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Tag: Ethan Shafer

  • Alex Hall

    Episode #1

    Release date: fall 2024

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    Welcome to the premiere of the Old Head New Head Podcast! Join hosts Eric Iberg (the “old head”) and Ethan Shafer (the “new head”) as they interview the most influential figures from both past and present generations.

    Our first guest is Alex Hall. Alex is one of the most influential new heads in the game right now both in the competition realm and the streets. As of 2024, Alex Hall’s medal haul includes a gold in Men’s Slopestyle at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, plus golds in Men’s Slopestyle at the 2020 Aspen X Games and in Men’s Big Air at both the 2021 and 2022 Aspen X Games, alongside other podium finishes. His video resume is equally impressive being one of the members of the MAGMA crew, appearing in the Faction movies, and more.

  • Tanner Hall

    Episode #2

    Release date: fall 2024

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    In this episode, we sit down with the Michael Jordan of skiing: Tanner Hall. Known for his groundbreaking style and fearless approach to the sport, SKI BOSS has redefined what’s possible on snow. From his early days revolutionizing park skiing to his evolution as a big mountain pioneer, Tanner’s journey is a testament to passion, perseverance, and innovation. Join us as we explore his incredible career, hear about the highs and lows of his adventures, and get an inside look at what keeps him pushing the boundaries of skiing.

  • Jake Mageau

    Episode #3

    Release date: fall 2024

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    Jake Mageau is your favorite skier’s favorite skier. You may recognize Jake from one of his several movies including Roasted, Freehand, Something in the Water, Wind for Whistles, or his game changing X Games Real Ski videos. Tune in for a insight into what it’s like as a film skier making it work in the industry today.

  • Jonny Moseley

    Episdoe #4

    Release date: fall 2024

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    What if it snowed in San Francisco? Today we find out with the old head of all old heads: Jonny Moseley. Jonny is a legend in the freestyle skiing world and has been a household name since his gold medal 360 mute at the 1998 Winter Olympics. Moseley is THE man with accomplishments ranging from hosting SNL to the creation of his own video game. Don’t miss this one!

  • Édouard Therriault

    Episode #5

    Release date: fall 2024

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    Today on the show we go international and welcome the first of many Canadian guests: Édouard Therriault. Edjoy is our youngest New Head but he is wise beyond his years. Tune in for insight into the creation of his alter-ego, his thoughts on modern era of competition/video production, his journey growing up in the Mecca of freestyle skiing, and much more.

  • Chris Benchetler

    Release date: fall 2024

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    If the phrase “do more” was a person it would be Chris Benchetler. Chris is a renowned professional skier and creative filmmaker based out of Mammoth Lakes, CA that has been part of some of the biggest projects in skiing.

    With possibly the longest resume in skiing, some of Chris’ contributions to skiing include: co-founding Nimbus with Eric Pollard, Pep Fujas, and Andy Mahre; designed the topsheet for his Atomic’s Bent Chetler pro model; collaborated with his wife, pro snowboarder Kimmy Fasani, surfer Rob Machado, pro skier Michelle Parker, and pro snowboarders Jeremy Jones and Danny Davis to create “Fire On The Mountain” (an award-winning film, narrated by the late Hall of Fame basketball player Bill Walton); and much more!

  • Joona Kangas

    Release date: fall 2024

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    This week, Ethan and Eric sit down with the Finnish Phenom: Joona Kangas. Joona is a once in a generation talent with a bag of tricks that stumps even the most creative skiers. After competing for the Finnish National Team for years, Joona has transitioned into more creative endeavors with the Keesh crew as well as the Jib League. Tune in folks!

  • Phil Casabon

    Release date: fall 2024

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    The illest, the realest: Phil Casabon aka B DOG joins the show this week! Hailing from the Mecca of skiing, Phil has been dominating the scene longer than most new heads have been alive. 20+ years in the game have yielded more timeless projects, parts, products, and personality than we have space to list out in this episode description. Cancel all your plans because you can’t miss this one!!

  • Owen Dahlberg

    Release date: fall 2024

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    This week on the show we mix it up and have our only filmer of the season: Owen Dahlberg. If you’ve watch a ski movie in the past 4 years, there’s a good chance OSAP has been part of it. On top of putting out his own film work, Owen is reviving the lost art of magazines with Browser Mag. Keep an eye out for the MAGMA crew’s new movie ‘Ash’.

  • Joss Christensen

    Episode #12

    Release date: fall 2024

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    Buckle up for our longest episode of the season with Olympic Gold Medalist and Co-Founder of SLVSH: Joss Christensen. The first half of this episode goes through Joss’ career and the dramatic story of winning Gold in Slopestyle at the 2014 Sochi Olympics. The second half of the episode focuses on Joss’s recent ventures including the story of the creation of SLVSH, the transformation it has undergone in recent years, and the future vision for the company. Plus some good Jib League talk thrown in there. Iberg gets hammered in this one!