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 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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TPM Episode 419: Nick Baumgartner, Pro Snowboarder, Olympic Gold Medalist
01/27/2025
TPM Episode 419: Nick Baumgartner, Pro Snowboarder, Olympic Gold Medalist
Nick Baumgartner’s life is the definition of out-working everyone and never giving up. This product of northern Michigan grew up with a traditional ”Yooper” work ethic and an enthusiasm you can’t coach. While Nick’s original passion was football and he played at the collegiate level, that didn't last and snowboarding took over. While he started with slopestyle, Nick became a force on the boardercross circuit and had to battle through four Olympics before he finally earned his Gold Medal. It's an incredible story, and US Snowboard Teammate Jonathan Cheever asks Inappropriate Questions. Nick Baumgarten Show Notes: 4:00: Barcelona, Yooper, going out in the bitter cold, being loud, the importance of older brothers, football, wrestling, snowboarding, HS, funding snowboarding, and making it quickly 22:00: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out Stanley1913.com Discount Code: Powell1913 : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar. The best skiing you don't know about is in Idaho; head on over to to find out more 25:00: Image, a different time in the US Team, bar fights, first podium, discretionary spot over Palmer and Powers, and Vancouver Olympics 42:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: : Buy the X4, at checkout, use the code Powell and get a free ski pole or snowboard split board pole mount Discount Code: Powell 49:00: X-Games, not going to 2011 Worlds, injury to winning X, riding through pain, and breaking his back 71:00: 4th place in his 3rd Olympics at 36 years old, getting ready for his 4th Olympics, qualifying for the 2022 Games, his pump track, watching Lindsay, getting 10th, and then getting Gold 95:00: Inappropriate Questions with Jonathan Cheever
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TPM Episode 418: Tony Harrington, Legendary Photographer, Author
01/23/2025
TPM Episode 418: Tony Harrington, Legendary Photographer, Author
Tony Harrington aka “Harro”’s journey to legendary photographer was a master class in following your passion.. In part 2 of his podcast, we talk about the biggest project of his life, “Defining Moments,” a 1300+ page book that documents Harro’s 40 years of adventuring in the world of both surf and snow. This one is about the athletes, the travel, and the money. His Inappropriate Questions are asked by another legendary dude, “Sick Rick” Armstrong Tony Harrington Part 2 Show Notes: 4:00: Ski bum or hotel, travel, 200 covers, money, family portraits are the bread and butter, and the state of print 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: His book “Defining Moments”, Mike Prickett, random projects, missing 9/11 with a legendary ski and snowboard crew, and personal drama 42:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. : Buy the X4, at checkout, use the code Powell and get a free ski pole or snowboard split board pole mount Outdoor Research: 43:00: Surfers he liked to travel with, surfing AK, when weather doesn’t line up, and the Joneses 53:00: Partying in AK, guns in AK, Matt Reardon, McConkey, Morrison, Nobis, and flying a Russian mig, 67:00: Inappropriate Questions with Sick Rick Armstrong
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TPM Episode 417: Tony "Harro" Harrington, Legendary Photographer
01/13/2025
TPM Episode 417: Tony "Harro" Harrington, Legendary Photographer
Tony Harrington aka Harro is a legendary Aussie ski, snowboard, and surf photographer with roots in the sports that go back 40 years. From McConkey to Sage, from Fanning to Slater, Harro has shot the greats and more importantly, has earned their respect and won their friendship. In part one of his podcast, we talk about the adventuring life and times that led him to create his life’s masterpiece, his “Defining Moments” book. His roots go deep and his stores are amazing. Tony Harrington Show Notes: 4:00: Jackson Hole, spacing out his year, spiders, sharks, growing up in Australia, daredevil kid, and surfing 21:00: The best skiing you don't know about is in Idaho, head on over to to find out more The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out Stanley1913.com Discount Code: Powell1913 : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories, and sugar. 24:00: Young entrepreneur, rogue, his first camera, locals-only, camera danger, photos published, aa 42:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. : Buy the X4, at checkout, use the code Powell and get a free ski pole or snowboard split board pole mount Discount Code: Powell Outdoor Research: 45:00: Skiing, quitting his electrician gig, fun right now, Hot Shots, setting up his own shop, Crested Butte, and Jackson Hole 53:00: Jeff Zell, contests, Alaska, World Heli Challenge, mixing ski and snowboard, and the best of ski, snow, and surf 75:00: Inappropriate Questions Buy the book "Defining Moments" here:
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TPM Episode 416: Jay Rawe, Pro Skier
01/06/2025
TPM Episode 416: Jay Rawe, Pro Skier
Jay Rawe hails from Florida and has a B.A.S.E. Jumping background which immediately makes him different from a lot of my guests. What else is different is the challenges of his childhood. Growing up in one of the pill capitals of the world, Jay was sucked into the world that was opiate addiction and that wreaked havoc on his life. While not sober, when Jay got off pills, that's when his skydiving life took off. After some B.A.S.E. training from Red Bull Airforce athlete Miles Daisher, and Jay was on his way to a life in the air....but tragedy struck, and Jay not only lived to tell the tale, he found sit-skiing and these days, he's pushing the envelope more than he's ever pushed in his life. Roy Tuscany asks the Inappropriate Questions Jay Rawe Show Notes: 4:00: Florida man, getting hurt as a kid, sports, losing friends young, pills, trouble, and rehab 14:00: Skydiving, Twin Falls, and Miles Daisher 20:00: : Buy the X4, at checkout, use the code Powell and get a free ski pole or snowboard split-board pole mount 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: Journey out west, learning, and roofing with Miles, back to Florida to jump, fear, and antenna 31:00: Partying, money, jumping with other people, the accident, 42:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 42:00: he aftermath of the BASE jump gone wrong, the hospital, recovery, the first piss, getting movement back, plateau, drinking, and darkness 52:00: Yoga, sit skiing, Josh Dueck, National Ability Center, moving out west, Trevor Kennison, 360’s on a sit ski, and landing switch 62:00: Getting cautious after injury, FWT, MSP, and Tanner Hall 72:00: Inappropriate Questions with Roy Tuscany
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TPM Episode 415: Stan Rey, Pro Skier
12/30/2024
TPM Episode 415: Stan Rey, Pro Skier
Stan Rey's skiing speaks for itself, he's a big mountain charger with a race background that created a foundation for Stan to crush any terrain. While Stan was born to a family of successful Swiss ski racing bloodlines, his outlook on the sport changed a few years after the family moved to Whistler. But what really separates Stan from the rest of the pack is his personality. He’s the fun guy who has no problem letting everyone else laugh at his expense. He’s the person who makes trips and experiences better. On the podcast, we talk about why Whistler sucks, his Olympic Gold Medal-winning wife, being the Cinderella of Canadian Skiing, heading into the backcountry, the Blank Collective, and more. Alexi Godbout gets redemption by asking the Inappropriate Questions. Stan Rey Show Notes: 4:00: Dares, Olympic bloodline, head injuries, risk, his wife, family, Switzerland, and Canada 21:00: : Buy the X4, at checkout, use the code Powell and get a free ski pole or snowboard split board pole mount Discount Code: Powell 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 and sugar. 24:00: Why does Whistler suck, Vail, the competitive race program, the new school, skiers who influenced him, making the BC Team, and getting let go of the team 41:30: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 43:30: Cinderella, National Team, World Cup, X Games, crashing, and going to freeskiing 61:00: Air Jordan, peanut allergy, and more 87:00: Inappropriate Questions with Alexi Godbout
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TPM Episode 414: Georgia Astle, Pro Mountain Biker
12/23/2024
TPM Episode 414: Georgia Astle, Pro Mountain Biker
Georgia Astle wasn’t really into biking as a kid; she was a hockey player. By the time high school came around, Georgia found a passion for mountain biking. In the following years she made a name for herself racing but these days, Georgia has transitioned from the race side of things to the big mountain Rampage style riding that’s she’s now for. On the podcast, we talk about growing up in Whistler, finding biking, sponsorship, gender, Rampage, and much more. Georgia Astle Show Notes: 4:00: Jersey’s, bikes, skiing, hockey, snowboarding, Covid sledding, Whistler, kite surfing, and close calls 20:00: : Buy the X4, at checkout, use the code Powell and get a free ski pole or snowboard split board pole mount Discount Code: Powell The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out Stanley1913.com Discount Code: Powell1913 : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar. 23:00: More close calls, being independent, HS bike league, competitiveness, bike park, World Cup and Canadian Team 40:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 43:00: Race sponsors, gender, expenses, Crankworks Whistler, important races for her, and brands messaging her 53:00: Devincci Team, Formation, the vibe at an all-girls event, differences between freeride and race, building features, losing Formation, making Rampage happen for women, and Rampage 71:00: Inappropriate Questions
