The Powell Movement Action Sports Podcast

Spencer O’Brien is one of the top slopestyle competitors in the world, which is an amazing feat considering that she suffers from Rheumatoid Arthritis.  On the podcast, we talk about her decorated snowboarding career, what the Olympics mean to her and how she is still able to compete while suffering from a debilitating disease.  Don’t’ miss it! Spencer O'Brien Show Notes 1:15:  What is Spencer up to now? 3:49:  Vancouver sports and growing up in Alert Bay and getting into skiing 6:00:  Three girls and how they were raised and working on fishing boats 9:00:  Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) and Diecutstickers.com (Listen for 10% off your first order with DCS 15) 10:15: Getting into snowboarding at 11 and riding everything at contests 15:00:  Riding pipe, Olympic dreams and then getting into slopestyle 19:00: Air awareness and gymnastics backgrounds and where does snowboarding go 23:00:  Who was she in high school and what was she like? 24:13:  Sponsored sister living in Whistler and how does Sp

Jaimeson Keegan’s professional life has been one that every high school kid, who’s not the best at what they do sports-wise, dreams of.  He went from college to the music industry in Seattle when it was on fire and left that world for a company, RedBull, that no-one had really heard of yet.  That career choice created countless opportunities, the latest of which is his decade old sports agency, Superheroes Management.  For a desk jockey, he has a great story.   Jaimeson Keegan Show Notes 2:29:  What does an average week look like for Jaimeson 5:00:  Growing up in Rhode Island, sports, skateboarding, punk rock and family 12:43:  Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) and Diecutstickers.com (Listen for 10% off your first order with DCS 15) 14:00:  Indiana University, fraternities and more 19:25:  Moving to Seattle, bussing tables  and getting into the music business 29:15:  RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack.  Click here: RESQWATER and Sierra At Tahoe 31:40:  Gettin

Bobby Brown didn’t start skiing until he was 11 years old and just 7 years later found himself standing on top of the X-Games podium, which he considers more important than the Olympics.  Bobby and I talk about coming up, his career, his final shot at Olympic Gold and everything in between. Bobby Brown Show Notes: 1:17:  What is Bobby up to now and what was his summer like 2:25:  Watching the Broncos lose the Super Bowl when he was in Sochi 3:50:  Getting into skiing at 11 years old, the X-Games and what other sports he was into.  6:41:  Is he one of those natural athletes that is good at everything and High School 10:00:  Being inspired by Jonny Moseley and skiing everyday 11:30:  13:30:  Was there any academy training in his life? 14:00:  Skiing for 7 years and then winning X-Games gold and how the progression of tricks worked for Bobby 15:40:  Bobby’s Sponsors:  Smith, Red Bull, GoPro, Lifeproof and Salomon 16:04:  Evo (listen for special offer) and Diecutstickers.com (Listen for 10% off your first order

Kimmy  Fasani has never let the lows of life drag her down and she’s been through some painful experiences on her way to and at the peak of her snowboarding career.   She also hasn’t let the highs of being a top level professional snowboarder get to her head.   How long will that career last now that, coming of her best season ever on paper, Kimmy is pregnant with Chris Benchetler’s baby and her contracts are set to expire?  Hear what Kimmy has to say on the podcast.   Kimmy Fasani Show Notes: 1:11:  Chasing Adventure and the ski and snowboard rivalry 5:39:  Born and raised in Truckee and having a single mom and a 1-legged dad. 9:00:   Evo (listen for special offer) and Diecutstickers.com (Listen for 10% off your first order with DCS 15) 11:29:  Skiing at 2 years old and getting her first snowboard at 9 and being an only child 15:32:  Her USSA days and competition and gymnastics 17:50:  Losing her dad at 14 and how that affects her 22:00   RESQWATER and Sierra At Tahoe    23:30:  Getting a call from Shannon D

