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 494: Lisa Hudson, Action Sports Visionary
07/20/2026
TPM Episode 494: Lisa Hudson, Action Sports Visionary
Lisa Hudson was a professional beach volleyball player and champion for women’s volleyball before she started blazing a trail for women in action sports. Starting with the gravy days of Airwalk in the early 90’s, Lisa has always been a proven people connector who's fought for her fellow women because she could. From starting the first women’s outerwear brand (Prom) and co-founding Boarding for Breast Cancer, to ensuring Hall of Fame athletes like Shannon Dunn and Tina Basich had a path in snowboarding, to making sure women and brands were included in her video game projects, Lisa’s career has not only been successful, she’s been a force for women in sports and her story is important and heavy at times. Luke Edgar asks the Inappropriate Questions Lisa Hudson Show Notes: 3:00: Olympics, volleyball, Airwalk, lifestyle, and athletes 20:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 22:00: More Airwalk and the end, women, and Swag/Prom 40:00: : The best is developed and tested in the brutal conditions the PNW and beyond 41:00: Twist/Tuesday/Titan, video games, and Boarding for Breast Cancer 65:00: Inappropriate Questions with Luke Edgar.
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TPM Episode 493: Glen Plake Grand Finale
07/13/2026
TPM Episode 493: Glen Plake Grand Finale
Glen Plake is the most legendary, the most known skier of our time—maybe of all time—and I’ve interviewed him more than anyone. But this podcast series couldn’t end without a final Plake episode, and this one was timed perfectly, the day after Freeride was named an Olympic sport. You can bet Glen has a strong opinion about that, and we also talk about FIS, SIA, skiing, life, Kimberley, and so much more. It’s another fun episode with a living legend and I get some new stories out of Glen. Elan Trip of a Lifetime Show Notes: 3:00: Goon Squad, FIS, cultural tobacco and clean living 20:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 22:00: Speedo’s, his neck, trash, collar shirt, money, and Kimberley 40:00: : The best is developed and tested in the brutal conditions the PNW and beyond 41:00: Plake style, living above and below 6k feet, his dad, would he have changed anything, product and brand involvement, attention, autographs, and what’s next 65:00: Inappropriate Questions:
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TPM Episode 492: Elan Factory Tour and Trip
07/06/2026
TPM Episode 492: Elan Factory Tour and Trip
Elan Skis is a longtime sponsor, and they have been telling me for years that I would be visiting their factory in Slovenia to see their incredible ski process, factory, and culture. While I was flattered that they would even suggest bringing me out, I never expected it to happen. But it didn’t just happen, it happened in All-Time fashion. Not only did I get to travel to Europe and become great friends with a bunch of ski industry badasses, but we also got to see the Elan factory and meet the players. And the icing on the proverbial cake was that we sailed from Slovenia to Croatian an Elan Yacht, stopping along the way to swim, take in the sights, and eat incredible food. It truly was a non-ski, ski trip of a lifetime and Slovenia has it all: incredible food, people, the Alps, Wine Country, the Adriatic... Elan Trip of a Lifetime Show Notes: 8:00: Roy Ostendorf 14:00: Ziga 18:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Motu Truck Caps 22:00: Vlass 29:00 Dan Kansteiner 32:00: Avery Pesce 35:00: Outdoor Research: The best is developed and tested in the brutal conditions the PNW and beyond 38:00: Rob McCutcheon 44:00: Kristal Dragon 48:00: Keaton Powell
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TPM Episode 491: Best of Inappropriate Questions, Final Round
06/29/2026
TPM Episode 491: Best of Inappropriate Questions, Final Round
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 my guest when I surprise them with the questions. This week, I have a long list of legends on this highlight show. Think Angel and Johnny Collinson, Stan Rey, Uncle E, Matt Reardon, Jaren Grob, Jeff Pensiero, Kevin Quinn, and many more. This is a fan favorite segment of the show, and the final “Best Of” show. Best of Inappropriate Questions Show Notes: 5:00: Alexi Godbout asks Stan Rey 9:30: Roy Tuscany asks Jay Rawe 12:30: Uncle E asks Matt Reardon 14:00: Josh Loubek asks Matt Reardon 16:00: Paul Butler asks Sid Pattison 18:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 22:00: John Collinson asks Agnel Collinson 24:00: Angel Collinson asks Sage Cattabriga-Alosa 29:00: Cameron Card to Jaren Grob 31:00: Kevin Quinn 35:00: : The best is developed and tested in the brutal conditions the PNW and beyond 36:00: Tim Manning asks Jeff Pensiero 44:00: I ask Bob Landers
