The Powell Movement
Episodes
TPM Episode 277: Jeremy Nobis, Legendary Skier - Pt. 2
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Nobis is a living legend cwho describes his life and times on skis as often misunderstood. But I believe there is no misunderstanding; Jeremy w...
TPM Episode 276: Jeremy Nobis, Legendary Skier
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Nobis is a living legend who describes his life and times on skis as often misunderstood. But I believe there is no misunderstanding; Jeremy wa...
TPM Episode 275: Trent Bush, Snowboard Visionary
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trent Bush was born into a family of technical outerwear designers at a time when snowboarding didn't exist. Trent grew up learning how to build outer...
TPM Episode 274: Marco de Santi, World Champion Skater, Cirque du Soleil Acrobat
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marco de Santi has the most interesting journey of any athlete I've had on the podcast. Born in a less than desirable situation in Sao Paolo, Brazil, ...
TPM Episode 273: Paddy Graham, Pro Skier
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paddy Graham wasn't supposed to be a pro skier wearing a Red Bull helmet. He's from Sheffield, and everyone knows Brits for their football, not their ...
TPM Episode 272: Tyler Turner, Paralympic Gold Medalist, Double Amputee
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While Tyler Turner has lived a life of adventure, he almost had it all taken away from him a few years ago when a skydiving accident destroyed his low...
TPM Episode 271: Jimbo Morgan - Part 2
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of Jimbo Morgan's life and times start with a trip to the Albertville Olympics in 1992. While this should have been the best day of Jimbo's lif...
TPM Episode 270: Jimbo Morgan, Legendary Pro Skier, Telemark Skier, Snowboarder, Olympian
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jimbo Morgan is arguably one of the most talented athletes to come out of the snow space; he's also a total badass. From being an Olympian to pioneeri...
TPM Episode 269: Jenny Taylor, Salomon VP of Marketing
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny Taylor has done everything in the ski industry. She started at the bottom in customer service and worked her way to her current role of VP of Ma...
TPM Episode 268: Bill Marolt, Olympian, NCAA Champion, CEO US Ski Team
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Marolt is not only a ski visionary, but he's also a living legend known for his Olympic-level ski career, NCAA Championships, and US Ski and Snow...
TPM Episode 267: Michael Spencer, Sports Agent
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Spencer is a powerhouse of an agent who represents some of the top athletes in ski and snowboard. I'm talking about Shaun White, Gus Kenworthy...
TPM Episode 266: Jackie Paaso, Pro Skier
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie Paaso has lived a life full of ups and downs. This once-promising mogul skier turned free ride athlete has battled with her mental health throu...
TPM Episode 265: Pat Milbery, Pro Snowboarder, Artist
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While Pat Milbery isn't a household name, if you've been to Denver, you've seen his work. Pat is one of the more accomplished artists in the country, ...
TPM Episode 264: Benjamin Alexander, Olympian, Jamaican Ski Team
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Benjamin Alexander has only spent four months of his life on Jamaican soil, and yet he's now representing his father's birthplace in this week's Winte...
TPM Episode 263: Dave Amirault, Digital Marketing Visionary
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Amirault, aka "Digi Dave" was a visionary in the ski industry at a time the industry really needed it. Dave got into skiing around the time that ...
TPM Episode 262; Josh Dueck, Pro Skier, Paralympic Gold Medalist
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Dueck is an inspiration. A working-class kid from Kimberley, BC, Josh took skiing as far as he could afford to before becoming a coach. His c...
TPM Episode 261: Birk Irving, Pro Skier, US Freeski Team
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Birk Irving got his first ski sponsorship at 7 years old and has never looked back. While he was the small kid throwing 540's at 7, he's matured and...
TPM Episode 260: Mark Abma, Pro Skier-Part 2
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Abma isn't your typical pro skier. If you break him down, he's part elite athlete, part farm boy, part hippy, part businessman and part dreamer...
TPM Episode 259: Mark Abma, Pro Skier
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Abma isn't your typical pro skier. If you break him down, he's part elite athlete, part farm boy, part hippy, part businessman and part dreamer...
