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. Heimana Reynolds, Pro Skateboarder, Olympian

    2D AGO

    Heimana Reynolds, Pro Skateboarder, Olympian

    Heimana Reynolds is an Olympic Skateboarder, a lifelong surfer, proud Hawaiian, and a HEST athlete.  Since I spent this weekend at HESTIVAL, a three-day celebration of friends, music, and  the outdoors, this episode includes a few minutes from HESTIVAL. I first chat with old friend and HEST founder Aaron Ambuske. After that, while I usually don't have many skateboarders on the show, Heimana is my second World Champion park skater-who also slays the streets and surf.  It's an event and an athlete episode with a HEST connection.   Heimana Reynolds Show Notes: 4:00: Opportunities, Hawaii, locals only, skateboarding, culture, and hard to get invited to things 22:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 23:30: California, Olympic announcement, how did that change him, X Games, competitiveness, Shawn White, and sponsors 39:00: Outdoor Research: The best is designed and tested in the brutal elements of the Pacific Northwest and beyond 40:00: Contest money, Olympic experience, and his Paris Olympic job 45:00: Inappropriate Questions

    1h 1m
  2. Chris Garcin, Co-Founder, Pit Viper

    APR 27

    Chris Garcin, Co-Founder, Pit Viper

    Chris Garcin is living a ski bum or anyone's dream life and it all began when his good friend broke a pair of sunglasses.  This week's podcast is Chris's story of going from a passionate skier his whole life, to Boulder, to coaching, to almost giving up on the ski lifestyle and settling for "real world." And then, his rockstar of a good friend came over to his house with an idea, Pit Viper, that became a joke, a brand, a business, and today, a real business. The Pit Viper story is a fun one and former VP of Brand, Spencer Harkins, asks the Inappropriate Questions. Chris Garcin Show Notes: 4:00: Reeling in, Colorado, Ski Club, Crested Butte, Vail, and Utah 21:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 22:00: Chuck Mumford, the real Pit Viper Origin Story, what did ownership look like on paper, early road antics, early diy product, running out of that product and Larry The Enticer 39:00: Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 40:00: Other influencers, when did he get rich, post pandemic mistakes, giving away stuff, imitation and fake products, and normie glasses.  57:00: Inappropriate Questions with Spencer Harkins

    1h 6m
  3. The 420 Episode

    APR 20

    The 420 Episode

    The 420 Episode is a collection of true stories from myself, friends, and athletes that I think you'll find entertaining.  I've never done a proper 4/20 episode before, and I wanted to make sure I got one in before I end this podcast.  So, this week you get a different episode. It's the 420 episode, the weed episode, the cannabis episode, the marijuana episode. If you have kids, maybe have them skip this podcast. But if you like to laugh, tune in.  Some names have been changed to protect identity and image.     420 Show Notes: 4:00: Powell Canada story and Mike French story 23:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 25:00: Cam Hoffman Story, Bobby Landers story 39:00: Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 40:00: DJ Mullet Story, Powell Louisville story with Wade Whitman

    1h 1m
  4. Ben and Luca Harrington, Pro Skiers

    APR 13

    Ben and Luca Harrington, Pro Skiers

    Benny and Luca Harrington were both born to be pro skiers. Their parents were featured in Warren Miller movies in the 90's, and these kids were born with skiing genes and the passion to be the best.  And right now, the Harrington brothers are killing it.  Benny's the built-like-a-tank older brother that's 2-time Olympic halfpipe skier and Luca is coming off back-to-back seasons of X Games Slopestyle Gold and recently took home his first piece of Olympic hardware with a Bronze.  It's the "2 brothers, one podcast," episode and Uncle E asks the Inappropriate Questions. Benny and Luca Harrington Show Notes: 4:00: Ben Harrington, Brothers, ripping parents, dual passports, competing at 6, making it from NZ, not being on the national team after being on the national team, knee injury, 23:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 25:00: Sponsors, Olympics, judging, what's next and Inappropriate Questions with Uncle E 39:00: Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 40:00: Luca Harrington, being delivered by another pro skier's mom, big bro's shadow, X Games, trick progression, contracts, his first Olympics, and Benny 57:00: Inappropriate Questions with Uncle E and Benny Harrington