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TPM Episode 490: Errol Kerr, Pro Skier, Olympian
06/22/2026
TPM Episode 490: Errol Kerr, Pro Skier, Olympian
Errol Kerr’s professional ski career is actually two ski careers. A race part, where he was so close to making the World Cup and the US Alpine Ski Team and the other was his ski cross career, which was kick-started when he became a fully funded member of the US Ski Cross Team in his first race. Errol has competed all over the world, raced for Jamaica in the 2010 Olympics, and was a regular at the X-Games. But, while his life seemed perfect, it hasn't always been, and we talk about the highs of winning, the lows of mental health issues, and everything in between. Connery Lundin and I ask the Inappropriate Questions Errol Kerr Show Notes: 4:00: The cover of Ski Magazine, Jamacia roots, Bay Area, growing up rich, BMX and Moto, moving to Truckee, losing his dad, racing and talent in Tahoe 20:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 22:00: Support of the Brotherhood, pressure, realizing he wasn’t going to make the US Alpine Team, partying, Ski Cross, making the US Skier Cross Team by accident, and Warren Miller 40:00: : The best is developed and tested in the brutal conditions the PNW and beyond 41:00: Jamaica Ski Team, money, almost not making the Olympics, injury, opening ceremonies, mental health, and what’s next 57:00: Inappropriate Questions with Connery Lundin
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TPM Episode 489: Ryan Schmies, Legendary Ski Artist
06/15/2026
TPM Episode 489: Ryan Schmies, Legendary Ski Artist
Ryan Schmies is one of the most talented illustrators in action sports and his game changing ski art singlehandedly helped change the look and feel of skiing in the early 2000’s. While he’s best known for dark graphics like the Hellbent and Public Enemy franchises that he created during his 15 years at K2 Skis, in recent years Schmies' artistical talents have been showcased by brands like J Skis, Smith Optics, REI, Ikon Pass, and more. On the podcast we talk about coming up in Wisconsin, art, High North Ski Camp, athletes, and life in the ski industry. Members of the Cascade Posse attempt to ask the Inappropriate Questions. Ryan Schmies Show Notes: 4:00: Satanfinger, broken face, Wisconsin, skiing, and High North Camp 25:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 26:00: Shane Szocs, rooming with McConkey, art, learning tricks the old fashioned way, college and K2 42:30: Outdoor Research: 44:00: Illustrating, athletes, China, 63:00: Inappropriate Questions with Andy Harris, Duane, and Travis Groves
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TPM Episode 488: Josh Berman, Legendary Ski Filmmaker
06/08/2026
TPM Episode 488: Josh Berman, Legendary Ski Filmmaker
Josh Berman was an Ivy Leaguer on his way to becoming a professional skier when a catastrophic knee injury derailed his chances of becoming pro. But Josh’s passion for skiing was as strong as ever and pre-surgery, Josh strapped up his leg, headed up the mountain and went out and shot for his first Level 1 Production. What was supposed to be a 3-year adventure in filmmaking turned into an award-winning 25+ year career in snow. It’s one of those episodes that I had to record, for historical purposes, before I end the Movement. Freedle Cody asks the Inappropriate Questions. Josh Berman Show Notes: 4:00: Warren Miller, ghosts, Hibbert, and favorite athletes 25:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 26:00: Overachiever in HS, Dartmouth, Internship through connections, going from wanting to be a Dr. to a filmmaker, new school skiing, sponsorship, and knee injury 42:30: Outdoor Research: 44:00: Starting Level 1 on 1 leg, jobs to pay for ski movies, getting footage early on, distribution, Super Unknown, the interns, ending at 20, making a feature, 63:00: Inappropriate Questions with Freedle Cody
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TPM Episode 487: Outside Days Festival
06/01/2026
TPM Episode 487: Outside Days Festival
The Outside Days Festival is the crown jewel of what a festival should be in 2026. It is part industry summit, part independent film festival, part interactive brand activation hub, part park experience, and part incredible music festival all rolled up under the Outside umbrella. This event was so well done. I used the access I was granted to take in as much as I could--to give you a peek behind the curtain. I also got sound bites from 14 of the industry’s greatest athletes and behind-the-scenes players, which makes for a fun episode. Outside Days Show Notes: 7:00: Robin Thurston 9:30: Jermey Bloom 13:30: Connor Hall 19:00: Peter from Lincoln Hills Cares 22:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 23:00: Paddy O 26:00: James Kelly 31:00: Stix 33:00: Tricia Byrnes 35:00: Cairo Foster 38:15: Andrew Cotty 40:30: Outdoor Research: best is designed and tested in the brutal conditions of the PNW and beyond 42:00: Sierra Shafer 45:00: Chris Benchetler 47:00: Jeremy Jones 49:00: Amie Engerbretson
