EPISODE 279: WENDY FISHER

EPISODE 279: WENDY FISHER

Wendy Fisher changed the game as one of the pioneering women in the big mountains, but that’s only part of her story. In part 1 with Wendy, we talk about growing up in Tahoe, losing her brother young, racing with McConkey, going to Burke Mountain Academy, making the US Ski Team at 15, and the problems with the US Ski Team, mental health and more. It’s an open and honest chat with a legend. Lhotse Hawk asks the Inappropriate Questions.

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EPISODE 278: MARKO SHAPIRO

EPISODE 278: MARKO SHAPIRO

Marko Shapiro is one of the most legendary action sports photographers of our time. Marko was the captain of Team Clambin, and for 50 years, Marko has called Verbier home and has shot all of the ski legends there. On the podcast, we talk about how he created a timeless style of photography through skiing powder and reading light, shooting with Dick Barrymore, Wayne Wong, Glen Plake, Scot Schmidt, John Faulkner, Ace Kvale, and more. It’s a true history lesson with a guy who really owns his nickname “Grumpy”.

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EPISODE 277: JEREMY NOBIS (PT. 2)

EPISODE 277: JEREMY NOBIS (PT. 2)

Jeremy Nobis is a living legend cwho describes his life and times on skis as often misunderstood. But I believe there is no misunderstanding; Jeremy was a race prodigy, making the US Ski Team at 16 and racing on the World Cup until he was 26 years old. Then, Jeremy transitioned to the big mountains, and singlehandedly changed the way people ski them. In part 2 with Nobis, we talk about Alaska, TGR, Tordrillo Mountain Lodge, DUIs, etc. Kristen Ulmer asks the Inappropriate Questions.

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EPISODE 276: JEREMY NOBIS

EPISODE 276: JEREMY NOBIS

Jeremy Nobis is a living legend who describes his life and times on skis as often misunderstood. But I believe there is no misunderstanding; Jeremy was a race prodigy, making the US Ski Team at 16 and racing in the World Cup until he was 26 years old. Then, Jeremy transitioned to the big mountains, and singlehandedly changed the way people ski them. In part 1 with Nobis, we discuss coming up in Park City with a chip in his shoulder, ski racing, the US Ski Team, the Olympics, injury, and more. Jeremy speaks his mind without a filter, and you don’t want to miss this podcast.

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EPISODE 273: PADDY GRAHAM

EPISODE 273: PADDY GRAHAM

Paddy Graham wasn’t supposed to be a pro skier wearing a Red Bull helmet. He’s from Sheffield, and everyone knows Brits for their football, not their talent in the mountains. But Paddy changed that school of thought, and it all started on a dry slope. Yep, before Paddy was filming powder segments, he learned how to ski on carpet. And that magic carpet had taken Paddy all over the world in pursuit of deep snow and the biggest jumps ever built. We talk about his interesting journey, the Legs of Steel crew, getting the most airtime ever, and so much more on the podcast. It’s a different road map than most take to becoming a pro skier. Ahmet Dadali asks the Inappropriate Questions.

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EPISODE 271: JIMBO MORGAN (PT. 2)

EPISODE 271: JIMBO MORGAN (PT. 2)

Part 2 of Jimbo Morgan’s life and times start with a trip to the Albertville Olympics in 1992. While this should have been the best day of Jimbo’s life, we talk about the good friend that died in his arms that day and how it impacted him. We then talk about the end of filming speed skiing with Plake and Stump, pioneering bungee jumping, inventing skiercross, and getting sponsored as a skier, telemark skier, and snowboarder. We also cover founding the Factory Team and how Powder Magazine set the sport of skiing back a decade by being close-minded. Brad Holmes asks the Inappropriate Questions.

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EPISODE 270: JIMBO MORGAN (PT. 1)

EPISODE 270: JIMBO MORGAN (PT. 1)

Jimbo Morgan is arguably one of the most talented athletes to come out of the snow space; he’s also a total badass. From being an Olympian to pioneering bungee jumping to being a sponsored skier, telemarketing, and snowboarder, Jimbo has always been at the top of his game. He does things his way, always telling it like is...whether you like it or not. This is a do not miss podcast with a living legend

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EPISODE 268: BILL MAROLT

EPISODE 268: BILL MAROLT

Bill Marolt is not only a ski visionary, but he’s also a living legend known for his Olympic-level ski career, NCAA Championships, and US Ski and Snowboard Teams. When Bill proclaimed that the USA would be the best ski team in the world, the world thought he was crazy, but Bill achieved that goal and many more throughout his career. On the podcast, we talk about the 2022 Olympics, the other games he was a part of and an athlete, coach, and CEO, his NCAA Football Title at the University of Colorado, and much more. It’s an hour with a Hall of Fame member who has had a huge impact on the sports we love

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EPISODE 267: MICHAEL SPENCER

EPISODE 267: MICHAEL SPENCER

Michael Spencer is a powerhouse of an agent who represents some of the top athletes in ski and snowboard. I’m talking about Shaun White, Gus Kenworthy, Simon Dumont, Torin Yater-Wallace and more. On the podcast, we talk about deep connections to his athletes, starting brands with them, all things agent and of course, Michael’s backstory. It’s a peek into the life and times of a super-agent. Jossi Wells asks the inappropriate Questions.

