Chad Fleischer is a badass American Downhiller known for his leopard print hair, his huge crash at the Hahnenkamm, and living a life being 100% in control of being 100% out of control. Born and raised in the flatlands of Nebraska, Chad moved to Vail at 12 and didn’t join Ski Club Vail until he was 14. That late start didn’t slow him down. On the podcast, we talk about Nebraska, getting on the team, AJ, Kyle, Bode, Tommy, and so much more. Chad doesn’t hold back, and it’s an awesome one. AJ Kitt asks the Inappropriate Questions.
Chad Fleischer Show Notes:
3:00: Hahnenkamm crash, CBD, Nebraska, moving to Vail and wanting to be Bill Johnson but skiing like Wayne Wong
21:30: Rollerblade: They invented inline skating and make the best skates on the planet.
Best Day Brewing: All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.
Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.
23:00: Ski Club Vail, making the Olympics so fast, losing his mom, Nagano, and Bode is a god.
41:30: Stanley: Get 30% off site-wide with the code shredthegnar
Peter Glenn Ski and Sports: Over 60 years of getting you out there.
43:00: Getting Salmonella re-inventing himself and having it pay off all while still having a good time
48:00: Vail 99, blood testing, 2nd in Spain, gear issues, money and what happens with his last Olympic push
69:00: Inappropriate Questions with AJ Kitt
Bobby Meeks makes life look easy, but his early life was anything but that. While he’s known for being one of the nicest guys everyone wants to be around, he was the troublemaking kid before he re-set his life by moving in with his aunt and uncle. From there, Bobby never lost his skateboarding roots as he went on to dive and snowboard professionally. On the podcast, we talk about his childhood, skate, and snow culture, his pro career, High Cascade, Nike, DC, and more. Forum Snowboard revivalist and legend Peter Line asks the Inappropriate Questions.
Bobby Meeks Show Notes:
3:00: High Cascade Snowboard Camp, the pandemic, and what his troubled childhood was like
12:00: Arkansas, moving in with his aunt and uncle, being the jokester, and diving
21:00: Rollerblade: They invented inline skating and make the best skates on the planet.
Best Day Brewing: All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.
Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.
24:00: Snowboarding, college, Pro Diving, odd jobs, pro career happen really fast, and Joyride
41:00: Stanley: Get 30% off site-wide with the code shredthegnar
Peter Glenn Ski and Sports: Over 60 years of getting you out there.
42:30: Utah, Blue, Subtle, Shimano, waiting tables, and taking advantage of every opportunity
56:00: Robot Food, the ultimate corporate job, Nike Snowboarding, DC Snowboarding
69:00: Inappropriate Questions with Peter Line
Mike Rosen has arguably one of the most important roles in the ski and snowboard industry: he’s a sales rep. Rosen is the link between the brands and the sales floor, and he spends his time on the road, repping the products that fuel our passions. It’s not as glamorous as you think…but it sure is fun and lucrative. On the podcast, we talk about coming up in racing, starting with Spyder, product testing, what makes a good rep, how to get a job in the snow-business, and so much more. John Lyons asks the Inappropriate Questions.
Mike Rosen Show Notes:
3:00: How to get a job in snow business, growing up in NY, being Jewish, and the college saga.
10:00: Ski racing at the University of Northern Colorado, Gary Gay, Spyder, product testing,
20:30: Rollerblade: They invented inline skating and make the best skates on the planet.
Best Day Brewing: All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.
Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.
23:30: Hart and Reusch, learning the business, race services for Nordica, the Nordica glitch, sample costs, the rep/brand relationship, going to K2, and counter-seasonal business.
38:00: Stanley: Get 30% off site wide with the code shredthegnar
Peter Glenn Ski and Sports: Over 60 years of getting you out there.
40:00: His influence as a rep, His brands, his territory, his employees, money, and what makes a good rep, selling air, and starting his brand
55:00: Inappropriate Questions with John Lyons
Bob Legasa is not only a former US Freestyle Team Member, he’s also the only athlete I’ve ever had on the podcast who’s survived a Grizzly Bear attack. Those two things alone can make a podcast good, throw in that Dan is known as the most legendary prankster in skiing and this one is great. On the podcast, we talk about filming for Hot Dog, jumping at the Rose Bowl, Greg Stump, and a lot more.
Bob Legasa Show Notes:
3:00: Grizzly Bear
17:00: Rollerblade: They invented inline skating and make the best skates on the planet.
Best Day Brewing: All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.
Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.
20:00: Getting hit by a chairlift, skiing in Tahoe, moving to Idaho, and meeting Dan Herby
29:00: Freestyle Camps, The Spud Boys in Tahoe, and Ballet
37:00: Stanley: Get 30% off site wide with the code pmovement
Peter Glenn Ski and Sports: Over 60 years of getting you out there.
39:00: Aerials, Hot Dog, The Movie, US Freestyle Team, and the Team was too expensive for him
53:00: The Volvo Ski Show, Outrageous Air, The Rose Bowl and filming Greg Stump
67:00: Inappropriate Questions with Dan Herby