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TPM Episode 486: Bob Landers, Snow Farmer
05/25/2026
TPM Episode 486: Bob Landers, Snow Farmer
Bob Landers is a lifelong snowboarder, an underground entrepreneur, a cannabis expert, and a dear friend of mine for almost 40 years. He’s also a professional guide-but I don’t disclose any information about what or where on the podcast. What I do is take you on BTS tour of what it was like to be a big-time Colorado cannabis grower, seller, and ski bum in the pre legal era of marijuana. On the podcast we talk about privilege, snowboarding, a passion for weed, Dead Tour, meeting the right connections, the business, and the wild west of legal weed. Bob sure can tell a story, and this podcast is instantly one of my favorites. Bob Landers Show Notes: 4:00: High School, weed, snowboarding in the 80’s, dropping out of college, and Dead Tour 22:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 23:00: Vail, back to school, the real world, The Man, trouble, secret rooms, The Gangula, search and rescue, 40:30: Outdoor Research: 42:00: That guy, the business, legalization, finding the perfect strain, and the wild west of legal weed 63:00: Inappropriate Questions with Matt Shannon
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TPM Episode 485: Jeff Pensiero, Kemper, K2, Baldface Lodge
05/18/2026
TPM Episode 485: Jeff Pensiero, Kemper, K2, Baldface Lodge
Jeff Pensiero is a talented snowboarder and musician, but he was born to be an entrepreneur...and he knew that from an early age. Jeff grew up learning to move on after losing, which every pre Lebron Cleveland sports fan knows all about. Not being afraid to lose along with many traits taught Jeff not only to roll with the punches and preservere, but to take advantage of the opportunities and take risks that make him happy. And from Kemper to K2, to being “The Guy with a Truck” to founding and building Baldface Lodge in his 20’s, Jeff’s life is all about moving forward and not looking back. On the podcast we talk about building snowboarding in Tahoe for K2, chasing a girl to Canada, founding a lodge, Travis Rice, Craig Kelly, and more. Jeff does a lot of interviews, this one is a little different. Old School K2 Pro and rad dude, Tim Manning asks the Inappropriate Questions. Jeff Pensiero Show Notes: 4:00: Roman Candles, injuries, Cleveland, skiing, Sun Valley, music, proctor academy, and Kemper 22:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 23:00: K2, building snowboarding in Tahoe, rep life, Glissade/Crap/Soup Kitchen, the life changing heli trip, the crew that helps make Baldface 40:30: Outdoor Research: 42:00: Building Baldface in the face of 9/11, the impact on Nelson, buying snowcats, losing Craig Kelly, the roof caves in, rebuilding, the Supernatural effect, renouncing his US citizenship, and what makes Travis, craig, and a few others, different. 63:00: Inappropriate Questions with Tim Manning
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TPM Episode 484: Ben Fresco, Elan Skis
05/11/2026
TPM Episode 484: Ben Fresco, Elan Skis
Ben Fresco has done every job in the ski industry's hardgoods side on his way to his current role as Global Head of Product at Elan Skis. From moving his life from the East Coast to Tahoe and back to the East Coast and now, on a plane traveling the world, Ben’s been chasing the perfect turn. And starting out at the legendary Village Ski House, he did over a decade of, not so much ski bumming, learning. Starting in rentals and working his way to the sales floor, to store managing, and really, running the show. Then it was back East to a buyer’s role before finding his forever home in Elan. It’s a fun episode with one of my podcast’s biggest supporters. Colorado sales rep Clem Smith asks the Inappropriate Questions. Ben Fresco Show Notes: 4:00: Intro stories, NH, Attitash, College, Tahoe, and Baseball Golden Ticket 22:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 23:00: More baseball, death, Village Ski Loft manager, perks of buying, moving back east, and Elan 39:00: Outdoor Research: 40:00: Building a following in the US, the factory, and going global 49:00: Inappropriate Questions with Clem Smith
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TPM Episode 483: Heimana Reynolds, Pro Skateboarder, Olympian
05/04/2026
