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The Powell Movement Action Sports Podcast

This podcast is creating a living history of action sports on a weekly basis. Think ski, snowboard, skate, bike, behind the scenes players, musicians, and more.... It has all the players and gets you the details you won't find anywhere else.
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Oct 28, 2024

Lou Dawson is one of the most accomplished ski mountaineers in the US, but he’s so much more than that. While Lou is known for being the first to climb and ski Colorado’s 54 fourteen-thousand-foot peaks, his career included a rock-climbing era, an ice-climbing era, and his mountaineering and ski mountaineering ear. He’s a living legend and is considered to be one of the godfathers of backcountry skiing in the US. On the podcast, we talk about growing up in Texas, moving to Aspen, the counterculture movement, the draft, the mountains, his must-read book, Avalanche Dreams, and much more. Another legendary mountaineer, Andrew McLean, asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Lou Dawson Show Notes:

4:00:  Avalanche, growing up in Texas, his dad, Ashcrofters Mountaineering School, NOLS, and challenging home life

21:00:  Thermic Heated Socks and Dissent Labs socks (non- heated)

Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com 

Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.

24:00:  The draft, Harvey Carter, suffering, and Denali, 

45:00:   Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

Outdoor Research: The best outerwear on the planet is developed and tested in the Pacific Northwest

45:00:  Ski Mountaineering, best trips, Outward Bounds, climbing 30 peaks in 30 days, climbing and skiing Colorado’s 14ers, and Blizzard of Aahhs

72:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Andrew McLean

Oct 21, 2024

Dana Flahr wasn’t born to be the big mountain slayer he worked so hard to become. Growing up in a single-mom household, things were a struggle, but one thing Dana’s mom figured out was how to get him on the mountain and from there his passion took over. Moving to Whistler at 17, Dana didn’t party; he skied daily, honing his big mountain skills in the winter and building his trick vocabulary in the summer. That combination got him a tryout with TGR, where he sent it harder than almost anyone in their movies then. Over the years, he’s won Powder Awards, earned the respect of the best in the business, and banged out video jaw-dropping TGR segments and more each season. Eventually, burnout got the best of Dana, and he disappeared. We talk about it all and more on the podcast. Ian Macintosh asks the Inappropriate Questions. and that turned into Powder Awards

Dana Flahr Show Notes:

4:00:  Not a risktaker early on, Kamloops, not growing up with money, getting into skiing, and an early avalanche,

13:00:  Poaching the snowboard park, High School, Whistler inspiration, skiers he looked up to, graduating and moving that day,

21:00:  Thermic Heated Socks and Dissent Labs socks (non-heated) 

Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com  

Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.

24:00:  The 604 House, working, sledding, summer camp, big mountain comps, TGR tryout, and how he made an impact with that crew     

41:00:   Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

Outdoor Research: The best is designed and tested in the northwest

44:00:  Breakthrough Performance, blowing his knee, Tanner Hall, Alaska, unlimited Heli time, Tom Burt and other guides   

60:00:  Losing people, epic trips, his scariest injury, movie segments, and awards, covers, and burning out and Houdini-ing

72:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Ian Macintosh

 

Oct 14, 2024

Gordi Eaton is a legend in the ski industry, and while many people don’t know his name, because he was born in 1939, he’s had a huge impact in the development of modern ski technology. Before he was involved in helping to bring sidecut, shape, top shape, rocker, and so much more tech to the table, Gordi was an Olympian on the first Bob Beattie-created US Ski Teams that featured athletes like Bill Marolt and Buddy Werner. Then, after coaching at the highest level, Gordi became K2’s Race Director, a sales rep, and more. On the podcast, we discuss coming up with no grooming or releasable bindings, putting the Mahre Brothers on K2, and his history with George Torme and Bode Miller. This one’s a history lesson that needs to be told.

Gordi Eaton Show Notes:

4:00: Climate change and snow, skiing in NH, no grooming, gruesome injuries due to gear, college scholarships, and the Olympics

20:30:  Thermic Heated Socks and Dissent Labs socks (non-heated)

Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com  

Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.

