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Episode 101 is “Instructor 101,” advice for aspiring snow-sports instructors as hiring begins earlier each season. They discuss how new hires often underestimate the gap between riding ability and understanding biomechanics and teaching, and emphasize humility, being a “sponge,” and that people skills and riding skills are trainable regardless of age. The group covers realities of the job: physical stamina, decision fatigue, unpredictable assignments and weather, managing personal discomfort, and the value of routines. They note career benefits like growth, pro-form discounts and PSIA-AASI membership perks, and debate gear hot takes on flipping toe-strap ratchets and modifying boot-liner lace eyelets. 02:09 Pow Days And Hardboots 04:43 Chile Camp Schedule Breakdown 08:28 Progress And Perfect Groomers 10:45 Why We Started Teaching 15:45 Learning Curve Reality Check 20:13 Confidence Age And Humility 25:59 Tryouts Then Vs Now 29:23 Trainability Over Talent 34:48 Physical And Mental Demands 37:03 Beginner Lessons Sweat 38:08 Lineup Roulette 38:39 Chameleon Instructor Mindset 40:59 From Riding to Working 42:32 Know Your Teaching Fit 46:19 Benefits and Growth 47:18 Generalist or Specialist 51:34 Private Lesson Reality Check 01:00:21 Double Gear Hot Takes Help LFS Grow! Subscribe, share, and leave a review! Check out the merch on our website: http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com  Send your questions for future mailbag episodes to [email protected] Follow us on socials @LearnedFromSnowboarding Thanks for listening and being part of our community. We love your questions and feedback—keep them coming! The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast with AASI Snowboard National Team Members Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan. Tune in each week as we discuss snowboarding, snowsports instruction, instructor certification, and how, well, basically, we learned everything we need to know from snowboarding! Hosts: Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan Website:http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com  Email: [email protected]  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Learned from Snowboarding⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brian Donovan⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Larson⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Rogers⁠

In episode 100 of “All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding,” hosts Matt Larson, Chris Rogers, and Brian Donovan celebrate reaching 100 episodes in about two years, share podcast milestones (over 65,000 plays, 745 subscribers), and announce a new merch store at learnedfromsnowboarding.com. The episode is a “deep dive on DIRT”—Duration, Intensity, Rate, and Timing - used as a framework for describing and analyzing snowboarding movements, especially for instruction and certification. They define each element, discuss how DIRT is about manipulating movements rather than specific movements, and explore how the elements interact, including common confusions between rate, duration, and intensity. Examples include a quick center-of-mass drop, spinning different rotations on the same jump, and pushing empty vs. loaded boxes. They also discuss individuality, power vs. finesse style, and end with hot takes on non-snowboard brands that fit snowboard culture plus listener shout-outs and calls for reviews and hot take submissions. 01:41 Snow Future Talk 03:37 Merch Store Drop 04:09 Why A Dirt Episode 05:09 DIRT Framework Explained 08:36 Duration 10:22 Intensity 11:28 Rate 16:04 Timing 19:58 Mixing DIRT Elements 23:47 Rate Vs Intensity Examples 30:32 Instructor Coaching Pet Peeves 33:43 Context and Quantifying Rate 38:36 Reference Riders and Alignments 41:14 Bias and Tailoring Demos 44:52 Cardboard Box DIRT Example 47:33 Biomechanics and Style 54:09 Individuality in Certification 57:38 Common Coaching Mistakes 59:54 Timing Tools and Sequence 01:03:51 Dynamic vs Prepared Movement 01:09:26 Hot Takes Brand Debate 01:13:18 Wrap Up and Merch Help LFS Grow! ​Subscribe, share, and leave a review!​Check out the merch on our website: http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com ​Send your questions for future mailbag episodes to [email protected]​Follow us on socials @LearnedFromSnowboardingThanks for listening and being part of our community. We love your questions and feedback—keep them coming! The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast with AASI Snowboard National Team Members Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan. Tune in each week as we discuss snowboarding, snowsports instruction, instructor certification, and how, well, basically, we learned everything we need to know from snowboarding! Hosts: Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan Website:http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com  Email: [email protected]  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Learned from Snowboarding⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brian Donovan⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Larson⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Rogers⁠

