Shaun White: Skull Fractures and The Olympic Curse

Aug 24, 2023

Shaun White discusses his journey from being the King of Snowboarding to his career in entertainment. They reminisce about a rowdy skateboarding tour with Tony Hawk and Bam Margera. They explore the level of danger in action sports and the need for more regulations. They discuss a traumatic accident at an MTV sports and music festival. They talk about a skateboarding injury and the use of the diffusive device, Fume. Shaun White's frustration with the perception of his sport and the desire for more. They discuss the pressure of being an athlete and constantly trying to prove oneself. Shaun White discusses balancing the fun and competitive aspects of snowboarding. They discuss their experience with playing music and the demanding nature of being a musician.