The Gnar Stool Podcast

Get ready to strap in and shred through the incredible journey of Stevie Bell. A wild kid from West Jordan, Utah hitting the rails and slopes with sponsorships from the biggest names in the game like Forum, Special Blend, Maddox, and DVS. Stevie didn't just ride the wave of fame; he carved his path through the snow-covered peaks, living out every snowboarder's fantasy. But his path wasn't all smoo...

This week we've got Jason Morgan, a former PT turned training powerhouse, sharing his journey from baseball hopeful to strength and conditioning guru. Get ready for tales of triumph over injuries and the secret sauce of periodization in training. We're dishing on all the juicy trends in the fitness world, from influencers to CrossFit, and dropping truth bombs on why personalized programs reign sup...

Get ready to buckle up for this wild ride! This week, we're delving deep into the electrifying saga of Noah Kuhns, one half of the unstoppable force behind Central 9th Market. Brace yourself for a journey filled with twists, turns, and plenty of adrenaline-pumping moments as Noah recounts his rebellious youth and how he transformed it into a recipe for success. From teenage escapades that landed h...

This week, join our fearless hosts as they dive into the wild world of sustainable packaging. From plastic to metal, they discuss the challenges and innovations in the industry, all while trying not to get tangled in a web of plastic waste. Switching to sustainable packaging can be an expensive endeavor for any brand. Luckily, Gnarly had the advantage of being small and nimble, with decision-maker...

Hold on, folks, because this episode is about to hit you with a powerhouse of a guest – the one and only Miyo Strong! We're not talking about your average Joe; we've got a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt in the house, and she's not just kicking butts; she's the Smart Defense Program Director for the Elizabeth Smart Foundation. Yeah, we're hanging out with a real-life superhero. Miyo talks us throug...

We're kicking it with none other than the skateboarding legend, the man himself, Lizard King. This ain't your grandma's podcast, folks. Lizard King spills the beans on his insane journey through the skateboarding underworld – the highs, the lows, and the downright outrageous moments that'll make your jaw drop. Brace yourself for our most explicit episode yet, 'cause Lizard's unleashing a tsunami o...

Local and International legend, Eric Porter, joins us on the Gnar Stool this week to dive into his diverse mountain bike career. From humble beginnings with his 10-speed road bike (didn’t last long on that one) in Kentucky to his collegiate bike race career all the way to current day where he’s crushing the Youtube game with creative videos alongside his family. Eric picks Shannon’s brain about nu...

The jack of all trades, Nils Mindnich, takes a seat on the Gnar Stool this week to chat about his lifelong snowboarding career and everything in between. In true Capricorn fashion, Nils isn’t only a decorated athlete but also an engineering whiz with a degree from the University of Utah. Known for his Back 5 Seatbelt and Bloody Dracula, you won’t find this guy nursing an injury on account of a hea...

Dave is an east coast G, the G doesn’t stand for Gay although he is Queer. The G stands for Gangster, cause that’s what he is, a Digital Gangster. Born and raised on the Ice Coast. Dave decided while he was in college to pick up a camera and build a website, when no one knew what the internet was. That launched his career into Digital Marketing for the Ski Industry. Since that moment he was on cou...

This week Shannon and John shoot the shit about all things nutrition. The Gnarly duo take a deep dive into protein and John shares what’s in his infamous Trash Panda shake. Shannon gets real about proprietary blends and why it’s irresponsible to promote them (...we’re looking at you, Huberman). Whether you're a fitness fanatic or just someone curious about optimizing your nutrition, this episode i...

This week Andrew McClean clicks into The Gnar Stool. McClean has 25+ years of ski mountaineering under his belt. He's slid down the slopes on all seven continents, led countless daring expeditions, and chalked up an impressive roster of first descents, from the wilds of Baffin Island to the peaks of Iran and the untamed beauty of Patagonia. Andrew and Alex Lowe are the brains behind the term "dawn...

This week Kaytlin Neil pops a squat in the Gnar Stool. She is an MMA Fighter who goes by the name of Katniss. Kaytlin competes in the Flyweight division and is known for her Muay Thai style, she has appeared on UFC TUF, Bellator, and the PFL. Aside from being a badass in and outside of the cage, she owns her own supplement company and runs her own social media brand with over 110,000 followers and...

Ashley Battersby aka El Gato takes a seat on The Gnar Stool to talk about coming up in Chi Town, growing up in Park City, skiing with the boys, pushing the limits, the limits pushing back, concussions, life after skiing and much more. She is an extremely accomplished Pro Skier, small business owner, wife, dog mama and all around bad ass. Kick back and learn all about this amazing woman.

Joe Kwon jumped on The Gnar Stool this week. Joe has apent the last 17 years as the beloved cellist in The Avett Brothers. He also lends background vocals on songs and in concert and plays the musical saw on rare occasions. He was born in South Korea around 1980 and moved to the United States with his family when he was one year old. He gave us a rundown on what it was like to be classically train...

Viet Pham slices and dices his way onto The Gnar Stool this week to chat about his humble and rocky upbringing as a refugee from Viet Nam to Malaysia (he didn’t attempt to assassinate the Prime Minister), his career shift from -can’t remember to chef, beating Bobby Flay three times, hosting his own shows, balancing being a small business owner and a celebrity chef and much more. Viet dips into the...

Aaron Biittner straps into The Gnar Stool to take a deep dive into the golden age of snowboarding, when the beer flowed like wine, where beautiful women instinctively flock like the salmon of Capistrano and magic was still made in the genre of film. He has one of the best styles in Snowboarding, a film resume deeper than the mariana trench, a brown belt in Jiu Jitsu, a love for rock…climbing, a wi...

Dylan Bowman is the first to put his ass on The Gnar Stool hot seat. This lacrosse bro turned decorated professional ultra runner recounts his upbringing, transitioning from Lacrosse to Ultra Running, injuries, rehab, fatherhood, marriage, creating Freetrail, podcasting and being a small business owner. He’s back on the grind, feeling healthy and ready to tackle The Hard Rock in 2024. Buckle up, g...