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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TPM Episode 449: Xander Guldman, Pro Skier
11/17/2025
TPM Episode 449: Xander Guldman, Pro Skier
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 Guldman, asks the Inappropriate Questions. Xander Guldman Show Notes: 4:00: Last minute scramble to travel, Mark Abma, spreading himself thin with projects, his project, “Form” 22:00: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 25:00: Growing up rafting, world travel, being good at stuff, Jewish, Daron Rhalves, big mountain contests at 11, getting nerves under control, ski culture, and style influences. 42:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 44:00: Nimbus, coaches, Woodward, Ross Tester, sponsorship, UC Davis, shifting to pre-med, leaving contests for 2 years, FWT, filming, and what’s next 68:00: Inappropriate Questions with Jordan Guldman
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TPM Episode 458: Matt Reardon, Pro skier, Musician, Part 2
11/10/2025
TPM Episode 458: Matt Reardon, Pro skier, Musician, Part 2
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 movies, skier cross, Glen Plake, music, his injury, and writing 22:30: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 25:30: The cost of music, “The Streif” Red Bull Movie, Staff infection, getting every cover while injured, Fisher to Volkl, money, touring musician, McConkey, 44:30: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 46:30: Biggest shows, why move back to the states, getting a record deal, how skiing is like music, Black Sunshine, the business of music, getting another ski contract, and his new project 70:00: Inappropriate Questions with Josh Loubek
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TPM Episode 457: Matt Reardon, Pro Skier, Rockstar
11/03/2025
TPM Episode 457: Matt Reardon, Pro Skier, Rockstar
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” Ernst asks the Inappropriate Questions. Matt Reardon Show Notes: 4:00: Racial stuff, sports, Van Halen, ski movie inspiration, Scot Schnmidt changes his life, hustling and hitchhiking to ski, and learning tricks 22:00: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 25:00: Moving to Killington to ski moguls, selling weed, moving to Tahoe in the Couch House, Fungus, Palmer, McConkey, and Jim Morrison 40:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 42:00: Europe, Fisher, filming with the Warren Miller of Europe, his look, contest highlights, and the World Heli Challenge 60:00: Inappropriate Questions with Chris “Uncle E” Ernst
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TPM Episode 456: Simon Hillis, Pro Skier
10/27/2025
TPM Episode 456: Simon Hillis, Pro Skier
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 Shapiro, sponsored at 4, his recent cover shot, the pressure of being the best Indonesian skier ever born, Red Mountain, video inspiration, a bad Pettit comparison 19:00: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 22:00: Ski programs, school, Dane Tudor, competing, Warren Miller, 37:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 39:00: Quicksilver Young Guns, post pandemic season, TGR, Alaska, and sponsors 53:00: Inappropriate Questions
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TPM Episode 455: Jess Hotter, Pro Skier FWT World Champion
10/20/2025
TPM Episode 455: Jess Hotter, Pro Skier FWT World Champion
Jess Hotter is the 2022 Freeride World Tour Champion and a fixture in ski movies but Jess wasn’t a ski prodigy or anything like that when she was coming up. She had a ski life and future that screamed “liftie” but Jess wasn’t going to settle for that. An initial push from her parents for a post high school gap year in Canada, created a ski journey that has had Jess living in more world class resorts than almost anyone on the podcast...All before she achieved her pro ski success. Jess played the long game, surrounded herself with what she loved, and it all worked out in the end. Yes, life can be that easy if you're as hard working and passionate as Jess. Australian legend Anna Segal asks the Inappropriate Questions. Jess Hotter Show Notes: 4:00: Religion, ski bum stuff, Bently, NZ Islands, club field skiing, dropping cliffs, the Wells brothers and influences, her parents push her to move to Banff 21:00: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 24:00: Skiing Powder, ski patroller, her travels to both islands and Japan, competing, Alaska, world travel, and Freeride 41:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 43:00: Killing it in 2019, NZ Freeride Team, sponsors, FWT Kicking Horse, pandemic kills momentum, FWT Champion , not making the tour, and MSP 68:00: Inappropriate Questions with Anna Segal
