Best Learned From Snowboarding Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 64 - Mistakes Instructors Make While Teaching Pt. 2 1:02:47

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Episode 64 continues the stories about mistakes we’ve made and seen other instructors make while teaching. We share stories about our time as instructors and suggest ideas for how to learn from those mistakes to provide a better guest experience. Keep sending those hot takes, guest questions, and episodes our way at [email protected]…

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Wait — The Bank Froze Your Life Savings? 1:25:17

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with @MinarikLaw @EMinSF @rhhackett Imagine waking up one day to find your bank account frozen. No warning. No explanation. No recourse. This is not a thought experiment. It’s a real situation. And it’s happened not just to crypto companies and their founders, but to ordinary people who are just trying to live their lives. That includes our guest t…

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Father’s Day Special: Dad-Level Adventuring in the 70s, With PaddyO’s Dad 27:11

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If your father is like PaddyO’s dad, he probably likes to spin a yarn about his wild youth. Hearing about a father’s daring, scruffy, comedy-of-errors adventures is hilarious, but it also gives you a glimpse into how your old man became a man. And also old. And that winds up being a kind of crystal ball into your own past, present, and future, too.…

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Episode 756 | The Five Elements of Inspirational Instruction — Part 2 w/ Dr. Josh Pighetti 12:08

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In Episode 756 of the First Chair Podcast, George Thomas continues the conversation with Dr. Josh Pighetti to explore the remaining three of the Five Elements of Inspirational Instruction: Masterful Teaching, Personal and Professional Character, and the Student-Centered Approach. These principles—rooted in Josh’s doctoral research—offer actionable …

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Behind the Badge: Why Johnny Joey Jones Is Fighting for America’s Other Warriors 54:03

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As part of our Tactical Athlete series, Marine veteran and Fox News contributor Johnny Joey Jones returns with his second book, Behind the Badge. This book shines a powerful, unflinching spotlight on America's most overlooked warriors—our first responders. This isn’t about politics—it’s about the human cost of service and why the conversation is de…

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Inside the Solana Story: Near-Death Brushes and a Need for Speed (with Solana) 49:37

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with @aeyakovenko @alive_eth Today’s episode features Solana cofounder Anatoly Yakovenko in conversation with a16z General Partner Ali Yahya, recorded live at our CSX Crypto Startup Accelerator program earlier this year. Anatoly shares the origin story of Solana — from a late-night eureka moment to thousands of investor meetings and several near-de…

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How Music Responds to the Place Where You Make It, With Goth Babe 45:16

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Griff Wasburn, better known to the world as musical act Goth Babe, had a drive to create since he was a child. He grew up in Tennessee running wild in the woods, skateboarding, and riding bikes on self-built tracks in his backyard. He filmed and scored short films of his adventures, and transformed old cardboard boxes into whatever he dreamt up. At…

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Ep. 38 How We Capture the Ride 53:57

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Send us a text This week, we take you behind the scenes of our content creation process. From strapping GoPros on sleds to editing vlogs late at night. We break down the gear we use, how we plan our shoots, and what it’s like trying to balance racing with creating content. Whether you're looking to start your own snowmobile channel or just curious …

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Episode 755 | The Five Elements of Inspirational Instruction — Part 1 w/ Dr. Josh Pighetti 14:36

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In Episode 755 of the First Chair Podcast, George Thomas talks with Dr. Josh Pighetti about the first two of the Five Elements of Inspirational Instruction: Technical Expertise and Instructional Communication. These insights come from Josh’s doctoral research and offer practical tools for creating more impactful, student-centered lessons have power…

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Episode 63 - Mistakes Instructors Make While Teaching 49:02

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Episode 63 is all about the mistakes we see instructors commonly make, backed up with examples of mistakes we’ve made in our lessons! We share stories about our time as instructors and suggest ideas for how to learn from those mistakes to provide a better guest experience. Don’t miss the Phunkshun buff giveaway! And keep sending those hot takes, gu…

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With AI, Anyone Can Be a Coder (with Github CEO) 15:12

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In this special episode from TED Tech, hear from GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke on how AI is breaking the barrier to entry for coding. Who could a coder look like if you could code just by talking out loud? Learn how, thanks to AI, creating software is becoming as simple (and joyful) as building LEGO. In a live demo, he introduces Copilot Workspace: an A…

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AI vs. ID: Proof of human in a world of agents, bots, deep fakes, more 2:04:31

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with @eddylazzarin @adrian_ludwig @remco @smc90 Hi everyone, welcome to this week’s episode of web3 with a16z podcast, I’m Sonal, and today we’re talking about a hot topic which is also very evergreen because we’re entering a world where AI – including AI agents, bots, deep fakes, and so on -- are changing the internet, very drastically. And so we …

