Leanne Pelosi is known for putting her blood sweat and tears into any project she is a part of aside from working at Earl’s (A long time ago). She’s been named Rookie of the Year, Rider of the Year and this year won the first-ever Influencer Award. Leanne’s career and film project can be looked at as a vehicle for the progression of snowboarding and raising awareness for women, both past and present, who shred.
Leanne Pelosi Show Notes:
:20: What has Leanne been up to this fall?
5:12 From oil to snowboarding
7:44: Getting carded in Canada
8:32: Evo (listen for special offer) and Diecutstickers.com (Listen for 10% off your first order with DCS)
10:43: Moving to Whistler against her parents’ wishes and sponsorship the Bieber way
13:30: Contest mentality
15:35: Focusing on filming
16:45: Working at Earls
19:40: Full Moon movie
20:17: Spy (25% off site wide, listen for code) and Sierra at Tahoe spots
25:30: Loyalty to her snowboard sponsors
27:35: Gender inequity in snowboarding
30:40: Best trip ever
33:15: What does snowboarding need?
Sponsors:
K2 Snowboards www.k2snowboarding.com
Airblaster Outerwear www.myairblaster.com
Dakine Backpacks www.dakine.com/snowboard
Dragon Goggles www.dragonalliance.com
Lifetime Clothing www.lifetimecollective.com
Whistler Blackcomb www.whistlerblackcomb.com
There are few people more passionate about having 8 wheels under their feet than Mo Sanders. From his professional inline skate days to when he was a featured character on TNN’s RollerJam series, Mo has made a career, in turbulent worlds, that only happen when you have the athletic ability that Mo has. These days, Mo, also known as Quadzilla, is an entrepreneur and World Champion who globetrots the world getting skaters into shape.
Mo Sanders Show Notes
:30: Growing up in Tacoma
2:30: Getting into Roller Skating
5:45: Becoming Lanny’s Kid
8:41: Who was Mo in High School
10:30: Evo (listen for special offer) and Diecutstickers.com (Listen for 10% off your first order with DCS)
12:00: The inline boom
20:00: Spy (25% off site wide, listen for code) and Sierra at Tahoe spots
21:16: The death of inline for Mo
24:00 : Roller Jam
27:09: Roller Derby is back
30:30: The need for better derby products
33:30: Quadzilla can teach and you better come prepared to work
38:30: The Olympics and Derby
Brands:
Chris Haffey is part athlete, part stuntman, part survivor. He’s a professional rollerblader who started getting recognition for his skating when the industry was at its peak and became one of the top skaters in the world as the bottom was dropping out. While his peers were leaving the sport to find other ways to support themselves, Chris landed on the Nitro Circus, touring arenas across the globe with a motley crew of bad-asses.
Chris Haffey Show Notes:
1:45: In Japan on tour with the Nitro Circus
4:45: Growing up all over the country and getting into skating
7:45: Daily Bread Magazine days
9:19: Getting published and shooting as much as he could
10:05: Evo ad and discount code
10:45: Diecutstickers.com
11:30: Was skating something that consumed everything he did? Was he on be-mag
12:09: Meeting Chris Farmer in a chatroom
13:45: Who did he skate with when he was coming up, Brian Bell and Esco Zoo
14:50: What was High School like for him?
17:30: What did his parents think about him getting his GED?
19:30: Did he party when he was traveling to contests?
22:02: Spy Optics ad and discount code
22:42: Sierra At Tahoe ad
23:24: Being a street skater and then transitioning to contests and the differences
26:44: www.remz.com and making money in skating
28:40: Dealing with people flipping you shit when you skate
31:16: Park Etiquette
32:16: Finding inspiration in skiing and which skiers influence him and Is he familiar with Slvsh
34:37: What does he think of people looking to him to “save” rollerblading?
37:10: Fun on the road with the Nitro family
39:07: How is his body at this point?
41:04: Will we see another street section from Chris Haffey?
Sherry McConkey is the most positive, toughest woman I know. She grew up in politically charged South Africa, traveled the world, and landed in Squaw Valley, CA. Her story is one of adventure, love, loss and making a difference in her community and the world all while being an amazing role model for daughter Ayla, and the rest of the Tahoe community.
Sherry McConkey Show Notes
2:00: What is going on right now in Squaw Valley
3:30: What was it like growing up in South Africa
9:39: Evo (listen for special offer) and Diecutstickers.com (Listen for 10% off your first order with DCS)
12:08: Stories of leaving the real world to travel the whole world and find her birth father
18:17: From Whistler to Squaw Valley, snowboarding and staying in the US
20:40: First time meeting Shane and the beginning of the future
20:33: Spy (25% off site wide, listen for code) and Sierra at Tahoe spots
23:57: What was the first trip like with Shane?
26:54: Preggo with Ayla
29:15: Outside TV FREE WEEK
30:22: What did she think of what Shane did and did she ever BASE Jump?
34:04: What was Shane’s life like in terms of travel and how was he as a dad?
36:12: Managing life with two kids in the house; Ayla and Shane
38:36: Life after Shane
41:06: The Shane McConkey Foundation
**Some show sponsors have special codes in their ads that save you $$$$$
Miles Daisher
Show Notes
1:54: Air Force Brat, High School, College
6:30 Being a College Mascot and Fraternities
9:30: Evo and Diecutstickers spot and redemption code
10:46: Post Grad year in Squaw and meeting Jimbo Fritsch, Jay Mueller, Shane McConkey, Frank Gambali. Kreitler and MC, Primal Instinct Bungee House
15:25 Mentor in B.A.S.E.
18:06 Living in a tent
21:35 Ski B.A.S.E
24:22 Spy and Sierra at Tahoe spots and redemption codes
25:37 Year in Chicago
29:18 Back to Squaw
31:30 Crazy Schedule
32:30: try.outsidetv.com spot
41:16 Instructing
45:42 RedBull Airforce
48:38: Dealing with people thinking he’s selfish/crazy
50:27: Jumping out of planes without parachutes
53:08 Recent video of wingsuit guy crashing into trees and living
Jason Levinthal has been a visionary in the ski industry for over 20 years. He's know for brand building genius, blue-collar work ethic and keeping his finger on the pulse of tomorrow. He started the revolutionary ski company, Line Skis, out of his parent’s garage and eventually was forced to sell his baby (while still managing it and other brands) to The Jarden Corporation. Jason’s entrepreneurial spirit and passion for timely innovation led him to leave the comfort of his corporate check and start again from scratch with J Skis.
Jason Levinthal, Owner, J Skis
Jason Levinthal Show Notes
:31: What is Jason up to these days?
1:19: Typical work week for Jason
3:30: What group did Jason fit into in High School?
5:26: Jason talks college
7:17: The foundation of Line Skis
8:39: Why the name Line?
11:10: Did anyone believe in Jason Levinthal in the early days?
12:29: At Ski Magazine tests Jason is asked why is he there and told to “throw his skis down the stairs.”
13:55: Sacrificing life for the brand
16:06: Did Jason ever think about enforcing the twin tip patent and working with other brands
21:48: The Reactor Binding and bindings in general
26:40: K2 buys Line
28:50: The future of Levinthal is J Skis
31:10: Josh Malczyk and his Line and Levinthal history
33:00: The game-changing development process of J Skis
35:29: Biggest career regrets
37:42: What is Jason most proud of in his career?
Tom Wallisch is one of the best skiers of his time and is still as humble as they come. From the streets, to the internet, to the X-Games and the big screen, Tom is known for being technical as much as he is known for style. Pretty impressive for a kid who grew up skiing in MD and PA.
Sponsors:
Monster Energy GoPro Line Skis The North Face Skullcandy Full Tilt ShredOptics
Slytech Protection Bose Seven Springs Resort Marker Bindings
Show Notes
1:00: Breaking his neck mountain biking
3:06: East Coast Skiing and being a grom
9:07: High North Camp
10:30: Move to Utah for college
12:16: Evo and Diecutstickers.com spots and codes.
13:30: Winning the Superunknown contest
17:04: Rail skiing
22:40: Sketchy urban situations
24:05: Spy Optic and Sierra at Tahoe spots
26:00: Sponsors
29:24: Scholarships
34:45: Contests and the future of Tom’s skiing
36:50: Setting trends
39:00: The world record rail
41:00: What to expect this season from Tom
43:30: What others think of Tom Wallisch
Snowboarding and hard work have done everything for Pat Bridges. A writer by trade, Pat is also a talented snowboarder who proves the old saying “you can’t judge a book by its cover.” Pat and I talk about developing his writing craft through snowboarding, the theme of his life and the road to Snowboarder Magazine.
Pat Bridges Show Notes
1:21: What has Pat been up to?
2:19: What’s a typical week look like to Pat?
3:48: Who was Pat in High School, how did he get into snowboarding and what else did he do?
5:14: What happens after High School?
7:48: Who are Pat’s Snowboard sponsors and what is that life like? Rossignol Uvex Airwalk Scott
8:12: www.evo.com supports “The Powell Movement” and created a special offer for YOU!
8:55: “The Powell Movement” Sponsor www.diecutstickers.com lets you know how to get a free set up as a thank you for listening.
10:56: What jobs and people helped shape Pat’s career in Snowboarding and what was his secret to writing success? East Infection Zine
15:12: What other jobs has he had at Snowboarder and what are his responsibilities as Creative Director?
21:09: www.spyoptic.com is all about the Happy Lens. If you haven’t tried them out yet, Spy has created a special offer for listeners that makes it an easy decision to pick up a pair of Spy’s.
21:51: www.sierraattahoe.com is the place to avoid crowds in the Tahoe area. Don’t spend a fortune on lift tickets to stand in line wishing you were at Sierra at Tahoe, go there instead.
22:51: Pat talks about the dream job.
24:49: Biggest career regret
26:11: What is Pat most proud of? Jake Burton Interview
28:27: Did he wear the half beard in the Playboy Mansion Grotto? Pat Bridges Half-Beard
Jeremy Jones is an American badass who has inspired countless people to head to the mountains. He dabbles in business and politics, but is known for snowboarding.
Sponsors:
Jeremy Jones Show notes:
1:51: I couldn’t help myself and jumped right into Protect Our Winters and Politics
3:24: How Protect Our Winters is taking the election, what’s the new strategy and how will they make a difference moving forward? www.protectourwinters.org
9:58: Did Jeremy ever think he would be so involved in politics?
11:17: www.evo.com supports “The Powell Movement” and created a special offer for YOU!
12:02: “The Powell Movement” Sponsor www.diecutstickers.com lets you know how to get a free set up as a thank you for listening.
12:50: How did Jeremy get into snowboarding? Where did he grow up? What was that like?
15:31: Other sports growing up and what was Jeremy like in https://www.gocva.com/ High School?
20:22: Snowboard racing days and searching for powder on the days off
24:08: www.spyoptic.com is all about the Happy Lens. If you haven’t tried them out yet, Spy has created a special offer for listeners that makes it an easy decision to pick up a pair of Spy’s.
24:50: www.sierraattahoe.com is the place to avoid crowds in the Tahoe area. Don’t spend a fortune on lift tickets to stand in line wishing you were at Sierra at Tahoe, go there instead.
25:28: Was there big money in snowboarding for Jeremy in the 90’s?
26:18: What is the transition from being a racer on www.rossignol.com to riding big mountains?
27:23: Visiting his brothers www.tetongravity.com in Jackson Hole
29:26: Riding with Johan. http://snowboarding.transworld.net/videos/time-machine-johan-olofsson-in-tb5/#IqqAkKS6PHVhw5g3.97
31:17: What is the level of snow safety in the early days?
34:34: Getting the gear he wanted with Rossignol.
36:22: The fear of creating your own brand. The launch of www.jonessnowboards.com
40.46: The future of Squaw Valley. http://unofficialalpine.com/?p=11041