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: 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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TPM Episode 429: Sven Brunso, Pro Skier, More published ski photos than anyone
04/07/2025
TPM Episode 429: Sven Brunso, Pro Skier, More published ski photos than anyone
Sven Brunso is the most photographed skier in the history of the sport, but he’s a name that most don’t know. With 140 covers and 2500 pages published, you’ve seen him ski. In the industry, Sven’s work ethic is a thing of legend. He’s known for getting out a day early and setting the skin track and then out-researching everyone for the right beta to get the shot. He’s an animal, and shooting photos is his side hustle. Sven is a longtime ski marketer with an incredible resume that includes Bula, Purgatory, and Leki. No one works harder than Sven Brunso, and no one is as prolific in front of the lens as him either. On the podcast, we talk about how 'Blizzard of Aaah’s' changed his life, how Glen Plake helped create his career, always having a plan b, suicide, and so much more. Sven Brunso Show Notes: 4:00: Svenergizer, finding skiing, learning to ski through magazines, college in Colorado, Blizzard changed his life, and Arizona 15:00: Meeting Plake at SIA, and overachieving, 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. 24:30: Mentors, Powder Magazine, creating opportunities, stalking photographers, 25 covers in one day on his first big shoot, not doing well in photography in school and lessons from his dad 46:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 48:00: Losing his dad, working in marketing for Bula, seeing the brand explode with Jonny Moseley, VP of Marketing at Purgatory, shooting photos, and the work he puts into it. 62:00: Selling photos, annoying photographers, favorite photos, travel, his wife’s suicide, quitting skiing, 71:00: Inappropriate Questions with Mattias Giraud
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TPM Episode 428: Alex Deibold, Professional Snowboarder, Olympic Medalist
03/31/2025
TPM Episode 428: Alex Deibold, Professional Snowboarder, Olympic Medalist
Alex Deibold is an Olympic medalist with over 100 World Cup starts under his belt. Alex’s success began at the Stratton Mountain School, and then he made the US Team at 18. While he was on the team, he never totally fit in. The world of snowboarding had a “high school” style popularity system and the fact that he liked the gym and working hard earned him the dreaded jock label is the sea of cool guys. But regardless of the lack of funding, sponsors, or fanfare, Alex was able to make the dream happen. It’s a fun episode, and Nate Holland asks the Inappropriate Questions. 4:00: From everywhere he’s lived, travel, getting into snow, Jib Fest, Olympics, the chain of events that gets him to SMS 11:00: X Games, US Open, talent vs work ethic, not fitting in, the jock label, and Baum 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: Snowboarding is like HS, boardercross, getting on the US Team, not making the Vancouver team, and not having financial backing 41:30: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 43:30: Sochi lead-up, struggle, Lake Louise podium, no pressure in Sochi, getting the bronze, opportunities, and post-Olympic hangover 60:00: Expensive taste, not making the 2018 Olympic team, bad teammates, not going to his last Olympics because of injury Palmer and Nate Holland 76:00: Inappropriate Questions with Nate Holland
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TPM Episode 427: "Sick" Rick Armstrong, Pro Skier, Part 2
03/24/2025
TPM Episode 427: "Sick" Rick Armstrong, Pro Skier, Part 2
“Sick” Rick Armstrong may be the most interesting man in skiing. Not only is he a legendary member of the Jackson Hole Air Force, known for sending the biggest cliffs in Jackson and beyond, but he was also on the first wave of mountain biking and paragliding. If there isn’t a level of risk and exploration to something, well, it’s not for Rick. On part 2 of his podcast we talk about crazy boat trips, suffering for days in a tent, self-exploration, McConkey, Kreitler, beating cancer and so much more. Don’t miss this one! Rick Armstrong Show Notes: 4:00: Self exploration, TNF trips, MT Waddington, Scot Schmidt, and mentors 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. 24:00: Mentoring McConkey and Kreitler, Paragliding, mountain biking, product development with Salomon, and judging the World Extremes 42:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 44:00: Serious judging, the tribe of outlaw skiers, the toll of après, photos becoming a job, and Kai Jones 55:00: Covers, filming, taking Nobis to Pyramid (he changed skiing), how lucky he was in life, beating cancer twice, and the helicopter accident 71:00: Inappropriate Questions
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TPM Episode 426: Hannah Kearney, Pro Skier, Olympic Gold Medalist
03/17/2025
TPM Episode 426: Hannah Kearney, Pro Skier, Olympic Gold Medalist
