TPM EPISODE 445: 2025 Best of IQ Part 2
The Powell Movement Action Sports Podcast
Release Date: 08/11/2025
TPM Episode 465: Sid Pattison, Everest Guide, Owner of North Cascade Heli
The Powell Movement Action Sports Podcast
Sid Pattison is a heli ski guide, an Everest veteran, and an all around badass, but what makes Sid different is who he is. Sid has the rare combination of a magnetic personality that lights up any situation, along with the ability to connect with every person he comes across, from the janitor to the CEO. These unique human skills, combined with his beast-like ability in the field, has created a fast lane in life that’s allowed Sid to leapfrog past more accomplished peers. He’s skipped some traditional steps on his way to things like guiding Everest, to his upcoming buy into...
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TPM Episode 464: Seattle to Jackson Hole
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Seattle and Jackson Hole are the focus of this different Christmas episode. In Seattle, I checked out “The Common Line” snowboard event (which was incredible!!) and I talked to a few legends who stand sideways. After that, I caught up with skier and recent avalanche survivor, Adam U, before he played a punk rock show with his band Krontonamo. A couple days later, I traveled to Jackson Hole with the Outside Life crew to emcee an event and while I was there, I caught up with some more forward-facing legends. It’s a different episode that I think you’ll like. Seattle to...
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TPM Episode 463: Andrew Pollard, Pro Skier, DJ, Artist
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Andrew Pollard is one of those kids that grew up at Alta and had the mountain as his babysitter/playground. And while it took Andrew a little longer to become a name in the ski industry--compared to his pro skier friends and classmates, Andrew eventually made it to the top. But what's different and cool about Andrew's story is that he's not just a skier; he’s also, an artist, a DJ, freeride coach, and in the podcast, he has no filter. All of this makes for a fun episode and Andrew’s little sister Jackie asks the Inappropriate Questions. Andrew Pollard Show Notes: 4:00:...
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TPM Episode 462: George Couperthwait, Ski Industry Legend
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George Couperthwait is one of those guys that everyone in skiing knows, likes, and respects. He's a visionary, who's ski industry life started in a van: going shop to shop, demo to demo, race to race...and he worked his way all the way up to the top of skiing With over 30 years working with brands like Rossignol and Stockli, George has taken his passion for sport and his love of product and weaved that into a world of building relationships and brands. It's an interesting peek behind the curtain with the brains behind the XXX and so much more. George Couperthwait Show Notes: 4:00:...
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TPM Episode 461: Chris Davenport, Legendary Skier, Mountaineer, Guide
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Chris Davenport hasn’t been on the podcast in a few years and since then, a lot in his world has changed and lot has stayed the same. Dav still goes on more incredible adventures than almost anyone in the ski industry but these days he’s not looking for firsts or anything like that, he’s more focused on chasing powder while leading groups that froth over time with Dav in the mountains. He really has built something special with his career, but it hasn’t all been easy. On the podcast we talk about the business of Dav, the Peak Ski fiasco, moving forward with a brand he’s stoked on,...
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TPM Episode 460: Tom Kelly, US Ski and Snowboard Legend
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Tom Kelly is a US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Famer and one of the most legendary behind the scenes players in the history of sport. In Tom’s 30+ years with the US Ski and Snowboard Team, he’s been responsible for integrating sports like moguls, ski jumping, snowboarding, halfpipe skiing and slopestyle in the US mix. Then, at the events, he’s been the guy coordinating media for athletes like Lindsay Vonn, Mikaela Shiffrin, Picabo Street, and Bode Miller. On the podcast we talk about some of Tom’s 11 Olympics, the athletes, the situations, the controversies, and more. US...
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TPM Episode 449: Xander Guldman, Pro Skier
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Xander Guldman is a relative newcomer on the scene and could be called "one of the best kept secrets in skiing." I mean, he’s been competing in big mountain environments since he was 10 years old, he’s stood on many podiums, made it to the Freeride World Tour, won awards, and has/is filming with the biggest outfits in the ski game. His bouncy style and unique trick/grab vocabulary separate him from the rest and on the podcast, we talk about his live-scored personal project “Form”, graduating from UC Davis Pre-Med, the FWT, skiing and what’s next. Xander’s brother, Jordan...
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TPM Episode 458: Matt Reardon, Pro skier, Musician, Part 2
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Matt Reardon made it from Louisiana, to Killington, to Tahoe, and then on to Chamonix. After that, on a trip to NZ for the World Heli Challenge, Matt blew his knee, got an infection during surgery and wasn’t the same athlete for the next 3 years...So he became a rockstar. On part 2 of his podcast, we talk about more skiing, music, charting on his first singe, how business politics put his band, Black Sunshine, on hold, and much more. Ski legend Josh Loubek asks the Inappropriate Questions. Matt Reardon Show Notes Part 2: 4:00: Being a ski mountaineer, mentors, European ski...
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TPM Episode 457: Matt Reardon, Pro Skier, Rockstar
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Matt Reardon was born and raised in Louisiana, not the place you’d expect a longtime pro skier to grow up. But Matt isn't just a skier; he’s a talented musician, a onetime frontman, who toured the world to shred his guitar and fresh powder. The crazy thing is, Matt can trace his life and times today back to two events that happened prior to high school: seeing Van Halen live and then seeing “Hot Dog, The Movie”. Those two things changed Matt’s life. On part 1 of his podcast we talk about those events, getting into skiing, Tahoe, Europe, and so much more. Chris “Uncle E”...
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TPM Episode 456: Simon Hillis, Pro Skier
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Simon Hillis is the best Indonesian skier to ever slide on snow and has been sponsored since he was 4 years old. While both of those things are crazy to think about, Simon also had his first cover at 7, he’s never paid for anything ski-wise, and while skiing isn’t totally paying his bills these days, they have over the past 20 plus years of his sponsored skier career. From winning contests to filming with Warren Miller and TGR, Simon is where he is because of his insane talent that he developed at Red Mountain, not marketing or flashiness. Simon Hillis Show Notes: 4:00: Marko...
info_outlineThe Final Best of Inappropriate Questions, aka Part 2, is even better than Part 1. More laugh out loud stories, more uncomfortable answers, and and my favorite surprise guest of all time. This time, it's not just snow athletes that get into the mix and it makes for a great listen. Back to interviews next week.
Inappropriate Questions 2025 Show Notes Part 2
3:00: Dave asks Luke Edgar Questions
8:00: Mike Escamalia asks Rick Thorne questions
11:30: Tyler Hamlett asks Jonny Decesere a question
14:15: I ask Garrett McNamara a question
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25:00: Stan Rey asks Josh Daiek a question
29:30: Ang tells a McConkey Story
33:00: I ask Sick Rick Armstrong a question
35:00: Jason Arens asks Khai Krepela a question
39:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.
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41:00: Emily Childs asks Jeanelle Yip a question
46:00: Erick Garcia asks Cameron Talbot a question
50:00: I ask Sam Kuch a question