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TPM Episode 454: Shawn Robertson, Legendary Skater
10/13/2025
TPM Episode 454: Shawn Robertson, Legendary Skater
Shawn Robertson is up there with the most naturally gifted athletes I’ve ever worked with. At 13, he was throwing an 80 mph fastball and dominating team sports, then he found inline and rode that rocketship. By the time he was 15, he left Texas on his first plane ever and within months, he was traveling the world, winning contests and putting out incredible street parts all in the name of skating. Now, the poor kid from Texas had all the things thanks to a Levis Sponsorship, working with GAP, plus all the core skate brands. Shawn had “it” and could do anything and still command respect. But an injury, combined with no insurance, forced Shawn to pivot to professional frisbee golf among other things. Fellow wild Texas skater, Ryan Dawes asks the Inappropriate Questions. This is one of my favorite people and episodes. Shawn Robertson Show Notes: 4:00: Willie Nelscon’s Tour Bus, growing up around substances, family of athletes, not having money, rollerblading, older kids, Hoax 2, and Jon Julio 22:00: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 25:00: Street skating, NISS road trip, getting sponsors, coming back from Europe to nothing, X Trials, travel and demos 41:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 42:00: contests, money, 20K minute, the Las Vegas trip, Tai Pei, sketchy situations, MTV and festivals, Bolivia, no insurance ankle issues, other business, Frisbee golf and breaking his heels 55:00: Inappropriate Questions with Ryan Dawes
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TPM Episode 453: Jamie Starr, Ski Industry Marketing Leader/Lawyer
10/06/2025
TPM Episode 453: Jamie Starr, Ski Industry Marketing Leader/Lawyer
Jamie Starr has had more great jobs in the ski industry than most guests I’ve had on the show. Really, he was born to be a part of this industry. Growing up in Crested Butte taught Jamie a love of the mountains and understanding of what it takes to make non-traditional athletes tick, which all helped him in his later endeavors. But what drove Jamie was a passion to not only be the best, but to do good and really make a difference in the world. On the podcast we talk about law school, his incredible career with brands like The North Face, Spyder, DPS, Pomoca, how to handle athlete loss, and more. It’s a business episode with one of the few lawyers I’ve had on the podcast. Jamie Starr Show Notes: 4:00: The reality of losing your job, growing up in Crested Butte, X Games, Extreme and more 22:00: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. 30%off with the code SNOW30 Check out : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 25:00: The end of racing, the LSAT debacle, year in SD, blogging, being a lawyer and other jobs, Spyder 41:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 42:00: Working with Euros, Denver to SLC for DPS, The North Face Saga, and The National Ability Center 55:00: Inappropriate Questions with Brendan Starr
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TPM Episode 452: Emily Childs, Pro Skier, Helicopter Pilot
09/29/2025
TPM Episode 452: Emily Childs, Pro Skier, Helicopter Pilot
Emily Childs is a helicopter pilot, and while that’s pretty rad, her side gig, being a pro skier who travels the world in search of deep powder and insane lines, is even more badass. But, Emily didn’t have the traditional track into pro skiing, she was never the best, she didn’t stand on many podiums, but what she did have was passion, and the right crew of friends to start making ski edits with. From there, her crew, The Blondes, created a lot of momentum and three pro ski careers. Fellow Blonde, Janelle Yip, asks the Inappropriate Questions Emily Childs Show Notes: 4:00: Squamish, Calgary, Troll Resort, the family business, owning the ski resort, and her park look 18:00: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 22:00: Rail Jams, contests, college, doing events at Big White/Mt Hawthorne, tree planting and firefighting, helicopters, Revelstoke, and The Blondes 38:30: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 40:30: Blondes as a package, filming, Alaksa, and riding with the best and risk, and what’s up with the 3 non blondes? 55:00: Inappropriate Questions with Janelle Yip
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TPM Episode 451: Peter Mehrhof, Pro Skier, Wakeboard Engineer
09/22/2025
TPM Episode 451: Peter Mehrhof, Pro Skier, Wakeboard Engineer
