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.
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Podcast #149 – Swiss Mister
Jan 25 2019Someone's getting ready to go to Switzerland. That's right, your pal Mario is packing his skis and alpenhorn and heading out to St. Moritz. He's going to talk a little bit about what he's got on his itinerary and how to follow him during his trip.
Podcast #148 – Jackson Paradox
Jan 21 2019This week we chat with our favorite ski buddy, Nick. We had an initial idea about what we were going to talk about, but instead we discussed Kenny G, the ideal ski mountain and town, what is a classic Gibson martini and Taylor Ham vs. pork roll. Strap in, because this is a fun episode.
Podcast #147 – Skizee
Jan 10 2019What 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.
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.
Podcast #112 – Olympic Fever!
Feb 18 2018The bums are back and they've got Olympic fever!
Podcast #111 – 3 Valleys: A Recap!
Feb 10 2018The bums are back and we're talking about Mario's recent trip to Val Thorens, France. He'll give you the scoop on where to ski, where to stay and where to Apres
Podcast #110 – All About Apres Shot Ski!
Jan 28 2018The Bums are back and we've got our friend Rich from All About Apres.
Podcast #109 – Vive, la France!
Jan 19 2018The 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.
Podcast #108 – Olympic Time!
Jan 11 2018The 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!
Podcast #107 – New Ski-Mobile!!
Dec 30 2017The bums are back and one of us needed a new car and obviously, it has to be a great ski-mobile.
Podcast #106 – Tis The Season for Apres!
Dec 17 2017The ski season is officially underway and the bums are celebrating the season with our friend Rich from AllAboutApresSki.com
Podcast #105 – Line of Descent!
Dec 2 2017Warren 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.
Podcast #104 – Ski Utah!
Nov 22 2017The ski season is underway! One of our favorite places last season was Snowbird, in beautiful Utah. I was lucky enough to go to the Ski Utah event in NYC a few weeks back where I met Paul Marshall, Director of Communications at Ski Utah. After that, we set up an interview with him and was able to get some more information about what Ski Utah does and what they have going on for the upcoming season. Hope you enjoy it!
Podcast #103 – All About Apres!
Nov 11 2017The bums are back and this week we've got a special guest, Rich, from AllAboutApres.
Podcast #102 – Ski Reviews!
Oct 27 2017The 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.
Podcast #101 – Preppin!
Oct 13 2017In light of the tragedy in Las Vegas and Orlando and Sandy Hook and San Bernadino we want to take a moment to remember those who were lost and lost loved ones in these senseless tragedies. We’ve decided to embrace full paranoia and come up with a game plan to prepare to get out of dodge, but we’re doing w/ a ski bum twist.
Podcast #100 – 100!
Oct 1 2017Defying 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.
Podcast #99 – Relief!
Sep 25 2017Several places in the world have been ravaged by recent natural disasters and the bums are trying to their part to help.
Podcast #98 – Hitch Up the Trailers!
Sep 18 2017You 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.
Podcast #97 – SkiGistics!
Sep 6 2017So while summer winds down and the temperature begins to change, the focus is or will be tuning by next week about where is everyone going to ski or board this year?
Podcast #96 – Summer Slammed!
Aug 14 2017It'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.
Podcast #95 – Big (Dumps) in Japan!
Aug 7 2017The bums are back and they have a special guest who went on a epic ski trip to Japan earlier this year. We get the scoop and have plenty of information to help you if you're thinking about your own trip.
Podcast #94 – Summer Update!
Jul 31 2017The bums are back and we're plowing through the summer. Here's what we've been up to and what we have going on over the next few weeks.
Podcast #93 – Goin’ South!
Jul 17 2017All the way to South America, that is. The Bums have yet to take their show in the road to the Way, Way South, but every year we make plans, just in case the tides turn in our favor to make it happen. We've got some info to help you make it happen.
Podcast #92 – Independence!
Jun 30 2017The bums are they're talking 4th of July! That's right Independence Day to us Americans - why it matters and to reflect on how lucky we are.
Podcast #91 – Back on Track
Jun 26 2017The bums are back after their little hiatus and they want to share what went down.
