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The Bomb Hole

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The Bomb Hole Snowboard Podcast is hosted by professional snowboarder Chris Grenier with a new guest in studio every week. A blend of inspiration and humor through the stories of snowboarding's top athletes as they take you through their personal journey every week, while navigating life's bomb holes and successes. Also available on YouTube.

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Episodes

Jeff Pensiero | The Bomb Hole Episode 108

After a heliboarding trip to a lodge who’s décor and vibe was heavily focused on ski culture and realizing that all backcountry lodge experiences were designed around skier’s needs and not snowboarder’s Jeff realized we needed a lodge that was built for snowboarder’s, a place where we felt at home. In this episode we talk Baldface, backcountry, Craig Kelly, Travis Rive, Natural Selection, building a business, raising capital, business advice, supporting snowboarding, the experience, Valhalla and...

May 25, 20222 hr 55 minSeason 1Ep. 108

Leanne Pelosi | The Bomb Hole Episode 107

She has been pro for almost two decades riding the streets, parks, and backcountry lines as well as directing, producing, and staring in snowboarding’s top women’s films. This week we discuss making snowboard movies, riding lines, pregnancy, commercial shoots, Runway Films, Full Moon, advice to young snowboarders, and so much more. Leanne has had a long amazing snowboard career that started in the streets of Calgary then progressed to hitting huge backcountry lines. Join us on this week’s episod...

May 18, 20221 hr 52 minSeason 1Ep. 107

Jake Olson-Elm aka Jake OE | The Bomb Hole Episode 106

This Mid West Snowboarding juggernaut pushed riding in the best direction with his loose but very calculated approach to tricks and style always having a great time while doing it! This week we talk riding with no high backs, the mid west shred scene, rope tow’s, hallway beers, am’s ride better then pro’s, Janis Joplin, tailored pants, bow hunting, blue collar work, life after pro shredding and so much more. If your not familiar with Jake then sit down crack a beverage and get ready to learn abo...

May 11, 20222 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 106

Brolin Mawejje | The Bomb Hole Episode 105

A snowboarder from Uganda who has faced much adversity on his journey to USA where he chased the Olympic dream all while going to medical school. This week we talk chasing the Olympic dream, growing up in Africa, childhood soldiers, coming to America, culture shock, getting bullied, discrimination in ski town’s, leaving an impact on snowboarding, medical school, Virgil Abloh, the black snowboard community and so much more! Brolin was raised in poverty in a small Ugandan village at a time when th...

May 04, 20221 hr 57 minSeason 1Ep. 105

Chris Rasman | The Bomb Hole Episode 104

This Canadian pro snowboarder and member of The Man Boy crew is a back country powerhouse known for his huge air’s in the Whistler backcountry. This week we talk Man Boys, backcountry riding, Travis Rice, Natural Selection, avalanche safety, smelling salt’s and so much more. Chris Rasman was fortunate enough to have Travis Rice take a liking to him and mentor him in the ways of backcountry riding. Join us as we sit down with Chris Rasman and hear first hand about his journey joining up with the ...

Apr 27, 20222 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 104

Yung Doli | The Bomb Hole Episode 103

Lucas Baume AKA Yung Doli Is a whole vibe, he paved his own lane in snowboarding from his gear to his trick selection and started his own brand Drink Sexy. In this episode we talk Homie’s Cooked, Switzerland snowboard scene, snowboard schools, Drink Sexy, Doli’s custom drink menu, ROTY, Twitch, kit crisis and so much more! Lucas started his career chasing the contest scene but then switched it up pursuing tricks that he wanted to do because they felt good instead of trying to impress judges at s...

Apr 20, 20221 hr 35 minSeason 1Ep. 103

Kelsey Boyer | The Bomb Hole Episode 102

After suffering multiple head injury’s this snowboarder from Pennsylvania started the non-profit Save A Brain. In this episode we talk T.B.I’s, brain health, helmets, supportive parents, Amish country, how to heal your brain, starting a non profit, Save A Brain and so much more! Kelsey was chasing the competitive snowboard dream and after a string of head injuries was diagnosed with a bleeding brain leading to surgery and everything that come’s with life after a traumatic brain injury. Join us o...

