Podcasts

Freedom, fireworks, independence, bbqs...these are all things people think about when they think of the 4th of July. While all those things are wonderful, your pals are also thinking about skiing. We take a look at where you can still ski or snowboard this 4th of July weekend.

Ahhhhhhh, AlmostSkiSeason, time to kick back and unwind. Our opinions of summer have changed over time, from dread, to embracing what is possible and how to better prepare for ski season. We thought we were going to have nothign to talk about, but this ended up turning into an epic think tank podcast episode. So much so, we had to break it into two part. Here's the first part, we hope you enjoy it!

Ahhhhhhh, AlmostSkiSeason, time to kick back and unwind. Our opinions of summer have changed over time, from dread, to embracing what is possible and how to better prepare for ski season. We thought we were going to have nothing to talk about, but this ended up turning into an epic think tank podcast episode. So much so, we had to break it into two part. Here's the first part, we hope you enjoy it!

It's been over a year since Mario and Brian were together in the same room recording a podcast together. It was no simple feat. Mario had to overcome weather delays, airport drama and a slow train that had police activity due to a drug overdose. None of that could stop him and we were able to hang out and record a podcast before Mario started his NYC mini-vacation.

Some people are born wealthy, some people are born connected and some people are born both. Most of us need to grind our way to the top. Good thing there's services like Kickstarter to help folks with great ideas raise money and connect to new customers. We take a look at some of the cool ski-related (and other) projects that are going on right now.

If you listened to the last two episodes of the podcast, you may be convinced that both Brian and Mario suffer from some sort of brain damage. We cannot completly disagree with your assessment. CTE was big on a lot of radars after a great movie with Will Smith, but the issue doesn't go away after the box office sales go away. Every sport all the time, it's still an issue. We share some information we've found to help you avoid damaging your beautiful brains.

If you missed part 1, you'll want to check out episode 162. You listened and you're still back for more? God bless ya, you're one of us! I'm not sure if I'd say this episode is 'art' in the purest sense of the word, but there is something beautiful about it. In the same way two vintage Ferraris crashed into each other is also beautiful. Take a listen and you'll see what we mean.

As the season winds down we chat with one of the OG pioneers of the podcast. You know him (and love him) from the bean of he week, our pal, Frank.

Every great farmers knows that a bountiful harvest begins with careful preparation. The most critical step in that preparation is planting of seeds. We are metaphorical farmers planning for the methaphorical planting of our ski seeds. Join us on our journey.

As the ski and snowboard season winds down, many of us are starting to battle with seasonal depression. Yes, the plebs say you get that in the winter, but we're different. After seeing all our precious, glorious snow melt away we need to find a way to go on and make it to next season. We're here to help, but first jump in your bathtub and pop a Skialis!

As we start looking at the ski season wrap up, it becomes necessary to start taking a look at what was great, not so great, and what is still on that bucket list. Join us for a stroll through our season and thoughts for making next season that much better.

We talk a lot about cannabis on the show (I mean, we have a whole Gonjola section, every week). It's almost April 20th, pretty much Christmas for cannabis enthusiasts, but do you know why 420 has become synonymous with cannabis? How about why cannabis is illegal in the first place? Why does a skiing podcast care so much? All these questions and more will be answered when you check out this week's episode.

We don't want to say it, but we're all aware that the end of the ski and snowboard season is approaching. The bums aren't ready to hang their skis up yet, so last weekend we went up to Killington to check out the Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge. Part serious amateur mogul competition, part serious party atmosphere. We had a great time and want to tell you all about it.

"There's no place like home," as the old saying goes. Then again those same people also say "you can't go home again." When it comes to skiing and snowboarding these both hold true for our home mountain, Killington, Vermont. Travel and experience can give you perspective and after partaking in the former and acquiring the latter, we still love our home mountain and give you some thoughts and tips to help you enjoy it as well.

It's St. Patrick's Day weekend! That can mean very different things to us skiers and snowboarders depending on the snowpack. This year it's safe to say most of North America will be able to grab some green beer and plenty of sweet turns. We discuss 5 St. Patrick's Day festivals around the country that are worth checking out from our buddy Rich at All About Apres.

Skiing and snowboarding are tough sports. You can crash into trees, fall off cliffs or just tweak something popping through sweet bumps on a powder day. Injuries happen and unfortunatley it happened to our buddy Nick who's drops by the podcast to tell us how his rehab is going and what we can do to prevent it from happening next time.

Sometimes money is tight. This isn't a big deal in the summer, but during ski and snowboard season, it's a real problem. Brian and Mario discuss ways to make and save some money so you can maximize your season.

Brian is finally back from his trip to the magical state of Colorado doing some skiing at both Vail and Beaver Creek. It was his first time there and Mario was there two years ago so we chat about what it's like to ski like the other half do at Fabulous Beaver Creek and Vail.

What a crazy week, Mario is just getting back from St. Moritz and Brian is just getting ready to head out to Colorado. There was a slight chance of us not putting out a podcast for 2+ weeks, but we couldn't do that you, our loyal listeners. We're doing a quick recap of Mario's trip to St. Moritz Switzerland.

When 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.

The 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."

It'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.

Is 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.

The 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.

The 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.

The bums are back and they're chatting with their old pal Steve who's talking about his new favorite toy, the One Wheel.

The 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.

The bums are back and we've got our friend Rich from All About Apres Ski as a guest.

The 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.

The bums are back and they've got Olympic fever!

The Bums are back and we've got our friend Rich from All About Apres.

The bums are back, and one of us is heading to the Alps next week. Here's a preview of Mario's trip to Val Thorens, France.

The Bums are back and while we aren't competing in the olympics, we're still excited and have some information to get you excited, too!

The ski season is officially underway and the bums are celebrating the season with our friend Rich from AllAboutApresSki.com

Warren Miller has done it again this year with possibly the most exciting ski film yet. Luckily our resident bum, Brian, was able to attend with the help of the team at Warren Miller Entertainment.

The bums are back and as the mercury drops, a bums' heart turns to thoughts of pow. How else would one navigate that sweet, sweet pow than with a new pair of skis. We put together a collection of reviews to get you what you need.

Defying all odds, the bums are back with episode number 100. We look back and reflect on both past and the future of our dope little podcast.

Several places in the world have been ravaged by recent natural disasters and the bums are trying to their part to help.

You know it's getting close to ski season when all the ski movie trailers start dropping. The bums have gone through a bunch of them and want to share them with you.

It's the middle of August and the bums are doing their best to get through this summer. We have both been slammed with real life lately, so we're doing our best and start getting geared up for ski season.

The bums are back after their little hiatus and they want to share what went down.

It's coming up on Memorial Day and the bums are trying to find ways to make the best of summer. One thing that's going to help is this great new box from Robb Vices and we're going to unbox it and tell you all about it.

There are only two seasons, ski season and almost ski season. For most of us we're leading into almost ski season, and your pals are here to declare it and talk about how we're going to get through it.

The bums are preparing for their next trip out west to the lovely Beehive state of Utah. The plan is to hit Snowbird then go to Park City, so we're going over plans to make the most of the four ski days that we'll have out there, ause Utah is calling, and I, I live by the river.