Podcasts about Snowbirds

  It started with an email about 2 years ago. Now and again, I’d get the same question. Then yesterday I got another email asking the same question. I reply to each email, but I figured it was worth telling the rest of you about it. There's a rhythm to life inside Hot Springs Village. If you live here long enough, you begin to notice it. Some residents are here year-round, fully immersed in the daily routines, community events, and long-term life of the Village. Others come seasonally, returning for part of the year before heading elsewhere when the weather or family schedules change. In this episode of HSV Inside Out, I explore the quiet reality of “snowbird” living in Hot Springs Village and how part-time and full-time residents shape the culture, energy, and identity of the community. From seasonal homes and rental properties to shifting social activity and neighborhood rhythms, this episode takes a thoughtful look at what happens when a community lives in cycles. Whether you're a full-time Villager, a seasonal resident, or considering a move to HSV, this conversation offers a deeper understanding of the unique balance that makes Hot Springs Village unlike almost anywhere else. But it’s not likely what you’re thinking because Hot Springs Village is unique.   • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Support Our Sponsors (Click on the images below to visit their websites.) __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

Before she commanded the Snowbirds, Maryse Carmichael was a young Air Cadet from Quebec City with a dream of becoming a military pilot. That dream would eventually make her the first woman to fly with the Snowbirds - and the first woman to fly with any jet aerobatic demonstration team in the world.In Part 1, Maryse shares her journey through Air Cadets, flight training in Moose Jaw, instructional flying on the CT-114 Tutor, operational flying with 434 Squadron, VIP operations with 412 Squadron, and serving in Bagotville during the post-9/11 years. Along the way she discusses Exercise RV92, flying with her brother, supporting the Prime Minister, and the experiences that shaped her leadership philosophy.Maryse also reflects on earning a position with the Snowbirds, learning precision formation aerobatics, flying formation inverted, and eventually returning to command 431 Air Demonstration Squadron. It is a story of perseverance, trust, leadership, and one of the most remarkable careers in Canadian military aviation.CONTINUE THE FLIGHTMaryse mentioned our interview with Jamie Speiser-Blanchet. Check it out:https://podpilotproject.transistor.fm/episodes/command-the-future-force-jamie-speiser-blanchetIf you're interested in another Snowbirds perspective, check out our interview with Blake McNaughton:https://podpilotproject.transistor.fm/episodes/snowbirds-the-unexpected-path-blake-mcnaughtonHEAR MORE SNOWBIRDS EPISODEShttps://podpilotproject.transistor.fm/search?query=snowbirdsEXPLORE THE LOGBOOKMore stories from RCAF and mission aviation pilotshttps://podpilotproject.transistor.fm/episodes

In this episode, Brody and JB sit down with Carter Warn, a new voice on NSR but an integral member of the Snowbird family.Carter shares how God led him from media ministry to discipling students at Snowbird, using unexpected opportunities, uncertainty, and anxiety to shape his path along the way.Together, they discuss analysis paralysis, honoring commitments, the influence of social media, and what it looks like to trust God's direction one step at a time. Through personal stories, practical wisdom, and reflections on Psalm 1, Carter encourages listeners to stay rooted in Scripture and keep moving forward in faith.Snowbird InstituteSend us Fan MailPlease leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help improve No Sanity Required and help others grow in their faith. Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.

Philip Rochon, pilot with the Snowbirds of the Royal Canadian Air Force, joins Chris and Amy from the Spirit of St Louis Air Show & STEM Expo. He says the Ct114 that the Snowbirds fly is a slower than fighter jets, 'we're actually able to keep the show in front of the audience,' says Rochon.

Chris and Amy continue their live broadcast at the Spirit of St Louis Air Show & STEM Expo. Conversations this hour include chats with a member of the Snowbirds; a pilot of an F-22 Raptor; and STL Sports Commission President Marc Schreiber. Plus, is it official? Are the Bears leaving Chicago?

It's the debut episode of the Graham Richardson Show - where we talk politics and also have a little bit of fun! You can catch Graham every single Friday from Noon until 2PM. On today's show: In what StatsCan calls the first significant employment gain since last November, the Canadian economy has added a surprise 88,000 jobs in May. We sift through the data with Frances Donald, a Chief Economist with the Royal Bank of Canada. For 55 years and 150 million spectators, the Snowbirds have been Canada's symbol of excellence and pride. The government wants to ground them at the end of this year, leading to pushback from a wave of veterans, former commanding officers, and a former Chief of Defense Staff. We chat with Retired Lieutenant-Colonel Maryse Carmichael, the Snowbirds' first female pilot and their first female Commanding Officer. In honour of the FIFA World Cup coming to Canada this year, a historical first for our country, the Royal Canadian Mint has issued a new commemorative Loonie. We check in with Deneen Perrin, the Royal Canadian Mint's Director of Public Affairs. What's it like serving as an MP for small-town Canada? What are the pressing issues you have to deal with on a daily basis? We dig deeper with (CON) Moose Jaw-Lake Centre-Lanigan MP Fraser Tolmie and (LIB) Labrador MP Philip Earle. Harvey Brownstone, Canada’s first openly-gay judge, reflects on his life and career in his new memoir 'Without Prejudice'. Canadian filmmakers are exploring the bottom of Lake Superior with world-leading underwater drone technology. We sink our teeth into that subject with Yvonne Drebert, an award-winning Canadian filmmaker and the co-founder of Inspired Planet Productions. Your calls, texts, and emails!

