Episodes
In this episoide of The Snowboard Project we talk with New York Times best selling author Eric Blehm about his latest book: The Darkest White, the story of snowboarding legend Craig Kelly.  This is an interesting tale documenting the life of the sport's first superstar, 4 time world champion turned backcountry pioneer Craig Kelly - following his life and adventures in the world of snowboarding.  Eric Blehm, the author cut his literaryt teeth at the snowboarding publicatiln Transworld...
Published 03/21/24
Published 03/21/24
In this episode of Real Talk, Chad Otterstrom, Eddie Wall and Mark Sullivan discuss what it takes to become a pro in today's media and competition landscape.    They also talk about The Darkest White, a new book by author Eric Blehm that focus' on the life of nowboarding legend Craig Kelly.   Please consider supporting The Snowboard Project at http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject
Published 03/05/24
On this episode of the Snowboard Project we talk with artist Scott Lenhardt who has created the graphics for more than 60 Burton snowboards - including the women's first pro model, Free Thinker series and much more. His boards have been regularly featured on the podiums of the X-Games and Olympics. And here is the special news for all snowboard collectors out there - he is going to auction off all of the original artwork, sketches and boards that he had a hand in designing starting February...
Published 01/18/24
This week we talk with former snowboarding super pro Eddie Wall. This interview is somewhat different than the other ones Eddie has done and was both fun and interesting.    Please take the time to review the podcast and rate it.   and check our Patreon at http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject
Published 01/15/24
In this episode of Real Talk, Chad Otterstrom and Mark Sullivan discuss current snow conditions, events, videos and more.   Please consider supporting The Snowboard Project at http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject
Published 01/07/24
On this episode of The Snowboard Project, we talk to one of the godfathers of powder surfing, Shark Powderboard's Tim Wesley. ( http://sharkpowderboards.com ) Along with Wolle Nyvelt, Jeremy Jensen and Greg Todds Tim's long time dedication to pow surfing puts him amongst the most iconic contributers to the discipline.    If you are not farmiliar with powder surfing, check out some of these videos: Powsurfing! 2020-21 Sharksnowsurf season recap ...
Published 11/21/23
We are back with a new episode of Real Talk with Chad Otterstrom and Mark Sullivan. In this episode we talk about the preseason as well as the beginning of the new snowboarding season. Then we discuss the question, "What is wrong with snowboarding?"   Support independent snowboarding media at http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject Send us feedback at [email protected]    Here is a transcription of the show:   Mark (00:20.844) Today we have another episode of Real Talk on...
Published 11/12/23
The Splitboard Project is Brought to you by:   Spark R&D  http://sparkrandd.com   Cardiff Snowcraft  http://cardiffsnow.com   Tailgate Alaska  http://tailgatealaska.com     We kick off this episode of The Splitboard Project with Markus Moser guide with Splitboar-camps.at - a guide in Austria about his season. We then turn things over to  co-host and Spark R&D founder Will Ritter live from a mountain hamlet in Austria.  Will and Mark discuss the new trade shows in North America...
Published 01/31/23
The Splitboard Project is Brought to you by:   Spark R&D  http://sparkrandd.com   Cardiff Snowcraft  http://cardiffsnow.com   Tailgate Alaska  http://tailgatealaska.com     We kick off this episode of The Splitboard Project with co-host and Spark R&D founder Will Ritter live from the ski track. We talk with Silverton guide and former pro rider Chris Coulter about guiding on a splitboard. Will shares his Split Resolutions - Splitboard resolutions for the new year and finally we...
Published 01/11/23
  The Splitboard Project is Brought to you by:  Spark R&D http://sparkrandd.com Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Tailgate Alaska http://tailgatealaska.com   We kick off the new season of The Splitboard Project with co-host and Spark R&D founder Will Ritter.     Will also fills us in on some of the new Split videos this season with a Spark R&D movie event.  .  The Earn Your Turns Movie Night feared SOMOS - https://youtu.be/6nbM77hSEvg Boogie 3 -...
Published 12/05/22
In this episode I talk with Dustin James about the Tailgate Alaska event as well as adventure freeriding, which has become an evolution in the approach to Alaskan freeriding.   Brought to you by: Mark Sullivan Ender Song: Be Strog Tailgate Alaska verson by Sizzla Kalonji
Published 11/01/22
What to expect from season five of The Snowboard Project. Hosted by Mark Sullivan ________ Music by: F.T.B.• Robert Glasper  • In My Element Jazz https://music.apple.com/us/album/in-my-element/715791421
Published 10/10/22
The Splitboard Project Presented by Spark R&D EARTH DAY • Season Two Episode Five The Splitboard Project is a ‘magazine style’ podcast for splitboarders of every ability co-hosted by Spark R&D founder Will Ritter and The Snowboard Project host Mark Sullivan. Each month, The Splitboard Project will release a new episode to educate and entertain its listeners. In the our Fifth episode of the season, our segments include: SPARK R&D UPDATES FOR 2023! Feature INTERVIEW with NEIL...
