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Nostalgia is one hell of a drug and Troy Eckert sure knows how to tug on our heart strings. As hire number one at Volcom, Troy paints a vivid picture of the company's inception. He takes us back to where it all started and walks us all the way to today. Troy even holds our hand as he gives us an exclusive look into the making of The Garden, one of the greatest gifts snowboarding has ever received. Learn about Volcom, Troy's role in its success, and everything he's been up to since on this week's episode of The Bomb Hole!Find show notes with links to videos, riders, and more we talk about with Troy on the siteFollow Troy on InstagramCheck out Radical VoyageFollow Chris, Seth, and SILKChris GrenierSeth HuotSILKThis episode is sponsored byArbor SnowboardsRun Through A WallBubs Naturals (Use BOMBHOLE at checkout for 20% off)Woodward TahoeYetiNidecker SnowboardsSAXXSpecial thank you to our Patreon members for supporting the show! Submit questions for guests, topics for Group Chat, behind the scenes and more when you become a member. Learn more and sign up: https://www.patreon.com/thebombholeFor all things Bomb HoleWebsite | https://thebombhole.com/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thebombhole/YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@TheBombHoleChapters00:00 Intro2:49 The Start of Volcom12:53 The Garden27:44 Turning Points36:54 Ads (Bubs Naturals, Woodward)39:20 Grassroots Events45:15 Art Direction50:09 Team Bonding54:35 Ads (Arbor, Saxx, Yeti)58:25 Going Public & Walking Away1:13:10 NTVP1:16:43 Coaching & Self Work1:48:09 Ads (Run Through A Wall, Nidecker)1:49:25 The Wave2:12:56 PDSG & Intention2:25:21 Hot Takes2:32:00 OutroCopyright Bomb Hole Media Inc. 2025

In what some are saying is the most banter filled Group Chat ever released, we've reached our highest highs and our lowest lows. Chris and SILK are joined in studio by comedian extraordinaire Stan Leveille, real life cowboy Sam Taxwood, and "professional" photographer Bob Plumb. We dissect the latest and greatest clips such as the halfpipe airbag and the world's first grind on a bridge. Stan brings his own mystery segment. To add a bit of credibility to the mix we also caught up with Marcus Kleveland. We couldn't produce a better show even if we tried. All this and more on this week's episode of The Bomb Hole: Group Chat!Group Chat Episode 25 Show Notes on the site!Keep up with the crewChris GrenierStan LeveilleSam TaxwoodBob PlumbSILKSpecial thanks to our call in guestsMarcus KlevelandFor all things Bomb HoleWebsiteInstagramYouTubeThis episode is sponsored byArbor SnowboardsRun Through A WallNitro SnowboardsBubs Naturals (Use BOMBHOLE at checkout for 20% off)Woodward Park CityYetiNidecker SnowboardsIkon PassSpecial thank you to our Patreon Members for making our show possible! Ask us questions and suggest topics for Group Chat when you become a member. Learn more and sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/thebombholeChapters00:00 Intro3:07 Nitro Turbo Takes27:54 Answering Patreon Questions40:53 Ads (Bubs Naturals, Ikon)43:31 Run Through A Wall Trivia50:10 Check In With Marcus Kleveland1:02:56 Mount Rushmore of Worst Places to Snowboard 1:14:42 Answering Instagram Questions1:25:51 Ads (Run Through A Wall, Nidecker)1:27:13 Stan's Mystery Segment1:34:21 Answering Instagram Questions1:43:43 Ads (Woodward, Yeti)1:45:06 Woodward Copper Adult Camp1:55:17 Heater Clips2:03:35 OutroCopyright Bomb Hole Media Inc. 2025

Lia Block is fast. Some might even say it's in her blood. From Rally to Nitrocross to F1, she's paving her own way through the motorsports world. She's making a name for herself, one race at a time, and we can't stop watching. Literally. From the tarmac, to Netflix, and back to the dirt Lia Block is one to keep your eyes on. And if you blink, you just might miss her. Listen as she tells us all about her career, childhood, and favorite memories with her father Ken Block. All this and more on this very special episode of The Bomb Hole!Find show notes with links to videos, riders, and more we talk about with Lia on the sitehttps://thebombhole.com/blogs/episodes/lia-block-the-bomb-hole-episode-229Follow Lia on InstagramFollow Chris & SethChris GrenierSeth HuotThis episode is sponsored byArbor SnowboardsRun Through A WallBubs Naturals (Use BOMBHOLE at checkout for 20% off)Woodward Copper (Use bombhole at checkout for $150 off any session)YetiNidecker SnowboardsSpecial thank you to our Patreon members for supporting the show! Submit questions for guests, topics for Group Chat, behind the scenes and more when you become a member. Learn more and sign up: https://www.patreon.com/thebombholeFor all things Bomb HoleWebsiteInstagramYouTubeChapters00:00 Intro3:20 Transitioning to F112:18 Early Motorsports20:45 The Hoonicorn29:19 Ads (Run Through A Wall, Woodward)31:05 Being A Woman In The Space / Legacy44:59 Rally51:15 NTVP53:29 Ads (Bubs Naturals, Yeti)56:05 Snowboarding1:06:55 Pikes Peak1:10:52 Baja 10001:17:36 E-Series, Sketchiest Moment, Haters1:26:26 Ads (Arbor, Nidecker)1:28:02 Rockstar1:29:23 F11:44:40 Hot Takes1:48:28 School1:52:39 Ken Block1:59:17 What's NextCopyright Bomb Hole Media Inc. 2025

