In episode 99 of “All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding,” Chris Rogers, Brian Donovan, and Matt Larson unpack why jumping on a snowboard is difficult, emphasizing that takeoff dictates flight and landing and that timing is critical. They discuss how jumping on a snowboard differs due to being strapped to a board on a slippery, deforming surface with limited ankle range, added boot/board weight, stance width, and varying jump shapes/sizes. The hosts cover mechanics like resisting momentum through the transition, managing extension vs absorption, forward lean effects, strength demands (isometric/eccentric/concentric), speed, rider mass, board setup, and the pitfalls of following others into jumps.

00:35 Why Jumps Feel Scary

02:54 Jumping Sideways Explained

05:03 Slippery Surface Problem

05:59 Boots Stance And Ollies

07:37 Park Jumps Change Everything

11:06 Takeoff Dictates Flight

13:39 Timing Is The Whole Game

14:51 DIRT Model Side Quest

23:02 Why Boards Slip Out

25:42 Strength Beats Physics

31:12 Extension vs Taller

37:21 Following In for Speed

42:53 Reps and Hike Park

44:59 Snowboarding Music Picks

57:31 After Credits Banter

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The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast with AASI Snowboard National Team Members Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan. Tune in each week as we discuss snowboarding, snowsports instruction, instructor certification, and how, well, basically, we learned everything we need to know from snowboarding!

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⁠⁠⁠⁠Learned from Snowboarding⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠Brian Donovan⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Larson⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Rogers⁠

In episode 98 of “All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding,” Matt Larson, Brian Donovan, and Chris Rogers reunite for an unstructured catch-up after a missed recording when Matt got called to the hospital. They share seasonal updates (river trips in Montana, Vermont black fly season, travel, volleyball, motorcycles, a Pittsburgh birthday trip and sunburn, and Rogers’ basement renovation) and note ongoing work toward national alignment and Interski. The hosts reflect on how snowboarding pushed them into jobs that built work ethic and transferable skills, swapping stories about odd and tough gigs. They discuss best off-season jobs like raft guiding and team-building facilitation and float a potential Learn From Snowboarding meetup at Big Snow in New Jersey in September, plus a brief appearance from Matt’s mom, Barb Larson.

00:00 Fan Message Shoutout

02:11 Spring Catch Up

05:25 National Alignment Update

06:51 Vermont Summer Mode

15:30 Episode Intro And Format

16:38 Snowboarding Work Ethic

21:26 Weird Jobs Stories

25:08 Alaska Gold Dredge Tour

30:53 Enterprise Insurance Honesty

33:31 Best Side Hustles

33:45 Raft Guiding Life Skills

34:52 Ropes Course Facilitation

38:18 Skill Transfer and Fire Work

48:22 Big Snow Meetup Planning

51:43 Barb Larson Drops In

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The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast with AASI Snowboard National Team Members Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan. Tune in each week as we discuss snowboarding, snowsports instruction, instructor certification, and how, well, basically, we learned everything we need to know from snowboarding!

Hosts: Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan Website:http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com

Email: info@learnedfromsnowboarding.com

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⁠⁠⁠⁠Learned from Snowboarding⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠Brian Donovan⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Larson⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Rogers⁠

Chris rejoins Brian and Matt to recap the last episode on “chatter,” Rogers shares a Europe trip with Head Snowboards for 27/28 product testing that delivered an April powder day, helped him recognize season burnout, and renewed his stoke; the group discusses motivation during poor conditions and valuing community over snow quality. Donovan describes squeezing in two quick Copper laps with the Rider Rally/National Academy crew amid travel and road challenges. They read listener emails: Miles S passing his Level 3 teach at Mammoth, Jamie W’s detailed “Dirt vs TID” note to revisit, and John James’ binding highback-rotation feedback, sparking a debate and a “cut two, keep three” snowboard tech game. Matt adds a plug for a summer Chile carving camp at carvingtheandes.com.

00:44 Last Episode Recap

03:24 Europe Powder Reset

05:44 Motivation in Bad Conditions

11:58 Copper Laps and Community

18:20 Listener Emails and Shoutouts

23:46 Hot Take Highback Rotation

35:40 Cut Two Keep Three Game

43:35 Ride For Jake Date

47:45 Wrap Up And Plugs

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Thanks for listening and being part of our community. We love your questions and feedback—keep them coming!

The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast with AASI Snowboard National Team Members Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan. Tune in each week as we discuss snowboarding, snowsports instruction, instructor certification, and how, well, basically, we learned everything we need to know from snowboarding!

Hosts: Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan Website:http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com

Email: info@learnedfromsnowboarding.com

Instagram:

⁠⁠⁠⁠Learned from Snowboarding⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠Brian Donovan⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Larson⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Rogers⁠