TPM Episode 483: Heimana Reynolds, Pro Skateboarder, Olympian
Heimana Reynolds is an Olympic Skateboarder, a lifelong surfer, proud Hawaiian, and a HEST athlete. Since I spent this weekend at HESTIVAL, a three-day celebration of friends, music, and the outdoors, this episode includes a few minutes from HESTIVAL. I first chat with old friend and HEST founder Aaron Ambuske. After that, while I usually don't have many skateboarders on the show, Heimana is my second World Champion park skater-who also slays the streets and surf. It's an event and an athlete episode with a HEST connection. Heimana Reynolds Show Notes: 4:00: Opportunities, Hawaii, locals only, skateboarding, culture, and hard to get invited to things 22:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 23:30: California, Olympic announcement, how did that change him, X Games, competitiveness, Shawn White, and sponsors 39:00: Outdoor Research: The best is designed and tested in the brutal elements of the Pacific Northwest and beyond 40:00: Contest money, Olympic experience, and his Paris Olympic job 45:00: Inappropriate Questions
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TPM Episode 482: Chris Garcin, Co-Founder, Pit Viper
04/27/2026
TPM Episode 482: Chris Garcin, Co-Founder, Pit Viper
Chris Garcin is living a ski bum or anyone’s dream life and it all began when his good friend broke a pair of sunglasses. This week’s podcast is Chris’s story of going from a passionate skier his whole life, to Boulder, to coaching, to almost giving up on the ski lifestyle and settling for “real world.” And then, his rockstar of a good friend came over to his house with an idea, Pit Viper, that became a joke, a brand, a business, and today, a real business. The Pit Viper story is a fun one and former VP of Brand, Spencer Harkins, asks the Inappropriate Questions. Chris Garcin Show Notes: 4:00: Reeling in, Colorado, Ski Club, Crested Butte, Vail, and Utah 21:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 22:00: Chuck Mumford, the real Pit Viper Origin Story, what did ownership look like on paper, early road antics, early diy product, running out of that product and Larry The Enticer 39:00: Outdoor Research: 40:00: Other influencers, when did he get rich, post pandemic mistakes, giving away stuff, imitation and fake products, and normie glasses. 57:00: Inappropriate Questions with Spencer Harkins
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TPM Episode 481: The 420 Episode
04/20/2026
TPM Episode 481: The 420 Episode
The 420 Episode is a collection of true stories from myself, friends, and athletes that I think you'll find entertaining. I’ve never done a proper 4/20 episode before, and I wanted to make sure I got one in before I end this podcast. So, this week you get a different episode. It’s the 420 episode, the weed episode, the cannabis episode, the marijuana episode. If you have kids, maybe have them skip this podcast. But if you like to laugh, tune in. Some names have been changed to protect identity and image. 420 Show Notes: 4:00: Powell Canada story and Mike French story 23:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 25:00: Cam Hoffman Story, Bobby Landers story 39:00: Outdoor Research: 40:00: DJ Mullet Story, Powell Louisville story with Wade Whitman
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TPM Episode 480: Ben and Luca Harrington, Pro Skiers
04/13/2026
TPM Episode 480: Ben and Luca Harrington, Pro Skiers
Benny and Luca Harrington were both born to be pro skiers. Their parents were featured in Warren Miller movies in the 90’s, and these kids were born with skiing genes and the passion to be the best. And right now, the Harrington brothers are killing it. Benny’s the built-like-a-tank older brother that’s 2-time Olympic halfpipe skier and Luca is coming off back-to-back seasons of X Games Slopestyle Gold and recently took home his first piece of Olympic hardware with a Bronze. It’s the "2 brothers, one podcast," episode and Uncle E asks the Inappropriate Questions. Benny and Luca Harrington Show Notes: 4:00: Ben Harrington, Brothers, ripping parents, dual passports, competing at 6, making it from NZ, not being on the national team after being on the national team, knee injury, 23:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 25:00: Sponsors, Olympics, judging, what’s next and Inappropriate Questions with Uncle E 39:00: Outdoor Research: 40:00: Luca Harrington, being delivered by another pro skier’s mom, big bro’s shadow, X Games, trick progression, contracts, his first Olympics, and Benny 57:00: Inappropriate Questions with Uncle E and Benny Harrington
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TPM Episode 479: Josh Malczyk, Global Brand Director, K2/Line
04/13/2026