In episode 99 of “All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding,” Chris Rogers, Brian Donovan, and Matt Larson unpack why jumping on a snowboard is difficult, emphasizing that takeoff dictates flight and landing and that timing is critical. They discuss how jumping on a snowboard differs due to being strapped to a board on a slippery, deforming surface with limited ankle range, added boot/board weight, stance width, and varying jump shapes/sizes. The hosts cover mechanics like resisting momentum through the transition, managing extension vs absorption, forward lean effects, strength demands (isometric/eccentric/concentric), speed, rider mass, board setup, and the pitfalls of following others into jumps.  00:35 Why Jumps Feel Scary 02:54 Jumping Sideways Explained 05:03 Slippery Surface Problem 05:59 Boots Stance And Ollies 07:37 Park Jumps Change Everything 11:06 Takeoff Dictates Flight 13:39 Timing Is The Whole Game 14:51 DIRT Model Side Quest 23:02 Why Boards Slip Out 25:42 Strength Beats Physics 31:12 Extension vs Taller 37:21 Following In for Speed 42:53 Reps and Hike Park 44:59 Snowboarding Music Picks 57:31 After Credits Banter Help LFS Grow! Subscribe, share, and leave a review! Check out the merch on our website: http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com  Send your questions for future mailbag episodes to [email protected] Follow us on socials @LearnedFromSnowboarding Thanks for listening and being part of our community. We love your questions and feedback—keep them coming! The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast with AASI Snowboard National Team Members Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan. Tune in each week as we discuss snowboarding, snowsports instruction, instructor certification, and how, well, basically, we learned everything we need to know from snowboarding! Hosts: Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan Website:http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com  Email: [email protected]  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Learned from Snowboarding⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brian Donovan⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Larson⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Rogers⁠

In episode 98 of “All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding,” Matt Larson, Brian Donovan, and Chris Rogers reunite for an unstructured catch-up after a missed recording when Matt got called to the hospital. They share seasonal updates (river trips in Montana, Vermont black fly season, travel, volleyball, motorcycles, a Pittsburgh birthday trip and sunburn, and Rogers’ basement renovation) and note ongoing work toward national alignment and Interski. The hosts reflect on how snowboarding pushed them into jobs that built work ethic and transferable skills, swapping stories about odd and tough gigs. They discuss best off-season jobs like raft guiding and team-building facilitation and float a potential Learn From Snowboarding meetup at Big Snow in New Jersey in September, plus a brief appearance from Matt’s mom, Barb Larson. 00:00 Fan Message Shoutout 02:11 Spring Catch Up 05:25 National Alignment Update 06:51 Vermont Summer Mode 15:30 Episode Intro And Format 16:38 Snowboarding Work Ethic 21:26 Weird Jobs Stories 25:08 Alaska Gold Dredge Tour 30:53 Enterprise Insurance Honesty 33:31 Best Side Hustles 33:45 Raft Guiding Life Skills 34:52 Ropes Course Facilitation 38:18 Skill Transfer and Fire Work 48:22 Big Snow Meetup Planning 51:43 Barb Larson Drops In Help LFS Grow! Subscribe, share, and leave a review! Check out the merch on our website: http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com  Send your questions for future mailbag episodes to [email protected] Follow us on socials @LearnedFromSnowboarding Thanks for listening and being part of our community. We love your questions and feedback—keep them coming! The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast with AASI Snowboard National Team Members Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan. Tune in each week as we discuss snowboarding, snowsports instruction, instructor certification, and how, well, basically, we learned everything we need to know from snowboarding! Hosts: Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan Website:http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com  Email: [email protected]  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Learned from Snowboarding⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brian Donovan⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Larson⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Rogers⁠

