Influence This

Interviews starring influential people in the outdoor space and beyond. We talk with entrepreneurs, artists, athletes and change makers who are following their passion and pursuing the best version of themselves. Our purpose is to provide a positive impact on our listeners...period. If you walk away pumped up, you've been influenced. Hosted by Todd Heath, Chief Motivator of Bomb Snow (bombsnow.com) and supported by TREW (trewgear.com). Thanks for listening. Leave a comment so we can better ourselves.

Influence This | Episode 20: Montana Bandits 10/31/2024

Influence This | Episode 20: Montana Bandits The Montana Bandits, a ski movie production company based in Bozeman, believe the ski industry is taking itself far too seriously. Their films serve as a reminder that the essence of skiing is simple: it's all about having fun. This episode highlights some of the Bandits' best and worst moments as they gear up for another epic ski season in Montana. We discuss their upcoming film, the film festival TREW to You, and share some hilarious stories from their dorm days at Montana State University. Plus, we explore whether they’re ready to snag $15,000 for their latest short film. Thanks to Jack, Finn, and Rob for the laughs—these guys are a riot! If you want tickets to their latest film release and see them have a chance at $15K, it's happening on November 8th, 2024 at the Emerson Theater in Bozeman. Check out more info here: https://bit.ly/4fpqpBx /episode/index/show/bombsnowmag/id/33710647

Influence This | Episode 19: Josh Seckinger 10/16/2024

Influence This | Episode 19: Josh Seckinger Josh Seckinger is running for the Montana House of Representatives, District 62, for the second time. Fifteen years ago, he made the leap to Montana, leaving behind his Florida roots and Wisconsin upbringing. At 23, he settled in the Gallatin Valley and has since taken on a variety of roles, from seismic mapping and food delivery to working for an environmental lawyer. For the past five years, he’s been a fly-fishing guide, navigating some of Montana’s most treasured waters, including the Gallatin, Smith, Madison, and Yellowstone rivers. Frequent travels and a passion for the outdoors have deepened his understanding of Montana, while his engaging and extroverted personality has helped him connect with its people. Through years of talking, listening, and engaging with the folks of Big Sky Country, Josh has gained a unique perspective on life in Montana and the needs of everyday working Montanans. One thing is clear to him: Montanans are dedicated to ensuring that the last best place remains just that—last and best. /episode/index/show/bombsnowmag/id/33484322

Influence This | Episode 18: Jack Price 08/16/2024

Influence This | Episode 18: Jack Price Jack Price is a 24-year-old freelance filmmaker, producer and editor from Bozeman, Montana. Jack has been intertwining his love for skiing and filmmaking since his early years of competing in slopestyle events and traveling the world in search of snow. Currently, he serves as the creator and director of Entourage, a Bozeman-based ski crew, and has recently expanded his work to include projects with major industry brands. Jack is known for bringing a unique style to his filmmaking, characterized by an experimental, well-paced, surreal, and deeply authentic approach. He is always eager to discuss creativity and surrounds himself with a crew of passionate individuals. /episode/index/show/bombsnowmag/id/32602972

Influence This | Episode 17: Jeff Johnson 07/31/2024

Influence This | Episode 17: Jeff Johnson Jeff Johnson is a renowned filmer, photographer, and writer known for his captivating storytelling and adventurous spirit. Jeff has captured the essence of exploration and adventure through his lens, working on numerous high-profile projects for major brands and publications. His work often delves into themes of nature, travel, and the human experience, reflecting his passion for the outdoors and his keen eye for detail. Jeff's unique perspective and ability to convey powerful narratives have earned him a respected place in the creative and outdoor community community. As a versatile photographer, director, and writer, Jeff Johnson has helmed projects for some of the most prominent brands in the outdoor industry. He has a DIY punk attitude shows in his editorial work which has graced the pages of The Wall Street Journal, At Large, The Surfer’s Journal, Alpinist, and Outside. One of his many notable achievements is co-directing the acclaimed film Beyond Sunset (Mountainfilm 2022), which documents professional surfer Emi Erickson as she conquers 10 to 20-foot waves in some of the world's most unforgiving waters. He was also the main protagonist in 180 Degrees South (Magnolia Pictures 2010), a film that retraces the epic 1968 journey of his heroes Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins to Patagonia.\ This Episode of Season 2.5 of the Influence This Podcast is brought to you by Rappin' The Rivers- Get your tickets 25% off at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rappin-the-rivers-tickets-945570124697?aff=ebdsoporgprofile /episode/index/show/bombsnowmag/id/32367662