TPM Episode 258: Paul "LP" Crandell: Event and Marketing Visionary, Red Bull, GoPro
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Crandell is more connected to radical people than anyone I've had on the podcast. LP, as he's known, has done everything when it comes to event...
TPM Episode 257: Zach Crist, Pro Skier
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Crist may have the most complete ski career of any athlete I've had on the podcast--other than his older brother Reggie. Coming up in Sun Valle...
TPM Episode 256: Mike Rogge, Publisher, Journalist
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While Mike Rogge is a publisher these days, he cut his teeth writing for some of the most important titles in snow and beyond. These days, life is all...
TPM Episode 255: Christina Lustenberger, Pro Skier
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christina Lustenberger, aka Lusti, is an all-around badass in the mountains. Before this certified ACMG guide was killing it in the TGR movies, she ...
TPM Episode 254, Jossi Wells, Pro Skier, Part 2
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Jossi Wells part two, we pick up talking about Jossi's recent wedding in NZ, and then it's back to his still going, legendary career. We talk abo...
TPM Episode 253: Jossi Wells, Pro Skier
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jossi Wells became one of skiing's rockstars in the 2000's and he wasn't one of those skiers born with a silver spoon in his mouth. He was born into s...
TPM Epsiode 252: Evan Raps, MD: Pro Skier
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Before Dr. Evan Raps, there was no hip hop in skiing, but back in the late 90's early 2000's , this New York kid took over the ski world and ushered i...
TPM Episode 251: Chris "Uncle E" Ernst Part 2, Broadcaster
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 with Chris "Uncle E" Ernst picks up where we left off, when Uncle E was on top of the world announcing every event that mattered…but things w...
TPM Episode 250: Chris "Uncle E" Ernst, Broadcaster
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris "Uncle E" Ernst is a legend on the microphone and in the ski industry. Uncle E is known for being that wacky, zany guy on the mic who knows al...
TPM Episode 249: Seth Wescott, Pro Snowboarder, 2X Olympic Gold Medalist
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Wescott has roots that go back to the 80's in snowboarding, which means he's old, but being that he's won the past two Mt. Baker Legendary Banked...
TPM Episode 248: Lucas Wachs, Pro Skier
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If everything is based on talent, Lucas Wachs should be a household name in skiing. But in today's world of professional skiing, talent is expected an...
TPM Episode 247: Mike Arzt: Snowboard Visionary, Burton>Airwalk>The Public Works
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Arzt has been behind the scenes in the snowboard industry since he was 16 years old. He's been a shop grunt, salesman, buyer, Burton factory st...
TPM Episode 246: Corey Smith, Pro Snowboarder, Artist, Founder, Spring Break Snowboards
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While Corey Smith is the mastermind behind the shape changing snowboard brand Spring Break Snowboards, it's not snowboarding that defines him. Corey...
TPM Episode 245: Trennon Paynter, Olympian, Canadian Halfpipe Coach Part 2
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Trennon Paynter is a legendary Canadian mogul skier, he's also an Olympian for Australia, and the Head Coach of the Canadian National Halfpipe Team. ...
TPM Episode 244: Trennon Paynter, Olympian, Canadian Halfpipe Coach
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Trennon Paynter is a legendary Canadian mogul skier, he's also an Olympian for Australia, and the Head Coach of the Canadian National Halfpipe Team. ...
TPM Episode 243: Proving Grounds 2021
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I traveled to Prineville, Oregon for the ultimate in what a big mountain slopestyle event can be, Proving Grounds. I talk to all the players including...
TPM Episode 242: Tom Hyser, Skate Visionary, Entrepreneur, Marketer
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Hyser was born into the quad culture of the rinks around Atlanta and went from rink rat to skate rat. His family's move to the Midwest was life-...
TPM Episode 241: Griffin Post, Pro Skier
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Griffin Post was born into the ski industry. His dad was an executive with some big brands, ultimately running Smith, and wanting a young Griff to be...
TPM Episode 240: Dan Egan Part 2, Staying alive on Mount Elbrus
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Egan is a Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Member and living legend with a ton of stories to tell. In round two of his podcast, he tells the story t...
TPM Episode 239: Skogen Sprang, Pro Skier
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While a lot of people know Skogen Sprang as the US Freeski Slopestyle Coach, before he held that title, he was one of the sport's true innovators, bri...