Chris rejoins Brian and Matt to recap the last episode on “chatter,” Rogers shares a Europe trip with Head Snowboards for 27/28 product testing that delivered an April powder day, helped him recognize season burnout, and renewed his stoke; the group discusses motivation during poor conditions and valuing community over snow quality. Donovan describes squeezing in two quick Copper laps with the Rider Rally/National Academy crew amid travel and road challenges. They read listener emails: Miles S passing his Level 3 teach at Mammoth, Jamie W’s detailed “Dirt vs TID” note to revisit, and John James’ binding highback-rotation feedback, sparking a debate and a “cut two, keep three” snowboard tech game. Matt adds a plug for a summer Chile carving camp at carvingtheandes.com. 00:44 Last Episode Recap 03:24 Europe Powder Reset 05:44 Motivation in Bad Conditions 11:58 Copper Laps and Community 18:20 Listener Emails and Shoutouts 23:46 Hot Take Highback Rotation 35:40 Cut Two Keep Three Game 43:35 Ride For Jake Date 47:45 Wrap Up And Plugs Help LFS Grow! Subscribe, share, and leave a review! Check out the merch on our website: http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com  Send your questions for future mailbag episodes to [email protected] Follow us on socials @LearnedFromSnowboarding Thanks for listening and being part of our community. We love your questions and feedback—keep them coming! The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast with AASI Snowboard National Team Members Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan. Tune in each week as we discuss snowboarding, snowsports instruction, instructor certification, and how, well, basically, we learned everything we need to know from snowboarding! Hosts: Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan Website:http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com  Email: [email protected]  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Learned from Snowboarding⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brian Donovan⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Larson⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Rogers⁠

With Chris in Austria testing boards with Head Snowboards, Matt Larson and Brian Donovan are let loose for episode 96 of “All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding.” They describe bulletproof, icy conditions during regional trainings for National Team selections, which sets the stage for an episode all about chatter. They define heel chatter as edge skipping when forces build around the fall line and pressure management breaks down. They list contributors and fixes including turn symmetry, tilt and pressure along the board, biomechanics and absorption, forward lean, redirection of momentum versus resisting gravity, early edge engagement, twist management, and “soft and low” flexion responses, then close with a hot take choosing two forever terrain-park features. 00:00 Tryout Recap 05:58 Firm Snow East Coast Talk 07:27 Team Tryout Tactics Lessons 10:32 Episode Setup and Hosts 12:10 Heel Chatter Defined 15:48 Why Chatter Happens 18:18 Forward Lean Debate 30:33 Alpine and Eurocarve Pitfalls 34:11 Fixing Heel Chatter Checklist 41:10 Pivot Versus Skid 42:56 Top Fixes Debate 46:37 Momentum Beats Gravity 48:33 Training Heel Chatter 52:09 Soft And Low 52:41 Can You Recover 01:01 Prevent It Early 01:03 Hot Takes 01:05 Two Park Features 01:07 Jump And Rail Picks 01:16:00 Wrap Up And Plugs Help LFS Grow! Subscribe, share, and leave a review! Check out the merch on our website: http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com  Send your questions for future mailbag episodes to [email protected] Follow us on socials @LearnedFromSnowboarding Thanks for listening and being part of our community. We love your questions and feedback—keep them coming! The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast with AASI Snowboard National Team Members Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan. Tune in each week as we discuss snowboarding, snowsports instruction, instructor certification, and how, well, basically, we learned everything we need to know from snowboarding! Hosts: Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan Website:http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com  Email: [email protected]  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Learned from Snowboarding⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brian Donovan⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Larson⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Rogers⁠

In Episode 95 Brian Donovan, Matt Larson, and Chris Rogers compare late-season conditions across Big Sky, Colorado, and the Northeast, then offer practical advice for spring exams and assessments, including terrain planning, adapting movement intensity to speed and snow, and tuning and waxing strategies (structure, sharp edges, not tuning the day before, and watching for box/rail unpredictability). They reflect on tracking seasonal “nuggets,” discuss stance experimentation and emerging tools like the Stance Pro app, and close with “daily driver” gear picks and a playful poll challenge tied to Rider Rally. 02:41 Podcast Growth Reflections 03:34 Episode 95 Kickoff 04:04 Wild Spring Conditions 08:24 Exams Amid Terrain Changes 10:38 Spring Exam Mindset 13:11 Waxing and Edge Prep 17:02 Park Hazards in Spring 18:43 Tune Timing for Exams 26:23 Adjusting Intensity When Slow 31:02 How Conditions Change Assessments 37:14 Calibrating Speed and Turn Shape 41:22 Spring Slush Speed Hacks 41:59 Shadows as Speed Zones 43:20 Season Nuggets and Journaling 44:22 Logging Clients and Clinics 48:46 Writing to Anchor Learning 54:17 Stance Experiments and Tools 58:40 Hot Takes Daily Driver Gear 01:11:00 Rider Rally Poll Challenge 01:13:58 Wrap Up and Community Shoutouts 01:14:45 Merch Stories and Ski Lesson Help LFS Grow! Subscribe, share, and leave a review! Check out the merch on our website: http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com  Send your questions for future mailbag episodes to [email protected] Follow us on socials @LearnedFromSnowboarding Thanks for listening and being part of our community. We love your questions and feedback—keep them coming! The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast with AASI Snowboard National Team Members Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan. Tune in each week as we discuss snowboarding, snowsports instruction, instructor certification, and how, well, basically, we learned everything we need to know from snowboarding! Hosts: Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan Website:http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com  Email: [email protected]  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Learned from Snowboarding⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brian Donovan⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Larson⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Rogers⁠

Chris Rogers, Brian Donovan, and Matt Larson return to recording in the garage after a difficult Hawaii remote episode, sharing stories of extreme island weather, a missed volcanic eruption, and Matt surfing alone on a standup paddleboard in a big swell. They then do a first-time watch-along of the Red Bull Yeti Natural Selection Snowboard Finals Day at Revelstoke, providing timestamps, reactions, and commentary on logistics, terrain, snow conditions, tricks, and scoring as Zoe and Sarka battle in the women’s finals and Nils Mindich and Brin Alexander compete in the men’s finals, with Zoe and Nils winning. They discuss how Natural Selection allows imperfections like butt checks compared to other contests, touch on melting conditions in Montana canceling plans, and end with a listener question debating whether frontside or backside boardslides are harder. Use this link to queue up the video they’re watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePt3-udc8Tc 02:13 Big Swell Surf Story 04:01 Natural Selection Watchalong Setup 06:22 Womens Finals Run One 07:25 Run One Reactions And Scores 12:32 Mens Finals Nils Vs Brin 17:24 Replay And Method Debate 19:37 Muted Mic And Scoring Talk 24:11 Gear Nostalgia And Winter Roots 25:37 Women’s Finals Lap Two 26:42 Run One Reactions 27:30 Why Vests Unzipped 28:17 Switch Five And Recovery 29:44 Run One Scores And Revelstoke Hype 31:54 Community And Access Talk 32:18 Mens Finals Run Two Setup 34:11 Brin Bold New Line 35:56 Nils Ninja Run 37:53 Judges Recap And Winner 39:37 Why Natural Selection Rules 45:00 Hot Take Board Slides 57:38 Wrap And Next Episodes 59:36 Post Show Email Tease Help LFS Grow! Subscribe, share, and leave a review! Check out the merch on our website: http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com  Send your questions for future mailbag episodes to [email protected] Follow us on socials @LearnedFromSnowboarding Thanks for listening and being part of our community. We love your questions and feedback—keep them coming! The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast with AASI Snowboard National Team Members Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan. Tune in each week as we discuss snowboarding, snowsports instruction, instructor certification, and how, well, basically, we learned everything we need to know from snowboarding! Hosts: Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan Website:http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com  Email: [email protected]  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Learned from Snowboarding⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brian Donovan⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Larson⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Rogers⁠

