Why We Ride Podcast
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 into snowmobile discussions. The podcast will include interviews into the minds of industry leaders, enthusiasts, action sports companies and action sports athletes so they can share "why they ride". So grab your headphones, connect your Bluetooth, or crank up your computer speakers and tune into each episode. Thank you for listening!
Episodes
222 episodes
Ep. 62 The Road to Pine Lake
On this week’s podcast, we dive into the upcoming Pine Lake race as the season gets closer and prep mode is officially on. We talk through everything we’re doing to get ready and make sure nothing gets forgotten. Plus, we switch things up with ...
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Ep. 61 New Sleds, New Season
On this weeks episode we finally got our 2026 snowmobiles. We both got to dive into these new builds. Tune in to see what we do when we get a new sled. Pine Lake is only 2 weeks away so we are in full prep mode.
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Season Prep
On this week’s episode we’re back from Thanksgiving break. Snow is in the air and finally starting to accumulate. Lucas is three weeks out from the first race of the season and the boys are in full work mode getting everything ready. Tune in as...
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Ep. 59 2026 Details
On this week’s episode we dive into the 2026 season. We talk about new sponsors, fresh opportunities, and where we think the sport is headed. Tune in for all the updates as we get closer to winter.
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Ep. 58 The Future of Racing
On this week’s episode, we dive into how the sport is evolving and what the future could look like. We talk about the next generation of racers entering the scene and how we can help grow and support youth involvement in snowmobiling.
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Ep. 57 Gained A Hour
Hope everyone had a good Halloween and is adjusting to the clock change. We gained an hour of sleep, but that is not what we are excited about. The clock change means we are getting closer to winter. This week we dive into sponsors and the upco...
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Ep. 56 2026 Schedule Breakdown
This week we’re diving into the newly released schedules across every series. While things are still tentative, we’re talking about what stands out, what we’re excited for, and how it’s all shaping up as the season gets closer. Let’s take a loo...
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Ep. 55 Race Into Winter | Epping
This week we’re talking about the Epping Grass Drags, Race Into Winter. We break down some of the top social media posts from the week, catch up on the latest news in the powersports industry, and wrap things up with our Would...
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Ep. 54 Snowmobiles Are So Back
We’re back! This week we dive into the biggest news from the past two weeks: snowmobiles are officially returning to the X Games. We also honor Scott Preston for his huge impact on cross-country racing in New England, and spotlight a New Hampsh...
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Ep. 53 Sawdust-Cross
This week we dive into championship weekend at the sawdust pit. TJ recaps his experience racing a snowmobile on sawdust. Fall is here, and winter is right around the corner.
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Ep. 52 Hay Days Reflection
This one’s special 52 weeks, a full year of content! In this episode we look back on our Hay Days experience. From the long trip in and out, to the wild moments at the campground, to all the booths, sleds, and surprises we saw at the even...
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Ep. 51 Live from Hay Days
Lucas and TJ take on Hay Days in their first-ever in-person podcast. Recorded outside the camper Lucas rented, this episode captures the energy of the weekend. With it being Lucas’ first time at the legendary event, the guys dive into different...
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Ep. 50 Hay Day Prep
The preseason buzz is here and Hay Days is just around the corner. In this episode, we break down the ultimate preseason checklist every racer needs from sled prep to training to gear must-haves. We catch up on new sponsor updates, swap the cra...
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Ep. 49 Off-Season Grind
In this week’s episode we dive into the off-season and how snowmobilers can keep their edge year-round. We kick things off with a story from the job site, where a homeowner laid out his “three staples for success”: grind mentality, higher educa...
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Ep. 48 The New New
This week we dive into what racers call silly season. The time when riders switch teams, sign with new sponsors, and shake things up before winter. Out west, team moves are big news, but in the east, we don’t talk about them nearly as ...
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Ep. 47 Summer Update
This week we share what’s been going on off the track with a mix of stories and life updates. From weather predictions to fitness, nutrition, and our working life. Catching-up before the season kicks into gear.
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Ep. 46 Trail Riding Is the Heart of Snowmobiling
This week we’re talking about the part of snowmobiling that holds it all together, trail riding. We get into why trails are the heart of the sport, how changing rules and land use impact everyone, and what riders need to know when it comes to e...
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Ep. 45 The Ultimate Snowmobile Series
This week’s episode is all about getting creative. What if there was a snowmobile race for every style of riding? We spitball a full series that covers every discipline we can think of. Tune in and let us know
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Ep. 44 The Return of Buddy Collins
This weeks episode features Buddy Collins, the owner of the Sawdust Pit. We caught up with Buddy to talk about his summer adventures and how he is getting ready for the upcoming winter season. Buddy shares his story of building the track, ridin...
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Ep. 43 Racing Line
In this episode, we dive into the strategy behind snowmobile racing and how to read terrain like a pro. From the frozen flat-out speed of ice Le Mans to the unpredictable lines of terrain racing, we break down what it takes to choose the right ...
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Ep. 42 Perfect Technique
In this episode, we break down what perfect riding technique really means and why it changes between ice and terrain. From body position to throttle control, we compare what works where, what falls apart fast, and why consistency matters no mat...
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Ep. 41 Summer Toys & Snowmobile Sparks
We’re deep into summer, but winter is never far from our minds. In this episode, we talk about the quads, dirt bikes, and summer toys keeping us busy during the off-season and how they always seem to bring up snowmobile stories. From sket...
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Ep. 40 Wrenching for Winter
On this week’s podcast, we’re diving into summer sled projects and how we’re getting ready for winter. It’s the hottest day of the year, so we figured we’d focus on some cool things to do in the garage. Winter’s less than 6 months away, and we’...
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