Only Friends on a Pow Day

Austin

All about that snow life! Epic destinations, the local legends, hot tips, where to go, epic stories and great adventures. We will update our listeners on what's hot, what incoming, and what's changing the game! Great for skiers, snowboarders, travel enthusiasts and just those keen to come along for the ride. 

  1. From X Games → The Winter Olympics: Snowboarding & Skiing’s Biggest Medal Threats | Only Friends on a Pow Day (S2E1)

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    From X Games → The Winter Olympics: Snowboarding & Skiing’s Biggest Medal Threats | Only Friends on a Pow Day (S2E1)

    Season 2 of Only Friends on a Pow Day begins with a deep dive into how X Games performance sets the tone for Olympic success. Austin & Lachy break down the athletes, events, and storylines shaping the road to the Winter Olympics — from Scotty James’ legacy run to the next generation of Aussie and Kiwi talent making waves across snowboarding and freestyle skiing. This episode explores the real systems behind elite winter sport: funding, sponsorship, performance pathways, and the pressure of peaking when it matters most. ❄️ Winter Olympics Series — New episodes incoming 🎧 Stay frothy #WinterOlympics #XGames #Snowboarding #FreestyleSkiing #SnowCulture #OnlyFriendsOnAPowDay Support the show Thanks for listening, stay frothy and have fun!

    48 min
  2. Ep 20 - From Leopard Print to Trade Shows: The Rise of Pimp My Poles | Only Friends on a Pow Day

    11/26/2025

    Ep 20 - From Leopard Print to Trade Shows: The Rise of Pimp My Poles | Only Friends on a Pow Day

    This week we sit down with Imi Scott, the designer and founder behind Pimp My Poles — the custom ski-pole wrap brand changing the look, feel, and fun of the snow industry. What started as a spontaneous leopard-print bike wrap has become a global side-hustle-turned-business, now seen on mountains across Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Canada and beyond. Imi joins Austin live from the trade show to talk creativity, building a brand with personality, and why ski poles deserve as much style as jackets and skis. We get into:  🎿 How Pimp My Poles started (by total accident)  ✨ Sustainability + giving scratched poles a second life  🔥 Wrapping poles at après parties (yes, really)  👀 Disability-friendly cane wraps  🤝 Collabs with Nobody’s Princess + future artist projects  🌏 Going global: Whistler, NZ, Japan, Europe  😂 Trade show chaos, TikTok fame, and the “Fairy Pole Mother” energy It’s equal parts founder story, snow culture, and pure creativity — with plenty of laughs and ski-bum honesty along the way. If you love skiing, design, or people building fun things from scratch… this one is an instant favourite. #pimpmypoles #skiseason #australiansnow #snowpodcast #skiaustralia #customgear #sustainablegear #snowsportslife #womeninsnowsports #apresski #snowculture #fallscreek #hotham #perisher #queenstownnz #whistlerblackcomb #snowmachine #skiinglife #leopardprintlife #skiindustry #snowcommunity #mountainsarecalling #wintervibes #aussieskiers #snowvibes #snowcrew #skifashion #onlyfriendsonapowday #poldaddy #fairypolemother Support the show Thanks for listening, stay frothy and have fun!

    24 min
  3. Ep 19 – Thread Wallets | How a Simple Idea Became a Global Lifestyle Brand | Only Friends on a Pow Day

    11/17/2025

    Ep 19 – Thread Wallets | How a Simple Idea Became a Global Lifestyle Brand | Only Friends on a Pow Day

