In episode 92 of “All I Really Need to Know I Learned From Snowboarding,” hosts Matt Larson, Brian Donovan (recording from a moving car), and Chris Rogers return with a belated Valentine’s Day episode built around listener emails about meeting significant others through ski and snowboarding. They confirm the Vert Derby is Monday, February 23 at Highland Hills with a 30,000‑vert goal, invite listeners to join in person or remotely, and ask for Instagram updates/tagging (@learnedfromsnowboarding). The hosts read stories from Lawrence T, Jamie W, Mandy P, Rick P, and Jason O, then discuss why partners teaching partners often turns sour. The hot take covers Todd Richards’ Olympic big air hot‑mic “boring” comment. They wrap with Valentine’s shoutouts to their SOs, Vert Derby hype, and a note that the podcast hit 50,000 downloads.

00:00 Chairlift Callout & Welcome Back

02:17 Vert Derby Details: Date, Location, and 30K Vert Goal

05:49 Valentine’s Day Theme: Listener Love Stories Teaser

08:27 Lawrence T: Turning a Friend into a Wife (Plus Snow Skating Debate)

12:45 Jamie’s Story: Ski School Romance & Snow Widows/Widowers

17:29 How Often Do You Ride Together? Couples’ Snow Time Check-In

24:10 Mandy P: Missed Connections, Ski School Clinics & ‘Chalet’ Nostalgia

30:04 Rick P: Teaching Your Partner to Ride… and the ‘Divorce Lesson’ Reality

36:29 Why Partners Teaching Partners Crashes & Burns (Expectations, Vulnerability)

40:17 Good at Riding ≠ Good at Teaching: Snoop Dogg Ski Clip as Exhibit A

42:04 Instructor Cred vs. Viral Tips: Why Certification Still Matters

43:11 Snoop at the Olympics: Dressage, Kevin Hart, and Comedic Gold

44:38 Listener Mail Spotlight: Jason’s Snowboard Love Story & Teaching Wins

49:42 Reading, Audiobooks, and Subtitles: What Counts as ‘Reading’?

54:31 More Jason Shoutouts: Northeast Weekend Warriors & Community Vibes

56:49 Hot Take: Todd Richards’ ‘Boring’ Big Air Comment & The Spin-to-Win Problem

01:05:33 Wrap-Up: Verts Derby Hype, Valentine’s Shoutouts, and 50K Downloads

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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

In Episode 91 of the 'All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding' podcast, hosts Brian Donovan, Matt Larson, and Chris Rogers discuss strategies for getting into the right mental space and preparing for ski and snowboard assessments during peak exam season. The episode focuses on the importance of having confidence, understanding the assessment structure, and managing both physical and mental energy. The hosts also touch on their personal routines for success, the value of learning from failure, and the potential pitfalls during assessments. They wrap up with a lively discussion on the upcoming Winter Olympics, sharing their thoughts on key athletes to watch in snowboarding events.

BIG NEWS: The first LFS Pod meetup is officially ON! Join us for the Midwest Vert Derby on February 24, 2026 at Hyland Hills in Minnesota!

00:00 Introduction and Initial Banter

00:24 Event Announcement: Midwest Vert Derby

01:15 Details and Excitement for the Event

02:51 Personal Stories and Preparations

03:45 Welcome Back and Episode Introduction

04:02 Assessment Preparation and Mindset

08:49 Tips for Exam Success

12:01 Performance Cues and Mental Preparation

24:59 Teaching Performance and Handling Nervousness

34:43 Setting Up for Exam Success

34:53 Managing Travel and Logistics

35:38 Importance of Routine and Preparation

37:15 Personal Experiences and Strategies

38:34 Mental Preparation and Overcoming Challenges

49:20 Learning from Failure

54:28 Olympic Predictions and Discussions

01:05:21 Listener Engagement and Closing Remarks

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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

In Episode 90 of the 'All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding' podcast, hosts Matt Larson, Chris Rogers, and Brian Donovan dive into the importance of technical understanding as it relates to your own personal performance in snowboarding. As they approach their 100th episode, the trio discusses the newly introduced assessment criteria that require instructors to not only analyze others but also understand and articulate their own performance. They explore the interconnectedness between equipment, terrain, and personal skills, emphasizing the significance of practicing self-analysis. Topics include recognizing symmetry in turns, the impact of equipment on performance in cold weather, and the concept of real versus ideal performance. The episode is packed with insights aimed at helping snowboard instructors enhance their teaching methods and personal riding skills.

00:00 Introduction and Opening Jokes

00:18 Episode Introduction and Hosts

00:50 Discussion on Personal Performance in Snowboarding

01:08 Assessment Criteria and Equipment Choices

02:00 Technical Understanding and Movement Analysis

02:13 Importance of Self-Analysis in Snowboarding

02:41 Snowboarding Fundamentals and Personal Performance

04:35 Challenges in Demonstrating Snowboarding Techniques

07:25 Training and Feedback in Snowboarding

16:52 Connecting Kinesthetic Feelings with Observations

23:27 Pattern Recognition and Mileage in Snowboarding

35:06 Analyzing the Conversation Flow

35:33 Understanding Fundamentals in Snowboarding

37:22 Assessment Criteria and Movement Analysis

42:22 Symmetry in Snowboarding Turns

53:35 Exploring Asymmetrical Side Cuts

01:04:52 Listener Questions and Hot Takes

01:09:59 Concluding Thoughts and Community Engagement

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• Check out the merch on our website: http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com

• Send your questions for future mailbag episodes to info@learnedfromsnowboarding.com

• Follow us on socials @LearnedFromSnowboarding

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