 Kris “Jaymo” Jamieson is one of the nicest and unintentionally cool people you will ever meet.  He doesn’t try to be the man, he just is and his passion is contagious.  He’s done everything you can do in action sports at the highest level, from being an athlete, media personality, desk jockey and now, to start up partner.  He’s never done anything soley for money, it’s always been about passion and the money has followed.   Kris 'Jaymo' Jamieson Show Notes  2:00:  What is Evo Gimbals  and traveling to China 6:03:  Growing up in Hawaii, getting his first surf board from Gerry Lopez.  Skateboarding is the catalyst for everything that he’s ever done 10:40:   Evo (listen for special offer) and Diecutstickers.com (Listen for 10% off your first order with DCS 15) 12:00:  Moving back to OR and getting in to skiing and then snowboarding 14:50:  Going to OSU and what kind of dude was he, dropping out and working at Hoodoo Ski bowl 16:45:  Meeting Mike Olson and Pete Saari and getting on Gnu 17:50:  Riding for Gnu and

While Sage Cattabriga Alosa had set his goal on being a professional skier, his ski career was made in one shoot and he never looked back.   From racing in Wyoming to chasing the Collins Brothers around in Utah, Sage honed his craft and became one of the best skiers of his time.  His exploits are legendary, his movie segments many and his outlook on things is a little bit different and that’s just one of the things that makes him awesome on and off the hill.   Sage Cattabriga Alosa Show Notes: 1:54:  Sage’s compound and having twins two months early 5:50:  Born in his grandmother’s house 9:00:   Evo (listen for special offer) and Diecutstickers.com (Listen for 10% off your first order with DCS 15) 10:18:  Moving to Alta, Wyoming growing up  and how he got into skiing 15:06:  Traveling to Oregon, living in a teepee 19:20:  Ski racing and skiing at Targhee and what movies is he into in high school? 24:15:   RESQWATER and Sierra At Tahoe  25:41:  Winning a pair of skis from Plake, moving to Bend, going to colle

When Matt Sterbenz finished at the U  of M, he left the Midwest in search of bigger mountains that would help him achieve his goal of becoming a pro skier.  When Matt turned his dream into a reality, he could finally peak behind the curtains of the ski industry.  When he realized he didn’t like what he saw, he decided take matters in own hands.  He starts 4FRNT Skis as a vehicle to help evolve the sport he loves and after 15 years of no profit, is forced to sell. On the podcast Matt shares all the details and how the future looks for the Jason Levinthal owned, 4FRNT.   Matt Sterbenz Show Notes 1:15:   Matt is at the old office and 4FRNT is moving headquarters.  What is the new space for? 3:45:  Tinkering and Eric Hjorleifson. 5:45:  Growing up and skiing in Chicago. 8:43:  Going to three high schools 10:11:  Evo (listen for special offer) and Diecutstickers.com (Listen for 10% off your first order with DCS 15) 11:30:  Sports and skiing moguls 17:56:  Summer camps and being inspired by Whistler and the people

Howard Katkov is doing something that’s never been done in the ski industry with his “Fight the Man, Own the Mountain Campaign.” He started as a surfer then became a student, lawyer, developer, manufacturer, corporate executive and for over a decade, he’s   been the owner of RED Mountain.  Now, he’s creating the opportunity for everyone to own a piece of what he and many others think is the best skiing in North America.  Find out his story and all about owning RED. Howard Katkov Show Notes: 2:15:  Growing up and surfing 5:15:  High School without his parents and skiing 6:35:  College, Law School 10:00: Evo (listen for special offer) and Diecutstickers.com (Listen for 10% off your first order with DCS 15) 11:34:  Starting a Law Firm right out of Law School and then starting a development firm and doing huge deals and then the 1990’s hit 14:09:  The Makeup business, selling to Estee Lauder and going to work for them 17:40:  Skiing and life at that point 19:24:  How did he hear about RED Mountain, going there an

Nate Bozung was once the young buck on Forum Snowboards who oozed style.  He fully embraced the rockstar lifestyle and rode with it.  Nate created brands, owned companies, traveled the world, blew money, and lived the drinking life to the fullest.  Now, Nate is back in Utah, living a life of moderation (for Nate) and figuring out what to do next.   Nate Bozung Show Notes: 1:30:  What is Nate up to now, going to a wedding and snowboarding  4:00:  Growing up in CA and being Mormon 7:21:  Team sports, skiing, and skateboarding  9:38:   Evo (listen for special offer) and Diecutstickers.com (Listen for 10% off your first order with DCS 15) 11:31:  Moving to Utah and meeting with Jordan Mendenhall 13:02:  Getting into snowboarding getting noticed and getting on Forum 15:00:  What were the Forum days like? 16:43:  How teams and snowboarding has changed 19:00:  Super model types that he’s into and Hollywood 22:28:  How do things end with Forum? 24:34:  RESQWATER is Proactive Recovery. 25:00:  Nate doing it on his ter

Scott Stevens is one of the most creative snowboarders out there and his skills on a trampoline are second to none.  He’s not a household name but he should be.  Instead, he’s a blue-collar snowboarder who is comfortable in front of the camera, not crowds.  I caught up with Scott at High Cascade Snowboard Camp to talk about his life and career.  Scott Stevens Show Notes 2:27:  Scott’s history at High Cascade Snowboard Camp and who influenced him 4:00:  Who rides like him in snowboarding 6:25:  Defenders of Awesome and innovating every year 8:07:  Who is he inspired by today:  Cole Navin 9:06:  Sponsors for Scott today:  Capita, Smith, 32, Coal, Union, Magical Gogo,  Theory Skateshop 10:10:  Evo (listen for special offer) and Diecutstickers.com (Listen for 10% off your first order with DCS 15) 11:44:  Growing up in Massachusetts and family 12:36:  Played baseball year-round through high school 14:00:  His dad takes him for lessons at Mt Tom 15:00:  The Capita team 16:00:  Did he ever ski? And how did snowboa

Scot Schmidt is a legend in mountain towns across the globe.  He blazed a trail that inspired generations of skiers and created a way for ski athletes to monetize their talents outside of competition.    From learning to ski in Montana to moving to Squaw Valley with the goal of making the US Ski Team…. Skiing was “It” for him.   When money became a barrier to making the team, found himself shooting with local photographers and, eventually, traveling the world in the pursuit of good snow. 1:25:  What is Scot Schmidt up to in the offseason 3:00:  Growing up in Montana and how he got into skiing and skateboarding 5:45:  Joining the Bridger Bowl Ski Team, competitiveness, and HS 9:45:  What his parents think of him choosing to ski over everything else 11:18:   Evo (listen for special offer) and Diecutstickers.com (Listen for 10% off your first order with DCS 15) 12:51:  Moving to Squaw Valley with nothing 14:40:  Has he always been the quiet guy?  Did that impact his ski career? 15:45:  Racing in Squaw Valley and

John Spriggs is known for many things:  Being a professional skier for over a decade, taking his basketball height and making it work in the terrain park and backcountry and, most recently, a high-profile arrest for assault and other charges.  Fresh out rehab, John now has 6 months of sobriety under his belt and he’s trying to figure out who he really is and learning strategies of how to deal with that person.  Between the alcohol and the anger issues, it’s not going to be an easy road.  And….he hasn’t given up on his pro ski career, the question is, have sponsors and fans given up on him?      John Spriggs Show Notes 2:36:  What I have known about Spriggs over the years:  a little overview of his career 5:02:  Born and raised Denver and then moving to Vail and how Vail has changed 7:23:  Ski Club Vail and mogul contests and then the transition to Pipe and Slope 9:20:   Evo (listen for special offer) and Diecutstickers.com (Listen for 10% off your first order with DCS 15)10:25:  How long does it take to get g