    From a lost wallet in Hawaii to a global lifestyle brand — Thread Wallets joins Austin live from the Snow Sports Industry Tradeshow to share one of the best founder stories you’ve ever heard. Austin chats with Trevor and Mark from Thread Wallets, diving into how a simple elastic wallet inspired by surf culture grew into a worldwide accessories brand stocked in surf, skate, snow, and boutique stores around the globe. This episode covers:  • The Hawaii moment that sparked the brand 🌊  • Turning minimalism into expression through colour + design  • Collabs with The North Face, Brixton & Cotopaxi  • Entering the Australian market for the first time 🇦🇺  • Why quality + intention + culture build the strongest brands  • And… the great “fanny pack” vs “bum bag” cultural revelation 👀 A feel-good, high-energy conversation about creativity, business, and building something meaningful. 🎧 Listen now and meet Thread Wallets — the brand built on simplicity, expression and a whole lot of love. #onlyfriendsonapowday #threadwallets #lifestylebrand #brandstory #surfskatesnow #australiansnow #skiindustry #snowindustryaustralia #wallets #outdoorstyle #brandbuilding #globalbrand #entrepreneurlife #australianpodcast #powdayvibes Support the show Thanks for listening, stay frothy and have fun!

    25 min
  4. Ep 18 – The Baton Pass | Lachy Keevers – XTM Performance | Only Friends on a Pow Day

    11/09/2025

    Ep 18 – The Baton Pass | Lachy Keevers – XTM Performance | Only Friends on a Pow Day

    From rental shop to marketing boss — Lachy Keevers has done it all. Live from the Snow Sports Industry Tradeshow, Austin and Matty sit down with long-time mate and XTM Marketing Manager Lachy Keevers to unpack his 20-year career in snow, from Falls Creek beginnings to managing Olympians with Oakley and leading one of Australia’s biggest winter brands. 🎙️ Recorded on-site at SIA Tradeshow 2025, this episode dives into:  • Lachy’s 20+ seasons and how he turned passion into a career  • The evolution of the Aussie snow industry — and the comeback post-COVID  • From Oakley goggles to Olympic glory — managing athletes like Scotty James  • Why mateship and community keep this industry alive  • Plus, concussions, golf simulators, and a lot of laughs 🎧 Listen now, leave a review, and back your local snow legends Support the show Thanks for listening, stay frothy and have fun!

    16 min
  5. Ep 17: Steve Lee & Pete Forras | Legacy, Larrikins & the Golden Era of Aussie Snow | OFOAPD

    11/06/2025

    Ep 17: Steve Lee & Pete Forras | Legacy, Larrikins & the Golden Era of Aussie Snow | OFOAPD

    Australian ski royalty meets pub-story gold. Steve Lee and Pete Forras join Austin and Matty for an unfiltered deep dive into World Cup glory, near-death powder days, and how XTM and ROJO shaped the snow scene from Falls Creek to Japan. Recorded live at the SIA Australia Tradeshow, Episode 17 of Only Friends on a Pow Day celebrates the legacy of Australian skiing legends Steve Lee and Pete Forras — two mates whose friendship carved the path for generations of snow lovers. From racing in Europe and jumping the infamous Camel Humps in Val Gardena, to launching ROJO, XTM, and mentoring the next wave of Aussie skiers, this is a masterclass in grit, guts, and good humour. 💥 Highlights include: Steve’s wild World Cup memories — and the day he defied his coach and jumped the Camels.Pete’s transition from Olympian to building one of Australia’s biggest snow brandsHow ROJO and XTM became household namesLegendary Japan powder missions, darts in Verbier, and that one tow-surf gone wrong at BellsAn unforgettable yarn about courage, mateship, and the golden era of Aussie snow. 🎧 Subscribe & follow the stoke: https://www.youtube.com/@OnlyFriendsonaPowDay #OnlyFriendsOnAPowDay #SteveLee #PeteForras #XTMPerformance #ROJOOuterwear #SkiAustralia #FallsCreek #HakubaJapan #SkiLegends #SnowIndustry #SIAAustralia #SkiCulture #PowDayPodcast Support the show Thanks for listening, stay frothy and have fun!

