The Powell Movement Action Sports Podcast

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 always doing something rad with talented people. What he doesn’t do is too many interviews or podcasts, actually, this is his first.  We dive deep into his life and times  and his kindhearted, humble personality shine throughout.  Another do not miss episode! Austen Sweetin Show Notes: 3:00:  Nicknames, fitness, and building on his property 10:00:  Picking snowboarding at 5, magazines early on, skateboarding and hood 19:45:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code powell30 22:45:  Austin x Austen, the era of Rail Jam, and Krushing his first big opportunity 30:00:  Forum, filming in the streets, Pat Moore, and shutting Forum down 35:00:  LRG, who was he back then, partying 41:00:  10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone 42:00:  Yes, sponsors, money, and Absinthe   56:00:  Opener/Closer, his height, Travis Rice and High

Dana Dane is legendary storytelling rapper from Brooklyn who helped influence me in my formative years.  A chance zoom call with Dane connected us and once that happened, I made it my goal to get him on the podcast.  In the month leading up to recording, so much was happening with race in this country and the podcast talks about Dana’s life and times and how race seemed to play into them.  Dana Dane Show Notes: 3:00:  Father’s Day, Fanacake.com, and inventions 13 :00:  Systematic racism, single mom, and no male role models     22:00:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code drinkfast 10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone 22:30:  Fort Greene Projects, running numbers, and sports 26:00:  Art, graffiti, and dance 31:00:  Music and Art High School, Slick Rick, and writing rhymes 40:00:  Crack and Heroin in the neighborhood, community college, and Rick gets a tape out 45:00:  Dana Dane with Fame, Yo MTV Raps, and playing shows 51:30:  Getting screwed on his record d

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, a lot of hard work was put in to get Kathryn to her position today.  On the podcast we talk about growing up in North Carolina, ski bumming, getting gigs, losing them, and a whole lot more.  It’s the first business episode I’ve had in a while and it’s great! Kathryn Smith Show Notes: 3:00:  Not doing podcasts or washing her hands 8:00:  Blowing Rock, identical twin, and skiing 12:00:  Soccer, France, and HS 16:00:  College and Steamboat 21:00:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code drinkfast 10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone 22:45:  Moving to DC, SIA and trade shows 31:00:  Jordan Judd, Atomic, and being a distributer 36:00:  Powder Week, Amer re-shuffles the deck 41:15:  Amer re-shuffles the deck again and she’s out 45:00:  Skullcandy, stock, and titles 57:00:  Inappropriate Questions

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 made Brad stand out.  But his real talent was skiing and on the podcast we talk about “Daddy Rad” and his unique childhood, dominating the world of moguls, becoming the youngest person ever to make the US Ski Team, Plake, Freeze, K2, MSP, and so much more.  Do not miss this one. Brad Holmes Show Notes: 3:00:  The Virus, skiing and Daddy Rad 7:00:  Utah, freestyle, and scholarship in California 12:00:  Punk rock, moguls, aerials and ballet 16:00:  Bobby Burns, influences, and Palmer   20:15:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code powell30 Evo:  Get 20% off branded product with the code Powell20 22:00:  Getting on the US Team, Tanya Harding, and Olympics 27:00:  Bud Pro Mogul Tour, money, and the end of moguls 35:00:  Natural Born Skier,  Freeze Magazine, and Ask Brad 40:15:  10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone 41:1

Chris Grenier is part of a legendary East Coast snowboard crew that includes Scott Stevens, Austen Granger and Chris Beresford.  He pretty much raised himself at Mt Snow Academy, where he met the crew as a young stoner who had a unique style.  Fast forward 20 years and he’s been a pro snowboarder that’s ended video parts, had signature models and X Games Gold.  He had his problems… but they never impacted his pro career and now, he’s sober and killing it.  We talk about it all…. Chris Grenier Show Notes: 3:00:  Sports, dysfunctional childhood and hockey 8:00:  Skateboarding, snowboarding, High School 12:00:  Mt Snow Academy, having his own place at 15, selling weed and meeting Scott Stevens 15:00:  Style, Hood and Academy Snowboards 20:30:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code powell30 Evo:  Get 20% off branded product with the code Powell20 22:15:  What happens with school, Utah SFK and eS Game of Skate 29:00:  Keep Talking, Salomon, Get Real 35:00:  LRG, who was he back then, partying 39:15:  10 Ba

