Ep 20 - Izzy Lidsky

Ep 20 - Izzy Lidsky

In this special crossover episode between The PHYS Podcast and Ride Bikes Get Rad, I sit down with photographer, writer, and outdoor storyteller Izzy Lidsky for a conversation about photography, skiing, mountain biking, creativity, and building a life around the things you love. For Izzy, it all started in a high school darkroom shooting 35mm and medium format film. Around that same time, she watched her first ski film and discovered something that would shape the course of her life—a deep love for action sports storytelling and the culture surrounding it. Today, Izzy is a freelance photographer and staff writer for POWDER Magazine, documenting the athletes, landscapes, communities, and adventures that define outdoor culture. Her work has appeared alongside some of the biggest names in action sports and outdoor media, including Red Bull Media House, Teton Gravity Research, FREESKIER Magazine, Sweet Protection, Outdoor Research, Hyperlite, and more. In this conversation, we explore: • How film photography shaped her creative foundation • The influence of ski films and action sports culture • Building a career as both a photographer and writer • Storytelling through photography and words • Mountain biking, skiing, and life in the outdoor community • Working with athletes, brands, and magazines • The realities of freelance creative work • Finding your voice in a crowded industry • Why authenticity still matters in modern media • Building a meaningful career around passion and purpose What makes Izzy's work so compelling is that it goes far beyond documenting action. Her photographs and stories capture the people, relationships, and experiences that make outdoor culture so powerful. Whether she's photographing skiers in the mountains, mountain bikers on remote trails, or telling stories through the written word, her work reminds us that adventure is ultimately about human connection. This episode sits perfectly at the intersection of what both shows are about. The PHYS Podcast explores creativity, storytelling, and the human experience behind the lens. Ride Bikes Get Rad celebrates the freedom, community, and adventure that come from life on two wheels. If you're passionate about photography, film photography, skiing, mountain biking, outdoor adventure, storytelling, creativity, and building a career doing what you love, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

Ep 19 - Natalie Carriere

In this special crossover episode between The PHYS Podcast and Ride Bikes Get Rad, I sit down with adventure, lifestyle, and extreme sports photographer Natalie Carriere for a conversation that lives at the intersection of creativity, storytelling, and outdoor adventure. Natalie has built a career documenting athletes, action sports, and some of the most challenging environments imaginable. From remote alpine productions and backcountry expeditions to mountain bike trails, ski resorts, commercial campaigns, and major sporting events, her work captures far more than action, it captures the feeling of being there. As both a photographer and athlete, Natalie brings a unique perspective to every project. Whether she's skiing, snowboarding, or riding mountain bikes, her firsthand experience in these environments allows her to anticipate moments, understand movement, and create imagery that resonates with athletes, brands, and audiences alike. In this conversation, we explore: • Building a career in adventure and commercial photography • Mountain bike photography and action sports storytelling • Skiing, snowboarding, and outdoor culture • Working with professional athletes and outdoor brands • The realities of remote shoots and backcountry productions • Creativity under pressure and adapting to changing conditions • Storytelling through movement, light, and environment • Developing an efficient photography workflow • Finding your creative voice in a competitive industry • Building a sustainable career doing what you love What stood out most during this conversation is Natalie's deep connection to the environments she photographs. Her images are not simply about documenting adventure—they're about capturing the emotion, atmosphere, and human experience that exist within it. Whether you're a photographer looking to improve your storytelling, a mountain biker chasing your next ride, a skier dreaming about winter, or someone passionate about creativity and the outdoors, this episode offers valuable insight into what it takes to create meaningful work in demanding environments. This episode is a reminder that the best stories often happen outside our comfort zones and that great photography, like great adventures, begins with curiosity. The PHYS Podcast is where Creativity, Storytelling, and Human Experience Meet. Ride Bikes Get Rad celebrates cycling culture, adventure, community, and the joy of getting outside on two wheels. PHYS stands for Photography Heals Your Soul. If you enjoy this episode, please follow, rate, and review the show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and share it with someone who loves photography, mountain biking, skiing, adventure sports, and storytelling.

