J2Zpodcast
Episodes
Low Tide, Highly Opinionated
05 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zack and Josh talk events, Low-Tide, schedule changes and a bit of hard skill opinions
Caity Schnieder and Billy Roberts
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation covers the challenges of long-distance relationships in the ski industry, the impact of COVID on relationships and work, and the diff...
Pre-season
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zack's fault he got this out a little late. Josh and Zack talk pre season, recovery transition and new horizons!
PJJ- Pat, Jake and Josh!
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Serious Nerd trio talk snowboarding, examiner struggles and systems!
Siobahn and Rich
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Interviews Siobahn and Rich about life, snowboarding and their respective careers.
Board Meeting! Will Dykema
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Josh and Will chat NZ, the differences between here and Colorado, and a bit of Will's career so far.
Guest Episode! Cori Lambert
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
National Team member Cori Lambert and Josh get into Costumes, instruction and plenty of your own questions!
Guest Episode! Conrad Niven.
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Interviews Free Ride World Tour rider Conrad Niven, and gets into travel, instruction and a bit of lifestyle!
April (May?) Fools
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zack finally learned how to produce decent sounding audio after Josh's patience with his mediocre producing came to an end.
Trainer Time
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Josh and Zack talk what makes a good trainer, and some of the evolution a person may experience in their trainer journey. Audio remastered 5/21/25
Exams, Practice and small resorts
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Josh and Zack talk some base level things, and reminise about the small resorts of yore. Check out in pursuit of soul!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...
Josh is back, Zack survived Surgery.
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a busy season hiatus Josh is back from Pow and Zack is back from under the knife. We talk a little injury, a little vacation, and a little turn ...
K2Z Episode 1
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kris Rulz. Josh Drools
First Guest!
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Josh interviews first guest, Zack grumbles.
Safety Halo Philosophy Talk
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zack Swears more in this episode!
Teaching styles stylishly, Snow League
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Talks his lesson and shares the stoke, Zack chats some snow league.
Hard opinions
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Josh and Zack talk some opinions, and start talking about current events in the Snowboard world.
Reunited
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Josh and Zack talk Holiday times, catch up on what happened over Summer for Josh, and of course, our shred of joy.
Recording from a distance!
03 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Josh and Zack navigate recording in different countries, we'll get better! Also, Snowboarders in management, the New Zealand teaching terrain, and...
Let's get real
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Josh and Zack talk some not so amazing aspects of being instructors.
Gotta Keep it _________?
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Josh and Zack talk about separation (the fun kind, not the kind that leads to sadness).
Mud Season
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Josh and Zack talk Mud Season, transitioning between associations and give some Kudos where Kudos are due.
Thank you Winter 23/24!
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Josh and Zack wrap up end of season thoughts, talk about what they've learned from the podcast, and ask some silly questions to each other.
Josh becomes an examiner? Zack gets examined.
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shop talk about the process to become an examiner, Zack is also still alive.
TLC and the Hand Off
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Josh and Zack Discuss the lesson Hand off, and the lessons which require a little more TLC.
Take 2
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Josh and Zack rediscuss Intermediate Lessons, Carving Tips, a new segment and old favorites.
Industry relationships, Hard of Soft skills?
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Josh and Zack talk how the industry effects personal relationships, and instructors who are hard or soft skills focused. The regular Segments get some...
National Burnout
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Almost national team, slightly burnt and Zack's thought. (Josh wrote this one)
Exam Season
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We dive in to the different personas that appear around exam time and get back to what makes a great lesson.
Managing Expectations
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Josh and Zack explore managing expectations, and trying solving an industry problem...
Under Pressure
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Josh and Zack talk pressure in and out of snowboarding.
A shred of joy
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zack and Josh give introductions and move into new segments discussing interski, snowboarding counter culture, haircuts and more.
1st Time lessons
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Josh and Zack start the podcast, and talk about first time lessons