Welcome to “Thank U Snowboarding,” the podcast that dives deep into the rich history and vibrant culture of UK snowboarding. From the early pioneers handcraftin...
I normally start this section off with, you may not have heard of such and such, but not this time. I"m pretty certain you will have heard of Jenny Jones, and for good reason.Winning bronze at the Sochi Olympics is just part of her story, sadly, she wasn't the inspiration for the movie chalet girl and indeed, has never watched it, but she did start her career older than Mia Brookes is now, and went from seasonaire in Tignes to returning to win X Games gold there many years later (via two wins in the US) Jenny's presence in the sport is cemented by not only picking up medals, but by the legacy of people that saw her on TV and decided to learn to snowboard that day, and the fact that snowboarding in the UK 'grew up' that day. Thats quite something...This is a real dive into Jennys story, and a real pleasure, after being friends for years, to actually sit down and get to know her, I hope you enjoy this one. xIf you want any info about the Brits, you can find it here: https://britssnow.com/As always, we are kindly looked after by The Snowboard Asyum https://www.snowboard-asylum.com/Lizzie and Dan from Burton https://www.burton.com/gb/en/home?regionSelector=trueTom from Transform Gloves https://transformgloves.com/en-gbChris from Canoe Inc for Oakley Goggles https://www.oakley.com/en-gbAnd a shout out to Tom from Volcom https://highdaysltd.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Thank U Snowboarding - S2 - Ep13 - Stu Brass
Its fair to say that Stu Brass has lived many lives in snowboarding, from grom riding with his brothers Si and Russ up at Rossendale, to working for the British Snowboarding Association, to running comps to organising events, most motably The Brits, the yearly get together for the UK snowboarding community. In my mind, Stu has always been fairly business like in his snowboarding, but I guess it takes some drive to acheive what he has acheived, he helped athletes cross over into the mainstream, and certainly most snowboarders he helped earned way more out of the wider worlds interest into our sport/lifestyle than they would have if they didn't have Stu representing them.But, like most of us, its done out of pure love for standing sideways and sliding down a mountain, which is something we can all agree is the most fantastic thing.British snowboarding owes Stu a pint for keeping the community together, even when the chips were down, even hosting The Brits up in Cairngorm, which, must have been a gamble in these times. Fair play to you Stu and I'm gonna see you in Mayerhofen for this years!If you want any info about the Brits, you can find it here: https://britssnow.com/As always, we are kindly looked after by The Snowboard Asyum https://www.snowboard-asylum.com/Lizzie and Dan from Burton https://www.burton.com/gb/en/home?regionSelector=trueTom from Transform Gloves https://transformgloves.com/en-gbChris from Canoe Inc for Oakley Goggles https://www.oakley.com/en-gbAnd a shout out to Tom from Volcom https://highdaysltd.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Thank U Snowboarding S2 Ep12 Neil Campbell
Neil’s story is quite incredible and quite unlike anyone else I’ve interviewed and is completely inspirational. How small moments and kindness of strangers can turn your life into a completely new direction, both good and bad.Luckily for us, the bad came before the good and the good came in the shape of The XScape in Milton Keynes offered Neil a new life that wasn’t obvious at first, but slowly revealed itself and led Neil to a new life.He now uses his background in life and snowboarding to advocate for change in the industry, recently winning The Reason magazines 'Rider of the Year' and you won't find a single person with a bad word to say about Neil which is testament to the way he carries himself.You can see the documentary Adidas made about him a couple of years ago here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS489Me42lMAs always, we are kindly looked after by The Snowboard Asyum https://www.snowboard-asylum.com/Lizzie and Dan from Burton https://www.burton.com/gb/en/home?regionSelector=trueTom from Transform Gloves https://transformgloves.com/en-gbChris from Canoe Inc for Oakley Goggles https://www.oakley.com/en-gbAnd a shout out to Tom from Volcom https://highdaysltd.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Thank U Snowboarding - S2 - Ep11 - Johno Verity
You probably have heard of Johno Verity, as a pro rider he was all over the UK snowboard magazines and movies, particularly the Lockdown Projects movies he helped to make. He wasn't afraid to take the piss out of himself, using down time to write and film skits which added another dimension to his parts and that has seen him move into writing, directing and running his own film production company, working with big brands and pushing his skills even further forward.Johno also has a nice angle on life, he is funny and thoughtful, and good fun to hang out with, conversation topics range wildly but he always seems to find the interest in people, which is a rare talent.This episodes photo is courtesy of @adamwhiteheadphoto If you want to see Johno in action you can find the Lockdown Projects movies on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@ThankUSnowboardingAs always, we are kindly looked after by The Snowboard Asyum https://www.snowboard-asylum.com/Lizzie and Dan from Burton https://www.burton.com/gb/en/home?regionSelector=trueTom from Transform Gloves https://transformgloves.com/en-gbChris from Canoe Inc for Oakley Goggles https://www.oakley.com/en-gbAnd a shout out to Tom from Volcom https://highdaysltd.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Thank U Snowboarding - S2 - Ep10 - Maria Cork
You probably won't have heard of Maria, but I'm pretty certain you will have seen her work. Maria has been a stalwart of the Briish scene for years, from riding Hillingdon dryslope every weekend amongst what was a hardcore scene who took no prisoners, to competing, to showing up at the Brits. Maria wasn't in it for the competition, but for the community, not afraid to hurt herself, but when there wasn't many women snowboarding, and even less on dryslope, Maria really blazed a path for others to follow.She also had a passion for FX in movies and simultaneously carved a career to the highest level working for Jim Hensons Creature Shop and more recently on movies like the Star Wars Sequals. A far cry from snowboarding, but I do believe that snowboarding and action sports prime a person to push themselves into unique careers, and Marias is certainly unique...As always, we are kindly looked after by The Snowboard Asyum https://www.snowboard-asylum.com/Lizzie and Dan from Burton https://www.burton.com/gb/en/home?regionSelector=trueTom from Transform Gloves https://transformgloves.com/en-gbChris from Canoe Inc for Oakley Goggles https://www.oakley.com/en-gbAnd a shout out to Tom from Volcom https://highdaysltd.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to “Thank U Snowboarding,” the podcast that dives deep into the rich history and vibrant culture of UK snowboarding. From the early pioneers handcrafting boards in the Scottish Highlands to today’s Olympic medalists and world champions, we’re uncovering the incredible stories behind an island nation that, despite its lack of towering peaks, has made a monumental impact on the snowboarding world.Join us as we chat with the trailblazers, innovators, and everyday riders who have shaped this unique scene, exploring what makes snowboarding not just a sport, but a way of life. Whether you’re a seasoned shredder or new to the slopes, our mission is to celebrate the passion that fuels our community and inspire the next generation to hit the mountains. So strap in, and let’s carve our way through the history and culture of UK snowboarding together! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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