There’s no other way to say it: Justin Mulford is one of the gnarliest guys around. What he’s able to do on a bike is truly unmatched and we’re watching eagerly as he paves his own path through the sports world. He’s endured life changing injuries and has used his unique life experiences to help shape him into the man he is today. There really is nobody else out there quite like Justin Mulford. Find out everything you need to know about him on this week’s episode of The Bomb Hole!Find show notes with links to videos, riders, and more we talk about with Justin on the siteFollow Justin on InstagramFollow Midshralp on InstagramFollow Chris & MeyerChris GrenierJustin MeyerThis episode is sponsored byArbor Snowboards (Winter 2025-26 Collection is now live!)Run Through A WallBubs Naturals (Use BOMBHOLE at checkout for 20% off)Woodward Copper (Use bombhole at checkout for $150 off any session)Yeti10 Barrel's Pub BeerNidecker SnowboardsSpecial thank you to our Patreon members for supporting the show! Submit questions for guests, topics for Group Chat, behind the scenes and more when you become a member. Learn more and sign up: https://www.patreon.com/thebombholeFor all things Bomb HoleWebsiteInstagramYouTubeChapters00:00 Intro3:18 Hollywood High6:42 Dirt Biking Roots / Childhood22:35 Ads (RTAW, Arbor, Woodward)25:21 The Leg Injury & Recovery40:16 Snowboarding47:01 NTVP49:26 Ads (bubs Naturals, Yeti)52:02 Sunday In The Park / Moving On1:04:00 Returning To Moto & First Street Part1:31:38 Ads (Nidecker, Pub Beer)1:32:41 Prison & Growth2:04:03 Hijinks2:10:20 Hot Takes2:15:36 MIDSHRALP2:23:23 OutroCopyright Bomb Hole Media Inc. 2025

For every beautifully scenic and carefree day we have on a snowboard there is countless hours of work, brain power, planning, collaboration and marketing that went into it. Dave Sypniewski is one of those passionate individuals who has dedicated much of their life to making sure money flows in and out of snowboarding to help power fun community driven events and keeping pros paid well. He’s worked behind the scenes at places like Thrasher, Burton, and Boost Mobile and understands the where snowboarding meets marketing like no other. Learn the ins and outs of the business side of the snowboard world we all know and love on this week’s episode of The Bomb Hole!Find show notes with links to videos, riders, and more that we talk about with Dave on the site!Follow Dave on InstagramFollow Chris, Blake, Seth & SILKChris GrenierBlake PaulSeth HuotSILKThis episode is sponsored byRun Through A Wall | https://runthroughawall.comArbor Snowboards | https://www.arborcollective.comBubs Naturals | https://www.bubsnaturals.com (Use BOMBHOLE at checkout for 20% off)Woodward Copper | https://https://www.coppercolorado.comYeti | https://www.yeti.comPub Beer | https://10barrel.com/beer/pub-beer/Nidecker | https://www.nidecker.comSpecial thank you to our Patreon members for supporting the show! Submit questions for guests, topics for Group Chat, behind the scenes and more when you become a member. Learn more and sign up: https://www.patreon.com/thebombholeFor all things Bomb HoleWebsite | https://thebombhole.com/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thebombhole/YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@TheBombHole Listen on Apple Podcast | https://apple.co/3UEm0l5Listen on Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/2AVYElUqSzzJwbQ3vDKEK5?si=cbfa4f2d40b54769Chapters00:00 Intro2:24 Tail Grabs6:51 Early Days16:57 Contests & BTS31:47 Ads (RTAW, Woodward)33:34 Transworld Magazine & Brown Trout49:25 NTVP51:39 Ads (Arbor, Yeti)53:42 The Media Landscape1:17:23 Ads (Bubs Naturals, Pub Beer, Nidecker)1:20:14 Peak Pro & Product Talk1:35:15 Burton1:48:32 Story Time2:00:33 Capitalism & Boost Mobile2:18:16 Education2:28:15 Interesting Boarders / BDC2:33:27 Mental Health2:41:53 53 Years Old And Skating2:46:48 Open3:00:02 Hot Takes3:06:09 Set Ups / What’s Next / Thank YousCopyright Bomb Hole Media Inc. 2025

