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Hosted by Lucas Vaadi and TJ Leach · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 253 episodes
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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!
Lucas Vaadi and TJ Leach hosts Why We Ride Podcast, a sports show with 253 episodes published.
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, it’s just Lucas and TJ for the first time in a long time! ️ We’re talking about one of the most important parts of growing snowmobiling today: creating content and getting the spo
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, we have Mike Young back on the podcast for the third time! Mike may not be originally from Vermont, but he now proudly represents the Green Mountain State and Arctic Cat. We catch
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, we sit down with Chris Carroll to learn how he became deeply involved in the North Star Cross Country racing circuit. Chris shares his lifelong passion for snowmobiling, his conne
Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode, we welcome back the 872, Dylan Thompson. As one of our earliest guests, Dylan returns to reflect on the 2026 season. We break down the highs and lows, the lessons learned, and the
Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode, we welcome Pro racer Eric Gliech to the podcast. After completing his first season on a Polaris, Eric joins us to break down the highs and lows of the year, what he's learned thro
Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode, we sit down with Owen Taylor. Owen has progressed through the ranks and recently completed his rookie season in the Semi-Pro class. He has been working hard both on and off the tr
Send us Fan Mail Jumping into a blast from the past! We dive into one of our favorite conversations as we discussed the future of snowmobile races. From hypothetical ideas to dreaming up the ultimate cross country race,
Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode, we catch up with Nick Harrington to explore his passion for motorsports. Nick began his racing career by taking on one of the toughest endurance races in all of motorsports, the I
Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode, we welcome Wyatt Keegan to the podcast. Wyatt began his racing career in motocross before making the transition to cross country snowmobile racing. His time at the Sawdust Pit and
Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode, TJ and I give a little life update. It's been a while since it's been just the two of us behind the microphones. Lucas shares a major life update as he makes the move to the Great
Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode, we sit down with race car driver Ethan Pinault. Ethan is a dedicated athlete, racer, and technician who has built his life around motorsports. Like many of us, he caught the racin
Send us Fan Mail This week, we sit down with Vermont native Travis Brisbin. From his early days racing snocross in the Rock Maple Racing circuit to becoming a staple of cross country racing, Travis has spent decades arou
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, we bring in the main man from SSI (Speed Shop Inc). We dive into all different aspects of SSI and talk through everything from tuning and testing to what it takes to stay competit
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Pro Rookie Tucker Westney. With a strong motocross background, Tucker has quickly proven that those skills translate well into the world of cross country racing. H
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Via Edgecomb, a Junior Novice women’s rider who has been making a name for herself in cross country racing. We dive into her past season, balancing both dirt bikes
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Brennan Comeau, a young racer who’s been in the sport for years. Alongside his father, a longtime announcer, Brennan has deep roots in cross country snowmobile rac
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, we catch up with Buddy Collins to talk about the 2026 cross country season. He shares insights on the upcoming year with North Star Cross Country and what to expect at the Sawdust
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, we’re joined by Dan Edgecomb. From getting his start in cross country racing to becoming a key part of race day safety, Dan breaks down what it takes to keep the circuit running.
Send us Fan Mail Life hasn’t slowed down one bit for the Why We Ride Podcast. TJ has been busy on the ski hill testing as we prepare for the final race of the year. It’s crazy to think we’ll be racing the last weekend in
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode, we dive into the final race of the COR Powersports circuit in Houghton, Michigan. Racing through the mine was an unreal experience with big jumps, elevation changes, and tight tre
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