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TPM Episode 413: Greg Lutzka, Pro Skateboarder, Entrepreneur
12/16/2024
TPM Episode 413: Greg Lutzka, Pro Skateboarder, Entrepreneur
Greg Lutzka has had a long skateboarding career that has taken him worldwide, but Greg is so much more than just a skateboarder. He's a businessman, an entrepreneur who makes way more money through his investments and businesses than he ever did skateboarding, and he loves to talk about that side of this life. On the podcast, we talk about hockey skateboarding, moving out west to become pro, sponsors, contests, investing, business, and so much more. Greg Luzka Show Notes: 4:00: Punk kid, Midwest skateboarding and hockey, 20:00: : Buy the X4, at checkout, use the code Powell and get a free ski pole or snowboard split board pole mount 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: Other sports, his many sponsors, e-mountain biking, and investing 42:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 42:00: More sponsors, moving out west, making it, video parts, covers, contests, and photos 72:00: Inappropriate Questions
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TPM Episode 412: McKenna Peterson, Pro Skier, Commercial Fishing Captain
12/09/2024
TPM Episode 412: McKenna Peterson, Pro Skier, Commercial Fishing Captain
McKenna Peterson is a pro skier, that’s rad, but being the captain of the Atlantis and an Alaskan Commercial Fisherman is what separates her badassery from the rest of the pro ski world. Born into a ski bum family, McKenna had early Olympic dreams, but racing never materialized for her. Neither did big mountain contests, but they helped McKenna find her tribe, and she was able to parlay that into a 15-year career of pro skiing in the winter and Captain in the summer. On the podcast, we talk Sun Valley, racing, partying, opportunities, Crazy Karl, and so much more. Amie Engerbretson asks the ‘Inappropriate Questions’. McKenna Peterson Show Notes: 4:00: Cell phones, Knee injury, telling sponsors, contracts and money, sexism in the water and on the mountain and her ski bum parents. 21:00: : Buy the X4, at checkout, use the code Powell and get a free ski pole or snowboard split board pole mount 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 and sugar. 24:00: Ballet, ski racing, not being good enough, canyon party, college in Boulder, finding her tribe in Crested Butte, big mountain contests, Ryan Hawks, and getting sponsors 40:30: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 42:00: Content opportunities, Warren Miller, John Falkiner, Matchstick Productions, Brap Ski, losing her dad, life on the water, Greenland 72:00: Inappropriate Questions with Amie Engerbretson
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TPM Episode 411: Kai Jones, Pro Skier
12/02/2024
TPM Episode 411: Kai Jones, Pro Skier
Kai Jones is only 18, but he’s already on track to becoming the best non-racing skier of our time. This son of TGR founder Todd Jones is taking his famous family DNA to the next level. His movie, “Falling Into Place” chronicles his career, his huge injury and what’s on tap for his future. On the podcast, we talk about growing up in the TGR shadow, skiers he drew inspiration from, his breakout part, going viral, HS, sponsor, his injury, and more. Tim Durtschi asks the Inappropriate Questions Kai Jones Show Notes: 4:00: Vacation, Idaho, daredevil, being a grom, first big lines, and TGR 21:00: : Buy the X4 at checkout, use the code Powell, and get a free ski pole or snowboard split board pole mount 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 and sugar. 24:00: Hid breakout part with Jackson Hole, online hate, did he miss out on being a kid, the dead, music, and Dad, the agent 40:30: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 44:00: fun purchases, Red Bull helmet, Travis Rice, training year-round as a kid, learning tricks, school, and girls 54:00: Alaska, Loose, different trips, his injury during the best season of his life, training in CA, and back to AK after injury 68:00: Inappropriate Questions with Tim Durtschi
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TPM Episode 410: Branden Steineckert, Drummer, Rancid, The Used
