J2Zpodcast

Zack and Josh talk events, Low-Tide, schedule changes and a bit of hard skill opinions

The conversation covers the challenges of long-distance relationships in the ski industry, the impact of COVID on relationships and work, and the difficulties of obtaining visas for international work. The conversation covers the trends in snowboard equipment and industry, as well as the representation and challenges faced by women in the snowboarding industry.Chapters00:00 Discussion on Step-On Bindings01:08:32 Challenges of Seasonal Life01:33:26 Self-awareness and Improvement01:38:35 Demo Team Selection and Snowboarding Gear01:45:12 Interski and Future Plans

Zack's fault he got this out a little late. Josh and Zack talk pre season, recovery transition and new horizons!

Serious Nerd trio talk snowboarding, examiner struggles and systems!

Josh Interviews Siobahn and Rich about life, snowboarding and their respective careers.

Josh and Will chat NZ, the differences between here and Colorado, and a bit of Will's career so far.

National Team member Cori Lambert and Josh get into Costumes, instruction and plenty of your own questions!

Josh Interviews Free Ride World Tour rider Conrad Niven, and gets into travel, instruction and a bit of lifestyle!

Zack finally learned how to produce decent sounding audio after Josh's patience with his mediocre producing came to an end.

Josh and Zack talk what makes a good trainer, and some of the evolution a person may experience in their trainer journey. Audio remastered 5/21/25

Josh and Zack talk some base level things, and reminise about the small resorts of yore. Check out in pursuit of soul!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifbKVYn4UCg

After a busy season hiatus Josh is back from Pow and Zack is back from under the knife. We talk a little injury, a little vacation, and a little turn shape.

Kris Rulz. Josh Drools

Josh interviews first guest, Zack grumbles.

Zack Swears more in this episode!

Josh Talks his lesson and shares the stoke, Zack chats some snow league.

Josh and Zack talk some opinions, and start talking about current events in the Snowboard world.

Josh and Zack talk Holiday times, catch up on what happened over Summer for Josh, and of course, our shred of joy.

Josh and Zack navigate recording in different countries, we'll get better! Also, Snowboarders in management, the New Zealand teaching terrain, and probably the most voice modulation you'll hear out of Zack yet.

Josh and Zack talk some not so amazing aspects of being instructors.

Josh and Zack talk about separation (the fun kind, not the kind that leads to sadness).

Josh and Zack talk Mud Season, transitioning between associations and give some Kudos where Kudos are due.

Josh and Zack wrap up end of season thoughts, talk about what they've learned from the podcast, and ask some silly questions to each other.

Shop talk about the process to become an examiner, Zack is also still alive.

Josh and Zack Discuss the lesson Hand off, and the lessons which require a little more TLC.

Josh and Zack rediscuss Intermediate Lessons, Carving Tips, a new segment and old favorites.

Josh and Zack talk how the industry effects personal relationships, and instructors who are hard or soft skills focused. The regular Segments get some flare!

Almost national team, slightly burnt and Zack's thought. (Josh wrote this one)

We dive in to the different personas that appear around exam time and get back to what makes a great lesson.

Josh and Zack explore managing expectations, and trying solving an industry problem...

Josh and Zack talk pressure in and out of snowboarding.

Zack and Josh give introductions and move into new segments discussing interski, snowboarding counter culture, haircuts and more.

Josh and Zack start the podcast, and talk about first time lessons