This week I chat with Brian Park form Pinkbike. Pinkbike sets the benchmark for what action sports websites should be. They are a hub that creates amazing content and serves as a sounding board for mountain biking.  On the podcast we talk about the site, the numbers, Brian’s life and times and a look at the Grim Donut. It’s a different type of episode and really interesting. Pinkbike Show Notes: 3:00:  Babies, comments on Pinkbike and user profiles 8:00:  Numbers, sponsored content and  working with brands  14:00:  Site in the 90’s and the impact of the virus on the bike world  19:30:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code powell30 Evo:  Get 20% off branded product with the code Powell20 21:30:  Increase in traffic, DTC,  who’s screwed, insurance and events 35:00:  Who is Brian Park:  Kites, bike shops and working for Rocky Mountain   42:30:  10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone 43:35:  The Grim Donut Project:  Building your own bike with your own specs and

James Woods is an X Games gold medalist that hails from England.  Let that sit in for a second.  Growing up in Sheffield, , Woodsy, as he’s known, learned how to shred on carpets that resembled tooth brushes more than they did snow…That never slowed him down as he’s proved himself on every level of the sport and has had an impressive career.  This is a fun one with one of the only personalities in contest skiing today.   James “Woodsy” Woods Show Notes: 3:00:  Injury, working out and being the best he can be 11:00:  Sheffield, finding skiing in the newspaper, and dry slopes    15:00:  Parental support and the British scene  21:30:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code powell30 Evo:  Get 20% off branded product with the code Powell20 23:00:  Who he looked up to, British World Championships and Pat Sharples 29:00:  Momentum Camp, London Freeze, Breckenridge, and being a social loner 37:00:  X-Games in Tignes         40:00:  10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyon

I have not had too many guests on the show as laid back and chill as Dave Bachinsky...Which is crazy as Dave is known for doing some insane things skateboard-wise but the rest of his life is all about creating and giving back.  But it was not always that way.  On the podcast we talk about his career, inspiration, his side hustle, and a whole lot more.  Another must listen episode… Dave Bachinsky Show Notes: 3:00:  Quarantine road trip, Olympics, and lifestyle changes 9:00:  Side Business, Lowell, Mass and family   21:15:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code powell30 Evo:  Get 20% off branded product with the code Powell20 22:45:  Street skating, sponsors, and California 28:00:  Sponsors, dirtbagging it, and Adio 33:00:  El Toro and Adidas       40:30:  10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone 41:35:  His style, Think and content 49:00:  Money, advice, and video part 55:00:  Inappropriate Questions

Marcus Caston’s ski career started in the race world. His goal was the Olympics but he didn’t get close. When he didn't make the college team, he was over it... But skiing is all he knows.  He got back into it through photography, which he parlayed into his first Warren Miller trip and his career takes off. Now, he’s on the other side of the lens and he’s become one of the most photographed and published skier of modern times. It’s a good episode Marcus Caston Show Notes: 4:00:  Quarantine travels and Utah 9:00:  Born into skiing, ski-bumming and Snowbird   20:15:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code powell30 Evo:  Get 20% off branded product with the code Powell20 21:45:  Soccer, size and school 26:00:  Ski racing, zip lines and not making the team 33:00:  Angry at skiing, finding the sport again through photography and Warren Miller 37:00:  His big break at Banzai Tour 40:30:  686 Technical Apparel:  The best outerwear in the world 10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports mo

Dan Egan is a legendary skier who doesn’t get the credit or press he deserves. Dan filmed countless movies with his brother as part of the “Egan Brothers” who stole the show at Warren Miller Moves of the late 80s and early 90’s. Before other “film” skiers were getting paid, Dan acted as athlete, agent and distributor, cashing in on all ends and really being a trailblazer for the non-traditional skier. Not many have done it like Dan Egan. Dan Egan Show Notes: 4:00:  Turmoil in business, Catholicism and the name Dan 9:00:  Boston, skiing and sailing 16:00:  Blue Hills, John and Babson College Soccer 20:45:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code powell30 Evo:  Get 20% off branded product with the code Powell20 22:30:  Who was he in his late teens, filming with Warren Miller and becoming The Egan Brothers 31:00:  The plan for finishing school, hitchhiking in the west and proving himself in Squaw 34:00:  Graduating Babson, making money at SIA, paving the way for movie-based skiers and Hot Dog The Movie 40:

Josh Dirksen has arguably the best turn in snowboarding and while that turn will define his legacy,  he’s done so much more in the sport.  Josh  doesn’t do that many interviews and has never done a podcast before, until now.  On the show,  we  talk about having 3 passports, coming up in Oregon, the Morrow glory days, Salomon, the Dirksen Derby, and more.   It’s a good one with a living legend.  Josh Dirksen Show Notes: 4:00:  Quarantine, worry, and his current job as a lifeguard in Switzerland 10:00:  Swimming, skateboarding, cross-country skiing and building endurance as a kid 16:00:  Snowboarding, other activities and  the Eugene crew 22:15:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code powell30 Evo:  Get 20% off branded product with the code Powell20 24:00:  Sponsor progression, Burton or Morrow and Jaymo  31 :00:  Filming, mentors and Robot Food 38:00:  June hip, progression/evolution 42:00:  686 Technical Apparel:  The best outerwear in the world 10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action

Alana Nichols’ title, President of the Women’s Sports Foundation, is pretty impressive but the road she took to get to that big desk will blow your mind.  From losing her dad, to growing up with her grandparents, to breaking her back, to a dark place, to gold medal position at the Paralympics, nothing has ever been easy for Alana…And that has never stopped her from doing anything.  Her story is incredible, a must listen. ace, to gold medal position at the Paralympics, nothing has ever been easy for Alana…And that has never stopped her from doing anything.  Her story is incredible, a must listen. Alana Nichols Show Notes: 4:00:  Pre-Olympic party, growing up in NM, and her name 11:00:  Raised by grandparents, snowboarding, and sports 15:00:  Paralyzed 20:45:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code powell30 Evo:  Get 20% off branded product with the code Powell20 22:30:  Challenges, finding basketball, darkness and college 30:00:  Paralympic Team, winning gold, skiing and her brother being murdered 40:30

KC Deane is the professional athlete version of a jack of all trades. He raced pro moto for a bit then graduated to pro skiing and later, pro mountain biking. With skiing and biking, KC made it and has been performing at the high level for a long time…. Now, KC is taking that work ethic and talent to Hollywood. On the podcast we talk about the ups and downs of his career, what happened with The Blank Collective, living in LA and a whole lot more. It’s a good one. KC Deane Show Notes: 4:00:  Knee Injury, quarantine, and almost Canada 12:00:  Ski family, backcountry at an early age, and home schooling 17:00:  Moto, mountain biking and skiing 22:30:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code powell30 Evo:  Get 20% off branded product with the code Powell20 24:00:  Park skier, Tahoe, and watching someone die 32:00:  Urban KC, breaking his back and quitting contests 38:00:  Filming, getting photos, being a go getter, shooting with Grant Gunderson, and breaking his neck 46:00:  686 Technical Apparel:  The best

Pat Moore has been a pro snowboarder for over a decade and while he’s done so much in his career, he’s more humble than most who are on the show.  It’ s like Pat doesn’t feel like he deserves everything that has come his ways….and nothing could be further from the truth.  On the podcast we talk about coming up in the pipe, getting on Forum, the end of that chapter, Volcom, X-Games, K2 and more.... Pat Moore Show Notes: 5:00:  Where was he when the world stopped and how does it impact snowboarding/life 7:00:  Holderness, family and Waterville embracing snowboarding 11:00:  Coaching, being a grom, and his crew 18:00:  Team Videos, and K2 additions and 21:00:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code powell30 Evo:  Get 20% off branded product with the code Powell20 23:00:  Starting on Burton, Forum and moving to Tahoe 30:00:  Filming with Grenade/Forum, street and  Burton buys Forum 35:00:  Backcountry, Olympic dreams and Video highlights 40:00:  The end of Forum, Volcom and Red Bull 43:00:  686 Technical A

Kimberly Plake has been a part of the ski industry for the past 40 years and she’s never done an in depth interview.  Yes, her husband Glen Plake gets all the notoriety but pretty much wherever Glen goes, Kimberly is by his side but she is not just arm candy.  Yes, she is good looking, a Texas Beauty Queen and former model, but she was a skier before she met Glen and now they ski together, forever.  The podcast is a cool look into Kimberly’s life and some things I’ve talked about with Glen…but from a different lens.  Brad Holmes asks the “Inappropriate Questions” and it’s another good one.  Kimberly Plake Show Notes: 4:00:  Corona Virus in Europe 13:00:  Texas, drill team, breaking her leg skiing, modeling and meeting Glen 27:30:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code powell30 Evo:  Get 20% off branded product with the code Powell20 686 Technical Apparel:  The best outerwear in the world 30:30:  Glen continued, proposal, and miscarriages 28:00:  Pissing off Kimberly and getting arrested in Jackson 31:

Vincent Gagnier is the last in the line of the Gagnier Brothers.  While hos older brothers helped shape the early days of freeskiing, Vinni is doing that now.  On the podcast we talk about his talented family, being a grom with access, what he thinks of judging, the future of skiing, and a whole lot more.  We close it out with “Inappropriate Questions” asked by Olympic Gold Medalist, Joss Christensen. Vincent Gagnier Show Notes: 5:00:  Corona Virus, brothers and sisters, and family business 10:00:  Other sports, getting into skiing and Antoine 15:00:  Charles, judging, and real ski winner 12:00:  High School, dropping out of college and sponsors 20:00:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code powell30 Evo:  Get 20% off branded product with the code Powell20 686 Technical Apparel:  The best outerwear in the world 23:00:  School in Utah, coaching, and his English 28:00:  Sponsors, money, and contests 31:00:  Breaking his back, coming back to win X Games, and ACL #1  40:00:  Spy Optic:  Get 20% off on thei

Keir Dillon was a fixture on the snowboard scene for over a decade.  You saw him in halfpipes, on podiums, on the mic and traveling the world with his “Frends” crew.  There is so much to Keir’s story and on the podcast we talk about a lot of snowboard success,  the letdown of not making the Olympics, starting a snowboard technology business with friends, taking that company and making it a brand that focuses on women, how the friends reacted to that, why he had to sell the business, drugs, and a lot more.  It’s a good one Keir Dillon Show Notes: 2:00:  ADD, the Poconos, and family 7:00:  Vert ramp in the backyard, starting  snowboarding, and Nationals 12:00:  High School, dropping out of college and sponsors 21:00:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code powell30 Evo:  The best online experience in action sports with retail to back it up 686 Technical Apparel:  The best outerwear in the world 23:30:  Breaking up with sponsors, Jake Burton, and pro living at home 29:00:  Traveling, friends before frends

Greg Stump has done it all; he spent time on 150 podiums during his ski career, shot with iconic filmmakers Dick Barrymore and Warren Miller, and then, decided to become a filmmaker himself.  This year, Greg Joins Dick and Warren in the US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame.  I’m willing to bet that Greg is now one of the more eccentric people in the Hall and his unique personality makes for an entertaining podcast that’s strange at times Greg Stump Show Notes: 2:00:  What happened when I was at his house and growing up in Maine  and being a grom 19:00:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code powell30 Evo:  The best online experience in action sports with retail to back it up 686 Technical Apparel:  The best outerwear in the world 21:30:  Radio in High School, competing, ski camp 26:45:  Winning, and meeting and The Harry Leonard Ski Shows 32:00:  Dick Barrymore, Warren Miller, starting his own thing and meeting Plake 45:30:  Spy Optic:  Get 20% off on their site Spyoptic.com using the code TPM20 10 Barrel

Matt Belzile is a professional snowboarder based in Whistler.  These days, most know Matt as one of the Manboys, Matt’s crew in Whistler that does everything together.  While Matt has found a comfortable home creating yearly video projects with the Manboys, he’s not new to the game at all, he’s been a paid professional for over 15 years and while there were the standard bumps in Matt’s snowboarding career, Matt has become one of the best pro’s at investing his money and making it work for him.  We talk about it all and it’s a good one.  Matt Belzile Show Notes: 2:00:  Corona Virus, Ottawa, and skiing to snowboarding 7:30:  Local hero’s, quitting gymnastics, and going to college 13:00:  Whistler, Westbeach, and K2 19:00:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code powell30 Evo:  The best online experience in action sports with retail to back it up 686 Technical Apparel:  The best outerwear in the world 21:30:  Being Canadian, The Standard let down, and weird stuff with brands 29:00:  Money, going pro, inves

Julien Regnier is one of the founding fathers of new school skiing.   Before there were twin tips there were pockets of bump skiers wanting to get in the snowboard park and land backwards.  Julien was in that first group that all quit moguls to invent the sport, product, tricks and culture.  On the podcast, we talk about growing up in a ski family of champions, bump skiing, finding a new way to ski, founding Armada, getting fired from Armada, going to Black Crows and more… Julien Regnier Show Notes: 2:00:  Drinking, his mom’s ski career, getting lost in the mountain 8:00:  The Sports School, mogul skiing, and Olympics   15:00:  Who is new school first? 19:30:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code powell30 Evo:  The best online experience in action sports with retail to back it up 686 Technical Apparel:  The best outerwear in the world 22:30:  More Olympics, moguls weren’t ready, and quitting moguls 30:00:  Moving to Canada, Pow Air, starting Armada 38:30:  Early Success, business, and changes 44:00: