Best Xgames Podcasts (2026)

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Spencer O'Brien 2:44:54

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4h ago2:44:54

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This week on the show, we sit down with the legend Spencer O'Brien, fresh off her Natural Selection Tour win. Spencer continues to inspire, time and time again. Based between Vancouver Island and Whistler, she's spent years riding and competing at the absolute highest level, X Games medals, Olympian, 100-foot park jumps, the US Open Snowboarding Ch…

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TPM Episode 466: Angel Collinson, Pro Skier-Part 2 1:20:09

1d ago1:20:09

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Angel Collinson kicks off season 10 of the podcast and it's a good one. When Angel was last on the show, she was coming off a "Line of the Year" season and was on the top of the ski world. What I, and a lot of people didn't realize, was that Angel wasn't as passionate about skiing as the world thought she was. Eventually burnout got the best of her…

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TPM Episode 465: Sid Pattison, Everest Guide, Owner of North Cascade Heli 1:25:27

8d ago1:25:27

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Sid Pattison is a heli ski guide, an Everest veteran, and an all around badass, but what makes Sid different is who he is. Sid has the rare combination of a magnetic personality that lights up any situation, along with the ability to connect with every person he comes across, from the janitor to the CEO. These unique human skills, combined with his…

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TPM Episode 464: Seattle to Jackson Hole 1:09:48

15d ago1:09:48

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Seattle and Jackson Hole are the focus of this different Christmas episode. In Seattle, I checked out "The Common Line" snowboard event (which was incredible!!) and I talked to a few legends who stand sideways. After that, I caught up with skier and recent avalanche survivor, Adam U, before he played a punk rock show with his band Krontonamo. A cou…

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The Common Line - Industry Panel Talk 1:56:23

20d ago1:56:23

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A truly special conversation with 12 of my favourite individuals in snowboarding spanning first-generation pioneers like Devun Walsh and Dano Pendygrasse to the next wave coming up like Caleb Chomlack and everyone in between. We dug into snowboard history, the backcountry and how to navigate it safely, the importance of local shops, the industry an…

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TPM Episode 463: Andrew Pollard, Pro Skier, DJ, Artist 1:00:47

22d ago1:00:47

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Andrew Pollard is one of those kids that grew up at Alta and had the mountain as his babysitter/playground. And while it took Andrew a little longer to become a name in the ski industry--compared to his pro skier friends and classmates, Andrew eventually made it to the top. But what's different and cool about Andrew's story is that he's not just a …

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TPM Episode 462: George Couperthwait, Ski Industry Legend 1:09:51

29d ago1:09:51

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George Couperthwait is one of those guys that everyone in skiing knows, likes, and respects. He's a visionary, who's ski industry life started in a van: going shop to shop, demo to demo, race to race...and he worked his way all the way up to the top of skiing With over 30 years working with brands like Rossignol and Stockli, George has taken his pa…

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TPM Episode 461: Chris Davenport, Legendary Skier, Mountaineer, Guide 1:13:08

1M ago1:13:08

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Chris Davenport hasn't been on the podcast in a few years and since then, a lot in his world has changed and lot has stayed the same. Dav still goes on more incredible adventures than almost anyone in the ski industry but these days he's not looking for firsts or anything like that, he's more focused on chasing powder while leading groups that frot…

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Monster Team - Kevin Backstrom, Sage Kotsenburg, Lauren Derminio and Ludvig Billtoft 1:21:41

1M ago1:21:41

1:21:41

Monster hosted a heavy premiere night - Eternal Descent ( Sage Kotsenburg ), Cease & Desist ( Beyond Medals ) and a new pipe documentary from Marcus Skin on Ayumu Hirano and Kaishu Hirano. We linked up at the Monster House in Park City and I sat down with Sage Kotsenburg, Kevin Backstrom, Lauren Derminio aka Lolo and Ludwig Billtoft to talk recent …

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TPM Episode 460: Tom Kelly, US Ski and Snowboard Legend 1:16:45

