What skier doesn’t think about having a little help getting out to new terrain? Jim Maidment, inventor of the Skizee not only thought about it, but he created a way to make it happen. As soon as we found out about it, we were interested in finding out more. Fortunately for us, we were able to talk to Donna Paddon and Ryan Williams from Skizee and get the inside scoop on what it is and what it does.
Podcasts
Podcast #146 – 2019 – The Year of the Bum
Jan 4 2019Another year in the books, which means it’s time to reflect on the past year, but also to look ahead. We chat about some of the things we are looking to do in this upcoming year including both skiing and what we’re going to do to make this podcast even more awesome (and you didn’t think it was possible!)
Podcast #145 – Norway
Dec 24 2018When most people think of skiing in Europe, they think of skiing in the Alps. Sure, Switzerland, Austria, France & Italy are awesome, but what about going a little further north to place that held the olympics about 20 years ago? We have a special guest this week, Brian’s father-in-law Til, who lives in Norway. He tells us where to and what to expect if you decide to be a little adventurous and head there to do some skiing.
Podcast #144 – Preparation
Dec 16 2018Preparing for a trip can be stressful – what to bring, how much to pack and be careful that your luggage isn’t over the weight limit! We’re hear to help with some tips to make sure your preparation process is smooth and easy, High Falutin Ski Bum Style.
Podcast #143 – Shop ’til You Drop In
Dec 7 2018It’s the holiday season, and in order to get some good snow karma, you have to be kind to your friends and family and show your love, by purchasing them some gifts. If you’re going to do it, you should do it right and we have a few good ideas to help.
Podcast #142 – Face of Winter
Nov 30 2018The viewing of a new Warren Miller film is the kick-off of ski and snowboard season for most. The bums were lucky enough to get tickets to the Morristown, NJ showing and on this episode, discuss the new film “Face of Winter.”
Podcast #141 – Crashed Ice Cam
Nov 21 2018What happens when you combine ice hockey and ski cross? Well, you have one of the fastest, most exciting new sports that Red Bull calls Crashed Ice. At the Boston Ski & Snowboard show, we were lucky enough to chat with 2x RedBull Crashed Ice Champion Cameron Naasz.
Podcast #140 – We All Pray for Apres
Nov 17 2018It’s the return of our pal, Rich, from @allaboutapres. We talk about what he’s been up to getting ready for the season and gives a sneak peak about how to win a trip to the upcoming Winter Wondergrass Festival in Stratton, VT.
Podcast #139 – Trick or Ski
Nov 3 2018Is skiing in October a trick or a treat? We’re so all so eager for the summer to be over and get on the snow, but is it worth it? We take a look an article on theskidiva.com to weigh the pros and cons.
Podcast #138 – Mega
Oct 26 20186 numbers. All it takes to make your wildest dreams come true. This week’s Mega Millions jackpot was over $1.6 Billion (let’s call it $600 million after taxes), so we decided to break down what, as skiers, we would do with that kind of cash and in a few different scenarios.
Podcast #137 – Welcome to Ski Season 2018-19
Oct 19 2018We chat with our friend Matt Pepin, Sports Editor of the Boston Globe about the upcoming ski season and the Boston Ski & Snow Expo.
Podcast #136 – Snow and Bum Show
Oct 12 2018We launched our new site and we’re heading up to Boston in November for the SKISNOW EXPO
Podcast #135 – Mountain.King97
Oct 1 2018The bums are back and they chat with their new friend, mountaineer Robert Lester aka Mountain.King97, who is living the dream out in Bozeman, MT.
Podcast #134 – The Gift of Skiing
Sep 21 2018The bums are back and they’re quoting the great Warren Miller and talking about “The Gift of Skiing”
Podcast #133 – ski.com Throws a Party
Sep 13 2018The bums are back and we made it through Labor Day and now the fun begins. Brian went to the ski.com kickoff the season event in NYC and wants to talk about it.
Podcast #132 – All About Apres Summer
Sep 1 2018The bums are back and they’re trying to contain their giddyness that summer is coming to an end. They’ve got their pal Rich from All About Apres to join them to reflect on the summer that was.
Podcast #131 – The Final Meltdown
Aug 19 2018The bums are back and we’re sick of summer. Luckily, we’re nearing the end and we have some tips and ideas to help get you through it.
Podcast #130 – One Wheel Steve
Aug 6 2018The bums are back and they’re chatting with their old pal Steve who’s talking about his new favorite toy, the One Wheel.
Podcast #129 – Chat with Matt
Jul 29 2018The bums are back and they’re chatting with their friend Matt Pepin who’s the Sports Editor at the Boston Globe. Matt also has a skiing newsletter called “It’s All Downhill” that you should subscribe to.
Podcast #128 – Safe and Sound
Jul 23 2018With products like the Ring and Nest and Alexa starting to dominate the market, planning security, surveillance, and efficiency or running your main house, beach house, or ski house has become increasingly easy to maintain while being more complicated on the initial setup.
Podcast #127 – Check Your Health
Jul 15 2018It’s halfway through July and we’re all sweating and complaining about the heat. Fear not friends, winter is right around the corner and the bums are back to help drop some health knowledge on you, so you can get ready for ski season NOW!
Podcast #126 – Declaration of Ski-ndepdence
Jul 2 2018It’s officially summer and we’re about to celebrate the 4th of July in the states.
Podcast #125 – 2 Bums, 1 World Cup
Jun 21 2018The bums are back and we’re talking the other World Cup. You know the one that happens only every 4 years and has people falling down on purpose.
Podcast #124 – RIP Tony
Jun 9 2018The bums are back and we are remembering the great Anthony Bourdain, someone who’s inspired us to this podcast – taking what you love and sharing it with others. For us, that’s skiing, food and booze.
Podcast #123 – Frank Visits Tuckermans
Jun 1 2018The bums are back and this week, they’re chatting with their pal Frank about his trip to Tuckerman’s. Wait, you mean Frank as in “Frank’s Bean of the Week”? Yes, that Frank.
Podcast #122 – All About Apres Ski Season
May 27 2018The bums are back and we’ve got our friend Rich from All About Apres Ski as a guest.
Podcast #121 – Skiing Never Stops
May 21 2018The bums are back and we kinda screwed up. Instead of having an interview, life made us “yard sale” so we’re talking about what’s going on and what we have planned over the next few weeks.
Podcast #120 – Time to Train
May 11 2018The bums are back and after declairing it “Almost Ski Season” we need to figure out a new plan. Ski season creeps up pretty quick (especially when lottery tickets and South America are always possible), so why no get yourself in the best shape possible as soon as possible. The bums are doing their best and we’re sharing what we’re doing with you.
Podcast #119 – Wrap This Season Up
May 4 2018The bums are back and they are saying sayonara to another ski season and welcoming “almost ski season.”
Podcast #118 – Chicago
Apr 20 2018Chicago, our kind of town.
Podcast #117 – Signs of Spring
Apr 8 2018The bums are back and we’re conflicted. The end of the ski season is coming upon us so we debate the pros and cons of spring skiing.
Podcast #116 – A Few Words on Whistler!
Mar 31 2018The bums are back and they’re recapping their trip to Whistler.
Podcast #115 – Parlor Skis!
Mar 13 2018The bums are back and this week they have a special guest interview, Mark Wallace from Parlor Skis.
Podcast #114 – US Ski Pole Company!
Mar 5 2018The bums are back and they’ve got another special guest. This week we speak to Andy Liebner, the Founder of U.S. Ski Pole Company.
Podcast #113 – Lift Leash!
Feb 24 2018The bums are back and they’re talking to their friend Jaen about his new product, the Lift Leash.