Glen Plake is the most famous skier ever, in my opinion.  While his skiing has always been top level, no matter what type of skiing he was doing at the time, he’ll always be remembered as the guy with the Mohhawk.   The guy who, along with Scot Schmidt, Mike Hattrup, and Greg Stump, created the overused word Extreme.  From arrests to celebrities to his thoughts on the state of skiing, here is the best of Glen Plake   2:00 Plakeisms:  Glen’s thoughts on global warming, the hotel (ski industry), going out into the back country, traditional skiing, and technique.  He keeps it real 9:10: Evo (listen for special offer) and Diecutstickers.com (Listen for 10% off your first order with DCS 15) 10:43”  Plakeisms:  Glen’s thoughts on global warming, the hotel (ski industry), going out into the back country, traditional skiing, and technique.  He keeps it real 32:57:   Patrol USA Use TPM10 at checkout on the site and get 10% off and RESQWATER 34:15:  Getting arrested with 40 pounds of Mushrooms and how Blizzard of AAhh

Tim Eddy is one of the more positive people you'll ever meet and he happens to be a pro snowboarder with an interesting story.  He started slaying rails and rocking a persona known as T-Money when he was an up-an-comer on Burton and then he really found his true, wacky, self when he left the brand.   We talk about being an am, what it means to go pro, the financial crisis, tiny homes and more...   Tim Eddy Show Notes  2:18:  What is the Rat Race all about?  5:00:  From Mass to Sacramento to Truckee, getting into skateboarding, 6:00:  Finding snowboarding and being inspired and not taking snowboarding serious 9:19:  Evo (listen for special offer) and Diecutstickers.com (Listen for 10% off your first order with DCS 15) 10:55:  Getting sponsored as a kid by Ground Zero and Burton, who was T-Money? 14:35:  Going to a Charter School, being a responsible young kid with a little money 15:41:  Leaving Burton on his own accord, getting on Airblaster and struggling for a couple of years to build them, eventually getti

Hana Beaman has been a professional snowboarder for half of her life.  She has been on the podium at the X Games, shredded powder in Alaska and done everything in between…but her real focus in life is finding fun.  On the podcast, we talk about her career, test tube babies, gender inequality in snowboarding, and a lot more…   Hana Beaman Show Notes 2:39:  How long has she been coming to High Cascade Snowboard Camp and Windells Camp  ? 3:31:  Growing up Big Bear Lake, her test tube sister, pirate ships, and ski tote catalogs. 6:50:  How did she get into skiing and getting her first snowboard from Tom Simms at age 6.   9:49:  Evo (listen for special offer) and Diecutstickers.com (Listen for 10% off your first order with DCS 15) 14:00:   Seeing her first snowboard movie, Decade, and seeing Snow Summit as a park. 14:56:  Was she a regular high school kid and sports in high school. 16:38:  Sierra Nevada College and snowboarding and meeting the right people 17:50:  Seeing the path and dropping out of school 19:06:

In 1987, the (West) Seattle music scene and Easy Street Records were both in their infancy.  Both the scene and the store showed a DIY ethos that is still apparent today.  The global culture that was created by the scene was cultivated locally by the store.  There were a lot of players in Seattle, Matt Vaughan was and still is a very important one…He would never say that but he says a lot on the podcast. Matt Vaughan Show Notes 2:43:  Major developments in the world of Easy Street, 4:30:  New Orleans and the Pearl Jam in-store that was the inspiration for Record Store Day 12:27: Evo (listen for special offer) and Diecutstickers.com (Listen for 10% off your first order with DCS 15) 14:08:  Growing up in Seattle with the Hattrup Family. 16:00:  Matt’s grandmother invents the surf short with Hang Ten 18:05:  Matt’s family growing up 22:12:  Matt’s mom creates Queensryche and Matt tours the world with them at 16 26:59:   Patrol USA Use TPM10 at checkout on the site and get 10% off and RESQWATER 28:38:  Matt was

