The Powell Movement

Mike Powell
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The Powell Movement is the podcast that pushes the envelope and is designed to be the go-to show for sports enthusiasts who want to know what it takes to achieve success.

  1. 6 days ago

    Glen Plake Grand Finale

    Glen Plake is the most legendary, the most known skier of our time—maybe of all time—and I've interviewed him more than anyone. But this podcast series couldn't end without a final Plake episode, and this one was timed perfectly, the day after Freeride was named an Olympic sport. You can bet Glen has a strong opinion about that, and we also talk about FIS, SIA, skiing, life, Kimberley, and so much more.  It's another fun episode with a living legend and I get some new stories out of Glen.  Elan Trip of a Lifetime Show Notes: 3:00: Goon Squad, FIS, cultural tobacco and clean living 20:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Motu Truck Caps  22:00: Speedo's, his neck, trash, collar shirt, money, and Kimberley 40:00: Outdoor Research: The  best is developed and tested in the brutal conditions the PNW and beyond 41:00: Plake style, living above and below 6k feet, his dad, would he have changed anything, product and brand involvement,  attention, autographs, and what's next 65:00: Inappropriate Questions:

    Glen Plake Grand Finale

  2. 6 Jul

    TPM Episode 492: Elan Factory Tour and Trip

    Elan Skis is a longtime sponsor, and they have been telling me for years that I would be visiting their factory in Slovenia to see their incredible ski process, factory, and culture. While I was flattered that they would even suggest bringing me out, I never expected it to happen. But it didn't just happen, it happened in All-Time fashion. Not only did I get to travel to Europe and become great friends with a bunch of ski industry badasses, but we also got to see the Elan factory and meet the players. And the icing on the proverbial cake was that we sailed from Slovenia to Croatian an Elan Yacht, stopping along the way to swim, take in the sights, and eat incredible food. It truly was a non-ski, ski trip of a lifetime and Slovenia has it all: incredible food, people, the Alps, Wine Country, the Adriatic... Elan Trip of a Lifetime Show Notes: 8:00: Roy Ostendorf 14:00: Ziga 18:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Motu Truck Caps 22:00: Vlass 29:00 Dan Kansteiner 32:00: Avery Pesce 35:00: Outdoor Research: The best is developed and tested in the brutal conditions the PNW and beyond 38:00: Rob McCutcheon 44:00: Kristal Dragon 48:00: Keaton Powell

    TPM Episode 492: Elan Factory Tour and Trip

  3. 29 Jun

    Best of Inappropriate Questions, Final Round

    Inappropriate Questions is how I end every show. The idea is that I find a friend of my guest and record 3 questions with them. The questions can be anything that gets the guest to tell a funny, crazy, embarrassing or really, any good story. The goal is to get some gold without pissing off my  guest when I surprise them with the questions. This week, I have a long list of legends on this highlight show.  Think Angel and Johnny Collinson, Stan Rey, Uncle E, Matt Reardon, Jaren Grob, Jeff Pensiero, Kevin Quinn, and many more. This is a fan favorite segment of the show, and the final "Best Of" show. Best of Inappropriate Questions Show Notes: 5:00: Alexi Godbout asks Stan Rey 9:30: Roy Tuscany asks Jay Rawe 12:30: Uncle E asks Matt Reardon 14:00: Josh Loubek asks Matt Reardon 16:00: Paul Butler asks Sid Pattison 18:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Motu Truck Caps 22:00: John Collinson asks Agnel Collinson 24:00: Angel Collinson asks Sage Cattabriga-Alosa 29:00: Cameron Card to Jaren Grob 31:00: Kevin Quinn 35:00:  Outdoor Research: The  best is developed and tested in the brutal conditions the PNW and beyond 36:00: Tim Manning asks Jeff Pensiero 44:00: I ask Bob Landers

  4. 22 Jun

    TPM Episode 490: Errol Kerr, Pro Skier, Olympian

    Errol Kerr's professional ski career is actually two ski careers.  A race part, where he was so close to making the World Cup and the US Alpine Ski Team and the other was his ski cross career, which was kick-started when he became a fully funded member of the US Ski Cross Team in his first race. Errol has competed all over the world, raced for Jamaica in the 2010 Olympics, and was a regular at the X-Games. But, while his life seemed perfect, it hasn't always been, and we talk about the highs of winning, the lows of mental health issues, and everything in between.  Connery Lundin and I ask the Inappropriate Questions Errol Kerr Show Notes: 4:00: The cover of Ski Magazine, Jamacia roots, Bay Area, growing up rich, BMX and Moto, moving to Truckee, losing his dad, racing and talent in Tahoe 20:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Motu Truck Caps 22:00: Support of the Brotherhood, pressure, realizing he wasn't going to make the US Alpine Team, partying, Ski Cross, making the US Skier Cross Team by accident, and Warren Miller 40:00: Outdoor Research: The  best is developed and tested in the brutal conditions the PNW and beyond 41:00: Jamaica Ski Team, money, almost not making the Olympics, injury, opening ceremonies, mental health, and what's next  57:00: Inappropriate Questions with Connery Lundin