The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast still has a podcast. Get new episodes the moment they're live by subscribing to the email newsletter:WhoJohn Kelly, CEO of Taos Ski Valley, New MexicoRecorded onNovember 13, 2025About Taos Ski ValleyClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: Louis Bacon (since December 2013)Located in: Taos Ski Valley, New MexicoYear founded: 1955Pass affiliations:* Ikon Pass – 7 days, no blackouts* Ikon Base Pass – 5 days, holiday blackouts* Ikon Session Pass – 1-4 days, holiday blackouts* Mountain Collective – 2 days, no blackouts* Ski New Mexico True Pass – 2 days, holiday blackoutsBase elevation: 9,350 feetSummit elevation: 12,450 feet lift-served, 12,481 hike-toVertical drop: 3,100 feet lift-served, 3,131 hike-to.Skiable acres: 1,294 (some hike-to)Average annual snowfall: 300 inches claimed on website; calculated 36-year average using data sourced from Taos' 2010 master development plan, Ski New Mexico tallies, and media reports is 233 inches. The 10-year average falls to 166 inches. Here's the year-by-year breakdown:Trail count: 110 (24% beginner, 25% intermediate, 51% expert)Lift count: 13 (1 pulse gondola, 2 high-speed quads, 2 fixed-grip quads, 4 triples, 1 double, 3 carpets)Why I interviewed himLet's start with a superficially troubling number: Taos' long, steady decline in average annual skier visits:That doesn't look so good, especially when laid alongside the long-term increase in national skier visits:Taos not only declined in the context of national skier visits, but also among its peers. In winter 1983-84, Taos drew more skiers (241,000) than Telluride (132,460), Big Sky (136,000), Jackson Hole (177,000), Whitefish (I'm lacking an estimate for that winter, but the ski area then known as “Big Mountain” logged 209,000 skiers in 1980-81 and 170,581 in 1985-86). Taos (dark blue line below), continued to out-duel this group through about the mid-90s before falling off a cliff:So what happened? 1995 Taos, a freeride mecca before freeride was cool, should have been perfectly suited to flourish in a cultural moment when skiers began demanding more interesting terrain than the groomed superhighways that had become the industry's default setting. Sure, Taos was remote and a bit harder to access than, say, Keystone or Park City, but so were Jackson and Whitefish and Big Sky and Telluride. A partial explanation: Taos stopped modernizing. After replacing the Lift 2 double with a fixed-grip quad in 1994, Taos didn't install another new chairlift for 19 years. The first detachable didn't arrive until 2018. The resort banned snowboards until 2008. Meanwhile, Big Sky laced a tram to the summit of Lone Peak in 1995 and started pushing detachable quads up the mountain; the first high-speed quads arrived at Telluride in 1986 and Whitefish in 1989.It's not a perfect narrative – while Jackson Hole rolled out its short Sublette detach in the mid-90s, the mountain didn't install an upper-mountain high-speed chairlift until Casper in 2012. Skier visits went up and up and up all that time, probably due in large part to aggressive improvements at the Jackson Hole airport.Maybe, though, it's as simple as this: banger snow years descended upon Taos – and New Mexico in general – from the late ‘80s through mid-‘90s. It's little surprise that attendance ups-and-downs largely mirror snowfall patterns:But, as the corresponding trendlines show, Taos' skier visits have not declined at the same rate as the mountain's average annual snowfall. And while Jackson's long-term average snowfall has remained relatively constant, attendance has crept steadily upward. Attendance spiked at both mountains when the 2018-19 season brought both plentiful snow and the introduction of the Ikon Pass:Unfortunately, Taos stopped reporting skier visits after the Covid-shortened 2019-20 season, so we have less concrete insight into whether the mountain's recent investments in a reconfigured beginner area and a second detachable on the backside have insulated it from two historically poor snow years. This is why it's nice to have basic visitation data, and why I'm pushing the ski industry to again publicize annual attendance for ski areas occupying public lands (since going live with a chart of 2,406 years of skier visit data for 97 ski areas with 10 or more years of attendance available, I'm up to 2,822 years across 108 ski areas, and I have a total of 3,802 years of data across 184 active U.S. ski areas for which I could find at least one year of attendance).We do know this: Taos doesn't want to return to the world of 300,000-plus skier visits. Somewhere between 250,000 and 275,000 is the “right number for the experience we want Taos to have,” Kelly tells us on the pod. Meaning: fewer skiers spread via a modern lift network is a better business than 364,000 skiers funneling onto double chairs. This flips the busiest-equals-best narrative that made skier-visit counts a 20th-century bragging point. I've heard the same logic articulated by the leaders of Killington, Waterville Valley, and other ski areas that have created a better business even with fewer skiers on their mountains. Jackson Hole, too, halted its relentless upward surge – that 2020-21 dip was deliberate, as the mountain exited Ikon Base and implemented a reservation system.This approach makes sense to me. With U.S. skier visits surging (until this year) and an Ikon or Epic pass in every pocket, no one wants to brag about being busy anymore. Space is the new volume. Social media can still transform one bad liftline into an eternal meme, but at least most skiers on the ground will have a better day most of the time than they probably would have 30 years ago.What doesn't make sense to me is why, in a less-is-more era, ski area operators have suddenly decided that skier visits should be guarded like Fort Knox. If fewer skiers is a good thing and a stated goal, why hide the numbers? The resorts ought to just say “Hey we've deliberately reduced our annual skier count from 300,000 to 250,000 [or whatever] to create a better mountain for you.” Instead, this secrecy around volume just looks cagey - if national skier visit numbers are up, then why should skiers just believe ski areas when they say “trust us, it's better now,” and offer no data to support it? Perception is reality, and today's skiing zeitgeist, as channeled by social media, tells us that American skiers perceive busier mountains today than they did a decade ago.But I'm getting off track. Since Louis Bacon bought Taos in 2013, he's funded an almost-complete renovation of what had become America's most decrepit destination ski resort. I don't think any mountain operating on U.S. Forest Service lands has more completely remade itself in the past decade (rapidly changing