11/25/2024
TPM Episode 410: Branden Steineckert, Drummer, Rancid, The Used
Branden Steineckert was a founding member of The Used and the driving force behind the band until the guitarist kicked him out for being sober in 2006. While that could crush a man, Branden dove onto wakesurfing for a couple of months and came out the other side as the drummer for Rancid, which has been his job for the past 18 years. While that’s worthy of its own podcast, we spend a lot of time talking about his heavy childhood in Utah and using skateboarding as an escape. On the podcast, we talk about Ken Block, Tony Hawk, music, his Ghost Pickleball brand, and much more. Branden Steineckert Show Notes: 4:00: Ken Block and growing up Mormon 22:00: : Buy the X4, at checkout, use the code Powell and get a free ski pole or snowboard splitboard pole mount : All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories, and sugar. 25:00: Not partying had nothing to do with the church; Dad commits suicide, the hardest childhood, getting into drumming, therapy, and school 44:00: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 46:00: Bad kids school, The Used, lead singers, the lame live music scene in Utah, and song writing 60:00: Courted by labels, Warner Brothers, Warped Tour, Tony Hawk, getting kicked out of The Used, getting into Rancid, and Pickleball 87:00: Inappropriate Questions
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TPM Episode 409: Alexi Godbout, Pro Skier, Filmmaker
11/18/2024
TPM Episode 409: Alexi Godbout, Pro Skier, Filmmaker
Alexi Godbout was born to ski instructor parents and was on his way to a pro skier future from a young age. He did the standard, started with ski racing, graduated to moguls, and then got his master's in park skiing. He went from local kid, following new school legend Philou Poirier, to a pro Salomon contract at 14 and a 20+ year pro ski career that, after years of podiums, shifted to the big mountains where he makes his “Blank Collective” films today. On the podcast, we talk about getting sponsored early, beating Tanner and Henrik at the ISPO Awards, injuries, big mountains, and more. Stan Rey asks the Inappropriate Questions. Alexi Godbout Show Notes: 4:00: Born into a ski instructor family, ski racing, Philou, blading, and football 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. 19:00: Winning his first event at 14, was he cocky, English, and his first US Open, Charles Gagnier, and getting his first contract 27:00: Aspen Open, winning awards over Tanner and Henrik, Skimatic, his first knee injury, Kangaroo Flip, and Dew Tour 41:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 42:00: Money, Tall T style, his hair, filming with Jeff Thomas for the first time, and X Games 49:00: Poor Boyz, street skiing, MSP, winning Dew Tour, doing his knee again, coming back to a podium, and the Olympics 60:00: Moving to Pemberton, his new sled fiasco, Blank, learning from Jeff Thomas, too many cooks in the kitchen and Blank favorites 72:00: Inappropriate Questions with Stan Rey
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TPM Episode 408: Tommy Moe, Olympic Gold Medalist, Pro Skier, Part 2
11/11/2024
TPM Episode 408: Tommy Moe, Olympic Gold Medalist, Pro Skier, Part 2
Tommy Moe is an absolute legend. This longtime US Ski Teamer is the only Olympic Downhill gold medalist I’ve had on the podcast. While Part 1 took us through what it took for Tommy to make the US Ski Team and ended with frustration in Albertville, Part 2 is all about the glory. We talk about Olympic Gold and Silver, winning a World Cup, Johnny Moseley, Shane McConkey, the Tordrillo Mountains, and more. It’s another amazing conversation, and another one of Tommy's US Ski Team teammates, Chad Fleischer, asks the Inappropriate Questions Tommy Moe Show Notes Part 2: 4:00: 2nd rock bottom after Albertville, growing into his body, focusing on the tech aspect of skiing, ski techs, and tuning his skis today 12:00: Sports psychologists, Japan, first podium in Whistler, and a change in training style 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 and sugar. 22:30: Performance training, killing it in 94, Lillehammer Olympics, bonding with the course, SI crapping on the US Ski Team, the race, waiting in the finish coral, and the awards ceremony 41:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 43:00: Setting the tone for the whole team, sponsorship and money, heli-skiing in AK, the first time being high profile, and the freeskiing movement in AK 53:00: McConkey, hurting his knee, Nagano, Johnny Moseley, retirement from the US Ski Team, the Jeep King of the Mountain Series, and Tordrillo Mountain Lodge 78:00: Inappropriate Questions with Chad Fleischer
