This week we have one of the most important members of the ski community: Phil Belanger. Phil first came on the scene as one of the “Three Phils” revolutionizing the sport and guiding the way for the new generation. We’re talking some real Old Head history here: inventing grabs, new rotations, THE FIRST SKIER TO HIT THE RED LEDGE. Phil is an integral piece of foundation that the rest of the sport is built on. Apart from his impact as an athlete, Phil also started his own production company Pléhouse Films, has been running D-Structure for 20+ years, and has created a pipeline for participation in the spot with the Step Up Freeski Tour.
This week on the show we have Pete Koukov aka Egg. Pete is best known for his appearances in the Strictly movies, LINE Traveling Circus videos, and the cult classic Pork Frat videos but in recent years Egg has been paving his own path.Tune in for a conversation about making your own lane in skiing.
Johnny Decesare is the legendary ski filmmaker who helped usher in the new school movement of skiing through his groundbreaking media house, Poor Boyz Productions. While Johnny spent his early life surfing in Southern California, ABC’s Wide World of Sports inspired him to want to become a skier. These days, Johnny is a fixture behind the lens for the WSL, but when he was in his athletic prime, Johnny was a Pro Mogul skier alongside Shane McConkey, Scott Kauf, and so many more. On part 1 of his podcast, we talk about working at IBM, moving to Vail, The Pro Mogul Tour, McConkey, and so much more. Cody Carter asks the Inappropriate Questions.
Johnny Decesare Show Notes:
4:00: WSL and beating Kelly Slater, Locals only, filming with Marren Miller this year the most incredible love story ever, his pro surfer daughter and scared in Columbia
44:00: Highlights on the Pro Mogul Tour, Shane gets banned from Vail, Red Bull, filming with Warren Miller, making Fade to Black, meeting Shane Szocs at SIA, Poor Boyz Productions name, and the X Games inspires him to make another movie.
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
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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
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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
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.
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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
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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
Riley Poor landed his dream job, filming backcountry skiers with MSP. His life was a dream, and eventually, he moved on to shoot with Standard Films as a skier, spearheaded a two-year Red Bull project, all while simultaneously managing ski athletes at Nike. He was killing life until a gainer gone wrong at a party created a life-altering injury. On the podcast we talk about moving to Crested Butte, Seth Morrison, the Matchstick mentorship, the accident, and the aftermath. It’s a must-listen podcast with one of the most beloved people in snow and beyond. Jamie Starr asks the Inappropriate Questions
Riley Poor Show Notes:
4:00: Brain Surgery, Vermont, Haystack Mountain, racing, and Plake
12:00: Crested Butte, the funny reason he quit racing, freeride,
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24:00: Thinking he was cool as a grom, Shreck, après culture, Chile Heli crash, Raffle win story, not going pro, getting a job with MSP instead of college and McConkey
41:00: Peter Glenn Ski and Sports: Over 60 years of getting you out there.
Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.
Grete Eliassen is a true legend of Freeskiing, and in part 2 of her podcast, we dive into how women were treated in skiing back when she was in her prime. Grete is a 6x X Games medalist, a 4x US Open Champion, and a World Champion with many Powder Awards to her credit. On the show, we talk sponsors, money, the Olympics, her movie “Say My Name,” being President of the Women’s Sports Foundation, and more. Keri Herman asks the Inappropriate Questions
Grete Eliassen Show Notes:
4:00: Happy to be at the 2004 X Games demo and how women are treated both then and now. The X Games is a medal event, the difference in money for men and women and skiing had never been plan A
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23:15: Agents, a house at 19, taking advantage of sponsor opportunities with stars, and her Pro Models
34:00: Ski Porn, respect, and leaving Armada
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Peter Glenn Ski and Sports: Over 60 years of getting you out there
43:30: Head, Say My Name, losing her best friend, skiing angry and blowing her knee
57:00: The Olympics and The Women’s Sports Foundation
Alex Beaulieu-Marchand wasn’t born to be an Olympian. He was one of those core super-grom kids who skied the streets with his older friends. While other future Olympians were focused on adding rotations, ABM was focused on mastering rails, which would become his secret weapon. Through a random series of events, ABM found his way on to the Dew Tour and from there, the contest opened for the kid who liked skiing the streets. On the podcast, we talk urban, contests, not having a win-at-all-costs mentality, and a lot more. Alexi Godbout asks the Inappropriate Questions.
