If we’re going to have a conversation about the midwest rope tow scene Benny Milam’s name is inevitably going to come up. He’s young, hungry, and one of the best rail riders around. We dissect the rope tow scene, get behind the scenes of some of his favorite video parts, and learn all there is to know about Benny Milam. If you like snowboarding and want to watch some tricks, this is the episode for you. All this and more on this week’s episode of The Bomb Hole! Find show notes with links to vide...
Jun 25, 2025•2 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 226
In this week's episode of Bomb Hole Group Chat we've gathered Mikey LeBlanc, Naima Antolin and Chris Beresford in studio to discuss all things snowboarding. We call Todd Richards to discuss how the tariffs might affect the snowboard industry. We call Scott Stevens to get his analysis (and paralysis) in regards to his favorite video parts ever. And of course we call our beloved snowboard critic Stan Leveille to get his opinions on the medium park jump to down tube feature combo. All this and more...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 23
With skateboarding being one of our favorite off snow activities we figured its time to being some of our favorite skateboarders into the booth. Kelly Hart and Tim O’Connor did their best to help us get into the mood for summer. We talked about some of skateboardings most historic and monumental moments, some of their favorite tricks, and all the nuance behind contest judging. We figure out why Kelly can’t stop sweating, what Tim thinks of illegal tricks and so much more on this week’s episode o...
May 28, 2025•2 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 225
There’s no doubt about it, Ryan Villopoto is one of the best to ever do it. Some say he’s a god amongst mortals. Blessing us with his presence, RV tells us all about his career on a bike from his most famous wins to his worst injuries and everything in between. He’s won millions, and missed out on even more. Now a Dad, he’s navigating the moto world all over again through a different lens. Tune in to learn about RV’s past, present and future. All this and more on this week’s episode of The Bomb ...
May 21, 2025•2 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 224
Simply put, Blake Moller, aka B-Mo, is the future of snowboarding. He young and passionately pushing the boundaries of free ride and freestyle snowboarding. He's a thrill seeker at heart and finds jumping out of planes to be a pleasurable activity (we're not so sure ourselves). B-Mo just took second place at Natural Selection and continues to leave us with our jaw on the floor. All this and more on this week's episode of The Bomb Hole! Full show notes on the site! Follow Blake on Instagram Follo...
May 14, 2025•2 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 223
In one of our most banter filled Group Chat yet, the gang sits down to discuss the most pressing topics snowboarding has to offer. Reid Smith, Cody Warble and Brett Kulas join us in studio to help us answer these burning questions: Is Chris an old head? What is "bunc"? Who can do more pushups? And most importantly, why you should never leave fish for more fish. All this and more on this weeks' episode of Bomb Hole Group Chat! Full episode show notes on our website Keep up with the crew Chris Gre...
May 07, 2025•2 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 22
We don’t get a lot of double threats on the show, so when we do you’d better pay attention. Katie Kennedy is a multifaceted individual who is balancing more plates than we can count. She’s a professional snowboarder, a media juggernaut at Slush the Magazine , a sledding connoisseur, and loves a good party. Her spelling might not be the best, but her attitude and outlook on life makes up for it. All this and more on this week’s episode of The Bomb Hole! Full show notes on the site! Follow Katie K...
Apr 30, 2025•3 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 222
Coming off the high that is known as “The Uninvited Invitational” we sat down Jess Kimura, the brains and the driving force behind the operation. Joining her are Brantley Mullins, Ylfa Runnarsdottir, Paula Benito, and Jess Perlmutter. We talk all things Uninvited, stand out moments from the event, our favorite signs, and so much more. We also tackle some of your hard hitting questions, explore women’s gear, and have one of the most intense games of Trivia thus far. All this and more on this week...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 57 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In this must watch episode we sit down with Gigi Rüf, one of the greatest to ever do it. We explore his endless video parts, dissect some of his favorite tricks, and remember some of his funniest stories. Gigi gives us insight into bee-keeping and shares with us all his secrets. I mean, to be at the top of the game for as long as Gigi has, you need to have some secrets. All this and so much more in this week’s episode of The Bomb Hole. Full show notes on the site! Follow Gigi on Instagram Check ...
Apr 16, 2025•4 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 221
In a Bomb Hole first we would like to present to you our first power couple episode: Tortstein Horgmo and Celia Miller. The driving force behind SHREDBOTS latest video project: " RETURN " this couple is unstoppable. Even our meager attempts to divide them during Run Through A Wall Trivia proved to be insufficient. They compliment each other like no other and serve as an example to all of us. They create with such passion and pure love and are a force to be reckoned with. So join us, on this week...