Apr 13, 20221 hr 44 minSeason 1Ep. 102

All Banged Up | Episode 5 | "Bomb Hole Live"

Our first live broadcast of our secondary show All Banged Up! Hosted by: Chris Grenier. E-stone, and Mikey LeBlanc, with a guest appearance from Russell Winfield For all things Bomb Hole, go to : https://thebombhole.com/ BOMB HOLE STORE: https://thebombhole.com/collections/all Join The Bomb Squad on our Patreon page! Props to all of our Patreon members for the support. We could not make these episodes happen without your help! Patreon members get the chance to ask guests questions and find out w...

Apr 12, 20221 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Dale Rehberg | The Bomb Hole Episode 101

One of the first snowboard pros to come out of the midwest whose style and approach made a huge impact on the sport changing it to more of a skateboard-influenced vibe. In this episode we talk early days of snowboarding, getting sponsored before the internet and instagram, the path to pro in the early 90’s, small town talent, Joy Ride, Ride, cutting boards down, plane crash, Sal the dog, the effect of the first Ride team, fork in tongue, aging out of pro snowboarding, life after pro, selling fun...

Apr 06, 20221 hr 57 minSeason 1Ep. 101

E-Stone | The Bomb Hole Episode 100

This is a Bombhole special as we have officially recorded our 100th episode and because it’s such a big milestone for us, we decided that who better to have as a guest than our co-host Ethan “E-Stone” Fortier. Long before he was Stoney Budz, Ethan was a pro snowboarder, ripping through Summit County in the mid-90s with legends like J2, Tarquin Robbins, Ali Goulet, MFM and many more. It was then that he co-founded one of the most revolutionary snowboard brands of all-time, TECHNINE. Launching wit...

Mar 30, 20222 hr 57 minSeason 1Ep. 100

Chad DiNenna | The Bomb Hole Episode 99

Cofounder of the brand Nixon watches the leading watch and lifestyle brand in action sports! In this episode we talk early day’s of snowboarding, t-bolting boards, Snow Summit and Big Bear, Nixon Watches, boat parties, Tony Hawk, Nixon Jib Fest, running and selling a successful business and so much more. Chad saw a gap in the market when it came to watches and with his partner Andy Laats started Nixon. Join us as we sit down with Chad and learn about his journey from working as an intern at Tran...

Mar 23, 20222 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 99

Trevor Kennison | The Bomb Hole Episode 98

This pro Sit Skier is leading the progression of his sport and making a name for himself by hitting giant X-Games jumps, deep backcountry Powder, rails, pulling back flip’s and has even taken the sit ski to the street’s! In this episode we talk everything Sit Skiing, paraplegia, new normal’s, plumbing, dark time’s, kicking addiction cold turkey and so much more! Trevor crashed on his snowboard and suffered a life changing spine injury while riding out of bounds at Vail Pass, Colorado. Join us on...

Mar 16, 20221 hr 44 minSeason 1Ep. 98

Nick Dirks | The Bomb Hole Episode 97

In his time was the Pro Snowboarder we needed that brought the punk hell child vibe to his snowboarding and is now a Tattoo Artist out of Portland, OR. In this Episode we talk growing up at Mt. Hood, The Jesus Closeout, The Jesus Shot Ski, working with your hands, transition to tattoo artist, riding for K2, breaking the femur bone, Shredding cop cars and castles, 7-11 in Japan and so much more. While so many riders were working hard to become this serious pro snowboarder Dirks took a different a...

Mar 09, 20221 hr 49 minSeason 1Ep. 97

Tyler Lynch | The Bomb Hole Episode 96

Known for his smooth style on a Snowboard and low key demeanor off the hill placing an importance on community and taking care of our planet this member of the GBP crew is one of our favorite snowboarders and artists. This week we discuss Rutland, vision boards, The Secret, Sababa Land, GBP, Gremlinz, chasing the dragon, mushrooms, dealing with highs and lows, Earthships, perspective, being vegan and so much more. Tyler was the grom ripping around with the infamous GBP crew shredding in the Grem...