Influence This | Episode 16: Shannon Waters 04/18/2024

Influence This | Episode 16: Shannon Waters A former chef, restaurant consultant, and culinary school professor, Shannon Waters has spent a lot of time in kitchens. Formally trained at The French Culinary Institute in New York, she went on to hold positions at some of the best restaurants in the country and gain skills and technique from renowned Chefs. Her love of cooking and the outdoors collided when she packed a heavy cast iron pan into the backcountry. That’s when she realized that if she was going to enjoy a great adventure and a great meal, she was going to have to find a solution for packable meals. That’s how her company, Gastro Gnome got its start. Shannon has taught at Montana State University and Gallatin College both in the Culinary and Hospitality fields and holds a Master's Certificate from Cornell University in Restaurant Management. Shannon now eats a lot of really dry food in far flung places accessible by packable boat, mountain bike, or skis. When she's not out there, she's raising her 8 month old daughter and eating plenty of Cheerios. /episode/index/show/bombsnowmag/id/30879178

Influence This | Episode 15: Benjamin Sears 03/13/2024

Influence This | Episode 15: Benjamin Sears Benjamin Sears began practicing Yoga in 2001 to address serious back and knee injuries, and stuck around because the practice gave him a safe-haven to process a great loss. In 2017, Yoga Journal called him a “master.” He doesn’t buy it, but is grateful for the kind words. In 2007, Sears founded the LUXYOGA retreat in the South of France, an experience featured in Esquire, Yoga Journal, Vogue, the New York Times Magazine, and more. His newest project, The Bozeman House, is a 20-acre ranch in majestic Montana - a cozy-luxury escape for family-sized gatherings hopefully open for you to visit in 2024. Sears conducts seminars worldwide, mentors yoga teachers, and leads acclaimed 200, 300 and 500 hour Yoga Alliance certified teacher training programs. Sears believes in empowering students to make their own realizations with material that transcends dogma.He has a B.A. from UCLA and certifications in Katonah, Bikram, Forrest, Dharma Mittra Yoga, and Functional Range Conditioning, as well as studies within the Ido Portal Method, Ashtanga Yoga, Mindfulness Meditation, Wim Hoff Breathwork, The Oxygen Advantage, and Marma Ayurveda. He teaches an ever-evolving integration of Yoga, mobility science, breath-work, and meditation, and is renowned for connecting the dots with clarity and humor. /episode/index/show/bombsnowmag/id/30352583

Influence This | Episode 14: Randa Chehab 12/19/2023

Influence This | Episode 14: Randa Chehab Randa Chehab is the Executive Director of India Water Project. Their goal is to ease the burden on women and girls, throughout the underserved communities of India by providing clean, safe, easily-accessible, sustainable and environmentally sound sources of clean water. Chehab graduated from Smith college with a BA in Developmental Psychology, and a BA in medicine from UW-Madison as a Physician Assistant, and received her Masters in Global Health from Northwestern University. She is a long time student and teacher of yoga, owning her own studio in Bozeman, MT from 2001-2017. She began yearly trips to India in 2006, and has taught internationally since 2009. In 2011, she was introduced to her mentor, Eve Ensler in India during the V-DAY’s ONE BILLION RISING global campaign to end violence against women and girls. Randa moved to South India in 2019 to open a homestay and yoga center, focusing on implementing a yoga program to help address women’s and girls trauma. The double disasters of the 2020 COVID pandemic and Cyclone AMPHAN devastated the NGO she partnered with. When asked what they needed in the days following the cyclone, they responded with a desperate need for clean, accessible water. Randa is currently living in Bozeman with her two dogs, and is fighting the court system in India, who have since denied her Visa and passport to get back into the country. /episode/index/show/bombsnowmag/id/29162383