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TPM Episode 407: Tommy Moe, Olympic Gold Medalist, Pro Skier
11/04/2024
TPM Episode 407: Tommy Moe, Olympic Gold Medalist, Pro Skier
Tommy Moe is an absolute legend. This longtime US Ski Teamer is the only Olympic Downhill gold medalist I’ve had on the podcast. But Tommy’s life wasn’t always destined for glory. Between getting kicked off a ski team, to being put on probation by the US Ski Team, the future wasn’t always so promising. In part 1 of the podcast, we talk about ski racing, his issues, moving to Alaska, making the US Ski Team at a young age, the struggles of an athlete on the come up and the Albertville Olympic Games. It is a fun chat, and Tommy's US Ski Team teammate, Reggie Crist, asks the Inappropriate Questions. Tommy Moe Show Notes: 4:00: Explosion, Tom Sr., Montana, relationship with his mom, living with Grandma, skiing, seeing racing and wanting to do it, podiums, and summer camps 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: Sponsored at 12, caught with weed and kicked off the team, moving to AK, working hard, skateboarding lifestyle, Copper nationals, making the C Team, getting in trouble again, the consequences, and Europe with the A Team. 41:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 43:00: Bill Johnson, World Championships, downhill courses, 12th at Worlds, pressure, getting smoked, mental games, who pays for travel, the team Fraternity, and Albertville Olympics 72:00: Inappropriate Questions with Reggie Crist
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TPM Episode 406: Lou Dawson, Legendary Ski Mountaineer, Author
10/28/2024
TPM Episode 406: Lou Dawson, Legendary Ski Mountaineer, Author
Lou Dawson is one of the most accomplished ski mountaineers in the US, but he’s so much more than that. While Lou is known for being the first to climb and ski Colorado’s 54 fourteen-thousand-foot peaks, his career included a rock-climbing era, an ice-climbing era, and his mountaineering and ski mountaineering ear. He’s a living legend and is considered to be one of the godfathers of backcountry skiing in the US. On the podcast, we talk about growing up in Texas, moving to Aspen, the counterculture movement, the draft, the mountains, his must-read book, Avalanche Dreams, and much more. Another legendary mountaineer, Andrew McLean, asks the Inappropriate Questions. Lou Dawson Show Notes: 4:00: Avalanche, growing up in Texas, his dad, Ashcrofters Mountaineering School, NOLS, and challenging home life 21:00: 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 and sugar. 24:00: The draft, Harvey Carter, suffering, and Denali, 45:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 45:00: Ski Mountaineering, best trips, Outward Bounds, climbing 30 peaks in 30 days, climbing and skiing Colorado’s 14ers, and Blizzard of Aahhs 72:00: Inappropriate Questions with Andrew McLean
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TPM Episode 405: Dana Flahr, Pro Skier
10/21/2024
TPM Episode 405: Dana Flahr, Pro Skier
Dana Flahr wasn’t born to be the big mountain slayer he worked so hard to become. Growing up in a single-mom household, things were a struggle, but one thing Dana’s mom figured out was how to get him on the mountain and from there his passion took over. Moving to Whistler at 17, Dana didn’t party; he skied daily, honing his big mountain skills in the winter and building his trick vocabulary in the summer. That combination got him a tryout with TGR, where he sent it harder than almost anyone in their movies then. Over the years, he’s won Powder Awards, earned the respect of the best in the business, and banged out video jaw-dropping TGR segments and more each season. Eventually, burnout got the best of Dana, and he disappeared. We talk about it all and more on the podcast. Ian Macintosh asks the Inappropriate Questions. and that turned into Powder Awards Dana Flahr Show Notes: 4:00: Not a risktaker early on, Kamloops, not growing up with money, getting into skiing, and an early avalanche, 13:00: Poaching the snowboard park, High School, Whistler inspiration, skiers he looked up to, graduating and moving that day, 21:00: 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 and sugar. 24:00: The 604 House, working, sledding, summer camp, big mountain comps, TGR tryout, and how he made an impact with that crew 41:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 44:00: Breakthrough Performance, blowing his knee, Tanner Hall, Alaska, unlimited Heli time, Tom Burt and other guides 60:00: Losing people, epic trips, his scariest injury, movie segments, and awards, covers, and burning out and Houdini-ing 72:00: Inappropriate Questions with Ian Macintosh
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TPM Episode 404: Gordi Eaton, Olympian, US Ski Team Coach, Legend
