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Air Time Podcast

jody wachniak

Raw, honest conversations with the riders, filmmakers, and legends who shape snowboard culture. Hosted by pro snowboarder Jody Wachniak from Whistler, BC.

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S1 · E141
Wednesday · 1 hr 6 min
Chrome Country Panel Talk - Hosefros, Finestone, Miskiman, Rasman & Doyle
On today's episode, we're on the ground at the Chrome Country premiere in Whistler. Darrah Reid-McLean catches up with the crew: Chris Rasman, Keegan Hosefros, Sean Miskiman, Finn Finestone and Thomas Doyle. They get into the creative process, what a project like this brings to the snowboard community, and the defining moments of arguably one of the heaviest films of the season. It's a look at the dedication, artistry and passion it takes to make a true snowboard film. Live on Air Time's YouTube November 2nd. Presented by Monster Energy Supported by Arc'teryx, The Source Board Shop, Baldface Lodge, YETI, Vans Snow and Gibbons Whistler
S1 · E140
October 14 · 2 hr 35 min
Dusty Henricksen
Dusty Henricksen is redefining the art of modern snowboarding. Known for his effortless, skate-influenced style, creative flow, and insane technical ability, the Mammoth Mountain local has quickly become a fan favorite and a dominant force the sport. From winning X Games gold at just 17 years old to dropping heavy street parts, In Buster 1 & 2 Dusty proves that progression is all about how you ride Presented by @MonsterEnergy Supported by Vans, Arcteryx, The Source Board Shop, Gibbons Whistler, Yeti and Baldface Lodge
S1 · E139
September 29 · 2 hr 32 min
Marty Vachon
Marty Vachon is one of snowboarding's most respected and underrated riders. In this episode, we get into Marty's career, growing up riding in Canada, chasing contests and video parts, sponsorships, burnout, progression, and the reality of trying to make a living as a professional snowboarder. We also talk about his approach to tricks like cab 270s and back lips, some of his biggest career moments and his new chapter working with X Games League and X Games Whistler. A proper snowboard conversation with one of the best out. Presented by Monster Energy Supported by Vans, Arcteryx, The Source Board Shop, Gibbons Whistler, Yeti and Baldface Lodge
S1 · E138
September 16 · 1 hr 32 min
Bryan Bowler
PARK WIZARD. There's a 100% chance that if you've spent any time in a snowboard park anywhere on Earth over the last 15–20 years, you've seen or ridden with Bryan, doing combos that make absolutely no sense to anyone, wearing the loudest kit of all time, and unapologetically being Bryan 24/ 7. One of the most beloved boarders out there, with a heart of GOLD. Thanks for coming on, Bryan! Presented by @monsterenergy Supported by @arcteryx @baldfacelodge @sourceboards @gibbonswhistler @yeti
S1 · E137
August 19 · 3 hr 20 min
Pascal Gallant
Pascal Gallant is a true legend behind the lens. Starting out snowboarding, skateboarding and biking in the mid '80s, Pascal was filming some of the best snowboarders in the world by the mid 90s. His career has crossed paths with some of snowboarding's most influential film crews, including Mack Dawg Productions, Absinthe Films and many more. Alongside his brother, the late, great Martin Gallant, Pascal also started The Gathering Collective, creating a platform for the underdogs of snowboarding and giving riders an opportunity to be seen. Decades later, Pascal is still behind the camera, still filming the best in the world and still contributing to snowboarding in a way that's impossible to measure. We sat down to talk about his early days, a lifetime behind the lens, The Gathering, Mackdawg, his brother Martin and the stories from a career spent documenting snowboarding history. Enjoy! Presented by Monster Enegry Supported by Arc'teryx, Baldface Lodge, Source Snow & Skate Shop, Gibbons Whistler
S1 · E136
July 14 · 1 hr 49 min
Mason "JAR" Lemery