Mar 02, 20222 hr 54 minSeason 1Ep. 96

Maggie Leon | The Bomb Hole Episode 95

Pro Snowboarder and Mechanical Engineer working at Burton Snowboards on in-line product as well as working on product for the adaptive program helping amputees and riders with special product needs get on the snow. This week we talk Red Bull Heavy Metal, mechanical engineering, spot heads, losing family, working at Burton, helping adaptive snowboarder’s, step on bindings, The Craig Kelly Rapid Prototype Facility, women’s snowboarding, the future of snowboard products and so much more. Some peopl...

Feb 23, 20222 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 95

Casey Willax | The Bomb Hole Episode 94

This content creating machine gave us a view into his life through a daily vlog series on his youtube channel that peeled back the curtain to the life of a snowboarder living in a van which quickly became one of the most popular snowboard youtube channels. This week we talk vlogging, content creation, snowboarding influencers, The Secret, sobriety, handling loss, being semi-pro, snowboard culture, the internet pro, health advice and so much more! Casey Willax has a passion for snowboarding and r...

Feb 16, 20222 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 94

Mikey Rencz | The Bomb Hole Episode 93

This Canadian Backcountry legend has an X Game’s Real Snow gold metal, has produced amazing video parts, pioneered many of the famed Whistler backcountry jump’s and terrain paving the way for the next generation of snowboarder’s all the while pushing progression. In this episode we talk early days traveling with Shaun White, the Whistler Backcountry scene, being prepared for the backcountry, avi safety, the importance of good leisure wear, clip high, turbo snowmobile’s, The Gucci Ghost, bad tatt...

Feb 09, 20221 hr 57 minSeason 1Ep. 93

Blue Montgomery | The Bomb Hole Episode 92

Former professional snowboarder from Marshalltown Iowa, Blue Montgomery is the founder and president of CAPiTA Snowboards and one of the founding partners of Union Binding Company. In this episode we talk sailing with Travis Rice, CAPiTA, Union, Marky Mark And The Funky Bunch, the war on Cheeto fingers, bandoleros in Mexico, cracking under life’s pressures, The Secret, being positive, The Mothership, responsible manufacturing, becoming a pro snowboarder and so much more! Sit down with Blue Montg...

Feb 02, 20223 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 92

Eddie Wall | The Bomb Hole Episode 91

Pro Model Snowboard’s, video Parts in the best movies of his time, stacks of rail jam cash and even gold bar’s. It’s safe to say Eddie Wall is a true legend in the sport of snowboarding. This week we talk manifestation, work ethic, sacrifice, Jeenyus, rail jam cash, hammer sleeves, jumping next to Ken Block’s rally car, self harm, is school right for everyone, progression, growing up in PA and so much more! Eddie had an amazing career as a pro snowboarder traveling the world filming video parts ...

Jan 26, 20223 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 91

Darrah Reid-McLean | The Bomb Hole Episode 90

This die hard snowboarder from Winnipeg has filmed many amazing video parts with a deep love for street snowboarding but also hold’s her own in the mountain's! In this episode we talk the power of a good booty, the peg, the woman’s snowboard scene, The Uninvited, Tosh.0, woman supporting woman, DWD, camper life, Yoga, breather work, dealing with injuries and so much more! After putting out some amazing video part’s Darrah had a tough break and lost the support of her sponsors. After taking a sho...

Jan 19, 20221 hr 29 minSeason 1Ep. 90

Spencer Schubert | The Bomb Hole Episode 89

With 11 Snowboard video part’s under his belt including his 2021 ender in “Good Sport” which has people talking that it might be the video part of the year this street rider from Bend has left his mark in snowboarding! This week we talk Jibology, Cobra Dogs, missing Dillon Ojo, dinner with Terje, Covid in Russia, riding golf courses and parks, Keep The Change, bungee’s and so much more. Most kid’s raised in Bend, Oregon grow up riding Bachelor and become skilled powder rider’s with top notch boa...

Jan 12, 20222 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 89

Jake Kuzyk | The Bomb Hole Episode 88

One of the first openly gay male pro snowboarder’s to come out as well as one of the best video part snowboarder’s of all time! In this episode we talk life after coming out, snowboarding in Winnipeg, trick nerd’s, filming skateboarding and being filmed snowboarding | advice for people thinking about coming out | being a queer pro snowboarder, Jibology, spot selection and so much more. Jake has always been on the radar when it come’s to video part snowboarders but when his part dropped in Van’s ...