Big Sky, Deer Valley, and Powder Mountain operate on private property). Glimmering new but reset to 1970s volume, Taos is beautifully positioned to tap a skiing public that's burned-out on Colorado and Utah crowds but accustomed to modern lifts and snowmaking.What we talked aboutTaos as a family ski mountain; last winter's Chair 7 upgrade and custom terminals; owner Louis Bacon's mission to “improve everything without changing a thing”; why Taos changed from Skytrac to parent company Leitner-Poma for its newer lifts; Taos' great base-area reorganization; the story behind the Free Tacos run; a green run from the top of every lift other than the fierce Kachina triple; Taos' massive evolution since 2015; whether the mountain is committed to long-term independence; the founding Blake family's legacy and presence at Taos today; executing rapid development on Forest Service land; [VIDEO BONUS: Cat photobombing]; running Taos with the context of having worked at also-independent Telluride; becoming a skier growing up in Nashville, Tennessee; Telluride's evolution from semi-affordable to gigantic housing puzzle; employee housing at Taos; the logic behind the proposed base-to-base gondola and navigating local opposition; thoughts on the evolution of lifts 2 and 8; preserving parts of the hike-to ski experience; Taos' evolution after the Kachina Peak lift; lift 7A; the Minnesotas glades from the masterplan; avalanche mitigation; old-school boot-packing; parking lot evolutions; an ideal annual skier visit number and why that number is below historic highs; and getting to Taos.What I got wrong* When we discuss the wood-paneled terminals on Taos' new Lift 7, I ask if they're thematically related to the “wood RFID gates.” This is a reference to an earlier conversation that I cut, about Taos finally installing RFID for the 2025-26 ski season (the gates carry a wood theme). * I said that the trees skier's left of the Pioneer chair were not a named run, but they in fact are, and “Free Tacos” has a pretty awesome story behind it.* I accidentally asked Kelly to, “lay out the housing landscape for Telluride” but meant to say “Taos.” I didn't catch this in real time, but Kelly – who spent several years at Telluride before moving to Taos in 2015 – caught it and course-corrected.Questions I wished I'd askedTaos' 2010 USFS masterplan proposed a 7,045-foot-long, 2,363-vertical-foot detach quad that would have run parallel to Lift 1 to the top of Lift 2:We did, however, discuss the proposed 545-vertical-foot, 991-foot-long Ridge Lift off of Lift 8, and why Taos nixed that machine from its latest MDP:Why you should (or shouldn't) ski TaosTaos, like Jackson Hole or Snowbird or Palisades Tahoe, has a toughguy reputation. The place ripples with hike-to chutes and glades. To calm visitors shocked by the vertical bump run rocketing skyward beneath Chair 1, Taos to erected this base-area sign decades ago:The sign refers to the infamous Al's Run, which typically ripples with moguls, but was closed on my last visit, in March 2025 (Lift 1 was open):Taos certainly has plenty of nasty. The terrain ripping off the Kachina Peak triple is among the steepest inbounds terrain I'm aware of in America. But what shocked me about the place was how approachable it was for my then-8-year-old son, a solid but very intermediate skier. Every chair other than Kachina offers a top-to-bottom green – and some mostly mellow blues – making Taos one of the better family mountains in America.A lot of the solid-black terrain sits above the lifts, and requires a short, easy hike. If you've ever humped up Catherine's at Alta or Spanky's Ladder on Blackcomb, the ascent off of Lift 2 over to Highline Ridge or West Basin Ridge isn't much longer, and it flattens out considerably after the short incline. Unlike East Wall at A-Basin or Highlands Bowl at Aspen Highlands, this is hike-up terrain that's approachable for people who (like me), live at sea level and only like going up the mountain on machines. The runs are steep, and solo missions are discouraged, but the easy-in and proximity to lifts means a strong skier could reasonably expect to tuck a half-dozen hike-up laps into an afternoon. Here I am huffing and puffing right off Chair 2:Dang those trees are steep even right off the jump. Crunch crunch crunch:Go up a bit higher, and things get Lord of The Rings pretty fast:Taos' only real buyer-beware statistic is its insane base elevation of 9,350 feet, which makes everything, especially sleep, a bit more challenging. That altitude is actually a bit lower than the bases at Copper (9,712) or Breck (9,600). I start to have trouble functioning around 8,000 feet, which is the Vail (8,120), Snowmass (8,110), Snowbird (7,760), and Mammoth (7,953) range. So maybe see how you do at one of those burners before leveling up above 9,000 feet. Or at least arrive knowing that Taos will try punching you in the face. Hydrate and lay off the beer bongs for a day or two. You'll be fine.Podcast NotesOn Stadeli liftsWe've got 16 of these guys left across 10 U.S. ski areas, including Lift 7A at Taos:On the character of old chairliftsI wrote last year that U.S. ski lifts' overall design aesthetic has deteriorated with the decline in number of manufacturers and a tacit emphasis on technology over beauty.And I love old Riblets and Halls and Yans, but sentimentalism that locks skiing in a time capsule ultimately stalls long-term growth and invites disaster-by-disintegration. Rather than fight to live in a museum, I've adopted a quest mentality to ride as many of these dinosaurs as I can before they go extinct:On Taos' base-area fliparoundOn Taos' current masterplanHere's the conceptual overview of Taos' 2021 U.S. Forest Service master development plan:The major unrealized part of this is the base-to-base gondola - here's the most recent plan for that lift:On “class A avalanche mountains” with more than 200 slidepathsKelly mentioned that Taos' more than 200 slidepaths earn it the designation of a Class A avalanche mountain. I of course went looking for a list of U.S. ski areas so classified, and of course did not find one. In a rare exercise in self-restraint, however, I also did not create one. A quick Google search suggests that that such a list would include Alta, Kirkwood, and Stevens Pass alongside Taos. I would also assume that Alpine Meadows, Palisades, Mammoth, Snowbird, Big Sky, Silverton, and Crested Butte are among the most avy prone. That is not a complete list or an attempt at one so please don't write that I “forgot about” some particularly avalanche-prone mountain that I'm not trying very hard to remember.On The Storm's first Taos podcastThe Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing year-round. Join us. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe

Turmoil in the Surrey Police Service: Chief Norm Lipinski is OUT. Why was he let go in the first place? Some former Snowbird pilots are fighting to keep the iconic flying program in the air. Have Canadians reached the tipping point on tipping? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A former Snowbird pilot is doing what she can to keep the iconic air show in the sky. She's asking the government to scale back the aerobatic show instead of suspending it completely. Maryse Carmichael, Retired lieutenant-colonel, former commander and pilot of the Snowbirds, joins the show to share why she's making this call and how supporters can get involved.

What does it take to build a staff team that serves students well? In this episode, Jb interviews Snowbird summer staff members to talk about leadership, discipleship, and the culture that shapes camp life. From first-year staff to returning leaders, you'll hear stories of growth, hard work, and the lessons learned while serving behind the scenes.We discuss how programs like LMNT help develop future leaders, why humility and accountability are essential for a healthy team, and what it looks like to pursue excellence in ministry without compromising character. This conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at how staff culture, leadership, and discipleship come together to create a meaningful camp experience.SWO26Voices of SWO25 | Staff InterviewsSend us Fan MailPlease leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help improve No Sanity Required and help others grow in their faith. Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.

If you love America, you love the air show — and this year's show at St. Louis might be the most special one in a decade. Mark Sutherland joins the Marc Cox Morning Show to break down everything you need to know before you go. The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are back for the first time in ten years — and this is your last chance to see them before they transition to new aircraft. The Blue Angels are flying F-18 Super Hornets, pulling seven-plus G maneuvers with no G suits, wingtip to canopy at 18 inches. The F-22 is flying. A-10s are back for only the second time ever. And surrounding it all — a massive STEM expo, Patriots Landing, special 250th anniversary surprises, and Stonelodge Spirits in the VIP tent. Gates open at nine, the show kicks off at eleven thirty, and if you're not there early you'll be sitting in traffic wishing you were. Tickets are only available online at spiritairshow.com — kids 12 and under are free, and so is active duty military. This is the kind of American tradition the Marc Cox Morning Show is proud to celebrate. Hashtags #MarcCoxMorningShow #MarkSutherland #StLouisAirShow #BlueAngels #Snowbirds #SpiritAirShow #F22 #A10 #AmericaFirst #250thAnniversary #StLouis #Aviation #PatriotRadio #ConservativeRadio #StLouisRadio #MilitaryAppreciation #MAGA #FaithFamilyFreedom #SupportOurTroops #CelebrateAmerica

Are we REALLY there with Iran now? Crude oil prices certainly reflect some positive momentum. Now if gas prices would catch up...we've got the Captain of the Snowbirds on with us this hour and if you don't know what that is, then we'll tell you.

Stephen LeDrew speaks with Michelle Ferreri, former MP, about growing outrage over the future of the Canadian Snowbirds and what the controversy says about the state of Canada today.Ferreri argues that the issue goes far beyond air shows. For decades, the Snowbirds have been one of Canada's most recognizable national symbols and one of the military's strongest recruiting tools.She says the government knew these aircraft would eventually need replacement, yet failed to plan properly — while continuing to spend heavily elsewhere.The conversation expands into broader concerns about Canada's military readiness, national pride, government spending, and economic decline under the current political leadership.With Mark Carney now leading the country, critics are asking whether Canada is losing not just military capability — but confidence in itself.Three Minutes. Direct. Unfiltered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The last week of the month means it's an "ask me anything" Thursday, and once again, lots of questions from across the country. Questions about journalism, about politics, about everything from Snowbirds to Donald Trump. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Écoutez le meilleur de La commission du lundi 25 mai: Construction d'écoles: Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois dénonce le «favoritisme» de la CAQ Tensions à la CAQ, détaxe en épicerie et code du bâtiment Abolition de la TVQ sur certains produits à l’épicerie: une bonne décision? Un dernier tour de piste pour les Snowbirds des Forces canadiennes Voir https://www.cogecomedia.com/vie-privee pour notre politique de vie privée