Peter Mehrhof was an early part of the "New School" ski movement but in the long run, Peter cared more about school than being a pro skier. Coming up in Mammoth, Peter was champion water skier and a fast ski racer who eventually made a pivot to the park and pipe and in no time was on the K2 Factory Team. And then Pete chose college and disappeared form skiing, only to resurface behind a boat and a desk in the world of wakeboarding. It's a cool story of a pioneer and engineer. Don Wallace asks the Inappropriate Questions. Peter Mehrhof Show Notes: Peter Mehrhoff Show Notes: 4:00: Oakley, Water skiing, hurt on the water, ski racing, the mammoth crew, and being good at stuff, 22:00: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 23:00: Tournament water skiing, wakeboarding, his little brother, quitting racing, K2, Vashon, Kaluha Halfpipe Jam, and money 39:30: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 41:30: Filming, covers, college instead of the ski dream, water skiing accident before school starts, engineering, designing waves, Liquid Force, 57:00: Inappropriate Questions with Don Wallace
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TPM Episode 450: Damon Iwanaga, Pro Mountain Biker
09/15/2025
TPM Episode 450: Damon Iwanaga, Pro Mountain Biker
Damon Iwanaga was born to race flat track motorcycles, just like his dad. Eventually, he graduated to moto and his life path was set, he was going to turn pro and dominate the world of Supercross. That dream doesn’t work out for many people and Damon eventually found himself in community college figuring out life. But a move to Tahoe and a pivot to mountain bikes sent Damon’s life on a new trail. On the podcast we talk growing up with Tyler Bereman, moto, mtb, events, the cannabis connection and much more. Damon Iwanaga Show Notes: 4:00: Dreadlocks, pro moto dad, winning races as a kid, breaking his back at 13, breaking his collarbone and back in May at the Cam Zink event, moto sponsors, and not being cocky 22:00: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 23:00: The end of moto, college, snowboarding, working in Tahoe, ceramics, Mikey Sylvestri, ripping crappy women’s bikes, seeing the path on a bike, and it all happened so fast 40:30: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 42:30: His first pro race, finding freeride, money, Fest events, and the E Bike fiasco 65:00: Inappropriate Questions
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TPM Episode 449: Kimmy Fasani, Pro Snowboarder
09/08/2025
TPM Episode 449: Kimmy Fasani, Pro Snowboarder
Kimmy Fasani is a trailblazing snowboarder who, not by choice, made a huge difference in women’s sports. Kimmy went from “Rider of the Year” to becoming a mom and when we last podcasted, the theme was, “will my sponsors stick by me?”. They did, but really, keeping sponsors is the last of Kimmy’s life worries. Between losing her parents to cancer, to having cancer, to so many other things, Kimmy’s life is not close to as easy as it looks and this podcast and her movie “Butterfly in a Blizzard” give a real look into what it’s like to have the best of times and the worst of times. It’s a heavy podcast and Sherry McConkey asks the Inappropriate Questions. Kimmy Fasani Show Notes: 4:00: Grateful Dead experiences, Butterfly in a Blizzard, her Dad’s cancer, meeting Chris, her mom gets diagnosed with cancer, coping mechanisms, and getting pregnant 22:00: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 23:00: C-section, did she lose sponsors, molestation, bottles, kidney failure, 40:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 42:00: Chemo, ringing the bell, a surprise Baldface trip, finding her snowboarding, Natural Selection, knee issues, and the movie changing so much 57:00: Inappropriate Questions with Sherry McConkey
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TPM Episode 448: Lonie Paxton, 3x Super Bowl Champion, Snowboarder
09/01/2025
TPM Episode 448: Lonie Paxton, 3x Super Bowl Champion, Snowboarder
Lonie Paxton is a 3x Super Bowl Champion member of the New England Patriots dynasty and board member of the High Fives Foundation. That makes him the perfect guest this week as snow and football season are right around the corner. And, while Lonie is more known for his work on the gridiron, he loves action sports, especially snowboarding. That love, combined with his hustle, connections and access made him one of the first Red Bull ambassadors in the NFL. Then, after his time in the league, he went on to crush it with GoPro. It's a cool story and Roy Tuscany asks the Inappropriate Questions Lonie Paxton Show Notes: 4:00: 4 kids, winning and losing the Super Bowl, his name, so many people in his house growing up, Rams games, action sports, and football 22:00: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 23:00: Was he different than a kicker, Snowboarding, Red Bull, getting into the league as a nobody, and his dirt bike mecca 41:30: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 43:30: Drugs in the NFL, snowboarding as a team sports athlete, riding with legends, High Fives Foundation, going to Go-Pro, 57:00: Inappropriate Questions with Roy Tuscany
