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The Powell Movement

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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All Episodes

01:11:04

TPM Episode 82: Luke Aikins: Red Bull Air Force,...

The Powell Movement ·

2018/08/13

Luke Aikins is a skydiver that is known to the masses as the guy who jumped out of a plane at 25,000 feet without a parachute and lived to tell the story. That is only part of his story. From personal tragedy to finding the dream sponsor that enabled him to have a career, Luke has always defied the “adrenaline junky” stereotype thrust upon skydivers of his caliber. On the podcast, we talk about some incredible projects that he’s been a part of and the one he’s currently planning, which will be

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01:02:00

TPM Episode 81: Bobby Whittaker: Return to Mount...

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2018/08/06

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

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TPM Episode 80: Darren Berrecloth, Pro Mountain Biker

The Powell Movement ·

2018/07/30

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,

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TPM Episode 79: Jon Julio, Owner, Them Skates

The Powell Movement ·

2018/07/23

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,

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TPM Episode 78: Aaron Feinberg, Rollerblading Icon

The Powell Movement ·

2018/07/16

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

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01:16:11

TPM Episode 77: Derek Westerlund, Founder Freeride...

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2018/07/09

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

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01:05:52

TPM Episode 76: Aaron Grace, Team and Marketing...

The Powell Movement ·

2018/07/02

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

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TPM Episode 75: Daniel Grant, Pro Wakeboarder

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2018/06/25

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

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01:05:55

TPM Episode 74: John Cardiel: Skate Legend

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2018/06/18

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:

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TPM Episode 73: Mimi Knoop, Founder Women's Skate...

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2018/06/11

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,

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TPM Episode 72: Dave Paine, Owner VG Magazine, Behind...

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2018/06/04

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,

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TPM Episode 71: Chris Ortiz, Co-founder 411 Video...

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2018/05/28

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.

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01:03:56

TPM Episode 70: Kharma Vella, Co-Founder Poler Stuff

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2018/05/21

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

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01:05:09

TPM Episode 69: Chris Edwards, Legendary Rollerblader

The Powell Movement ·

2018/05/14

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,

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TPM Episode 68: Carson Storch, Pro Mountain Biker

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2018/04/30

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,

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01:20:08

TPM Episode 67: Taylor Knox, Surfer

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2018/04/30

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

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01:14:40

TPM Episode 66: Scot Chrisman, Podcaster, Skier

The Powell Movement ·

2018/04/23

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

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01:29:02

TPM Episode 65: Mike Wilson, Viral Video Producer,...

The Powell Movement ·

2018/04/16

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

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02:02:07

TPM Episode 64: Josh Brown, Former NFL Kicker

The Powell Movement ·

2018/04/09

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

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TPM Episode 63: Matt Gerdes, BASE Jumper, Founder...

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2018/04/02

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

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