On this week's episode of The Bomb Hole: Group Chat we aimed for new heights and might have set the record for the amount of people included in a single episode. Joining Chris Grenier in studio: Bode Merrill, Shane Charlebois, Harrison Gordon, and The Bomb Hole general manager Jules Spadaro. We invite Nils Mindnich and Victor Daviet into the studio to tell us about the Natural Selection duel. Not to mention we take calls from Kelsey Boyer, T-Bird, Sage Kotsenburg, and internet sensation Charlie ...
Feb 21, 2024•3 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 193
Once battling on snowboarding's center stage, Scotty Lago fought tooth and nail to stay in competition with some of snowboarding's heaviest of hitters. He's dueled against Shaun White in the half-pipe. He's rode gnarly back-country lines with Travis Rice and Nicholas Müller. He's filmed A-grade video parts and even made his was onto Jimmy Kimmel. Beside's starting his own board company, Lago Boards, he's turned himself from "retired" snowboarder into full time out-doorsman. If you want to find o...
Feb 14, 2024•2 hr 56 min•Ep. 192
For this week's episode of The Bomb Hole: Group Chat we've curated a highly coveted and supremely prestigious group of guests. Sam Taxwood, Blake Paul, and Russell Winfield join Chris in the booth to debate some of life's greatest topics: what makes a good snowboard, where to find the best snow, and so much more. We take a deep dive into the most recent X-Games event and discuss some stand-out moments and some questionable decisions by the judges. We hop on calls with two of the gold medalists, ...
Feb 07, 2024•3 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 191
Is this the latest episode of The Bomb Hole or an audio book narrated by the smoothest voice on planet earth? Well, to be honest, we're not quite sure but either way we definitely like it. Bud Keene has been in the game longer than most and still going strong. He was around when snowboards first got edges and the fins taken off and now he's been coaching the best and making a lasting impact on every rider he works with. He's all about amplitude, going big, and a firm believer that the language w...
Jan 31, 2024•2 hr 51 min•Ep. 190
The chance of getting Multiple Sclerosis is approximately .5%, and this week's guest, Taylor Elliott, has received such a diagnosis. Amidst this devastating and life changing news, Taylor began a spiritual journey. Through this process of self discovery she has found some peace with her diagnosis, and using her newfound sobriety, charges head on at the unknown. Now, seemingly, she treats that .5% chance as if she won the lottery; welcoming each new challenge as an opportunity to learn more about...
Jan 24, 2024•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 189
Do you like healthy flows of banter as much as us? Then this episode of The Bomb Hole: Group Chat is for you! We sit down with banter gods Sean Fitzsimons, J-Stone & Jordan Morse and saddle up for a banter marathon. We also participate in some virtual banter during our calls with Austin Smith Mary Walsh, and Jim Sanco. We talk about our favorite tricks from the entire year and discuss this years winner of the annual bomb hole of the year award (highly coveted). Lastly, since all of our viewe...
Jan 17, 2024•2 hr 53 min•Season 1Ep. 188
Are you sick of hearing about snowboarding on The Bomb Hole? Well we have your solution: this week's guest, Curtis Ciszek. We dive into some of your burning questions such as: Does somebody end up with webbed toes because they grew up on a boat? Or is it just a coincidence? What does it feel like to take a bite out of a dildo? Why is Curtis Ciszek so scared of roman candles? Does anybody actually care about fishing? And so much more. Sure, we talk about some of his incredible snowboarding and ba...
Jan 10, 2024•3 hr 8 min•Ep. 187
We've got some prestigious banter specialists in the booth for this week's episode of Group Chat! Seth Huot, Desiree Melancon, and Brandon Cocard join Chris and Silk in the booth to talk about why snowboarders love art, repetitive snowboard films, what it takes to be a pro snowboarder, and why the contest scene can be so hard to follow. We take calls from Jess Pensiero, J-Stone, and Scott Stevens to discuss the importance of first aid, how to repair your board, and if it is in fact the year of t...
Jan 03, 2024•3 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 186
Nora Beck once had a goal to pound beers and be the coolest local at the hill. Now it seems like things have changed a little. Addiction, injuries, receiving hate, and an existential bail have all heavily influenced Nora and pushed her towards a different direction. What does that new direction look like? Well, we’re not exactly sure but we know it involves snowboarding to her greatest ability and pushing herself while simultaneously doing so from a place of comfortability and happiness. She now...
Dec 27, 2023•2 hr 56 min•Ep. 185
Big Air Jare goes big. There's no way around it. Overflowing with style and confidence, Jared Elston has been taking the back country scene by storm. Coming off an insane part in Brown Cinema's latest film: "Knights of the Brown Table," Jared promises to continue pushing progression and style through every aspect of his riding. Some say this may have been his "magnum opus," but we have to disagree. Big Air Jare has no signs of slowing down and we can't wait to watch it all unfold. Find out all a...
