The Powell Movement Action Sports Podcast

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

Not too many professional snowboarders, or race car drivers, come from the streets of Great Falls, VA.  Tristan Herbert is the only person I know to have owned both those titles along with a few others.  A naturally gifted athlete who always seems to land on his feet, Tristan has used up more than a few of his nine lives on his way to running the US Race Programs for Lamborghini and Audi.  It’s a story full of injuries that changed Tristan’s career path time after time.   Tristan Herbert Show Notes 2:00:  What is Tristan up to at Audi?  Travel, responsibilities, and everything else. 4:00:  Why Tristan is the ideal candidate to wear the suit for Audi but still understand everything that the race team has been through.  He is also the logo police based on his prior career as a graphic designer. 6:00:  Born in Leesburg and growing up with a charmed life in Great Falls, VA and realizing it was a total bubble to grow up into 8:00:  Taking a year off after high school, riding Mt. Snow, getting on the Budweiser Ari

Cole Seely’s road to Supercross stardom is a lot different than most.  It starts in an apartment in California, where his parents put everything they have into Cole’s career….and then Cole quits racing at 16.  When he returns months later, the pressure is lifted and it all comes together for Cole.  He consistently places in the top 5 in 250 class and then moves up to 450’s.  Right now, Cole is at the top of his game and at 27, the next few years should define his career.  Cole Seely Show Notes 1:40:  What is Cole doing in West VA and how are the injuries healing up? 4:33:  Where he’s lived and moving to Florida for intense training.  7:44:  Riding a bike for the first time without training wheels at 3 years old and BMX 9:00:  How did he get into moto and was it a struggle for the family to make moto happen for Cole? 10:48: Why did Cole quit moto and what was High School like for him? 14:00:  What did sponsors and family think when he quit? 15:01:  Coming back with nothing to lose and trying to land a spot on

For most of JT Holmes’ 20+ years as a professional athlete, he’s been looked at as a pro skier and he still has that title.  These days JT moonlights as a wingsuit pilot, off-road racer, and stuntman, all at a professional level.  He’s worked to achieve some great things in the mountains, air, and on the big screen over the years while experiencing more loss (people doing what they love) than anyone I know.  JT lives in a world of risk and he gets ‘real’ talking about death, his avalanche, and his career in general. JT Holmes Show Notes 2:58:  JT’s racing career is coming together and he’s winning.  He even has sponsors (for cars and his other pursuits) and wins money.  Red Bull, Squaw Valley,  Polaris, Urban Armor Gear,  BF Goodrich  Head Skis, 7:04:  Born in Boston but a 100% Californian at heart.  Palo Alto is home for JT’s formative years 9:00:  Growing up the son of a doctor who was into rad shit 9:50:  What is the scar on JT’s lip? 10:50:  What sports did JT play growing up? 12:04:  Moving to Squaw Va

In a world of big personalities, adrenalin fueled exploits and high risk, Andy Farrington is the calm voice of reason.  The youngest member of The Red Bull Air Force, Andy is looked at as the quiet, badass who can pilot a wingsuit like no-other.  From cancer at age 2 to 25,000 skydives at age 33, to wingsuits and Hollywood, nothing can stop Andy Farrington Andy Farrington Show Notes 1:51:  His last big trip to Jordan with Miles Daisher 3:20:  His family history of skydiving starting with a downed plane in the war 6:54:  Checking skydiving off their bucket list 7:44:  Jumping in the womb and growing up with skydiving in the blood 9:36:  Cancer at two years old 11:48:  Making money in skydiving in the 90’s 12:07:  What sports did he play growing up?  Traveling the world for Paraskiing with his parents 13:40:  How many kids in the Farrington family and what’s the craziest thing that happens when the family gets together? 15:19:  Who sponsors Andy these days.  Red Bull, Squirrel Wingsuits, Smith and K2 16:20:  

Cam McCaul has done more in 31 years than most people do in a lifetime.  It all started with his bike and he’s never looked back.  From the beginnings of mountain biking to the slopestyle contests of today, Cam has lived through it all.  Unofficially retired from competition, Cam is still at most events, only now he’s commentating on the action.  And if you miss the comps, you can always see him hosting ‘Locals” on Outside TV.   Cam McCaul Show Notes  1:40:  How are things in France and experiences traveling internationally. 4:14:  Where was he born and what did his parents do 6:07:  His dad was into racing motorcycles and raced before he had kids 7:22:  How did Cam get into biking and what other sports did he play? 9:07:  What was his relationship with his brother Tyler like? 10:36:  How did the movie Evolution change his outlook on what can be done on a bike .  The inspiration of Kirt Voreis 12:37:  Getting a sponsor through a RaceFace UFC video contest, other sponsors and learning the sponsorship game. 16:

Jill Kintner is a badass on a bike and has been for more than half of her life.  Regardless of the discipline, she had a drive to be the best on her bike and that drive was first instilled by her dad.  Her story is a rollercoaster of emotions dominated by a lot of wins and one huge loss, it’s worthy of its own afterschool special.  Jill tells her story, from the NW, to the Olympics, and beyond. Jill Kintner Show Notes:  1:30:  Winning the US Open and dealing with the conditions 5:00:  Born in Seattle and chasing around her brother 7:00:  Riding transitions and other sports and what she sucks at 9:26:  Were there any girls to look up to when she was a kid?     11:07:  Leading into my sponsors, Jill talks about hers and what they do for her.  Red Bull, Norco Bikes, Shimano  Maxxis Tires, Sombrio Clothing,  Smith Optics, Fabric Saddles 12:38:  Being a privateer and how her life is different than teammate Rachel Atherton. 15:38:  Why is she not racing on the World Cup anymore? 18:08:  Evo (listen for special off

Arlo Eisenberg was once dubbed the face and voice of his generation and his story sounds like the best 90’s movie that was never made.  Arlo, the punk rock kid from Texas drops out of the University of Texas and moves to California to become a star in a sport that isn’t really a sport yet.  He arrives on Venice Beach, gets “found” and blows up to be a global sensation who lives a life that is every 13 year old’s fantasy.  Along the way he stirs up a national controversy, hosts the X-Games and rides off into a world of graphic design.  Arlo Eisenberg Show Notes 1:49:  Arlo the CrossFit and the similarities between CrossFit and Rollerblading 6:20:  The early days for Arlo and the history of his family 9:43:  Arlo talks about the dynamics of Texas 14:25:  Testing into public art school in Texas and being bussed to school 18:00:  Evo (listen for special offer) and Diecutstickers.com (Listen for 10% off your first order with DCS 15)  19:46:  How did Arlo first see Rollerblades and Ice Skating in Texas 22:14:  Skat

Alex Broskow’s life is full of juxtapositions.  From dropping out of high school and moving into the dorms of the University of Kansas to being an athlete who is looked at as one of the best to ever participate in his sport…but couldn’t afford groceries.   This rare interview dives deep into the world of skating, travel and all that comes with being a pro athlete (minus money).   Alex Broskow Show Notes :57:  how did Alex end up back in Kansas 2:30: Alex works full time at a warehouse.  Crazy for one of the best skaters in the world 3:52:  Born and raised in Kansas City and growing up playing hockey and getting into inline 8:17:  Realizing he was good at inline and being on the Gatorbladers. 9:15:  Midwest skating and being taken under the wing of the older crew, not getting caught up in the wrong thing and going on road trips to Eisenbergs 11:29:  Alex’s influences in skating 12:40:  Evo (listen for special offer) and Diecutstickers.com (Listen for 10% off your first order with DCS 15)  14:19:  Moving to Flo

The road to wakeboard industry that Don Wallace took was different than most. From humble beginnings in Grass Valley, CA where life revolved around street rods, skiing, and hanging out with his brother/crew.  From there it was on to college in the big city of Eugene where his Surfing Magazine subscription parlayed itself into and internship and eventually a career that is highlighted by the sinking of an $80,000 boat amongst other things. Don Wallace Show Notes: 1:14:  working with engineers in the Liquid Force world 2:31:  The Road from Nevada City to Southern California 3:49:  Life and work balance at Liquid Force 5:30:  University of Oregon and Ski racing 7:51   How a subscription to Surfing Magazine  changes his life 12:07:    Evo (listen for special offer) and Diecutstickers.com (Listen for 10% off your first order with DCS 15)  14:07:  The job of a lifetime out of school, being Liquid Force’s TM 16:20:  Cutting athletes 21: 00:  Spy (25% off site wide, listen for code) and Sierra at Tahoe spots 22:00: 

Shane Bonifay has been a professional wakeboarder for 21 of his 33 years. From bringing closed toe set ups to the masses, to wake-pants, to acting as the driving force behind the ‘Pointless Crew’ Shane has done a lot over his 21 years of being a pro and shares the best and worst on the podcast   Shane Bonifay Show Notes  :10:  The hit and run saga 8:05:  Photo shoot for Liquid Force 9:39: Growing up in Lake Alfred, FL , his parents, waterskiing babies and Cypress Gardens 12:28:  Competing in three event and then getting a boat and wakeboard in 1994 13:34:  Picked up a sponsor a year and a half later (Liquid Force) and being on them for 20+ years 14:30:  Going under the knife 15:25:  Wakeboarding is a sport for the privileged, how was his lifestyle growing up? 16:30:  Waterski school at his house and the perks that came along with that. 17:41:  Other sports, rollerblading and ramps in the backyard  19:21:  What is high school like for him?  Was he on the standard program? 20:43:   Evo (listen for special offe

