The Powell Movement

Red Gerard has won every slopestyle event out there: The Olympics, X Games, Dew Tour, World Cups, Grand Prix, you get the idea and Red is only 23 years old. While his life will be defined by his Olympic Gold, Red's snowboarding career isn't all about contests. He's just as comfortable taking his trick vocabulary to the backcountry and laying it down for his film segments. The beauty of Red is that while he's young, he's also kind of throwback. A kid who takes pride in competing, filming, and having a good time off the hill…On the podcast we talk about coming up in a big family, snowboarding, getting screwed by judges, sponsorship, contests and so much more. Chris Waker asks the Inappropriate Questions

Red Gerard Show Notes:

4:00: Travis Rice, judging, Ohio, family, Colorado, pride in doing both contests and filming, sponsor boxes, and his crew

19:30: Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com

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Best Day Brewing: All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.

24:30: Getting in the US Rookie Team, Red Bull to Mountain Dew to Rockstar, filming, contests,

Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

39:00: Peter Glenn Ski and Sports: Over 60 years of getting you out there.

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42:00: Gold Medal at 17, media tour, winning a core event, sponsorship, X Games,

60:00: Inappropriate Questions with Chris Waker

The X Games is the pinnacle event in action sports, and while it's not what it once was, the new ownership group, MSP Sports Capital, plans to not only turn that around but make the X Games property bigger than ever. There's a lot of excitement around the new regime and its plans, and the X Games media team invited me down to get my unbiased take on what X Games has turned into. As I do with all my events, I make sure to talk to athletes, legends, behind-the-scenes players, and more to uncover the future of X and give you insight into what X was like this year. Think everyone from X Games ownership to P-Rod, RWilly, Selema, and many more.

X Games Show Notes:

14:00: Jeff Moorad, Executive Chairman of the X Games and Principal of MSP Sports Capitol

18:00: Ryan Williams

20:30: Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com

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23:30: Ryan Dickerson, Sonic CMO

27:30: Shaun Neff, Branding Legend, X Games Owner

30:00: Rick Thorne, BMX Legend

34:00: Mike Jaquet, Industry insider

38:30: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

Peter Glenn Ski and Sports: Over 60 years of getting you out there.

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42:00: Selema Masekela, Legendary Human

45:30: Damon Way, Skate and Snow Legend

48:00: Jack Mitrani, Pro Snowboarder, X Games Host

51:30: Ryan Sheckler, Skate Legend

55:30: Bucky Lasek, Skate Legend

58:00: Paul Rodriguez

61:00: Lenny Rivas, Skateboarder

63:00: Tom Van Steenbergen

67:00: Dylan Stark

69:00: Garrett Reynolds

73:00: Mitchie Brusco

Ace Kvale has lived the ultimate ski bum life but he's no bum, Ace is a legend. A Midwest kid who hitchhiked his way west at 18 for bigger mountains and a better lifestyle. After a few years of resort hopping, Ace made his way to Europe, connected with Marko Shapiro, and became part of the original Clambin Crew. He started out living in a chalet in Verbier, traveling the world skiing for the camera, and he climbed in the summertime. Eventually, Ace's life transitioned to working behind the lens and is an award-winning photographer who focuses his talents on shooting adventure. This podcast is one of those must-listen history lessons from one of the original stoked ski bums. Stanley Larsen asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Ace Kvale Show Notes:

4:00: Kasha Rigby, skiing in MN, Tyrol Ski Club, freestyle, hitchhiking out west, and climbing

12:00: Chamonix, Verbier, meeting Marko, meeting Faulkner, and starting to shoot photos

21:30: Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com

Stanley: Save 30% off at Stanley1913.com Using the code SNOW30 at checkout

Best Day Brewing: All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories, and sugar.

24:30: Year 2 in Verbier, Belle Uva, free stuff, making money as a model, becoming a photographer, and being an athlete

Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

40:30: Peter Glenn Ski and Sports: Over 60 years of getting you out there.

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43:30: Marko, outside of ski photography, Telemarking, leaving Europe, Coombs and Valdez

56:00: Himalayan Cataracts project, searching for trails, off the grid, quick hitters, and Jerry Garcia

77:00: Inappropriate Questions with Stanley Larsen

Bobby Brown was a dominant force at contests starting in 2010, and by 2017, it looked like he was on his way to his second Olympic Games, until that dream was taken away by injury. Knowing that traditional contests weren't in his future, Bobby pivoted and took his tricks to the backcountry. Now, his pro ski life is totally different than when we talked in 2017, and this time around, we discuss his latest project, sponsor changes, breaking his back, Dynamic Medium, and a whole lot more. Peter Olenick asks a couple Inappropriate Questions

Bobby Brown Show Notes:

4:00: Once in a lifetime experiences, best ski year of his life, White Gold, and quick success

12:00: Going back to normal, firsts, triple cork 14, friend energy, and Olympic run ending injury

20:00: Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com

Stanley: Save 30% off at Stanley1913.com Using the code SNOW30 at checkout

Best Day Brewing: All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.