Podcast #90 – May the Vice Be With You
May 24 2017It'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.
Podcast #89 – Last Looks
May 14 2017At the start of almost summer, it's time for the bums to take a look back at the season. It's a time for us to cherish our wonderful memories, shudder at our not so wonderful memories, and take note for next season.
Podcast #88 – Officially Almost Ski Season
May 6 2017There 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.
Podcast #87 – BIG Business!
Apr 28 2017With all the recent purchases the Bums wanted to take a step back and talk about all the business that has been going down and how it affects us - the skiers and boarders.
Podcast #86 – (Beer) Hunting Season!
Apr 20 2017It's not wabbit season, nor is it duck season...it's beer hunting season! This is especially true if you're near a beer mecca like Vermont. You'll still be able to grab some turns, but you'll also be able to grab some extra special brews. This week the Bums share their experience and share some tips and recommendations to make sure you bag the 12 pointer (ABV, of course) you've been dreaming about.
Podcast #85 – Springle Bells!
Apr 13 2017It's inevitable, it's that time of year again...yes, it's Spring and there's no sense fighting it. It's been an epic season so all we can do is enjoy what was and start preparation for the other season, "almost ski season."
Podcast #84 – Ice Cream Dreams and Powder Bumps!
Apr 5 2017The bums are back and Mario just got back from Vail! We're going to give you some tips and advice if you make a trip out there.
Podcast #83 – Gondolonely!
Mar 27 2017Life happens and sometimes you're going to have to ski by yourself. Your pal Brian has been in that predicment lately and here are some of the things you can do to make it more enjoyable.
Podcast #82 – Vailhalla and Frostbite!
Mar 17 2017The bums are back and we are forking our upcoming ski week - Mario is going out to Vail and Brian is dealing w/ frostbite and heading back to Vermont.
Podcast #81 – Deep Pow Problems!
Mar 2 2017We all love deep powder. The sensation of floating and flying is unlike almost anything in the world, but with that beautiful freedom comes danger. The bums are here to give you some tips and advice to make sure you maximize your time, but also live to ski another day.
Podcast #80 – SnAngry
Feb 24 2017The bums are back and they're angry...angry about their terrible trip timing and current lack of snow. We SnAngry. This happens when spring conditions hit in February, but we're going to find positivity and pre-joy in the hand we've been dealt.
Podcast #79 – The Book of Skiing
Feb 18 2017The bums are back from their trip to Utah. While we didn't have the 3 foot dumps that have been prevelant in the area this winter, we did have some epic runs, one sweet foot plus powder day and plenty of tips and experiences to share with our listeners.
Podcast #78 – Utah Calling!
Feb 5 2017The 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.
Podcast #77 – Snowbodys Business
Jan 26 2017There's a lot more people going out to the backcountry these days which leads to more backcountry casualities. The bums are here to help you get the gear and knowledge that you need to have a sweet and safe time in the backcountry.
Podcast #76 – A Tale of Two Ski Purchases!
Jan 20 2017As skiers, one of our favorite pastimes is buying new gear and the bums did just that. We'll walk you through our most recent purchase of new skis.
Podcast #75 – It’s a Sure Thing!
Jan 11 2017Happy New Year! The bums are back from their holiday/illness hiatus and they're talking about the custom boot fit process from Surefoot.
Podcast #74 – Ski Bum Week 2016 – A Recap!
Dec 24 2016Ski bum week has concluded and the bums are heading the way back for the holidays, but before we do, here's a little recap of our trip with some tips and a list of some of our favorites.
Podcast #73 – Time to Whistle!
Dec 11 2016As the bums prepare to embark on another great Ski Bum Week this year in the wonderful land of British Columbia the destination target is Whistler Blackcomb. With snow already falling and much more snow being forecasted, we hope to have a much awaited powder week to kick off the season.
Podcast #72 – Aprés Time!
Dec 2 2016The bums are back and they've worked up a thirst. We're talking about our favorite apres ski drinks. Whether you like warm, cold, sweet or bitter, we've got something for you!
Podcast #71 – Happy Thankskiing!
Nov 23 2016The Bums are back and it's Thanksgiving! That means ski season is starting and so is the holiday shopping season. We've got some ideas for the skier (or survival enthusiast) in your life.
