Switch Board Podcast

🔥 THE HOST IS ON THE HOT SEAT! 🔥Switch Board Podcast – Season 1: The Forum Chronicles | Episode 12This time, the mic gets flipped! 🎙️ Professional snowboarder Eddie Wall takes over as guest host and puts Switch Board creator, podcast host & pro snowboarder Stevie Bell in the hot seat.They go deep on Forum, snowboarding, the behind-the-scenes stories, and the moments that helped shape an era. 🏂🔥This one is raw. This one is personal. And you KNOW Eddie is going to ask the questions. 👀THE FORUM CHRONICLES CONTINUES.

Switchboard Podcast - Season One: ForumChronicles | Episode 11This episode of Forum Chronicles brings together Kareem El Rastafari and co-host Eddie Wall for another deep dive into the stories, characters, and chaos that made the Forum era legendary.Old memories, behind-the-scenes stories, and plenty of snowboard history-this is another chapter you don't want to miss.

Three great minds, one conversation. Join team manager Kevin Keller, and team riders Daniel Ek, and Nic Sauve as they bring fresh perspectives, real stories, and plenty of personality to the Switchboard Podcast. This is one episode you won’t want to miss!

Go behind the lens with Jeremy Pettit and Tim Peare, the creative duo behind Switchboard’s video and photography. From unforgettable shoots to creative wins (and a few behind-the-scenes stories), this episode dives into what it takes to capture moments that make an impact. Whether you’re a content creator or just love great storytelling, you won’t want to miss this one.

What was it really like to build Forum under original owner Raul Reis Jr.—and how did everything change after Burton acquired the brand?Bryan Knox, Dan McNamara, Rob Meyers, and Jared Eberhardt share an inside look at Forum's evolution, from the culture and vision that defined the Four Star era under Raul Reis Jr. to the challenges, opportunities, and realities of the Burton transition. It's an honest conversation about the people, the business, and the decisions that shaped one of snowboarding's most influential brands.If you've ever wanted the real story behind Forum, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

The best stories never make the final cut.Join John, Jackson, Jake Blauvelt, and Ikka Bacstrom as they take you behind the scenes of filming Forum movies. From epic powder days and relentless travel to unexpected challenges, unforgettable sessions, and the moments that shaped the film, this episode dives into the adventures, friendships, and chaos that come with chasing snow around the world.

Season 1, Episode 6: "Video Gangs" is a full-speed throwback and a real-time reality check on the crews that built snowboard video culture. Rob Mathis, Eddie Wall, Laurie Heskari, and Joni Malmi break down the missions, the madness, and the loyalty behind the lens-how crews formed, how parts got made, and why style and identity mattered as much as the riding.If you've ever lived for video premieres, rewound parts until the tape wore out, or wondered what it took to represent a crew, this one delivers. Watch now-then tell us: what crew defined your era?

Episode 5 continues our story of the Forum 8. Part Two of the Forum 8 picks up right where Episode Five left off, inside the energy, pressure, and pure creativity of the Forum 8. This is the crew that helped define an era: eight riders, eight different styles, one mission: push snowboarding forward and do it their way. Stevie breaks down what it really felt like being in that room (and on that program): the standards, the chaos, the laughs, the late nights, and the moments that turned into legacy.This episode goes deeper than highlights. It's about the culture behind the clips-how the Forum 8 moved as a unit, how each personality shaped the brand, and what it took to earn your place when the spotlight was on. If you care about the real history of snowboarding-not the polished version-this one's for you.

Forum Chronicles: the 20-Year reunion of the Forum 8 brings the crew back together to relive the era that changed snowboarding forever: the trips, the chaos, the creativity, the wins, the wipeouts, and the brotherhood that built a legacy bigger than any single brand.This one is for the riders who were there, and the next generation who need to hear how it really went down. Raw stories, behind-the-scenes details, and the kind of energy you only get when history and friendship collide.

Episode 3 is a must-listen for anyone who cares about how Forum became Forum.Stevie sits down with Travis Wood to trace the full arc-going from pro snowboarder to stepping behind the curtain and working in Forum's marketing department, where he helped shape the brand, the message, and the energy around the Forum team. This isn't just a career change story; it's a look at how the culture gets built when riders start calling the shots off the hill, too.

Episode 2 of the Switch Board Podcast features Raul Reis; a pivotal force in snowboarding culture and the founder of Four Star Distribution, the engine behind iconic brands like Forum, Special Blend, Foursquare, Circa Shoes, and Jeenyus Snowboards. Raul sits down to break down how those brands came to life, what it took to build something real in a fast-changing industry, and the behind-the-scenes decisions that helped shape an entire era of riding, style, and storytelling.This episode goes beyond nostalgia. It's a candid look at legacy, risk, and resilience-from the early days to the pressure of keeping a movement alive. Tap in, then drop a comment with your favorite Forum/Special Blend memory, and subscribe so you don't miss what's next in the Switch Board / Forum Chronicles run.

Season one of Forum Chronicles kicks off with a legendary roundtable featuring Blaise Rosenthal, Pat Bridges, Todd "T-Bird" Richards, Mike Ranquet, and Dale Rehberg-five voices who helped shape snowboarding and define an era. In this first episode, we dive deep into the stories, energy, chaos, creativity, and culture that made Forum more than just a brand-it became a movement.From behind-the-scenes memories to untold moments that helped build one of the most influential names in snowboarding, this conversation captures the heart of what Forum meant to the riders, the industry, and the community. Expect real talk, history, laughs, and the kind of authenticity that only comes from the people who lived it.