The Powell Movement

Inappropriate Questions is how I end every show. The idea is that I find a friend of my guest and record 3 questions with them. The questions can be anything that gets the guest to tell a funny, crazy, embarrassing or really, any good story. The goal is to get some gold without pissing off my  guest when I surprise them with the questions. This week, I have a long list of legends on this highlight show.  Think Angel and Johnny Collinson, Stan Rey, Uncle E, Matt Reardon, Jaren Grob, Jeff Pensiero, Kevin Quinn, and many more. This is a fan favorite segment of the show, and the final "Best Of" show.
Best of Inappropriate Questions Show Notes:
5:00: Alexi Godbout asks Stan Rey
9:30: Roy Tuscany asks Jay Rawe
12:30: Uncle E asks Matt Reardon
14:00: Josh Loubek asks Matt Reardon
16:00: Paul Butler asks Sid Pattison
18:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.
Motu Truck Caps
22:00: John Collinson asks Agnel Collinson
24:00: Angel Collinson asks Sage Cattabriga-Alosa
29:00: Cameron Card to Jaren Grob
31:00: Kevin Quinn
35:00:  Outdoor Research: The  best is developed and tested in the brutal conditions the PNW and beyond
36:00: Tim Manning asks Jeff Pensiero
44:00: I ask Bob Landers

Errol Kerr's professional ski career is actually two ski careers.  A race part, where he was so close to making the World Cup and the US Alpine Ski Team and the other was his ski cross career, which was kick-started when he became a fully funded member of the US Ski Cross Team in his first race. Errol has competed all over the world, raced for Jamaica in the 2010 Olympics, and was a regular at the X-Games. But, while his life seemed perfect, it hasn't always been, and we talk about the highs of winning, the lows of mental health issues, and everything in between.  Connery Lundin and I ask the Inappropriate Questions
Errol Kerr Show Notes:
4:00: The cover of Ski Magazine, Jamacia roots, Bay Area, growing up rich, BMX and Moto, moving to Truckee, losing his dad, racing and talent in Tahoe
20:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.
Motu Truck Caps
22:00: Support of the Brotherhood, pressure, realizing he wasn't going to make the US Alpine Team, partying, Ski Cross, making the US Skier Cross Team by accident, and Warren Miller
40:00: Outdoor Research: The  best is developed and tested in the brutal conditions the PNW and beyond
41:00: Jamaica Ski Team, money, almost not making the Olympics, injury, opening ceremonies, mental health, and what's next 
57:00: Inappropriate Questions with Connery Lundin

Ryan Schmies is one of the most talented illustrators in action sports and his game changing ski art  singlehandedly helped change the look and feel of skiing in the early 2000's. While he's best known for dark graphics like the Hellbent and Public Enemy franchises that he created during his 15 years at K2 Skis, in recent years Schmies' artistical talents have been showcased by brands like J Skis, Smith Optics, REI, Ikon Pass, and more. On the podcast we talk about coming up in Wisconsin, art, High North Ski Camp, athletes, and life in the ski industry.  Members of the Cascade Posse attempt to ask the Inappropriate Questions.
Ryan Schmies Show Notes:
4:00: Satanfinger, broken face, Wisconsin, skiing, and High North Camp
25:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.
26:00: Shane Szocs, rooming with McConkey, art, learning tricks the old fashioned way, college and K2
42:30: Outdoor Research: The best is designed and tested in the brutal conditons of the PNW and beyond
44:00: Illustrating, athletes, China,  
63:00: Inappropriate Questions with Andy Harris, Duane, and Travis Groves

Josh Berman was an Ivy Leaguer on his way to becoming a professional skier when a catastrophic knee injury derailed his chances of becoming pro. But Josh's passion for skiing was as strong as ever and pre-surgery, Josh strapped up his leg, headed up the mountain and went out and shot for his first Level 1 Production. What was supposed to be a 3-year adventure in filmmaking turned into an award-winning 25+ year career in snow. It's one of those episodes that I had to record, for historical purposes, before I end the Movement.  Freedle Cody asks the Inappropriate Questions.
Josh Berman Show Notes:
4:00: Warren Miller, ghosts, Hibbert, and favorite athletes
25:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.
26:00: Overachiever in HS, Dartmouth, Internship through connections, going from wanting to be a Dr. to a filmmaker, new school skiing, sponsorship, and knee injury
42:30: Outdoor Research: The best is designed and tested in the brutal conditions of the PNW and beyond
44:00: Starting Level 1 on 1 leg, jobs to pay for ski movies, getting footage early on, distribution, Super Unknown, the interns, ending at 20, making a feature, 
63:00: Inappropriate Questions with Freedle Cody

The Outside Days Festival is the crown jewel of what a festival should be in 2026. It is part industry summit, part independent film festival, part interactive brand activation hub, part park experience, and part incredible music festival all rolled up under the Outside umbrella.  This event was so well done. I used the access I was granted to take in as much as I could--to give you a peek behind the curtain.  I also got sound bites from 14 of the industry's greatest athletes and behind-the-scenes players, which makes for a fun episode.
Outside Days Show Notes:
7:00: Robin Thurston
9:30: Jermey Bloom
13:30: Connor Hall
19:00: Peter from Lincoln Hills Cares
22:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.
23:00: Paddy O
26:00: James Kelly
31:00: Stix
33:00: Tricia Byrnes
35:00: Cairo Foster
38:15: Andrew Cotty
40:30: Outdoor Research: The best is designed and tested in the brutal conditions of the PNW and beyond
42:00: Sierra Shafer
45:00: Chris Benchetler
47:00: Jeremy Jones
49:00: Amie Engerbretson