The Powell Movement Action Sports Podcast

Bobby Whittaker was born into climbing royalty, his dad, Jim, was the first American to climb Everest and was the CEO of REI for many years.  Bobby didn’t follow in his footsteps, he blazed his own trail through the emerging music scene in Seattle.  While having no musical background, Bobby had drive and a personality like no other.  He was able to parlay that charisma into a 30-year music career that went from Mudhoney to REM to the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.  Now he’s back in West Seattle, working on his conservation projects and promoting his award-winning documentary, “Return to Mount Kennedy”....... Hear his story on the podcast.  Bobby Whittaker Show Notes: 2:00:  "Return to Mount Kennedy" Doc that he is part of 5:00:  Growing up Whittaker 9:00:  Skateboarding in the NW, Hawaii,divorce, and moving out 12:30:  What is the scene like before it blows up, his musical background, and random questions about growing up 18:00:  Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a

Darren Berrecloth’s career started racing BMX and dirt jumping and he did both at a world class level.   He was established, making money and eventually, he left that segment of the bike world.  He took his bag of tricks to the world of mountain biking and helped change the sport.  The podcast is a little look into the life of a living legend. Darren Berrecloth Show Notes 2:00:  What is he up to lately? 7:25:  Growing up in Canada 9:40:  Finding BMX and Mountain Biking 12:00:  Finding sponsors, college and making it happen 19:16: Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) The 10 Barrel Brewery:    My favorite is Out of Office Pilsner 21:45:  Rampage, winter sports, and risk 27:41:  His event and building his brand 29:30:  Sponsors and money 34:00:  Recent projects, how they come together and his production company 35:00:  His carbon footprint, raising awareness for things he’s seen, and passing the torch 39:00:  Injuries, CTE, helme

Jon Julio has done so much throughout his career, maybe more than anyone else.  Over the years he has built companies (Valo Skates, Dyna Wheels, Synergy Bearings, Runners Project, England Clothing), created and produced events (IMYTA, Blading Cup),  and helped develop a video game.  On top of all that, he had to deal with the bumps and bruises  of his successful  20-year rollerblading career.   Now, he’s controlling his own destiny, investing everything he and his family has into his new venture, Them Skates and the sport he loves. Jon Julio Show Notes 2:15:  Life is crazy right now for Jon 5:00:  Growing up in the San Jose area, sports, dancing and finding skating 8:00:  The Evolution of shops, skates, media, sponsors, community college, contests, and money 14:00:  Product development, learning the tools, USD 22:20: Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) The 10 Barrel Brewery:    My favorite is Out of Office Pilsner 25:00: Star

Aaron Feinberg won the X-Games on his 16th birthday and never looked back.  He was a skater with a park image who wasn’t all about the park and felt the need to prove it.  The evolution of his skating, combined with some calculated sponsor choices, created the path for Aaron to become one of the most respected street skaters in the game.   These days the world is a different place for Aaron and we look back on his career and talk about he’s up to today. Aaron Feinberg Show Notes: 2:00:  Jewish athletes  5:40:  Growing up in  Miami, Tai Kwon Do champion 12:00:  Moving to Portland, OR, getting sponsored and life changing  18:09:  Dropping out of High School  19:20:  Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) The 10 Barrel Brewery:    My favorite is Out of Office Pilsner 21:20: The Salomon Days and money 26:50:  Winning the X Games at 16, skating with hero’s, and image 34:00:  Weed, cigarettes and the end of the Salomon 39:00:  USD, th

Derek Westerlund founded Freeride Entertainment and is known as an award-winning filmmaker who came up in the trailer parks of Kamloops, BC.  His tough childhood that taught Derek the hustle that he still has in him and a passion for skiing and biking.  He parlayed that passion into brief “pro” mountain bike career and then graduated to becoming the filmmaker who changed the look and feel of the mountain bike industry.  Derek Westerlund Show Notes: 2:00:  What did the landscape of biking when he starts Freeride Entertainment 4:00:  Growing up poor in Kamloops BC, trailer parks, post high school scams, and sports 16:00: Vancouver, Nelson, College, Magazines and being a sponsored rider for Specialized and Gary Fisher and then moving on to movies 22:00: Greg Stump, “Nothing’s For Free”   27:45:  Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) The 10 Barrel Brewery:    My favorite is Out of Office Pilsner 30:00:  Starting Freeride Entertainm

