Episode 73: Hana Beaman – Pro Athlete Evolution – From Bear to Baker

Raised in the sunshine and slush of Big Bear, California, Hana has spent a decade plus living the pro-rider life; nonstop shredding on all terrain, all over the world. From her early days doing damage in the parks of Bear Mountain and Mammoth to producing heavy film parts in the proving grounds of the Whistler backcountry, to the latest chapter—a home-base in Washington where she localizes Mount Baker and charges the B.C. backcountry with a crew of snowboarding’s leading ladies, Hana is in a state of constant progression.

Episode 72: Iztok Sumatic – Olympic / World Cup Judge

“I was born in 1976 in Maribor, Slovenia. I fell in love with skateboarding in 1989 after seeing movie Trashin’. Luckily my aunt went to USA that year and brought me a Valterra skateboard. Since then skateboarding defined my life and my character. It gave me bunch of good friends at home and around the world. It gave me Fugazi, Beastie Boys, Bad Religion, Primus and plenty more. Since there was no way I could become a pro I started earning a buck by selling skate and snowboard stuff, which my friend (and the best Slovenian skater) Marko Jazbinsek was smuggling from Italy. When the wild era was over I became a skateshop manager in my hometown for almost 3 years. After that I worked as a Snowboard coach for 18 years. Nowadays I still enjoy skating, snowboarding, and working in the action sports on various fields such as emceeing, organizing, judging, riding, filming, taking pictures, athlete management, partying… you name it I got it… I am like Macgyver dude ;)” - Iztok

Real Talk: This Week in Snowboarding 2-4-19

Big news this week with SIA and major news from TEN The Enthusiasts Network. Industry turmoil, big events, retirements and X-Games/Tradeshow trivia.

Episode 70: Gimbal God

With over 100 million views of his unique, follow cam videos on social media Spencer Whiting aka The Gimbal God has filmed some of the most watched clips in snowboarding history. Today he is mentioned throughout X-Games broadcasts, and is a rider favorite. In his first major interview The Gimbal God breaks down his set up, personal progression and the future of snowboarding events.

Episode 69: Barrett Christy – Legend

Barrett Christy is an American snowboarder and Winter Olympics Athlete. She currently resides in Washington. Christy was a member of the first U.S. Snowboarding team during the 1998 Winter Olympics. She has won more medals than any other female athlete in the Winter X Games, until Lindsey Jacobellis pass her. Christy oversees the design of women's snowboards for Gnu Snowboards, including the Gnu Barrett Christy Pro Model (B-Pro), which is the longest-running women's pro model snowboard.

Real Talk:This Week in Snowboarding Extreme Edition 1/28/19 (Ep68)

This week in snowboarding Extreme Edition - X-Games, Missile intercepts, moose chase, Zeb Powell, Kelly Clark, The Bush Project, trivia and a bunch of random rabbit holes.

Episode 67: Zeb Powell – The Future is Coming

Zeb Powell may be the future of snowboarding progression. He has been on a path to professional snowboarding most of his young life - and it shows. Zeb takes a unique Hallador influence to his riding - you just don’t know what to expect when Zeb drops in. The day he did this interview he signed his first pro contract with Nitro. He recently had a standout part in a 32 video filmed at Brighton. Welcome to the big leagues Zeb Powell.

Episode 66: Tracey Canaday – Founder of Never Summer

Tracey Canaday started the brand Never Summer Snowboards 27 years ago with his brother Tim, renting press time in Summit County Colorado from legendary rider (James Bond’s stunt double) Steve Link. Since, Never Summer has built its reputation for making indestructible boards that are made in America. Here is a rare interview with Tracey and a look at what it took to make Never Summer one of the most successful brands in snowboarding.

Real Talk: This Week in Snowboarding – 1/21/19 (Episode 64)

Real Talk 1- 21- 19 With powder come avalanches - and, unfortunately, fatalities. Freeride World Tour Hakuba Laax Open Max Perot Roberta Rodger 800 new resorts in China and one less in Korea Jesse Paul is on drugs as is Seb Toots editor Trivia

Episode 64: Danny Davis

Danny Davis (born June 22, 1988 in Highland, Michigan) is a snowboarder. He was voted 2006 Rookie of the Year in the Transworld Riders Poll Awards, 2006 Rookie of the Year for Snowboarder Magazine. In January 2010 Davis won a Grand Prix event but not a spot on the US Olympic Team. He suffered a back injury in an ATV accident, ending his 2010 season and Olympic aspirations] Danny finished in 10th place at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. He continues to push the sport through events.