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TPM Episode 447: Finn Bilous, Pro Skier
08/25/2025
TPM Episode 447: Finn Bilous, Pro Skier
Finn Bilous is not only an incredible all-around skier, but he’s one of those passionate but chill Kiwis...which always makes for a fun episode. On top of that, Finn really has done it all: from competing in two Olympics to the Freeride World Tour, to Filming with Matchstick Productions, Teton Gravity Research, and Legs of Steel. Not many skiers have a resume as diverse as what Finn has put together. Another incredible talent out of New Zealand, Craig Murray, asks the Inapproprate Questions. Finn Bilous Show Notes: 4:00: NZ Winter, endless winter since 9 years old, being a grom, harder, to be a pro from NZ, his parents, risk, and the legendary skiers in NZ 22:00: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 25:00: Natural Selection, being young, pros coming to NZ, success, the fork in the road, focusing on Slopestyle, making the Olympic team in NZ, the games and partying there, agents and money, 40:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 42:00: Tricks, Covid, Olympics, not competing in slopestyle, FWT Wild Card, MSP AK trip, and Legs of Steel 5:00: Inappropriate Questions with Craig Murray
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TPM Episode 446: Shaun Murray, Pro WakeBoarder
08/18/2025
TPM Episode 446: Shaun Murray, Pro WakeBoarder
Shaun Murray is a legendary wakeboarder who, after 29 pro models, is working on his 30th...Insane! On the podcast, we talk about his Best Day “Can You Ride It” event at Sea-Fair, Darin Shapiro’s Wakeboard “camp”, Tony Hawk, and more. Before we do that, I chat with Best Day Brewing Founder Tate Huffard about life, business, and beer. It’s a best of both worlds episode. Shaun Murray/Tate Huffard Show Notes: 4:00: Tate Huffard: Phil Lesh, Pain McShlonkey, NA trends, NA globally, NYC, CA, Best Day, and work life balance 25:00: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 28:00: Shaun Murrray: Can You Ride It, staying young, snow, Shaun White, And1, Tony Hawk, Geraldo Rivera, and Andre The Giant 43:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 45:00: Darin Shapiro, rocking the boat in collegiate water skiing, taking a semester off of school in 1995 for the Pro Tour and never looking back 56:00: Covers, video parts, risk, pro products, 60:00: Inappropriate Questions
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TPM EPISODE 445: 2025 Best of IQ Part 2
08/11/2025
TPM EPISODE 445: 2025 Best of IQ Part 2
The 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 21:00: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 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: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 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
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TPM Episode 444: Best of Inappropriate Questions 2025
08/04/2025
TPM Episode 444: Best of Inappropriate Questions 2025
Inappropriate Questions is how I end every show. The idea is that I find a friend of my guest and record 3 questions with them. The questions can be anything that gets the guest to tell a funny, crazy, embarrassing or really, any good story. The goal is to get some gold without pissing off the guest when I surprise them with the questions. This week, I have a long list of legends on this highlight show. Think Shannon Dunn, Tina Basich, Andy Hetzel, Colby Stevensen, Dane Tudor, Peter Olenick and many more. This is a fan favorite segment of the show, and this is some of the best of them. Inappropriate Questions 2025 Show Notes: 3:00: Greg Hill asks Chris Reubens Questions 6:30: Mark Sullivan asks Jason Borgstede a question 11:30: Asks Wiley Miller a question 14:15: I ask Ted Ligety a question 17:00: Shannon Dunn asks Tina Basich a question 20:30: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 25:00: Joss Christensen asks Colby Stevenson a question 28:30: Jake Hopfinger asks Parkin Costain a question 36:00: Jossi Wells asks Colby West a Question 39:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 44:00: Benny Pellingrino asks Andy Hetzel a question 48:00: Brad Bell asks Colter Hinchcliffe a question 51:00: Colston VB asks Dane Tudor a question 55:00: I ask Scotty Lago a question 59:00: Jossi Wells asks Peter Olenick a question 62:00: Chris Waker asks Red Gerard a question
