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Thank U Snowboarding
Welcome to “Thank U Snowboarding,” the podcast that dives deep into the rich history and vibrant culture of UK snowboarding. From the early pioneers handcrafting boards in the Scottish Highlands to today’s Olympic medalists and world champions, we’re uncovering the incredible stories behind an island nation that, despite its lack of towering peaks, has made a monumental impact on the snowboarding world.
Join us as we chat with the trailblazers, innovators, and everyday riders who have shaped…
Episodes
Thank U SnowboardingSeason 2 Trailer - Its coming...
Welcome to “Thank U Snowboarding,” the podcast that dives deep into the rich history and vibrant culture of UK snowboarding. From the early pioneers…
Thank U SnowboardingThank U Snowboarding - S1 - Ep18 - Danny Wheeler
Danny, for a long time, was far and away the most powerful stylish and progressive rider the UK had produced. He made his presence felt, not just in the UK…
Thank U SnowboardingThank U Snowboarding - S1 - Bonus Episode
Well, we are nearly there... The last episode for ths winter is coming next week, but in the meantime (which means I haven't recorded it yet) here is a mix of…
Thank U SnowboardingThank U Snowboarding - S1 - Ep17 - Mark Munson
For those of you who don't know Mark Munson, and there are probably a lot of you, Mark is one of our cultures true individuals, almost aggresively so. Its fair…
Thank U SnowboardingThank U Snowboarding - S1 - Ep16 - Juliet Elliott
Snowboarder, guitarist, model, influencer, mother. It would be easy to not like someone like Juliet if you just looked at what she has done on paper, but that…
Thank U SnowboardingThank U Snowboarding - S1 - Ep15 - Ian Felton
Ian Felton orchestrated a few things that have had a lasting impression on UK snowboard culture. From Kaos Mountain Wear, to Kaos The Movie, his work with the…
Thank U SnowboardingThank U Snowboarding - S1 - Ep14 - Vicky and Nige Brookes
Vicky and Nige Brookes are lifers, simple as that. They have built their lives around a love of snowboarding, finding any which way to keep them doing what…
Thank U SnowboardingThank U Snowboarding - S1 - Ep13 - Matt Barr
Matt Barr, quietly (mostly) helped shape what UK snowboard culture, and the wider worldwide culture, looked like over the last three decades. Matt recognised…
Thank U SnowboardingThank U Snowboarding S1 - Ep12 - Oggy
When I first thought of the podcast, Oggys story is one I wanted to tell. This guy hasn't lived the life per se, but he has lived, and continues to live, his…
Thank U SnowboardingThank U Snowboarding - S1 - E11 - Tom Willmott
Its quite funny how UK snowboarders have spread themselves around the globe, I mean, its not funny per se, but UK snowboarding, for a small country, has a…
Thank U SnowboardingThank U Snowboarding - S1 - Ep10 - Lesley Mckenna
I was stoked to find out that Lesley was in Laax last week,she was there doing research for her PHD, with maybe a little family holiday thrown in, as her…
Thank U SnowboardingThank U Snowboarding - S1 - E9 - Coolbus Rob
I've been waiting to do this one.... Rob invited me over to Bourg St Maurice to record this episode, but I couldn't make it work. I told him I was gonna be in…
Thank U SnowboardingThank U Snowboarding - S1 - Ep8 - Tom Kingsnorth
Seeing a grom grow into a really great adult sums it up for me with Tom. Our paths first crossed at a dryslope in SE London way back in the 90's when Tom was a…
Thank U SnowboardingThank U Snowboarding - S1 - Ep7 - David Cracknell
In my opinion, one of the most stylish riders to come out of the UK, and yeah, that might have a little family bias attached, but I'm claiming it. I've been…
Thank U SnowboardingThank U Snowboarding - S1 - Ep6 - Eddie Spearing
No-one has influenced the UK scene, and driven it in its current direction than Eddie Spearing. OK, that might be a bit of hyperbole there, but certainly…
Thank U SnowboardingThank U Snowboarding - S1 - Ep5 - Graeme Chalmers
Fairy unknown in the history of UK snowboarding, a name lost to time. Maybe due to the fact that he sort of existed outside the UK scene to an extent. From…
Thank U SnowboardingThank U Snowboarding - S1 - Ep4 - Becci Malthouse
I've not really ever chatted that much with Becci before, a few short conversations here and there at various events, but she feels like someone I should have…
Thank U SnowboardingThank U Snowboarding - S1 - Ep3 - Stuart Duncan
This weeks episode is with one of the pioneers of snowbooarding in the UK, and its not a term I use lightly... Stuart found snowboarding through skateboarding…
Thank U SnowboardingThank U Snowboarding S1 - Ep 2 - Melanie Leando
A great catch up with an old friend, Melanie entered the scene in the late 90's quickly establishing herself as an outstanding snowboarder, making a mark on…
Thank U SnowboardingThank U Snowboarding S1 - Ep 1 - Ed Leigh
Ed Leigh is in snowboarding for life, I'm not entirely sure there is anyone who can speak so eloquently about the experience of snowboarding and why you should…