Why We Ride Podcast

Why We Ride Podcast

By Lucas Vaadi and TJ LeachSports
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Why We Ride Podcast episodes

  • Patrick "Tank" Comeau: An East Coast Legend

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    On this week’s episode, we have an absolute legend in the East, Patrick "Tank" Comeau, joining us on the Why We Ride Podcast! Tank has been a staple in the cross-country racing world for years as an announcer, and he’s not going anywhere anytime soon.

    His whole family is deeply involved in the sport, with his kids now racing and carrying on the passion for snowmobiles. We talk about Tank’s history in the sport, his time behind the microphone, and what’s next for the Comeau family. We’re excited to see what the future holds for all the Comeau's!

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    1 hr 40 min
  • Epping Grass Drags & Common Mistakes

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    On this week’s episode, we talk about our experience at the Epping Grass Drags in New Hampshire. TJ shares his time at the Arctic Cat booth, while Lucas talks about selling for HK Powersports. With winter getting closer by the day, we also discuss some common mistakes in snowmobile racing and share tips we’ve learned over the years to help everyone get ready for the upcoming season. Winter is almost here, and it’s time to get ready to go racing!

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    1 hr 6 min
  • SnowX from the Sawdust

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    On this week’s episode, WWR is live from the Sawdust Pit in Presque Isle, Maine. The Sawdust Pit holds its annual SnowX event, where snowmobiles take to the sawdust track for some early-season racing. Evan and TJ record this episode live from Presque Isle, talking about the event, the racing, and everything going on at the Sawdust Pit.

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    51 min
  • Catch Up

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    On this week’s episode, it’s just TJ and Lucas. We catch up on the last couple of weeks and talk about everything that’s been going on as we get ready for the fast-approaching winter. 

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    49 min
  • Gene Bouthiette: The Next Step

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    On this week’s episode, we have Gene Bouthiette on the podcast. Gene is part of the DS Racing team and is originally from the western Connecticut area, now located in Massachusetts. Gene’s original passion was hockey, but he has since gone full force into snowmobile racing.

    Gene has been racing for the last two seasons in both ADXC and NSCC, and this year he’s making the jump to Semi-Pro. We talk about his journey into snowmobile racing, his time with DS Racing, and everything that’s to come as he takes the next step in his racing career.

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    53 min
  • Yearly Hay Days Recap

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    On this week’s episode, we do our yearly recap of the unofficial start of winter, Hay Days. Another great year is in the books, with a lot of new innovations coming to the snowmobile industry. With Arctic Cat and Ski-Doo coming out with new motors for cross-country racing, we are extremely excited to see what happens this coming season. We talk about some of the biggest things we saw at Hay Days and what we’re looking forward to as we head into another race season.

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    41 min
  • Adventures with Travis Barron

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    On this week’s episode, we have Travis Barron on the podcast. Travis is a New York native who grew up in snow country and developed a passion for machines and the great outdoors. After spending years in places that didn’t have much snow because of work, Travis eventually found himself stationed in the mecca of snowmobiling. Not long after, he found a real community within the snowmobile world. Travis started racing later in life, but once he got into it, he became fully invested in every aspect of racing. We talk about his journey, how he found his place in the snowmobile community, and what keeps him coming back for more.

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    1 hr 16 min
  • Doug Runne: A Passion for Powersports

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     On this week’s episode, we have Doug Runne on the podcast. We talk about Doug’s journey and how he got to where he is today. We also dive into all the different aspects of what Doug does at Buffalo Mountain Sports. Buffalo Mountain Sports is a proud Arctic Cat dealer based out of Hardwick, Vermont. It was great getting to hear Doug’s story and learn more about everything that goes on behind the scenes at the dealership and in the snowmobile industry. 

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    52 min
  • Randy Wiler: A Growing Passion

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    On this week’s episode, we sit down with Randy Wiler from Western New York as he heads into his second full season of cross country racing. After learning a lot during his first season on the ADXC circuit, Randy joins us to talk about how he got into the sport and how his passion for racing continues to grow. We’re excited to see where the future takes him in cross country racing! 

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    58 min
  • Your Guide to Making Snowmobile Content in 2027

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    On this week’s episode, it’s just Lucas and TJ for the first time in a long time! 🎙️

    We’re talking about one of the most important parts of growing snowmobiling today: creating content and getting the sport in front of more people.

    TJ has put together a FREE guide on how to get started creating content in the snowmobile industry. We go step by step through the process and talk about how you can start creating content of your own.

    Whether you’re a racer, rider, brand, or just someone who wants to get more involved in the sport, this guide is a great place to start!

    Check out the free guide here: 

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F6K-BKtsOTLfFpzdgH5vg6R1p5Ers41vWsEx1pjj_18/edit?usp=sharing 

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    1 hr 26 min

About Why We Ride Podcast

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The Why We Ride Podcast is designed to drive stoke and exposure to the action sports industry. Each week, we engage in snowmobile related topics with a focus on bringing our personal experiences…

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