Podcast #70 – Making America Green Again!
Nov 14 2016The bums are back and before we hit the slopes we had to have an election. Instead of focusing on the details of the presidency, we're focusing on what matters - who is voting on cannabis and what were the results.
Podcast #69 – A Tale of Two Ski Films!
Nov 7 2016The Bums are back and we just went to the premier screening of Warren Miller’s 67th film – “Here, There and Everywhere.” We also just had a private screening of Tanner Hall’s “Ring the Alarm,” so we’re here to give you a synopsis about these two different, but awesome ski movies. Aprés Today Mario: Citrus […]
Podcast #68 – Bum-O-Ween
Oct 29 2016It's that spooky time of year again when ghosts and goblins come out to play. There are questionable gummies being given out for trick or treat and we're taking time to recognize all that's spooky with some of the best ski areas that will surprise you.
Podcast #67 – Whistler While You Work(out)!
Oct 24 2016So it's official and we're now announcing it - the bums are heading out to Whistler in December! It's less than 2 months away so we're getting fired up and starting to gather our intel.
Podcast #66 – Oktoberfest!
Oct 14 2016The bums are back, and one of them is back from Oktoberfest in Germany! We're here to give you tips and advice on what to expect on your trip to Munchen!
Podcast #65 – Trailer Time!
Sep 30 2016It's almost time for this year's crop of ski and snowboard movies to hit the theaters! The bums just watched a tasty slew of trailers and gonna tell you all about 'em!
Podcast #64 – We Pick Things Up and Put Them Down!
Sep 22 2016Show Topic Info Aprés Today Mario: Sofie, Goose Island Brewing Co., Chicago, IL Belgian Style Farmehouse Ale : 6.5%ABV. Belgian Style Ale aged in wine barrels with citrus peel. Champagne color, white pepper aroma, citrus & vanilla flavor, sparkling body. Brian: Breaking Bud, Knee Deep Brewery, CA American IPA : 6.5%ABV. Citrus Resinous Hops over […]
Podcast #63 – Das Boot!
Sep 16 2016Ski boots are probably one of the most important pieces of equipment you will buy as a skier. You spend a lot of time in them and usually keep boots longer than any other piece of ski gear so getting the right boots and a great fit is important. The bums are here to help make sure you do it right.
Podcast #62 – Skiing Things
Sep 11 2016Labor Day has come and gone, so now it's time to shift our focus to skiing. All the gear reviews are out, so here's what to look for when you're looking for new skis.
Podcast #61 – Are You Laboring?
Aug 30 2016The bums are back for the last podcast of the summer! Our favorite time of year is just around the corner and now we're just checking in you to make sure you've got all your pre-season shopping done? What, it's not? You've got a week and the bums are here to help you get on track.
Podcast #60 – Lets Start the Kick Off!
Aug 15 2016The bums are back and they've found some cool new projects on crowd funding sites Kickstarter and IndieGoGo. Don't know what crowd funding is all about, well strap in and check out the podcast to find out.
Podcast #59 – Watch Yo’ Self!
Aug 5 2016We've turned the corner on the summer and time will start moving quickly. We're all out there running, biking, working out getting ready for those sweet powder days, but don't forget, it can be dangerous out there, so you better watch yo' self. The bums share some of their recent experiences where failed to do so.
Podcast #58 – Summer Check-In!
Jul 22 2016It's the dog days of summer and the bums are doing their best to stay cool and make the best of it the only way they know how - drinking, cycling, shopping for ski gear and watching ski movie trailers.
Podcast #57 – Planning for the Plan!
Jul 15 2016It's getting hot and we're not doing a whole lot of skiing right now, but now is the time to prepare. The bums talk about some of their off-season planning for winter.
Podcast #56 – Cannabusiness Time!
Jun 28 2016The bums are back and they are fresh off a trip to the Cannabis World Congress & Business Expo in New York City. They've got the inside scoop of the legal cannabis industry and they're sharing with you. Oh boy!
Podcast #55 – Lets Binge Again!
Jun 17 2016The bums are back and while the slopes here are starting to look bare, our TVs are full of goodness, so we're talking about what we're watching these days.