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TPM Episode 443: Sammo Cohen, Pro Skier
07/28/2025
TPM Episode 443: Sammo Cohen, Pro Skier
Sammo Cohen was born into the ski industry. He had a famous ski photographer father, a mom at Alta, and he grew up skiing with ski industry royalty. That said, nothing was ever handed to Sammo. While there were early opportunities, to make it Sam had to break away from his Dad and become his own man in the ski industry. Doing that involved betting his college fund ojn a ski trip to Alaska that helped fuel the career that Sammo has built. On the podcast we talk about religion, death, Utah, skiing, money and so much more. Sam’s dad, Lee Cohen, askes the Inappropriate Questions. Sammo Cohen Show Notes: 4:00: Jewish stuff, death, God?, Utah, product of the ski industry, ski team 20:30: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 23:30: First FWT Comp, Leo Ahrens, the drive to be pro, opportunities from dad, the emptions of working with your dad, shooting with others, trouble in HS, and climbing, 39:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 41:00: Sponsors and money, betting on himself with a self-funded AK trip, Dane Tudor, Adventuring, not pushing for TGR and MSP 61:00: Inappropriate Questions with dad, Lee Cohen
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TPM Episode 442: Lee Cohen, Legendary Photographer
07/21/2025
TPM Episode 442: Lee Cohen, Legendary Photographer
Lee Cohen may be the most dirtbag ski bum I’ve had on the podcast, and that's an honor, but that was back in his early 20’s. Eventually, Lee moved west from New York, picked up a camera and became the authority on what powder skiing photos should look like. Along the way, he followed the dead, had a pro skier kid, and shot some of the best photos that Utah skiing has to offer. It’s a business episode with one of those early creatives, who maybe weren’t all business, but still crushed it. Lee’s kid, Sammo Cohen asks the Inappropriate Questions. Lee Cohen Show Notes: 4:00: Jewish stuff, New York, skiing, knee issues, dropping out of school, hitchhiking, Yellowstone, and ski bummery 20:00: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 23:00: The Dead, back to school, post grad ski bumming in Utah, getting a camera, getting rejected from Powder, first published photos, and film 41:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 43:00: Being pigeonholed as a power photographer, trips, money, Alta, Jamie Pierre, 57:00: Inappropriate Questions with son, Sammo Cohen
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TPM Episode 441: Bas van Steenbergen, Pro Biker
07/14/2025
TPM Episode 441: Bas van Steenbergen, Pro Biker
Bas van Steenbergen has been a dual threat on his mountain bike for over a decade. Part racer and part freerider, Bas has the rare ability to compete at the highest level in both disciplines. While that’s cool, his story is even better. Growing up overseas with his equally as rad little brother Tom, Bas, raced BMX until he moved to Canada and bought a mountain bike. And while he got on a big bike later than most, that didn’t stop him and the rest is history. On the podcast, we talk about the status of the bike industry, sponsorship, Downhill, Rampage, content and more. Little brother Tom van Steenbergen asks the Inappropriate Questions. Bas Van Steenbergen Show Notes: 4:00: Snowboarding, the bike industry, carnage after the pandemic, sponsors, bike compoundnds, movies, his crazy upbringing, biking in EU, 22:00: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 25:00: Shift to MTB, breaking his first bike, Downhill, his younger brother Tom, racing, travel, and Rampage 40:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 42:00: More Rampage, events, his first big win, and how long will he race 50:00: Inappropriate Questions with Tom Van Steenbergen
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TPM Episode 440: Sam Kuch, Pro Skier
07/07/2025
TPM Episode 440: Sam Kuch, Pro Skier
Sam Kuch has been blowing the collective ski world’s mind since he blew up after skiing with Stan Rey and crew on a 2016 Powder Highway trip. Since then, Sam has established himself as arguably one of the best skiers in the world. Between his Matchstick Productions parts and his Natural Selection performance, if you know skiing, you know Sam and if you don’t, now’s the time to find out what a rad dude he is. Plus, he has that throwback mentality that I love. Cole Richardson asks the Inappropriate Questions Sam Kuch Show Notes: 4:00: Finding mines, the best skiers, Type B recreating, trampolines, finger sports, his vision of the mountain, IFSA, and shop sponsors 20:00: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 23:00: Grom days, influences, Ski Logic, finding his groove, contests, his breakout shoot, MSP 41:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 43:00: Going from Head to K2, breaking his femur, his pin it mentality coming back, and Natural Selection 56:00: Inappropriate Questions with Cole Richardson