Join Marty as he breaks down the chaos at the Select Special Citizen Initiative Proposal Review Committee, Premier Danielle Smith's cabinet shuffle, and the resignations of Nate Horner and Matt Jones. He also looks at the Alberta-Ottawa MOU, whether the proposed pipeline deal is being undercut by Ottawa's climate agenda, rising inflation, CPP Investment's annual return, the end of the Snowbirds jet team, and growing concerns over Canada's defence readiness.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. In a provincewide supper-time address, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces that a question on separation will be on this Fall's referendum ballot. The Globe And Mail’s Marieke Walsh recaps a busy week in politics, especially in Western Canada. CTV political analyst and former Quebec Cabinet Minister Tom Mulcair talks Quebec separatism, and the new poll that says the CAQ is regaining support. As the Montreal Victoire celebrate their first PWHL title, the NHL's Montreal Canadiens start the Eastern Conference Finals with a statement win over Carolina. TSN's Claire Hanna recaps Thursday's chaos as we look ahead to Saturday's Game 2 matchup. Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Today’s edition features 'Beyond A Ballot' podcast host Rachael Segal and NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover. Topic 1: Albertans will vote on a question about separating from Canada this Fall, but it won’t be constitutionally binding. Topic 2: Tension is rising between B.C. Premier David Eby and Prime Minister Carney over major projects. Is Canada's leader showing favoritism to keep Alberta happy? Topic 3: We are just weeks away from Opening Day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A pair of Canadian cities will be welcoming the world for 13 total matches, and it's going to cost a billion dollars worth of pretty pennies. Is it worth it for cities to host major events these days? Topic 4: Are the Carney Liberals wrong to ground Canada's Snowbirds? Topic 5: Instead of wedding gifts, more couples are asking for cash for down payments. We try to find out why. The last edition of Free For All Fridays will air next week - May 29th. See you at Noon!

Gerry Vanderhoek is the Director of Air Operations with Airshow London and joined Mike Stubbs to talk about what the future of the Snowbirds and aerial teams in Canada could look like?

Greg Brady talked to Lisa Raitt, former federal cabinet minister and Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition, about Toronto Island airport expansion, Snowbirds temporarily grounded, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Graham Richardson has the latest on the federal government’s decision to retire the Snowbirds following the 2026 season; Heather Wright breaks down the list of the most expensive cities to watch the World Cup from and how it’s impacting fans who already live in host cities; John Vennvally-Rao has more on what experts are saying following the increase and what it could mean for consumers going forward.

Should BC support the Alberta pipeline deal? Premier Eby is meeting with Prime Minister Carney today to discuss exactly that. The iconic Snowbirds have been grounded because their planes are too old! How long until they're back in the skies? What car modifications are illegal in BC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

San Diego is mourning after a shooting at its largest mosque -- and we speak to a community leader who, like so many other Muslims, is processing the depth of the loss.Undone deal. A Newfoundland and Labrador review panel finds a proposed energy deal with Hydro Quebec is not in the province's best interest. And the Premier tells us why he thinks his government can make good on Churchill Falls.We hear from the mayor of a PEI town where one-in-three work in the oyster business -- the mayor included. He explains the struggles they're facing as the trade is devastated by disease. The organizer of an event called "Ratapalooza" tells us former lab rats make great pets -- and she would know, she has 20 of them. The iconic Snowbirds will be grounded after the 2026 season due to their aging aircraft. A former Snowbirds pilot and commander says this could have been avoided. A man in Australia set out to make a dinner of steak and salad for his housemates ... but almost ended up serving them ribs ... sorry I mean rib-bits -- thanks to the tiny frog in his greens.As It Happens, the Tuesday edition. Radio that's pleased he didn't end up with a frog in his throat.

An iconic Canadian air show is going to be put on pause. The military's Snowbirds squadron will be grounded until at least 2030 amid concerns the planes aren't safe. The current planes were first commissioned by the military in the late 1960s. The plan is to replace them, but it will be years before the new ones arrive.And: Prime Minister Mark Carney is playing down a decision by the Trump Administration to abandon a Canada/U.S. defence panel. The panel has been around since the Second World War, but Carney says he “wouldn't overplay the importance” of the decision.Also: From hantavirus on a cruise ship, to an ebola outbreak in East Africa… is the world ready for the next pandemic? Is Canada? We look at where things stand.Plus: Inflation highest in nearly two years, pushback for U.S. Justice Department's "anti-weaponization fund", Churchill Falls review, and more.

The U.S. is pulling out of a decades-old joint defence advisory group with Canada. Power & Politics hears from retired army commander Andrew Leslie, who says though the group's impact has diminished over the years, walking away from that history is a 'childish' move by the U.S. and the Power Panel weighs in. Plus, Canada's iconic Snowbird squadron will be grounded after the 2026 flying season as the federal government takes steps to replace the decades-old fleet.

0:11 - 6 men allegedly damaged vehicles to coerce owners to sell for less. 8:57 - The Alberta-Ottawa pipeline agreement gets Canada off the starting blocks. What now? 21:15 - We take your calls and texts on the pipeline agreement. 28:44- China condemns Conservative MP's Taiwan trip after ambassador's warning. 41:46 - We take your calls and texts on everything that has been going on in China. 46:32- Snowbirds temporarily grounded until early 2030s, awaiting new planes' arrival. 55:01- The Trump administration is walking away from a long-running body that works on Canada-U.S. defence initiatives, claiming Canada has failed to meet its commitments on defence spending. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A man from Barrie was among those detained by the Israeli military after a flotilla with humanitarian aid was intercepted on its way to Gaza; some Saskatchewan residents are worried that the iconic Snowbirds won’t be replaced as the fleet continues to age; one Alberta resident says an abandoned oil well on her property poses significant safety risks; and more.