Matt is on vacation in Hawaii but called in to join Chris and Brian in this bonus episode. Discussions include Ride for Jake events at Mount Snow and elsewhere, and rewatching “Dear Rider.” Brian recommends the Red Bull x Burton video “Bloom” for its heavy street riding. They read listener emails, including tips for a 12-year-old worried about park progression: build comfort through mileage, off-snow practice with trainer boards or DIY setups, use low-profile pads, and get comfortable with speed before features. They also highlight an email celebrating passing an alpine Level 3 tech and MA assessment and another with an episode idea about teaching “DIRT” (duration, intensity, rate, timing). The episode ends with a hot take on old-school snowboard brands they want back, including Sessions, Special Blend, Forum, Celtek, Grenade, and Option. 00:00 Ride for Jake Memories 01:47 Bloom Video Rec 03:11 Connection Chaos Setup 04:55 Email Park Progression 06:03 Off Snow Training Tips 10:42 Speed Confidence Hack 12:27 Nose Pick Ritual Callback 14:24 Dirt Teaching Acronym 15:59 Exam Win Shoutout 17:37 Old Brands Comeback 18:36 Sessions and Special Blend 21:14 Forum Celltech Grenade 25:01 Option Boards Nostalgia 27:25 Wrap Up and Support Help LFS Grow! Subscribe, share, and leave a review! Check out the merch on our website: http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com  Send your questions for future mailbag episodes to [email protected] Follow us on socials @LearnedFromSnowboarding Thanks for listening and being part of our community. We love your questions and feedback—keep them coming! The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast with AASI Snowboard National Team Members Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan. Tune in each week as we discuss snowboarding, snowsports instruction, instructor certification, and how, well, basically, we learned everything we need to know from snowboarding! Hosts: Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan Website:http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com  Email: [email protected]  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Learned from Snowboarding⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brian Donovan⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Larson⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Rogers⁠

In episode 93, Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan revisit fore-aft movement after a prior episode was cut short when Matt got called into the hospital. They compare weather and riding conditions, then define fore-aft as pressure and center-of-mass management along the snowboard’s length (tip to tail). They explain why beginners are taught to pressure the front foot to engage sidecut and create grip, then explore how advanced riding prioritizes performance, timing, speed, and momentum, making large fore-aft shifts less practical. The group discusses pressure vs body position, moving the body over the board versus moving the board under the body, how edge-change patterns (extending, flexing, retraction) affect fore-aft, and how equipment flex profiles and speed influence decambering. They close with a hot take on coaching the approach and “catch” onto urban rails, plus updates on merch, the website, and exam-related episodes. 00:00 Intro and Crew Check In 00:57 Beeper Story and On Call Life 02:12 Powder Days and Burnout 05:05 Why Four Aft Matters 06:35 Beginner Progression and Sidecut 09:06 Grip and Contact Points 13:42 From Efficiency to Performance 16:10 Defining Four Aft Clearly 23:28 Pressure vs Position Mechanics 28:21 Center of Mass Misconceptions 33:13 Foot Feel and Rolling Cues 34:46 When Forward Hurts Performance 37:33 Slip Versus Grip 38:43 Heel Chatter Nuances 41:46 Reference Alignments Steeps 42:30 Instructor Clinic Story 46:01 Edge Change Patterns 48:05 Tail Sting Steeps 51:57 Board Under Body 56:05 Reset Back To Center 57:08 Speed And Decamber 01:00:22 Multicam Board Tangent 01:04:52 Boot Looseness Debate 01:08:31 Leg Triangle Analysis 01:10:58 Hot Take Urban Rails Help LFS Grow! Subscribe, share, and leave a review! Check out the merch on our website: http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com  Send your questions for future mailbag episodes to [email protected] Follow us on socials @LearnedFromSnowboarding Thanks for listening and being part of our community. We love your questions and feedback—keep them coming! The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast with AASI Snowboard National Team Members Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan. Tune in each week as we discuss snowboarding, snowsports instruction, instructor certification, and how, well, basically, we learned everything we need to know from snowboarding! Hosts: Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan Website:http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com  Email: [email protected]  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Learned from Snowboarding⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brian Donovan⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Larson⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Rogers⁠

In this mini-episode of “All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding,” Brian Donovan, Chris Rogers, and Matt Larson recap the Vert Derby, which didn’t come together as planned but still happened independently across the country. They share storm-related travel cancellations, solo ride days, and wildly different winter conditions, along with ride stats, splitboarding laps, and speed/vert goals, and they total 124,490 feet of vert submitted by participants with clips on @learnedfromsnowboarding. The crew tees up a deeper discussion on fore-and-aft pressure through the progression of certifications and edge-change movement patterns, with Matt noting that moving too far toward the nose can create problems and make retraction look lengthwise instead of moving the center of mass across the board. The episode ends early when Matt gets paged to the hospital, with a promise to continue, plus calls for listener questions, hot takes, and upcoming merch updates. 00:00 Cold Open Banter 00:23 Episode 93 Setup 01:06 Vert Derby Plans Change 02:42 Storm Cancellations Recap 04:33 Splitboard And Vert Stats 07:30 Spring Conditions Talk 09:37 Layering And Winter Gear 12:23 Vert Derby Totals 13:06 Fore And Aft Teaser 14:31 Matt Gets Paged 15:24 Wrap Up And Next Steps Help LFS Grow! ​Subscribe, share, and leave a review!​Check out the merch on our website: http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com ​Send your questions for future mailbag episodes to [email protected]​Follow us on socials @LearnedFromSnowboardingThanks for listening and being part of our community. We love your questions and feedback—keep them coming! The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast with AASI Snowboard National Team Members Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan. Tune in each week as we discuss snowboarding, snowsports instruction, instructor certification, and how, well, basically, we learned everything we need to know from snowboarding! Hosts: Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan Website:http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com  Email: [email protected]  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Learned from Snowboarding⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brian Donovan⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Larson⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Rogers⁠

In episode 92 of “All I Really Need to Know I Learned From Snowboarding,” hosts Matt Larson, Brian Donovan (recording from a moving car), and Chris Rogers return with a belated Valentine’s Day episode built around listener emails about meeting significant others through ski and snowboarding. They confirm the Vert Derby is Monday, February 23 at Highland Hills with a 30,000‑vert goal, invite listeners to join in person or remotely, and ask for Instagram updates/tagging (@learnedfromsnowboarding). The hosts read stories from Lawrence T, Jamie W, Mandy P, Rick P, and Jason O, then discuss why partners teaching partners often turns sour. The hot take covers Todd Richards’ Olympic big air hot‑mic “boring” comment. They wrap with Valentine’s shoutouts to their SOs, Vert Derby hype, and a note that the podcast hit 50,000 downloads. 00:00 Chairlift Callout & Welcome Back 02:17 Vert Derby Details: Date, Location, and 30K Vert Goal 05:49 Valentine’s Day Theme: Listener Love Stories Teaser 08:27 Lawrence T: Turning a Friend into a Wife (Plus Snow Skating Debate) 12:45 Jamie’s Story: Ski School Romance & Snow Widows/Widowers 17:29 How Often Do You Ride Together? Couples’ Snow Time Check-In 24:10 Mandy P: Missed Connections, Ski School Clinics & ‘Chalet’ Nostalgia 30:04 Rick P: Teaching Your Partner to Ride… and the ‘Divorce Lesson’ Reality 36:29 Why Partners Teaching Partners Crashes & Burns (Expectations, Vulnerability) 40:17 Good at Riding ≠ Good at Teaching: Snoop Dogg Ski Clip as Exhibit A 42:04 Instructor Cred vs. Viral Tips: Why Certification Still Matters 43:11 Snoop at the Olympics: Dressage, Kevin Hart, and Comedic Gold 44:38 Listener Mail Spotlight: Jason’s Snowboard Love Story & Teaching Wins 49:42 Reading, Audiobooks, and Subtitles: What Counts as ‘Reading’? 