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EPISODE 266: JACKIE PAASO

EPISODE 266: JACKIE PAASO

Jackie Paaso has lived a life full of ups and downs. This once-promising mogul skier turned free ride athlete has battled with her mental health throughout her life as an elite athlete. We talk about depression, suicide, getting help, and death on the podcast. But don’t worry, it’s not all bad. We also talk about her incredible career, her new movie Artic 12 and having a baby any day now. Mike Wilson asks Inappropriate Questions.

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EPISODE 264: BENJAMIN ALEXANDER

EPISODE 264: BENJAMIN ALEXANDER

Benjamin Alexander has only spent four months of his life on Jamaican soil, and yet he’s now representing his father’s birthplace in this week’s Winter Olympic Games. Yes, a Jamaican skier, it’s like “Cool Runnings” on snow, and Benji’s story is an amazing one. While he was a troublemaker of a working-class kid, Benji was smart and always had huge goals: finish university, move to Asia, become a DJ that traveled the world, and eventually, go to the Olympics. It’s a wild story that takes Benji from England to Hong Kong to DJing sex parties, and the happy ending will be found this week during the Beijing Olympics.

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EPISODE 262: JOSH DUECK

EPISODE 262: JOSH DUECK

Josh Dueck is an inspiration. A working-class kid from Kimberley, BC, Josh took skiing as far as he could afford to before becoming a coach. His coaching career was cut short due to a life-altering injury that put him in a wheelchair and eventually on Paralympic Podiums. It’s a heavy story, and I ask all the questions that people want the answers to, but were afraid to ask.

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EPISODE 261: BIRK IRVING

EPISODE 261: BIRK IRVING

Birk Irving got his first ski sponsorship at 7 years old and has never looked back. While he was the small kid throwing 540’s at 7, he’s matured and grown into one of the best halfpipe skiers in the world. On the podcast, we talk about his Academy Award winning grandfather, his upbringing in Winter Park, getting signed really young, making the US Team, the X-Games, Olympics and so much more. Torin Yater-Wallace asks the Inappropriate Questions.

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EPISODE 259: MARK ABMA PT. 1

EPISODE 259: MARK ABMA PT. 1

Mark Abma isn’t your typical pro skier. If you break him down, he’s part elite athlete, part farm boy, part hippy, part businessman and part dreamer with a work ethic that puts most people to shame. On part one of his podcast, we talk about the journey from his dad’s welding shop, to the Hemlock Valley Freestyle Team, to the BC Freestyle Team, to the X -Games, to the big mountains, to the big screen and beyond. Abma is a legend, and his story will surprise you.

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EPISODE 257: ZACH CRIST

EPISODE 257: ZACH CRIST

Zach Crist may have the most complete ski career of any athlete I’ve had on the podcast--other than his older brother Reggie. Coming up in Sun Valley, Zach achieved his goal of making the US Team, but it wasn’t all the glory that it sounded like and after a second knee injury and retirement, Zach started collecting X-Games medals. From there he became a guide, went to AK to film, invested in some ski related real estate and we talk about the high’s the lows, and the tragedies and triumphs on the podcast.

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EPISODE 256: MIKE ROGGE

EPISODE 256: MIKE ROGGE

While Mike Rogge is a publisher these days, he cut his teeth writing for some of the most important titles in snow and beyond. These days, life is all about changing the print model from a dying, corporate, ad driven business to a thriving, independent, boutique model that caters to what subscribers want. On the show, we talk about finding a home in skiing as a writer, Powder, The Ski Journal, his internet persona and so much more. Rogge has never been afraid to share his opinions which always makes for a great listen.

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EPISODE 255: CHRISTINA LUSTENBERGER

EPISODE 255: CHRISTINA LUSTENBERGER

Christina Lustenberger, aka Lusti, is an all-around badass in the mountains. Before this certified ACMG guide was killing it in the TGR movies, she was a racer out of Canada and paid for it with 5 full knee re-constructions over 10 years. But even with the injuries, Christina competed in the Olympics and transitioned from race to guide school. On the show we talk racing, guiding, being a woman in a male dominated world, malfunctioning gear and what it took for Lusti to earn the pro skier dream.

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