Podcast #54 – Ski Anywhere!
Jun 5 2016The bums are back and with summer ramping up quickly, we take a look at options if you want to ski even when the mercury starts getting into the triple digits.
Podcast #53 – Making Summer Work!
May 27 2016The bums are back and they're going to find ways to avoid the summertime blues. They're also talking Memorial Day and edible six-pack rings.
Podcast #52 – Dude Where’s My Yacht?
May 16 2016The bums are back and they're getting their summer festivities into full swing talking about their adventures at he America's Cup Races in NYC
Podcast #51 – We Drink and We Know Things
May 4 2016We're taking a page out of our friend Tyrion Lannister's book on this one. One of the aspects of our show is that we have the Weekly Flavor, where we have a different drink every week and we do know things, which is what we love sharing with you on the podcast. Here's some of the things that we have coming up that combine the two.
Podcast #50 – The Big 5-0!
Apr 24 2016Wow, can you believe this is the 50th episode? It's crazy how time flies. Today, we got together with a few of our friends and decided to celebrate what we've done and where we plan to go!
Podcast #49 – Mud Season!
Apr 15 2016Ski season in the northeast is wrapping up, so that means it's turning into mud season. The bums are back and they're talking about their mud season preparation plans.
Podcast #48 – Is It Over?
Apr 8 2016March madness is over now and that marks the beginning of the end of the ski season for us as it seems. The weather is getting warm, clocks changed, and the rain has started....at least for us in the east. We may be early, but we're going to take a look back at the season we had.
Podcast #47 – March Radness/Sadness
Mar 18 2016March madness is upon us and some places have been RAD while some places have been SAD. Let us take you through some of our cheers and jeers that we're seeing.
Podcast #46 – Back-son From Jackson!
Mar 4 2016The bums are back from their trip to Jackson Hole, WY and they're full of tips and Wyoming Whiskey.
Podcast #45 – Coffee is for Corbeters!
Feb 19 2016The bums are back and we are giddy! Why are we giddy, because we're getting ready to go to Jackson Hole, Wyoming and we can't stop talking about it!
Podcast #44 – The Bums Get New Toys!
Feb 12 2016The bums are back and they just picked up some new toys and can't wait to share their thoughts on the Smith/Outdoor Tech Wireless Audio Chips and the 2017 Nordica Enforcer 93.
Podcast #43 – Warm Them Booties!
Jan 29 2016The bums are back and they're talking about warm booties. No, not THOSE warm booties, ways to keep your feet warm while on the mountain and tips for drying out your boots when you're off the mountain.
Podcast #42 – Tremblant!
Jan 23 2016The bums are back and they decided to take a trip up to Tremblant for the long MLK Weekend and they're back to share some tips.
Podcast #41 – WTF-WeaTherFace!
Jan 15 2016Skiing and Boarding ain't easy, especially when the weather is not so predictable. The bums tell you how we track the weather.
Podcast #40 – Fatmaps!
Jan 8 2016With a late start to winter for us in the NorthEast we're getting ready for our big trips of the season. Through our careful preparation, we've found the perfect app for us to use while on the mountain. Fatmaps is the new app and we'll be talking about that today.
Podcast #39 – Ski Bum Week: A Recap!
Dec 24 2015Sadly, ski bum week is now officially over. The bums had a great time and they're doing a recap with lots of great tips for ski and beer fans!
Podcast #38 – Ski Bum Week Is Upon Us!
Dec 14 2015It's finally that time, that's right, it's ski bum week. Every year, the bums take a week off in December to live the ski bum dream. This week, we're podcasting from the car on the way to Killington, VT.
Podcast #37 – Getting Ready for Ski Bum Week!
Dec 7 2015As we prepare for HFSB Ski Bum Week 2015, the bums will share some of their plans for a great kick off to the season. Sharing their hopes and dreams for the week will be part of setting up another great bum week ahead. Weekly Flavor Brian : Americana Luxury Vodka Vodka, what’s more to […]
Podcast #36 – Check Your List Twice!