Ep 18 - Megan Costello

What happens when photography, surf culture, creativity, adventure, and storytelling collide? In this special crossover episode between The P.H.Y.S Podcast and Ride Bikes Get Rad, we sit down with photographer, filmmaker, writer, and creative entrepreneur Megan Costello. Based on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, Megan has built an incredible career documenting the people, places, and cultures that inspire her. From photographing campaigns for Quiksilver, Billabong, SisstrEvolution, and SKECHERS to producing editorial work featured in the New York Times, Vogue, Surfer Magazine, Outside Magazine, and The Inertia, Megan's work captures the spirit of adventure and authentic human connection. Her personal projects take her deep into the world of big wave surfing across Hawaii and Australia while documenting the evolution of women's surf and skate culture around the globe. In this conversation, we explore: • The journey from creative passion to professional photographer and filmmaker • Big wave surfing and the culture surrounding it • Women shaping surf and skate communities worldwide • Building a sustainable creative career • Storytelling through photography and film • Life on the North Shore of Oahu • Adventure, travel, and following curiosity • Creativity, purpose, and human connection Whether you're a photographer, surfer, cyclist, filmmaker, artist, or simply someone chasing a more creative life, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration. This conversation perfectly represents what both podcasts are about: The P.H.Y.S Podcast explores how photography heals your soul through creativity, storytelling, and human experience. Ride Bikes Get Rad celebrates adventure, community, movement, and the people who choose a life less ordinary. At their core, both shows are about the same thing: Finding freedom through creativity, passion, and connection. Listen now and join the conversation. The P.H.Y.S Podcast Where creativity, storytelling and human experience meet. Ride Bikes Get Rad Because life's better on two wheels.

Ep 17 - Hailey Elise

Some photographers learn how to capture adventure. Others live it every day. This week on the Ride Bikes Get Rad Podcast, I sit down with professional mountain bike athlete, photographer, and filmmaker Hailey Elise. Raised in the mountains surrounding Vancouver, British Columbia, Hailey grew up immersed in the outdoors. Adventure, exploration, and pushing personal limits became part of who she was long before she ever picked up a camera. Eventually, that passion led her to Whistler, where mountain biking and visual storytelling came together to create the foundation for an extraordinary creative career. What makes Hailey's perspective unique is that she doesn't just document action sports. She lives them. As a professional athlete, she understands the commitment, preparation, risk, and determination behind every moment she photographs. That firsthand experience allows her to create images and films that feel authentic because she knows exactly what it takes to be there. Her work has earned recognition through Deep Summer, Red Bull Illume, and most recently, winning the prestigious Dirt Diaries competition in 2025, cementing her place as one of the most exciting voices in mountain bike storytelling today. In this episode, we discuss: • Growing up in British Columbia and finding adventure through the outdoors • Her transition from fashion photography and blogging to action sports storytelling • Building a life around mountain biking, photography, and filmmaking • Competing in Deep Summer, Red Bull Illume, and winning Dirt Diaries 2025 • The unique perspective of being both an athlete and photographer • Capturing movement, emotion, and authenticity in action sports • The collaborative nature of creative work • Why outdoor environments inspire creativity • Chasing adventure, growth, and new challenges at every stage of life What I love about Hailey's story is that it reminds us creativity and adventure aren't separate pursuits. They're connected. The same curiosity that drives someone to explore a new trail often drives them to create something meaningful. The same willingness to take risks on a bike can lead to breakthroughs behind a camera. This conversation is about mountain biking, creativity, storytelling, resilience, and building a life around the things that make you feel most alive. If you're passionate about photography, filmmaking, mountain biking, outdoor culture, or pursuing your passions without limits, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

Ep 16 - Daniel Alberdeston

Some photographers chase the perfect image. Others chase the feeling that comes before it. This week on the Ride Bikes Get Rad Podcast, I sit down with surf photographer and lifelong waterman Daniel, whose story is built around two constants: a camera and the ocean. From disposable film cameras to modern digital systems, photography has always been part of Daniel's life. But for him, it was never really about the equipment. It was about preserving moments before they disappear. About learning to slow down, pay attention, and be ready when something meaningful unfolds in front of him. That same mindset is what drew him deeper into the ocean. As a dedicated bodyboarder, Daniel spent years developing a relationship with the sea that eventually evolved into surf photography. Anyone who has ever tried photographing waves knows the challenge. The ocean doesn't care about your plans. It demands patience, timing, humility, and respect. Those lessons continue to shape both his photography and his outlook on life. His work has been featured through collaborations with Wave Riding Vehicles, WAXD Magazine, Session Magazine, and SPL Water Housings, helping him document the culture, people, and moments that make surf photography so compelling. In this episode, we discuss: • Growing up with a camera always within reach • Why photography has never been about gear • Bodyboarding and building a lifelong connection to the ocean • The challenges of surf and water photography • Travel, adventure, and chasing waves • Learning patience through photography and wave riding • Working with surf brands and publications • The mindset required to keep creating over the long haul • Why the ocean continues to inspire photographers and storytellers What I love about Daniel's perspective is that it mirrors something many photographers eventually discover. You can't force great photographs. Just like you can't force great waves. You prepare. You pay attention. You stay present. And when the moment arrives, you trust yourself enough to capture it. This conversation is about photography, surfing, creativity, patience, and the lessons the ocean teaches those willing to spend time in it. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.