In honor of the 4th of July we're releasing this two hour podcast all about snowboarding: filled to the brim with all the latest trends and events. We take a deep dive into the latest and greatest binding technology, call Iikka Backstrom to get a riveting behind the scenes look at what a day in the life of a super agent looks like, and of course we answered all you burning questions. On a serious note, we learned about the proposed (and failed) bill that would enable the leasing of public BLM and Forest Services land. All this and more on this week's episode of Bomb Hole Group Chat!Enter our Snowboard Sweepstakes benefiting The Wilderness SocietyGroup Chat Episode 24 Show NotesKeep up with the crewChris GrenierRob RoethlerEgan WintJeff RichardsSILKSpecial thanks to our call in guestsIikka BackstromStan LeveilleFor all things Bomb HoleWebsiteInstagramYouTubeThis episode is sponsored byRun Through A WallArbor SnowboardsBubs Naturals (Use BOMBHOLE at checkout for 20% off)Woodward CopperYeti10 Barrel's Pub BeerNidecker SnowboardsSpecial thank you to our Patreon Members for making our show possible! Ask us questions and suggest topics for Group Chat when you become a member. Learn more and sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/thebombholeChapters00:00 Intro2:07 Step On Bindings9:30 Nitro Turbo Takes23:00 Is Punk Dead?26:35 Ads (RTAW, Bubs Naturals, Woodward)30:02 Calling Iikka Backstrom: New Super Agent34:15 Run Through A Wall Trivia41:23 Answering Your Questions48:15 Call With Stan Leveille: Bone Bindings54:12 Call With Stan Leveille: Selling Public Land1:07:48 Ads (Pub Beer, Nidecker, Yeti)1:09:44 Check In With Jeff Richards1:31:01 Answering Your QuestionsCopyright Bomb Hole Media Inc. 2025

If we’re going to have a conversation about the midwest rope tow scene Benny Milam’s name is inevitably going to come up. He’s young, hungry, and one of the best rail riders around. We dissect the rope tow scene, get behind the scenes of some of his favorite video parts, and learn all there is to know about Benny Milam. If you like snowboarding and want to watch some tricks, this is the episode for you. All this and more on this week’s episode of The Bomb Hole!Find show notes with links to videos, riders, and more we talk about with BennyFollow Benny Milamhttps://www.instagram.com/mennybilamFollow Chris, Rob, Seth & SILKChris GrenierRob RoethlerSeth HuotSILKThis episode is sponsored byArbor SnowboardsBubs Naturals (Use BOMBHOLE at checkout for 20% off your first order)Woodward Copper (Use bombhole at checkout to save on camp!)YetiPub BeerHerschel SupplyGoodrLucySpecial thank you to our Patreon members for supporting the show! Submit questions for guests, topics for Group Chat, behind the scenes and more when you become a member. Learn more and sign up: https://www.patreon.com/thebombholeFor all things Bomb HoleBomb Hole WebsiteBomb Hole InstagramBomb Hole YouTubeChapters00:00 Intro2:59 Heavy Metal10:02 Finding Snowboarding / Homeschooling15:47 Skating22:55 Ghost Stories29:44 Ads (Woodward, Yeti)32:35 Trip Stories45:01 Grief51:15 Ads (Bubs Naturals, Herschel, Pub Beer)54:11 Sponsors1:00:44 Intro To Filming1:06:12 NTVP1:10:23 Filming Video Parts1:27:10 Rope Tows & Rail Jams1:49:27 Red Bull1:59:48 Ads (Good, Lucy)2:02:10 The Deck Debacle2:09:09 Filming Video Parts2:26:49 Hot Takes2:34:39 Set Ups / What’s Next / Thank YousCopyright Bomb Hole Media Inc. 2025