Apr 09, 2025•3 hr 58 min•Season 1Ep. 220
In this episode of Bomb Hole Group Chat some of our favorite guests have returned and they brought the banter. Charles Beckinsale, Taylor Elliott & Benny Pellegrino join Chris and Silk in the studio to discuss all things snowboarding. We talk Natural Selection, resorts that don't allow snowboarding, what it means to be "core" and so much more! All this on our 20th episode of Bomb Hole Group Chat! Keep up with the crew Chris Grenier Charles Beckinsale Taylor Elliott Benny Pellegrino SILK Than...
Apr 02, 2025•2 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 20
This week's episode is all about mindset and strength, and this week's guest, Kimmy Fasani, is here to lead by example. In tandem with the release of her new documentary "Butterfly In A Blizzard," Kimmy comes into the studio as a beaming light. And we're ready to follow. She's a ripping snowboarder, a mother, a breast cancer surviver, and a gem of a human. Tune in as she walks us through her rollercoaster of a life and gives us insight and depth like no other. You won't want to miss this one. Fo...
Mar 19, 2025•3 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 219
In an all new and incredibly action packed episode of Bomb Hole: Group Chat the gang explores some of snowboarding's most complex and intricate topics. We consult with our product expert Joey Fava, I mean J-Stone, about how to pick the right board for you. Seth Huot gives us the much needed inside information on what went down with Volcom. We get a call from Lucas Magoon who just lost part of his finger; it doesn't get more entertaining than that. All this and more on this week's episode of Grou...
Mar 12, 2025•3 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 207
If we're having a conversation about DIY and initiative it's only fair to mention this week's guest: Ben Poechman. Ben grew up riding on a farm. He built his own features and was forced to look at snowboarding through a unique and creative lens. He continued to use this creative lens as he creative his own videos, filming himself using a selfie stick and a tripod. Today his creativity branches out into all aspects of his life. He's a painter, a stone carver, and a ripping snowboarder. All this a...
Mar 05, 2025•2 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 218
In this week’s installment of Group Chat Chris and Silk sit down with Sam Taxwood, Knut Eliassen and Kelsey Boyer to dissect some of snowboarding’s hot topics. We call Tommy Gemse mid street trip to get some in the field updates. We finally get to the bottom of why rails are sticky sometimes. We dream for a resurgence in boardercross. And most importantly, we make fun of Knut’s head. All this and more on this week’s episode of Bomb Hole Group Chat! Keep up with the crew Chris Grenier Sam Taxwood...
Feb 26, 2025•3 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 18
With all this talk about spin to win, halfpipe and the overall current state of snowboarding: there’s nobody better to talk to than a park builder. So we got one of the best, Charles Beckinsale, in studio to educate us all on something we likely take for granted. He gives us a deep dive into what makes the perfect jump. He explains the importance of smaller park features. And he drops some facts about the current state of contest snowboarding and the effort the goes into creating these mind blow...
Feb 19, 2025•3 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 217
We gathered some of the biggest names in skateboarding for this week's very special episode of The Bomb Hole. Eric Koston, Dashawn Jordan and Ishod Wair join us in studio to discuss some of life's deepest questions such as: who has the greatest kickflip, what exactly are smelling salts, and where does the word "hubba" come from? We get into that and so much more with an unlimited supply of banter in between. You better not miss this week's episode of The Bomb Hole! Follow Eric, Dashawn & Ish...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 216
In what we're claiming to be our most action packed Group Chat yet, we bring you an incredible cast of characters: Travis Rice, Bjorn Leines and Jaylen Hanson. With the banter flowing, we take deep dives where divers haven't yet dared to dive. We pin Travis and Bjorn against each other in ways never done before. Travis Rice somehow seems okay even though Natural Selection continues to be an exponentially growing logistical nightmare. Bjorn Leines says he has a better method than Travis. We explo...
Feb 05, 2025•3 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In an incredibly interesting and insightful episode of The Bomb Hole, we were blessed to be joined by Colleen Quigley. Her passion for snowboarding and community have helped her pave a unique path through the industry. Navigating the switch from rider to marketing poured gasoline on the fire for Colleen. Figurative gasoline that is, because Colleen now works in marketing over at Patagonia where she passionately helps lead the charge in protecting our planet. She’s a mother, an industry leader, a...
Jan 29, 2025•2 hr 56 min•Season 1Ep. 215
Ever wonder what six months in federal prison is like? Well, this week’s guest has got you covered. Trevor Jacob is a lifetime snowboarder who found early success in the industry. However, as Trevor evolved, he leaned more into the stunt world. Now, he’s a one of a kind adventurer. He’s backflipped everything there is and spends most of his time surrounded by people like Travis Pastrana where they defy death and bend reality simultaneously. He’s an adrenaline junkie through and through with his ...
Jan 22, 2025•2 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 214
We hope you're ready for a debate, because we definitely have one for you. In this episode of Bomb Hole Group Chat we take a deep dive into what goes in to creating products and dissect the differences between smaller and larger brands. We also get some incredible insight from Mark McMorris and Henry Jackson as we quickly approach the 2025 LAAX Open. Lastly, we do a quick recap of our event "Bomb Hole Beat Down" at Loon Mountain with none other than Joey B. All this and more in this episode of B...
Jan 15, 2025•3 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Snowboard movies and video parts have long been a cornerstone of snowboarding's culture. And as they say, the cream rises to the top. Rob McConnaughy, AKA "Whitey" is one of the few whose movies made it to the top. The brain behind Kingpin Productions, Whitey paved his own lane through snowboarding by creating his own films, in his own style. His filming was different, his music was different, the riders were different. And we loved every second of it. His masterpieces have lasted the test of ti...
Jan 08, 2025•3 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 213
In this episode of Group Chat we tracked down some new banter specialists for you: Bryan Fox, Egan Wint, and Trevor Brady join Chris and Silk in the studio to dissect some of snowboardings most recent events. Is that viral clip of the snowboarder hitting a bear fake? Does Bryan Fox even care about snowboarding anymore? What exactly is an "old head?" What the hell happened at X-Games? And question we have all had in the back of our minds: what is the correct way to push on a snowboard? We don't f...
Jan 01, 2025•3 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 15
As far as we're concerned, Ethan Morgan isn't just a fan of techno. He is techno. Ethan is fast paced and free flowing. He's overflowing with passion and loves a good time. He's a curator of experiences (like DIYX) and is damn good on a snowboard. We take a deep dive into Ethan's past and unique family holiday traditions in hopes that we could learn more about how he ended up this way. We found no such answers. It seems that Ethan Morgan just is. Similar to his latest project, "The Ride" he hims...
Dec 25, 2024•3 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 212
We love nothing more than sitting down with super-pros from snowboarding; and there were few to do it like Jussi Oksanen. A style icon. Lord of the butters. King of the pokes. A man so filled with confidence and talent we couldn't help but become fans. We get him in studio to talk about his career highlights, favorite tricks, most memorable video parts, and some hilarious stories. We take a banter filled journey through Jussi's life and learn about his current love for cycling and photography. A...
Dec 18, 2024•3 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 211
In a new duos episode, we take deep dive into the complex relationship between Sean FitzSimons and Red Gerard. Currently some of the most impressive snowboarders, we turn to them for insider information regarding spins, drinking, partying, golf, and everything in between. We also take a call from Red’s dad which must have been incredibly embarrassing. All this and more on this week’s episode of The Bomb Hole! Follow Sean FitzSimons Instagram Follow Red Gerard Instagram YouTube Follow Chris &...
Dec 11, 2024•3 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 210
In this banter filled episode of Bomb Hole: Group Chat, we fill the booth to the brim with our hand selected banter specialists and we cover all topics imaginable: dissecting all of snowboardings current affairs. For some reason, the group narrowed their focus on a new form of regenerative natural resources stemming from the mind boggling rotations happening in Stubai. Perhaps this is new field requiring more scientific research. Who knows. They also looked into Phil Hansen's first split board d...
Dec 04, 2024•2 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In a Bomb Hole exclusive we would like to welcome our first invertebrate to the show: Garrett "Worm" Warnick. It should be noted we're only speaking metaphorically here though, because Garrett surely has a spine, and he loves them too. A true ATV at heart, Garrett Warnick set his sights high, creating some of the most timeless and well-rounded video parts. A demon in the streets and an absolute weapon in the mountain, Garrett has evolved into nothing less than a spectacle. Now, with his focus se...
Nov 27, 2024•2 hr 59 min•Season 1Ep. 209
Kevin Backstrom is a style icon on and off the snowboard. He turned what many might consider a nightmare into a thriving business and now helps design and produce outerwear and streetwear for some of the best snowboarders in the world. Beyond Medals is where good times meets rebellion. Paving their own, unique path through the industry, Kevin and the rest of the team are making a lasting impact on the culture. Find out how Kevin got to where he is today and everything in between on this week’s e...
Nov 20, 2024•2 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 208
Jill Perkins is BACK with her second interview on The Bomb Hole. We catch up on everything that's happened since her last interview; all her latest video projects, sponsor changes, and more. If you live under a rock and somehow don’t know who Jill Perkins is, go watch her previous interview. And then watch this one. She’s a kind human, she's a good friend, and she’s a ripper, putting down insane street footage year after year. She’s an inspiration and is here to drop some facts. So let's get int...
Nov 13, 2024•2 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 207
