Tag: Josh Loubek

Episode #318

Release date: February 20, 2023

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Josh Loubek is a pioneer of the new school freeskiing movement. He had a solid pro career when the sport was developing and will forever be looked at as a true pioneer. In part 1 of the podcast, we discuss what happens when pro skiing ends, the transition to becoming a sales rep, judging, founding the AFP, the Sochi Olympics, and more. Glenn Mittendorfer asks the Inappropriate Questions

Josh Loubek Show Notes Part 2:

4:00: Speaking to the Boise State Football team, contests, and heli-skiing with Plake

11:00:  The end of being pro, becoming an Oakley rep, the start-up cost, life on the road, money, and awards

21:30: Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories, and sugar.

Puffin Drinkwear: Be the hit of every party and gathering with the coolest and cutest drink accessory ever created. Get 20% off with the code powellmovement

Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better

24:15: DTC, Luxottica, Armada, growing the brand and product input.

33:00: When things go wrong, sub reps, judging, legends, becoming the go-to guy in the wild west, and becoming the head judge

41:00: Stanley:  Get 30% off sitewide with the code drinkfast

Outdoor Research: The best outerwear ever built just got better. Get 25% off all OR products with the code POWELL25

Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there

43:45: Judging range, the hard parts about being a judge, the IFSA, and the F=founding of the AFP

51:00: The FIS, the Sochi Olympics, quitting drinking, and founding Niima

Episode #317

Release date: February 13, 2023

Listen on Spotify HERE!

Josh Loubek is a pioneer of the new school freeskiing movement. After graduating from moguls and aerials, Josh quit that path for a new direction in the sport. While people thought he was crazy, it all worked out. In part 1 of the podcast, we talk about a team sports guy in Seattle, the switch to skiing, Freeze Magazine, PBP, MSP, Sponsorship, money, and more. The Jerk, aka Mark Epstein, asks the Inappropriate Questions

Josh Loubek Show Notes:

3:00:  Shredder and The Mighty Ducks, Seattle, competitiveness, and team sports

10:00:  Grunge, getting serious about skiing  at 17, upright aerials, JR Nationals, Colorado Mountain College, and heading into the park with Spencer    Tamblin

20:30:  Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories, and sugar.

Puffin Drinkwear:  Be the hit of every party and gathering with the coolest and cutest drink accessory ever created. Get 20% off with the code powellmovement

Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better

23:15:  The traveling circus of skiing, the different tribes, twin tips, fat skis, and quitting moguls and joining the Pro Mogul Tour

33:00:  McConkey, Oakley, Pat Mac, Freeze Magazine, Johan and Marty, and sponsorship/money

41:00:  Stanley:  Get 30% off sitewide with the code drinkfast

Outdoor Research:  The best outerwear ever built just got better. Get 25% off all OR products with the code POWELL25

Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there

43:45:  East Coast Movie Tour, living in Whistler, High North, and Camp of Champions

51:00:  Learning tricks, X-Games, The Snowcore Tour with Holmes, his Boy Band, stadium big air events, and the end of his pro career

60:00:  Inappropriate Questions with The Jerk