Today we’ve got a real doozy for you. Sean Miskiman is in studio and he shares some incredible stories. He’s a little newer into the backcountry scene but is making his name known quickly and powerfully. He’s already had to perform some intense rescues and suffered some serious injuries, but that hasn’t slowed him down one bit. His style is perfect and he’s fitting in nicely with the rest of The Manboys crew. We talk insane tricks, gnarly back country stories, and so much more. So let’s just get...
Nov 06, 2024•2 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 206
In the long awaited, highly anticipated, return of Group Chat, the crew dives into some of the most pertinent and pressing topics in the snowboard world. We talk about the revival of Videograss and their new film: Search Party. We call Todd Richards to talk about halfpipe snowboarding and the return of Morrow Snowboards. We make our guesses as to why Line Skis made a snowboard and figure out what makes a snowboard so expensive. And of course we discuss some of the latest heater clips and answer ...
Oct 30, 2024•2 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In a monumental episode of The Bomb Hole, we’ve got Eero Ettala in the booth. With an incredible resume of video parts with Standard Films and Mack Dawg Productions, Eero has been an elite pro for decades. He’s pioneered new tricks and constantly aims for progressing the sport. With the extremely recent release of his latest video project “Milestone” he’s proved to us once again that he is somehow still at the top of his game. He’s navigated insane injuries and is balancing a life with his kids ...
Oct 23, 2024•2 hr 52 min•Season 1Ep. 205
We’ve got a big one today: Mark Sollors is in studio and let me just say he’s a gem of a human. Hailing from Canada, Mark set his sights on being an absolute ATV on the snowboard. His street footage was absolutely insane and he’s put that on the back burned to focus solely on backcountry. It’s a bit of a shame but then you watch some of his footage and you’re like actually this guys on to something here. His passion for style and flavor shines through in his riding and trick selection. He’s pavi...
Oct 16, 2024•3 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 204
Benny Pellegrino knows what snowboarding is all about. His love for the culture bleeds through with every word he says. He comes from skating, with his roots well dispersed through the Bay Area in the early 80s. He loves a good punk show and like many of us, will go crazy if we don't get a board under our feet as often as possible. His experience running Milo Sport gives him a unique perspective on the industry and fuels his passion to support shops. Now, using this experience and perspective, h...
Oct 09, 2024•3 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 203
This week’s guest is a human. And he’s on a mission to relentlessly pursue new dream lines on human powered expeditions. Jeremy Jones is a pioneer of the sport and has claimed many firsts in the backcountry world. His knowledge is deep and his experiences are uniquely his. He’s filmed an insane number of video segments and is perhaps the most notable rider of his kind. So join us, with our jaws dropped, as we listen to his countless stories detailing his greatest adventures and gnarliest lines o...
Oct 02, 2024•3 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 202
There’s no need to overcomplicate things. Lolo rips. It’s just the truth. And just like her, we’re going to tell it to you how it is. She’s blunt. She’s fearless. She’s got high expectations and boy can she take a slam. Lolo’s been paving her way through the snowboard scene without looking back and is here to stay. Filming incredible street parts and coming off a heater of a video project “Buster,” it sounds like she’s sitting on some footy. So keep your eyes peeled. All this and more on this we...
Sep 25, 2024•2 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 201
After recording Episode 200, Chris sat down with SILK to answer every Patreon question that he was asked for his episode. For those of you who don't know, we provide our Patreon members with early access to information regarding upcoming guests. Then, they are given an opportunity to ask the guest a question. We usually only pick a couple questions that our Patreon members ask in each episode but for episode 200 we decided to saddle up, long format, and give each question the time it deserves. I...
Sep 23, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 148
In celebration of the monumental feat of reaching 200 episodes of The Bomb Hole, hosted by Chris Grenier, we decided it was finally time to interview the man himself. Throughout countless episodes you’ve likely picked up on a few bits and pieces about Chris. He’s sober, a bit of an old head, hates granola and loves to get crunchy. But there’s so much more to this man. We’ve only scratched the surface. Find out who Chris is and how he got to where he is in this very special episode of The Bomb Ho...
Sep 18, 2024•4 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 200
Raibu Katayama always prefers a huge air over anything else; and if you've seen his riding you'd know that. In an era where competitive snowboarding is known to make most viewers a little dizzy, Raibu is bringing back impeccable style and undeniable flavor. We're talking tweaks, we're talking pokes, we're talking slow McTwists and absolutely massive methods. Having recently switched to more of a back country focus, we can't help but root for him and watch with our jaws on the floor. All this and...
Sep 11, 2024•2 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 199
No matter his career, Billy Anderson will always be a snowboarder at heart. And if his name doesn't ring a bell, we recommend listening very closely to this episode. It feels like an understatement to say that Billy has played a monumental role in snowboarding's development. He was a driving force behind Volcom: playing a major part in the creation of timeless video projects like "The Garden" and "Escramble", and has always made efforts to nurture local snowboard communities. Helping start and f...
Sep 04, 2024•3 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 198
Let's talk about energy. There's nobody with a better attitude and consistently high energy on and off the hill than this week's guest: Joey Fava. Ever since he was a kid, he's been excited beyond belief to be on a snowboard and if you've ever had the pleasure of seeing him ride, you'll know that that excitement is only growing. Joey bleeds for this. He's tenacious, ambitious, and a hell of a good time. So get ready to laugh non-stop during this week's episode of The Bomb Hole. Follow Joey Insta...
Aug 21, 2024•2 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 197
Long anticipated guest, titan and pioneer of back country snowboarding, Marie-France Roy makes her Bomb Hole debut in our 196th episode and you won't want to miss this one. She takes us back to her childhood and early career where she was not only discouraged from participating in sports like snowboarding and skateboarding, but directly told girls weren't allowed. Lucky for us, she didn't take no for an answer. Continuing her long and heavily accoladed career, MFR blesses us with her infinite wi...
Aug 07, 2024•3 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 196
This week's guest specializes in floating: something most snowboarders are familiar with. And although Jimmy Wilkins' snowboarding didn't lead him down a path of sponsors, gold medals, and timeless style: his skating did. Jimmy's trick selection favors looking good and proper tricks over higher rotations and sloppiness. He brings a very unique and nostalgic flair to vert skating that we hope never goes away. Tune in and find out why Jimmy Wilkins will quickly become your next favorite vert skate...
Jul 10, 2024•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 195
Ted Borland is an essential cornerstone of snowboarding history and culture. A founding father of “Bonezone” and pioneer of Buddy Vision, Ted Borland has made a lasting impact on snowboarding. From career highlights in The Leak and Pepper to receiving a pro-model board to more recent ventures working as a filmer and producer/director, Ted proves that he will continue making a positive impact in the industry. Even through his battles with chronic pain, Ted continues to push himself for the sake o...
Jun 26, 2024•3 hr 31 min•Ep. 194
One thing that we've learned on the show is that when contest snowboarders make the switch to the back country, they can be huge threats. Their fundamentals are exceptional, their work ethic is dialed in, and they're itching exercise some creativity. Mikey Ciccarelli is a prime example of this phenomena. His commitment to style make him one of the most enjoyable snowboarders to watch and let me tell you, his banter is undeniable. Find out how Mikey does what he does and so much more on this week...
Jun 12, 2024•3 hr 3 min•Ep. 193
Iris Pham is a beaming light filled with positivity, but was she always that way? After hearing Iris’ story, everything starts to make sense. The combination of her sparkling attitude with her aggressive and confident snowboarding makes Iris a one of a kind boarder. With her break out in to the contest and street snowboarding scene only happening in the resent past, we suggest keeping your eyes on her. Find out all you need to know about Iris Pham on this week’s episode of The Bomb Hole! Follow ...
May 29, 2024•2 hr 49 min•Ep. 207
In this week’s episode of Bomb Hole: Group Chat we’ve tracked down another incredible set of banter gods. Craig McMorris, Sage Kotsenburg, Jeremy Thornburg hop in the booth with Chris and Silk to discuss all things snowboarding. We break down recurring problems in the contest snowboard scene and how new features and new courses could spice things up. We talk YouTube channels within the snowboard world and the best summer activities we can think of. Lastly, and most importantly, we bully Zak Hale...
May 22, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 206
For the first time in Bomb Hole history "Hot Takes" lasted the entire duration of the show. Ben Bilocq is opinionated. Ben Bilocq is direct. Ben Bilocq speaks his mind and for good reason; with well thought out positions on various topics found within the snowboard community, Ben is paving a clear path towards a future in snowboarding that he believes in. He wants lower lips on to rails. He wants tricks done properly. He wants the raise the bar. That might sound scary, and he might just agree wi...
May 15, 2024•3 hr 35 min•Ep. 205
We only know what we see. Growing up as inner city kids on the east coast, Brian and Omar never saw snowboarding in their peripherals. By some odd chance, Brian found snowboarding through some friends and never looked back. After making a short film and claiming he wanted to bring this back to his people, Omar joined the picture. With the idea of "community first" and the thought of showing a new generation of inner city kids the wonders of the out doors, Hoods To Woods was born. Find out what l...
