Air Time Podcast

From the mountains of Smithers, BC to the Himalayas, Greenland, Alaska and beyond, Leo Horn has built a career as one of the most respected adventure filmmakers in the world. A Cinematographer but a Skateboarder and Snowboarder first. Leo has worked with everyone - Sandbox, Sherpas Cinema, National Geographic, Arc'teryx, BMW, Rolex and many many more, capturing stories in some of the most remote a...

Olympian. Professional snowboarder. Doctor of Chinese medicine. This week on Air Time, we sit down with Dom Vallée, whose journey has taken her from World Cup snowboard cross tracks and the Olympic Games to opening her own health and wellness clinic in Whistler. After losing her mother to cancer, Dom found a new purpose in helping others live healthier lives. Through a combination of Chinese and W...

Brock is one of snowboarding's hidden gems, posted up behind the lens. Quiet, observant and constantly digesting the world through a camera, you can feel that raw authenticity in everything he creates. From getting thrown into the mix with legends like Nate Bozung and Matty Ryan during the iconic BOZWRECK era, Brock helped document a true cult classic chapter of snowboard filmmaking. He captured a...

We sit down with one of the greatest snowboarders of all time, Jamie Lynn. It's hard to put into words what snowboarding would've become without the passion, creativity, style, and raw skateboard influence Jamie brought to the culture. From exploding onto the scene in the early '90s to staying relevant for over 35+ years, Jamie has had one of the most impactful careers in snowboard history. A true...

One of the most respected ATV's do it, from X-Games metals to the Olympics and now continues to show up at the Natural Selection year after year. She's truly done it all, across every lane of snowboarding and continues to evolve and grow. She's become one of the greats in big mountain riding and honestly, one of the best we've seen since Victoria. We get into everything, the highs and lows of her...

We sat down with some of the legends at Natural Selection Tour 2026, plus a few of the people behind the scenes who keep the whole thing moving. Featuring - Travis Rice, Mark McMorris, Blake Moller, Billy Pelchat, Zoi Sadowski-Synnott, Yuki Kadono, Circe Wallace and Liam Griffin. Hosted by Jody Wachniak and Darrah Reid Mclean A heavy mix of legends and next up riders. These conversations went down...

Keegan Hosefros is the definition of all-terrain. Streets, pow, side hits, pipe whatever's in front of him, he makes it look proper. He's definitely been focused on the powder lately with his eyes on NST and a Pro model board. We get into the grind behind filming, working with the OG legends, the mental side of comparison, future goals and more. This kid's got a bright future, big fan. Tune in! Pr...

Sean Kearns isn't just part of snowboard history, he helped build it. From the Whiskey films that defined an era, to shaping the culture behind the scenes as a filmmaker, producer, and entrepreneur, Sean Kearns has been quietly steering snowboarding's direction for decades. His film legacy runs deep: Whiskey 1-4, 20/20, Technical Difficulties, to the Forum movies; The Resistance, True Life, Nixon...

This week on the show we sit down with Lucas Beaufort 🇫🇷🎨 We get into personal growth, carving out your own lane and the pressure of putting yourself in a box as an artist. The rules (and breaking them), Lucas' dreams, snowboarding, skateboarding, and building something bigger than yourself through community. Lucas has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world and accomplished things ma...

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 Championships , the streets… you name it, she's don...

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 and where it's headed, and of course, the future. Fe...

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 projects, upcoming plans, enjoy! It was also Zak H...

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 Bindings and Skate-Tech. Known for his ability to high ju...

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 MacDoughall. Directed by The Manboys chief of staff...

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 reinventing his process. And when many may have coun...

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, the history of snowboarding and where the cultur...

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. Air Time interns Darrah Reid and Rob Lemay hit th...

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 BC Wildfire Service as an operations section chief...

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 full-length video part, Temple of the Dawg, showcas...

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 efforts, and what it truly means to give back thr...

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 addiction, injuries, loss, parenting, fatherhood, trauma,...

The Monster Energy crew flew in from all over the world for an unforgettable week at Jackson Hole. A private park, built by the legend Charles Beckinsale made for an insane week. I had the chance to catch up with a few from the stacked lineup of Monster athletes: Rene Rinnekangas, Ståle Sandbech, Zak Hale, Zoi Sadowski-Synnott, Lauren Derminio, Mason Lemery, Dillon Henricksen, Tess Coady, and Dust...

The Uninvited Invitational Takes Over Woodward Park City! 75 riders from 20 different countries gathered to throw down on a custom built street-style course, battling it out for a $60K prize purse! The Air Time team; Jody Wachniak, Darrah Reid, and Jeff Holce was on the ground, interviewing riders and industry icons who showed up to support this incredible event. We caught up with riders and indus...

Blake Moller, this kid can BOARD. The 2022 Freeride World Tour Champion and now the 2nd place winner of the Yeti - Natural Selection Tour 2025! A bright future indeed for this destroyer but where did he come from? What's he about? We get into it all, enjoy! Thanks for coming on yeah legend. 

The biggest event in snowboarding Natural Selection Tour 2025 ! We sat down with riders, media, and industry legends, including Travis Rice and friends, to dive into this year's event and swap stories from over the years of NST. From game changing moments to behind-the-scenes insights, this one's a must and on a mic so the quality is kinda busted but still epic. Tune in! Featuring - Mikey Ciccarel...