The Powell Movement Action Sports Podcast

Mike Douglas is a living legend in the ski industry.  He’s known in the ski world as “The Godfather”, he was one of the behind the scenes leaders of the New Canadian Air Force, a group that takes credit for the development of the first modern twin tip.  Nowadays, he’s still a paid, pro skier but his focus is on filmmaking and his production company, Switchback Entertainment, has been killing it for over a decade.  We talk about it all on the podcast. Mike Douglas Show Notes: 2:00:  Canada, getting into skiing, and taking photos 5:30:  Dropping out of college, Whistler and bumps 12:45:  The New Canadian Air Force, mogul demos, and 1080 proposal 20:00:  Mingo, the first 1080, and other skis he’s made  28:45: Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) Outdoor Research: (Get 15% off you’re order with the checkout code POWELL15) 31:00:  Climate Change, POW Summit, and still being a pro skier 39:30:  Davenport, Seth and The Back 9 48:40:

No event compares to Red Bull Rampage.  If I tried to describe how insane it was, I wouldn’t be able to do it justice.  What I was able to do was talk to 12 riders, and some legends to get the inside scoop on the venue, the athletes and the history of an event everyone must see in person at least once. Rampage Show Notes: 5:05: Cam McCall 9:33: Derek Westerlund 16:32: Josh Bender 18:10: Kurt Sorge 19:09: Graham Agassiz 22:24: Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) Outdoor Research:  (Get 15% off you’re order with the checkout code POWELL15) 24:20: Brett Rheeder 26:26: Christian Pondella 28:39: Fairclough’s Digger 30:22: Michelle Parker 31:43: Ryan Runke 32:48: Darren Berreclaugh 34:15: Brett Rheeder 35:16: Carson Storch 36:40: Aggy 38:25: Spy Optics:  Get 20% off on their site Spyoptic.com using the code TPM20. The 10 Barrel Brewery:  My favorite is 'Out of Office' Pilsner 40:20: Jordie Lunn 41:41: Adolf Silva and Reed Boggs 42:

Ryan Runke has an insane resume but his path to becoming a successful sports agent is as far from traditional as it gets.  Runke looks different, acts different, and has done things his way for a long time and it seems to be working.  On the podcast we talk his team sports days, transitioning to a dirtbag team manager and who morphed into a professional agent to the actin sports stars.  They don’t make many like Runke... Ryan Runke Show Notes: 2:00 Growing up in Kansas as a jock and then getting into skateboarding 7:30:  What do his parents think when he moves to Colorado and making the untraditional way 10:00:  Colorado, shop life, and getting a gig with a travel guide 14:15: Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) Outdoor Research: (Get 15% off you’re order with the checkout code POWELL15) 16:25:  Hood, Shop life in Colorado and having a kid 21:00:  Moving to California and getting a gig with Velvet and Version 24:30:  Getting

Ben Ferguson is not your typical half pipe rider. In a world where riders used to ride every type of terrain, the athletes today seem more specialized, especially the competition athletes.  But Ben only competes because he can, He's a snowboarder first, who has the talent in the pipe that generates exposure, sponsorship dollars and everything else that goes along with being an Olympic level rider.  The cool thing about Ben is he doesn’t care about any of that, he’s all about the riding, man. Ben Ferguson Show Notes: 2:00:  His two projects that are out this year, 10 Barrel perks and Bend 6:45:  Team sports, snowboarding, and getting put into a program 11:45:  Contests as a kid, nationals, and Burton 15:17:  Us Open, parental support and competitiveness 19:30:  Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) Outdoor Research: (Get 15% off you’re order with the checkout code POWELL15) 22:00:  What is High School like for him, concussions,

Pro Skier Sean Pettit’s career started with a move from Quebec to Whistler.  From there, he became a child prodigy, the freeride kid who could do anything on his skis.  We pick up our conversation from 2016 (I include 10 minutes of our old conversation for background) and talk about his focus from skiing to snowboarding, injury, his lifestyle clothing brand and more.  Sean Pettit Show Notes 2:00:  How quickly he became pro and how that happened 5:00:  Struggling in Whistler, getting sponsored and being smaller 13:00:  Superproof and Red Bull 16:45:  Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) Outdoor Research: (Get 15% off you’re order with the checkout code POWELL15) 19:00: Sean’s house today, cliffhangers, and hurting his knee snowboarding 27:38:  Skipping a movie part for Instagram and what his sponsors thought of it 33:00:  Superproof, his ‘Keep your Tips Up’ reality show, and working the carnival circuit 40:00:  Contracts and sn