Dec 20, 2023•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 184
In this very special episode of Group Chat we take a deep dive into all that went into the making of ThirtyTwo's latest project: BONECRUSHER. We sit down with Pat Fava, Phil Hansen, Austin Fizz, and Toni Kerkela and talk tricks, spots, stories, and trips. If that isn't enough, we take a call with Scotty Stevens and get his thoughts on the movie and some stand-out moments. So join us as we breakdown BONECRUSHER on this one of a kind episode of Bomb Hole: Group Chat! Keep up with the studio crew C...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 183
Did he leave snowboarding or did snowboarding kick him out? Arguably the best to ever do it, Shaun White has accumulated dozens of medals including multiple Olympic golds and even two perfect 100 run scores in pipe. Wearing pants tighter than most and a stance wider than anyone else at the top of the pipe, he managed to make a truly timeless impact on the sport. For years he was miles ahead of the competition, going bigger and faster than the rest. Now he's focusing his energy on his new snowboa...
Dec 13, 2023•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 182
On this week's episode of Group Chat we've got the banter knob turned all the way up. In studio we've got Chris Grenier, Jesse Burtner, Katie Kennedy and Louie Vito, not to mention we'll be taking calls with Zeb Powell to talk about a new Instagram account that has been stirring the pot, Peter Line to talk about what makes a backside rodeo, and Ryan McDermott to talk about all the ins and outs of his in-depth waxing process. Lastly, find out why Sadie is so upset and hear Silk and Chris on a new...
Dec 06, 2023•3 hr 59 min•Season 1Ep. 181
Boom! Just in case that isn't enough information for you, we'll provide some more: Knut Eliassen wears many hats (because of his lack of hair). In order to save you some time, we'll summarize. Knut is Nitro Snowboards. He lives and breathes Nitro everyday and is dedicated to protecting and strengthening snowboarding culture as a whole. He claims to be better than most of the Nitro team and, runs Nitro's social media, is a director and producer, creates product reviews, and loves to make people h...
Nov 29, 2023•3 hr 4 min•Ep. 180
Today we have a very special edition of Group Chat! We've got Danny Davis, Red Gerard and Todd Richards in the booth and we talk everything Woodward Peace Park and everything in between. We cover some areas we think need improving within the snowboard world and what Peace Park offers as a part of the solution. We talk pipe. We talk rotations.We talk jibs. And we talk mayhem at Snowbird where this year's Peace Park Championship took place. So sit down and tune in as we bash skiing every chance we...
Nov 27, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 179
Let's talk about world famous duo's. We've got Batman and Robin, Scooby Doo and Shaggy, and arguably the most iconic of all, Jess Kimura and Darrah Reid. On this week's episode we bring to you the first ever duo episode where we dive into funny stories, trips, and get an inside look as to how these two snowboarders do everything it is that they do. We talk dong. We talk mental health. We talk Adam's apples. And we talk everything in between. So sit down, listen up, and join Jess and Darrah in th...
Nov 22, 2023•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 178
If you're a fan of tweaked grabs, nice pokes, and slow, controlled rotations then this week's episode is a must watch for you. Jody Wachniak thinks that style matters and we have to agree. Coming from snow-mobile royalty, Jody was destined for the back country and somehow can make any trick look good. When he's not filming absolute A-grade bangers with the rest of the Manboys crew, he's been getting his own snowboard podcast off the ground. Watching the AirTime Podcast gain traction makes us all...
Nov 15, 2023•3 hr 29 min•Ep. 177
If you've ever made a snowboard video with your friends, just know that this week's guest did it first. When Mike Hatchett switched from making rock climbing films to creating some of the first ever snowboard films, he had no idea the sort of precedent he was creating. Now with what could be considered the largest catalogue of snowboard films under his belt and 30 years in the making, Mike Hatchett has cemented himself in the foundation of snowboard culture. With Standard Films being one of the ...
Nov 08, 2023•2 hr 58 min•Ep. 176
We've got some banter specialists in the booth this week for a very special episode of Group Chat. Gimbal God, Gabe Ferguson, and Joe Sexton join Chris and Silk in the booth to cover a wide range of topics suggested by you. We talk about everything from the pressing issue of not having name titles in videos, Johan Malkoski drops some knowledge about where the money in the industry is going, Circe Wallace chimes in about Natural Selection updates, and Pat Moore gives us the scoop behind new produ...
Nov 01, 2023•3 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 175
Owner and Chair of the Board for Burton, Donna Carpenter, is uncensored, unapologetically herself, and boy do we like it. For some reason, almost all of us snowboarders have something in common. Regardless of our upbringing, snowboarding has been there for us to turn to in rough times and in good. Many of us have found a family through snowboarding and no matter who you are, you have a space here. Since day one, Donna has been committed to not only creating but cultivating and supporting this cu...