TPM Episode 238: Chris Engelsman, Pro Snowboarder
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Engelsman, aka ETree, is one of the tallest snowboarders of his generation and a master of riding switch. He was one of those snowboarder entr...
TPM Episode 237: Todd Ligare, Pro Skier
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up in Park City, Todd Ligare's life was based around ski racing and making the US Ski Team. As a teenager, he started traveling the world an...
TPM Episode 236: Amie Engerbretson
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Amie Engerbretson is a pro skier who understands the importance of marketing yourself and creating your own brand more than most. Amie started as a ...
TPM Episode 235: Ross Powers, Pro Snowboarder
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Powers had all the chips stacked against him…His life started in leg braces, and things weren't easy. What Ross did have, though, was a stron...
TPM Episode 234: Robert Guerrero, Pro Skater
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Guerrero grew up during the intersection of the internet and inline skating. Meaning he made friends all over the world via AOL chat rooms and ...
TPM Episode 233: Kristen Ulmer, Legendary Skier Part 2
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kristen Ulmer is routinely called the best female big mountain skier of her time, maybe ever, and that annoys her, and she'll let you know it. If yo...
TPM Episode 232: Kristen Ulmer, Legendary Skier
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kristen Ulmer is routinely called the best female big mountain skier of her time, maybe ever, and that annoys her, and she'll let you know it. If yo...
TPM Episode 231: Matt Peterson, VP of Marketing, former Pro Snowboarder
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While Matt Peterson is the current VP of Woodward Tahoe, Boreal and Soda Springs, he's done it all in the world of snowboarding. During his pro ridi...
TPM Episode 230: Rory Bushfield, Pro Skier Part 2
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rory Bushfield is known for living dangerously. He's part reckless, part calculated, and always fun. Even on this podcast, not many people live a ...
TPM Episode 229: Rory Bushfield, Pro Skier
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rory Bushfield is known for living dangerously. Yeah, he's a pro skier, but the risk factor seems to come from everything else in life that he does....
TPM Episode 228: Shane Anderson, Pro Skier, Filmmaker
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Anderson was a key personality and image when skiing needed it the most, in the mid to late 90's. While Shane had the Rockstar look, it was hi...
TPM Episode 227: Alex Hall, Pro Skier
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Hall has the world in the palm of his hands. In only a few years, Alex has gone from an up-and-coming Swiss kid to arguably the best American S...
TPM Episode 226: Jason Hines, ASA Entertainment--X-Games--Red Bull
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Hines has spent his entire career behind the scenes building events and he has been responsible for some of the biggest action sports events in ...
TPM Episode 225: Damian Sanders, Legendary Snowboarder
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Damian Sanders is arguably the first and last real rockstar in the world of snowboarding. He's one of those riders who had an image that the whole s...
TPM Epsiode 224: Rory Silva, Pro Skier
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rory Silva was a child prodigy and one of my favorites…. He was this talented kid, who had a really unique style, and was progressive. What he didn'...
TPM Episode 223: Tim Petrick, Ski Industry Legend
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Petrick has had a pretty epic ski career. From ski instruction, to the PSIA Demo Team, to Powder Magazine, to Aspen, to K2, to Booth Creek, to K2,...
TPM Episode 222: John Collinson, Pro Skier
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John Collinson's upbringing was different than most of my guests. He grew up in a closet with his older sister and didn't do many things that most k...
TPM Ep 221: Kent Kreitler, Legendary Skier, Part 2
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kent Kreitler is a living legend and TGR Hall of Famer. He'll be remembered as the skier who helped bring tricks to the backcountry but he was so mu...
TPM Episode 220: Kent Kreitler, Legendary Skier
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kent Kreitler is a living legend--He'll be remembered as the skier who helped bring tricks to the backcountry, but he was so much more than that. He...
TPM Episode 219: Maude Raymond, Pro Skier
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Maude Raymond was born to be a champion athlete. Her dad was a former motocross pro, her uncle part of the Canadian Ski Team, and her brother, one o...