In this week's episode of Bomb Hole Group Chat we've gathered Mikey LeBlanc, Naima Antolin and Chris Beresford in studio to discuss all things snowboarding. We call Todd Richards to discuss how the tariffs might affect the snowboard industry. We call Scott Stevens to get his analysis (and paralysis) in regards to his favorite video parts ever. And of course we call our beloved snowboard critic Stan Leveille to get his opinions on the medium park jump to down tube feature combo. All this and more on this week's episode of Bomb Hole Group Chat!Full episode show notes on our websiteKeep up with the crewChris GrenierMikey LeBlancNaima AntolinChris BeresfordSILKSpecial thanks to our call in guestsTodd RichardsScott StevensStan LeveilleFor all things Bomb HoleWebsiteInstagramYouTubeThis episode is sponsored byArbor SnowboardsBubs Naturals (Use BOMBHOLE at checkout for 20% off)Woodward CopperYeti10 Barrel's Pub BeerHerschel SupplyGoodrLucySpecial thank you to our Patreon Members for making our show possible! Ask us questions and suggest topics for Group Chat when you become a member. Learn more and sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/thebombholeChapters00:00 Intro4:07 Run Through A Wall Trivia12:09 Check In With Mikey LeBlanc & Chris Beresford: Coal & Dang24:32 Call With Todd Richards: Tarrifs & Longevity40:10 Ads (Yeti, Woodward)43:01 Call With Scott Stevens: Favorite Video Parts (Presented by Smith)56:31 Ads (Herschel, Pub Beer, Bubs Naturals)58:32 Creativity, Art & Meditation1:24:50 Heater Clips1:30:01 Ads (Goodr, Lucy)1:32:22 Call With Stan Levielle: Medium Park Jump To Down Tube1:44:30 Answering Your QuestionsCopyright Bomb Hole Media Inc. 2025

With skateboarding being one of our favorite off snow activities we figured its time to being some of our favorite skateboarders into the booth. Kelly Hart and Tim O’Connor did their best to help us get into the mood for summer. We talked about some of skateboardings most historic and monumental moments, some of their favorite tricks, and all the nuance behind contest judging. We figure out why Kelly can’t stop sweating, what Tim thinks of illegal tricks and so much more on this week’s episode of The Bomb Hole!Full show notes on the siteFollow Kelly Hart and Tim O'ConnorKelly HartTim O'ConnorFollow Chris & SILKChris GrenierSILK DThis episode is sponsored byArbor SnowboardsWoodward CopperBubs Naturals (Use BOMBHOLE at checkout for 20% off)10 Barrel's Pub BeerYetiHerschel SupplySMITH OpticsSpecial thank you to our Patreon members for supporting the show! Submit questions for guests, topics for Group Chat, behind the scenes and more when you become a member. Learn more and sign up: https://www.patreon.com/thebombholeFor all things Bomb HoleWebsiteInstagramYouTubeChapters00:00 Intro3:41 Element World Tour7:11 Trivia16:11 Eastern Exposure21:42 Ads (Arbor, Bubs Naturals)23:29 NBDs30:49 Judging44:14 Thing Things Too Seriously50:33 NTVP55:05 Ads (Herschel, Smith, Yeti)57:37 Illegal Tricks, Tre Flips, Twin Boards1:17:46 A Changing Landscape1:39:23 Ads (Pub Beer, Woodward Copper)1:40:53 Hot Takes1:59:58 Set Ups / What’s NextCopyright Bomb Hole Media Inc. 2025

There’s no doubt about it, Ryan Villopoto is one of the best to ever do it. Some say he’s a god amongst mortals. Blessing us with his presence, RV tells us all about his career on a bike from his most famous wins to his worst injuries and everything in between. He’s won millions, and missed out on even more. Now a Dad, he’s navigating the moto world all over again through a different lens. Tune in to learn about RV’s past, present and future. All this and more on this week’s episode of The Bomb Hole!Full show notes on the siteFollow RyanFollow Chris, Bryan & SILKChris GrenierBryan KnoxSILKThis episode is sponsored byArbor SnowboardsWoodward Park CityBubs Naturals (Use BOMBHOLE at checkout for 20% off)Pub BeerYetiHerschel SupplyGoodrLucySpecial thank you to our Patreon members for supporting the show! Submit questions for guests, topics for Group Chat, behind the scenes and more when you become a member. Learn more and sign up: https://www.patreon.com/thebombholeFor all things Bomb HoleBH WebsiteBH InstagramBH YouTubeChapters00:00 Intro1:27 Moto Dad9:59 Nerves20:14 Finding Moto27:22 From AM to PRO32:52 Ads (Arbor, Yeti)34:47 Money & Accessibility45:58 MXoN 2007 Budds Creek52:07 Ads (Bubs Naturals, Woodward Park City)53:20 Mammoth57:51 St. Louis Crash / Working With Aldon1:08:15 Retiring & Burnout1:31:51 Ads (Herschel, Pub Beer)1:33:06 Lasergate1:36:18 Growing The Sport1:44:28 Ads (Goodr, Lucy)1:46:49 Volcom1:51:37 Snowboarding1:55:37 Hot Takes2:06:26 Set Ups / What’s NextCopyright Bomb Hole Media Inc. 2025