May 08, 2024•3 hr 36 min•Ep. 204
Have you ever seen somebody jump out of a helicopter? What if we told you that instead of a parachute, he had a snowboard? Well, Mike Basich is that a man and he not only jumped from 120 feet out of a helicopter, but he also took a selfie with remote timer connected to a 35mm film camera document it all. It seems that a this might just be the average day for somebody life Mike Basich. Having pioneered a new way of documenting the snowboarding experience, Mike found ways to continuously make hims...
May 01, 2024•2 hr 57 min•Ep. 203
For this very special episode of Bomb Hole: Group Chat, we got the chance to sit down with the faces behind The Uninvited. We broke down what goes on behind the scenes, the challenges they have, and continue to, face, and what all went into creating the 2024 Uninvited Invitational. I mean a 55 grand cash purse is pretty insane these days so we just needed to know how they made it happen. All this and more on this week's episode of The Bomb Hole: Group Chat! Keep up with the crew: Chris Grenier J...
Apr 24, 2024•2 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 202
Co-creator of Torment Mag and Superman of the Chevy Suburban, Ian Boll makes his Bomb Hole debut to discuss his role in the creation of Torment and all that transpired before to lead him there. We discuss life on the east coast and even quiz Ian on his knowledge (he does okay, but not great). We dive into what makes film so special and the importance of documenting and telling stories and so much more on this week’s episode of The Bomb Hole! Follow Ian Boll Follow Torment Mag Follow Chris, Harry...
Apr 17, 2024•3 hr 14 min•Ep. 201
In this very special episode of The Bomb Hole: Group Chat, we scoured the earth for the very best banter specialists we could find. Unfortunately they were busy so we gathered Todd Richards, Joey Bauer, Eddie Wall & Scotty Stevens and threw them in the booth with Chris and Silk to see what happened. We covered 43 Day in honor of Ken Block, recapped the Natural Selection finals, and dove into what it feels like to snowboard at the ripe age of 40. In Scotty Steven's Bomb Hole studio debut, we ...
Apr 10, 2024•2 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 200
With Robot Food claiming it's fame as creators of some of the most iconic and timeless video projects in all of snowboarding, we felt so lucky to have David Benedek in studio this week to provide us with an inside scoop. He's innovative, stylish and definitely scared (or at least he used to be). We talk about the origins of the cheese wedge, bonus features, and many of David's more recent adventures in design. Lastly, arguably and most importantly, we all learn about what sort of CGI technology ...
Apr 03, 2024•3 hr 42 min•Ep. 199
After setting a new record for most people in studio for our last episode of Group Chat, we decided to set another record for the least amount of people in studio. But worry not, the banter seems to flow well regardless. We gathered Nils Mindnich, fresh off of Natural Selection, and Griffin Siebert to discuss all things Natural Selection, Bomb Hole Cup training, and finally decide who is the better climber. We take calls from Jody Wachniak, Treyson Allen, and Jill Perkins to discuss the judging ...
Mar 27, 2024•2 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 198
We're still not sure why, but Craig and Chris showed up in full hockey gear for this episode. Supposedly, with the puck in deep, Craig McMorris fought tooth and nail in order to pursue his career in snowboarding. With a little bit of luck, and a lot of hard work, Craig has become one of the most well know voices in snowboarding: broadcasting marquee events for years from X-Games to The Olympics. As we've learned, he's more than just a broadcaster. He pride's himself on continuing to film impress...
Mar 20, 2024•3 hr 23 min•Ep. 197
There are many famous duos in the sports world: LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski, Wayne Gretsky and Mark Messier, Venus Williams & Serena Williams, and in the snowboard world, perhaps the greatest duo of all time: JP Walker and Jeremy Jones. In this special duos episode, we dive into JP and Jeremy's past, present and future. We talk about the Forum 8, all of their legendary video parts, and everything in between. They also shed some light on their darkest moments an...
Mar 12, 2024•4 hr 8 min•Ep. 196
In this very special episode of Bomb Hole: Group Chat we set a new record with the most people in studio. And according to our team of scientists, the more people, the more banter. Chris and Silk sit down with Austin Smith, Melissa Riitano, Stan Leveille & Alex Pashley to talk about board sizes, shot gun pullings at Brighton, name titles and discuss some stand-out moments from the recent Natural Selection duels. Not to mention of a very exciting, high energy and intense game of Trivia featur...
Mar 06, 2024•3 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 195
We've been waiting for a snowboarder to back lip the umbilical cord on the way out of the womb and this week's guest is the closest so far. Having started snowboarding at just 18 months, Mia Brookes was destined for greatness. She's coming in hot after wining her first X-Games gold medal and is here to give us a new perspective. She lives and breathes snowboarding. Her time on board is at an all-time high and she does it because she loves it. With impeccable style and metal music in her ears, sh...
Feb 28, 2024•2 hr 19 min•Ep. 194