23:30:  University of Colorado and NIL, how Bob Beattie changes things, 1964 Olympic injury, losing Buddy Werner (the best American Ski Racer ever), getting fired from the US Team, K2, and The Performers  

42:00:   Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products)

44:00:  Sleaze, and putting the Mahre Brothers on K2, Goerge Torme, Bode Miller, and rockered skis    

 81:00:  Inappropriate Questions  

Oct 8, 2024

Alexandra Armstong, better known as Army, has had one of the longest runways to making her pro skier dreams come true of any athlete I’ve had on the show. She has done every job in the industry, from working the shop floor to coaching, patrolling, flow riding to pro, and she’s dirtbagged it most of her way to the top. While she didn’t get paid to ski for cameras until she was 27, Army is making the most of her time in the spotlight filming with outfits like the Blank Collective and Teton Gravity Research. As a special bonus, we get Alex’s sock sponsor and new Powell Movement sponsor, Josh Hall, the founder of Dissent Labs, to talk about Whistler in the early 90s, founding a sock brand. Then Josh asks inappropriate questions provided by Blank’s Alexi Godbout and Emily Childs from The Blondes.

Alex Armstrong Show Notes:

4:00:  Her truck nightmare, Cozy or Die, Mont Ste Marie, ski racing, making the regional ski team, Chile changes her life, quitting racing, who was she in HS, coaching, knee injury, tree planting, and moving out west

23:00:  Thermic Heated Socks and Dissent Labs socks (non-heated)

Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com  

Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.

26:00:  All things Ski patrol, crashing into sponsorship, filming with Lindsey Dyer, her movie Army, and selling herself to TNF   

44:00:   Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products)

46:00:  Proving it in Island Lake, exploding her knee, sponsors, moving to Whistler, and Skier Rich  

60:00:  Blank Collective, gender in the industry, TGR, Alaska, and best trip ever

69:00:  Josh Hall Mini View

85:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Josh Hall, Alexi Godbout, and Emily Childs

Sep 30, 2024

Johnny Decesare helped usher in the “new school” movement of skiing by showcasing the talents of The New Canadian Air Force in his Poor Boyz Productions films. The youth went wild in Johnny’s films, and they helped change the industry. On part 2 of his podcast, we talk heading to Whistler for the first time, meeting the Shane Szocs, JF Cusson, JP Auclair and the rest of the talent in Canada, his films, the business behind them, The Windsurfing Movie, finding Kai Lenny and so much more. Tyler Hamlett asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Johnny Decesare Show Notes:

4:00:  Getting movie premieres banned from Oakley, movie tours gone wrong, going to Whistler, and filming for State of Mind

14:00:  Snowboard rivalry, the end of moguls, becoming part of the crew, being the only one that cared, and the Freeze review

20:30:  Club Med:  Click here for the best vacation of your life

Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com  

Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.

23:30:  Selling himself at SIA, the first twin tips, JP Auclair, MSP comes to film his crew, Tanner Hall, High North Ski Camp, 13, music, the editing process, and ski movie politics  

42:00:   Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products)

44:00:  Pushing athletes, The Loop, heli time and expenses,  sponsorship, and distribution

60:00:  Filming windsurfing, Sammy Carlson, Kai Lenny, handing the keys to Tyler and the most influential PBP athletes

72:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Tyler Hamlett

Sep 23, 2024

Johnny Decesare is the legendary ski filmmaker who helped usher in the new school movement of skiing through his groundbreaking media house, Poor Boyz Productions. While Johnny spent his early life surfing in Southern California, ABC's Wide World of Sports inspired him to want to become a skier. These days, Johnny is a fixture behind the lens for the WSL, but when he was in his athletic prime, Johnny was a Pro Mogul skier alongside Shane McConkey, Scott Kauf, and so many more. On part 1 of his podcast, we talk about working at IBM, moving to Vail, The Pro Mogul Tour, McConkey, and so much more. Cody Carter asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Johnny Decesare Show Notes:

4:00:  WSL and beating Kelly Slater, Locals only, filming with Marren Miller this year the most incredible love story ever, his pro surfer daughter and scared in Columbia   

20:00:  Club Med:  Click here for the best vacation of your life

Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com  

Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.

23:00:  Southern California with a military Dad, telling your mom you’re going to be an Olympic skier, and video cameras

29:00:  IBM, moving to Vail, moguls, mentored by Turbo, Pro Mogul Tour, McConkey, sponsors, and paying for the tour

 41:30  Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.  

Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products)

44:00:  Highlights on the Pro Mogul Tour, Shane gets banned from Vail, Red Bull, filming with Warren Miller, making Fade to Black, meeting Shane Szocs at SIA, Poor Boyz Productions name, and the X Games inspires him to make another movie

64:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Cody Carter

Sep 16, 2024

Riley Poor landed his dream job, filming backcountry skiers with MSP. His life was a dream, and eventually, he moved on to shoot with Standard Films as a skier, spearheaded a two-year Red Bull project, all while simultaneously managing ski athletes at Nike. He was killing life until a gainer gone wrong at a party created a life-altering injury. On the podcast we talk about moving to Crested Butte, Seth Morrison, the Matchstick mentorship, the accident, and the aftermath.  It’s a must-listen podcast with one of the most beloved people in snow and beyond. Jamie Starr asks the Inappropriate Questions 

Riley Poor Show Notes:

4:00:  Brain Surgery, Vermont, Haystack Mountain, racing, and Plake

12:00:  Crested Butte, the funny reason he quit racing, freeride,

21:00:  Club Med:  Click here for the best vacation of your life

Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com  

Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.

24:00:  Thinking he was cool as a grom, Shreck, après culture, Chile Heli crash, Raffle win story, not going pro, getting a job with MSP instead of college and McConkey

 41:00:   Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there. 

Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products)

44:00:  Lifting with Seth Morrison, Rory Bushfield, the editing room, leaving MSP, Red Bull, and Nike,   

59:00:  Dislocating his neck and instantly becoming a quadriplegic, not playing the victim, inspirations, how does he change after the injury, and pain

73:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Jamie Starr

Sep 9, 2024

Lindsey Jacobellis was the darling of the 2022 Olympic Games with her double gold performance. But while Lindsey has always been a podium threat (she’s a 10x X-Games Gold Medalist) when she crashed and took silver at the 2006 Olympic Games, the world made her a villain and now, almost 20 years later, she finally has that Olympic Gold. This episode is all about Lindsey’s incredible redemption story, and we talk about her upbringing, Palmer, the Olympic blunder, winning, and so much more. Alex Diebold asks Inappropriate Questions. 

Lindsey Jacobellis Show Notes:

4:00:  Taking out a teacher, Stratton Mountain School, growing up in CT as the daredevil kid

12:00:  Chasing around her brother, being isolated, tight family, skiing, snowboarding, choosing one,

24:00:  Club Med:  Click here for the best vacation of your life

Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com  

Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.

27:00:  Friday night races at Stratton, the Andy Coghlan connection, crushing it as a Freshman at SMS, the US Open at Stratton, Burton, and other boards, Shaun Palmer, and traveling with her dad.

 41:00: Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.  

Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products)

44:00: Forerunning halfpipe the SLC Olympics, Boarder Cross, X Games, and her crazy run leading up to the 2006 Olympics,

60:00: Specializing on Boardercross, 2006 Olympic pressure, sponsorship, Olympic highlights before competing, the Olympic mishap heard around the world and the aftermath, and getting dropped

77:00: Groundhog Day with the Olympic media over the years, seeing a sports psychologist,  breaking her arm leading up to the 2022 Olympics, and winning gold.

91:00: Inappropriate Questions with Alex Diebold

Sep 2, 2024

Alex Beaulieu-Marchand wasn’t born to be an Olympian. He was one of those core super-grom kids who skied the streets with his older friends. While other future Olympians were focused on adding rotations, ABM was focused on mastering rails, which would become his secret weapon. Through a random series of events, ABM found his way on to the Dew Tour and from there, the contest opened for the kid who liked skiing the streets. On the podcast, we talk urban, contests, not having a win-at-all-costs mentality, and a lot more. Alexi Godbout asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Alex Beaulieu-Marchand Show Notes:

4:00:  Poop story, Goepper, not caring about winning, skiing is part of the family, no hockey for you, snowboarding and then focusing on skiing and being a grom

21:00:  Club Med:  Click here for the best vacation of your life

Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com  

Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.

 24:00:  Not having jumps, summer camp, Salomon Jib Academy, Mike Hanley, confidence, Cary Miller, Windell’s, getting into Dew Tour, and getting on the Canadian Team  

 41:00:   Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.  

Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products)

44:00:  Weather at events, finding out he makes the Olympic Team, not being mature enough in Russia, urban, and blowing his knee

57:00:  Becoming an athlete, another injury, contests, almost not making the 2018 Olympic team, the games, X Games Real Ski, not winning any big contests, and sponsors   

 84:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Alexi Godbout

Aug 26, 2024

Inappropriate Questions is how I close out every podcast and it has become a fan favorite. I get someone my guest knows well to ask their friend 3 questions and they can be anything, the more inappropriate the better. This week I went back into the archive from episodes 294 to episode 356 and pulled the best IQ questions and answers. Think names like Tanner Hall, AJ Kitt, Peter Line, Rachael Burks, JT Holmes, Colby Stevensen and many others.

Best of IQ Show Notes:

2:00: Chris Grenier asks Ethan Stone questions

7:00: Trevor Kennison asks Michelle Parker questions

10:00: Steve Christie asks Bruce Edgerly questions

15:30:   Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com

Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com  

Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.

18:15: JT Holmes asks Connery Lundin questions

21:00: Todd Ligare asks Drew Petersen questions

23:00: Mark “Fank” Fankhauser asks Miky “Styk” Styskal questions

26:00: Sean Tedore asks Peter Line Questions

29:00: Chris McCullough asks Steven Nyman questions

32:00: Glen Mittendorfer asks Josh Loubek questions

34:00: Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.  

Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products)

37:00:   Myself and Steve Christie ask Adam U questions

45:00: Julian Carr asks Rachael Burks questions

Aug 19, 2024

Rick Thorne is a BMX legend and the grind that he put in to achieve legendary status is why I do these podcasts. Rick wasn’t born with a silver spoon in his mouth in a nice ski town. He grew up with a single mom, a sister, and the support of the infamous Kansas City bike crew, The BMX Brigade, led by Dennis McCoy. Through DMC, Rick saw a pathway to success, and, while it took a decade of grinding to make it happen for himself, Rick made it on his bike and headed west to the land of opportunity. The rest of the story is a total rollercoaster. On the podcast, we talk about the University of Olive Garden, the Hoffman influence, TV work, his band, and so much more. It’s a do not miss episode, and the Inappropriate Questions come from none other than Mike “Rooftop” Escamilla

Rick Thorne Show Notes:

4:00: Poop story, being an artist, Tattoos, his dad leaving young, growing up in Kansan City and getting into BMX

19:00:  Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com

Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com  

Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.

23:00: The BMX Brigade, “Don’t Ask” if you’re having fun,  DMC, the injury that took away his bike, getting in trouble, and Matt Hoffman

40:30:   Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.  

Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products)

44:00:  From State Fairs to Warped Tour to Huck Jam, interviewing big celebrities, acting, and his band playing Warped Tour

58:00:  The rollercoaster of life, what happened to it all and re-building and reprogramming himself

61:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Mike Escamilla

Aug 12, 2024

Guenther Oka was looked at as the best all-around wakeboarder in the world…and then he had a devastating knee injury.  While there was uncertainty, Guenther worked his ass off during physio, put out a Red Bull project and this year, he’s back to the competition scene.  With podiums in his first 3 events back, not only has Guenther not lost a step, but he’s stepped forward with a brand-new mindset, which could be scary for his competition. On the podcast, we talk about waterski bloodlines, coming up in Ohio, Wake Nation, touring, sponsors, money, and a lot more. Aaron Grace asks the Inappropriate Questions

Guenther Oka Show Notes:

4:00:  The injury, The Wake Glade Project, coming back to contests, growing up in Ohio to water and ski bums

20:00:  Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com

Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com  

Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.

23:00:  Wakeboarding wasn’t serious at first, Wake Nation, 10th place at Wake Nationals one year and then winning it the next year

30:00:  Moving to FL conversation, living on his own at 16, his fiancé, his crew, check out award,

39:00:   Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.  

Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products)

44:00:  The O’Neil Tour, mastering 3 different pulls, sponsors and money, Formats Movie, X Games, and the most fun event

64:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Aaron Grace

Aug 5, 2024

Luke Edgar knows how to tell a story; he has one about everything, and it’s awesome. The dude always maximizes the gun meter.  If you listened to Part 1, you know what I’m talking about. Part 2 with Luke talking more about Festical, one of events that fills the pages of his proven brand building-sell through strategy playbook and then we move on to discussing his moves to Atomic, Rossignol, Ogio, Skullcandy and Traeger. It’s another fun conversation, and Dave Billinghurst asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Luke Edgar Show Notes:

4:00: Festical, corporate snowboarding, Alaska, and Atomic  

18:30:   Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com

Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com  

Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.

28:00: Ogio, Rossignol (DC, Roxy Meryvn), and Skullcandy    

39:00: Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.  

Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products)

44:00:  Earbuds in Canada, Bare Bones Living, and Traeger

64:00 :  Inappropriate Questions with Dave Billinghurst

Jul 29, 2024

Luke Edgar has had a legendary career in building lifestyle brands and keeping them not only relevant but in demand. What makes Luke’s story so wild is that while his history goes back to the early days of snowboarding, the reason he pursued a career in “action sports” is because he learned to surf while he was in the army. And when he got out, his life revolved around snowboarding when the sport was in its infancy in the PNW. On the podcast we talk about the early PNW snowboard scene, modeling, Craig Kelly, trade shows, getting sponsored, K2 and so much more. John O’Connor asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Luke Edgar Show Notes:

4:00:  He’s been up to so much lately adventure wise and his avalanche story

24:00:  Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com

Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com  

Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.

 28:00:  Does he need a job, learning survival skills in HS, joining the Army, becoming an Army lifeguard, and surfing

36:00:  Leaving the Army and diving headfirst into snowboarding in the PNW, and the antics of Wool Boy

38:30:   Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.  

Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products)

44:00:  Male Modeling, Craig Kelly was a Burton guy, Ranquet, sponsors, John Logic, and working at the Vogue

55:00:  Having a dream about working K2, 27-year-old intern, getting a job and a Lincoln Continental,

65:00:  Was there a stigma working for K2, his philosophy of building brands, his big events that tie it all together and Festical

75:00:  Inappropriate Questions with John O’Connor

Jul 22, 2024

Tom van Steenbergen is known for going huge and setting records with the gigantic front flips that have become his signature. We chatted a week after Tom won his first X Games Gold Medal and a time when everything seems to be firing for Tom. While he’s not known for being a big talker, you wouldn’t know it as Tom is not afraid to share. On the podcast, we talk about dirt bikes, BMX racing, Canada, sponsorship, his long Rampage career, injuries, and a whole lot more. Older brother Bas asks the Inappropriate Questions

Tom van Steenbergen Show Notes:

4:00:  What it takes to win X Games Gold, his top 3, his inspiration, Rampage v X, and family history

17:30:   Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com

Stanley:  Save 30% off at Stanley1913.com    

Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.

20:30:  Dirt bikes in The Netherlands, BMX, moving to Canada, fitting in, his first mountain bike, slopestyle, and Crankworks    

Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

39:00: Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.  

Outdoor Research: Born in the PNW to keep you warmer and dryer and function better than the rest  

42:00: Sponsorship, shooting with Anthill Films, being calculated and his signature event

54:00: Rampage, going huge, his horrific Rampage injury and others

71:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Bas van Steenbergen

Jul 15, 2024

Tommy Czeschin was born into a life of mountains and lakes, so it’s no surprise that he loves snowboarding and water sports-but what’s shocking is that he was able to go pro in both. Not too bad for the quiet kid with talent who started ski racing and was the forerunner for the Jr Olympics before seeing snowboarding and making the switch. Within 5 years, he was traveling the world with the US Snowboard Team, standing on the top of World Cup podiums, winning X Games medals, and eventually making the 2002 Olympic Team.  After his snowboarding, he was an early adopter of wake surfing and these days, he gets paid to ride behind a boat among other things. It’s kind of like Deion Sanders, Bo Jackson, or a Shaun White-type story, only different. Don Wallace asks the “Inappropriate Questions”

Tommy Czeschin Show Notes:

4:00:  Wake Surf trips, growing up near Mammoth, ski racing, and snowboarding  

 12:00:  Early contests, Mammoth snowboard team, making the US Snowboard Team and the traveling family

19:00:  Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com

Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com  

Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.

22:00:  Pranks, his personality, sponsors, so many different events, 2002 Olympics, money, faith, and the end of snowboarding

38:30:   Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.  

Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

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 41:30:  Athletes, coaching success, The order of Ikos, wake surfing, Crowley Wake, Liquid Force,

48:00:  So many categories within wake, working with boat brands, other jobs, and The Great Race

 55:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Don Wallace

Jul 8, 2024

Red Gerard has won every slopestyle event out there: The Olympics, X Games, Dew Tour, World Cups, Grand Prix, you get the idea and Red is only 23 years old. While his life will be defined by his Olympic Gold, Red’s snowboarding career isn’t all about contests. He’s just as comfortable taking his trick vocabulary to the backcountry and laying it down for his film segments. The beauty of Red is that while he’s young, he’s also kind of throwback. A kid who takes pride in competing, filming, and having a good time off the hill…On the podcast we talk about coming up in a big family, snowboarding, getting screwed by judges, sponsorship, contests and so much more. Chris Waker asks the Inappropriate Questions

Red Gerard Show Notes:

4:00: Travis Rice, judging, Ohio, family, Colorado, pride in doing both contests and filming, sponsor boxes, and his crew

19:30:   Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com

Stanley:  Save 30% off at Stanley1913.com    

Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.

24:30:  Getting in the US Rookie Team, Red Bull to Mountain Dew to Rockstar, filming, contests,

Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

39:00: Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.  

Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products)

42:00:  Gold Medal at 17, media tour, winning a core event, sponsorship, X Games,         

60:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Chris Waker

Jul 1, 2024

The X Games is the pinnacle event in action sports, and while it’s not what it once was, the new ownership group, MSP Sports Capital, plans to not only turn that around but make the X Games property bigger than ever. There’s a lot of excitement around the new regime and its plans, and the X Games media team invited me down to get my unbiased take on what X Games has turned into. As I do with all my events, I make sure to talk to athletes, legends, behind-the-scenes players, and more to uncover the future of X and give you insight into what X was like this year. Think everyone from X Games ownership to P-Rod, RWilly, Selema, and many more.

X Games Show Notes:

14:00:  Jeff Moorad, Executive Chairman of the X Games and Principal of MSP Sports Capitol

18:00:  Ryan Williams

20:30:   Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com

Stanley:  Save 30% off at Stanley1913.com Using the code SNOW30 at checkout

Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.

23:30:  Ryan Dickerson, Sonic CMO

27:30:  Shaun Neff, Branding Legend, X Games Owner

30:00:  Rick Thorne, BMX Legend

34:00:  Mike Jaquet, Industry insider

38:30:  Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there. 

Outdoor Research:  Developed in the PNW to keep you dry in the wettest condition in the world

42:00:  Selema Masekela, Legendary Human

45:30:  Damon Way, Skate and Snow Legend

48:00:  Jack Mitrani, Pro Snowboarder, X Games Host

51:30:  Ryan Sheckler, Skate Legend

55:30:  Bucky Lasek, Skate Legend

58:00: Paul Rodriguez

61:00: Lenny Rivas, Skateboarder

63:00: Tom Van Steenbergen

67:00: Dylan Stark

69:00: Garrett Reynolds

73:00: Mitchie Brusco

 

Jun 23, 2024

Ace Kvale has lived the ultimate ski bum life but he’s no bum, Ace is a legend. A Midwest kid who hitchhiked his way west at 18 for bigger mountains and a better lifestyle. After a few years of resort hopping, Ace made his way to Europe, connected with Marko Shapiro, and became part of the original Clambin Crew. He started out living in a chalet in Verbier, traveling the world skiing for the camera, and he climbed in the summertime. Eventually, Ace’s life transitioned to working behind the lens and is an award-winning photographer who focuses his talents on shooting adventure. This podcast is one of those must-listen history lessons from one of the original stoked ski bums. Stanley Larsen asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Ace Kvale Show Notes:

4:00:  Kasha Rigby, skiing in MN, Tyrol Ski Club, freestyle, hitchhiking out west, and climbing

12:00:  Chamonix, Verbier, meeting Marko, meeting Faulkner, and starting to shoot photos

21:30:  Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com

Stanley:  Save 30% off at Stanley1913.com Using the code SNOW30 at checkout

Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories, and sugar.

