‘Apocalypse Snow’ with Mike Rogge, Justin Bobb, & Jonathan Ellsworth

Today we are talking about the craziest and greatest snowboard / ski / monoski / snowblade film of all time, Apocalypse Snow. This 26-minute film was seen by millions of people when it came out, and nearly 40 years later, it still feels wildly innovative, fresh, and amazing.

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Significance of Apocalypse Snow (0:00)

What Was Happening in 1983 (11:57)

Description of the Film (14:31)

Cinematic Inspirations? (17:50)

Most Rewatchable Scenes (20:28)

BLISTER+ Award (28:26)

What's Aged the Best? (31:06)

What's Aged the Best & Worst (36:02)

‘Gimme More’ Award (43:18)

Monoski Cult? (46:57)

‘Gmme Less’ Award (47:45)

Attention Span Award (49:15)

Recasting Couch (50:28)

Who Would Star in it Today? (52:44)

‘Hottest Take’ Award (54:59)

Burning Questions (56:23)

How Well Would It Hold Up Today? (1:02:48)

Souvenir You’d Want from the Film (1:08:50)

Who Won the Movie? (1:10:05)

Our Final Grades (1:14:03)

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