Andy Parry is one of the more unique skiers on the planet.  He’s an innovator, a pioneer of content creation, and the one skier who knows what the kids want….and he delivers it to them via the web on a weekly basis (for 10 seasons) with the wildly successful Line Traveling Circus web series.  Find out how Andy relied on creativity more than to talent to make his pro ski dreams come true.   Andy Parry Show Notes: 2:00:  Home renovations with Andy and the relevant things that have happened with Andy lately.  None are good 5:05:  The Line Traveling Circus 7:55:  Growing up in Victor, NY with a lot of change 10:00: How was school for Andy as he was a weird kid? 11:25:  Evo (listen for special offer) and Patrol USA Use TPM10 at checkout on the site and get 10% off  12:57: How does Andy get into skiing?  The I hate NY Crew and backyard skiing   16:20:  Andy’s persona on Newschoolers.com and problems with different crews 18:01:  Describing the skiing that Andy does 19:50:  Comparison to Rodney Mullen 20:15:  Diecuts

Brian Aragon’s life sounded like a dream until he realized it wasn’t.  He was a world champion pro skater and his video parts were as legendary as his park skills.  He’s traveled the world many times over, had 6 Pro Model skates, and a skatepark named after him all before the age of 30…. And then he rolled away from it all to become the Inside Account Manager over at Arrow Electronics.  Find out why on the podcast   Brian Aragon Show Notes: 2:03:   What is a typical Monday for Brian and what does he do? 3:56:  Retiring in his prime 5:39:  Growing up in Brighton Colorado 7:50:  Skateboarding and Rollerblading in 1998ish 9:00:  Skating takes over in Colorado and progression 11:30:  The impact of the ASA and the pros he’s looking up to at the time 14:12:   Evo (listen for special offer) and Patrol USA Use TPM10 at checkout on the site and get 10% off  15:30:  Getting sponsored by the Skatebarn, traveling to contests 18:12:  Trying to get Brian on K2 20:14:  Qualifying for the ASA Pro Tour and focusing on skating

Bryce Phillips is as modest as they come for a guy that built an empire that helped change the landscape of retail in action sports.  From his humble beginnings as a first grade entrepreneur in Oregon to his professional ski career, to the ups and downs of EVO, Bryce has earned everything he’s built.   2:15:  What is going on in Bryce’s life this week? 2:48:  Recently breaking his back 3:45:  Growing up in Roseburg, OR and what childhood was like 6:00:  Tough lessons learned as a kid that impact who he his today 8:00:  Sports as kid and how Bryce got into skiing in 5th grade 9:47:  Buying and selling stuff as a kid 12:18  Evo (special offer) and Diecutstickers.com (Listen for 10% off your first order with DCS 15)  13:23:  Bryce getting in trouble when he was a kid and what made him change 14:21:  College at SPU and bringing the hustle north and setting up school to ski 16:00:  Showrooms in the dorms, internship at K2, and splitting time in Whistler 18:00:  Buying and selling in Whistler and finding Ebay 19:1

Blake Paul came to High Cascade Snowboard Camp with his “Lick the Cat” crew this summer and Blake was the first casualty.  A dislocated collarbone forced Blake off the hill and onto the podcast.  We talk about the injury, growing up in Jackson Hole, Aaron Robinson, and getting to be a sponsored snowboarder.  Blake Paul Show Notes 2:00:  What happened to Blake’s shoulder? 3:23:  How long has Blake been coming to Windells and HCSC? 4:27:  Who did he look up to when he was a camper? 6:15:  Scaring children at camp 8:00:  Moving from the sticks of Vermont to Jackson Hole 9:17:  How was Jackson when he arrived there in terms of being able to live compared to today? 12:05:  How his riding evolved in Jackson 12:57:  Who are Blake’s sponsors? The North Face, Dragon, GNU, Vans, Drink Water, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Bluebird Wax 13:26:  Evo (listen for special offer) and Patrol USA Use TPM10 at checkout on the site and get 10% off  14:24:  Gelande Quaffing 15:45:  How did “The Backcountry Prince” get his nickname