Mason "Jar" Lemery is one of the most exciting riders to come up in snowboarding right now. A Vermont kid who made the move out west, Mason blew up in 2024 with a breakout season that earned him Slush Magazine's Rookie of the Year, capped off by his part in Brown Cinema's Knights of the Brown Table. Homie has zero hesitation, he's a beast. Nephew of the legendary Jake Blauvelt, Mason's spent time in the mountains with some of the best to ever do it, from John Jackson to Ben Ferguson and more. These opportunities present themselves to Mason because he's a SOLID guy and someone who truly loves the adventure of life. Whether he's sending it in the backcountry or lapping the park, he rides with an energy you can't fake. Big fan. Enjoy! Presented by Monster Energy Supported by Arc'teryx, The Source, Baldface Lodge, Gibbons Whistler
June 30 · 2 hr 17 min
Leo Hoorn
From the mountains of Smithers, BC to the Himalayas, Greenland, Alaska and beyond, Leo Horn has built a career as one of the most respected adventure filmmakers in the world. A Cinematographer but a Skateboarder and Snowboarder first. Leo has worked with everyone - Sandbox, Sherpas Cinema, National Geographic, Arc'teryx, BMW, Rolex and many many more, capturing stories in some of the most remote and unforgiving places on Earth. In this episode we dive into fear, risk, expedition life, filmmaking, crew dynamics, trusting your gut and what it really takes to tell stories where the stakes couldn't be higher. If you love the outdoors, this one's for you. Presented by Monster Enegry Supported by Source Boards, Arc'teryx, Gibbons Whistler, Baldface Lodge, YETI
S1 · E134
June 10 · 2 hr 29 min
Dr. Dom Vallee
Olympian. Professional snowboarder. Doctor of Chinese medicine. This week on Air Time, we sit down with Dom Vallée, whose journey has taken her from World Cup snowboard cross tracks and the Olympic Games to opening her own health and wellness clinic in Whistler. After losing her mother to cancer, Dom found a new purpose in helping others live healthier lives. Through a combination of Chinese and Western medicine, she's built a practice focused on keeping people moving, recovering, and doing what they love for as long as possible. We talk about her years as a professional snowboarder, competing on the world's biggest stage, navigating life after sport, overcoming personal challenges, and the lessons she's learned along the way. Whether you're into snowboarding, health and wellness, injury recovery, performance, or simply hearing stories of people who have reinvented themselves, there's a lot to take away from this one. Thanks for coming on the show, Dom. 🙏 #Snowboarding #Olympics #HealthAndWellness #ChineseMedicine #Whistler #AirTimePodcast
S1 · E133
May 26 · 2 hr 18 min
Brock Nielsen
Brock is one of snowboarding's hidden gems, posted up behind the lens. Quiet, observant and constantly digesting the world through a camera, you can feel that raw authenticity in everything he creates. From getting thrown into the mix with legends like Nate Bozung and Matty Ryan during the iconic BOZWRECK era, Brock helped document a true cult classic chapter of snowboard filmmaking. He captured and brought to life a side of snowboarding that was often overlooked by the mainstream. Names like Bradshaw, Bennee, Deadlung and Keegan are just a few of the legends he filmed during the prime of their careers. Over the years, Brock has continued to build a style that feels timeless, he has the ability to make moments feel real, not staged or forced. The last Brown Cinema film - Knights Of The Brown Table says it all. From Absinthe Films, Adidas, Torment Magazine, The North Face, SIMS and beyond riders, brands and snowboarding as a hole are grateful to have him in the mix. So what's next for Brock? Tune in. Thanks for coming on the show! Presented by Monster Enegery Supported by Vans, Arc'teryx, The Source, Gibbons Whistler, Baldface Lodge
S1 · E132
May 13 · 1 hr 49 min
Jamie Lynn ft. Brin Alexander