TPM Episode 479: Josh Malczyk, Global Brand Director, K2/Line
Josh Malczyk is the Global Brand Director for K2 and Line Skis, he’s a good friend, and a guy that I saw go from the bottom of the barrel of ski marketing with a niche brand, to the top of the food chain directing one of the industry’s most iconic brands....From the core skier wearing Tall T’s to the collared shirt wearing brand guy. It’s fun to see friends grow up/move up and last time I talked with Josh on the podcast, he was secretly on his way out of Line Skis for the first time. On part 2,we talk about leaving his job, Season Equipment, coming back to Elevate Outdoor Collective, how K2 became a boot company, and how to bring K2 Skis back. Josh Malczyk Show Notes: 4:00: Athletes, round 1 at K2, and the beginning of Season Equipment 22:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 24:00: Season, snowboard factories in Dubai, Josh’s last Season, and back to Elevate 42:00: Outdoor Research: The best comes out of the Pacific Northwest 45:00: Round 2 at K2 and it’s a different company, promoted the top, travel, and more 63:00: Inappropriate Questions with Stewart Beall
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TPM EPISODE 478: PAIN MCSHLONKEY PMS RECAP
03/30/2026
TPM EPISODE 478: PAIN MCSHLONKEY PMS RECAP
The Pain McShlonkey Classic, aka the PMS, is the most important ski event in the world. While some may argue that the Olympics and the X Games are the crown jewels of snow, anyone who's been to Palisades for the PMS knows that, winning Saucers is more important than winning medals. Shane McConkey is the most important and arguably the best skier of our time, and that’s why celebrating his legacy is so important. On top of his ski legacy, the dude was one of the funniest humans I’ve ever met, and he had the unique ability to make anyone and everyone feel like they were part of his inner circle. He’s missed by so many and this podcast takes you behind the scenes on McConkey weekend! Pain McShlonkey Classic Show Notes: 4:00: Palisades crew and day 1 12:30: Matt Peterson 17:30: Mike Rosen 28:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. : The only action sports cam that matters. Get a free gift with purchase over at the site. 20:00: Daron Rahlves 27:00: Cam Hoffman and Barb Gardner 29:00: Race Intro 34:00: Mike Rogge 36:00: Outdoor Research: 39:00: Tyler Curle 50:00: Mike AK
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TPM Episode 477: Kevin Quinn, Points North Heli Founder, Pro Skier, Pro Hockey Player
03/23/2026
TPM Episode 477: Kevin Quinn, Points North Heli Founder, Pro Skier, Pro Hockey Player
Kevin Quinn, the founder of Points North Heli and a true Alaska pioneer, has done more rad stuff than almost anyone I’ve had on the podcast. He went from pro hockey player, to ski instructor, to pro skier, to entrepreneur, to famous pilot, to coach, and that’s just some of what Kevin has done. He also did time in Tahoe with folks like Kreitler, McConkey and so many more; when life was all about shredding, jumping off things and shenanigans. But Kevin didn’t ski bum forever though, he started a heli ski business- with no idea how to manage the books, then he figured it out without going bankrupt, and eventually, lived the American Heli Ski dream life. Not too bad for a kid that dropped out of high school and made a name for himself in team sports by using his fists. Kevin Quinn Show Notes: 4:00: Flying, death, the early days of Palisades, the bungee and B.A.S.E. crew, and PSIA with Greg Harms 21:00: : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. : The only action sports cam that matters. Get a free gift with purchase over at the site. 23:00: Hockey, figuring out life in Palisades, sponsorship, heli skiing, believing he could start his own operation with no money or understanding of business and the Gold pass 43:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 45:00: The PTSD of owing so much money, accidents, what is going on in Tahoe now, the best AK athletes, long lines with Micah Black, 67:00: Inappropriate Questions
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TPM Episode 476: Cassie Able, Founder Wild Rye, Smith, Grand Targhee
03/16/2026
TPM Episode 476: Cassie Able, Founder Wild Rye, Smith, Grand Targhee
Cassie Abel had a different road than most to the ski industry. While her peers were spending as much time as possible on snow, Cassie was winning 4 State Championships in HS before her Hall of Fame collegiate career. After a stint of a 9-5 lifestyle, Cassie got sucked into the ski industry, first with resort marketing, and then on the brand side with Smith. But when her dream job left town, Cassie stayed back in Sun Valley, started a PR agency, eventually jumped into entrepreneurship with her Ski and Mountain Bike start up, Wild Rye. This is fun episode with a passionate, tenacious, awesome person. Maro LeBlance asks the Inappropriate Questions. Cassie Abel Show Notes: 4:00: Chelsea Handler, Vashon Island, K2, Elite HS, 4x State Champion, and College 21:00: : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. : The only action sports cam that matters. Get a free gift with purchase over at the site. 24:00: Work, coaching, getting a job at Targhee, Smith, and the decision. 42:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 45:00: Leaving Smith, PR, starting a brand, challenges, buying her partner out, big accounts, and what’s her end game 63:00: Inappropriate Questions with Maro LeBlance
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TPM Episode 475: Jason Arens, Head Olympic Ski Judge, Owner: Surface, Joystick, Causwell
03/09/2026
TPM Episode 475: Jason Arens, Head Olympic Ski Judge, Owner: Surface, Joystick, Causwell
Jason Arens was the Head Ski Judge at the Milan Cortina Olympics and when he’s not traveling the most important ski events, to judge the best athletes in the world, he’s an Owner of Surface Skis, Joystick Poles, and Causwell Outerwear. Jason always has a lot going on...I met him calling tricks at a contest years ago, I was blown away by his ski nerdery, and these days, Jason may be the most knowledgeable person on the planet when it comes to competition skiing. On the podcast, we talk his sponsored ski career, Olympics, judging, Good Enough, brands and more. Khai Krepela and the Good Enough crew collaborate on the Inappropriate Questions. Jason Arens Show Notes: 4:00: The Olympics, judging, FIS, and the course 21:00: : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. : The only action sports cam that matters. Get a free gift with purchase over at the site. 23:00: AI judging, technology, Olympic best and worst, growing up in Tahoe, and South Shore Soldiers 39:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 41:00: Salomon, the end of contests, Good Enough, the beginning of judging, trick calling, Windell’s and Surface/Joystick/Causwell 57:00: Inappropriate Questions with Khai Krepela and the Good Enough Crew
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TPM Episode 474: Tanner Rainville, Pro Skier
03/02/2026
TPM Episode 474: Tanner Rainville, Pro Skier
Tanner Rainville isn't really a talker, he’s a pro skier who lets his skiing do the talking. And while his skiing started with contests, he graduated to the big screen and for 23 years he's put out a video segments with the major players in the ski film business. Tanner Rainville is all about passion and skiing, he doesn't self promote and getting him to want to do this podcast wasn't easy. But, for a dude who's been crushing it at the top level for so long, I had to tell his story. Chris Logan asks the Inappropriate Questions. Tanner Rainville Show Notes: 4:00: The Olympics, Cooke City Trip, West Bolton, VT, Dynastar, Mammoth, and the US Open 21:00: : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. : The only action sports cam that matters. Get a free gift with purchase over at the site. 24:00: Overnight success, events all over, saving for the future, money, winning, X Games, avoiding the spotlight, and room mates with Royalty. 40:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 42:00: The end of competing, not knowing what happened at Dynastar, Klint, winning a snowmobile, Volkl, UA, 54:00: Inappropriate Questions with Chris Logan
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TPM Episode 473: Hana Beaman, Pro Snowboarder, Part 2
02/23/2026
TPM Episode 473: Hana Beaman, Pro Snowboarder, Part 2
Hana Beaman has been a top level pro snowboarder for almost 30 years. She’s done the contests, collected the hardware, then went into the backcountry to film. After yeaers behind the lens, she went back to a differnt type of competing, won some more hardware (Natural Selection Tour) and cemented her legacy as one of snowboarding’s living legends. On the podcast, we catch up after 10 years and talk about her career evolution, the new Full Moon project and more. It’s another good one with one of the coolest people and fun personalities in snow. Hana Beaman Show Notes 4:00: Japan, Gameshows, Olympics, and Sponsors 21:00: : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. : The only action sports cam that matters. Get a free gift with purchase over at the site. 24:00: Investing in the future, Red Bull regrets, “Listen to the Eyes”, risk, close calls, AK, Baker Road Gap, and being around men her whole career 40:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 42:00: Grenade, pandemic plan B’s, Natural Selection, validation, and Full Moon 2 61:00: Inappropriate Questions with ???