1M ago1:16:45

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Tom Kelly is a US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Famer and one of the most legendary behind the scenes players in the history of sport. In Tom's 30+ years with the US Ski and Snowboard Team, he's been responsible for integrating sports like moguls, ski jumping, snowboarding, halfpipe skiing and slopestyle in the US mix. Then, at the events, he's been th…

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TPM Episode 449: Xander Guldman, Pro Skier 1:10:33

2M ago1:10:33

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Xander Guldman is a relative newcomer on the scene and could be called "one of the best kept secrets in skiing." I mean, he's been competing in big mountain environments since he was 10 years old, he's stood on many podiums, made it to the Freeride World Tour, won awards, and has/is filming with the biggest outfits in the ski game. His bouncy style…

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JF Pelchat - Wildcats 3:31:10

2M ago3:31:10

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From a young, keen French Canadian kid who migrated to Whistler in the mid 80's to becoming one of snowboarding's most influential pros in the mid 90's, JF Pelchat's story is built on dedication to the craft. A second generation ripper, he rode for Airwalk, helped pioneer the iconic Wildcats crew and later help changed snowboarding with NOW Binding…

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TPM Episode 458: Matt Reardon, Pro skier, Musician, Part 2 1:20:59

2M ago1:20:59

1:20:59

Matt Reardon made it from Louisiana, to Killington, to Tahoe, and then on to Chamonix. After that, on a trip to NZ for the World Heli Challenge, Matt blew his knee, got an infection during surgery and wasn't the same athlete for the next 3 years...So he became a rockstar. On part 2 of his podcast, we talk about more skiing, music, charting on his f…

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TPM Episode 457: Matt Reardon, Pro Skier, Rockstar 1:12:46

2M ago1:12:46

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Matt Reardon was born and raised in Louisiana, not the place you'd expect a longtime pro skier to grow up. But Matt isn't just a skier; he's a talented musician, a onetime frontman, who toured the world to shred his guitar and fresh powder. The crazy thing is, Matt can trace his life and times today back to two events that happened prior to high sc…

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TPM Episode 456: Simon Hillis, Pro Skier 57:08

2M ago57:08

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Simon Hillis is the best Indonesian skier to ever slide on snow and has been sponsored since he was 4 years old. While both of those things are crazy to think about, Simon also had his first cover at 7, he's never paid for anything ski-wise, and while skiing isn't totally paying his bills these days, they have over the past 20 plus years of his spo…

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TPM Episode 455: Jess Hotter, Pro Skier FWT World Champion 1:12:59

3M ago1:12:59

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Jess Hotter is the 2022 Freeride World Tour Champion and a fixture in ski movies but Jess wasn't a ski prodigy or anything like that when she was coming up. She had a ski life and future that screamed "liftie" but Jess wasn't going to settle for that. An initial push from her parents for a post high school gap year in Canada, created a ski journey …

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Megafauna | The Realm - Air Time Podcast 1:37:17

3M ago1:37:17

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Darrah Reid, legendary pro snowboarder, sits down and interviews the Megafauna crew for their newest film The Realm. We interview the crew at the premiere venue here in Whistler BC. Enjoy! Featuring: Brin Alexander, Darcy Sharpe, Ståle Sandbech, Torgeir Bergrem, Chris Rasman, Mikey Ciccarelli, Mark Sollors, Jody Wachniak, Sean Miskiman, and Jack Ma…

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TPM Episode 454: Shawn Robertson, Legendary Skater 1:21:25

3M ago1:21:25

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Shawn Robertson is up there with the most naturally gifted athletes I've ever worked with. At 13, he was throwing an 80 mph fastball and dominating team sports, then he found inline and rode that rocketship. By the time he was 15, he left Texas on his first plane ever and within months, he was traveling the world, winning contests and putting out i…

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TPM Episode 453: Jamie Starr, Ski Industry Marketing Leader/Lawyer 1:12:02

3M ago1:12:02

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Jamie Starr has had more great jobs in the ski industry than most guests I've had on the show. Really, he was born to be a part of this industry. Growing up in Crested Butte taught Jamie a love of the mountains and understanding of what it takes to make non-traditional athletes tick, which all helped him in his later endeavors. But what drove Jamie…

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Dustin Craven 2:46:16

3M ago2:46:16

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Dustin Craven is one of the rawest, most authentic voices in snowboarding. If you love snowboarding with grit, character, and soul, Dustin is the blueprint. In this episode, we dive into his journey; from the early days with Red Bull, to Snowboarder Magazine's - Superpark, to the TV show days with Danny and the Dingo, to moving to Revelstoke and re…

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TPM Episode 452: Emily Childs, Pro Skier, Helicopter Pilot 59:29

3M ago59:29

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Emily Childs is a helicopter pilot, and while that's pretty rad, her side gig, being a pro skier who travels the world in search of deep powder and insane lines, is even more badass. But, Emily didn't have the traditional track into pro skiing, she was never the best, she didn't stand on many podiums, but what she did have was passion, and the righ…

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TPM Episode 451: Peter Mehrhof, Pro Skier, Wakeboard Engineer 1:02:20

4M ago1:02:20

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Peter Mehrhof was an early part of the "New School" ski movement but in the long run, Peter cared more about school than being a pro skier. Coming up in Mammoth, Peter was champion water skier and a fast ski racer who eventually made a pivot to the park and pipe and in no time was on the K2 Factory Team. And then Pete chose college and disappeared …

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TPM Episode 450: Damon Iwanaga, Pro Mountain Biker 1:11:51

4M ago1:11:51

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Damon Iwanaga was born to race flat track motorcycles, just like his dad. Eventually, he graduated to moto and his life path was set, he was going to turn pro and dominate the world of Supercross. That dream doesn't work out for many people and Damon eventually found himself in community college figuring out life. But a move to Tahoe and a pivot to…

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Bobby Meeks 3:23:43

4M ago3:23:43

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Bobby Meeks has been shaping snowboarding since the early 90s. From AM to Pro, filming in some of the most iconic snowboard videos ever made, to leading teams at Nike Snowboarding and DC Shoes and now guiding the next generation at High Cascade Snowboard Camp. In this episode of the Air Time Podcast, we sit down with Bobby to talk about his journey…

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TPM Episode 449: Kimmy Fasani, Pro Snowboarder 59:50

4M ago59:50

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Kimmy Fasani is a trailblazing snowboarder who, not by choice, made a huge difference in women's sports. Kimmy went from "Rider of the Year" to becoming a mom and when we last podcasted, the theme was, "will my sponsors stick by me?". They did, but really, keeping sponsors is the last of Kimmy's life worries. Between losing her parents to cancer, t…

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TPM Episode 448: Lonie Paxton, 3x Super Bowl Champion, Snowboarder 1:02:57

4M ago1:02:57

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Lonie Paxton is a 3x Super Bowl Champion member of the New England Patriots dynasty and board member of the High Fives Foundation. That makes him the perfect guest this week as snow and football season are right around the corner. And, while Lonie is more known for his work on the gridiron, he loves action sports, especially snowboarding. That love…

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TPM Episode 447: Finn Bilous, Pro Skier 1:05:50

4M ago1:05:50

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Finn Bilous is not only an incredible all-around skier, but he's one of those passionate but chill Kiwis...which always makes for a fun episode. On top of that, Finn really has done it all: from competing in two Olympics to the Freeride World Tour, to Filming with Matchstick Productions, Teton Gravity Research, and Legs of Steel. Not many skiers ha…

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Behind the Scene Interviews from Mark Sollors Very Chill Golf Tournament 36:09

5M ago36:09

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Mark Sollors Very Chill Golf Tournament - Air Time Podcast On August 14th, 2025, the snowboard community came together at the Fairmont Chateau Golf Club for Mark Sollors' Very Chill Golf Tournament. With over $100,000 raised for the Chill Foundation! An organization helping kids discover board sports, the day brought together an amazing community. …

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TPM Episode 446: Shaun Murray, Pro WakeBoarder 1:06:56

