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Juicy Bits episodes

March 23, 2023 It's Not Cat Hair
Recorded live from the back of two Sprinter vans in two different states during epic winter storms, we bring you a first for Juicy Bits: a man's voice. In this episode, Jen shares one of the most mortifying experiences of her life and what she gained by choosing to embrace herself as is, imposter cat hair and all. If you've had similar transformational moments that included turning bright red and gasping into a pillow, please share them with us at [email protected].
34 min
February 20, 2023 Taking Up Space
Are you ready for a V special episode of Juicy Bits? We've got you. This time around Jen sat down with four of the recipients of the 2023 Indigenous Backcountry Scholarship. Taylor, Stephanie, Joelle, and Saskia started at the beginning, sharing how they got into snow sports and what their journey has been like taking up space in the mountains. You won't want to miss this episode.
1 hr
January 26, 2023 More Yum Yum Good Stuff
Ever wonder if there was a written equivalent of our podcast? I exists. It's a newsletter called Lady Parts and Jen has been publishing it for more than 450 consecutive weeks. In this episode of Juicy Bits, Jillian reveals her favorite editions and Jen spills the tea on what she was thinking and what really went down. If you want more of the yum yum good stuff then you'll definitely want to listen to this episode and head on over to Coalition Snow's website and sign up for Lady Parts.
42 min
January 04, 2023 What Year Is It?
Happy new year and welcome to 2023 (we think)! In the latest episode of Juicy Bits Jen and Jillian reflect on some of the highs and lows from 2022, including that one time Jillian figured out how to incorporate sex work into a conversation with an annoying man about the name change at Palisades Tahoe. Have a listen and find out why we think 2022 was significantly better than 2021 and 2020 combined.
52 min
December 19, 2022 Sun's Out Buns Out
What happens when 200 women and femme-identifying folks strip down at the top of a mountain and ski down naked? Our guest Jenny Verocchi dared to find out as the organizer of Boot Tan Fest, the largest backcountry festival for women. In this episode of Juicy Bits, we find out how this event came to be and what inspired her to document the experience in the short film Full Frontal Freedom.
32 min
December 05, 2022 It Started With Penis Straws
In this episode of Juicy Bits, Jen and Jillian reminisce about the early days of Juicy Bits. It's wildly fun and obnoxious, which will come to as no surprise to those of you who've been listening to our podcast over the years. For those of you who are new to Juicy Bits, this might explain A LOT.
29 min
November 21, 2022 Partners, Friends, & Feeling Excluded
Some of us are lucky to find romantic partners who love to slide on snow, ride bikes, camp, and do all of the things that we pursue in the outdoors. But when we don't do them together, it can bring up legitimate feelings of exclusion and jealousy. In this episode of Juicy Bits, Jen and Jillian explore the nuances of relationships forged in the outdoors after receiving a heartfelt letter from a listener grappling with these feelings. Whether you're in a long-term monogamous relationship or exploring ethical non-monogamy, working through these issues in relationships is a chance for closer connections and immense learning.
25 min
November 03, 2022 Making A Comeback
What happens when a decades-old outdoor apparel brand changes ownership and has to make a comeback? Bonie Shupe, Refounder at Ibex, knows the answer to this question all too well. As an endurance athlete and textile and technical designer who was a long-time fan of Ibex, Bonie was tasked with reviving the brand. In this episode of Juicy Bits, we sat down with Bonie to find out exactly what it takes to both win back and build a community for a business dedicated to sustainability and innovation and what she does to keep at it day after day.
42 min
October 20, 2022 Back At It!
After our usual summer hiatus, we're back for Season 6 of Juicy Bits! In our first episode of the season, Jen and Jillian reflect on their least favorite season (summer, obvs) that was bookmarked by the erosion of our reproductive rights. Per usual, things get spicy. And Jen just might read a poem that she wrote. You'll have to listen to find out!
40 min
June 17, 2022 Best of Season Five
In the final episode of Season Five of Juicy Bits, we rounded up our favorite moments from all of our conversations over the past season. Get ready to laugh, cry, and maybe pee your pants a little bit. If we missed your fave, send us an email at [email protected].
49 min

About Juicy Bits

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We created Juicy Bits because we wanted to continue the conversations that we start out on the trail and on the chair lift. Hosted by our CEO Jen Gurecki and Ambassador Jillian…