10/14/2024
TPM Episode 404: Gordi Eaton, Olympian, US Ski Team Coach, Legend
Gordi Eaton is a legend in the ski industry, and while many people don’t know his name, because he was born in 1939, he’s had a huge impact in the development of modern ski technology. Before he was involved in helping to bring sidecut, shape, top shape, rocker, and so much more tech to the table, Gordi was an Olympian on the first Bob Beattie-created US Ski Teams that featured athletes like Bill Marolt and Buddy Werner. Then, after coaching at the highest level, Gordi became K2’s Race Director, a sales rep, and more. On the podcast, we discuss coming up with no grooming or releasable bindings, putting the Mahre Brothers on K2, and his history with George Torme and Bode Miller. This one’s a history lesson that needs to be told. Gordi Eaton Show Notes: 4:00: Climate change and snow, skiing in NH, no grooming, gruesome injuries due to gear, college scholarships, and the Olympics 20:30: 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 and sugar. 23:30: University of Colorado and NIL, how Bob Beattie changes things, 1964 Olympic injury, losing Buddy Werner (the best American Ski Racer ever), getting fired from the US Team, K2, and The Performers 42:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 44:00: Sleaze, and putting the Mahre Brothers on K2, Goerge Torme, Bode Miller, and rockered skis 81:00: Inappropriate Questions
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TPM Episode 403: Alex Armstrong, Pro Skier
10/08/2024
TPM Episode 403: Alex Armstrong, Pro Skier
Alexandra Armstong, better known as Army, has had one of the longest runways to making her pro skier dreams come true of any athlete I’ve had on the show. She has done every job in the industry, from working the shop floor to coaching, patrolling, flow riding to pro, and she’s dirtbagged it most of her way to the top. While she didn’t get paid to ski for cameras until she was 27, Army is making the most of her time in the spotlight filming with outfits like the Blank Collective and Teton Gravity Research. As a special bonus, we get Alex’s sock sponsor and new Powell Movement sponsor, Josh Hall, the founder of Dissent Labs, to talk about Whistler in the early 90s, founding a sock brand. Then Josh asks inappropriate questions provided by Blank’s Alexi Godbout and Emily Childs from The Blondes. Alex Armstrong Show Notes: 4:00: Her truck nightmare, Cozy or Die, Mont Ste Marie, ski racing, making the regional ski team, Chile changes her life, quitting racing, who was she in HS, coaching, knee injury, tree planting, and moving out west 23:00: 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 and sugar. 26:00: All things Ski patrol, crashing into sponsorship, filming with Lindsey Dyer, her movie Army, and selling herself to TNF 44:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 46:00: Proving it in Island Lake, exploding her knee, sponsors, moving to Whistler, and Skier Rich 60:00: Blank Collective, gender in the industry, TGR, Alaska, and best trip ever 69:00: Josh Hall Mini View 85:00: Inappropriate Questions with Josh Hall, Alexi Godbout, and Emily Childs
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TPM Episode 402: Johnny Decesare, Legendary Filmmaker Part 2
09/30/2024
TPM Episode 402: Johnny Decesare, Legendary Filmmaker Part 2
Johnny Decesare helped usher in the “new school” movement of skiing by showcasing the talents of The New Canadian Air Force in his Poor Boyz Productions films. The youth went wild in Johnny’s films, and they helped change the industry. On part 2 of his podcast, we talk heading to Whistler for the first time, meeting the Shane Szocs, JF Cusson, JP Auclair and the rest of the talent in Canada, his films, the business behind them, The Windsurfing Movie, finding Kai Lenny and so much more. Tyler Hamlett asks the Inappropriate Questions. Johnny Decesare Show Notes: 4:00: Getting movie premieres banned from Oakley, movie tours gone wrong, going to Whistler, and filming for State of Mind 14:00: Snowboard rivalry, the end of moguls, becoming part of the crew, being the only one that cared, and the Freeze review 20:30: 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 and sugar. 23:30: Selling himself at SIA, the first twin tips, JP Auclair, MSP comes to film his crew, Tanner Hall, High North Ski Camp, 13, music, the editing process, and ski movie politics 42:00: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: 44:00: Pushing athletes, The Loop, heli time and expenses, sponsorship, and distribution 60:00: Filming windsurfing, Sammy Carlson, Kai Lenny, handing the keys to Tyler and the most influential PBP athletes 72:00: Inappropriate Questions with Tyler Hamlett
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