Angel Collinson was born into the ski world.  She grew up in Snowbird employee housing, where she honed her race skills enough to barely not make the US Ski Team.  With racing over, college and big mountain skiing competitions took over.  Skiing won.  Over the years there have been a lot of women who have pushed the envelope on snow but Angel transcends gender….she’s just a bad ass skier who charges harder than anyone these past few years…guy or girl.  Her story is not what you expect….. Angel Collinson Show Notes: 2:00:  What is she up to in AK, Social media and tinder 8:00:  Growing up in Snowbird Employee Housing, missing out on stuff, and raising her kids 14:00:  Ski racing 16:40:  Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) Outdoor Research: (Get 15% off you’re order with the checkout code POWELL15) 18:00:  Home schooling, not making the US Ski Team, College, and partying 31:40:  Freeskiing 35:40: Spy Optics:  Get 20% off on the

Mike Yoshida’s photography career started as a skateboard dirtbag in Alaska and then he made his way down to the Lower 48.  He’s spent seasons riding Baker and getting to know the NW, the snowboard scene and the people involved in it.  His summers at Mt Hood turned into a photo gig at K2 he parlayed that into gigs with Snowboarder and Transworld.  Today, he is the Photo Editor of Snowboarder Magazine, a dream job for anyone who likes to slide sideways.  On the podcast, we talk about the road to his desk.  Mike Yoshida Show Notes: 2:00:  Life growing up in Alaska, Skate/Snow, High School trouble 9:00:  Moving to Washington for college, dropping out, and skateboarding 13:00:  Getting hurt and photography 15:00:  Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) Outdoor Research: (Get 15% off you’re order with the checkout code POWELL15) 17:20:  Snowboarding Baker on the cheap, going to Hood, and season two of both Baker and Hood 26:00:  Seas

Mike Ranquet is part of a rare breed of athlete (for lack of better term) who’s a legend in his sport but never became a household name.  His lack of filter when it came to sharing his opinions kept him out of the mainstream media, you only saw him in paid ads and video parts.  His style and attitude helped shape a sport and his story is a rollercoaster of awesome.  Do not miss this one. Mike Ranquet Show Notes: 2:00:  Car accidents and Hawaii 8:32:  Growing up in Renton, WA, having an old Dad, and losing his sister as a kid 12:30:  Enter Craig Kelly, skiing, and skateboarding 19:25:  Mount Baker Hard Core and the NW 22:30:  Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) The 10 Barrel Brewery:    My favorite is Out of Office Pilsner 24:45:  His style was different for a reason, the Breck Worlds in 86, and high school 35:00:  Getting on Sims, Skiing jumping into snowboarding, and skiing without snowboarding 42:00:  The Olympics, getting

Scott Gaffney is a Sherpa in the world of elite athletes.  He carries a 40 pound backpack through some of the more remote places in the world all in the name of “getting the shot”.  Like many before him, the ski dream was only achieved through hardships that a lot of us don’t know.  Sleeping in cars, taking showers in local sprinkler systems and doing whatever it takes to make it.  And for Scott, “making it” became a sort of groundhog day of filming, editing and producing rad ski movies.  Hear the whole story on the podcast.   Scott Gaffney Show Notes: 2:00:  South America and Tahoe 8:00:  Growing up in NY 14:00:  Seeing movies and they change his life, his brother Robb and moving to Colorado 17:30:  Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) The 10 Barrel Brewery:  My favorite is Out of Office Pilsner 20:00:  Summit County and meeting Shane 25:00:  Moving to Tahoe, how is he making ends meet and Walls of Freedom 32:00:  Meeting the

Giray Dadali spent his whole life in the shadow if his older brother, pro skier Ahmet Dadali.  While working to create a name for himself in the ski world, Giray realized he already had a name that everyone knew, Ahmet’s Brother.  Fast forward to today and Giray has had 3 signature Ahmet’s Brother Pro Model Skis and has finally stepped out from his brother’s shadow, kind of.  On top of all that, Giray is a schooled engineer who created and is currently selling the often sold out Daymaker Touring System.  His story is awesome and his experience, totally different than his brothers.  Giray Dadali Show Notes: 2:00:  What has he been up to this summer? 4:40:  Growing up Turkish, a big family and his relationship with them 12:00:  I hate NY Crew, summer set ups,  and competing. 23:30:   Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) The 10 Barrel Brewery:  My favorite is Out of Office Pilsner 25:40:  The I hate NY crew moves, Giray  gets a s