24:30:  Year 2 in Verbier, Belle Uva, free stuff, making money as a model, becoming a photographer, and being an athlete   

Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

40:30:   Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.  

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43:30:  Marko, outside of ski photography, Telemarking, leaving Europe, Coombs and Valdez

56:00:  Himalayan Cataracts project, searching for trails, off the grid, quick hitters, and Jerry Garcia        

77:00:   Inappropriate Questions with Stanley Larsen

Jun 17, 2024

Bobby Brown was a dominant force at contests starting in 2010, and by 2017, it looked like he was on his way to his second Olympic Games, until that dream was taken away by injury. Knowing that traditional contests weren’t in his future, Bobby pivoted and took his tricks to the backcountry.  Now, his pro ski life is totally different than when we talked in 2017, and this time around, we discuss his latest project, sponsor changes, breaking his back, Dynamic Medium, and a whole lot more. Peter Olenick asks a couple Inappropriate Questions

Bobby Brown Show Notes:

 4:00: Once in a lifetime experiences, best ski year of his life, White Gold, and quick success

12:00: Going back to normal, firsts, triple cork 14, friend energy, and Olympic run ending injury

20:00:   Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com

Stanley:  Save 30% off at Stanley1913.com Using the code SNOW30 at checkout

Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.

23:00: Cartilage transplant surgery, moving to Telluride, making the shift away from contests,  Crosson, Dynamic Medium, and clean-cut Bobby Brown  

Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

41:00: Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.  

Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products)

44:00:  What is successful online, starting from scratch, breaking his back, sponsors and money,

55:00: Top to bottom, Red Bull Cascade, and the road gap        

61:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Peter Olenick

Jun 10, 2024

While Lucas Foster is not a one-trick pony, when he landed his Alley Oop Double McTwist in the pipe,  his career and his life totally changed forever.  What’s crazy is that Lucas grew up in Telluride, a place without a halfpipe, meaning Lucas came up learning his tricks at contests with barely any practice.  Nowadays, Lucas has all the resources available to up the ante even more as he’s a member of the US Snowboard Team, and at just 24, who knows what he’ll add to his bag of tricks. On the podcast, we talk about his goal of being the GOAT, mentoring from Jason Cannon, contests, coaching, and more. Louie Vito asks “Inappropriate Questions”

Lucas Foster Show Notes:

5:00: Taylor Gold’s Home Break, the consequences when you go big, learning new tricks, and cheating.

12:00: Telluride, getting on snow, family, weekend warrior, sucking at team sports, skateboarding, divorce and diving into skate and snow with the goal of being the GOAT

20:30 Stanley:  Get up 60% off at Stanley1913.com

Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories, and sugar.

Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

 23:30: Culture, not having a pipe to practice in, homeschooling, sponsors, and money.

34:00: Touring in AZ, Jason Cannon and Quicksilver Young Guns.

41:00: Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.  

Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com

Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products)

43:00:  Specializing in the pipe, US Team, X Games, getting focused, the Olympic year, and JJ Thomas

 53:00: 2022 Olympics, the trick heard around the world (Alley Opp Double McTwist), the aftermath, and what does he need to win?  

61:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Louie Vito

Jun 3, 2024

Outside Festival is a first-year event in Denver aimed at bringing the outdoor industry, the consumers, the brands and the athletes together. I’m hearing this called the intersection of SBSW and CES for the outdoor industry. Outside has swung for the fences a lot over the years, and I travel to Colorado to see if the event lives up to the massive expectations. Along the way, I connect with Pat Milbery, Colter Hinchliffe, Shaun White, Robin Thurston, Jess Kimura, Julian Carr, Luis Benitez, Conrad Anker, and many more. It’s behind the scenes look at the first great Outside Festival.

Outside Festival Show Notes:

3:00: Day 1 Intro

6:30: Robin Thurston  

10:00: Jess Kimura

14:00: Day 2 intro

15:00: Pat Milbery

17:00: Colter Hinchliffe

19:00:   Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com

Stanley:  The leader in keeping things hot and cold

Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.

23:00: Shaun White

27:00: Conrad Anker

30:00: Caroline Gleich

34:00: Amie Engerbretson

37:00: Luis Benitez

 41:00: Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.  

Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

Outdoor Research: The best test in the Pacific Northwest

45:00: Greg Stump

48:00: Julian Carr

50:00: Mike Arzt

53:00: Conor Hall

56:00: Robin Thurston

59:00: Chris Jerard

 

Photo art: Outside Festival Newsroom

May 27, 2024

Peter Olenick changed halfpipe skiing when he landed the first double in competition. His “Whiskey Flip” defined Peter’s life on and off snow; he went big, took chances, and partied his face off during his legendary career. He was on top of the contest world during one of the most run eras. On the podcast, we talk about not being cool growing up, Aspen, finding confidence at High North Ski Camp, success, partying, and a lot more. Colby James West asks the ‘Inappropriate Questions.’

Peter Olenick Show Notes:

4:00: Biggest birthday party, JOSS, Playboy Mansion, Aspen, different ski coaches, the joy of divorce, Steele rivalry, and the twin tip revolution

21:00:  Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com

Stanley:  Save 30% off at Stanley1913.com Using the code SNOW30 at checkout

Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.

24:00:  High North Ski Camp changed his life, Obermeyer, X-Games to Aspen, trying to qualify, partying, and filming.

Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

41:00:  Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there. 

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44:00:  His Crew, finally qualifying for X in slope and pipe, X Games, contest mentality, sponsors, and money

50:00:  Pranks, biggest 10% rule, X Games Gold, changing the sport, Sarah Burke, and the end of professional skiing

77:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Colby James West

 

May 20, 2024

Jeff Thomas is an award-winning filmmaker, a once-sponsored skier, and a guy who was born to be a baseball player. While he can still throw the ball at 85 mph, the day Jeffy’s dad showed him the brochure to high North Ski Camp in the late ’90s, Jeff’s life went from boring baseball to the epicenter of the new school of skiing. At camp, he met his heroes, athletes, and his biggest inspiration, filmmaker Johnny Decesare —all of whom would become the forefathers of the sport and the lifestyle the twin tip movement bred. On the podcast, we chat about his Hall of Fame pedigree, Theory 3 media, Poor Boyz Productions, Teddy Knape, Switchback Entertainment, and more. Nerdy About Nature’s Ross Reid asks the Inappropriate Questions

Jeff Thomas Show Notes:

5:00:  The Wolverine, work ethic, baseball, High North, Jonny D, his ski career, film school, Theory-3, and recruiting athletes.

21:00:  Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com

Stanley:  Save 30% off at Stanley1913.com Using the code SNOW30 at checkout

Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.

24:00:  Talent scout, money in the DVD days, Whistler condo, K2 Back 9, Teddy Knape, accidents in the mountains, joining Poor Boyz Productions, and EDIAS  

Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

42:00:  Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there.

Outdoor Research:  Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products)

45:00:  Brining Theory-3 talent to PBP, athlete feedback, Switchback Entertainment, Vail, and going to an agency

59:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Ross Reid

May 13, 2024

Zach Miller is different than any World Champion I’ve had on the podcast. While he appears to be able-bodied, Zach has Cerebral Palsy, a neurological disorder that affects his mobility, posture, and balance. Zach found snowboarding through a hospital program, and that changed his life. Today, Zach is a Paralympian who travels the world to snowboard. On the podcast, we talk about CP and everything that goes along with it, including fatigue, challenges, and bullying. We also talk about competing against adaptive athletes while he looks able-bodied and the challenges that created. And, of course, we discuss money or complete lack thereof it, the Paralympics, and a whole lot more. It’s a different and important episode that everyone should hear.

Zach Miller Show Notes:

5:00:  Russell Wilson and God, Cerebral Palsy, he’s different than most adaptive athletes, growing up like he’s normal, and getting bullied.

21:30:  Stanley:  Get up 60% off at Stanley1913.com

Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.

Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

24:30:  Finding sports through his doctors, quitting skiing for snowboarding, Beijing Paralympic story, did he pick the wrong sport, US Paralympic Soccer Team, and being told he’s too functional to compete against para-athletes.

42:45:  Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there. 

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45:45:  Kidney’s shut down, does CP affect his learning, stigma, and challenges that will happen at the Paralympics in Paris

57:00:  Getting shamed for making jokes, the disappointment of not making the team in 2018, nothings paid for and there is no prize money, almost being forced to quit, and finally making the Paralympic Team in 2022

69:00:  Inappropriate Questions

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