23:00: Cartilage transplant surgery, moving to Telluride, making the shift away from contests, Crosson, Dynamic Medium, and clean-cut Bobby Brown

Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

41:00: Peter Glenn Ski and Sports: Over 60 years of getting you out there.

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44:00: What is successful online, starting from scratch, breaking his back, sponsors and money,

55:00: Top to bottom, Red Bull Cascade, and the road gap

61:00: Inappropriate Questions with Peter Olenick

While Lucas Foster is not a one-trick pony, when he landed his Alley Oop Double McTwist in the pipe, his career and his life totally changed forever. What's crazy is that Lucas grew up in Telluride, a place without a halfpipe, meaning Lucas came up learning his tricks at contests with barely any practice. Nowadays, Lucas has all the resources available to up the ante even more as he's a member of the US Snowboard Team, and at just 24, who knows what he'll add to his bag of tricks. On the podcast, we talk about his goal of being the GOAT, mentoring from Jason Cannon, contests, coaching, and more. Louie Vito asks "Inappropriate Questions"

Lucas Foster Show Notes:

5:00: Taylor Gold's Home Break, the consequences when you go big, learning new tricks, and cheating.

12:00: Telluride, getting on snow, family, weekend warrior, sucking at team sports, skateboarding, divorce and diving into skate and snow with the goal of being the GOAT

20:30 Stanley: Get up 60% off at Stanley1913.com

Best Day Brewing: All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories, and sugar.

Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

23:30: Culture, not having a pipe to practice in, homeschooling, sponsors, and money.

34:00: Touring in AZ, Jason Cannon and Quicksilver Young Guns.

41:00: Peter Glenn Ski and Sports: Over 60 years of getting you out there.

Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com

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43:00: Specializing in the pipe, US Team, X Games, getting focused, the Olympic year, and JJ Thomas

53:00: 2022 Olympics, the trick heard around the world (Alley Opp Double McTwist), the aftermath, and what does he need to win?

61:00: Inappropriate Questions with Louie Vito

Outside Festival is a first-year event in Denver aimed at bringing the outdoor industry, the consumers, the brands and the athletes together. I'm hearing this called the intersection of SBSW and CES for the outdoor industry. Outside has swung for the fences a lot over the years, and I travel to Colorado to see if the event lives up to the massive expectations. Along the way, I connect with Pat Milbery, Colter Hinchliffe, Shaun White, Robin Thurston, Jess Kimura, Julian Carr, Luis Benitez, Conrad Anker, and many more. It's behind the scenes look at the first great Outside Festival.

Outside Festival Show Notes:

3:00: Day 1 Intro

6:30: Robin Thurston

10:00: Jess Kimura

14:00: Day 2 intro

15:00: Pat Milbery

17:00: Colter Hinchliffe

19:00: Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com

Stanley: The leader in keeping things hot and cold

Best Day Brewing: All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.

23:00: Shaun White

27:00: Conrad Anker

30:00: Caroline Gleich

34:00: Amie Engerbretson

37:00: Luis Benitez

41:00: Peter Glenn Ski and Sports: Over 60 years of getting you out there.

Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

Outdoor Research: The best test in the Pacific Northwest

45:00: Greg Stump

48:00: Julian Carr

50:00: Mike Arzt

53:00: Conor Hall

56:00: Robin Thurston

59:00: Chris Jerard

Photo art: Outside Festival Newsroom

Peter Olenick changed halfpipe skiing when he landed the first double in competition. His "Whiskey Flip" defined Peter's life on and off snow; he went big, took chances, and partied his face off during his legendary career. He was on top of the contest world during one of the most run eras. On the podcast, we talk about not being cool growing up, Aspen, finding confidence at High North Ski Camp, success, partying, and a lot more. Colby James West asks the 'Inappropriate Questions.'

Peter Olenick Show Notes:

4:00: Biggest birthday party, JOSS, Playboy Mansion, Aspen, different ski coaches, the joy of divorce, Steele rivalry, and the twin tip revolution

21:00: Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com

Stanley: Save 30% off at Stanley1913.com Using the code SNOW30 at checkout

Best Day Brewing: All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.

24:00: High North Ski Camp changed his life, Obermeyer, X-Games to Aspen, trying to qualify, partying, and filming.

Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

41:00: Peter Glenn Ski and Sports: Over 60 years of getting you out there.