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TPM Episode 472: Jaren Grob, Pro Skater
02/16/2026
TPM Episode 472: Jaren Grob, Pro Skater
Jaren Grob, aka “The Monster” won two X Games Gold Medals, was featured on the cover of the Aggressive Inline video game, and had the world in the palm of his hands. Then his sport was iced out of X Games, went underground and Jaren's pro career went from contest winnings to skating shows. But, that’s not what makes this one interesting. Jaren grew up poor, went on tour at 14, joined the circus, and made it in skating. 30 years later, he’s still being paid to skate, but it’s a different monster. Legendary Utah skater, Cameron Card asks the Inappropriate Questions. Jaren Grob Show Notes: 4:00: Best Trick gone wrong, concussions, The Loop, insurance, growing up poor in Orem, Utah., finding action sports, going on tour and partying at 14, 21:00: : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. : The only action sports cam that matters. Get a free gift with purchase over at the site. 24:00: Road antics, arrested for skating, jail, working on the Circus, contests, genes, sponsorship, and The Monster and his video part 40:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 42:00: Aggressive Inline video game, bands, the fall of contests, shows, America’s Got Talent, injury, and where he’s at now 60:00: Inappropriate Questions with Cameron Card
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TPM Episode 471: WSM Tradeshow
02/09/2026
TPM Episode 471: WSM Tradeshow
Winter Sports Market, aka WSM, is the only show that resembles what SIA once was. It has all the brands, all the new products, all the in-house staff, all the reps, and all the dealers. As far as industry building and culture building events, outside of movie premiers, this is all skiing has. I went down to SLC to cover the event and detail my trade show experience and along the way I chat with folks like Mike Hattrup, Ted Ligety, Cassie Able, Griffin Post, Jonny Moseley, Alex O’Brien and some other incredible industry legends and insiders. WSM Show Notes: 4:00: Griffin Post, Cassie Able, Cam Hoffman, Mike Hattrup, and Ted Ligety 21:00: : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. : The only action sports cam that matters. Get a free gift with purchase over at the site. 24:00: Tim Petrick, Mike Hattrup, and Jonny Moseley 40:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 42:00: HP Featherman, Mark Brice, Lauren Samuels, Ben Fresco, Damian Quigley, and Alex O’Brien
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TPM Episode 470: Kaya Turski, Pro Skier, Pro Rollerblader
02/02/2026
TPM Episode 470: Kaya Turski, Pro Skier, Pro Rollerblader
Kaya Turski grew up in Montreal and was the little rollerblader who was blowing everyone’s collective minds. While Kaya went ASA Pro at 14, she was known for being a gnarly street skater. One of the best women to ever do it. But the bottom dropped out of skating, Kaya decided to give skiing a try and within a year, she was standing on her first X-Games podium in a sport that wasn’t her original calling. From there, Kaya went on to dominate competition skiing. Think 8 X Games Golds, 5 AFP Titles and so many more victories to boot. But her story is not all sunshine, the years of abuse has taken its toll on her body and mind and Kaya and I talk about all the glory but we also talk about the daily pain that is her reality. It’s an interesting talk with a legend and Ashley Battersby asks the Inappropriate Questions. Kaya Turski Show Notes: 4:00: Getting inline, finding the skatepark, D-Structure, street skating, IMYTA, Road to No Where her parents, sponsors, 21:00: : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. : The only action sports cam that matters. Get a free gift with purchase over at the site. 24:00: Making zero dollars from her skate career, skate going away, girls, getting back into skiing, moving to Whistler, go pro really fast, and almost dying. 40:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 42:00: Did injury get into her head, fear, X Games, perfectionist, undefeated seasons, Sarah and the Switch 10, her Olympic nightmare, the aftermath, her headaches, 63:00: Inappropriate Questions with Ashley Battersby
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TPM Episode 469: Cody Cirillo, Pro Skier, Creative Director
01/26/2026
TPM Episode 469: Cody Cirillo, Pro Skier, Creative Director
Cody Cirillo started his ski career competing on the AFP pro circuit, but huge podiums weren’t in Cody’s future, graduating from USC magna cum laude all while transitioning his pro ski career from contests to adventure, was the path for Cody. And for the next decade, he's managed to pump out annual ski content, personal project style, while holding down a desk job as a creative director, these days for his longtime sponsor, Faction skis. On the podcast, we talk about Cody’s Mongolia film project “150 Hours From Home” (it drops free online today) and Bobby Brown asks the Inappropriate Questions Cody Cirillo Show Notes: 4:00: Mother Nature Ski Poles, Telluride, Breckenridge, skiing, Freeway Park, competing, and the Orage Masters 19:00: : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 22:00: College, sponsors, travel stories, becoming a designer out of school while still being a seasonal pro skier, Candide, and The Honey House Bus 40:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 42:00: Film budgets, changing his ways in the mountains, is he a fitness guy, personal projects, 53:00: Inappropriate Questions with Bobby Brown
