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All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding with Chris Rogers, Matt Larson and Brian Donovan.

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The big 5-0, episode 50 is our third episode aiming to demystify a few commonly misunderstood terms. This episode is a b...
04/02/2025

The big 5-0, episode 50 is our third episode aiming to demystify a few commonly misunderstood terms. This episode is a bit about the 50-50 and a lot about how our upper and lower body parts can move together or independently from each other through separation. Topics include rotation, counter rotation, and rotation of the upper body over the lower body or lower body under the upper body!

This week’s hot take: What’s your daily driver snowboard?

Episode 49 is all about Level 2 Certification and is available wherever you get your podcasts!Already have your level 2?...
27/01/2025

Episode 49 is all about Level 2 Certification and is available wherever you get your podcasts!

Already have your level 2? What tips would you add?

Episode 48 with special guest Dr. Pete Allison is all about Penn State’s Snowsports Education Certificate that uses PSIA...
22/01/2025

Episode 48 with special guest Dr. Pete Allison is all about Penn State’s Snowsports Education Certificate that uses PSIA-AASI certification as part of the curriculum!

Episode 47 Top Tips for Level 1 Certification!
13/01/2025

Episode 47 Top Tips for Level 1 Certification!

Episode 46 - We’re done Waiting, Let’s talk about WeightingWe’re back from the holiday break with a fresh episode on up-...
07/01/2025

Episode 46 - We’re done Waiting, Let’s talk about Weighting

We’re back from the holiday break with a fresh episode on up- and down-unweighting. Ever wonder what is actually going on with pressure management on your snowboard when you move vertically to change edges? This is the episode for you!

This week’s hot take: Performance vs durability in gear construction!

31/12/2024

We hope everyone has been enjoying the holidays!

As 2024 comes to a close, we’d love to hear which of our episodes is your favorite, and ideas for episodes you’d like us to produce in 2025!

We’ll be back with weekly episodes again next week!

Episode 44 - Whats in your pockets?In this week’s episode, Brian, Chris, and Matt dive into what’s in their pockets when...
02/12/2024

Episode 44 - Whats in your pockets?

In this week’s episode, Brian, Chris, and Matt dive into what’s in their pockets when working as instructors and examiners. Numerous threads are followed, including locker contents, and whether snow and coffee lead to dehydration. 

This week’s hot take: what’s the biggest failed innovation in snowboarding?

The man, the myth, the legend, ! Eric is the President of and an alumni! He also helped start the first Rider Rally 25...
11/11/2024

The man, the myth, the legend, ! Eric is the President of and an alumni! He also helped start the first Rider Rally 25 years ago!

Join us for Episode 41 where we sit down with Eric!

Files, Diamond Stones, and Waxing, oh my! In episode 40, Matt, Chris, and Brian dive into the wide world of snowboard ca...
05/11/2024

Files, Diamond Stones, and Waxing, oh my! In episode 40, Matt, Chris, and Brian dive into the wide world of snowboard care and tuning! Hear about their learnings and takeaways for maintaining gear. 

This week’s hot take: Pros and Cons of Family Private Lessons!

Episode 35 out wherever you get your podcasts! In this episode, we follow up on Episode 33, answering a bunch of listene...
30/09/2024

Episode 35 out wherever you get your podcasts!

In this episode, we follow up on Episode 33, answering a bunch of listener questions from that episode on commonly misunderstood terminology specific to the snowboard instruction vernacular. Flexing vs Extending Edge Change, Retraction, Up-Unweighting and Down-Unweighting, and Rad are all covered in this episode!

This week’s hot take: What’s the deal with asymmetrical sidecut?

Episode 34 is out wherever you get your podcasts!In this episode, we delve into the heart of snowboard instruction, it’s...
23/09/2024

Episode 34 is out wherever you get your podcasts!

In this episode, we delve into the heart of snowboard instruction, it’s not just teaching them how to snowboard, but how to be snowboarders. Join us as we discuss the significance of inviting others into our culture and lifestyle while teaching the skills needed to snowboard. What’s the difference between things that we do versus things that we are?

This week’s hot take: Goggles over or under the helmet!

Wow. With Episode 32 we crossed 20,000 total listens across all episodes. We’re humbled and grateful to share this journ...
17/09/2024

Wow. With Episode 32 we crossed 20,000 total listens across all episodes.

We’re humbled and grateful to share this journey with you, thank you for listening to us talk about snowboarding!

We’ve got big plans for the show, can’t wait to share them with you!

Episode 33, “Commonly Misunderstood Terminology and Trick Names” w/ Special Guest is out everywhere you get your pods!T...
16/09/2024

Episode 33, “Commonly Misunderstood Terminology and Trick Names” w/ Special Guest is out everywhere you get your pods!

This week we’re joined by new Snowboard Team Member, Jesse Yedwab! Jesse is a Snowboard and Freestyle Examiner in the RM Region, and an experienced freestyle coach. We took this opportunity to dive into the sometimes confusing world of freestyle trick names, including the differences and similarities between frontside and backside for calling spins vs rails, as well as the difference between boardslides and lipslides!

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Don’t forget, our giveaway courtesy of WSI Sports is still on! Check the instagram to find out how you can enter for a chance to win a $100 gift card!

We’re super excited to announce our first giveaway on the show!Our friends at just dropped their new Fall/Winter line, ...
09/09/2024

We’re super excited to announce our first giveaway on the show!

Our friends at just dropped their new Fall/Winter line, and they’re offering our listeners the chance to win a $100 gift card.

You can use it on the Women’s Full Zip Mountain Heatr Jacket or the Men’s ProWikmax Heatr Hooded Shirt pictured here, or anything in their awesome catalog of baselayers made here in the USA 🇺🇸

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6. Winner will be selected by random draw on 9/18 and announced in episode 34!

Sometimes exams don’t go the way we hope. In Episode 32, Matt, Chris, and Brian share their personal experiences and tak...
09/09/2024

Sometimes exams don’t go the way we hope.

In Episode 32, Matt, Chris, and Brian share their personal experiences and takeaways from failing exams as well as discuss mindsets and training plans while prepping for a re-sit.

This episode features our first giveaway, courtesy of ! Check back at 12pm MDT to enter in the giveaway!

Also in this episode, Hot Takes on the worst trend in snowboarding and what’s up with Slopestyle contests all looking the same?

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