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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

Simply put, Blake Moller, aka B-Mo, is the future of snowboarding. He young and passionately pushing the boundaries of free ride and freestyle snowboarding. He's a thrill seeker at heart and finds jumping out of planes to be a pleasurable activity (we're not so sure ourselves). B-Mo just took second place at Natural Selection and continues to leave us with our jaw on the floor. All this and more on this week's episode of The Bomb Hole!Full show notes on the site!Follow Blake on InstagramFollow Chris, Seth & SILKChris GrenierSeth HuotSILKThis episode is sponsored byArbor SnowboardsWoodward Copper (Use "bombhole" for $150 off your session!)Bubs Naturals (Use "BOMBHOLE" at checkout for 20% off)10 Barrel's Pub BeerYetiSMITH Optics (Use "BOMBHOLE15" at checkout for 15% off your first order)Herschel SupplySpecial thank you to our Patreon members for supporting the show! Submit questions for guests, suggest topics for Group Chat, go behind the scenes of the show and more when you become a member. Learn more and sign up: https://www.patreon.com/thebombholeFor all things Bomb HoleWebsiteInstagramYouTubeChapters00:00 Intro2:07 Natural Selection Tour15:39 Big Mountain Freestyle26:13 Jumping Out of Planes27:22 Early Days33:24 Ads (Arbor, Bubs Naturals)35:10 Early Days (Cont'd)36:56 Freeride World Tour & 68657:32 Ads (Herschel, Smith, Woodward)1:00:09 Marvel1:04:13 NTVP1:07:07 Patreon Questions1:12:46 Board Tech, Sponsors & Agents1:18:31 Camp Robbers1:29:37 Ads (Pub Beer, Yeti)1:31:01 Natural Selection Tour Prep1:35:05 Sky Diving & Speed Flying1:45:28 Hot Takes1:56:35 Set Ups / Thank Yous / What's NextCopyright Bomb Hole Media Inc. 2025

In one of our most banter filled Group Chat yet, the gang sits down to discuss the most pressing topics snowboarding has to offer. Reid Smith, Cody Warble and Brett Kulas join us in studio to help us answer these burning questions: Is Chris an old head? What is "bunc"? Who can do more pushups? And most importantly, why you should never leave fish for more fish. All this and more on this weeks' episode of Bomb Hole Group Chat!Full episode show notes on our websiteKeep up with the crewChris GrenierReid SmithCody WarbleBrett KulasSILKSpecial thanks to our call in guestsTommy GesmeYuki KadonoFor all things Bomb HoleBomb Hole WebsiteBomb Hole InstagramBomb Hole YouTubeThis episode is presented byArbor SnowboardsThis episode is sponsored byBubs Naturals (Use BOMBHOLE at checkout for 20% off)SMITH Optics (Use BOMBHOLE15 at checkout for 15% off your first order)Woodward Park CityYetiShout out to our Patreon members!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/thebombholeChapters00:00 Intro2:17 Golf3:44 Trivia11:34 Answering Questions32:43 Ads (Woodward & Yeti)34:13 Calling Tommy Gesme41:26 Dustbox on The News44:37 Sponsor and Job Changes52:20 Ads (Bubs Naturals & Smith)53:55 Sponsor and Job Changes (Cont’d)1:05:00 Calling Yuki Kadono1:15:37 Heater Clips1:31:55 Answering Your Questions2:05:25 Reid Smith vs Brett Kulas (Pushups)2:06:25 Answering Your Questions (Cont’d)Copyright Bomb Hole Media Inc. 2025

We don’t get a lot of double threats on the show, so when we do you’d better pay attention. Katie Kennedy is a multifaceted individual who is balancing more plates than we can count. She’s a professional snowboarder, a media juggernaut at Slush the Magazine, a sledding connoisseur, and loves a good party. Her spelling might not be the best, but her attitude and outlook on life makes up for it. All this and more on this week’s episode of The Bomb Hole!Full show notes on the site!Follow KatieKatie KennedyFollow Chris, Jill & SILKChris GrenierJill PerkinsSILK DThis episode is sponsored byArbor SnowboardsWoodward TahoeBubs Naturals (Use BOMBHOLE at checkout for 20% off)Pub BeerParadox FitnessYetiSmith Optics (Use BOMBHOLE15 at checkout for 15% off your first order)Joey's FootbedsNitro SnowboardsTurtleboxGoProSpecial 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 Intro3:36 The Jersey Shore9:48 Finding Snowboarding18:18 Plymouth State University26:48 Ads (Bubs Naturals, Joey’s Footbeds)29:12 Becoming A Recruiter35:09 Joining The Snowboard Industry41:55 Hiring SILK51:37 Spelling Bee1:06:05 Ads (Arbor, Yeti, Turtlebox)1:09:14 Partying1:20:00 Sledding1:30:59 Ads (Smith, Woodward, GoPro)1:33:33 Slush Magazine1:55:33 Balance2:09:31 Brands Investing In Their Riders2:18:51 60/402:31:41 Ads (Paradox, Pub Beer, Nitro)2:34:39 NTVP2:36:21 RnD2:40:01 Not Taking Things Too Seriously3:02:15 Hot Takes3:11:51 Set Ups / Thank Yous / What’s NextCopyright Bomb Hole Media Inc. 2025

Coming off the high that is known as “The Uninvited Invitational” we sat down Jess Kimura, the brains and the driving force behind the operation. Joining her are Brantley Mullins, Ylfa Runnarsdottir, Paula Benito, and Jess Perlmutter. We talk all things Uninvited, stand out moments from the event, our favorite signs, and so much more. We also tackle some of your hard hitting questions, explore women’s gear, and have one of the most intense games of Trivia thus far. All this and more on this week’s episode of Bomb Hole Group Chat!Keep up with the crewChris GrenierJess KimuraBrantley MullinsYlfa RunarsdottirPaula BenitoJess PerlmutterSILKFull episode show notes on our website!Special 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/thebombholeFor all things Bomb HoleWebsiteInstagramYouTubeThis episode is sponsored byArbor SnowboardsWoodward Park CityBubs Naturals (Use BOMBHOLE at checkout for 20% off)10 Barrel's Pub BeerParadox FitnessYetiSMITH OpticsChapters00:00 Intro2:25 Alien Invasion4:47 The Uninvited Invitational13:36 Ads (Bubs Naturals, Paradox, Yeti)16:48 Answering Your Instagram Questions28:04 Nitro Turbo Takes47:58 More Instagram Questions55:09 Run Through A Wall Trivia1:00:48 Ads (Pub Beer, Smith, Woodward)1:02:51 Interview With Jess Perlmutter1:17:32 Answering Patreon Questions1:39:34 Wakeboarding1:41:50 Euro Scene vs States1:47:53 The Future Of Women’s SnowboardingCopyright Bomb Hole Media Inc. 2025