There’s a new ski podcast, and it’s really good.
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Give us a quick rundown of your background in the ski industry.
Episode 0is a good starting point for that, I talk about my story briefly.
Long story short, I started filming skiing in Quebec following my brother around in 2007.
Worked with a bunch of great skiers who ended up making big things in the ski world.
Then went on to work on more commercial projects and eventually branched off completely from skiing.
When did you actually start recording episodes, finding a name, etc.
So I went the simple route and called it what it is.
What are some of your inspirations/influences for this podcast?
Might be really cheesy but Joe rogan is actually a big one.
Im someone who likes to talk to any jot down of person about any jot down of subject.
He also doesnt dumb down things for people.
Sure hell explain, but hes a curious dude who wants to learn as much as he can.
Basically the format is unstructured conversations with a small layer of structure at the bottom.
Thats why I say itsA podcast about skiing, life and everything in between.
It all starts off with skiing, but well branch off anywhere the conversation takes us.
How has it been going so far?
Im really glad about what I’ve been getting out.
The guests are stoked to join in and chat with me so thats positive.
Alexi Godbout from Episode 2
What are some of the challenges of making a podcast?
The challenges depend on what your vision is and the constraints you set yourself really.
If you screw up a 1-2 hour discussion, youre fucked.
So there was a lot of that.
Also right now, with covid, its a challenge to get to talk with people in person.
What are some guests that you have lined up for the future?
And some guests you would like to have?
There are so many guests Id like to have.
Id really like to talk to some legends like Tanner [Hall] or [Tom] Wallisch.
Also some people inside the industry.
How much work goes behind one episode?
Recording one episode usually takes around 2 hours.
Then, the most time consuming thing is editing.
Right now its a big learning curve on the audio side.
Whats the plan on releasing episodes?
Then again it all depends on the peoples reaction, if theyre into it or not.
Xavier Mayrand - 2013
What are your thoughts on the state of ski media today?
Things have changed since you were making ski movies 8-10 years ago.
What has changed and what hasnt?
At that point all the leverage got back into brands for financing.
We talked about that with Nick Martini for a soon to be released episode, it was pretty interesting.
The followers chase is a skewed perspective, as people mistake followers for influence.
What are your plans with the podcast?
How are you making this sustainable?
On what platforms can we find the Mayrand Podcast?
In what ways can people support the podcast?
The podcast is available onSpotify,Apple Podcasts,Google Podcasts&YouTube.
Get the word out there basically.
Also I have aPatreonsetup.
Thats something Id like to push to get the people who are stoked on it involved.
Big thanks toAxis Boardshop,Treefort Lifestyles,J SkisandDic Ann’sfor making it possible.