Alex Beaulieu-Marchand Show Notes:
4:00: Poop story, Goepper, not caring about winning, skiing is part of the family, no hockey for you, snowboarding and then focusing on skiing and being a grom
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24:00: Not having jumps, summer camp, Salomon Jib Academy, Mike Hanley, confidence, Cary Miller, Windell’s, getting into Dew Tour, and getting on the Canadian Team
41:00: Peter Glenn Ski and Sports: Over 60 years of getting you out there.
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44:00: Weather at events, finding out he makes the Olympic Team, not being mature enough in Russia, urban, and blowing his knee
57:00: Becoming an athlete, another injury, contests, almost not making the 2018 Olympic team, the games, X Games Real Ski, not winning any big contests, and sponsors
Grete Eliassen is a true legend of Freeskiing. Not only did she win the first ever X Games Gold Medal for a female skier, but she’s also a six-time X Games Medalist and World Champion who started dominating halfpipe podiums before moving on to the slopestyle course. On top of that, Grete’s a two-time winner of the coveted ‘Female Performer of the Year’ at the Powder Awards. When she’s not filming or winning contests, Grete spends her time working for tech startups or serving as the President of the Women’s Sports Foundation. She’s still a pro skier, but she’s also a podcaster, mom, wife, and more these days. Marie France-Roy asks the Inappropriate Questions
Grete Eliassen Show Notes:
4:00: Girls trip to Retallack, her podcast, moving around as a kid, and skiing
13:00: Athletes in the family, team sports, learning how to fall, the cold, and ski racing,
11:00: UC Santa Cruz, a road trip ends in Crested Butte, dating Seth Morrison, state of the industry when she was at CB
22:15: Best Day Brewing: All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories, and sugar.
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Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better
25:15: Snowboard parks, hockey, moving to Norway for skiing, and the family business of construction and trucking
33:00: Making a name for herself in Norway, Norwegian Sports School, and did she miss out on things
33:00: The forming of the IFSA, becoming the VP, risking it all for the sport, money,
41:00: Stanley: Get 30% off sitewide with the code drinkfast
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Peter Glenn Ski and Sports: Over 60 years of getting you out there
44:00: Race results, Groundhog Day, Lindsay Vonn and other competitions, and making out on podiums
51:00: Her introduction to the New School, going to SMS camp in Whistler, Oakley, Armada, and making it
59:00: Who is she skiing within Norway, training at Windell’s, being an unknown at the US Open, specialization, and being in awe of Tanner, and Mickael Deschenaux
70:00: Inappropriate Questions with Marie France-Roy
Bobby Brown was a dominant force at contests starting in 2010, and by 2017, it looked like he was on his way to his second Olympic Games, until that dream was taken away by injury. Knowing that traditional contests weren’t in his future, Bobby pivoted and took his tricks to the backcountry. Now, his pro ski life is totally different than when we talked in 2017, and this time around, we discuss his latest project, sponsor changes, breaking his back, Dynamic Medium, and a whole lot more. Peter Olenick asks a couple Inappropriate Questions
Bobby Brown Show Notes:
4:00: Once in a lifetime experiences, best ski year of his life, White Gold, and quick success
12:00: Going back to normal, firsts, triple cork 14, friend energy, and Olympic run ending injury
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23:00: Cartilage transplant surgery, moving to Telluride, making the shift away from contests, Crosson, Dynamic Medium, and clean-cut Bobby Brown
Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.
41:00: Peter Glenn Ski and Sports: Over 60 years of getting you out there.
