Marc Morisset had an incredible career as a professional athlete - movie parts, magazine covers and pro models. But that was just the start of his career in action sports. He went on to become the Canadian distributor for Forum Snowboards, Four Square and Special Blend, before starting his own Str/Ke Movement footwear brand.
The Chin updates us on what is happening in Salt Lake during the age of Covid. Interview with Steve Kimura, expert Seamster and Founder of United Shapes and OwnerOperator outerwear, about sewing masks. Interview with Will Ritter, founder of Spark R&D, about retooling his binding factory to develop “Montana Masks.”
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.
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.
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…
Real Talk featuring Ingemar Backman, Bob Klein & Rob Kingwill • Episode 164 • 3/30/20
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
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.
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.
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.