The Bomb Hole

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...

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...

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 fo...

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 Sta...

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 Ke...

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...

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 o...

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' epi...

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...

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 wom...

In this must watch episode we sit down with Gigi Rüf, one of the greatest to ever do it. We explore his endless video parts, dissect some of his favorite tricks, and remember some of his funniest stories. Gigi gives us insight into bee-keeping and shares with us all his secrets. I mean, to be at the top of the game for as long as Gigi has, you need to have some secrets. All this and so much more i...

In a Bomb Hole first we would like to present to you our first power couple episode: Tortstein Horgmo and Celia Miller. The driving force behind SHREDBOTS latest video project: "RETURN" this couple is unstoppable. Even our meager attempts to divide them during Run Through A Wall Trivia proved to be insufficient. They compliment each other like no other and serve as an example to all of us. They cr...

In this episode of Bomb Hole Group Chat some of our favorite guests have returned and they brought the banter. Charles Beckinsale, Taylor Elliott & Benny Pellegrino join Chris and Silk in the studio to discuss all things snowboarding. We talk Natural Selection, resorts that don't allow snowboarding, what it means to be "core" and so much more! All this on our 20th episode of Bomb Hole Group Chat!...

This week's episode is all about mindset and strength, and this week's guest, Kimmy Fasani, is here to lead by example. In tandem with the release of her new documentary "Butterfly In A Blizzard," Kimmy comes into the studio as a beaming light. And we're ready to follow. She's a ripping snowboarder, a mother, a breast cancer surviver, and a gem of a human. Tune in as she walks us through her rolle...

In an all new and incredibly action packed episode of Bomb Hole: Group Chat the gang explores some of snowboarding's most complex and intricate topics. We consult with our product expert Joey Fava, I mean J-Stone, about how to pick the right board for you. Seth Huot gives us the much needed inside information on what went down with Volcom. We get a call from Lucas Magoon who just lost part of his...

If we're having a conversation about DIY and initiative it's only fair to mention this week's guest: Ben Poechman. Ben grew up riding on a farm. He built his own features and was forced to look at snowboarding through a unique and creative lens. He continued to use this creative lens as he creative his own videos, filming himself using a selfie stick and a tripod. Today his creativity branches out...

In this week’s installment of Group Chat Chris and Silk sit down with Sam Taxwood, Knut Eliassen and Kelsey Boyer to dissect some of snowboarding’s hot topics. We call Tommy Gemse mid street trip to get some in the field updates. We finally get to the bottom of why rails are sticky sometimes. We dream for a resurgence in boardercross. And most importantly, we make fun of Knut’s head. All this and...

With all this talk about spin to win, halfpipe and the overall current state of snowboarding: there’s nobody better to talk to than a park builder. So we got one of the best, Charles Beckinsale, in studio to educate us all on something we likely take for granted. He gives us a deep dive into what makes the perfect jump. He explains the importance of smaller park features. And he drops some facts a...

We gathered some of the biggest names in skateboarding for this week's very special episode of The Bomb Hole. Eric Koston, Dashawn Jordan and Ishod Wair join us in studio to discuss some of life's deepest questions such as: who has the greatest kickflip, what exactly are smelling salts, and where does the word "hubba" come from? We get into that and so much more with an unlimited supply of banter...

In what we're claiming to be our most action packed Group Chat yet, we bring you an incredible cast of characters: Travis Rice, Bjorn Leines and Jaylen Hanson. With the banter flowing, we take deep dives where divers haven't yet dared to dive. We pin Travis and Bjorn against each other in ways never done before. Travis Rice somehow seems okay even though Natural Selection continues to be an expone...

In an incredibly interesting and insightful episode of The Bomb Hole, we were blessed to be joined by Colleen Quigley. Her passion for snowboarding and community have helped her pave a unique path through the industry. Navigating the switch from rider to marketing poured gasoline on the fire for Colleen. Figurative gasoline that is, because Colleen now works in marketing over at Patagonia where sh...

Ever wonder what six months in federal prison is like? Well, this week’s guest has got you covered. Trevor Jacob is a lifetime snowboarder who found early success in the industry. However, as Trevor evolved, he leaned more into the stunt world. Now, he’s a one of a kind adventurer. He’s backflipped everything there is and spends most of his time surrounded by people like Travis Pastrana where they...

We hope you're ready for a debate, because we definitely have one for you. In this episode of Bomb Hole Group Chat we take a deep dive into what goes in to creating products and dissect the differences between smaller and larger brands. We also get some incredible insight from Mark McMorris and Henry Jackson as we quickly approach the 2025 LAAX Open. Lastly, we do a quick recap of our event "Bomb...

Snowboard movies and video parts have long been a cornerstone of snowboarding's culture. And as they say, the cream rises to the top. Rob McConnaughy, AKA "Whitey" is one of the few whose movies made it to the top. The brain behind Kingpin Productions, Whitey paved his own lane through snowboarding by creating his own films, in his own style. His filming was different, his music was different, the...

In this episode of Group Chat we tracked down some new banter specialists for you: Bryan Fox, Egan Wint, and Trevor Brady join Chris and Silk in the studio to dissect some of snowboardings most recent events. Is that viral clip of the snowboarder hitting a bear fake? Does Bryan Fox even care about snowboarding anymore? What exactly is an "old head?" What the hell happened at X-Games? And question...