The Mayrand podcast

Discussion with freeski legend, X Games gold medalist and pretzel man, Tom Wallisch

The man needs no introduction but let's still do it. Tom Wallisch is one of Freeskiing's GOAT. Multiple times X Games medalist, style icon and tech god, Tom has starred and pretty much every major production ski film company like Level 1 productions, 4bi9 media, Field productions, Sherpas Cinema, Matchstick productions, Good Company and more. Now in his 30's Tom is still producing top-notch movies while also announcing events, judging competitions and putting together events.

In the second part of our discussion we talked about the new Good Company movie ''Fresh squeezed'' , X Games' real ski competition and its evolution through the years, putting on his own rail jam in 2020 , the current of state of competitions in freeskiing and much much more.

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Discussion with freeski legend, X Games gold medalist and pretzel man, Tom Wallisch

The man needs no introduction but let's still do it. Tom Wallisch is one of Freeskiing's GOAT. Multiple times X Games medalist, style icon and tech god, Tom has starred and pretty much every major production ski film company like Level 1 productions, 4bi9 media, Field productions, Sherpas Cinema, Matchstick productions, Good Company and more. Now in his 30's Tom is still producing top-notch movies while also announcing events, judging competitions and putting together events.

We talked about so many interesting subjects ranging from producing Fresh Squeezed with Good Company, looking back on his superunknown and filming with level1, getting the world-record for the longest rail slide at 424ft, Announcing at events like X Games and much much more. Tom was a super guest to have on, a must listen to discussion with a legend of the sport who is still more relevant than ever going into 2022.

Big thanks to this episode's sponsors : Axis Boutique, Planks clothing and Daymaker touring

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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. For most, winning X Games gold is a career goal and at 22 he has already won gold in 4 different X Games events (Slopestyle, Big air, Real ski and Knuckle huck).

It was a really great talk with Alex discussing many different subjects. We talked about his 2021 season, skiing in mammoth and riding some halfpipe, going to the Olympics in 2018, filming for his self-produced video projects ''Magma'' and ''Magma 2'', the current state of slopestyle skiing, the mindset and strategy going into events like X Games and filming street for his incredible 2021 real ski video.

Episode presented by Axis boardshop, Planks clothing , J skis and Treefort lifestyles

Discussion with legendary filmmaker Jeff Thomas

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 when he first when to High North summer camp in Whistler. Going to film school while starting his own company, Theory 3 media, with which he produced 6 movies. Joining Poor boyz productions to work on their classic ''Everyday is a saturday'' and ''revolver''. Then, working for multiple years with Mike Douglas on Salomon freeski TV and more recently working a lot with the Blank collective crew.  It was a really great chat with Jeff talking about skiing, filmmaking and a bunch of other stuff.

Episode presented by Axis boardshop, Planks clothing , J skis and Treefort lifestyles

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 childhood dream of winning an X Games medal in 2015. Trying to stay at the top of an ever progressing sport where tricks get gnarlier every year. Winning the Olympic world cup test event in 2016 and eventually qualifying for the Canadian team and going to the 2018 PeyongChang olympics.

Great talk once again with Alex who had great stories and insight into the ups and downs of being a pro athlete

Episode presented by Axis boardshop, Planks clothing,  Dic Anns restaurants ,J skis and Treefort lifestyles

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 a couple of years. Traveling to whistler, Mt hood and Colorado to take his skiing to the next level. Eventually making a name for himself starting in 2011 by filming his classic Afterdark segment with Level 1 productions. Having his dream come true of becoming a pro skier in the following year with back to back results at Dew tour and X Games.

Alex was a great guest who had great behind the scenes stories and insights, this one is a must listen to!

Episode presented by Axis boardshop, Planks clothing,  Dic Anns restaurants ,J skis and Treefort lifestyles

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. The early days of freeskiing with the snowblade and inline skating influences. Traveling the world with the best skiers as a professional photographer. Co-founding D-structure shop and IF3 festival. Working as a marketing director for various companies and much much more. Félix has been around the block since the inception of freeskiing and it was really interesting to get to chat with him.

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Discussion with pro skier, freeski legend and X Games medalist LJ Strenio

This was an in-depth discussion about street skiing. First discussing the 2021 edition of the X Games real ski contest where LJ was a judge. Then discussing his 2017 real ski video that got him a bronze medal. In between these two main subjects, we got to talk about everything street skiing, the progression, injuries, working with a filmer, evaluating and dealing with risks, knowing when to push yourself and when to stop.

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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, skiing at a small hill, being influenced by legends like David Crichton, The east coast scene in the 2000's, filming with Meathead Films, moving to Utah at 18, Competing in all types of events, dealing with gnarly injuries, getting an engineering degree while pursuing skiing, working on the behind the scenes with J skis and 4FRNT and starting his own business, Daymaker touring.

Giray is not only a great skier, he is a super nice and smart guy who not only loves skiing, but also knows A LOT about it.

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Discussion with Canadian ex pro skier, now filmmaker Paul Bergeron aka ''B-Paul''.

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 and filming with crews like Stept and Inspired media. With a series of injuries, Paul transitioned towards filmmaking. He since worked on projects such as JF Houle's HOULIGAN movie & 2016 Real ski silver medal video and Émile Bergeron's 2020 real ski silver medal video.

We discussed his whole career. His youth growing up in Lac-Beauport, Québec. His influences in skiing and what led him to get his first sponsors. The rise from a local guy to a skier known as one of the best in the world. The struggle of living the pro skier lifestyle in an era where the Olympics changed a lot of things. Dealing with multiple injuries and finally transitioning into filmmaking.

Episode presented by Axis boardshop, Planks clothing,  Dic Anns restaurants ,J skis and Treefort lifestyles