Influence This | Episode 13: Aaron Blaine 04/24/2023

Influence This | Episode 13: Aaron Blaine Aaron Blaine is a retired Army Green Beret, who deployed all over the world, including multiple combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan. He was a lead trainer at a men’s emotional wellness organization and spent time working in the Alaskan Bush as a safety guide for National Geographic BBC. He also spent years leading wilderness expeditions for special forces veterans returning home, worked closely with gold-star families and children, and coaches men from all walks of life. He is a certified yoga instructor, a hunter, and a total badass. He lives in Montana with his wife, 2 wild boys, and 2 dogs. Our friend, comedian, and podcaster Adam Thorne also joins us in this special episode. /episode/index/show/bombsnowmag/id/26637108

Influence This | Episode 12: Max Lowe 03/22/2023

Influence This | Episode 12: Max Lowe Known for his ability to capture stories in the most remote corners of the world, Max Lowe has honed his skill as a director and photographer in his search fro adventure and narratives unheard. From his home in the mountains of Montana to now countless countries, landscapes and cultures across the globe, Max has been witness to stories spanning the gap of human experience. Beginning his career with National Geographic in 2012 with a Young Explorers Grant, and then going on to work with National Geographic Magazine, Men’s Journal, Outside Magazine and numerous other outdoor publications and brands, he forged a career for himself traversing the globe telling both his own stories as well as those of the people he encountered along the way. In recent years, Max has directed, shot and produced numerous award-winning short documentary films that garnered screen time at festivals such as Cannes, Tribeca and Indi Short Docs, and most recently directed his first feature doc “Torn” which premiered at Telluride Film Festival and is now available on Disney+ with National Geographic Docs. With a background in journalistic style storytelling honed over years of work with countless international brands and media partners, Max has emerged with a distinct style. You can check out more of his work at: maxlowemedia.com ___________________________ This podcast is sponsored by: cookecityexxon.com, zestybev.com, voke-energy.com, and trewgear.com /episode/index/show/bombsnowmag/id/26308761

Influence This, S2 | Episode 11: Rafael Pease 03/10/2023

Influence This, S2 | Episode 11: Rafael Pease Rafael Pease is a 28 year old Chilean/Cuban filmaker who uses his backgrounds in environmental sciences, socio-environmental rights, activism and career as a professional snowboard mountaineer to create forward thinking documentaries. His storytelling throughout his films focuses a lot on conservation and social injustices as well as mountaineering and a love for the mountains. Rafa is currently living in Alaska and filming for his upcoming freeride project, Freemos. /episode/index/show/bombsnowmag/id/26190582

Influence This | Episode 10: Shannon Corsi 12/01/2022

Influence This | Episode 10: Shannon Corsi Shannon Corsi is an award-winning director, photographer, and producer. This fall, she released her first documentary, NEXUS, an award-winning feature-length ski film featuring an all-female cast. Corsi started taking still photographs at a young age and never really stopped. Her enthusiasm and drive to create on her own terms is super inspiring – it's no wonder her client list now spans over 200 brands and publications with no signs of stopping. /episode/index/show/bombsnowmag/id/25182969

Influence This | Episode 9: McKenna Peterson 11/08/2022

Influence This | Episode 9: McKenna Peterson McKenna Peterson is a professional skier in the winter and a professional boat captain in the summer. Born and raised in beautiful Sun Valley, Idaho, Peterson grew up racing on the Sun Valley Ski Team and eventually raced for UC Boulder on the USCSA team. After being introduced to big mountain skiing and the Freeskiing World Tour a year after collegiate racing, McKenna said goodbye to her skinny skis and started competing in Big Mountain competitions. Since starting on the World Tour, McKenna has been in several Warren Miller films, MSP films, and other independent off-shoots. She is still focused on competing but has focused a lot of energy on her grieving process and becoming a mentor to other women in the industry. /episode/index/show/bombsnowmag/id/24944856

Influence This | Episode 8: Adam Thorne 10/28/2022

Influence This | Episode 8: Adam Thorne Adam J. Thorne is a former stand-up comedian, current host of the Joe Rogan Experience Review podcast, meat enthusiast, and therapist in training. Thone is from Bristol, England, and currently resides in Montana. His life story is fascinating and influential. Enjoy. /episode/index/show/bombsnowmag/id/24836955