Aaron Grace’s career in wakeboarding had an auspicious start, working as the janitor for Rusty.  One day after cleaning toilets, he was invited on the Rusty boat, they saw him ride and the rest is history.  Aaron ended up a sponsored rider and had a 24-month pro career before it was time to manage the athletes and eventually the marketing at Liquid Force.  I should also mention that he doesn’t hold back with his opinions on the podcast and the “Inappropriate Questions” are some of the best. Aaron Grace Show Notes: 2:00:  Working from home and growing up in Idaho 8:00:  Wakeboarding, getting into the industry and college 12:00:  Moving to San Diego, being a janitor and parlaying that sponsorship 18:00:  Sponsorship/ employment with Liquid Force and pro riding highlights 22:00:  Transitioning from an athlete to an  office guy 24:30:  Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) The 10 Barrel Brewery:    My favorite is Out of Office Pils

Daniel Grant is a prodigy on a wakeboard.  He’s a 5 time ‘Cable Park Rider of the Year’ and he’s only 20 years old.  He moved to Thailand at a young age and was an 8-year-old kid at the skatepark when he found out about the local cable park.  One day on a kneeboard  hooked him and he has become the one of the greatest cable park riders of our time.  He's been traveling the world on his own since he was 11 and tells the tales on the podcast. Daniel Grant Show Notes 2:00:  Daniels crazy travel schedule and who plans his life? 4:00:  The differences between the USA and Thailand 8:00:  Growing up in Thai, sports, school and getting into skateboarding and getting into wakeboarding 12:00: Wakeboarding without a boat and action sports in Thailand 17:50:  Going pro at 13 19:03:  Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) The 10 Barrel Brewery 21:30:  Dropping out of school and focusing on riding, wakeskating and what’s the most fun? 27:00: 

John Cardiel is a rare breed of skater who is known for a fast, loose, and powerful style that will never get old.  He was Thrasher Magazine’s Skater of the Year at 19, had a long skate career, was paralyzed, amazed Dr's by moving again and now bikes like a madman. If you don't know about him, you should.  This is a story about a guy who puts everything he has into everything he does.  He goes one speed in life and it’s really f##king fast.  All Hail Cardiel!!! John Cardiel Show Notes: 2:00:  Working with Chrome Industries , growing up in California, and team sports 7:30:  When does he really get into skateboarding, BMX , moving up to Grass Valley, High School, and weed 11:00:  His snowboarding career and the first documented Rodeo 19:15:  Getting on Dogtown Skateboards, things fall apart, moving to Black Label and working with John Lucero 23:40:   Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) The 10 Barrel Brewery 26:00:  Winning Thra

Mimi Knoop’s skateboard career started in Cuba and her career path is a lot different than your traditional skateboarder. She was a collegiate soccer player, did a few post grad years in the wine business, and then migrated west to California where she found skateboarding again. In a few short years, Mimi was a "sponsored " woman in a world of men and became an advocate for change.. We talk about it all on the podcast. Mimi Knoop Show Notes 2:00:  X-Games Norway 4:00:  Growing up a military brat, skateboarding and high school 10:30:  Radford University, college soccer and post grad years 15:30:  9/11 ruins her plans for wine career in London and she moves to California 20:20:  Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) The 10 Barrel Brewery 23:00:  Working nights, getting into the skate scene in CA, and going to Australia with her parents support 27:35:  Turning pro, girls contests and how they are treated at them, starting the WSA,

Dave Paine’s life started as a team sports kid from Philly who got into skateboarding through his brothers. When he got into rollerblading, he sent the equivalent of a “sponsor me” edit to a video magazine, his footage was used and Dave somehow ended up running the video company. He did that until the bottom dropped out and moved to Fuel TV where he launched a network. Dave Paine Show Notes: 2:00:  The Eagles and the Philly sports fan state of mind 7:11:  Cookie cutter American family growing up, high school, skateboarding, BMX and music 12:00:  College, rollerblading and taking over VG for Groove productions 18:00: Skateboarding v. Rollerblading and bullying 20:00: The Vans Warped Tour and the right place at the right time 23:00:  Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) The 10 Barrel Brewery 25:15:  What was work life like with VG?  The details behind making and distributing a movie 31:00:  The toughest athlete he’s ever had to