    1h 6m
  5. TPM Episode 479: Josh Malczyk, Global Brand Director, K2/Line

    APR 13

    TPM Episode 479: Josh Malczyk, Global Brand Director, K2/Line

    Josh Malczyk is the Global Brand Director for K2 and Line Skis, he's a good friend, and a guy that I saw go from the bottom of the barrel of ski marketing with a niche brand, to the top of the food chain directing one of the industry's most iconic brands....From the core skier wearing Tall T's to the collared shirt wearing brand guy. It's fun to see friends grow up/move up and last time I talked with Josh on the podcast, he was secretly on his way out of Line Skis for the first time. On part 2,we talk about leaving his job, Season Equipment, coming back to Elevate Outdoor Collective, how K2 became a boot company, and how to bring K2 Skis back. Josh Malczyk Show Notes: 4:00: Athletes, round 1 at K2, and the beginning of Season Equipment 22:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 24:00: Season, snowboard factories in Dubai, Josh's last Season, and back to Elevate 42:00: Outdoor Research: The best comes out of the Pacific Northwest 45:00: Round 2 at K2 and it's a different company, promoted the top, travel, and more 63:00: Inappropriate Questions with Stewart Beall

    1h 3m
  6. TPM EPISODE 478: PAIN MCSHLONKEY PMS RECAP

    MAR 30

    TPM EPISODE 478: PAIN MCSHLONKEY PMS RECAP

    The Pain McShlonkey Classic, aka the PMS, is the most important ski event in the world. While some may argue that the Olympics and the X Games are the crown jewels of snow, anyone who's been to Palisades for the PMS knows that, winning Saucers is more important than winning medals. Shane McConkey is the most important and arguably the best skier of our time, and that's why celebrating his legacy is so important. On top of his ski legacy, the dude was one of the funniest humans I've ever met, and he had the unique ability to make anyone and everyone feel like they were part of his inner circle. He's missed by so many and this podcast takes you behind the scenes on McConkey weekend! Pain McShlonkey Classic Show Notes: 4:00: Palisades crew and day 1 12:30: Matt Peterson 17:30: Mike Rosen 28:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Insta360 Cameras:  The only action sports cam that matters. Get a free gift with purchase over at the site. 20:00: Daron Rahlves 27:00: Cam Hoffman and Barb Gardner 29:00: Race Intro 34:00: Mike Rogge 36:00: Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 39:00: Tyler Curle 50:00: Mike AK

    56 min
  7. TPM Episode 477: Kevin Quinn, Points North Heli Founder, Pro Skier, Pro Hockey Player

    MAR 23

    TPM Episode 477: Kevin Quinn, Points North Heli Founder, Pro Skier, Pro Hockey Player

    Kevin Quinn, the founder of Points North Heli and a true Alaska pioneer, has done more rad stuff than almost anyone I've had on the podcast. He went from pro hockey player, to ski instructor, to pro skier, to entrepreneur, to famous pilot, to coach, and that's just some of what Kevin has done. He also did time in Tahoe with folks like Kreitler, McConkey and so many more; when life was all about shredding, jumping off things and shenanigans. But Kevin didn't ski bum forever though, he started a heli ski business- with no idea how to manage the books, then he figured it out without going bankrupt, and eventually, lived the American Heli Ski dream life. Not too bad for a kid that dropped out of high school and made a name for himself in team sports by using his fists.    Kevin Quinn Show Notes: 4:00: Flying, death, the early days of Palisades, the bungee and B.A.S.E. crew, and PSIA with Greg Harms 21:00: Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. Insta360 Cameras:  The only action sports cam that matters. Get a free gift with purchase over at the site. 23:00:  Hockey, figuring out life in Palisades, sponsorship, heli skiing, believing he could start his own operation with no money or understanding of business and the Gold pass   43:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 45:00:  The PTSD of owing so much money, accidents, what is going on in Tahoe now, the best AK athletes, long lines with Micah Black,   67:00: Inappropriate Questions

    1h 15m
  8. Cassie Able, Founder Wild Rye, Smith, Grand Targhee

    MAR 16

    Cassie Able, Founder Wild Rye, Smith, Grand Targhee

    Cassie Abel had a different road than most to the ski industry. While her peers were spending as much time as possible on snow, Cassie was winning 4 State Championships in HS before her Hall of Fame collegiate career. After a stint of a 9-5 lifestyle, Cassie got sucked into the ski industry, first with resort marketing, and then on the brand side with Smith.  But when her dream job left town, Cassie stayed back in Sun Valley, started a PR agency,  eventually jumped into entrepreneurship with her Ski and Mountain Bike start up, Wild Rye. This is fun episode with a passionate, tenacious, awesome person.  Maro LeBlance asks the Inappropriate Questions. Cassie Abel Show Notes: 4:00: Chelsea Handler, Vashon Island, K2, Elite HS, 4x State Champion, and College  21:00: Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. Insta360 Cameras:  The only action sports cam that matters. Get a free gift with purchase over at the site. 24:00: Work, coaching, getting a job at Targhee, Smith, and the decision. 42:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 45:00:  Leaving Smith, PR, starting a brand, challenges, buying her partner out, big accounts, and what's her end game  63:00: Inappropriate Questions with Maro LeBlance

    1h 11m
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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
    483
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mike Powell 2021
  • Show Website
    The Powell Movement

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