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Erik Leon • For Fun & Friends • Episode 167 Apr 10, 2020

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Erik Leon • For Fun & Friends • Episode 167

Erik is an amazing rider - originally from Riverside, he cut his teeth on the Big Bear scene. Soon he was spending his summers at Hood and began riding for Airblaster and Arbor.

He has gone on to see the world - and considers Japan his favorite spot. With a pro model binding on Flux and upcoming signature gear from Arbor and Airblaster, Erik has arrived.

This week's interview is brought to you by Cardiff Snowcraft, and Melvin Brewing. We ask that you support the brands that support disruptive snowboard media. Find out more at their websites.

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Erik Leon • For Fun and Friends • Episode 167

Hosted by Mark Sullivan

Produced by Mark Sullivan

Associate producer Dustin James

Art by Aaron Draplin and Sarat

Real Talk: Featuring Travis Wood, Thunder Tindall, Mike Chantry, Nate Holland & John Cavan Apr 06, 2020

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Real Talk: This Week in Snowboarding 4/6/20 • Episode 166

Featuring Travis Wood, Thunder Tindall, Mike Chantry, Nate Holland & John Cavan

Today's Episode is brought to you by Never Summer and 686.

http://neversummer.com

http://686.com

First up Travis Wood gives some advice on the Coronavirus, then Thunder Tindall talks about Nidecker Snowboards as well as telling a story from Summit Counties past. Mike Chantry tells about setting the world's first halfpipe and weighs in o n Tom Sims curse setting, Nate Holland talks about an USO tour in Afghanistan and John Cavan fills us in on some entertainment for the week.

Some links worth checking out:

The Scheme

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylAG1MBDzb0&fbclid=IwAR2LuH8C3v3MqTF_AsTCG-7PWFhQDnuzndB53HQQojCVvjIlIzOw40z8MBw

Being Evil

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R92EDpRTEPo&fbclid=IwAR1AiL4GdQZHs8rX4Rmaemoh-UqcUnd-T-8XQyTyF7lixnq7Z4FBnPFbWbE

Yawgoons 22

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao1vBxIg24M&fbclid=IwAR1_RSJNx2b1VdwoObPW51daAZwD2vlyvs3uWBSYI9DfJv9Kyblgahu27IM

Victims

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_hSIhDOwVU&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR1uNzFXuRpUVxXJqsebM7TMXHqk_8Sy5EWt4p5jAjb20oE_tBrgJ9fD5Mg

Tricks and Waffles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT6TkBm7ers&t=6s&fbclid=IwAR2GvZbhynec12AJzB98-X6S1_8649zPWwYrojnqLr9q7iKbEOhzbXQe8iY

Turbo Levo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=582&v=TrBqlbaZf1Q&feature=emb_logo&fbclid=IwAR2uP7UNGBRmbUeHbcT0Io9QSIPsG0XtxeHACbD0KUPFhJLmRVU8zgPh5uA

Narcis

https://vimeo.com/383514704

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Real Talk: This Week in Snowboarding 4/6/20 • Episode 166

Hosted by Mark Sullivan

Produced by Mark Sullivan

Associate producer Dustin James

Art by Aaron Draplin and Sarat

Circe Wallace • Travis Rice's Jerry McGuire • Episode 165 Apr 02, 2020

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Circe Wallace • Travis Rice's Jerry McGuire • Episode 165

This is her bio on the Fullmoon website: (a movie she produced)

http://www.fullmoonfilm.com

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Circe Wallace has been a pioneer in the field of athlete representation. Starting in the Action Sports business 25 years ago as a Pro Snowboarder she has evolved into one of the industry's top agents and executives. Today she represents over 13 stars including Olympic Gold Medalists Torah Bright, Scotty Lago and Iouri Podladtchikov.

She also is the long term agent of Paul Rodriguez, AKA P-rod, for whom she has helped build the SB P-Rod franchise with Nike.

Wallace has developed and produced shows for MTV, BET, RBHM, RBTV, ESPN, NICKELODEON and she has Executive Produced many of the most successful films in Action Sports, such as "ART of FLIGHT" featuring her client Travis Rice.

This year she also serves as EP on "THE FOURTH PHASE" the latest production between Travis Rice and Redbull Media House. To be released Fall 16', and will be the largest RBHM Film project to date.

Circe is extremely talented in identifying and managing emerging talent in addition to building really creative programs around them. She is creating opportunity across all media, which is really important in Action Sports.

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She is also behind Travis Rice's Dark Matter and is helping put together Travis Rice's Natural Selection Tour. She has crazy accolades and looks at action sports, as a whole, and snowboarding specifically from a 30,000 foot level.

This conversation was recorded on 3/27/2020.

This week's interview is brought to you by Cardiff Snowcraft and Melvin Brewing. We ask that you support the brands that support disruptive snowboard media. Find out more at their websites.

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http://melvinbrewing.com

Please consider supporting us at http://www.patreon.com/thesnowboardproject

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Circe Wallace • Travis Rice's Jerry McGuire • Episode 165

Hosted by Mark Sullivan

Produced by Mark Sullivan

Associate producer Dustin James

Art by Aaron Draplin and Sarat

Real Talk featuring Ingemar Backman, Bob Klein & Rob Kingwill • Episode 164 • 3/30/20 Mar 30, 2020

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This week we talk snowboarding history with Ingemar Backman and the infamous method seen on magazine covers around the world in the fall of 1996.

Then we talk with Bob Klein about the world's first halfpipe contest and him making the podium at the 1986 World's.

Then we talk to Rob Kingwill about weathering the Coronavirus in Jackson and him winning the 1998 US Open halfpipe.

Today'[s episode is brought to you by Never Summer and 686.

http://neversumer.com

http://686.com

Please consider supporting us at http://www.patreon.com/thesnowboardproject

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Real Talk:This Week in Snowboarding

Hosted by Mark Sullivan

Produced by Mark Sullivan

Associate producer Dustin James

Art by Aaron Draplin and Sarat

Danny Larsen • Pro Rider, Pro Artist • Episode 163 Mar 26, 2020

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Danny Larsen • Pro Rider, Pro Artist • Episode 163

Danny Larsen became an acclaimed snowboarder in the Pirate snowboard films - racking up a ton of memorable parts - as well as pro models with K2 and 32 - but what really set Danny apart from other riders is his art.

Developed during his time as a pro, he has gone on to take his unique stippling style to galleries and shows around the world.

You can check out his unique art at http://dannylarsen.no

This week's interview is brought to you by Cardiff Snowcraft, and Melvin Brewing. We ask that you support the brands that support disruptive snowboard media. Find out more at their websites.

http://cardiffsnow.com

http://melvinbrewing.com

Please consider supporting us at http://www.patreon.com/thesnowboardproject

You can follow us on Instagram @thesnowboardproject

Tip Line: (208) 471-8007

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Danny Larsen • Pro Rider, Pro Artist • Episode 163

Hosted by Mark Sullivan

Produced by Mark Sullivan

Associate producer Dustin James

Art by Aaron Draplin and Sarat

Real Talk: This Week in Snowboarding 3/23/20 • Episode 162 • CORONAVIRUS UPDATE Mar 23, 2020

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Real Talk: This Week in Snowboarding 3/23/20 • Episode 162

Featuring Joey B. HOWADOIN, GIACOMO KRATTER, IZTOK SUMATIC, ERIC LUTHARDT, LT. SULIVAN AND JOHN CAVAN

Coronavirus updates from Long Island, Italy, Slovenia, Michigan, Vermont and California.

Today's Episode is brought to you by Never Summer and 686.

http://neversummer.com

http://686.com

Some links worth checking out:

Chasing Bubbles

https://vimeo.com/184028703

Wabi-Sabi

https://vimeo.com/398419242

The Big One

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ot8o2O8dKCg&fbclid=IwAR0WWnrCQWAJ58eeklT0xjp_YQy-_J-xo04kd68xSTfBLSaRFYaVPZbZi6M

Narcis

https://vimeo.com/383514704

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Hosted by Mark Sullivan

Produced by Mark Sullivan

Associate producer Dustin James

Art by Aaron Draplin and Sarat

Aaron Biitner • Riding and Beyond • Episode 161 Mar 19, 2020

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Aaron Biitner • Episode 161

Aaron Biitner has had a pretty amazing career

He started on the slopes of Snowbird before moving to the streets and being rercognied for his determination and work ethic. Which led to video parts - many of them - and pro models - six with DC to be exact.

After winding down his riding career, Aaron went on to be the marketoing guy for a brand named Skullcandy6. This is hi9s story, in his words.

This week's interview is brought to you by Cardiff Snowcraft, and Melvin Brewing. We ask that you support the brands that support disruptive snowboard media. Find out more at their websites.

http://cardiffsnow.com

http://melvinbrewing.com

Please consider supporting us at http://www.patreon.com/thesnowboardproject

You can follow us on Instagram @thesnowboardproject

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Aaron Biitner • Episode 161

Hosted by Mark Sullivan

Produced by Mark Sullivan

Art by Aaron Draplin and Sarat

Real Talk with MFM, Ken Achenbach, Jeff Fulton, Mike Chantry, Ricky Melnick, Trond Dyb, Gags & Christian Knapp Mar 17, 2020

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THE SNOWBOARD PROJECT EPISODE 160

Real Talk: This Week in Snowboarding

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Today's episode is brought to you by:

686

Never Summer Snowboards

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The Snowboard Project is now broadcasting from our Alaska studio, Cloud Mountain. A lot has happened over the past week with the coronavirus so we checked in with snowboarders around the world to try and make at least a little sense of what is happening.

TODAY'S GUESTS:

Marc Frank Montoya - Legendary pro rider checking in with us from Carlsbad, CA talks about building your immune system up.

Ken Achenbach - Founder of Camp of Champions in Whistler and one the first snowboard shops in the world - "The Snoboard Shop". Ken talks about hunkering down in Whistler.

Jeff Fulton - Founder of Mt Baker Hardcore tells us what's going on in Glacier, WA.

Mike Chantry - One of the Tahoe OG's and organizer of the "Retro Worlds" event in Tahoe talks about what it's like to cancel for public safety.

Ricky Melnick - Runs Nitro Circus and Street League. He talks about having a positive outlook on the situation.

Trond Dyb - Trond is a Norwegian snowboarder and he clues us in on what's going on across the Atlantic. Lockdown.

Mike Gagliardi - Gags is the Sales Manager for Never Summer and he talks about the effects of the coronavirus on the wintersports industry.

Christian Knapp - Christian is the CMO of Aspen Resorts and we discuss the closing of ski resorts with him.

Bjorn Leines• Part Two • Super Pro • Episode159 Mar 12, 2020

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BJORN LEINES • Part 2 • Super Pro • Episode 159

Bjorn Leines is a super pro - from riding for HOT snowboards to the Forum 8, Rome Snowboards and most recently with Cardiff Snowcraft. He has done it all - from the streets to Alaska and all points in between.

In this first of two parts, we cover Cardiff, trends in the sport, the Forum 8 and the characters behind it, as well as the challenges of starting his own glove brand Celtek.

Bjorn is a true inspiration for those who seek a long term career in the sport.

This week's interview is brought to you by Cardiff Snowcraft, and Melvin Brewing. We ask that you support the brands that support disruptive snowboard media. Find out more at their websites.

http://cardiffsnow.com

http://melvinbrewing.com

Please consider supporting us at http://www.patreon.com/thesnowboardproject

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BJORN LEINES • Part 2 • Super Pro • Episode 159

Hosted by Mark Sullivan & Dustin James

Produced by Mark Sullivan

Associate producer Dustin James

Art by Aaron Draplin and Sarat

Real Talk with Rob Kingwill, Christine Savage, Melissa Riitano & Sam Klein Mar 10, 2020