We sit down with one of the greatest snowboarders of all time, Jamie Lynn. It's hard to put into words what snowboarding would've become without the passion, creativity, style, and raw skateboard influence Jamie brought to the culture. From exploding onto the scene in the early '90s to staying relevant for over 35+ years, Jamie has had one of the most impactful careers in snowboard history. A true snowboarder's snowboarder. This conversation was recorded during the 2026 Natural Selection Tour and after wrapping up the podcast, one of my close friends Brin Alexander happened to walk by the room. I figured we had to capitalize on the moment and get Brin on the mic too. Brin is one of the most promising young snowboarders coming out of Canada right now and honestly one of the most talented riders on the planet. The definition of an all-terrain snowboarder; park, powder, street, side hits the guy can ride absolutely everything. Jamie and I dive into topics like fatherhood, the early days of snowboarding, the evolution of snowboard culture, and how brands have failed the industry in the past. We also talk about how companies can move forward in a way that actually represents snowboarding and builds something lasting. Brin and I catch up on filming, Natural Selection and what's next for the new generation of snowboarding. Really grateful to have both of these legends on the podcast. Jamie is undeniably one of the most influential riders of all time and Brin is well on his way. Presented by Monster Energy Supported by Arc'teryx, Vans Snow, The Source Snowboard & Skate Shop, Baldface Lodge, and Gibbons Whistler. #Snowboarding #JamieLynn #NaturalSelection #SnowboardPodcast #AirTime #MonsterEnergy #VansSnow #VolcomSnow #LibTech #BackcountrySnowboarding #SnowboardCulture
S1 · E131
April 7 · 2 hr 11 min
Elena Hight
One of the most respected ATV's do it, from X-Games metals to the Olympics and now continues to show up at the Natural Selection year after year. She's truly done it all, across every lane of snowboarding and continues to evolve and grow. She's become one of the greats in big mountain riding and honestly, one of the best we've seen since Victoria. We get into everything, the highs and lows of her contest career, navigating loss, what the mountains give back to her and how her relationship with snowboarding has changed over time, her heroes, her new pup and everything in between. From halfpipe pressure to big mountain freedom, this one really shows who she is. A conversation with someone who's lived every side of snowboarding. Tune in. Honoured. 🙏
S1 · E130
March 25 · 1 hr 37 min
Natural Selections - Travis Rice, Mark McMorris, Blake Moller, Billy Pelchat, Zoi Sadowski-Synnott, Yuki Kadono, Circe Wallace, Liam Griffin
We sat down with some of the legends at Natural Selection Tour 2026, plus a few of the people behind the scenes who keep the whole thing moving. Featuring - Travis Rice, Mark McMorris, Blake Moller, Billy Pelchat, Zoi Sadowski-Synnott, Yuki Kadono, Circe Wallace and Liam Griffin. Hosted by Jody Wachniak and Darrah Reid Mclean A heavy mix of legends and next up riders. These conversations went down in Revelstoke, right in between qualifiers and finals… so yeah, it's a bit raw and there's some background noise. I debated not using it but the conversations were too good to leave on the table. Appreciate you tuning in, this one's got some real gems in it. Enjoy. Presented by Monster Engery Supported by Gibbons Whistler, Arc'teryx, The Source, Vans, Baldface Lodge Thumbnail Photo - Rob Lemay
S1 · E129
February 26 · 2 hr 35 min
Keegan Hosefros
Keegan Hosefros is the definition of all-terrain. Streets, pow, side hits, pipe whatever's in front of him, he makes it look proper. He's definitely been focused on the powder lately with his eyes on NST and a Pro model board. We get into the grind behind filming, working with the OG legends, the mental side of comparison, future goals and more. This kid's got a bright future, big fan. Tune in! Presented by Monster Energy Supported by Vans Snow, Gibbons Whistler, Arc'treyx, The Sourse Snow & Skate Shop, Baldface Lodge #AirTimePodcast #ActionSports #SnowboardCulture #Filmmaking #Snowboarding #snowboard #airtimetv #keeganhosefros #keegan #jodywachniak #airtime
S1 · E128
February 3 · 3 hr 54 min
Sean Kearns
Sean Kearns isn't just part of snowboard history, he helped build it. From the Whiskey films that defined an era, to shaping the culture behind the scenes as a filmmaker, producer, and entrepreneur, Sean Kearns has been quietly steering snowboarding's direction for decades. His film legacy runs deep: Whiskey 1-4, 20/20, Technical Difficulties, to the Forum movies; The Resistance, True Life, Nixon Jib Fest, Shakedown, Chulksmack, That, etc. Skateboarder. Snowboarder. Filmmaker. If you rode in the 90s, wore out VHS tapes or care about how this culture actually came together this conversation hits deep. And yes, there were some serious leasons learnt along the way. This one's special. Thank you Sean. Our Kind of Chaos is an unreleased documentary you'll want to keep your eyes peeled for, it's currently making the rounds at film festivals. An incredible, raw and very eye-opening film. Huge respect to Clay Larson, Ryan Stutt and the entire team for bringing this one to life. Enjoy the show. Important Note: This episode touches on addiction and mental health. If this brings anything up for you or someone you care about please reach out to a mental health professional or trusted support. Presented by Monster Energy Supported by Vans Snow, Gibbons Whistler, Arc'treyx, The Sourse Snow & Skate Shop, Baldface Lodge #AirTimePodcast #SeanKearns #WhiskeyFilms #SnowboardingHistory #VHSera #ActionSports #SnowboardCulture #Filmmaking #Infamous #NorthVancouver
S1 · E127
January 21 · 1 hr 31 min
Lucas Beaufort
This week on the show we sit down with Lucas Beaufort 🇫🇷🎨 We get into personal growth, carving out your own lane and the pressure of putting yourself in a box as an artist. The rules (and breaking them), Lucas' dreams, snowboarding, skateboarding, and building something bigger than yourself through community. Lucas has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world and accomplished things many artists dream of but we talk honestly about how those opportunities come from insanely hard work, belief, and staying true to your vision. We also dive into his new event The Common Line, creating space for people to connect, create, and belong. A real one. Honest conversation. Lots of perspective. Enjoy this one. Presented by Monster Energy Supported by Arcteryx, The Source, Gibbons Whistler, Vans Snow, Baldface Lodge #AirTimePodcast #Snowboarding #Skateboarding #ArtAndAction #CreativeLife #FrenchArtist #HardWorkPaysOff #CommunityOverCompetition #TheCommonLine #CarveYourOwnLane
S1 · E126
January 6 · 2 hr 44 min
Spencer O'Brien
This week on the show, we sit down with the legend Spencer O'Brien, fresh off her Natural Selection Tour win. Spencer continues to inspire, time and time again. Based between Vancouver Island and Whistler, she's spent years riding and competing at the absolute highest level, X Games medals, Olympian, 100-foot park jumps, the US Open Snowboarding Championships, the streets… you name it, she's done it. From a Burton kid, to Nike, and now riding for Vancouver-based Arc'teryx, Spencer has grown into one of the true greats of the sport. This conversation goes well beyond podiums and contest wins. Huge thanks to Spence for the honesty, perspective, and inspiration. Enjoy the show! To support the show visit - www.patreon.com/c/airtimepodcast Presented by Monster Energy Supported by Arc'teryx, Baldface Lodge, Vans Snow, Gibbons Whistler, The Source Board Shop
S1 · E126
Dec 17, 2025 · 1 hr 56 min
The Common Line - Industry Panel Talk
A truly special conversation with 12 of my favourite individuals in snowboarding spanning first-generation pioneers like Devun Walsh and Dano Pendygrasse to the next wave coming up like Caleb Chomlack and everyone in between. We dug into snowboard history, the backcountry and how to navigate it safely, the importance of local shops, the industry and where it's headed, and of course, the future. Features - Mark Sollors, Mikey Cicarelli, Jess Kimura, Darrah Reid, Devun Walsh, Dano Pendygrasse, Jon Martin, Mary France Roy, Ben Belioiq, Gabe Langlois, Lucas Belfort, Chris Rasman, Caleb Chomlack, Nick Heringa Hosted at Evo Whistler, this was something special. Huge thank you to @lucas_beaufort, the artist and visionary behind the entire conversation, for bringing this to life. Thank you for creating The Common Line. Already looking forward to the group chat next year and continuing to elevate this experience for our community! Thank you. Enjoy! Thank you - XL Audio Visual for setting up the panel with prop mics and gear! Presented by Monster Energy Supported by Baldface Lodge, K2 Snowboarding, Vans, The Source Snow & Skate Shop, and Gibbons Whistler
S1 · E125
Nov 26, 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
Monster Team - Kevin Backstrom, Sage Kotsenburg, Lauren Derminio and Ludvig Billtoft
Monster hosted a heavy premiere night - Eternal Descent ( Sage Kotsenburg ), Cease & Desist ( Beyond Medals ) and a new pipe documentary from Marcus Skin on Ayumu Hirano and Kaishu Hirano. We linked up at the Monster House in Park City and I sat down with Sage Kotsenburg, Kevin Backstrom, Lauren Derminio aka Lolo and Ludwig Billtoft to talk recent projects, upcoming plans, enjoy! It was also Zak Hales 20th year on Monster. Legend. Tune in. 🔥 Presented by: Monster Energy Supported by: Vans Snow, Yeti, K2 Snowboarding, Gibbons Whistler, Autumn Headwear, Baldface Lodge #snowboarding #SageKotsenburg #BeyondMedals #CeaseAndDesist #EternalDescent #AyumuHirano #KaishuHirano #ParkCity #Utah #MonsterEnergy #AirTimePodcast #AirTimeTV #snowboardmovie #premierenight #slc #actionSports
S1 · E124
Nov 12, 2025 · 3 hr 31 min
JF Pelchat - Wildcats
From a young, keen French Canadian kid who migrated to Whistler in the mid 80's to becoming one of snowboarding's most influential pros in the mid 90's, JF Pelchat's story is built on dedication to the craft. A second generation ripper, he rode for Airwalk, helped pioneer the iconic Wildcats crew and later help changed snowboarding with NOW Bindings and Skate-Tech. Known for his ability to high jump onto any table while drinking and bring unmatched energy to every session on and off the hill, JF continues to inspire through creativity, family and passion. Today, he's not only a proud husband but a father raising the next generation with two daughters Billy and Juliette who are quickly becoming the next big thing in snowboarding! Tune in GIVEAWAY - To enter, head to JF's Instagram – @wildcatsog and follow the link in his bio. You can purchase as many entries as you like by buying a postcard featuring Martin Gallant's iconic method from Transworld Snowboarding's 1992 issue. All proceeds go directly to support Martin's fight against cancer. Each postcard helps a true snowboarding legend and gets you a chance to win a 1-of-1 custom Wildcats Snowboard, built by Rob Dow from Wired Snowboards. JF will announce the winner on Instagram. Thank you for your support and good luck! Presented by @monsterenergy Supported by @baldfacelodge @thesourceboards @k2snowboarding @vanssnow @gibbonswhistler #JFpelchat #Snowboarding #Wildcats #NowBindings #AirTimePodcast #SnowboardLegends #Whistler #Canada #giveaway #wildcasts #lilbastards #airtimepodcast #airtimetv #thebombhole #bombhole #slushmagazine #tormentmagazine #kingsnowmagazine #methodmagazine #monsterenergy
S1 · E123
Oct 15, 2025 · 1 hr 37 min
Megafauna | The Realm - Air Time Podcast
Darrah Reid, legendary pro snowboarder, sits down and interviews the Megafauna crew for their newest film The Realm. We interview the crew at the premiere venue here in Whistler BC. Enjoy! Featuring: Brin Alexander, Darcy Sharpe, Ståle Sandbech, Torgeir Bergrem, Chris Rasman, Mikey Ciccarelli, Mark Sollors, Jody Wachniak, Sean Miskiman, and Jack MacDoughall. Directed by The Manboys chief of staff Rusty Ockenden, who's managed to squeeze every last drop of magic out of these generational talents. Presented by Monster Energy Supported by Vans, K2 Snowboarding, Baldface Lodge, Gibbons Whistler, and Source Boards www.airtimepodcast.com #airtime #airtimetv #airtimepodcast #snowboarding #megafauna #snowboardpodcast #snowboard #podcast #therealm #themanboys

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