Based on his appearance, you may not guess that Chris Ortiz is the fixture that he is in the skateboard world.  It all started with high school photography class projects that he based around his passion, skateboarding.  Having a badass crew to skate and shoot with created opportunities for Chris to work in print when print mattered.   As his career grew, he helped revolutionize the media world with 411 video magazine and eventually made his way to the contest scene running things at the Dew Tour.  We talk about it all on the podcast. Chris Ortiz Show Notes 2:50:  What does he do on the Dew Tour 5:00:  Growing up in Methville USA, the Inland Empire 7:20:  The Animal Chin reshoot and getting his first gig with Thrasher 14:40:  How involved is he in a photo and connecting with skaters of today 16:30:  Photographers getting screwed and when magazines were cool 21:14: Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) The 10 Barrel Brewery 24:0

If you are into the outdoors, you’ve most likely heard of Poler.  Their unique take on camping and adventure made the brand instantly  successful. All of it was started by Kharma Vella and his former best friend Benji.  Kharma is my guest this week and we talk coming up in the world of snowboarding, starting a brand, building it and watching the same brand destroy both his personal and professional life.  The podcast is Kharma’s side of a real-life tale that outlines what can happen  when you do business with friends.  Kharma Vella Show Notes: 2:00:  Portland is weird, growing up in the NW 8:41:  Snowboarding in the early 90’s, sponsors and Dinner Clothing 16:09:  Working at shops and then getting a modeling gig that turns into more at Bonfire 19:30:  Founding Poler, bankrolling it, and naming it 26:15:  Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) The 10 Barrel Brewery 28:45:  Poler at SIA, other brands jumping in and social media 33

Chris Edwards lived more by the age of 20 than most people do in a lifetime.  He was a pro athlete at age 14, dropped out of high school a year later and became the face of the fastest growing sport on the planet.  Chris was in the movies, on TV, was the first to go big on ramps, first to grind a rail, and, as far as I know, the first to have 6 biological children and 4 wives.  Chris and I talk the rise and fall on the podcast Chris Edwards Show Notes: 2:00:  Where is Chris now, evangelists, problems at home 8:00:  Getting his first pair of blades, riding ramps and getting on Team Rollerblade 14:00:  The Micky Mouse Club, dropping out, and Prayer of The Rollerboys 23:00:  Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) The 10 Barrel Brewery 25:00:  Money, the segments of Chris’s skating experience and the launch from Airborne 28:00:  Getting married at 18, youth pastor, and a rumor that I heard   34:00:  Trying to build a sport (with com

At first look, there is nothing that stands out about Carson Storch.  He looks like an All-American kid fresh out of college figuring out what he is going to do with his life.  But that’s not the case, in reality, Carson has been on the same career path since he was looked at as a dreamer when he was 16.  He’s a pro Mountain Biker who finds himself at home on big mountains or riding slopestyle.  He’s known for having a unique style that can be seen whenever he rides his bike.  Hear all about Carson, the Redbull Rampage and more on the podcast.   Carson Storch Show Notes: 2:00:  BlackSage event,  the support of 10 Barrel, Redbull and comprehensive blood tests 10:00:  Growing up in Bend and how it’s changed over   the years 12:00:  His parents splitting up, using sports to channel his anger, snowboarding 17:00:  Picking biking as his future a6 years old 20:00:  Being the small kid in high school, having no self-confidence and stiches 24:20:  Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the

Like a lot of kids in California, Taylor Knox wanted to be a pro surfer at an early age.  Unlike a lot of kids, Taylor had a back condition that would require 7 hours of surgery and 6 months in a full body cast...at age 15. While he lost time, he was still hell bent on becoming a pro surfer and his classmates thought he was crazy.  Fast forward to today, Taylor has had a legendary career that spans decades.  We talk about life, surfing, the momentum generation and a lot more on the podcast. Taylor Knox Show Notes: 2:00:  Going to Australia for Mick’s last event 5:44:  Growing up, car accident, being reclusive and sports 10:20:  Moving to Carlsbad, surfing, and skateboarding 13:00:  Back surgery, full body cast and the dream of being a pro surfer 16:50: Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) The 10 Barrel Brewery  They support everything snow   21:00:  Getting into the gym, supplements and coming back to surfing 27:00:  Being the