Nov 23 2015The holiday season is upon us! That means it's time to make a list, check it twice, share that list with your friends and family and check for sales. The bums are here to help you out with some tips to make it easier and more festive.
Podcast #35 – Any Day Now!
Nov 15 2015...any-goddamn-day. Yup, the bums are stuck in the Northeast and we were really spoiled last year. We're saying our prayers to Ullr and hoping the flakes start falling soon.
Podcast #34 – We Chased Shadows!
Nov 9 2015Last week, the bums got to go to their first Warren Miller movie premier in Morristown, NJ. If you've never been to a ski movie premier it's filled with excitement, chaos, giveaways and beards. In this episode we discuss all these things and more.
Podcast #33 – Are You Scared?
Oct 30 2015It's almost Halloween, that time of year when we all like to get frightened. The bums are back and they're talking about what scares them.
Podcast #32 – You Must Be Trippin!
Oct 24 2015It’s that time of the year when you have to get your trips planned or at least in the works. The bums are finalizing their plans and they're back to help you start trippin’.
Podcast #31 – Swap it Like It’s Hot!
Oct 16 2015With colder weather patterns moving in, it’s definitely time to start getting ready for the ski season. With many of us snow loving fools focusing on recycling, re- purposeing, and sharing, it’s a perfect time of year to look into hitting up a local ski swap. Today the bums are talking about ski swaps and the great experience it can be.
Podcast #30 – Sharing is Caring!
Oct 9 2015Weekly Flavor Mario : Long Trail, Unfiltered Pumpkin Ale, 5.5% Brian : Ballast Point, Pumpkin Down, Scottish Ale with Pumpkin 5.8% Quick Follow Ups Tesla Mode X – Forgot to Mention it’s Bioweapon Defense Mode (techradar.com) After launching the Model X, Elon Musk has been busy retweeting articles about the new Tesla car, which comes […]
Podcast #29 – No Train, No Gain!
Oct 3 2015Weekly Flavor Mario : Stone, Thunderstruck, IPA 8.7% Brian : Founders, Redankulous, Imperial Red IPA, 9.5% – Part of their Backstage Series The other beer Brian mentioned from the Backstage Series was the Mango Magnifico from 2013. Quick Follow Ups Should ski resorts have pistes lengths verified? They are accused of exaggerating their lengths – […]
Podcast #28 -IRA to Ski Chalet!
Sep 25 2015Weekly Flavor Mario : Yards, Cape of Good Hope, Epic Ale – 9.9% Unfiltered, double dry hopped, and uniquely aged. 100% wind powered brewery. Brian : Avery Brewing Company, Liliko’i Kepolo – 5.4% Tropical & Tart, Belgian Style White Ale with Spices & Passion Fruit John: Manhattan Quick Follow Ups The Scratch & Sniff Guide […]
Podcast #27 – Just Bring It!
Sep 19 2015Weekly Flavor Mario : Yards, Cape of Good Hope, Epic Ale – 9.9% Unfiltered, double dry hopped, and uniquely aged. 100% wind powered brewery. Brian : Avery Brewing Company, Liliko’i Kepolo – 5.4% Tropical & Tart, Belgian Style White Ale with Spices & Passion Fruit Vermont Beer Week “Presently home to over 40 breweries, the […]
Podcast #26 – The Big LeBuySkis
Sep 13 2015Are you getting excited? Well, the bums are because Summer is over and it’s time to really start thinkging about ski season. The things that we do now will determine how prepared we are for the season. One of the most important things in skiing, is believe it or not, skis. The technology and requirements […]
Podcast #25 – Why Do We Love Skiing? Because!
Sep 4 2015Just Because! The bums are back and they’re starting to get excited about the fall, because that means snow is around the corner. As we close out the summer, send the kids off to school, and get ready for the winter, we reflect on why we started heading toward the mountains in the first place. […]
Podcast #24 – Not the End of Summer Blues!
Aug 29 2015The end of summer is upon us and everyone is trying to get in their last days of fun in the sun before the beautiful snow starts to fall. The bums are talking about summer’s end, but we’re certainly not blue. Weekly Flavor Mario : Manhattan (Rye, Bitters, Sweet Vermouth, Cherry) Brian : Magic Hat […]
Podcast #23 – Eat Apres Love!
Aug 19 2015The bums are back and we’ve decided, it’s never too soon to start to perfect your Apres’ beverage strategy. We’ve got a few recommendations for you to try as well as some recipes if you want mix things up and really impress the folks you just shredded with. Don’t be surprised if you hear […]
Podcast #22 – Over the Hump!
Aug 15 2015The bums are back and we got so excited screening the first batch of this year’s ski movie trailers that we couldn’t help but share them with you guys! It may be a bit early, but what better way to celebrate the days getting shorter and rapidly approaching arrival of Our favorite season! Weekly Flavor […]
Podcast #21 – Screening is Believing!
Aug 7 2015The bums are back and we got so excited screening the first batch of this year’s ski movie trailers that we couldn’t help but share them with you guys! It may be a bit early, but what better way to celebrate the days getting shorter and rapidly approaching arrival of Our favorite season! Weekly Flavor […]
Podcast #20 – The Appening!
Jul 31 2015The bums are back and they're doing app research so you can the most out of your mobile device when you get to the mountain!
Podcast #19 – Tech Yo’self!
Jul 24 2015The bums are back and they’re discussing technology that will take your skiing to levels you’ve never imagined, both in terms of comfort and performance! Weekly Flavor Mario : Moscow Mule Brian : Cabo Wabo Reposado Tequilla Ski News How Skiers Hat Sewing Hobby Turned Into a Business (powder.com) NOAA Official Winter Outlook (snowbrains.com) The […]
Podcast #18 – Too Hot for Hats!
Jul 15 2015The bums are back and even though it’s hot, we’re going to talk about the evolution of hats and helmets in the world of skiing. Weekly Flavor Mario : Horny Goat Watermelon Wheat Brian : Sierra Nevada Summerfest Ski News Utah’s Mountain Accord Approved (ski.curbed.com) Park City Mountain Resort changes name to Park City Mountain […]
Podcast #17 – Xstreaming!
Jul 10 2015Streaming has become a way of life for us all, whether streaming in addition to TV or as a complete entertainment source. Today the bums delve into the world of streaming shows as we know it on many sources. Mario : Harpoon, UFO Big Squeeze Shandy Brian : Cabo Wabo Reposado Tequilla Ski News Montana […]
Podcast #16 – Magnify!
Jul 3 2015This week Mario and Brian sat down with Founder and President of Magnify Brewing in Fairfield NJ – Eric Ruta. He’s a hard working guy who was great to talk to and we really think you’ll enjoy the conversation. Mario : Magnify Brewing – Vine Shine IPA Brian : Magnify Brewing – Vine Shine IPA […]
Podcast #15 – No Topic, No Problem!
Jun 27 2015Well, it’s that time of year, where last ski season is a distant memory and next season seems impossibly far away, but fear not, dear listener, the bums are here to help you get through it. We may not have a topic, but we’ve got something even better, a guest – the gorgeous Andrea! Mario […]
Podcast #14 – Ski Town Breweries!
Jun 20 2015With the recent trend in craft beers, it’s not uncommon to have access to local brews while on a ski vacation. Today the ski bums are talking about ski town breweries that you can look for on your next ski trip or summer adventure.
Podcast #13 – Extreme!
Jun 14 2015With all of the extreme ski and non-ski activities, the ski bums talk about some of the most interesting extreme activities out there. Whether you are an adventure seeker or just a fan of all things extreme tune in to hear the rundown. Hey, ever think about a seeing a multiple person MMA fight? Hosts: […]
Podcast #12 – Summertime Beer Festivals
Jun 3 2015The bums are back and as you may have already guessed, today we’re going to talk about summertime beer festivals. Hosts: Brian and Mario Brian: Stone – Ruination 2.0 Mario: Dogfishhead – Old School coast (there are still 3 ski resorts still open), but worry not friends, that only means that it’s shifted from ski […]
Podcast #11 – Hello Summer!
May 28 2015The bums are back and as you may have already guessed, today we’re going to talk about all things summer; summer plans, summer fun, and many other interesting topics we have to share with you. Hosts: Brian and Mario Brian: Oskar Blues – Gubna Mario: Flying Dog – Raging Bitch Happy Memorial Day. Check out […]
Podcast #10 – Let It Ride!