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Episode 754 | A National Team Member's Path to Adaptive Level III with Lyndsey Stevens 17:00

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In this episode of First Chair, PSIA-AASI National Team member Lyndsey Stevens joins host George Thomas to discuss her recent achievement of earning her Adaptive Snowboard Level III certification — the first in over a decade in the Rocky Mountain Region.Lyndsey shares how her path into adaptive snowsports began at Vail, and how that experience resh…

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Climbing Everest is Easy Compared to Surviving an Abusive Parent, With Melissa Arnot Reid 45:43

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Melissa Arnot Reid’s mountaineering resume is a jaw dropping list of accomplishments; hundreds of summits of the world’s tallest, most dangerous peaks, including becoming the first American woman to summit Everest without supplemental oxygen. Melissa has an uncommon athletic prowess, but what truly fueled her mountain pursuits was a long held and l…

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Ep. 37 Racing the Algorithm 1:02:09

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Send us a text This week’s episode is all about your personal brand. We dive into what a personal brand really is and how you can use it to your advantage through social media. We share some of the challenges we’ve faced along the way, as well as the positives we’ve experienced while building our own presence online.…

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Football at 50 45:21

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In this episode, we reminisce about our relationship to the beautiful game – from childhood until the present day. Even if you loathe football, we encourage you listen to this episode in the hope it might open your mind to why it creates so much joy and connection (and heartache) for so many on this planet. Football often gets a bad wrap, and Cherr…

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Episode 62 - Hot Takes Part Tres 1:00:14

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Episode 62 is another ALL HOT TAKES episode! Tune in to hear some hot takes we received about skiing vs snowboarding, re-certification, and balance! As always, we love to hear where you land on these too. Add a comment on the socials with your take! And keep sending those hot takes, guest questions, and episodes our way at learnedfromsnowboarding@g…

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Listen Again Series – Tess Miner-Farra, Head of School at Winter Sports School in Park City 48:31

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We’re bringing back an episode that we believe deserves a second listen. 🎧 Tune in and be inspired by how education can adapt to meet the needs of our ski families. 👉 Listen now, and don’t forget to share with another ski mom who may have missed it the first time around. As part of our Ski Moms Summer Listen Again Series, we’re revisiting our thoug…

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Marketing 101 for Startups: Token Launches, Memes, Reaching Devs & More 1:05:15

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with @kimbatronic @amandatylerj @clairekart Welcome to web3 with a16z. Since our show covers both tech trends and company building, today’s topic is all about marketing — including differences between marketing in crypto and traditional tech. The conversation shares a candid look at what works — and what doesn’t — when it comes to building reputati…

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Bouncing Back From Heart Attacks, With Chef and Angler Ranga Perera 43:01

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In and around his home of Bozeman, Montana, Ranga Perera is highly sought after as a fly fishing pal and even more highly sought after as a personal chef. There’s nothing unusual about that combination, until you learn that his family came to the States in 1991 from Sri Lanka after a happy childhood was disrupted by a violent civil war. Less than a…

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Ep. 36 Learn From Your Mistakes 1:06:14

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Send us a text We explore the origins of snowmobiles, how they’ve evolved over the years, and how the big three brands (Polaris, Arctic Cat, and Ski-Doo) came to be. Plus, we throw in some fun and surprising facts from the early days of the sport.By Lucas Vaadi and TJ Leach

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Episode 61 - Efficient vs Effective Part 2 1:03:50

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One episode wasn’t enough! Brian, Matt, and Chris dive back in for another episode on Efficient and Effective. Thanks for all of the emails, texts, and comments on Episode 60, you really spurred on the second part with all your questions and engagement! This week’s hot take: How does efficiency play into Style and how does it apply to certification…

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Why Summer at Woodward Might Be the Best Thing for Your Kid (and Your Sanity) 47:34

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Ski Moms Podcast Episode: Olympian Insights & Epic Summer Camps with Phoebe Mills In this episode of the Ski Moms Podcast, we sit down with Phoebe Mills—Olympic gymnast, snowboarding judge, and now Vice President of Camp Experiences & Programming at Woodward. Phoebe shares her fascinating journey from the Olympic podium in Seoul to the snowy halfpi…

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Everything Stablecoins: Big Picture, Deep Dive 1:08:58

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with @cdixon @SamBroner @rhhackett Stablecoins are quietly transforming how money moves — faster, cheaper, and more globally than ever before. In this episode, we take a deep look at why stablecoins have emerged as one of the most promising applications in crypto today — and how they could reshape global payments. I’m joined by Chris Dixon, founder…

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All the Stablecoin News: Stripe, Visa, Coinbase, Circle, More 24:24