5M ago1:06:56

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Shaun Murray is a legendary wakeboarder who, after 29 pro models, is working on his 30th...Insane! On the podcast, we talk about his Best Day "Can You Ride It" event at Sea-Fair, Darin Shapiro's Wakeboard "camp", Tony Hawk, and more. Before we do that, I chat with Best Day Brewing Founder Tate Huffard about life, business, and beer. It's a best of …

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Joe Lax 2:31:46

5M ago2:31:46

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Joe Lax moved west from Saskatchewan over 25 years ago to ride powder and he's never looked back. Based in Pemberton, BC, he's spent decades quietly pioneering serious lines/ technical terrain with a style that reflects deep experience and total commitment to the mountains. Away from the spotlight, Joe brings the same steady focus to his role with …

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TPM EPISODE 445: 2025 Best of IQ Part 2 52:26

5M ago52:26

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The Final Best of Inappropriate Questions, aka Part 2, is even better than Part 1. More laugh out loud stories, more uncomfortable answers, and and my favorite surprise guest of all time. This time, it's not just snow athletes that get into the mix and it makes for a great listen. Back to interviews next week. Inappropriate Questions 2025 Show Note…

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TPM Episode 444: Best of Inappropriate Questions 2025 1:05:13

5M ago1:05:13

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Inappropriate Questions is how I end every show. The idea is that I find a friend of my guest and record 3 questions with them. The questions can be anything that gets the guest to tell a funny, crazy, embarrassing or really, any good story. The goal is to get some gold without pissing off the guest when I surprise them with the questions. This wee…

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TPM Episode 443: Sammo Cohen, Pro Skier 1:11:18

5M ago1:11:18

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Sammo Cohen was born into the ski industry. He had a famous ski photographer father, a mom at Alta, and he grew up skiing with ski industry royalty. That said, nothing was ever handed to Sammo. While there were early opportunities, to make it Sam had to break away from his Dad and become his own man in the ski industry. Doing that involved betting …

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TPM Episode 442: Lee Cohen, Legendary Photographer 1:06:11

6M ago1:06:11

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Lee Cohen may be the most dirtbag ski bum I've had on the podcast, and that's an honor, but that was back in his early 20's. Eventually, Lee moved west from New York, picked up a camera and became the authority on what powder skiing photos should look like. Along the way, he followed the dead, had a pro skier kid, and shot some of the best photos t…

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Torgeir Bergrem 1:28:51

6M ago1:28:51

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Torgeir Bergrem is a Norwegian snowboard legend. After dominating the contest circuit for years from X Games to Olympics he stepped away from competition and fully committed to backcountry snowboarding. While he may not have taken home as many golds as he deserved, he's now proving himself in a whole new way. Torgeir and Monster Energy, dropped a f…

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TPM Episode 441: Bas van Steenbergen, Pro Biker 1:04:16

6M ago1:04:16

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Bas van Steenbergen has been a dual threat on his mountain bike for over a decade. Part racer and part freerider, Bas has the rare ability to compete at the highest level in both disciplines. While that's cool, his story is even better. Growing up overseas with his equally as rad little brother Tom, Bas, raced BMX until he moved to Canada and bough…

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TPM Episode 440: Sam Kuch, Pro Skier 1:02:28

6M ago1:02:28

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Sam Kuch has been blowing the collective ski world's mind since he blew up after skiing with Stan Rey and crew on a 2016 Powder Highway trip. Since then, Sam has established himself as arguably one of the best skiers in the world. Between his Matchstick Productions parts and his Natural Selection performance, if you know skiing, you know Sam and if…

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Victor Daviet 1:46:31

6M ago1:46:31

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Victor Daviet's journey goes far beyond filming video parts and chasing deep snow. From helping the Afghan snowboard team escape political unrest to surviving close calls in the backcountry, he's used his platform to make a real difference. In this episode, we dive into how those near misses inspired him to start Safety Shred Days, his humanitarian…

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Etienne Gilbert 3:14:09

7M ago3:14:09

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Etienne was a top ATV in the early 2000s. At the peak of his career after getting the opportunity to film for Mack Dawg a back injury forced him to slowly step away from snowboarding. This episode goes beyond surface-level snowboard talk, diving into the real-life challenges that come with life after being a pro. The conversation touches on addicti…