May 20 2015The bums are back and they are talking about one of their favorite hobbies, gambling and how you can combine skiing and gambling to make a great vacation. Hosts: Brian and Mario Brian: Brooklyn Sorachi Ace Mario: Dogfish Head Festina Peche For us, there’s no better vacation than a ski vacation, but sometimes you need […]
Podcast #9 – Kickstarter
May 15 2015The bums are back and they are discussing crowdfunding websites, including Kickstarter, CrowdSupply and IndieGoGo. Hosts: Brian, Mario Weekly Flavor: Mario: Gin and Tonic Brian: Gin and Tonic Show Notes: New Models from HG Skis – Kickstarter GogglePal – Kickstarter RideOn Goggles – IndieGoGo Otium Softrack Gambitious Montclair Bread Company – Kickstarter uKeg – Kickstarter […]
Podcast #8 – Ischgl, Austria
May 8 2015The bums are back and they are recapping their amazing trip to Ischgl, Austria. Hosts: Brian, Mario Weekly Flavor: Mario: Founder’s – Rübaeus Brian: Oskar Blues – Gubna Show Notes Ischgl Austria Trail Map http://www.onthesnow.com/tyrol/ischgl/trailmap.html Rugby players have teeth replaced with implanted bottle openers http://www.fastcocreate.com/3045712/a-beer-brand-gave-a-bottle-opener-tooth-implant-to-rugby-players-with-missing-teeth Summer only ski area – Beartooth Basin – not be […]
Podcast #7 – Avalanche!!
Apr 30 2015The bums are back and they discuss the tragedy in Nepal and how to keep yourself safe you’re in the backcountry. Hosts: Brian, Mario, Steve Weekly Flavor: Mario: Mint Julep (hey, the Kentucky Derby is this weekend) Brian: Mint Julep Steve: Captain Lawrence – Captain’s Kolsch
Podcast #6 – Season Highlights
Apr 23 2015With the season almost over, the bums recap some of their best moments of the season. Hosts: Brian, Mario, Steve Weekly Flavor: Mario: Captain Lawrence IPA Brian: Ballast Point Grapefruit Sculpin Steve: Founder’s All Day IPA
Podcast #5 – Offseason Training
Apr 14 2015Hosts: Brian, Mario Weekly Flavor: Mario: Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA Brian: Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA Summary: The bums are back talking about plans for keeping in shape during the offseason to prepare for the next ski season. Discussion about secret menu items reveals the McGangBang among others.
Episode #4 – Spring Skiing
Apr 7 2015Hosts: Brian, Mario Weekly Flavor: Mario: White Wine (Chateau St Michelle, Indian Wells) Brian: Whistle Pig Rye Whiskey : Vermont Edition Summary: Spring skiing is a different time of year for everyone. Listen as the bums share their observations, likes and dislikes, and view on spring skiing. Ever see a bobcat eat a shark?
Episode #3 – How to Pick a Ski Share House
Mar 24 2015Hosts: Brian, Mario Weekly Flavor: Mario: Moscow Mule (Mario’s recipe) Brian: Moscow Mule (Mario’s recipe) Summary: Picking a ski share house can be tricky. Brian and Mario dive into valuable advice on how to pick a ski share, what to look for, and things to consider
Episode #2 – Ski/Board Etiquette
Mar 17 2015Hosts: Brian, Mario, Steve Weekly Flavor: Steve: Guiness Blonde Mario: Moscow Mule (Mario’s recipe) Brian: Moscow Mule (Mario’s recipe) Summary: What does it mean to not be the rude person on the ski slopes that everyone talks about? The bums share some etiquette rules and experiences of poor etiquette on the slopes.
Episode #1 – Telluride CO
Mar 12 2015Hosts: Brian, Mario, Steve Weekly Flavor: Brian: Oskar Blues : G’Night Mario: Sierra Nevada : Pale Ale Steve: Oskar Blues : Old Chubb Summary: In their first podcast ever, the ski bums review their trip to Telluride, Colorado where they enjoyed skiing, nightlife, and many other observations.