  5. 15 Jun

    Ryan Schmies, Legendary Ski Artist

    Ryan Schmies is one of the most talented illustrators in action sports and his game changing ski art  singlehandedly helped change the look and feel of skiing in the early 2000's. While he's best known for dark graphics like the Hellbent and Public Enemy franchises that he created during his 15 years at K2 Skis, in recent years Schmies' artistical talents have been showcased by brands like J Skis, Smith Optics, REI, Ikon Pass, and more. On the podcast we talk about coming up in Wisconsin, art, High North Ski Camp, athletes, and life in the ski industry.  Members of the Cascade Posse attempt to ask the Inappropriate Questions. Ryan Schmies Show Notes: 4:00: Satanfinger, broken face, Wisconsin, skiing, and High North Camp 25:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 26:00: Shane Szocs, rooming with McConkey, art, learning tricks the old fashioned way, college and K2 42:30: Outdoor Research: The best is designed and tested in the brutal conditons of the PNW and beyond 44:00: Illustrating, athletes, China,   63:00: Inappropriate Questions with Andy Harris, Duane, and Travis Groves

    Ryan Schmies, Legendary Ski Artist

  6. 8 Jun

    Josh Berman, Legendary Ski Filmmaker

    Josh Berman was an Ivy Leaguer on his way to becoming a professional skier when a catastrophic knee injury derailed his chances of becoming pro. But Josh's passion for skiing was as strong as ever and pre-surgery, Josh strapped up his leg, headed up the mountain and went out and shot for his first Level 1 Production. What was supposed to be a 3-year adventure in filmmaking turned into an award-winning 25+ year career in snow. It's one of those episodes that I had to record, for historical purposes, before I end the Movement.  Freedle Cody asks the Inappropriate Questions. Josh Berman Show Notes: 4:00: Warren Miller, ghosts, Hibbert, and favorite athletes 25:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 26:00: Overachiever in HS, Dartmouth, Internship through connections, going from wanting to be a Dr. to a filmmaker, new school skiing, sponsorship, and knee injury 42:30: Outdoor Research: The best is designed and tested in the brutal conditions of the PNW and beyond 44:00: Starting Level 1 on 1 leg, jobs to pay for ski movies, getting footage early on, distribution, Super Unknown, the interns, ending at 20, making a feature,  63:00: Inappropriate Questions with Freedle Cody

    Josh Berman, Legendary Ski Filmmaker

  7. 1 Jun

    Outside Days Festival

    The Outside Days Festival is the crown jewel of what a festival should be in 2026. It is part industry summit, part independent film festival, part interactive brand activation hub, part park experience, and part incredible music festival all rolled up under the Outside umbrella.  This event was so well done. I used the access I was granted to take in as much as I could--to give you a peek behind the curtain.  I also got sound bites from 14 of the industry's greatest athletes and behind-the-scenes players, which makes for a fun episode. Outside Days Show Notes: 7:00: Robin Thurston 9:30: Jermey Bloom 13:30: Connor Hall 19:00: Peter from Lincoln Hills Cares 22:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 23:00: Paddy O 26:00: James Kelly 31:00: Stix 33:00: Tricia Byrnes 35:00: Cairo Foster 38:15: Andrew Cotty 40:30: Outdoor Research: The best is designed and tested in the brutal conditions of the PNW and beyond 42:00: Sierra Shafer 45:00: Chris Benchetler 47:00: Jeremy Jones 49:00: Amie Engerbretson

    Outside Days Festival

  8. 25 May

    TPM Episode 486: Bob Landers, Snow Farmer

    Bob Landers is a lifelong snowboarder, an underground entrepreneur, a cannabis expert, and a dear friend of mine for almost 40 years.  He's also a professional guide-but I don't disclose any information about what or where on the podcast. What I do is take you on BTS tour of what it was like to be a big-time Colorado cannabis grower, seller, and ski bum in the pre legal era of marijuana.  On the podcast we talk about privilege, snowboarding, a passion for weed, Dead Tour, meeting the right connections, the business, and the wild west of legal weed. Bob sure can tell a story, and this podcast is instantly one of my favorites.  Bob Landers Show Notes: 4:00: High School, weed, snowboarding in the 80's,  dropping out of college, and Dead Tour 22:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 23:00: Vail, back to school, the real world, The Man, trouble, secret rooms, The Gangula, search and rescue, 40:30: Outdoor Research: The best is designed and tested in teh PNW and beyond 42:00: That guy, the business, legalization, finding the perfect strain, and the wild west of legal weed 63:00: Inappropriate Questions with Matt Shannon

    TPM Episode 486: Bob Landers, Snow Farmer
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The Powell Movement is the podcast that pushes the envelope and is designed to be the go-to show for sports enthusiasts who want to know what it takes to achieve success.

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  • Creator
    Mike Powell
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    493
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mike Powell 2021
  • Show Website
    The Powell Movement

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