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…

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…

In episode 89 of ‘All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding,’ hosts Chris Rogers, Brian Donovan, and Matt Larson discuss technical understanding for AASI exams and how that assessment criteria relates to the day-to-day of being an instructor. The conversation covers critical areas like equipment choices, physical development, and how varying snow…

In episode 88 of ‘All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding,’ hosts Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan delve into another episode of commonly misunderstood snowboarding terms with a focus on ‘rebound.’ The team discusses the nuances of rebound, its applications in snowboarding, and how it differs from retraction and redirection.…

In Episode 87 of the ‘All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding’ podcast, hosts Brian Donovan, Matt Larson, and Chris Rogers reflect on their podcast’s performance over the past year using Spotify Wrapped 2025 data. They celebrate a 264% increase in total audience, a 722% increase in new listeners, and 45,961 total…

In Episode 86 of ‘All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding,’ hosts Matt Larson, Brian Donovan, and Chris Rogers dive into navigating the holiday season as snowboarding instructors. The episode kicks off with light banter about the holidays and then moves into a discussion on the challenges and strategies for managing the…

In this episode of ‘All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding,’ Chris Rogers, Brian Donovan, and Matt Larson tackle a variety of hot takes and mailbag questions. The hosts start by sharing updates from their recent training sessions and travel adventures, discussing the pros and cons of powder skirts, bibs, and uniform…

In Episode 84 of the ‘All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding’ podcast, hosts Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan discuss strategies to increase training attendance and buy-in at ski and ride schools. As resorts open and clinics become available, they explore barriers to participation, such as financial concerns and time…

In this bonus Thanksgiving episode of ‘All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding’, hosts Brian Donovan, Chris Rogers, and Matt Larson gather for a laid-back, bonus session. The episode includes a discussion of favorite Thanksgiving dishes and a debate on the best type of M&M’s. The episode also delves into nostalgic reflections…

In this mini-episode of ‘All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding,’ hosts Brian Donovan, Matt Larson, and Chris Rogers return after a busy period of team and regional training. They share updates about their recent activities, including travel and new gear. The conversation shifts to the excitement of the snowboarding season, the…