Steve started the brand Owner Operator a decade ago - and continues to be the only wintersports brand that manufactures in the USA. He also started United Shapes a brand of snowboards, which by the way are equally unique and fun to ride. He also started the Parts and Labor Tradeshow, to bring together small independant brands in the snowboarding industry. This one goes deep and gives a unique perspective following your dreams in the sport of snowboarding.

Trevor Graves was one of the most influential people in the late 80s and early 90s over the sport of snowboarding. As a photographer he broke countless careers onto the media stage. He was innovative, creative and above all else, perhaps, driven. In 1988 he moved west from upstate New York to Salem Oregon to base his photography business in the west. Soon he was working for Morrow Snowboards. After, Trevor was one of the founders of Portland’s acclaimed Nemo Design agency (www.nemodesign.com).

Mike Chantry may be the most OG snowboarder alive. He introduced Tom Sims to Tahoe, help the world’s first halfpipe competition, and introduced Terry Kidwell and Shaun Palmer to the sport of snowboarding.

Ryan Coulter may not be a household name. He is an industrial designer (product designer) who got his start designing Burton’s bindings. Since he has gone on to design products for Nike as well as launch The James Brand http://thejamesbrand.com . He has even done some work for NASA.

Jesse Grandkowski — Airblaster (Co-Owner, Marketing guy, TM, clothing designer, copywriter, etc.). Works out of a roaming Toyota 4x4 Sunraider RV- Working, shredding and traveling to wherever the snow’s flying or the sun’s shining. Grew up in Montana, now calls Portland home. Was the cover boy for Snowboard Magazine Issue #2.

Warning Adult Content. Rebagliati was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. After turning pro in 1991, he was the first ever to win an Olympic gold medal for Men's Snowboarding at the 1998 Winter Olympics. After winning the gold, he was found to have Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in his circulatory system following a blood test and he was automatically disqualified. This decision was eventually overturned... this is his story

Jeff Galbraith is today’s guest. He is a media veteran - from the wera of zines - and went on to be the editor of Snowboarder Magazine, before starting Frequency the Snowboarder’s Journal - which became, simply, The Snowboarder’s Journal. He also has some great advice for those looking to get involved with the media.

As a snowboard filmer, he's made over 35 snowboard movies filming for Mack Dawg, Standard Films, and Forum Snowboards during the years of 1991-2000. Kurt then owned and created his own movies under the movie production company called Strait Jacket Films during the years of 2000-2005. Following Strait Jacket Films, he then filmed for Forum Snowboards and Burton Snowboards from 2006-2014. Kurt is also known for filming John Jackson's X-Games Real Snow Backcountry 2015 Gold Medal run. - Jib Hunt

Now with 8-9000 members DMQ represents some of the most passionate snowboarders out there - guys who collect boards - and 25 is probably an average number of snowboards owned by its members with some having 200 or more. Give a listen top Chuck’s interview as he demonstrates, you don’t have to be a pro, or work in the industry to define yourself as a snowboarder.

Dave Schriber - from the most important marketer in Burton’s history - judging by the legacy that still lives on in the brand - to VP of Global Brand Marketing at a little brand called Nike. In this episode we cover a lot of territory from Burton and before to Nike, NFL licenses, Nike ID, corporate culture in the world’s largest sporting goods brand, how Nike approaches social media marketing and - the future.