On paper, Joe Ciaglia's life sounds like a mob movie where the mobster, Joe, is bagging groceries at a store conveniently located across from the track.   He meets a couple older gentlemen who introduce him to the inside world of the track.  While learning the underbelly of the horse game, Joey starts winning city contracts for skate parks.   It’s an interesting rag to riches story that includes professional skateboarders (Rob Dyrdek), race horses, accusations of collusion and no mob ties that I know of. Joe Ciaglia Show Notes 1:45:  What does Joe do? 3:00:  How the attitudes of perception around skateboarding have changed.  4:00:  Does Joe skate 5:45:  Grew in California and then he jumps ahead in the story and I reel him back to childhood, gymnastics and graduating at 16 9:17:  Evo (listen for special offer) and Diecutstickers.com (Listen for 10% off your first order with DCS)  Spy (25% off site wide, listen for code) and Sierra at Tahoe spots 10:33:  What does he do after high school?  Working at Ralphs an

Tom Schaar is your average 17-year-old...sometimes.  He goes to high school, likes to hang out with his brother and friends and gets in trouble with his parents for not doing his homework.  In his other life, he’s traveling the world, winning X Games gold and even finding time to buy himself an Audi.  While Tom can be the average kid on the personal level, there’s nothing average about what he brings to the table on the professional level. Tom Schaar Show Notes: 3:00:  How did he get into skateboarding 4:00:  Being at contest as a kid seeing the pros and getting support from his parents 5:00:  Getting sponsored by Half-Pint Skateboards at 10 6:40:  Evo (listen for special offer) and Diecutstickers.com (Listen for 10% off your first order with DCS)  8:18:  What are his favorite things to skate and does he ever skate street 9:00:  Traveling and are his parents going with him? 10:30:  Three places in the world he would buy a house and his jet setting life 12:00:  Skating with his idols and who has the best backy

At first glance, there’s nothing that screams “rad” about Mike Jaquet, but at points in his career he has been one of the most influential and visionary people in the world of action sports.  From founding FREEZE Magazine to directing sales and marketing at Transworld to VP of College Sports TV (and being bought by CBS) and his last paid employment, a 5 year run as CMO of The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association that ended 4/1, Mike has left positive legacies everywhere he's been.  His career has developed and intersected with influential personalities and moments in sports and we chat about them… Mike Jaquet Show Notes: 2:34:  Leaving his most current role as CMO of The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association 3:18:  The early years growing up in Sun Valley (Ketchum) 7:07:  Mike as a champion cross country ski racer 9:54:  Going to the University of Colorado, getting in-state tuition and spending time with Kent Kreitler 11:30:  The house in college where he lived with Shane McConkey, Kent and DJ Hodge and the story

When it comes to Ian McIntosh, there's no flair, tricks, or showmanship... what you see is what you get.  He started skiing at age two, was digging pits in the back country at age 8 and sitting in guide meetings at 10.  Ian was born into the mountain lifestyle and this self-described “redneck” is a powerful  skier who is the epitome of what Tight Loose is all about.  Ian McIntosh Show Notes  2:35:   Thoughts on the Armada deal  3:56    It’s been a great season for soul shredding  5:28:   What he’s realized that he’s 36 years old in the ski industry related to content  9:00:   Who Ian is in the ski industry and in life… 11:32:  Ian’s race background, his tight loose mentality, born in the backcountry 15:50:  Quitting racing and being rich on life 17:10:  Fernie to Kicking Horse to selling everything to live the eternal winter in NZ 18:08:  Moving to Whistler 18:53:  Evo (listen for special offer) and Diecutstickers.com (Listen for 10% off your first order with DCS)  21:00:  Dirtbagging it in Whistler 23:39:  

Kevin English went from a dream job managing athletes to a dream job managing campers/counselors, and it hasn’t been easy.  He’s lived through corporate layoffs, corporate selloffs and eventually, the drama that comes along with purchasing a passion-based project with friends.  We talk about K2, Travis Parker, buying summer camp, merging with the competition and a lot more Kevin English Show Notes:   2:42:    What has Kevin been up to?  Work grinding, life grinding family grinding  5:00:    HCSC snowboard competition and how many campers do they need each summer to succeed?  8:20:    HCSC and Windells Sells fun….but there’s a lot more to that.  9:27:   Kevin and my camp experiences as kids and East Cost camp legacy’s 12:20:  Riding for Simms and his first summer at HCSC 13:40:  Evo (listen for special offer) and Diecutstickers.com (Listen for 10% off your first order with DCS)    15:25:  Growing up in Donner Summit and how he got into snowboarding and other sports growing up 18:07:  What does he do after High