JP Walker & Jeremy Jones: The Bomb Hole Episode 185
Mar 12, 2024
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Legendary snowboarding duo JP Walker and Jeremy Jones discuss their past, video parts, and darkest moments. They share insights on handling hardships, personal growth, and their enduring bond. Topics include early Forum products, backcountry snowboarding, and rail riding aesthetics. They also reminisce on high school photos, Japanese fan frenzy, and the evolution of snowboard culture.
Muller Park played a pivotal role in evolving rail riding skills through creativity and practice.
Muller Park's legacy as a creative rail riding space continues to impact snowboarding progression.
The dedication and commitment of JP Walker to filming goals showed resilience in overcoming setbacks.
Deep dives
Evolution of Tricks at Mueller Park
Mueller Park was a hidden spot near Bountiful, Utah, where we honed rail tricks with complete freedom. Initially covered in snow, the rail posed challenges for back lips, nose presses, front 270s, switch back lips, switch lip slides, and back twos. The trick evolution culminated in a cab over, inspired by a breakthrough back two trick performance.
Training Ground and Safe Space
Mueller Park served as both a training ground and a safe space to perfect rail tricks without fear of being caught or interrupted. It was akin to a training facility for rail tricks where we could warm up, film, and practice a variety of rail maneuvers like back lips, 270s, switch back lips, and challenging cab overs.
Muller Park's Unique Role
Muller Park's accessibility and setup made it unique as a dual-purpose location for warming up, filming, and refining rail tricks. The spot facilitated the growth and evolution of rail riding skills, providing a practice area integrated with real filming opportunities, such as attempting complex tricks like back lips, switch 270s, and cab overs.
Muller Park: A Crucial Practice Area
Muller Park's instrumental role in the snowboarding evolution was evident in its offerings as both a practice area and a creative space for refining rail tricks. It enabled us to experiment, perfect, and showcase a range of rail maneuvers, from back lips and switch back lips to challenging cab overs, contributing significantly to our growth as riders.
The Legacy of Muller Park
Muller Park's legacy lives on as a pivotal practice area where innovative rail tricks were honed and filmed. Its unique features and freedom from constraints allowed for unparalleled creativity and progression in rail riding skills, leaving an enduring impact on the snowboarding journey of riders like us.
JP Walker's Season-Defining Injury
JP Walker broke his jaw during a backcountry shoot in Whistler, leading to a significant injury that knocked him out. Despite the injury, the session continued, showing the crew's commitment and drive to keep shooting. JP was flown in a helicopter for medical attention, while the crew finished the day's shoot, highlighting the dedication and focus on their filming goals for the season.
Shakedown: Overcoming Personal and Professional Pressures
For JP, the pressure to deliver in the 'Shakedown' video was immense as he had recently signed a significant deal with Burton and felt the weight of showcasing his resilience post forum team breakup. Despite facing personal and professional challenges, JP's part in 'Shakedown' served as a testament to his determination and skill, solidifying his position in snowboarding.
Unique Concept Introduction with Skate Inspiration
JP Walker's video part in 'Shakedown' featured a unique concept where he crooked grinded a ledge on his skateboard, mimicking the trick on a snowboard with a nose press. This creative pairing showcased his innovative approach to filming video parts, drawing inspiration from his skateboarding background to introduce tricks in a fresh and memorable way.
Challenges and Growth from Life's Trials
The experiences of facing life's trials and tribulations have led to significant growth and introspection. Jeremy Jones highlights the humbling impact of his journey, being forced to navigate challenges after setbacks in his career and health. He shares insights into the profound lessons learned from vulnerability and the support received during difficult times, emphasizing the transformation and renewed perspective gained from these experiences.
Lessons in Gratitude and Resilience
The journey through adversity has instilled a deep sense of gratitude and resilience in both Jeremy Jones and JP, as they reflect on their past experiences and personal growth. Facing physical and emotional hurdles has shaped their perspectives on life, relationships, and the value of perseverance. Despite difficulties, they find strength in appreciating the present moment and being resilient in the face of challenges.
Embracing Self-awareness and Personal Development
The process of healing and growth has led to a deep exploration of self-awareness and personal development for both Jeremy Jones and JP. Engaging in therapy, introspection, and therapeutic activities has allowed them to confront their traumas and find avenues for personal growth. By actively participating in their healing journeys, they embrace vulnerability, empathy, and continuous self-improvement.
Reflecting on Personal Growth and Career Evolution
The conversation delves into personal growth, career evolution, and the unique journey experienced by the speakers. They discuss how their perspectives have shifted over time, leading to a deeper appreciation for different aspects of life and snowboarding.
Appreciating the Joy in Simple Pleasures and Shared Experiences
The speakers express gratitude for the opportunity to reconnect on Forum snowboards and the joy it brings to them and their fans. They emphasize the importance of enjoying simple pleasures and shared experiences, highlighting the positive impact of revisiting familiar experiences with a new perspective.
Discussing the Evolution of Riding Styles and Gear Preferences
The podcast participants share insights into their current riding setups, including board sizes, bindings, and gear preferences. They reflect on their shifting preferences towards comfort, flexibility, and versatility in their equipment choices, acknowledging the evolution of their riding styles over time.
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 and provide an insightful perspective on how they have handled hardships and used them as tools for growth. So sit down, buckle up, and tune in to this week's episode of The Bomb Hole!
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
1:19 How They Met
7:44 Kingpin Chronicles
14:03 Dance
24:45 Early Forum Products
34:34 Ads (MCP & Bubs)
36:41 Early Forum Products (Cont'd)
39:44 Back-Country Back Then
44:21 Run Through A Wall Trivia
51:54 Mueller Park & Rail Gardens
58:56 Early Contests
1:07:09 Ad (GoPro)
1:08:25 Street Spot Aesthetics
1:18:15 Fan Worship & The Forum 8
1:29:05 Chasing The Dragon
1:34:25 Ads (Blackstrap & Ikon)
1:36:17 Patron Questions / A Strong Bond
1:47:58 Shakedown
1:57:30 NTVP Presented by Woodward Park City
2:01:56 Ads (CBdayz & Mammoth Mountain)
2:05:10 War Stories & Crew Beef
2:32:16 Nixon Jib Fest
2:38:25 Gambling
2:43:09 Worlds Getting Turned Upside Down & Snowboard Philosophy
3:21:14 Emotional Growth
3:42:38 Hot Takes
3:48:44 Return of Forum
4:01:15 Outro
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