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
200 episodes
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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2026 Sled Lineups
Big News: We Finally Have Cameras!This week we’re taking a look at the 2026 snowmobile lineups from Polaris and Arctic Cat, breaking down what stands out. We dive into the mountain sled segment, which is outside our usual cross-co...
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Ep. 38 How We Capture the Ride
This week, we take you behind the scenes of our content creation process. From strapping GoPros on sleds to editing vlogs late at night. We break down the gear we use, how we plan our shoots, and what it’s like trying to balance racing with cre...
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Ep. 37 Racing the Algorithm
This week’s episode is all about your personal brand. We dive into what a personal brand really is and how you can use it to your advantage through social media. We share some of the challenges we’ve faced along the way, as well as the positive...
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Ep. 36 Learn From Your Mistakes
We explore the origins of snowmobiles, how they’ve evolved over the years, and how the big three brands (Polaris, Arctic Cat, and Ski-Doo) came to be. Plus, we throw in some fun and surprising facts from the early days of the sport.
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Ep. 35 Gear Talk
On this week’s episode, we dive into the best add-ons we put on our sleds this season. From simple tweaks to game-changing upgrades, we break down what made a real difference on the snow. We also talk about what we're hoping to add for next sea...
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Ep. 34 Summer Strength
This week’s episode dives into our offseason training. We break down what worked, what didn’t, and how we’re planning for next season. From nutrition to recovery to pushing our bodies to stay at the top year after year. It’s all about building ...
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Ep. 33 King of the Mountain 2025
We recap the final race of the season at Saddleback Mountain in Maine, where one rider earned the ultimate title of King of the Mountain. The cross-country crew dominated the weekend, taking home the majority of podiums across nearly every clas...
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Ep. 32 Lessons Learned
This week’s episode we recap the lessons we learned from the 2025 racing season. We reflect on the progress we made and the challenges we faced along the way. With one final race left, we’re excited to see who will be crowned King of the Mounta...
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Ep. 31 Pushing the Limits
This week’s episode dives into the many different directions the snowmobile industry could go. From teams and record books to fresh formats and new perspectives, we explore what it might take to grow the sport to the next level. Our hope is tha...
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Ep. 30 - We don't want winter to end.
Mike Young jumps on with TJ Leach for this weeks episode as Lucas Vaadi has been sick all week. We talk about the last race coming up at the end of April in Saddleback Maine, some favorite race memories from the 2025, and then go over some funn...
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Ep. 29 Season Lessons from the Track
This week, we dive into the highs and lows of the season. We reflect on the lessons learned, the challenges we faced, and our goals for the future. It was a long but rewarding season, and we’re excited to see how we can grow from here."
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Ep. 28 Buddy Collins 121: Building the Future
We had Buddy Collins on this week. He has only recently come into the world of snowmobile racing, but the impact he has had on New England cross country and the snowmobiling world is immense. His influence extends beyond Maine and reaches acros...
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Ep. 27 Checkered Flag for Season Points
This week’s episode, we dive into the final COR race in Ironwood, Michigan, and the last NEXC race in Sinclair, Maine. Both events brought unseasonably warm weather, creating some wild conditions. The COR race was held on terrain and turned int...
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Ep. 26 White Flag for Season Points
This week's episode recaps TJ's race weekend in Portage Lake as the season comes down to the final weekend. TJ is currently sitting second in Pro Stock points, while Lucas is gearing up for the Triple Crown Championship. We’re ready to leave it...
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Ep. 25 Recap and the Road Ahead
This week’s episode dives into the final ice Le Mans of the Cor Powersports series, with the last Triple Crown event just two weeks away. TJ took on the nostalgic West Glover, VT race. Tune in for more adventures!
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Ep. 24 Chasing Season Points
This week, Lucas raced in Walker, MN, while TJ took on Lincoln, ME. Both events were on frozen lakes but featured very different conditions. Walker had a plowed Le Mans-style course, while Lincoln brought the bumps on an icy track. We're both f...
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Ep. 23 The Mike Young experience
Thanks for tuning in this week as TJ Leach chats with his racing team mate Mike Young, a Vermont native who caught the XC racing bug back in 2017/2018. Mike has been around racing most of his life, most recently in stock car racing. Now he find...
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Ep. 22 Greg Nichols Memorial Oquossoc 150
On this week's episode, we break down the Greg Nichols Memorial 150 in Oquossoc, ME. This is one of the biggest cross-country racing events in the East. For the second year in a row, a Pro racer from Minnesota made the trip. This episode is pac...
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Ep. 21 Full-On Racing
On this week's episode, we get an update on TJ's injury and hear about his experience in his first-ever MIRA race. We also break down the SOO, recap Lucas’s race with ADXC, and look ahead to the upcoming NEXC 150-mile race. Tune in for all the ...
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Ep. 20 Cross Country Update
This week, we break down all the action from Park Rapids, including the challenges of racing on a tight and technical course. Plus, we look ahead to the next rounds and share key takeaways from the weekend. Tune in for all the latest in cross c...
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Ep. 19 East Coast Cross Country is Back
This week, we dive into the Star City 100 and the official kickoff to cross-country racing in the East! We’re breaking down the course, the incredible turnout, and all the excitement from the start of the season. We’re hyped to be racing ...
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Ep. 18 Championship Battles Begin
We dive into the cross-country race at Ottertail, where the race faced some challenges with snow dust, high winds, and fresh snow that almost put the event in jeopardy. Despite the uncertainty, the race went ahead in a time trial format. Next w...
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Ep. 17 Start Your Engine: 2025 Season Kickoff
On this week's episode, we kick off the 2025 season and reflect on how the holidays went while diving into the latest snowmobile activities we've been up to. We gear up for an action-packed weekend with races happening across the board East and...
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Ep. 16 Pine Lake 2024: The Race Season Begins
This week, we dive into Lucas’ adventure at the first cross-country race of the year, Pine Lake 2024. The excitement builds as we gear up for the first Eastern race at ADXC Saranac Lake on January 11th. Plus, Snocross is in full swing, and TJ s...
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