Contrarian’s Quandary

Ptor is a skiing legend and in this episode with talk about all kinds of subjects from skiing and mountain biking to the Gnostic process! This is the second episode with Ptor with the last one being almost a year ago! He is currently working on a book, Ski Fou, that will be more than just a memoir. You can find is beautiful photography and writing on Substack!!!

I sit down with Ras Fyah chilling in his yard in Jamaica and talk about his latest project of transforming four acres of land into a sustainable farm. He's getting help along the way from his neighbor, Ras Mokko and family but he's inviting YOU to come down and work the farm in exchange for a place to stay and positive vibrations! Big things coming after the new year! DM him for more information!...

If you don't know anything about Ptor Spricenieks, do a quick search, see what this mountain mystic has accomplished and come back to this episode to appreciate his mellow, but convicted thoughts on everything from trail building to the creation of Human Beings. This episode took a while to come about since Ptor is off-grid in the sense of having no social media presence and his absolute reticence...

We start off talking about the history of snowboarding at Bogus Basin Ski Area (Idaho) and his introduction to the practice and art. The most impactful part is listening to the creation of the Carson David Ianson Memorial (CDI). This is an event that is part memorial for his best friend, snowboard contest and is 100% DIY and soul. So enjoy this episode, ramp up your stoke and be comforted in the f...

I met Spencer years ago on an Avalanche education course in the Sawtooths of Idaho. He had so much energy and stoke that it was impossible to have a bad day with him! He continues his life of stoke and has turned his vision and positivity to the political realm. I don't usually get into politics but when you have a place you grew up in and love, it's hard to sit by while things start to ch...

I first became aware of Daniel Harm many years ago through Mark Twight when he had, what I would call, an obsession with road biking. Daniel Harm is an ex-racer and had a most excellent blog to read when I too was, what I would call, obsessed with road biking. Daniel stopped racing and started pursuing more artistic outlets over a decade ago. He used his vision to create other-worldly, yet of this...

I catch up with Kristian after quite a few months! We talk about surfing in Guatemala, working seasonally and other off the cuff subjects. Kristian on IG: @hellxhammer

We made the trip up to Libby Montana to experience Montvana first hand. It's a yearly event for vans and people of all types. You can participate as little, or as much as you want to. We talk about this year's event and the future of Montvana. You'll notice the episode jumps right into the business. I'm playing with the concept that nobody likes intros and would rather just get to...

I got Dave's book, "Juking the Masses" and after reading the first chapter I knew I had to talk to him! We had a great chat right before he headed down to Baja. He started the lifestyle at a fairly young age traveling and skating before he found surfing and the rest is history. Pick up a copy of Dave's book, " Juking the Masses" and be inspired to craft a life where you...

Have you ever wanted to be part of a community free from the usual divisive topics of conversation? Have you ever wanted to pass out at a party and know that someone will roll you on your side so you don't drown in your own party juices? If you answered YES to either of, or both of these questions... you'll love this episode! Sketchvan joins me and we talk for a while on a few topics befor...

We hear the term "Content Creator" a lot and sometimes it's confused with "Influencer" but the two aren't the same. I talk with Matthew , the creator of the popular YouTube channel Ras Kitchen , about his process and the humble beginnings of the channel. The grind is real as he talks about the years of work put in to have success and the volatility of income for creator...

Ras Fyah comes back to discuss slow farming in the yard and learning about planting from Ras Mokko. We talk about Ganja and the effort to bring back old strains and the problem with Ganja as a business in Babylon. It's a long episode but there's so much to get from it and if you are sensitive to talk of Ganja, either skip it (it's the last hour) or listen objectively how Ganja is used...

This has everything in it from politics (which I usually don't do) to what job Terri did on Three's Company. For a minute or two we talk about Stevil and Chris' new book "Nowhere Fast" and how the tour went before I digress into lamenting about future podcast guests. Stevil tries to right the course a couple times, but I was glassy-eyed, intent on crafting a rant. I meant for...

Ras Fyah (@thehighclimber_) is back! After the last episode's technical mishaps, we are back for round 2! We cover so many great topics and go off on some tangents, but we also talk about recreation in Scotland and of course... Jamaica! A really cool story about Ras Mokko's Ganja crop (listen to "Police in Helicopter" by John Holt). Ras Fyah talks about the best place to visit Jamaica to get an au...

This is a sort of teaser for our next conversation, but there's some real gems in here! By far the most remote interview I've done! 4,400 miles from Idaho to Scotland! The audio is a little spotty but the content is more than worth the extra attention to listen to such a positive message. Ras Fyah @TheHighClimber_ is a Rasta from Scotland that is a neighbor to legendary Ras Mokko and split...

My guest today is none other than the legendary Stevil Kinevil . Rider of bikes, skater of curbs, maker of Arts, drinker of beers, petter of cats, caster of Pods, merchant of mayhem via AHTBM , tripper of roads and the list just goes on and on. We focus mostly on his art since he has a Canvas spread in the April edition of Thrasher Magazine AND has a book coming out this month! It's called, "...

I talk with Tomas Robison about Yurts, off-grid living, escaping the Matrix, Burning Man and we touch on Spirituality but save it for another episode. Find him on Instagram: @your_tio_loco_14 Check out his YouTube channel and subscribe: Your Crazy Uncle

Kristian wanted to ride around the world but like most of us, COVID hit and plans went out the window. He adapted and headed for sunny Baja Mexico where he rode his bike with surfboard on his side like a trusty sidekick and surfed when he could. He kept the party going when he made it back stateside with a ride of the Continental Divide which splits eastern US from western US. The party lasted two...