Ahmet Dadali knows -better than most- that to make it as a pro skier, coming from the East Coast, you have to have that one-track mind, the drive to push though the bs and make it happen for yourself.  Ahmet and his 'I hate NY Crew', not only came form the East but helped shape the game in the world of street skiing.  Ahmet is opinionated and has no problem saying what he's thinking.  Ahmet Dadali Show Notes:  2:00:  Traveling to Indonesia 5:00:  Growing up in a shit town in NY 13:00:  What kind of kid is he 17:00: Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) The 10 Barrel Brewery:  My favorite is Out of Office Pilsner 19:25:  Skiing in NY, backyard set ups, and being a grom 28:00:  Moving to Utah, sponsorship, and 2010 35:35:  The Olympics, X-Games, and Judging 42:45:  Injuries and insurance 52:30:  RV’s and police 57:25:  LaFamChannel.com 61:00:  Double Inappropriate Questions with Andy Parry and Giray Dadali

Eric Iberg grew up in Edina, MN, but there was no cake-eating in his life.  It was all about skiing and baseball...and baseball didn't work out.  This legendary filmmaker is also a true ski historian.  He’s a creative who’s also a people person that used film-making as his launch into the ski world.  Over the years, there were a lot of companies, movies and experiences…everything but a big payday for Eric and we talk about it all on the podcast. Eric Iberg Show Notes:  1:30:  What has Iberg been up to? 3:00:  Growing up in MN 11:13:  Getting into skiing, high school and rap 18:30:  Quitting college for ski movies, cameras and the Schrabs 25:30:  Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) The 10 Barrel Brewery:    My favorite is Out of Office Pilsner 27:35: Royalty, athletes, and WSKI106 44:00:  Armada 52:46:  Greatest skiers ever 57:42:  Inspired Media and The Inspired Movement 67:30:  Inappropriate Questions

Luke Aikins is a skydiver that is known to the masses as the guy who jumped out of a plane at 25,000 feet without a parachute and lived to tell the story.  That is only part of his story.  From personal tragedy to finding the dream sponsor that enabled him to have a career, Luke has always defied the “adrenaline junky” stereotype thrust upon skydivers of his caliber.  On the podcast, we talk about some incredible projects that he’s been a part of and the one he’s currently planning, which will be one of the most insane stunts of all time.    Luke Aikins Show Notes:  2:00:  His property in Shelton, Pearl Jam 5:00:  Military brat, growing up Washington, and family skydive operation 10:00:  What is he into growing up and the family practice of starting skydiving 15:00:  What does he do after high school, thoughts on being a skydive bum, and college 20:00:  Close calls in the beginning, Point Break, 21:30:  Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount

Bobby Whittaker was born into climbing royalty, his dad, Jim, was the first American to climb Everest and was the CEO of REI for many years.  Bobby didn’t follow in his footsteps, he blazed his own trail through the emerging music scene in Seattle.  While having no musical background, Bobby had drive and a personality like no other.  He was able to parlay that charisma into a 30-year music career that went from Mudhoney to REM to the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.  Now he’s back in West Seattle, working on his conservation projects and promoting his award-winning documentary, “Return to Mount Kennedy”....... Hear his story on the podcast.  Bobby Whittaker Show Notes: 2:00:  "Return to Mount Kennedy" Doc that he is part of 5:00:  Growing up Whittaker 9:00:  Skateboarding in the NW, Hawaii,divorce, and moving out 12:30:  What is the scene like before it blows up, his musical background, and random questions about growing up 18:00:  Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a

Darren Berrecloth’s career started racing BMX and dirt jumping and he did both at a world class level.   He was established, making money and eventually, he left that segment of the bike world.  He took his bag of tricks to the world of mountain biking and helped change the sport.  The podcast is a little look into the life of a living legend. Darren Berrecloth Show Notes 2:00:  What is he up to lately? 7:25:  Growing up in Canada 9:40:  Finding BMX and Mountain Biking 12:00:  Finding sponsors, college and making it happen 19:16: Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) The 10 Barrel Brewery:    My favorite is Out of Office Pilsner 21:45:  Rampage, winter sports, and risk 27:41:  His event and building his brand 29:30:  Sponsors and money 34:00:  Recent projects, how they come together and his production company 35:00:  His carbon footprint, raising awareness for things he’s seen, and passing the torch 39:00:  Injuries, CTE, helme