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with @rhhackett @smc90 @DarenMatsuoka @SamBroner Welcome to web3 with a16z, a show about the next generation of the internet. I'm Robert Hackett. There has been a flurry of stablecoin news lately, so we're doing a special bonus episode to cover everything that's been going on. Sonal and I are joined by a16z crypto’s Data Science lead Daren Matsuoka…

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The Benefits (and Drawbacks) of Adult Beginner-ness, With Mirna Valerio 44:43

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Everyone knows it’s important to try new things, but combating that internal voice, which begs us to stay within our comfort zone ain’t easy—even for a professional tryer of new things like Mirna Valerio. Known on the internet as The Mirnavator, Mirna knows what she’s talking about. She took up running in her late 30s, then road marathons, then tra…

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Ep. 35 Gear Talk 1:04:31

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Send us a text On this week’s episode, we dive into the best add-ons we put on our sleds this season. From simple tweaks to game-changing upgrades, we break down what made a real difference on the snow. We also talk about what we're hoping to add for next season, always looking for that competitive advantage.…

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Episode 753: Finding Balance with Gibbon Slacklines and the Giboard 20:40

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In this episode, George Thomas talks with Brian Pate and Derek Mikulski from Gibbon Slacklines about how balance training can elevate your performance on snow. They dive into the science behind balance, stability, and body awareness—and how the Gibbon Giboard offers a fun and effective way to build those skills. For instructors, the Giboard is more…

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Episode 60 - Efficient vs Effective 1:19:04

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Back from spring break, Chris, Brian, and Matt finally tackle the episode Matt proposed on effectiveness vs efficiency. Tune in to hear a recap of the busy last few weeks that prevented recording, and then dive into an episode all about the words effective and efficient. We can’t wait to hear your opinions on this one! This week’s hot take: Does sn…

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Quantum Computing: What, When, Where, How 1:15:13

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with @danboneh @succinctJT @smc90 This episode is all about quantum computing -- what it is, how it works, what's hype vs. reality, and how to prepare for it/ what builders should do. Specifically, we cover: What quantum computing is and isn't, and what people are really talking about when they worry about a quantum computer that can break cryptogr…

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Supporting Ski Moms: How Mamava's Lactation Pods are Making Mountains More Family-Friendly 43:26

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In this episode the Ski Moms sit down with Sascha Mayer, co-founder of Mamava to discuss how their innovative lactation pods are making ski resorts more accessible for breastfeeding mothers. Sascha shares her journey from snowboarding enthusiast to entrepreneur, explaining how her experience with Burton Snowboards inspired Mamava's distinctive pod …

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Taking the Battle of the Sexes Outside, With Katie Burrell 43:07

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You probably know Katie Burrell from Instagram, where she’s built a sizeable following by skewering outdoor stereotypes and having World Cup race ski-sharp takes on how relationships live and die on trails of all sorts. But she’s also a seasoned standup comedian who wrote and starred in 2023’s homage to 80s ski comedies, “Weak Layers,” all of which…

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Ep. 34 Summer Strength 1:00:48

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Send us a text This week’s episode dives into our offseason training. We break down what worked, what didn’t, and how we’re planning for next season. From nutrition to recovery to pushing our bodies to stay at the top year after year. It’s all about building the foundation now to perform when it counts.…

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How to Hear the Minnesota Wilderness in a Guitar Chord, With Trampled By Turtles’ Dave Simonett 43:39

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Minnesota is not always top of mind when it comes to outdoor adventure, but it should be. Just ask lifelong “Land of 10,000 Lakes” local Dave Simonett, lead singer of Trampled By Turtles. Dave grew up in Mankato and spent his youth exploring its rolling woods. And when he formed Trampled in Duluth in 2003, something surprising happened. His love of…

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Ep. 33 King of the Mountain 2025 1:08:43

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Send us a text We recap the final race of the season at Saddleback Mountain in Maine, where one rider earned the ultimate title of King of the Mountain. The cross-country crew dominated the weekend, taking home the majority of podiums across nearly every class. We reflect on the highs, the challenges, and the grit it took to close out the 2025 seas…

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Ski Gear Organization Made Easy with Scout Bags CEO Kate Kegan 39:00

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In this episode, the Ski Moms sit down with Scout Bags CEO Kate Kegan who shares her journey from learning to ski at Stowe to leading a $20+ million accessories company beloved by ski families nationwide. Kate discusses how Scout Bags evolved from a small wholesale business to a major lifestyle brand, driven by their signature all-weather woven fab…

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Your Guide to Tokens: Types, Design, Uses, More 1:41:36

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with @eddylazzarin @skominers @milesjennings @rhhackett Today we're diving deep into *the* defining concept in crypto: tokens. We're moving beyond conventional categories — like “governance tokens” or “utility tokens” or even “memecoins” — to present a full taxonomy that details what tokens are, what they aren’t, and what they're capable of becomin…