Email us at cdncomsense@gmail.com Happy Mother's Day! The Carney likes to open every news release by telling Canadians that we live in a dangerous and divided world, probably hinting that he is here to serve Canada's best interests. But, is he the "man for this moment?" While he is flying around talking to world leaders about agreeing to talk again, Canada has its own issues to deal with. Let's talk about Alberta independence, Airbus up, Snowbirds down, should Canada be more European? And more!

Beckler & Seanna talk about transit fares, the Snowbirds, and snorting. **

For more than 50 years, they have inspired Canadians, showcased the excellence of our Armed Forces, and encouraged countless young people to serve their country. Now, after a decade of Liberal delays and no replacement plan for the Tutor fleet, Prime Minister Carney is prepared to ground one of Canada's most iconic symbols without providing […]

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0:11 - A new poll finds many Albertans want province to have greater say in who immigrates. 8:27 - We get our weekly economic recap from Dr. Eric Kam, an economics professor at Toronto Metropolitan University. 17:12 - We take your calls and texts on affordability in Canada. 25:52 - Twice as many millennials live with parents than boomers at their age. 37:55 - Snowbirds could be grounded for years, Conservatives warn. 50:10 - We take your calls and texts on the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Consular officials are heading to support Canadians onboard a cruise ship experiencing a hantavirus outbreak; Gas prices have hit a four-year high, driving up travel costs and prompting Air Canada to reduce service. A Conservative MP says Ottawa may pause or cancel the Snowbirds program, putting the future of the iconic air show team at risk.

Today you'll hear one of the great conversations that just took place at our Blister Summit at Snowbird. McKenna Peterson and Anne Wangler talk about their recent trips to Alaska; Caroline Gleich talks about some of the very big objectives she's been working on; and leading the conversation is the multi-talented skier, storyteller, and filmmaker, Sierra Schlag.Note: We Want to Hear From You!We'd love for you to share with us the stories or topics you'd like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or offer your hot takes for us to rate. Email us at: info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS: Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Enter Our Free Weekly Gear GiveawaysGEAR:30: Blister Summit 2026 RecapTOPICS & TIMES:Shoutout: New BLISTER+ Members (2:09)Introductions (3:34)Imposter Syndrome (14:49)All-Women Crew vs Mixed Crew (17:13)Facing Limitations (21:16)Parental Protection Clauses (26:46)Advice for Women (32:48)Advice for Men (34:06)Silverton Mountain Trip (36:43)More Audience Questions (41:16)How to Get More Women Involved (50:08)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this 1893rd episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with his friend and client Gerry Scott about his new book Best of the Snowbirds Expat Radio Podcast, covering myths and mistakes that trip up Canadian Snowbirds. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, Ridley Funeral Home, Nick Ainis, and RecycleMyElectronics.ca. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Toronto Mike at mike@torontomike.com.

We just wrapped up our Blister Summit at Snowbird, then Jonathan Ellsworth, Sascha Anastas, and Eli Brown spent a pretty amazing 24 hours in Salt Lake City, where we discovered some fantastic restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and bakeries. So today, we're reporting on what we ate, drank, and saw. Give it a listen, then let us know your thoughts!We Want to Hear from You!Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you'd like to see us cover? Email us here to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED.RELATED LINKS:Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberEnter Our Free Weekly GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES:Blister Summit / Snowbird:Fernet (2:41)Fry Sauce? (12:19)Realm, ‘The Bard' (2023) (17:26)Rice Krispy Treats (19:35)Tram Club Spicy Fries (25:23)Salt Lake City:Bar: Lake Effect (30:55)Bar: Post Office Place (32:36)Dinner: Junah (34:33)Bar: Water Witch (52:16)New York Sours (55:54)Underberg (1:03:36)Breakfast: Central 9th Market (1:06:16)Three Pines Coffee (1:08:08)Mono Tape Club (1:12:49)Eva's Bakery (1:19:18)SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're still buzzing from Blister Summit 2026, which we held last week at Snowbird, Utah. And in this conversation, a number of our reviewers got together to recap their favorite moments, runs, and gear. We also cover what it's like to ride with the strikingly handsome Justin Bobb (whether he's on a board, skis, or blades); one of the aspects of ski reviewing that Sascha Anastas does better than Jonathan and Luke; CRAFTED podcast co-host Eli Brown's perspective as a newcomer to the Summit; and more.Note: We Want to Hear From You!Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you'd like us to cover on GEAR:30. You can email us at info@blisterreview.comRELATED LINKS:Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Enter Our Weekly Gear GiveawaySee Our Blister Recommended ShopsCHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS:Blister Studios (our new channel)Blister Review (our original channel)TOPICS & TIMES:Jonathan's Driving Advice (2:40)Sascha's Summit Record (6:40)Eli's First Summit (8:15)Conditions & Favorite Terrain (11:05)Sascha & Eli's Standout Gear (24:39)Upcoming Summit CRAFTED Episode (42:14)JBobb's Eventful Last Day (45:02)Hard Boot Snowboarding (1:00:29)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kristin on Animal Communication, Shelter Stress, and Seeing Animals for Who They AreHost Julie Marty Pearson welcomes Kristin Hadley to The Story of My Pet to discuss Kristin's lifelong love of animals, beginning with her first horse Snowbird, and her path to becoming a professional animal communicator. Kristen describes telepathy as a learnable, two-way language that helps animals and people understand needs, emotions, behavior, and wellness issues, and she shares how her background in speech language pathology and a message from her horse Woody led her to teach and consult professionally. They talk about shelter and foster stress, decompression time, breed bias, projections, and the importance of neutrality, clarity, and respect for animals' boundaries. Kristin shares a foster case where understanding a dog's purpose transformed behavior and highlights Akron Rescue Cats and Buddy's Second Chance Rescue, which matched her with her dog Fisher.To learn more about Kristin, visit her Website Follow on Facebook & Instagram Support the showSupport the Podcast by Buying Us a Treat via Buy Me a CoffeeShop our Affiliate Partners:

Olivia joins Justin this week for a Song of the Week special as they deep-dive the stories behind two of their favorite Elvis songs. Olivia's up first, examining Elvis' exellent 1970 cover of Anne Murray's classic country hit "Snowbird" and the tragic story of its songwriter, Gene MacLellan.  Then, Justin saddles up and goes tilting at windmills in an attempt to explore the fascinating history behind "The Quest/The Impossible Dream" from the Broadway musical "Man of La Mancha," which Elvis is most known for having have performed in 1972 at Madison Square Garden, but is also unique in being the only song Elvis ever used to close his shows post-1969 besides "Can't Help Falling in Love." Justin looks back to understand why the song resonated so much with Elvis, why he may have chose to feature the song when he did, what versions he took influence from, how his deeply personal interpretation varies from the many dozens that came before him, and ponder why he stopped performing it. Also explored are the song's explicit ideas of heroism, sacrifice and fearlessness in spite of impossible odds - and the tension and dissonance between that message and Elvis' own human shortcomings.  If you enjoy TCBCast, please consider supporting us with a donation at Patreon.com/TCBCast. Your support allows us to continue to provide thoughtful, provocative, challenging and well-researched perspectives on Elvis's career, his peers and influences, and his cultural impact and legacy.

In this episode, Brody invites his brother Duke and cousin Paco to share unfiltered stories behind Snowbird's early days and stories from their upbringing. From a chaotic frat house rescue to a near-fatal hornet sting, they revisit the intense moments that shaped their lives. Through it all, they highlight what's never changed: a mission rooted in the Gospel, strong relationships, and faithful teaching.Rudolf, Beethoven, and The Chainsaw ManSend us Fan MailPlease leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help improve No Sanity Required and help others grow in their faith. Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.

Luke's a dad! Our patron saint of GEAR:30, Hoji, will be back at the Blister Summit! You can win custom skis at our Summit Dinner! Plus, you'll hear lots of talk from Luke and Jonathan about the skis they tested to close out the year at CBMR! (So many exclamation points!!!)Note: We Want to Hear From You!Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you'd like us to cover on GEAR:30. You can email those to us here.RELATED LINKS:Join Us @ Blister Summit 2026Win Custom Skis @ Summit DinnerGet Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Enter Our Weekly Gear GiveawaySee Our Blister Recommended ShopsTOPICS & TIMES:Blister Summit Dinner — Win SkisLuke's a Dad! (3:08)Closing Day (5:38)Blister Summit Snow & Forecast (9:45)Hoji (12:16)Win Folsom Custom Skis @ Summit Dinner (13:40)Panel Sessions & Athlete Guests (16:46)Armada ARV 106 Ti (22:57)Kastle Sublime 93 (25:51)Kastle at Summit (32:45)Doberman Multi Pista (33:17)Heritage Lab RC95 (36:48)Line Poisson (40:13)Moment Deathwish 112 (50:25)Moment Wildcat 108 (54:14)M-Free 108 (1st Gen) at Snowbird (56:26)Most Surprising Ski of the Season? (59:22)Skis We Want to Check Out @ the Summit (1:01:51)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dr. Steve Judson and Dr. Drew Henderson get into the one thing that separates the people who thrive from the people who just survive — adaptability. Mold in the house. Snowbirds heading home. Spring break chaos. A cargo ship plowing through 15-foot swells. A deaf janitor on the sixth floor of the Ryan Building who heard horses on cobblestone streets for the first time in years. Every story in this episode points to the same truth: the body was designed to handle stress. It was not designed to live with interference. When your Atlas is clear, your nervous system can do what it was built to do. Shiver when you're cold. Sweat when you're hot. Fight off mold. Heal from the inside out. You don't need more biohacks. You need less interference. And D.D. Palmer figured that out 130 years ago with his bare hands. The greatest life hack ever discovered didn't come from Silicon Valley. It came from a second-floor office and a man who couldn't hear. It's time to Wake Up Humans — clear the interference, restore the power, and give your body the best chance to adapt to whatever life throws at it. How's your Atlas? Learn more at drstevejudson.com and check out Steve Judson's books and gear.

What's it feel like to drop into Corbet's Couloir?Alta locals Tristen Lilly and Piper Kunst know. This year, they took home King and Queen of Corbet's, earning their place on one of skiing's biggest stages.In the Last Chair Season 7 finale, they sit down with Tom Kelly to talk about their paths to big mountain skiing, meeting in a lift line at Alta, and what goes through your head when you're staring into that 20-foot drop.From Piper's first win with no sponsors to Tristen's viral 720 entry, this is the story of two skiers building a life in the Wasatch and pushing what's possible.Listen now.