Hannah Kearney is one of those perfectionist type people who are good at whatever they do because not only are they talented, not only do they eat, sleep and breathe their sport, but they also outwork everyone in the pursuit of crushing their goals on the way to greatness. And Hannah was great, 74 World Cup Podiums, 46 wins, Crystal Globes, and an Olympic Gold and Bronze medals. Her intensity and competitiveness are what make Hannah and this podcast so enjoyable and after listening, you’ll know why she’s getting into the US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame this month. Hannah Kearney Show Notes: 4:00: Hall of Fame, Norwich Olympians, Jay Peak, being competitive, good at other sports, was she the weird sports kid, Waterville Valley, and family support 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: Forerunning the Olympics in SLC, making the US Team at 16, relationships on the team, Dual Moguls, freeskiing on the road, did she party, the pressure at the Torino Olympics, knee injury, concussion, and how it made her better 40:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 42:00: Crystal Globes, dialing in her flip, Vancouver 2010, winning gold, why she didn’t cash in, sponsors, and top 3 experiences 54:00: Another injury, Sochi, retirement, and Nick Preston 61:00: Inappropriate Questions with Nick Preston
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TPM Episode 425: Doug Workman, Legendary Mountain Guide
03/10/2025
TPM Episode 425: Doug Workman, Legendary Mountain Guide
Doug Workman is a legendary ski guide out of Jackson Hole who cut his teeth climbing in Connecticut before he started traveling the world to guide and ski. From patrolling at JHMR to expeditions to Pakistan, China, Alaska, and Antarctica, to climbing throughout Europe and North America, to working with media outfits like National Geographic, Warren Miller Entertainment, and Teton Gravity Research, Doug has done it all in the ski industry. His interesting takes on risk, look back on the AK heli wars, the Tsaina Lodge days make this a fun listen. Tim Petrick asks the Inappropriate Questions Doug Workman Show Notes: 4:00: Nick McNutt, beacons, his work with Mammut on The Barryvox S2 beacon development, and products that saved him 13:00: Skiing in Connecticut, his brother Jed, climbing in wrestling shoes, moving to Colorado and the quintessential 90’s climber/skier hippy 19:30: 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. 22:30: Pakistan with Jimmy Chin, Simpson House, not skiing at the resort, Jackson Hole Air Force, Doug,, VHSG, and Don Sharif, and heli wars 41:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 43:00: Tsaina Lodge, skiing for work, and why it’s more fun off the clock, money guiding trips, and close calls 52:00: Death and his interesting take on education vs risk 61:00: Inappropriate Questions with Tim Petrick
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TPM Episode 424: Amy Buckalter, Founder and CEO of Pulse, K2, Nike, Burton, Yakima Executive
03/03/2025
TPM Episode 424: Amy Buckalter, Founder and CEO of Pulse, K2, Nike, Burton, Yakima Executive
Amy Buckalter is a boss. One of those smart people, who have that thing, where you know they understand how business works and how to amplify. She's also unapologetically herself, wearing pantsuits while refining the sales strategies of action sports brands like Burton and K2. But her resume goes way deeper than that, think Converse, Terramar, Ryka, Nike, Yakima Pivot Point, and today, she's the founder and CEO of Pulse, a personal lubrication system with over 105 patents. So I guess you can say she's gone from sports to sex and while there are a lot of ins and outs to her life and times, Amy's managed to stay on top and achieve success at every step along the way. It's an interesting podcast with my first boss. Amy Buckalter Show Notes: 4:00: Expense reports, Connecticut, sexuality, college, being a leader, Wall Street, getting into sports as a woman, Terramar 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: Rollerblade, Ryka, K2,the old boys club 42:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 44:00: Marketing to women, learning more at Wharton, and Nike 54:00: Burton, Yakima, product, Pivot Point, building her own Pulse product and raising money 77:00: Inappropriate Questions with Marcy Grantor
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TPM Episode 423: Gary Bigham, Legendary Filmmaker
02/24/2025
TPM Episode 423: Gary Bigham, Legendary Filmmaker
Gary Bigham is the most eccentric filmmaker this side of Greg Stump. You haven’t heard about him because when he turned 18, he moved to Europe and became part of the fabric of European Freestyle culture, then he started making films with Europe and the world’s best. When the risk of filmmaking became worth more than the reward, Gary did what he does best, entertain. And, between his Vitamin Ski Chalet and playing music in the bars of Chamonix, Gary will always be the center of attention somewhere and the world is better for it. On the podcast, we talk about the draft, being part of 5 different national freestyle teams, Team Clambin, and so much more. Bernie Bernthal asks the Inappropriate Questions Gary Bigham Show Notes: 4:00: Vitamin Ski Holiday guests and experience, Detroit, skiing, the draft, and moving to Switzerland 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: Nude ski modeling, contests, national team, pranks, more nude skiing, South Africa, John Falkiner and Verbier, 42:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 43:00: Verbier v Chamonix, Marko, Ace, and John, slide shows, Yvon Chouinard, shooting for Patagonia and more, 53:00: European Skiers, David Moe, Powder Magazine, getting behind the camera, and being ski famous 60:00: Inappropriate Questions with Bernie Bernthal
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TPM Episode 422: Wade McKoy: Legendary Photographer
02/17/2025
TPM Episode 422: Wade McKoy: Legendary Photographer
Wade McKoy is one of the legendary photographers who put Jackson Hole skiing on the map. With 50 Jackson seasons under his belt, Wade’s shot 5 generations of Jackson Hole Skiers and Snowboarders and, in turn, has documented the history of the elite in snow from one of the iconic destinations in the US and beyond. On the podcast, we talk about coming up in the South, learning to ski in Jackson Hole, The Hostel, The Air Force, breaking speed records, Jamie Pierre, and so much more. Wade knows how to tell a great story which makes for an entertaining show and it closes out with another Jackson Hole legend, Jeff Leger, asking the Inappropriate Questions. Wade McKoy Show Notes: 4:00: Inventing the Gelande Quaff, growing up in the South, learning to ski in Jackson, 50th season, Bob Woodall, working with patrol, climbing in Georgia, and hitting a tree at 45 mph 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: Ski photography, his diary, Powder Magazine, NY v LA ski media, shooting principals, Pepi Stiegler, The Hostel, going to jail for skiing, the rivalry with patrol and shooting the Jackson Hole Airforce 41:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 43:00: Snowboarding in Jackson, the best of Jackson Hole, Nobis, and shooting the land speed record 54:00: Jamie Pierre’s record, his photo blew up because it was his first digital one, 52:00: Why didn’t he become a bigger name, Blank, the 2019 Road Gap, Mountain State, 2025 Road Gap 67:00: Inappropriate Questions with Jeff Leger aka Dr. Huckinstuff
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TPM Episode 421: Josh Daiek, Pro Skier
02/10/2025
TPM Episode 421: Josh Daiek, Pro Skier
Josh Daiek has been blowing minds for a long time, but you may not know his name. While his skiing may remind you of a cross between Seth Morrison and Hugo Harrison (and that's a bold statement), Josh has yet to have a part in a giant ski movie that would blow up his career. But, he’s every pro skier’s favorite pro skier all while remaining a little underground. On the podcast we talk about coming up in Detroit, his insane work ethic, moving out west, pro skiing, and a lot more. Stan Rey asks the Inappropriate Questions. Josh Daiek Show Notes: 4:00: Team sports, sheds, pride in his work, a huge family, and Winter Park changes his life 12:00: The ski team, the snowboard park, bent Bandit X’s, 360 Mute or NCAF, and moving to South Lake Tahoe 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: Mature early on, learning to ski at Kirkwood, mentors, big mountain comps, his first sponsorship, and dirt bagging 31:00: Cliff jumps, BASE, McConkey, Sick Sense, and Seth Morrison 41:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 43:00: Skiing with Shane, a psycho regardless of conditions, 2012 Baker trip that changes life, proving himself, and money 52:00: Why didn’t he become a bigger name, Blank, the 2019 Road Gap, Mountain State, 2025 Road Gap 67:00: Inappropriate Questions with Stan Rey
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TPM Episode 420: "Sick" Rick Armstrong, Pro Skier, Entrepreneur
02/03/2025
TPM Episode 420: "Sick" Rick Armstrong, Pro Skier, Entrepreneur
"Sick" Rick Armstrong is a living legend. Known for his film segments, pioneering Alaska with Doug Coombs and crew, and being part of the second wave of the Jackson Hole Airforce. But what's really amazing about Rick is how huge he sends things: on the hill, in the bar, in the boardroom, or just about anywhere, Rick seems like one of those guys that appreciates and maximizes every experience he can. In part 1 of his podcast, we talk about his current trip to South Africa, coming up, expanding your mind, going huge, the Jackson Hole Airforce, and a lot more. Lhotse Hawk and Harro ask the Inappropriate Questions. "Sick" Rick Armstrong Show Notes 4:00: South Africa, Sick Rick, Seth before Seth, airing the cave, Durango 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: Mentor who skied and had a ramp, skip the scholarships to ski and shoot in Big Sky, moving to Jackson, meeting the Jackson Hole Airforce 39:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 43:00: Patrol games, Doug Coombs, selling his truck and buying a place, business savvy, famous friends, and self-exploration 57:00: Inappropriate Questions with Lhotse Hawk and Harro
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