINA BASICH PT. 1

EPISODE 340: TINA BASICH PT. 1

Tina Basich is one of those living legend, pro snowboarders who helped shape the sport. Known for being one of the pioneering women in halfpipe and big air, Tina also crushed it in Alaska how Tina has influenced a whole generation of girls with her riding. In Part 1 of her podcast, we talk about gender, her Waldorf-style schooling, creating the first women’s signature products, Shannon Dunn, and much more. Barrett Christy asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Read More

EPISODE 339: DARIAN BOYLE

EPISODE 339: DARIAN BOYLE

Darian Boyle is one of the pioneering athletes who helped usher the free ski movement to the forefront of the sport, but Darian is so much more than just a champion skier. She’s a model, a lifeguard, a paddleboarder, a boat builder, a marina owner, a bartender, a surfer, a Hobie cat racer, a moto rider, and a mom. She hasn’t slowed down since she started chasing her brothers when she was little. On the podcast, we talk about her incredible ski career, modeling career, television career, her injuries, and so much more. Roy Tuscany is on point in asking the Inappropriate Questions.

Read More

EPISODE 338: JOE JOHNSON

EPISODE 338: JOE JOHNSON

Joe Johnson has mastered the desk jokey hustle as he's gone from dream job to dream job. While he spends a lot of time at his Salomon desk, he's not chained to it. He's an industry dark man, a behind-the-scenes ideator of some innovative marketing campaigns by some of the biggest resorts and brands out there. On the podcast, we talk about his first passion, basketball, his incredible list of jobs:  tourism, resort, agency, and brand gigs, his near-death fall, and a lot more. It's the first business episode in a while, and Digi Dave Amirault asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Read More

EPISODE 336: AZIKIWEE ANDERSON

EPISODE 336: AZIKIWEE ANDERSON

Azikiwee Anderson is so much more than the founder of Rize Up Bakery, San Francisco’s only Black-owned artisanal sourdough bakery. Sure, that’s what he does now, and it was born out of the social unrest that was going on in 2020, and it’s growing fast. But before Zeke was the face of the bakery, he was a pro inline skater, a company owner, an event organizer, and a judge at events like the X-Games and Gravity Games. He was the mature voice of reason in a sport that was way too young for its own good. On the podcast, we talk about growing up homeless and on welfare, his many unexpected after-school activities, finding skating, going pro, and so much more.

Read More