⛳️ With The Masters Tournament week here, this episode couldn't come at a better time.Today, we sit down with one of the co-owners of Snowbird Golf, a growing golf apparel and lifestyle brand, to talk about what it really takes to build a brand from scratch. From the initial idea to launching products and growing a following, this is the real story behind starting a golf brand in today's market.In this episode, we cover:• How Snowbird Golf got started• Turning a golf lifestyle into a business• The biggest mistakes when starting a clothing brand• How to grow a brand using social media and marketing• The reality of entrepreneurship and building a businessWhether you're into golf, entrepreneurship, or thinking about starting your own brand, this episode is packed with real insight and takeaways.

Q&A - Snowbirds & Property Taxes

Monoskis! Snowblades! Price Drops! Jonathan talks with Luke Koppa and Kristin Sinnott about some big announcements about our upcoming Blister Summit, and Otto Solberg joins us to give an up-to-date conditions report from the Bird. We also talk about the great-looking forecast, and we go through some of the gear we're most excited to get on — and get you on.Note: We Want to Hear From You!Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you'd like us to cover on GEAR:30. You can email those to us here.RELATED LINKS:Get Yourself Covered with BLISTER+Join Us! Blister Summit 2026BLISTER+ Members: Blister Summit DiscountEnter Our Weekly Gear GiveawaySee Our Blister Recommended ShopsCHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS:Blister Studios (our new channel)Blister Review (our original channel)TOPICS & TIMES:Current Conditions at Snowbird (4:58)The Forecast! (11:18)Important Info (16:05)New Discounted Price (21:51)Companies Attending (24:31)Another Dan Abrams Story (35:58)Salomon QST (41:03)Salomon and Kastle (42:20)Faction (46:34)HEAD and DPS (48:33)Nordica and Scarpa (54:18)ZipFit and Product Purchasing (55:35)Elan (56:57)Zirkel (57:31)Snowboard Brands (58:31)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonny Moseley is one of the true pioneers of freestyle skiing, he's an Olympic gold medal mogul skier, he's responsible for one of the most iconic moments in the history of modern skiing, and he is still very much at the forefront of skiing today. And in this conversation, we talk about it all.Note: We Want to Hear From You!We'd love for you to share with us the stories or topics you'd like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or offer your hot takes for us to rate. You can email those to us here.RELATED LINKS: Palisades TahoeBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredDiscounted Summit Registration for BLISTER+ MembersNon-Member Registration: Blister Summit 2026Enter Our Free Weekly Gear GiveawaysVideo: Dinner Roll @ ‘02 OlympicsCHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS:Blister Studios (our new channel)Blister Review (our original channel)TOPICS & TIMES:Palisades Tahoe (1:29)Blister Summit at Snowbird (2:15)Shoutout: New BLISTER+ members (2:42)Mogul Skiing in the last Olympics (6:15)Natural Moguls vs Comp Moguls (17:32)How to Get Good at Moguls (22:16)Stab the Bunny! (27:44)Should Your Quiver Have a Mogul-Specific Ski? (30:31)Going to UC Berkeley (35:16)Burned Out? (42:11)From Olympic Gold in ‘98 to the ‘02 Comp (44:38)The Dinner Roll (1:04:02)Thoughts on the ‘B.O.S.S.' (1:08:11)What's Next: XGL (1:20:41)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meg WandishinLast Chair guest Meg Wandishin grew up skiing the slopes of Shawnee Peak (now Pleasant Mountain), a Maine ski area that dates back to 1938, and then moved up to Sunday River. Today, she serves as recruiting manager for Deer Valley Resort, where, among her tasks, is overseeing the resort's popular J-1 visa program for international workers. Wandishin's pathway into recruiting came by chance, tending bar in Maine when a customer saw in her the traits of a charismatic recruiter. After a few years in recruitment for tech companies, she decided to take time to work remotely in Utah. Three months later, she decided to stay – connecting with Deer Valley in 2023. Today, she plays a major role in recruiting more than 3,000 seasonal employees for the resort, with an enthusiastic personality and a pride in helping create the Deer Valley Difference. 

Breezy Johnson just won the 2026 Olympic Gold Medal in women's Downhill, and she also won Gold at the 2025 World Championships. So Breezy and Jonathan talk about winning Gold, but Breezy also talks about how she navigates the highs and the lows of life — and ski racing — in a way that most of us can likely learn from.Note: We Want to Hear From You!We'd love for you to share with us the stories or topics you'd like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or offer your hot takes for us to rate. You can email those to us here.RELATED LINKS: Sennza FinneSnowbirdBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredDiscounted Summit Registration for BLISTER+ MembersNon-Member Registration: Blister Summit 2026Enter Our Free Weekly Gear GiveawaysCHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS:Blister Studios (our new channel)Blister Review (our original channel)TOPICS & TIMES:Sennza Finne (1:43)Snowbird (3:09)Life Since the Olympics? (5:16)Bull Riding & Ski Racing (7:06)The Process (20:06)Winning 2025 Worlds (22:54)‘26 Olympics: Starting in 1st Place (28:33)Does Winning Teach Us Much? (41:52)Your Heroes Growing Up? (54:26)Encouraging development (55:42)Sh!t Talking? (58:37)Breezy's Dad's Accident (1:02:36)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.