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TPM Episode 439: Craig Murray, Pro Skier
06/16/2025
TPM Episode 439: Craig Murray, Pro Skier
Craig Murray, aka Weezy Davis, is arguably the best skier in the world. Fresh off a win at Travis Rice’s Natural Selection, an event where Craig went head-to-head with the best big mountain skierrs in the world and showcased a different vision, speed and style than almost anyone else in the comp…But what’s different about Craig is how humble he is. While skiing is something that he does and he’s one of the best, he can easily get lost in the crowd off the hill because he has zero ego or need to be known. He's one of those guys that's the best at what he’s doing now, and at some point, he’ll be the best at something else. He’s smart, calculated, and who knows where life will take this guy. Finn Woods askes the Inappropriate Questions Craig Murray Show Notes: 4:00: His nickname, traveling with no passport, his brother, does biking influence his skiing, his sister, his adventure racer parents, growing up without a TV and having a loose leash, and moving to Chamonix at 17 22:00: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 25:00: Back to NZ, making the FWT, traveling and being genuinely concerned for the environment, sponsors, money, NZ fame and the huge AK double 40:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 42:00: Natural Selection, big nights, 58:00: Inappropriate Questions with Finn Woods
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TPM Episode 438: Mike Douglas, Pro Skier, Filmmaker, Part 2
06/09/2025
TPM Episode 438: Mike Douglas, Pro Skier, Filmmaker, Part 2
Mike Douglas is the legendary skier who helped change the direction the industry was going in the late 90s with the Salomon 1080. From there, he has filmed with everyone, had a long, productive career, and has been the brainchild of Salomon's Freeski TV for the past 16 years, and now is the ski point person for Travis Rice's Natural Selection Tour. Part one with Mike was long ago in episode 94, where you can hear his life and times. On this episode, we talk about his feature film that he is currently selling, all things Natural Selection Tour, and more. Award-winning journalist Les Anthony asks the Inappropriate Questions Mike Douglas Show Notes: 4:00: 16 years making films for Salomon, always pivoting, documentaries are changing, meeting Thor, challenges of that adventure, and the edit, and getting involved in Natural Selection 21:00: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the 23:00: Back 9, planning phases, working with Travis Rice, setting up, volcano, Parker White, how did it work for athletes, the all time day of skiing in AK, the weather changes 40:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 42:00: Sam Kuch and Craig Murray, keeping secrets, and cost 52:00: Inappropriate Questions with Les Anthony
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TPM Episode 347: Cameron Talbott, Pro Skater
06/02/2025
TPM Episode 347: Cameron Talbott, Pro Skater
Cameron Talbott is getting his first pro skate this week. What’s crazy is that Cam is 37 years old, and while he was a sponsored am for a long time, he didn’t achieve pro status until he was 25. While that’s impressive, what’s even more impressive are the hammers and creativity that define his skating. Not too bad for a kid who came up with nothing in Missoula, Montana. On the podcast, we talk about growing up with less, his badass mom, finding community in skating, SF, Valo, and so much more. It’s a good one, with a double dose of Inappropriate Questions featuring Erick Garcia and Tom Hyser. Cameron Talbott Show Notes: 4:00: Being related to the Marlboro Man, snowboarding, his family situation, his badass mom, abuse, getting inline, community, California, and getting in Daily Bread at 15 21:00: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the 24:00: High School, filming for Hyphy without knowing, creating content for 20+ years, Valo, and going to RB 40:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 42:00: Rollerblade, skating over 4 generations, moving to SF, the pro skate saga 59:00: Inappropriate Questions with Erick Garcia and Tom Hyser
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TPM Episode 436: Janelle Yip, Pro Skier
05/26/2025
TPM Episode 436: Janelle Yip, Pro Skier
Janelle Yip's path to becoming a pro skier was more unexpected than unconventional. She grew up as a skier on the slopestyle path, and while she loved it, being a comp skier wasn’t in the cards for Janelle. So, after a gap year led her to Revelstoke, Janelle never gave up on her pro skier dreams, giving herself a 5-year window to make it happen. In year one, Janelle met the crew that would become “The Blondes," altering the trajectory of her life. In what started as a play for free beer, “The Blondes” took the ski world by storm and, in turn, launched three ski careers. On the podcast, Janelle and I talk about the influence of Windell’s, starting an all-girls ski crew, Intersection, MSP, and so much more. One of Janelle’s partners in crime, Emily Childs, asks the Inappropriate Questions. Janelle Yip Show Notes: 4:00: Parking, front teeth, sponsors, Ringettes, Windell’s, Canada Olympic Park, her gap year, and the dream of becoming a pro skier 18:30: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 22:00: Revelstoke, meeting Tonje, meeting Emily, making ends meet in Revy, starting a ski crew, sharing a sled, WSI’s Intersection fiascos, and MSP 40:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 42:00: Movie tours, TGR, personal projects, “The Blondes” identity, and women 50:00: Inappropriate Questions with Emily Childs
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TPM Episode 435: Klaus Obermeyer, Skier, inventor, Entrepreneur, Legend, Part 2
05/19/2025
TPM Episode 435: Klaus Obermeyer, Skier, inventor, Entrepreneur, Legend, Part 2
Klaus Obermeyer has had a bigger impact on skiing than any man alive, and when he wasn’t innovating the sport, he was in Aspen or traveling the world to ski. He was often found surrounded by a harem of beautiful women. In part 2 of his podcast, we talk about inventing sunscreen, mirrored sunglasses, ski brakes, the down jacket, and so much more. It’s crazy the innovations and the fun that Klaus has brought to skiing over his 105 years Klaus Obermeyer Show Notes Part 2: 4:00: Aspen, 1947 ski school, Freedle Pfieffer, inventing a new ski boot, inventing sun block, raising money, inventing the down jacket, 18:30: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories, or sugar. 22:00: Inventing the mirrored sunglass, inventing the ski brake, inventing aluminum ski poles, patents, Snowmass, and Spider Sabich 34:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 36:30: Athletes, snowboarding, working a lot, and life
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TPM Episode 434: Klaus Obermeyer, Inventor, Entrepreneur, Legend
05/12/2025
TPM Episode 434: Klaus Obermeyer, Inventor, Entrepreneur, Legend
Klaus Obermeyer has had a bigger impact on skiing than any man alive, and when he wasn’t innovating the sport, he was in Aspen or traveling the world to ski. He was often found surrounded by a harem of beautiful women. Klaus’s incredible story started 105 years ago in Hitler’s Germany where he was shot by Nazis trying to escape on his skis. From there, he came to America with nothing and eventually became one of the biggest business moguls in skiing. In part 1 of the pod-cast, we talk about making his skis, life in Nazi Germany, moving to the US with $10, Sun Valley, Warren Miller, and much more. This is mandatory listening with a wise man who’s lived more than almost anyone. Klaus Obermeyer Show Notes: 4:00: Being surrounded by beautiful women, skiing, and yodeling 16:00: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 18:00: Nazi Germany, getting shot by Nazis on skis, moving to the US, 32:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 34:30: Warren Miller, and going to Aspen
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TPM Episode 433: Garrett McNamara, Big Wave Surfer
05/05/2025
TPM Episode 433: Garrett McNamara, Big Wave Surfer
Garrett McNamara is a world record-breaking big wave surfer and one of the pioneers of sport. What’s crazy about Garrett’s story is that while he achieved pro surfer status early on, his career didn’t take off until his mid to late 30's when he became infatuated with riding giant waves. And then it exploded to the point where now, at 55, he’s launching his 3rd Season of his “100 Foot Wave” series with HBO. On the podcast, we talk about growing up in cults, Hawaii, being there for the beginning of tow-in surfing, being big in Japan, Northshore (the movie) his HBO series, and much more. It’s another interesting one with a legend. Garrett McNamara Show Notes: 4:00: Snowboarding, Jerry Lopez, concussions helmets, health at 55, and his HBO Series 100 Foot Wave 15:00: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without alcohol, the calories or sugar. 18:00: Growing up in cults, Berkely, moving to Hawaii with nothing, getting good at surfing, weed, Vans Triple Crown 33:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 35:00: Big in Japan, seeing the first tow in ever, learning the big waves, and towing 38:00: Inappropriate Questions
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TPM 432: Khai Krepela, Pro Skier, Marketer
04/28/2025
TPM 432: Khai Krepela, Pro Skier, Marketer
Khai Krepela is known for his prowess on rails, he made a career out of it, but really, he had a pro ski career because he realized what he was good at and he went all in on that aspect of the sport. But Khai didn’t stop at pro athlete, while he still had a little gas left in the tank, Khai found himself behind a desk at K2 for the beginning of his post pro ski career. On the podcast, we talk about inline skating, Park City, Detroit, filming, the X Games and more. Olympic Head Judge Jason Arens asks the Inappropriate Questions. Khai Krepela Show Notes: 4:00: His name, growing up in Park City, getting sponsored for elementary school, finding blading and skiing through McRae Williams and getting sponsored by Louie Zamora personally for Deshi 13:00: From blading to skiing, rail skiing is easy, Vice Skis, Surface, 20:00: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without alcohol, the calories or sugar. 22:00: Toy Soldiers, contests, SIA, money, PBP, Detroit, Will Wesson, and Level 1, 40:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 42:30: Line Skis, X-Games, K2, 51:00: Inappropriate Questions with Jason Arens
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TPM Episode 431: Charlie Hoch, Pro Snowboarder, Cannabis Entrepreneur
04/21/2025
TPM Episode 431: Charlie Hoch, Pro Snowboarder, Cannabis Entrepreneur
Charlie Hoch is a former pro snowboarder turned cannabis entrepreneur, which makes him the perfect guest for 420 week. When I say pro snowboarder, while Charlie competed amongst the likes of Travis Rice and was on the podium at some big events, his snowboard career won’t be what defines his existence; his success in the cannabis world will be. From developing the original ice bong to building his 100+ SKU empire today, Charlie could use snowboarding instead of having it the other way around, and on the podcast, we talk snowboarding, weed, and more. Charlie Hoch Show Notes: 4:00: His 420 plans, Wolf Creek, how smoking a bowl in the backcountry changed his life, going from handrails on his skateboard to big mountain lines 14:00: Fort Lewis, focusing on his sticker business and becoming a pro snowboarder, 20:00: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 22:00: Close calls, sponsorship, money, making a name for himself at comps, making it work with nothing, photo/video, contests, Alaska, and how does snowboarding end 37:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 39:30: Founding the Eyce Brand, the weed business, selling his company and buying it back, the products and brands he’s involved in, and who he’s smoked weed with 51:00: Inappropriate Questions
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TPM Episode 430: Stuart Rempel, Salomon, Olin, K2, Whistler
04/14/2025
TPM Episode 430: Stuart Rempel, Salomon, Olin, K2, Whistler
Stuart Rempel has one of those resumes. If you look at it, you know that he has lived an incredible life, and it all started with a ski bum mentality. Stuart went from pounding nails and skiing winters to running Salomon NA, Olin, K2 Skis, and Whistler. Most people at that level have a few degrees and plenty of suits. That’s not Stuart, though. Throughout his career, he made it a priority to be on snow as much as possible, and the beta he gathered from the hill was used to make skiing better. It’s another great business episode with an important person in the hardgoods and resort world, and Stuart’s legendary neighbor, Mike Douglas, asks the Inappropriate Questions. Stuart Rempel Show Notes: 4:00: His streak, growing up in Kamloops, skiing, working construction to ski, going to the ski show, getting into the biz at the bottom, the traveling RV sample room, Salomon Rep, the boot launch, and being a subsidiary 20:00: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories, or the sugar. 22:00: Working with French Salomon Team, launching the skis, Olin Skis, sharing technology, Smooth Johnson, K2, Your Mamas a Mountain campaign, internet sales and Intrawest 40:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 42:30: The early Whistler vibe, using the weather to market the mountain, the energy of Whistler, does Vail change that energy 60:00: Expensive taste, not making the 2018 Olympic team, bad teammates, not going to his last Olympic because of injury Palmer and Nate Holland 54:00: Inappropriate Questions with Mike Douglas
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