Scot Chrisman grew up with the dream of a pro skier and it never happened.  He was close as a racer, then competed for a few years and nothing really materialized.  Along the way there was drugs, alcohol, legal issues but things worked themselves out and today, Scot is an aspiring entrepreneur with his hands in just about everything.  He’s of interest to me for one reason in particular, he has a podcast that went from zero to number 1 on itunes and I wanted to find out who he is and how he did it. Scot Chrisman Show Notes 2:00:  His recent injury 5:00:  Growing up, getting kicked out of school and ski racing 12:45: Experiencing death for the first two times at 13 23:50    Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) The 10 Barrel Brewery 26:15:  Realizing he wasn’t going to make the US Team, was he a punk kid, realizing what kind of skiing he was all about though watching ski movies and peeing on public transportation 36:00:  Drugs an

Mike Wilson is an athlete with elite ability and you can say he "made it" in the world of action sports.  You can also say that Mike didn’t achieve his full potential. Mike has always marched to the beat of his own drummer and while some athletes choose to  be team players, Mike was more of a lone wolf.  People thought he was a loose cannon and maybe he is. On the podcast Mike tells his story and he has no filter. Mike Wilson Show Notes 2:00:  What has Mike been up to lately 6:30:  Growing up in Vermont and School   13:00:  Sponsorship at 11 years old 17:00:  Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) and RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) 18:30:  Trampoline’s and Mike Nick 24:00:  Superpark, getting 13 sponsors  at 13 and who he was as a teen pro skier 33:24:  The Switch 10 and inventing the double 10,  The Wilson Flip and why he stopped competing 44:00:  10 Barrel Brewery 45:00:  Rory Bushfield, Riley Poor and Kris Ostness 52:00:  Having a lot of different sponsors

Josh Brown’s life has been an open book to the public from the time he moved to Foyil, OK (Pop 236) when he was a tween.  The publicity used to be a good thing that brought women, fortune and fame to a small-town kid who achieved a dream that alludes 99.5 percent of all kids, playing in an NFL Game.  Eventually, the publicity turned bad, domestic violence, divorce, and a virtual blackball by NFL teams.  Hear what Josh has to say about his meteoric rise, crash and burn and putting the pieces back together  Josh Brown Show Notes:  2:00:  The NFL Kicking Combine 9:00:  Growing up in Tulsa 13:00:  Getting into sports and then moving to Foyil, OK ( pop 234) 17:50:  8-Man football and Dexter Manley 21:00:  What is the recruiting process like?  Anything crazy? 24:00:  Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) and RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) 25:50:  Nebraska Football 33:12:  The most memorable game of his college career and preparing for the pros 38:51:  The trouble

Matt Gerdes is not your typical adrenaline junkie.  This BASE Jumper founded Squirrel Wingsuits, an innovative and disruptive brand in the world of human flight and has jumped all over the world.  Like most professionals I speak with, Matt cut corners on his way to BASE Jumping and has not paid the price.  Hear the whole story on the podcast. Matt Gerdes Show Notes 2:00:  Living in France and Squirrel Wingsuits 11:00:  Growing up in LA, sports, school and skiing 13:00:  Getting into skydiving and BASE jumping 19:00:  Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) and RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) 23:00:  The difference between ski and BASE and Wingsuits 31:00:  Starting a company 36:00:  Close calls 40:00:  10Barrel Brewery 41:00:  Competition  44:00:  Squirrel buys Asylum and product development 50:  Inappropriate Questions - Matthias Giraud

Matthias Giraud aka Super Frenchie, is one of those passionate people who has way too much energy.  He’s also pro skier/BASE jumper  who travels the world creating insane videos for a living.  We talk getting into BASE jumping without proper experience, a lifetime of gnarly things, how his perspective on risk has changed over time and how he’s still alive after hitting a cliff at 70 MPH.  Hear the whole, crazy story on the podcast. SHOW NOTES 2:00:  Skiing this year 4:00:  Growing up in France, liking Americans and boarding school. 6:00:  Losing his sister, a moment of clarity and skiing 18:00  Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) and RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) 20:00:  Who is he in his teen years,  euro ski heroes , drinking at 16, and too much energy 27:00:  College, moving to America to continue education and sponsorship:  These are his sponsors  31:00 Starting skydiving and getting into BASE jumping after 30 skydives, the viral Mount Hood jump and