54:31 More Jason Shoutouts: Northeast Weekend Warriors & Community Vibes 56:49 Hot Take: Todd Richards’ ‘Boring’ Big Air Comment & The Spin-to-Win Problem 01:05:33 Wrap-Up: Verts Derby Hype, Valentine’s Shoutouts, and 50K Downloads Help LFS Grow! Subscribe, share, and leave a review! Check out the merch on our website: http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com  Send your questions for future mailbag episodes to [email protected] Follow us on socials @LearnedFromSnowboarding Thanks for listening and being part of our community. We love your questions and feedback—keep them coming! The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast with AASI Snowboard National Team Members Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan. Tune in each week as we discuss snowboarding, snowsports instruction, instructor certification, and how, well, basically, we learned everything we need to know from snowboarding! Hosts: Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan Website:http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com  Email: [email protected]  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Learned from Snowboarding⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brian Donovan⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Larson⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Rogers⁠

In Episode 91 of the 'All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding' podcast, hosts Brian Donovan, Matt Larson, and Chris Rogers discuss strategies for getting into the right mental space and preparing for ski and snowboard assessments during peak exam season. The episode focuses on the importance of having confidence, understanding the assessment structure, and managing both physical and mental energy. The hosts also touch on their personal routines for success, the value of learning from failure, and the potential pitfalls during assessments. They wrap up with a lively discussion on the upcoming Winter Olympics, sharing their thoughts on key athletes to watch in snowboarding events. BIG NEWS: The first LFS Pod meetup is officially ON! Join us for the Midwest Vert Derby on February 24, 2026 at Hyland Hills in Minnesota! 00:00 Introduction and Initial Banter 00:24 Event Announcement: Midwest Vert Derby 01:15 Details and Excitement for the Event 02:51 Personal Stories and Preparations 03:45 Welcome Back and Episode Introduction 04:02 Assessment Preparation and Mindset 08:49 Tips for Exam Success 12:01 Performance Cues and Mental Preparation 24:59 Teaching Performance and Handling Nervousness 34:43 Setting Up for Exam Success 34:53 Managing Travel and Logistics 35:38 Importance of Routine and Preparation 37:15 Personal Experiences and Strategies 38:34 Mental Preparation and Overcoming Challenges 49:20 Learning from Failure 54:28 Olympic Predictions and Discussions 01:05:21 Listener Engagement and Closing Remarks Help LFS Grow! Subscribe, share, and leave a review! Check out the merch on our website: http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com  Send your questions for future mailbag episodes to [email protected] Follow us on socials @LearnedFromSnowboarding Thanks for listening and being part of our community. We love your questions and feedback—keep them coming! The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast with AASI Snowboard National Team Members Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan. Tune in each week as we discuss snowboarding, snowsports instruction, instructor certification, and how, well, basically, we learned everything we need to know from snowboarding! Hosts: Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan Website:http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com  Email: [email protected]  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Learned from Snowboarding⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brian Donovan⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Larson⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Rogers⁠

In Episode 90 of the 'All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding' podcast, hosts Matt Larson, Chris Rogers, and Brian Donovan dive into the importance of technical understanding as it relates to your own personal performance in snowboarding. As they approach their 100th episode, the trio discusses the newly introduced assessment criteria that require instructors to not only analyze others but also understand and articulate their own performance. They explore the interconnectedness between equipment, terrain, and personal skills, emphasizing the significance of practicing self-analysis. Topics include recognizing symmetry in turns, the impact of equipment on performance in cold weather, and the concept of real versus ideal performance. The episode is packed with insights aimed at helping snowboard instructors enhance their teaching methods and personal riding skills. 