    46 min
  6. Ep 16 – Women of Snow | Liv, Morgs & Sophie on Rhythm, Retail & Repping | On-Site at SIA Tradeshow | OFOAPD

    10/16/2025

    Ep 16 – Women of Snow | Liv, Morgs & Sophie on Rhythm, Retail & Repping | On-Site at SIA Tradeshow | OFOAPD

    In Episode 16 of Only Friends on a Pow Day, recorded live at the SIA Australia Tradeshow in Canberra, Austin sits down with Liv, Morgs, and Sophie — three women who’ve carved out inspiring careers in snow sports. From Rhythm Japan roots to repping brands like Nitro, Blacklight Distribution, and Smith, plus leading retail at Perisher and beyond, these women share the highs, challenges, and lessons from the snow industry. We cover: 🎿 Sophie’s path from housekeeping to Rep of the Year for Nitro🏔️ Morgs’ journey from Hotham retail to leading with Vale/Perisher🌊 Liv’s shift from surf to snow, running Rhythm guest services, and now Smith Optics💪 Female leadership, representation, and building careers in snow sports🍜 Trade show chaos, ramen dinners, and what keeps the froth aliveA celebration of women in snow, culture, and community — with plenty of laughs and trade show energy. 🎧 Full episode → https://www.onlyfriendsonapowday.com.au/episodes/ep16 🔥 Subscribe → https://www.youtube.com/@UCssIXwWwt9e_wVsj5UOZNfQ  Support the show Thanks for listening, stay frothy and have fun!

    21 min
  7. Ep 15 – Falls Creek to Japow | Tommy “Tomba” Costa on Ski Culture & Legends | Only Friends on a Pow Day

    10/14/2025

    Ep 15 – Falls Creek to Japow | Tommy “Tomba” Costa on Ski Culture & Legends | Only Friends on a Pow Day

    Recorded live at the SIA Tradeshow in Canberra, Only Friends on a Pow Day sits down with Tommy “Tomba” Costa — Falls Creek local, mogul competitor, freestyle pioneer, and Niseko guide to Shaun White, Tanner Hall, and some of the biggest names in skiing. From cork 3s to iconic film segments, gear talk (K2 Reckoners, Pettitors), and decades of influence on Australian and Japanese ski culture, Tomba’s story is raw, inspiring, and hilarious. 👉 Listen now on Spotify, Apple, YouTube & more Support the show Thanks for listening, stay frothy and have fun!

    17 min
  8. Ep 14 - From Powder Dreams to Property Schemes: Clayton Kernaghan on Niseko’s Wild Ride | OFOAPD

    09/25/2025

    Ep 14 - From Powder Dreams to Property Schemes: Clayton Kernaghan on Niseko’s Wild Ride | OFOAPD

    In Episode 14 of Only Friends on a Pow Day, Austin sits down with Clayton Kernaghan - Canadian shredder, founder of Black Diamond Lodge, and one of Hokkaido’s most respected guides. Clayton shares: His early days arriving in Japan during the snowboard boom 🌊Building Black Diamond Lodge and guiding the world’s best pros 🎿The rise of heli & cat skiing in Niseko 🚁Why Japan’s real estate market feels more like crypto 💰How Niseko shifted from powder chasers to status seekers 📸The future of ski culture in Japan and beyond 🌏Clayton takes us deep into the history of Niseko, starting with his first trip in the mid-90s when snowboarding exploded in Japan. He shares how he built Black Diamond Lodge, grew a guiding business that attracted the world’s best pros, and eventually pioneered heli and cat-skiing operations in Hokkaido. But Clayton isn’t just here for nostalgia. He’s brutally honest about the real estate chaos gripping Niseko - where agents legally flip properties within a day, driving prices through the roof and reshaping local culture. From wild bubble years to today’s luxury-focused scene, Clayton explains how Niseko has changed and what that means for staff, locals, and visiting riders. This is an episode about snow, business, culture, and the fine line between progress and profiteering. Whether you’re a powder hound, a snow industry insider, or just curious about Japan’s ski boom, this one’s for you. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms  👉 Don’t forget to like, comment & subscribe for more ski stories! Support the show Thanks for listening, stay frothy and have fun!

    1h 6m
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All about that snow life! Epic destinations, the local legends, hot tips, where to go, epic stories and great adventures. We will update our listeners on what's hot, what incoming, and what's changing the game! Great for skiers, snowboarders, travel enthusiasts and just those keen to come along for the ride. 

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  • Creator
    Austin
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Only Friends on a Pow Day
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