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TPM Episode 468: Nick Goepper, Pro Skier, 3x Olympic Medalist, Part 3
01/19/2026
TPM Episode 468: Nick Goepper, Pro Skier, 3x Olympic Medalist, Part 3
Nick Goepper has 2 Olympic Silver and 1 Olympic Bronze in his closet and this year, in a totally new discipline, Nick is aiming to take his first gold medal home at the Milan Cortina Olympic Games. What’s crazy is that 3 years ago, when Nick came out of retirement and told the world he was gunning for halfpipe gold, a lot of us thought it was a publicity stunt. But Nick knew exactly what he was doing and now, he’s one of the front runners for gold. Nick’s whole life has been an underdog story and time and again and time and again and time and again and now a 4th time and again, Nick is off to compete on the biggest stage in the world. It’s part 3 with a guy who used to be my least favorite comp skier, who then became my favorite skier. Steve Stepp asks the Inappropriate Questions. Nick Goepper Show Notes: 4:00: Sports, skiing for himself, the halfpipe prophecy in Bad Gastein, social media, Vail, Pit Viper, 21:00: : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 23:00: Money, mental health, retiring, divorce, and making his 4th Olympic team 38:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 43:00: Will he compete more, Snow League, Olympics, and what’s next 47:00: Inappropriate Questions with Steve Stepp
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TPM Episode 467: Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, Pro Skier, Part 2
01/12/2026
TPM Episode 467: Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, Pro Skier, Part 2
Sage Cattabriga-Alosa is a legend in the world of snow. This former dish dog at the Alta Peruvian, doubled Chad’s Gap and kick-started his 20+ year pro ski career. We’ve done that podcast. This week, Sage and I catch up after 8 years and talk personal projects, career reflection, and how he’s skiing better than ever in the big mountains. Sage is full of his signature stoke and Angel Collinson asks the inappropriate questions. Sage Cattabriga-Alosa Show Notes: 4:00: Hobby Man, injuries, changing ski media, personal projects, and mountaineering 21:00: : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 23:00: Type 2 fun, being recognized, TGR athletes, people love Sage, Candide, Craig Murray, Alaska and gaps 41:30: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 43:00: Instant gratification, overnight success, money, his “Take a Lap” series, Natural Selection, and being older during contract season 58:00: Inappropriate Questions with Angel Collinson
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TPM Episode 466: Angel Collinson, Pro Skier-Part 2
01/05/2026
TPM Episode 466: Angel Collinson, Pro Skier-Part 2
Angel Collinson kicks off season 10 of the podcast and it’s a good one. When Angel was last on the show, she was coming off a “Line of the Year” season and was on the top of the ski world. What I, and a lot of people didn’t realize, was that Angel wasn’t as passionate about skiing as the world thought she was. Eventually burnout got the best of her and Angel shocked the ski world when she retired in her prime and sailed off into the sunset. We talk about it all and her brother, another incredible athlete and human, John Collinson, asks the Inappropriate Questions. Angel Collinson Show Notes: 4:00: Impressions, where we left off last, blown knee, skiing was her track to everything, burnout, college, big mountain comps, fear, 21:00: : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 24:00: Pressure, loss, energy healing, grief, AK with Seth, Sage, and Dana, production of skiing, having an epiphany about skiing, and money 41:30: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 43:00: The business of being pro, retiring, buying a sailboat, living in the water, pirates, and an epiphany at Burning Man 68:00: Inappropriate Questions with John Collinson
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TPM Episode 465: Sid Pattison, Everest Guide, Owner of North Cascade Heli
12/29/2025
TPM Episode 465: Sid Pattison, Everest Guide, Owner of North Cascade Heli
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 North Cascade Heli Ski, but he doesn't cut corners. While nothing that Sid does is traditional, it’s always memorable and it eventually works out. This is a fun one Sid Pattison Show Notes: 4:00: Sid does things different, wishing he was Jewish, and growing up with privilege 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. 24:00: Living through the San Juan Era, having to leave Seattle, guiding, ski guiding, and getting an early opportunity in the Himalayas, 41:30: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 44:00: Sherpa, Everest trips, the difference between both sides, heli skiing, getting people up mountains, more Everest and buying North Cascade Heli Skiing 70:00: Inappropriate Questions with Paul Butler
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