TPM Episode 218: Jack Mitrani, Pro Snowboarder, Face of the X-Games
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Mitrani is truly a Jack of all trades when it comes to great gigs in snowboarding. He was a pro rider who always had a chance of making the fin...
TPM Episode 217: Bo Bridges, Photographer
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bo Bridges' amazing photography career started with the "new-school" movement in skiing. Back then, Bo was just out of college, moved to Vail, and d...
TPM Episode 216: TJ Schiller, Pro Skier
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TJ Schiller was a huge name in the world of ski slopestyle in the 2000s. He was a dominant force who brought many firsts to the table at a time when...
TPM Episode 215: Mark Fawcett, Legendary Snowboarder
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Fawcett is a legend in Canada and in snowboarding period. One of the true OG's in the sport, Mark still finds himself in the trenches of a spor...
TPM Episode 214: Reggie Crist, Pro Skier
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reggie Crist is the oldest member of the legendary skiing family, The Crists. Being the first child, who excelled at everything, Reggie was treated ...
TPM Episode 213: Troy Michels, K2-Universal-Aspen-Target-Resqwater
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Troy Michels has spent 2 decades behind the scenes in the world of action sports working with the endemic and non-endemic brands who make things happe...
TPM Episode 212: Josh Bibby, Pro Skier
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Bibby is one of those standout Canadian skiers who made his way to the pro rankings via the competition circuit and spent some time on the bubble...
TPM Episode 211: Shannon Dunn Downing, Legendary Snowboarder
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shannon Dunn-Downing was the first dominant woman in the world of snowboard halfpipe and another absolute living legend. Shannon rode everything and...
TPM Episode 210: Tanner Hall, Ski Boss
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tanner Hall is a name that needs no introduction to those who know snow. Tanner rose to fame as a little kid in the late 90's, when he started colle...
TPM Episode 209: Isaac Freeland, 2020 Freeride World Tour Champion
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The name Isaac Freeland is not one most people know in skiing, which is a shame. Isaac was named 'Rookie of the Year' for the Freeride World Tour in 2...
TPM Episode 208: Kim Reichhelm, Pro Skier
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Before people were talking about women in skiing, Kim Reichhelm was the woman in skiing. From racing on the US Ski Team, to filming with Greg Stump,...
TPM Episode 207: Ross Rebagliati, Olympic Gold Medalist, Snowboarding, Weed Guy
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Rebagliati was the first-ever gold medalist in Olympic snowboarding. He was also the first Olympian to have his medal taken away and given back...
TPM Episode 206: Caite Zeliff, Pro Skier
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Caite Zeliff grew up in a ski town but she wasn't a skier. She was an only child to a single mom; she didn't have the easy life of most of my guests. ...
TPM Episode 205: Danny Davis, Pro Snowboarder, Part 2
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Davis is back for round two and he delivers once again. We pick up from where we left off and talk about the X-Games, the Olympics, music, pro...
TPM Episode 204: Danny Davis, Pro Snowboarder
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Not too many household names in snowboarding come out of Detroit, and not all snowboarders live the free-spirited life that Danny Davis does. An all...
TPM Episode 203: Elena Hight, Pro Snowboarder
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Elena Hight has spent most of her career chasing gold, Olympic Gold, X-Games Gold, and US Open Gold, all until recently. Elena is now at a crossroad...
TPM Episode 202: Mike Hattrup, Pro Skier, Legend
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Hattrup is another living legend. He was part of "The Good Squad", on the US Freestyle Team, and a star Blizzard of Aahhh's, and a longtime pro s...
TPM Episode 201: Bob Klein, OG Pro Snowboarder, Agent
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Klein is one of the rare first wavers of snowboarders that I've had on the podcast. He is that first-generation when everything was being figure...
TPM Episode 200: Henrik Harlaut, Pro Skier
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 200 is a 3-part extravaganza where we revisit some controversial guests and then talk to the best skier of our time. For this one, I caught ...
TPM Episode 199: Dave Downing, Pro Snowboarder
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Downing is a living legend in the snowboard world who is married to another living legend, Shannon Dunn Downing. But he's so much more than jus...
TPM Episode 198: Anthony Boronowski, Pro Skier, Entrepreneur
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Boronowski is an artist, an athlete, an entrepreneur, and one of the more underground and influential skiers of the "newschool" movement. On t...
TPM Episode 197: Barrett Christy, Pro Snowboarder
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Another week, another legendary athlete. Barrett Christy didn't start snowboarding until she was 19 years old. She was a scholarship-level team sp...
TPM Episode 196: Andy Mahre, Pro Skier
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Mahre comes from legendary ski blood. His dad and his twin brother are Olympic Medalists and were part of the fabric of 80's Americana. Andy'...
TPM Episode 195: Chris Davenport, Legendary Skier, Part 2
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Davenport is a legend in the ski world…I call a lot of people legends and Dav is worthy of that title. On part 2 of the podcast we pick back...
TPM Episode 194: Chris Davenport, Legendary Skier
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Davenport is a legend in the ski world…I call a lot of people legends, but Dav is worthy of that title. I mean, he's the first US Red Bull A...
TPM Episode 193: Matt Benedetto, From Ski Entrepreneur to TikTok
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matty Benedetto owes everything he has today to the ski industry. This self-described Evil Genius is the master of his domain through his internet p...
TPM Episode 192: Scott Ian, Anthrax
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Ian is the brainchild behind the thrash metal band Anthrax and a snowboarder who was there in the early days and wants to get back. On the pod...
TPM Episode 191: Steve "Stix" Nilsen Airwalk, Red Bull, PBR, Liquid Death
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Nilsen, better known as Stix to everyone but his family, is a legend in the world of cans. While his career started with Airwalk in the days w...
TPM Episode 190: Marty Carrigan, Hart, Morrow, Palmer, Boa, Global Sales Guys
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Marty Carrigan is a name you may not know but he's a guy who has so much history in the ski and snowboard world. While he's a sales rep extraordinai...
TPM Episode 189: Greg Nelson, Wakeboard Legend
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Nelson has done everything you can do in the world of wakeboarding. He was an early pro who started the first rider owned company, he's worked ...
TPM Episode 188: Daron Rahlves Part 2
23 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Daron Rahlves is the greatest American Downhiller of all time. He's an Olympian that owns X-Games gold and is the only the second American to ever win...
TPM Episode 187: Daron Rahlves, Pro Skier
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Daron Rahlves is the greatest American Downhiller of all time. He's an Olympian that owns X-Games gold and is the only American to ever win the most...
TPM Episode 186: Tyler McCaul, Pro Mountian Biker
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler McCaul is the classic story of little brother chasing big brother (Cam) and eventually breaking out of his shadow and creating a life of his own...
TPM Episode 185: Bob Soven, Pro Wakeboarder
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Soven has been in the wakeboarding game since the sport was invented pretty much. His older brother Phil, aka Froggy, was one of the most dominant...
TPM Episode 184: Lance Hakker, K2, Ashbury, Videograss, The Berrics, Element
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lance Hakker is a self-described "darkman" which makes him the perfect guest for a business episode. Lance makes things happen behind the scenes i...
TPM Ep 183: Paul Basagoitia, Mountain Biker
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Basagoitia's life has been a rollercoaster of insanity. He powered through a dysfunctional childhood by racing his bike. When his race career...
TPM episode 182: Austen Sweetin, Pro Snowboarder
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Austen Sweetin is one of the best snowboarders to come out of the Northwest in a long time. He's one of those guys that has a ton of energy and is a...
TPM episode 181: Dana Dane, Rap Legend
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dana Dane is legendary storytelling rapper from Brooklyn who helped influence me in my formative years. A chance zoom call with Dane connected us an...
TPM episode 180: Kathryn Smith, Global Brand Director, Skullcandy
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kathryn Smith is the Global Brand Director at Skullcandy. Her resume is one that most people would be jealous of, but like everyone with a great title...
TPM Episode 179: Brad Holmes, Ski icon
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Holmes is one of the last great personalities in the sport of skiing. Attitude, ego, style sense of humor—These are some of the things that m...
TPM Episode 178: Chris Grenier, Pro Snowboarder
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Grenier is part of a legendary East Coast snowboard crew that includes Scott Stevens, Austen Granger and Chris Beresford. He pretty much raise...