Wild Cannons

For about a decade, Michael Komarov has been a mainstay in the Mt. Spokane terrain park. He's spent countless hours building the most fun and recognized park in the region. 

His dedication, hard work, and love for the local snowboard scene have been a major reason Mt. Spokane's park has grown into what it is today.

Michael is one of those unsung heroes who rarely gets the spotlight, but his impact is everywhere (from racking, digging, and building handmade features in the winter to offering employment to friends in the summer). We’re stoked to finally see him getting out of the park and rip some well-earned pow... he’s more than earned it! 

This episode we dive into his skateboard background, park crew, poker, the Git Done Boys, road trips, and entrepreneurship.  

Keep up with Michael  

Instagram: @michael.komarov

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00:28 Michael Komarov: The Terrain Park Hero

01:59 Epic Snowboarding Memories

04:28 From Skateboarding to Snowboarding

15:15 Working at the Mt. Spokane Terrain Park

16:40 Starting Supreme Sprinklers

25:44 The Get Done Boys: Road Trips and Adventures

31:47 Splitboarding Adventures

38:12 Gear Talk: Jackets and Boots

39:24 Podcast Banter and Break

43:06 Shoutout to Uprise Brewery

44:11 Supreme Sprinklers and Seasonal Changes

46:19 Poker Nights and Breakfast Favorites

49:48 Lime Scooters and Fireworks

51:17 Snowboarding Passions and Disc Golf

53:50 Hot Takes

01:09:51 Shoutouts

Josh Tosfurd continues to play an integral role in the Spokane bike scene and notably in the mountain bike community. He has been a major force behind Hub-a-Palooza, a 3-day mountain bike festival that takes place at Beacon Hill and a key figure in other local mountain bike, enduro, and cyclocross races. Josh is co-owner of the Bike Hub and started his own carbon wheel company. We chat about how Josh first got stoked on bikes, where it all started for him, how he landed his first gig in the bike shop, organizing events, the story behind his emblematic blue van (seriously, this van’s like its own myth), Cyborg pitchers, and so much more!

Keep up with Josh 

Instagram: @jatch

Instagram: @thebikehubspo

Bike Hub: https://thebikehub.com/  

SEEK MTN Bike Componentry: https://seekmtb.com

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Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@wildcannons

Email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]

Partnership: Uprise Brewing Co.

Instagram: @uprisebeer

Produced by: Spokast!

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Nathan Vitale is a professional skateboarder from Spokane, WA. In this episode we dive into Nathan's love for Rolex's, pickles, the  Back-Seat Boogie, skating in New York and his extensive trick list. He has filmed insane video parts with The Space Program Board Co., has been featured in multiple viral posts from the Berrics, was recently interviewed by Transworld Skateboarding, and has gained global recognition for his creative trick combinations. 

Keep up with Nathan on Instagram: 

Instagram @n_a_t_e_y⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hosted by: Wild Cannons

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@wildcannons

Email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]

Partnership: Uprise Brewing Co.

Instagram: @uprisebeer

Produced by: Spokast!

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@spokast.podcasts

Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.spokast.com

00:00 Intro

02:12 Nathan Vitales Skateboarding Origin Story

04:50 Influences and Inspirations

11:00 Memorable Tricks and Battles

19:36 Skateboarding Setup and Gear

37:34 Culture and Sponsorship

42:35 Winter Off-Season and Future Plans

45:18 Shoutouts and Supporters

46:08 The Hard Flip Slam in New York

47:26 The Tryout Trip to New York

48:19 The Hardest Slam Ever

54:14 Joining the Space Program

59:29 We Run the City (WRTC)

01:07:46 Hot Takes

01:30:13 Shoutouts and Thank Yous

The Potato Boys are a group of lifelong friends with a passion for skiing, laughter, and documenting epic adventures. We talk about how they (Essex, Blake, and Stephen) got crewed up, their jump to the Idaho backcountry, braving winter camping, chasing pow, surfing, road trips, snowmobiles, planes, motorcycles, and the wild rides since. They seem to have a simple goal of keeping it real and keeping it fun. Join us as we peel back the layers of The Potato Boys—one story at a time!

Keep up with Potato Boys on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Essex Prescott @essexprescott

Blake Bowerman @blake_bowerman

Stephen Matkin @stephen_matkin

Keep up with Potato Boys on YouTube: 

https://www.youtube.com/@potatoboys208 

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Partnership: Uprise Brewing Co.

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Mason was a Mt. Spokane local and staple figure of the terrain park. Handy with the steel, he helped push the local street scene. We get into how he got into snowboarding, SLC, his backyard "dream" rail, space cookies, the French Dip Crew, the Crustache Hood Rat Crew, Scion sleeping, space cookies, Colorado, road trips, and what Mason has been up since he moved.

Keep up with Mason

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@__mason

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Email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]

Partnership: Uprise Brewing Co.

Instagram: @uprisebeer

Produced by: Spokast!

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Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.spokast.com

Josh is the owner of the renowned Pistole Boardshop. Josh has been a pivotal and integral piece of the Spokane and Coeur d'Alene skate and snowboard community, cultivating a core scene with his brick and mortar locations. Josh has sponsored multiple generations of local skaters and snowboarders, for decades he has been an advocate and voice for local skateparks, provided rails to the local terrain parks, nourished events like Hips & Hots Dogs, local rail jams, park parties, We Run This City (a 48 hour skateboard video contest), by carrying local skate brands, and has the been the backer of multiple video premiers! Thank you so much Josh for everything you have brought and continue to bring to the regional skate and snowboard scene. This is a can't miss episode! 

Keep up with Josh

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@_josh_yandell

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@pistoleboardshop

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Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@wildcannons

Email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]

Partnership: Uprise Brewing Co.

Instagram: @uprisebeer

Produced by: Spokast!

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@spokast.soundtrack

Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.spokast.com

Jack has become a staple of the Mt. Spokane terrain park, he and his crew have become leaders in the streets of the Lilac City, unlocking multiple urban spots from Cheney to Spokane. His love and passion for hitting the steel illuminates in his riding style... straight steezy. We get into Jack-Ricky-isms, theology, prawns, the Jib Junk crew, box wine and so much more! Keep up with JackInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jackulateInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jib.junk Hosted by: Wild CannonsInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠@wildcannonsEmail: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected] Partnership: Uprise Brewing Co.Instagram: @uprisebeerProduced by: Spokast!Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@spokast.soundtrackWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠www.spokast.com

Josh aka “Noodles” always has a smile on his face and always has time to say hello (he’s never too cool). He has been a massive force of inspiration to his close friends and those in the surrounding snowboard community. Wing was a beacon of light at a young age and his mountain presence still shines.Keep up with JoshInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jayomegaHosted by: Wild CannonsInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠@wildcannonsEmail: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected] Partnership: Uprise Brewing Co.Instagram: @uprisebeerProduced by: Spokast!Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@spokast.soundtrack⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.spokast.com⁠

Katrina Roloff has spent countless hours in the backcountry on her split board. She has a passion for chasing pow and is well connected in both the local backcountry & avalanche awareness community. Katrina spent the last two seasons away from the local Selkirk mountains and spent last winter working up in AK!

Keep up with Katrina

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@katrina_roloff

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Ryan Fogarty’s riding style is effortless & floaty and the kid can throw some hammer turns. He was the first one we welcomed into our Wild Cannons crew and Ryan has become a close friend off the mountain too. We learn about Ryan’s home mountain and growing up on the east coast, his time as a lifty, how he made it to Coeur d'Alene, who influences his riding style, his passions outside of snowboarding and so much more!