Why We Ride Podcast

Send us Fan Mail How often do we hear our friends (or maybe we are the ones that say it) "I treat my body like an amusement park"? This can only take us so far! Our bodies are similar to nice cars. You have to make the inside look just as good as the outside. And so Nutrition is so very important, especially to an athlete! I am stoked to bring this episode to you because not only is the...

Send us Fan Mail How awesome would it be to talk to a Titan in the Action Sports industry?  Stoked to be sharing this episode with everybody today! This episode with the founder and owner of Leatt, a company well known for its neck brace, is different from most podcasts or interviews done with this great man.  Dr. Chris Leatt took time out of his busy schedule in England, during a trip away from h...

Send us Fan Mail How often do you meet an individual that literally grew up on a Ski Resort? Austin L Jacobs did just that! He has been skiing for over 36 years, basically started as soon as he could walk. With that much time under anybody's belt, you begin to wonder what a life like that would be. Austin shares his passion with us through a lens. He is the owner of Crazy Weird Productions, a...

Send us Fan Mail Here at The Action Sports Podcast, we are constantly looking to learn more about companies and the owners that start them. Usually they can tell unique stories that are full of laughter and great memories. They are also full of wisdom and knowledge in their specific field, and yes even sponsorships. Craig Thompson is the owner at SRT Offroad. He comes to us with a lunch box full o...

Send us Fan Mail Talk about a conversation that pumps you up to really take your life into your own hands and reach for the dreams you have! If you have been struggling with going all-in on your dream of being sponsored or another career within Action Sports, then you can't miss this episode! Anett comes at us from another perspective (pun intended no doubt). With her skills behind the lens,...

Send us Fan Mail There are so many races going on that involve motorcycles. One that I think is overlooked too often is Arenacross. Arenacross is like a mini Supercross and some say it is the precursor to Supercross. But today's guest is quite familiar with the Arena and today shares his story of how he got started. Skyler has been riding for so long, he has forgotten most of his early years...

Send us Fan Mail There are so many different ways to work within Supercross. I do not believe though that a majority are spoken of or are overlooked. In fact, one of the jobs within Supercross is being a mechanic, something that many pass up when they put time with their family in front of a busy race schedule 6 months out of the year. Yet there are those that are able to manage it and hats off to...

Send us Fan Mail Today's guest is a very unique and special guest. If I had to guess, I would say he is 1 out of less than 100 unique individuals that have ridden ATV's in a Monster Truck Show. Buddy comes to us from Kansas and shares his unique experiences riding his ATV near home and also dabbling into some other areas beyond motocross. This episode shows that you don't always end...

Send us Fan Mail When you have questions about sponsorships and relationships, you have to talk with the experts or the individuals that are already doing it, and doing it well. Such is the case with today's guest.  Knowing how and where to start is the question we all have in the beginning. Aaron had the same dilemma, fortunate for us, he shares his 14 years of experience in how he created,...

Send us Fan Mail When you have questions about sponsorships and relationships, you have to talk with the experts or the individuals that are already doing it, and doing it well. Such is the case with today's guest.  Knowing how and where to start is the question we all have in the beginning. Aaron had the same dilemma, fortunate for us, he shares his 14 years of experience in how he created,...

Send us Fan Mail Brad "The Bullet" Baker is not your ordinary racer! Though is life has changed dramatically in his 20's, Brad is passionate about racing and now coaches others on the track. From a very young age Brad began his journey in Action Sports when he was given a PW50. His parents worked hard every single day to help Brad realize his goals and dreams. And to say he never go...

Send us Fan Mail You should never judge a book by its cover. That is what we are told. Nate is an absolute great person and the reason why you should get to know a person before you judge them!  Stunt bike riding has been around for decades. It started with an idea but can be traced back to some very famous people showed the world what was possible with a bike. However if you find people that are...

Send us Fan Mail Stoked that we get to hear another from another fantastic athlete! Sara has been racing well over a decade and when you find a gem like Sara, you better be taking notes!  Though the industry is full of men that race, the women part of the industry is surely growing. And I am not surprised when you have great people like Sara at the front lines helping any way she can! It may seem...

Send us Fan Mail When it comes to our guest, a man of many hats would barely describe this particular individual. There are few people that work harder and longer than our podcast guest. Though we never get every single detail, trust me when I say this, Tyler knows how to reach his potential. NOT from a young age but later in his life, Tyler was introduced to the 2 wheel world through a loved one....

Send us Fan Mail Did you know there are 1,000's of careers within the Action Sports industry? I believe there is a misconception that the only way to be in the industry is to be an Athlete. This is simply not true. Zoe comes onto the show today and shares her experience in Action Sports and how it began to grow. Like most guests, Zoe's story is unique. Right away Zoe and I had a connecti...

Send us Fan Mail When you first hear a name that is unfamiliar in the industry, you don't think much of it and quickly forget about it. However, when you hear that name over and over, year after year, it begins to stick out and you wonder "Where did this person come from??" This is exactly how I felt about Cody Matechuk. Now a big name in the Snow Bikecross taking 3 Gold Medals and...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been frustrated when you have to take your glove off while out riding, especially when you are wanting to record your best friend hitting the perfect line then bail into the trees, but you couldn't because you that frozen zipper would not open fast enough, and now you are stuck with just a memory? Sounds too familiar? Eric Vaughn had an idea. He took a perfectly...

Send us Fan Mail Scooter, BMX, Skateboard, Mountain Bike, Hard Enduro, and Motocross are normal activities that Josh participates in often. Josh is a very well rounded and talented individual in the industry. Though he is actively competing in a variety of action sports, chasing the adventures that most dream about, his love and passion is Motoclimbing. From his early years starting out on a XR50...

Send us Fan Mail So many takeaways from this episode to really justify a small list. But the main points that were made by Keith is his wisdom in lifestyle living, location of living, career, and sponsorships. Keith breaks down the reasons why he lives in a small town nestled between mountains that are close enough to ride daily. With his family he enjoys the simple things of life like a large pro...

Send us Fan Mail When I sat down with JT, I had no idea what it meant to be a brand ambassador. Honestly I thought it was a fancy name for sponsorship. However it is more than just being sponsored. It is being part of a passionate team that work together with the manufacturer at events and takes care of the proud loyal customers. JT goes through some of his past and how he got to become an ambassa...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode with Dave, we get a first hand experience what it looks like to be a Professional Snowmobile rider. Dave, now in his 30's, has been racing The Jackson Hole Hillclimb for more than a 10 years! When I first met Dave in 2011, he was a warm genuine guy that enjoyed talking with everybody. It is not hard to see why Arctic Cat "pounced" on the opportunity...

Send us Fan Mail How many of you actually know when Snowbikes were invented? There might be a handful of people that have seen the first snowbike conversion kits, and there are probably a few that have no idea what a snowbike is! If this latter is the case, you need to immediately learn about one of the fastest growing sports in the snow sport industry. Today's guest is a pioneer in the Snowb...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome and Stoked that you are here! This episode is considered the Pilot episode for The Action Sports Podcast. In this episode we begin sharing who we are and what we are doing creating a podcast! We are stoked to share our passion with the world and hope to help more people change their lives inside Action Sports. Each week we will release an episode and each episode we will b...