This week our friend Jackson Lebsack joins the pod! He's a content creator, filmmaker and adventure athlete from Hood River, Oregon. Best known for his role in SICKOS, a group of friends who have gone viral numerous times for their stunts and various shenanigans, he also has built a legendary career having help build Jamie O'Brian's Vlog channel then transitioning to building SICKOS to what it is today both in-front and behind the camera. Jackson tells us about his early career, how he met JOB, leaving his dream job to start SICKOS, the crew's most memorable moments, and his love/hate relationship with big mountain Kayaking. ENJOY!

Our Coach Scott Sanchez joins the pod to give insight into how a life of competing and coaching olympic athletes led him to taking a 12-year-old Kai under his wing, beginning a 20 year coaching relationship that continues to this day. Scott also reveals his keys for bringing the best out of athletes and breaks down the different approaches he's taken to Kai's athletic journey as he's progressed through windsurfing, SUP racing, and surfing at the highest levels. The conversation also focuses on the unique way we train for big waves.

Enjoy the pod, we'll see you next week!

This conversation delves into the rich history and evolution of foiling, exploring its origins, technological advancements, and the transition from big wave riding to small swell foiling. The boys discuss the influence of military technology on modern foiling, the innovations in design and materials, and the pivotal moments that have shaped the sport. They reflect on how foiling has become accessible and popularized, particularly through downwind racing and the viral moments that captured the attention of the surfing community. This conversation delves into the evolution of foiling, exploring its various techniques and the impact it has had on water sports. They also share personal experiences, innovations in foiling technology, and the emergence of new disciplines like wing foiling. They reflect on the community surrounding foiling, the excitement of discovering new techniques, and the future of the sport as it continues to evolve.