00:00 Introduction and Opening Jokes 00:18 Episode Introduction and Hosts 00:50 Discussion on Personal Performance in Snowboarding 01:08 Assessment Criteria and Equipment Choices 02:00 Technical Understanding and Movement Analysis 02:13 Importance of Self-Analysis in Snowboarding 02:41 Snowboarding Fundamentals and Personal Performance 04:35 Challenges in Demonstrating Snowboarding Techniques 07:25 Training and Feedback in Snowboarding 16:52 Connecting Kinesthetic Feelings with Observations 23:27 Pattern Recognition and Mileage in Snowboarding 35:06 Analyzing the Conversation Flow 35:33 Understanding Fundamentals in Snowboarding 37:22 Assessment Criteria and Movement Analysis 42:22 Symmetry in Snowboarding Turns 53:35 Exploring Asymmetrical Side Cuts 01:04:52 Listener Questions and Hot Takes 01:09:59 Concluding Thoughts and Community Engagement Help LFS Grow! Subscribe, share, and leave a review! Check out the merch on our website: http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com  Send your questions for future mailbag episodes to [email protected] Follow us on socials @LearnedFromSnowboarding Thanks for listening and being part of our community. We love your questions and feedback—keep them coming! The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast with AASI Snowboard National Team Members Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan. Tune in each week as we discuss snowboarding, snowsports instruction, instructor certification, and how, well, basically, we learned everything we need to know from snowboarding! Hosts: Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan Website:http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com  Email: [email protected]  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Learned from Snowboarding⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brian Donovan⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Larson⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Rogers⁠

In episode 89 of 'All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding,' hosts Chris Rogers, Brian Donovan, and Matt Larson discuss technical understanding for AASI exams and how that assessment criteria relates to the day-to-day of being an instructor. The conversation covers critical areas like equipment choices, physical development, and how varying snow conditions impact performance. They delve into the nuances of snowboard setup, such as stance width, angles, camber profiles, and forward lean, emphasizing the importance of experimenting with different configurations. The hosts share insights on optimizing snowboard setups for better riding experiences, including the importance of boot fitting and stance adjustments. They highlight practical strategies for instructors to help their students make informed equipment choices and adapt to changing conditions. The episode also revisits nostalgic outerwear trends and closes with a whimsical hot take on the best snowboarding fashion trends that need a comeback. 00:00 Introduction and Hosts 00:37 Technical Understanding of TU AC Three 01:00 Importance of Equipment and Conditions 02:24 Personal Equipment Choices and Preferences 04:33 Cold Weather Effects on Snowboarding 10:55 Alaska in Movies 12:31 Snowboard Setup and Stance Tips 23:07 Forward Lean and Beginner Tips 34:11 Instructor Collaboration and Experimentation 34:58 The Role of Forward Lean in Snowboarding 38:29 Assessment Criteria and Equipment Justification 40:06 Tactical Decisions and Real-World Applications 46:51 Equipment Recommendations for New Snowboarders 52:13 Outerwear Trends and Innovations 01:01:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Help LFS Grow! Subscribe, share, and leave a review! Check out the merch on our website: http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com  Send your questions for future mailbag episodes to [email protected] Follow us on socials @LearnedFromSnowboarding Thanks for listening and being part of our community. We love your questions and feedback—keep them coming! The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast with AASI Snowboard National Team Members Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan. Tune in each week as we discuss snowboarding, snowsports instruction, instructor certification, and how, well, basically, we learned everything we need to know from snowboarding! Hosts: Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan Website:http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com  Email: [email protected]  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Learned from Snowboarding⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brian Donovan⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Larson⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Rogers⁠