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What Everyone Can Learn From Mount Everest, With Ben Ayers 42:10

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Ben Ayers has devoted his life to the Himalaya. If that conjures images in your mind of stone-faced mountaineers risking life and limb in pursuit of glory on the world’s highest peaks, you’ve got the wrong guy. Ben knows those guys and gals, but his experiences in these mountains are decidedly more down to Earth. In fact, despite living half the ye…

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Ep. 32 Lessons Learned 1:04:30

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Send us a text This week’s episode we recap the lessons we learned from the 2025 racing season. We reflect on the progress we made and the challenges we faced along the way. With one final race left, we’re excited to see who will be crowned King of the Mountain this weekend at Saddleback, Maine.By Lucas Vaadi and TJ Leach

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Episode 752: Inside National Academy: A Conversation with Jeff Lifgren 8:45

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Episode 752: Inside National Academy: A Conversation with Jeff Lifgren by PSIA-AASI First Chair PodcastBy PSIA-AASI First Chair Podcast

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AI and the End of Apps (with NEAR) 1:02:18

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with @ilblackdragon @rhhackett Welcome to web3 with a16z. I’m your host, Robert Hackett. In this episode, we're diving deep into one of the most intriguing intersections in tech today: AI and crypto. To help us unpack it, we're joined by Illia Polosukhin — co-founder of the crypto protocol NEAR and co-author of the groundbreaking 2017 "transformers…

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If You’re Going Fast, You’re Doing It Wrong, With Ellen Bradley 45:16

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We all do it, zip as fast as we can around our favorite trails and rides. Maybe it’s because we feel a pull to get to the next thing, want to rush through the hard part to get to the fun part, or only have a brief window in our overbooked day. Whatever the reason, moving fast often results in missing out on the moment. But what would our time outsi…

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Ep. 31 Pushing the Limits 1:13:21

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Send us a text This week’s episode dives into the many different directions the snowmobile industry could go. From teams and record books to fresh formats and new perspectives, we explore what it might take to grow the sport to the next level. Our hope is that this episode sparks some thought about where we’re heading and how we can keep pushing fo…

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Episode 751: National Team Member Lyndsey Stevens Talks Spring Riding, Team Tryouts, and Interski 13:46

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In this episode, George Thomas catches up with PSIA-AASI Snowboard Team member Lyndsey Stevens. They chat about the shift into spring riding, exam season, and what it’s like to go through National Team tryouts—not once, but twice. Lyndsey shares her perspective on coaching at Rider Rally, prepping for an adaptive exam, and her excitement about Inte…

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Mini Episode - Spring Break 15:31

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Matt, Chris, and Brian jump on for a quick episode amidst the busy spring AASI season. Tune in to hear what they’ve been up to and catch this week’s hot take. Regular weekly episodes will be back in May! The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast with AASI Snowboard National Team Members Chris Ro…

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Ep. 30 - We don't want winter to end. 57:56

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Send us a text Mike Young jumps on with TJ Leach for this weeks episode as Lucas Vaadi has been sick all week. We talk about the last race coming up at the end of April in Saddleback Maine, some favorite race memories from the 2025, and then go over some funny social media posts and comments. Thanks for listening!…

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Snowboarding, Surfing, and How to Make Your Dad Cry with Selema Masekela 48:59

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Culture is a term that different outdoor communities like to discuss often, but what is culture exactly and how do we make sense of it—how do we define it? To really understand it, you need a person who can wax poetic, you need someone who has dedicated their life to communicating the ineffable to the masses…you know, someone who has held a mic in …

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EPISODE 750 | Connecting with the Nation’s First ‘Doctor of Snowsports Education’ 22:00

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On this episode, we chat with Josh Pighetti who just earned his doctorate degree in Recreation, Park and Tourism Management. This has taken over two years to complete and has a direct relation to snowsports instruction. Learn more by tuning in and at thesnowpros.org. Over the last few years, I’d been researching how snowsports instructors can inspi…

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All About Airdrops 1:02:00

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with @eddylazzarin @DarenMatsuoka @ahall_research @rhhackett Welcome to web3 with a16z. I’m Robert Hackett. Today we’re talking about one of the most familiar — and most misunderstood — mechanics in crypto: the airdrop. We’ll explore the history of airdrops in and outside crypto, the challenges of incentive design, and learnings from airdrops to da…

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Episode 59 - Managing Fear and Risk For Ourselves 1:08:30

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Fear, risk, and confidence. Essential elements to know and understand for our students and for ourselves. On this episode, we get into these topics and share some of our own processes with managing fear and risk, as well as discuss the Self Efficacy model as a tool for understanding and working through fear while snowboarding. The snowboard podcast…