Oct 25, 2023•3 hr 7 min•Ep. 174
We're not entirely sure what the qualifications are to be nicknamed "Moose Meat" but we assure you Mike Yoshida is more than qualified. From snowboarding down an icy driveway in Alaska to being one of the most beloved photographers in the community, Mike Yoshida has experienced so much that life has to offer. Mike takes a journalistic approach to his photography which helps him find unique and captivating angles and tell a deep and personal story. He was always been eager to learn and experiment...
Oct 18, 2023•3 hr 56 min•Ep. 173
What does the future of snowboarding look like? This is a question that this week's guest has on their mind quite a bit. Erik Leon came from humble beginnings and has been paving his way through the industry by putting his energy into having fun and giving back. When Erik was younger, a few people gave him a chance and now his mission is to give those same opportunities back to the youth and underprivileged within the snowbird community. He is conscious about his ecological footprint, pro-sustai...
Oct 11, 2023•3 hr 15 min•Ep. 172
Bomb Hole Group Chat Episode 2 with guest hosts Nils Mindnich, J-Stone, and Zak Hale bringing the board banter, as well as taking calls with Red Gerard and Sean Fitzsimons. On this episode of Group Chat the crew talks promoting style, contest prize winnings, recent video projects, a whole lot of product talk, and so much more. Keep up with the crew: Chris Grenier | https://www.instagram.com/grendiesel/ Nils Mindnich | https://www.instagram.com/nils_mindnich/ J-Stone | https://www.instagram.com/j...
Oct 04, 2023•3 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Anybody out there ever been lit on fire and jumped from 80ft in the air into about an 8ft deep pool? Nobody? Oh, well. Seems like it’s still only Bobby Meeks who has that experience checked off the to-do list. Claiming his fame in some of snowboarding’s most prestigious films, this week’s guest gives us a deep dive (pun intended) into what it means to be a snowboarder. As someone who has been in the game for a long time and has seen his role in the industry develop over time, we suggest taking n...
Sep 27, 2023•3 hr 24 min•Ep. 170
Who are you? No seriously, we are genuinely asking. If you’re struggling to answer that question then this week’s episode might be for you. Naima Antolin appears to be comfortably herself. Aiming to live a life full of curiosity, longevity, and creativity, Naima finds herself constantly expressing herself through various means. From knitting to crocheting to crafting to snowboarding to music and so much more, Naima has found a life full of comfort as she leans in to her passions. We dive into ho...
Sep 20, 2023•2 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 169
How is it possible for somebody to jump out of a plane without a parachute and survive? Well, that's what Travis Pastrana is all about: doing the impossible. With an extremely deep and diverse career, Travis tells us about some of his craziest stories, worst injuries, and greatest achievements. He talks about the importance of building a strong foundation and pursuing passion at all costs. Some might say Travis never grew out of playing with toys from when he was a kid. He just built bigger toys...
Sep 13, 2023•2 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 168
Bomb Hole Group Chat Episode 1 with guest hosts Jeremy Jones, Reid Smith, Jules Spadaro bringing the board banter, as well as taking calls with Chad Otterstrom, Maggie Leon, Jody Wachniak, and Cuban Lu. On this episode of Group Chat, the crew talks trick progression, gear tech, heater clips, snowboard media landscape, ski-only mountains, and more.
Sep 06, 2023•2 hr 57 min•Season 1Ep. 167
Let's talk about a comeback. Mark Landvik went from filming with the most prestigious film companies and riding some of the most dangerous terrain known to man to experiencing some of the deepest lows possible. Walking away from what was arguably the biggest snowboarding project in history was no easy choice and after listening to his reasons why; it all makes sense. Growing up with the scariest Alaskan peaks in his backyard, Mark Landvik became friends with fear. With a heart of gold and some o...
Aug 30, 2023•3 hr 46 min•Ep. 166
Our best guess is that Denver Orr has transcended reality and lives in an alternate dimension because he is too wise and far too young. With an eager to learn attitude and a deep love for his friends and fellow snowboarders Denver is able to constantly grow and improve not just for himself but for the sake of others as well. His passions runs thick within the snowboard community and we recommend keeping your eyes on this man because he's prepared to make a name for himself. His views on life ste...
Aug 16, 2023•3 hr 6 min•Ep. 165
If you grow up in an apartment complex you may dream of having a backyard one day. Well, how about an entire mega-park in your backyard? This week's guest, Elliot Sloan, built that dream from the ground up... literally. We're willing to bet that when Elliot Sloan watched Tony Hawk land the first 900 he never could have guessed that he would one day ride for Birdhouse and be calling Tony Hawk one of his friends. This conversation gives us a glimpse into a mind that is capable of some of the gnarl...
Aug 02, 2023•2 hr 42 min•Ep. 164
