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  1. PATREON for The Mayrand podcast

    PATREON for The Mayrand podcast

    Hey everyone! with the launch of season 2 i'm excited to put out patrons options to support the podcast. The second season will bring another 20 episodes with skiing's biggest names ! I've teamed up with sponsors and industry friends to bring together monthly raffles all season long to patrons...
  2. Newschoolers Stimulus Check - The 10 projects we are supporting

    Newschoolers Stimulus Check - The 10 projects we are supporting

    Back in June, we announced that as a result of the crazy year-and-a-half the world has been going through, Newschoolers had some budget leftover and we wanted to put that money straight back into the ski community. Perhaps unwisely, I posted up my email address and asked the ski community to...
  3. Tom Wallisch Thinks Target Should Sell Skis & He's Got a Damn Good Point

    Tom Wallisch Thinks Target Should Sell Skis & He's Got a Damn Good Point

    https://www.youtube.com/embed/kMz62R0SHyI?start=9
  4. People You Need to Know in Skiing: Josh Malczyk

    People You Need to Know in Skiing: Josh Malczyk

    Hey Y’all! Josh Malczyk is on the podcast today to talk about…well… skiing. Josh lived, breathed, and marketed Line and Full Tilt for a very long time. We talked about that, his current role at Season Eqpt, and much more. Enjoy. https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/22Z30Oj1rEreuXAblJYFmq...
  5. Greatest Pro Models of All Time?

    Greatest Pro Models of All Time?

  6. Bpaul is biking across canada for MakeaWish

    Bpaul is biking across canada for MakeaWish

    Those of you who follow Paul on instagram know that he's been getting into biking a whole lot. As of now, he is starting a trip from the west coast (BC) to Montreal with his dad to raise funds for Make a wish Canada Here is the link if anyone wants to support him ...
  7. Newschoolers Week At Windells + King/Queen Of Windells Contest

    Newschoolers Week At Windells + King/Queen Of Windells Contest

    Cover photo: Windells/Christian Raguse Newschoolers and @Windells are a classic combination. You don't have to wind the clock back far to reach a time when there was a Newschoolers week at the camp on Mt. Hood every summer. @Mr.Bishop was 'On The Road' back then, causing mayhem and toeing the...
  8. The Newschoolers Stimulus Check - We want to support your next movie.

    The Newschoolers Stimulus Check - We want to support your next movie.

    The ski industry, and particularly the ‘freeski’ industry, is not an easy place to find dollars. I’ve been working in the game for some years now and support for the parts of skiing that, to me at least, are the most important seems to be waning. I recognize that we’re a niche of a niche (of an...
  9. Episode 20 with Alex Hall

    Episode 20 with Alex Hall

    Discussion with pro skier, X Games gold medalist and Olympian, Alex Hall Alex is one of the best and most well-rounded skier in the world right now. He made a name for himself with his unique skiing that blends technicality with style and creativity and is now one of the biggest name in skiing...
  10. Jeff Thomas is a legend

    Jeff Thomas is a legend

    We talked about his upbringing in Vancouver playing a lot of baseball while being a weekend warrior. Getting into skiing in his teens and being hooked on freeskiing went he first when to High North summer camp in Whistler. Going to film school while starting his own company, Theory 3 media...
  11. Alex Bellemare on the pro skier life

    Alex Bellemare on the pro skier life

    Part 2 of a discussion with X Games medalist & olympian pro skier Alex Bellemare In this second part, we discussed Alex's progression leading him to be one of the top slopestyle skier on the planet. Having a knee injury right before the Sochi olympics and having to miss out. Achieving a...
  12. Alex Bellemare on how he made it as a pro skier

    Alex Bellemare on how he made it as a pro skier

    Discussion with pro skier, X Games medalist and Olympian Alex Bellemare. We talked about Alex growing up in a small town in Québec. Being influenced by JP Auclair and Phil Casabon. Skiing as much as he could, which led him to eventually make a name for himself by dominating the Québec scene for...
  13. NS Behind the Scenes Pt. 2: Twig - Editor and Content Director (TPP Ep. 13)

    NS Behind the Scenes Pt. 2: Twig - Editor and Content Director (TPP Ep. 13)

    In this episode, we dissect newschool ski culture, what "core" means, the importance of crews, why judging is so difficult, and more. We wrap everything up with viewer questions at the end which can be submitted on our Instagram @TwoPlankerPod. Link to the episode...
  14. The man behind IF3, D-structure and much more

    The man behind IF3, D-structure and much more

    Discussion with ski industry legend Félix Rioux We talked about Félix's upbringing in Montréal and how he got to work in the ski industry. Through the inline skating scene, Félix made his way into the snowblade scene, eventually becoming a team manager for Salomon While being a professional...
  15. Ikon Pass Prices Go up May 5. Here’s What You Need to Know If You’re on the Fence.

    Ikon Pass Prices Go up May 5. Here’s What You Need to Know If You’re on the Fence.

    Link to original article, which will contain updates throughout the year: https://www.peakrankings.com/content/epic-or-ikon-2021-22 With the deadline for Ikon’s lowest pass prices fast approaching, you may be debating whether to pick up this multi-resort pass for next season. You might be...
  16. LJ Strenio talks street skiing

    LJ Strenio talks street skiing

    Discussion with pro skier, freeski legend and X Games medalist LJ Strenio This was an in-depth discussion about street skiing. First discussing filming street with Wallisch and Tucker Fitzsimons for the upcoming Good Company project. The 2021 edition of the X Games real ski contest where LJ...
  17. NS Behind the Scenes Pt. 1: David Zorko - General Manager (TPP Ep. 12)

    NS Behind the Scenes Pt. 1: David Zorko - General Manager (TPP Ep. 12)

    In this episode, we talk to David Zorko — the General Manager of Newschoolers. David gives us an overview of the ownership structure of the site, who works there/what they do, selling ads, the increased role of Instagram, behind the scenes of the Newschoolers awards, how he got injured at the...
  18. Giray Dadali is the Neil DeGrasse Tyson of skiing

    Giray Dadali is the Neil DeGrasse Tyson of skiing

    Meaning : he is really smart and great at explaining sciency stuff Discussion with pro skier, engineer and entrepreneur Giray Dadali Super interesting discussion with Giray Dadali where we talked about a 1000 subjects including growing up in western New york, growing up skiing moguls at a...
  19. Paul ''B-Paul'' Bergeron is a legend (part 2)

    Paul ''B-Paul'' Bergeron is a legend (part 2)

    Paul is an ex pro skier who made a lot of waves in the ski industry with his unique style and world-class skills. He quickly made a name for himself filming with Quebec crews NSF productions and ESK media. Later on, he cemented his position as an influential skier competing on the world stage...
  20. Skards - April Pack

    Skards - April Pack

    Yo Newschoolers! The 3rd installment of Skards - Skier Trading Card packs went live on Saturday, April 10th. If you haven't already, shoot the Instagram account a follow, and/or head over to the website and cop a pack while they last. I also added in a poster this month with some different...
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