Release date: Fall 2016
Produced by: Inspired Media Concepts
Directed by: Shane Nelson and Tanner Hall
Skiers: Tanner Hall, John Spriggs, Sam Cohen, Ian Provo, Neil Provo, Todd Ligare, Lucas Wachs, Ryan Flaska, Sammy Carlson, Chris Coulter, Forster Meeks, Kenny Goodtimes
Release date: Fall 2004
Directed by: Josh Berman
Produced by: Level 1 Productions
Skiers: Travis Redd, Charles Gagnier, Dave Crichton, Luke Van Valin, Liam Downey, Steele Spence, Corey Vanular, Austin Ramaley, Craig Coker, Emil Coty, Peter Olenick, Dylan Hood, Jon Kozody, Simon Dumont, Chris Biollo, Sarah Burke, Rory Bushfield, Phil Casabon, Scott Hibbert, Max Kusazj, Andy Mahre, Dan Marion, Matt Philippi, Tanner Rainville, Jon Reedy, John Spriggs, Stefan Thomas, Candide Thovex, Andy Woods
The biggest and best Level 1 film in decades! Filmed entirely in Stereo Panavision, High Five promises to be a rollercoaster skiing epic that can’t be missed! High Five contains a medley of hungry skiers, crazy tunes, and a fresh ski film vibe combining to what was undoubtedly the ‘feel good ski movie of the year!’
Episode #37
Release date: October 2, 2017
Listen on Spotify HERE!
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 good?
11:28: Going full time in the world of twin tips: X-Games and starting drinking at 14
15:30: Filming with Poor Boys Productions and a party story that John doesn’t remember and more drinking and blackout talk
20:14: RESQWATER
20:40: Transitioning to TGR
21:10: The Denver Big Air win: Booze, money, family and police
23:40: A ballpark on how many nights he’s blacked out and how many fights has he been in in his life?
25:15: Hunter Schleper per goes on the record about his differences with Spriggs
30:30: Injuries and other drugs
32:29: Being a professional in the ski industry and having more sponsors than anyone along with a lot of passion for skiing
37:48: Disagreeing on how stars are made in ski movies and his sour view on the ski industry
45:54: Losing friends in skiing and going into a dark place and living in his truck for 3 years
49:38: Drugs and coping and skiing at the highest level
53:40: What happened on March 13? Two days before the arrest
54:48: THE CHARGES and John’s recollection of what happened that night
1:02: What happens after Jail? Rehab, treatment, community service and 6 months clean
Release date: Fall 2008
Produced by: Poor Boyz Productions
Directed by: Johnny Decesare & Tyler Hamlet
Skiers: JP Auclair, Sammy Carlson, Tanner Hall, Simon Dumont, Mike Douglas, Mark Abma, Eric Pollard, Pep Fujas, Andy Mahre, Jon Olsson, Andreas Hatveit, Chris Benchetler, Mike Henitiuk, Matt Walker, Charles Gagnier, Julien Regnier, John Spriggs, Laurent Favre, Jossi Wells, Tim Durtschi
This year Poor Boyz is proud to bring you a movie unlike any in its illustrious past. Featuring action and insight from the best crew of riders since Sessions 1242, ‘Reasons’ pushes the genre of ski movies in a completely new direction.
Release date: Fall 2008
Produced by: Poor Boyz Productions
Directed by: Cody Carter
Skiers: John Symms, Derek Spong, Matt Walker, Mike Henitiuk, Oscar Scherlin, John Spriggs, Anders Backe, Ben Moxham
This spring, Poor Boyz Productions brought competitive skiing into the information age with their Jib Jam Invitational, a live, online video contest. The event gathered top-level athletes from around the globe and pitted them against each other on a gamut of monstrous terrain park features. The skiers rose to the challenge throughout the 10-day session, throwing down terrain park trickery like you’ve never seen before.
Release date: Fall 2007
Produced by: Poor Boyz Productions
Directed by: Johnny Decesare
Skiers: Sammy Carlson, Andreas Hatveit, JP Auclair, Julien Regnier, Chris Benchetler, John Symms, Tim Durtschi, Peter Olenick, Simon Dumont, Anthony Boronowski, Mike Henitiuk, John Spriggs, Craig Coker, Christian Sirianni, Kyler Cooley, JF Cusson, Fabien Maicrhofer
If your’re a Poor Boyz fan, you’ve probably noticed PBP’s movies follow a formula: The worlds best riders + sick locations + sick action – filler = the best ski movie of the year. PBP’s 2007 release Yeah Dude follows the Poor Boyz tradition of scintillating action, sending crews to all points of the globe to capture the year’s best skiing. But when it came time to assemblethe pieces, PBP started expanding its repertoire. Once the snow melted, many of Yeah Dude’s athletes and crew members visited the Poor Boyz studios to give candid accounts of their seasons. The result is a much more intimate portrait of the Poor Boyz crew than you’re used to, but without any consequent lulls in the action. Yeah Dude gives you all the skiing action you expect from PBP. But Yeah Dude is unlike any ski movie you’ve seen before.
Release date: Fall 2010
Produced by: Nimbus Independent
Edited by: Eric Pollard
Skiers: Sammy Carlson, Brandon Kelly, Ben Moxham, John Spriggs, Andy Mahre, Tommy Ellingson, Dane Tudor, Willie Borm, Nate Wood
Release date: Fall 2011
Produced by: Inspired Media Concepts
Edited by: Drew Lederer
Original Soundtrack Produced by: Inspired Music Concepts
Skiers: Tanner Hall, Ian Provo, Neil Provo, John Spriggs, Ben Moxham, Henrik Harlaut, and Phil Casabon
On what has developed to become one of the best snow seasons in recent history – Tanner Hall and Co. will take you on a ride of pure powder bliss. Retallack Lodge has cultivated a unique ski culture — rich in history, salt-of-the-earth characters, and laid back vibe. Retallack’s legendary terrain features a wide variety of aspects, elevation, fall-line pitch, and pristine backdrops — allowing the production crew and cast to demonstrate what skiing means to them. Featuring huge backcountry jumps, seemingly endless pillow lines, mind blowing deep powder, epic tree skiing, and unique new highlights yet to be seen in the backcountry. Follow Tanner after his two year recovery, taking his skiing into a new realm with a comeback segment that won’t be forgotten. The Retallack Movie will feature visually stimulating scenery, history, culture, soul, and flawless skiing action and conditions.
Listen to the Original Soundtrack on Spotify HERE!
