High Fives with Todd Richards–Olympics!
By Nick Lipton • Feb 19th, 2010 • Category: Features, High Fives with Todd Richards, Latest
Our man on the Olympic scene, Todd Richards, is having a busy week. Besides texting me (possibly during the halfpipe Final), doing voice work for NBC, snuggling up with Celebrities and actually getting serious about a thing or two Todd’s head is spinning. We know you don’t care though, so we cracked the whip and got a quick High Fives out of Old Man Winter.
How are the Olympics, are you enjoying yourself, is it weird?
I’m having an awesome time. Lots of good restaurants. I got a photo with Terry Kidwell, had a chance Todcast on the Bob Costas set with Johnny “Twister Spread” Mosley, and Lindsy Jacobellis signed a helmet for me.
Are you going to kill the Tiny Dancer for not getting a medal?
Don’t even say that. This may be the first time I have ever given a serious answer but I know exactly where he is at mentally. Working so hard to get to something and thinking you failed. It’s not a nice place to be mentally.
Who were you most impressed with in the Halfpipe thing?
I thought Lago rode soo well. I kind of think Peetu got hooked up in the score department. That silver is Lagos.
How do you feel about Boarder Cross?
You know, I like it. I just wish Lago and Louie and my other homies would do it. Not make it so jockey. I think Kass would kill at boardercross.
How do you feel about the product placement Omatic got during the Halfpipe coverage?
Oh I enjoyed it. Seeing as how I am stripped of my sponsors while I’m talking for NBC.
Bonus: Weirdest thing you’ve seen up there so far?
Not really weird but awesome—Steven Colbert and me getting a Todcast with Jim Cantore from The Weather Channel.
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gold! almost didnt realize it was todd broadcasting for the halfpike… the commentary was so… tame (for lack of a better word)
I vote we formalize the name “Double Double with Extra Tomato” when referring to the double Mctwist 1260! Can I get a second?
i’ll second a double double with extra tomato! i want a milk shake and some animal-style fries with mine, please.