Jan 05, 20222 hr 30 minSeason 1Ep. 88

Joe Carlino | The Bomb Hole Episode 87

One of snowboardings most gifted filmer/editor’s in the game from filming and directing Nike’s “Never Not” to the classic TransWorld Snowboarding movie’s like “In Color”, “These Days” and “Get Real” Joe is one of the best in the game. This week we talk about how to get your foot in the door as a filmer, where does inspiration come from, how to manage a crew, dealing with stress, the art of filming with a wide angle lens, evolving as a filmer, making your own movie, filming moto and so much more!...

Dec 29, 20212 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 87

Kevin Jones | The Bomb Hole Episode 86

Video parts, contests, video games, action figure’s, rails, park jumps and AK lines, Kevin has done it all! In this episode we talk 90’s nor cal vibe, mentorship, diversity in snowboarding, entitlement, high’s and low’s for athletes, mental health, the demon, finding stillness, going sober and so much more. Kevin Jones was one of snowboarding first super pro’s in a time when snowboarding was at it’s peak and he paved the way for all of the pro’s today. Join us on this week’s episode of The Bomb ...

Dec 22, 20213 hr 43 minSeason 1Ep. 86

Mark Carter | The Bomb Hole Episode 85

Rancher/cattle driving in the summer pro snowboarder in the winter! This week we talk farming, cattle, hunting, being a different kind of pro snowboarder, grounding yourself, hanging with Timberlake and Sir Elton John, Facing jail time, snake milking, river dicking and so much more. Mark Carter is one of the most unique pro’s you will meet join us and hear first hand how this Cow Boy from Wyoming became a pro holding sponsors into his 40’s and beyond on this weeks episode of The Bomb Hole! Speci...

Dec 15, 20212 hr 58 minSeason 1Ep. 85

Nate Bozung | The Bomb Hole Episode 84

We hear the world legend used way too loosely in our culture. Spending $2.3 million in two and a half years, a snowboard career that just always left you hanging on the edge of your seat yearning for more and don’t forget a fully armed stand off with the police. These are the stories of a person who almost does not seem real, maybe a character in a Hollywood movie. These are the story’s of Nate Bozung. These are the stories of a legend. In this episode we talk sporty and 40, The Forum 8.5, True ...

Dec 08, 20212 hr 33 minSeason 1Ep. 84

Cody Warble | The Bomb Hole Episode 83

Every couple years the torch is passed to the next generation of Snowboarder’s and it’s safe too say Cody is one of the rider’s that is at the top of the list of the next wave of pro’s that will be holding it down for the long haul. This week we talk everything Dust Box, coming up in Colorado, being a child prodigy, having a crew mentality, Dream Castle, how to deal with cop’s and so much more. Cody is a true ATV who’s riding shines in the street’s as well as just mobbing around the resort and h...

Dec 01, 20211 hr 38 minSeason 1Ep. 83

Elena Hight | The Bomb Hole Episode 82

Olympian Elena Hight dominated halfpipe competitions for many years pushing women’s snowboarding to new levels as she pulled off new tricks during her runs then made the full switch to human powered backcountry snowboarding. This week we talk growing up in the spot light, being 16 at the Olympics, landing the first double backside alley-oop, the pressure of sponsors, snowboarding naked for ESPN, switching from halfpipe to the backcountry, splitboarding and so much more. On this episode of The Bo...

Nov 24, 20211 hr 56 minSeason 1Ep. 82

Selema Masekela | The Bomb Hole Episode 81

Journalist, broadcaster, producer, activist, musician, avid surfer and of course snowboarder. Selema is the voice of action sports but accolades aside its the way he carries himself as a human that is truly inspiring. On this week’s show we discuss Hugh Masekela, MTV, snowboarding going mainstream, announcing and broadcasting, dealing with anxiety, working at the E channel, barrier of entry and action sports, toxic facebook, racism, George Floyd paddle out, making music, Mami Wata, Afro Surf and...

Nov 17, 20213 hr 52 minSeason 1Ep. 81
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