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44:00: His Crew, finally qualifying for X in slope and pipe, X Games, contest mentality, sponsors, and money

50:00: Pranks, biggest 10% rule, X Games Gold, changing the sport, Sarah Burke, and the end of professional skiing

77:00: Inappropriate Questions with Colby James West

Jeff Thomas is an award-winning filmmaker, a once-sponsored skier, and a guy who was born to be a baseball player. While he can still throw the ball at 85 mph, the day Jeffy's dad showed him the brochure to high North Ski Camp in the late '90s, Jeff's life went from boring baseball to the epicenter of the new school of skiing. At camp, he met his heroes, athletes, and his biggest inspiration, filmmaker Johnny Decesare —all of whom would become the forefathers of the sport and the lifestyle the twin tip movement bred. On the podcast, we chat about his Hall of Fame pedigree, Theory 3 media, Poor Boyz Productions, Teddy Knape, Switchback Entertainment, and more. Nerdy About Nature's Ross Reid asks the Inappropriate Questions

Jeff Thomas Show Notes:

5:00: The Wolverine, work ethic, baseball, High North, Jonny D, his ski career, film school, Theory-3, and recruiting athletes.

21:00: Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com

Stanley: Save 30% off at Stanley1913.com Using the code SNOW30 at checkout

Best Day Brewing: All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.

24:00: Talent scout, money in the DVD days, Whistler condo, K2 Back 9, Teddy Knape, accidents in the mountains, joining Poor Boyz Productions, and EDIAS

Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

42:00: Peter Glenn Ski and Sports: Over 60 years of getting you out there.

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45:00: Brining Theory-3 talent to PBP, athlete feedback, Switchback Entertainment, Vail, and going to an agency

59:00: Inappropriate Questions with Ross Reid

Zach Miller is different than any World Champion I've had on the podcast. While he appears to be able-bodied, Zach has Cerebral Palsy, a neurological disorder that affects his mobility, posture, and balance. Zach found snowboarding through a hospital program, and that changed his life. Today, Zach is a Paralympian who travels the world to snowboard. On the podcast, we talk about CP and everything that goes along with it, including fatigue, challenges, and bullying. We also talk about competing against adaptive athletes while he looks able-bodied and the challenges that created. And, of course, we discuss money or complete lack thereof it, the Paralympics, and a whole lot more. It's a different and important episode that everyone should hear.

Zach Miller Show Notes:

5:00: Russell Wilson and God, Cerebral Palsy, he's different than most adaptive athletes, growing up like he's normal, and getting bullied.

21:30: Stanley: Get up 60% off at Stanley1913.com

Best Day Brewing: All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.

Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

24:30: Finding sports through his doctors, quitting skiing for snowboarding, Beijing Paralympic story, did he pick the wrong sport, US Paralympic Soccer Team, and being told he's too functional to compete against para-athletes.

42:45: Peter Glenn Ski and Sports: Over 60 years of getting you out there.

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45:45: Kidney's shut down, does CP affect his learning, stigma, and challenges that will happen at the Paralympics in Paris

57:00: Getting shamed for making jokes, the disappointment of not making the team in 2018, nothings paid for and there is no prize money, almost being forced to quit, and finally making the Paralympic Team in 2022

69:00: Inappropriate Questions

Scotty Lago had a path to pro snowboarding that's different than almost anyone I've interviewed. Most high school dropouts don't have Olympic Medals to go along with a grip of X Games and Dew Tour hardware, but that's what Scotty Lago did. Along the way, he was part of the legendary Frends Crew, he filmed with Grenade, he filmed with Travis Rice for the biggest movies in snowboard history, and he did it all while riding for Flow Snowboards. When all was said and done, Scotty didn't retire into the sunset; he's now following his other passion of hunting, and just like in his snowboard career, he's already a sponsored hunter, and who knows how big that world can get for Scotty. This is a fun podcast with an unfiltered legend and former Flow TM, Andrew Mutty asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Scotty Lago Show Notes:

5:00: Hunting, Hew Hampshire, snowboarding, Green Mountain series, his unique schooling, Aerial Assault Tour, getting sponsored by Airwalk, then Billabong, and moving up in the contest world

19:30 Stanley: Get up 60% off at Stanley1913.com

Best Day Brewing: All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.

Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

22:30: Car sleeping and couch surfing, Frends, a little anti-Burton, US Open, and Rossignol to Flow

33:00: Image, sponsors, and money, his first World Cup win, performing under pressure, and Shaun White

41:00: Peter Glenn Ski and Sports: Over 60 years of getting you out there.

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43:00: Competition mindset, X-Games Gold, injuries to the Frends Crew, and the Olympics

55:00: Once in a lifetime experiences, shooting with Grenade, Shooting with Travis Rice, and insurance

60:00: Inappropriate Questions with Andrew Mutty