Published 04/28/22
The scene in Alaska is a unique one in the world of winter sports - full of risk, challenge and ultimaterly - unlimited powder and mountains. In this new series we go in depth on the scene in Alaska. We start off this week with a short interview with a guy who pushes the limits of what is possible on a snowboard - albeit without sponsors, media exposure or a paycheck. Gary is a guy who works all season to ride - and push his own personal progression in the sport.  Artilect ...
Published 04/20/22
The scene in Alaska is a unique one in the world of winter sports - full of risk, challenge and ultimately - unlimited powder and mountains. In this new series we go in depth on the scene in Alaska. This week we with a number of participants and staff members from Tailgater Alaska - the annual freeride festival held on Thompson Pass. Artilect Studio http://artilect.studio Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Baldface Lodge http://baldface.com Tow Pro Lifts http://towpro-lifts.com ...
Published 04/01/22
The scene in Alaska is a unique one in the world of winter sports - full of risk, challenge and ultimately - unlimited powder and mountains. In this new series we go in depth on the scene in Alaska. This week we talk with Brady Longhurst, Kevin from Anchorage and Pat Cray about their experiences here. We also check in with Sean Clawson and Will Brommelsiek about their favorite runs around basecamp.  http://artilect.studio Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Baldface Lodge ...
Published 03/21/22
The scene in Alaska is a unique one in the world of winter sports - full of risk, challenge and ultimaterly - unlimited powder and mountains. In this new series we go in depth on the scene in Alaska. We start off this week with a short interview with a guy who pushes the limits of what is possible on a snowboard - albeit without sponsors, media exposure or a paycheck. Sean is a guy who works all season to ride - and push his own personal progression in the sport.  Artilect ...
Published 03/15/22
The Splitboard Project Presented by Spark R&D That Time of Year • Season Two Episode Two  The Splitboard Project is a ‘magazine style’ podcast for splitboarders of every ability co-hosted by Spark R&D founder Will Ritter and The Snowboard Project host Mark Sullivan. Each month, The Splitboard Project will release a new episode to educate and entertain its listeners. In the our third episode of the new season, our segments include: Live from the Splitboard Festival Spark R&D...
Published 03/07/22
Career Starter Pack: So You Want to be a Photograher? In this episode we take an in depth look on what it takes to be a professional photographer through the lens of those who have achieved success in the game.  Hosted and Produced by: Mark Sullivan   Business Development:  Mark Sullivan [email protected]     Subscribe to us on YouTube for video content {including Real Talk} www.youtube.com/c/thesnowboardproject   Please support The Snowboard Project: ...
Published 02/28/22
Featuring snowboarding legends Stevie Alters and Jason ‘J2’ Rasmus, this is a unique look into the life and legend of J2. The first half relates some pretty funny stories. The second half talks about dealing with cancer. This is a heavy episode. Be warned there is some ‘adult, not P.C.’ content in this episode. About: The Snowboard Projectis a new podcast about snowboarding featuring snowboarding former editor of Snowboarder Magazine and SNOWBOARD Magazine founder Mark Sullivan.     ...
Published 02/22/22
REAL TALK featuring Chad Otterstrom and Bjorn Leines.   This season our format will change to do deep dives on  a single subject matter - in this episode we talk OLYMPICS and in particular all of the excitementaround judging at the Olympics  with legend Bjorn Leines and legend and event judge Chad Otterstrom. Today's episode brought to you by Artilect http://artilect.studio Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Baldface Lodge http://baldface.com Tow Pro Lifts ...
Published 02/18/22
REAL TALK featuring Chad Otterstrom and Bjorn Leines.   This season our format will change to do deep dives on  a single subject matter - in this episode we talk Natural Selection with legend Bjorn Leines and legend and evnt judge Chad Otterstrom. Today's episode brought to you by Artilect http://artilect.studio Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Baldface Lodge http://baldface.com Tow Pro Lifts http://towpro-lifts.com Owner Operator HTTP://owneroperator.us United Shapes  ...
Published 02/11/22
The Olympic's have just kicked off and with it, controversy over the results from the slopestyle results. We check in with Brad Jay, on the ground in China. Today's episode brought to you by Artilect http://artilect.studio Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Tow Pro Lifts http://towpro-lifts.com Owner Operator HTTP://owneroperator.us United Shapes  http://unitedshapes.us 686 Outerwear http://686.com Electrovoice Microphones http://electrovoice.com  Oakley Snowboarding ...
Published 02/08/22
The Olympic's have just kicked off, so we checked in with brad J. who is on the ground as snowboarding announcer for host broadcaster OBS.   Today's episode brought to you by Artilect http://artilect.studio Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Tow Pro Lifts http://towpro-lifts.com Owner Operator HTTP://owneroperator.us United Shapes  http://unitedshapes.us 686 Outerwear http://686.com Electrovoice Microphones http://electrovoice.com  Oakley Snowboarding ...
Published 02/05/22