All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding

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…

In this episode, hosts Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan dive into the ATML model (Approach, Takeoff, Maneuver, Landing) used for teaching and analyzing freestyle snowboarding. They discuss the importance of breaking down tricks into these four zones, providing insights on how understanding each phase can improve performance and troubleshooting. The conversation blends nostalgic…

In Episode 82 of the ‘All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding’ podcast, hosts Matt Larson, Chris Rogers, and Brian Donovan explore the Fitts and Posner model of motor skill development. They discuss its application to snowboarding and skiing instruction, breaking down the stages of cognitive, associative, and autonomous learning. The trio…

In Episode 81 of the ‘All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding’ podcast, hosts Chris Rogers, Brian Donovan, and Matt Larson share listener feedback and dive into a series of hot takes. They discuss various snowboarding topics, including the optimal snowboard boot size, effective off-season cross-training activities like foil surfing and play…

In episode 80 of ‘All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding,’ hosts Brian Donovan, Matt Larson, and Chris Rogers dive into the intricacies of down-unweighting and retraction, common snowboarding skills that are often misunderstood. They clarify the nuanced differences between these two movements, explore their applications in certification contexts, and discuss the…