Influence This | Episode 7: Jeremy Jones 10/18/2022

Influence This | Episode 7: Jeremy Jones Jeremy Jones is a professional snowboarder, husband, father, entrepreneur, and climate activist. Jones founded Jones Snowboards in 2010 as well as the non-profit group, Protect our Winters in 2007, which works to reduce the effects of global climate change by means of educational and community-based projects. Jones is a pivotal figure in Big Mountain riding, and has changed the way the world looks at snowboarding through his long list of first descents. His accomplishments off the mountain are just as legendary as he attempts to unite the outdoor world against a warming planet. /episode/index/show/bombsnowmag/id/24727536

Influence This | Episode 6: John Padilla 10/11/2022

Influence This | Episode 6: John Padilla John Padilla is the Co-Founder and Co-Owner of JackStrong17, a teen suicide prevention company that works with film and other forms of media to spread awareness about the growing rate of suicide in modern-day culture amongst teens. Padilla has staged school walkouts, helped pass anti-bullying legislation, and done media appearances to help spread the word about this growing problem. His newest film called The Mountain in My Mind follows 6 pro-athletes who have been affected by suicide and mental health. It premieres October 14th in Bozeman, Montana. /episode/index/show/bombsnowmag/id/24657801

Influence This | Episode 5: Eduardo Garcia 10/04/2022

Influence This | Episode 5: Eduardo Garcia Eduardo Garcia is a chef, outdoor enthusiast, storyteller, and survivor. Garcia was shocked with 2400 volts of electricity when he touched a dead bear in the mountains near his childhood home in Paradise Valley, Montana. He lost his left arm, several ribs and nearly his life. Before his near-death experience, Garcia traveled all over the world on several yachts throughout his career, started his own sauce and spice brand Montana Mex, and is now the star of a new show on Magnolia Networks, Big Sky Kitchen. He's an inspiration to say the least. To learn more about his incredible story, tune in. /episode/index/show/bombsnowmag/id/24577140

Influence This | Episode 4: Chris Walch 09/27/2022

Influence This | Episode 4: Chris Walch Chris Walch, founder of Women of Winter, whose mission is to inspire and empower women and girls to get outside, to be courageous and to boldly embrace and pursue their dreams by carving their own paths in the mountains and in life. Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Chris still grew up with the mountains in her blood. Her dad hails from Tirol, Austria, where she first learned to ski and started teaching skiing at a small family resort. Since then she’s taught in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Killington and now Big Sky, Montana at the Yellowstone Club. /episode/index/show/bombsnowmag/id/24501555

Influence This | Episode 3: Brad VanWert 09/20/2022

Influence This | Episode 3: Brad VanWert Brad VanWert is the co-owner and operator of Harvest Solar, a solar company located in Bozeman, Montana. VanWert is an entrepreneur and visionary who walks us through the current viabilities and pitfalls of the solar industry in the West. Sponsors: TREW makes amazing outerwear for diehard backcountry skiers and boarders. Go to: and use code: bombsnow20 for twenty percent off. | Protect Our Winters, go to: /episode/index/show/bombsnowmag/id/24428352

Influence This | Episode 2: Bernie Bernthal 09/13/2022

Influence This | Episode 2: Bernie Bernthal Robert "Bernie" Bernthal is a brand guy who talks to us about ski-bumming in Switzerland, running the Swatch extreme tour back when only snowboarding was allowed, playing pro soccer in France and starting three different wool brands throughout his career including his newest venture in outerwear creation: Sponsors: TREW makes amazing outerwear for diehard backcountry skiers and boarders. Go to: and use code: bombsnow20 for twenty percent off. | Protect Our Winters, go to: /episode/index/show/bombsnowmag/id/24358506

Influence This | Episode 1: Bridger Bowl 08/02/2022

Influence This | Episode 1: Bridger Bowl Pat Hoffman and Todd Goertzen, President and Vice-President of the Bridger Bowl Board of Directors. We talk past, present and future expansion projects as this once funky and small non-profit ski area deals with massive growth. Sponsors: TREW makes amazing outerwear for diehard backcountry skiers and boarders. Go to: and use code: bombsnow20 for twenty percent off. | Stay Glad Farms. Go to to save $20 off your CBD order. | Bomb Snow Magazine. Go to to get your copy now and support independent print media. /episode/index/show/bombsnowmag/id/23930439

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