Jon Julio has done so much throughout his career, maybe more than anyone else.  Over the years he has built companies (Valo Skates, Dyna Wheels, Synergy Bearings, Runners Project, England Clothing), created and produced events (IMYTA, Blading Cup),  and helped develop a video game.  On top of all that, he had to deal with the bumps and bruises  of his successful  20-year rollerblading career.   Now, he’s controlling his own destiny, investing everything he and his family has into his new venture, Them Skates and the sport he loves. Jon Julio Show Notes 2:15:  Life is crazy right now for Jon 5:00:  Growing up in the San Jose area, sports, dancing and finding skating 8:00:  The Evolution of shops, skates, media, sponsors, community college, contests, and money 14:00:  Product development, learning the tools, USD 22:20: Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) The 10 Barrel Brewery:    My favorite is Out of Office Pilsner 25:00: Star

Aaron Feinberg won the X-Games on his 16th birthday and never looked back.  He was a skater with a park image who wasn’t all about the park and felt the need to prove it.  The evolution of his skating, combined with some calculated sponsor choices, created the path for Aaron to become one of the most respected street skaters in the game.   These days the world is a different place for Aaron and we look back on his career and talk about he’s up to today. Aaron Feinberg Show Notes: 2:00:  Jewish athletes  5:40:  Growing up in  Miami, Tai Kwon Do champion 12:00:  Moving to Portland, OR, getting sponsored and life changing  18:09:  Dropping out of High School  19:20:  Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) The 10 Barrel Brewery:    My favorite is Out of Office Pilsner 21:20: The Salomon Days and money 26:50:  Winning the X Games at 16, skating with hero’s, and image 34:00:  Weed, cigarettes and the end of the Salomon 39:00:  USD, th

Derek Westerlund founded Freeride Entertainment and is known as an award-winning filmmaker who came up in the trailer parks of Kamloops, BC.  His tough childhood that taught Derek the hustle that he still has in him and a passion for skiing and biking.  He parlayed that passion into brief “pro” mountain bike career and then graduated to becoming the filmmaker who changed the look and feel of the mountain bike industry.  Derek Westerlund Show Notes: 2:00:  What did the landscape of biking when he starts Freeride Entertainment 4:00:  Growing up poor in Kamloops BC, trailer parks, post high school scams, and sports 16:00: Vancouver, Nelson, College, Magazines and being a sponsored rider for Specialized and Gary Fisher and then moving on to movies 22:00: Greg Stump, “Nothing’s For Free”   27:45:  Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) The 10 Barrel Brewery:    My favorite is Out of Office Pilsner 30:00:  Starting Freeride Entertainm

Aaron Grace’s career in wakeboarding had an auspicious start, working as the janitor for Rusty.  One day after cleaning toilets, he was invited on the Rusty boat, they saw him ride and the rest is history.  Aaron ended up a sponsored rider and had a 24-month pro career before it was time to manage the athletes and eventually the marketing at Liquid Force.  I should also mention that he doesn’t hold back with his opinions on the podcast and the “Inappropriate Questions” are some of the best. Aaron Grace Show Notes: 2:00:  Working from home and growing up in Idaho 8:00:  Wakeboarding, getting into the industry and college 12:00:  Moving to San Diego, being a janitor and parlaying that sponsorship 18:00:  Sponsorship/ employment with Liquid Force and pro riding highlights 22:00:  Transitioning from an athlete to an  office guy 24:30:  Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) The 10 Barrel Brewery:    My favorite is Out of Office Pils

Daniel Grant is a prodigy on a wakeboard.  He’s a 5 time ‘Cable Park Rider of the Year’ and he’s only 20 years old.  He moved to Thailand at a young age and was an 8-year-old kid at the skatepark when he found out about the local cable park.  One day on a kneeboard  hooked him and he has become the one of the greatest cable park riders of our time.  He's been traveling the world on his own since he was 11 and tells the tales on the podcast. Daniel Grant Show Notes 2:00:  Daniels crazy travel schedule and who plans his life? 4:00:  The differences between the USA and Thailand 8:00:  Growing up in Thai, sports, school and getting into skateboarding and getting into wakeboarding 12:00: Wakeboarding without a boat and action sports in Thailand 17:50:  Going pro at 13 19:03:  Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) The 10 Barrel Brewery 21:30:  Dropping out of school and focusing on riding, wakeskating and what’s the most fun? 27:00: