The LAAX Open Special: Frothing, Pros, and Peter Crouch (Minus Ollie)

We are live from the mountains! Jen and Jonesy are coming to you from the legendary LAAX Open in Switzerland. Ollie is conspicuously absent (we explain why, and yes, it involves us leaving him hanging), so it’s a duo mission today. The "froth" levels are high as we discuss celebrity sightings, the insane progression in the halfpipe, and the pressure of Olympic qualification. Plus, we break down the brutal reality of the "Home Run" and why Peter Crouch was getting a ski lesson from a Team GB coach. 🎙️ Key Highlights Where is Ollie? Ollie isn’t here. Is he dead? No. Was he livid because Jen and Jonesy forgot to record with him twice due to a mix of work and après? Yes. An official apology is issued. The LAAX Open Vibe Jen gets starstruck seeing Ayumu Hirano with a towel and Scotty James (fresh off watching his Netflix doc, Pipe Dream). Discussion on the insane wealth in snowboarding (thanks to the Stroll connection) and the current "rude health" of the Halfpipe discipline. The Scott McMorris Incident Old snowboard pro and "3D Printed" human Scott McMorris joins the crew for a shred. Peer pressure from Ed Leigh leads to a disastrous attempt at a board slide on a down rail. Result: A classic "coy whiplash" and a massive bruise on the bottom. The Random Peter Crouch Spot Jen bumps into football legend Peter Crouch in the queue. He’s fast approaching "National Treasure" status but might need to switch to snowboarding because those skis looked huge. Fun Fact: He was getting a lesson from Mia Brookes' coach! Competition Updates & Olympic Dreams Val Guseli: The Aussie Wonder Kid is going huge and potentially qualifying for both Pipe and Slopestyle. Jamie Anderson: A heartfelt look at her comeback attempt. It wasn't to be this time, but maximum respect for the effort while juggling motherhood. The Chloe Kim Situation: She’s out with a shoulder injury, meaning the showdown with Korean phenom Gaon Choi is delayed until Milan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices