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Haven't seen anyone talk about Simon’s new podcast yet and thought I’d share. It’s really great to hear more details of his life and his guests. He’s definitely still figuring out the medium, cuts people off here and there, but every episode is getting better and better.
I won’t give anything away either but he talks about some really personal stuff on the P1 with Schlopy I don’t think the ski community was aware of, heavy stuff.
Anyone else been listening? Who would you like to see on? I would love to hear an episode with Tanner and hear them go through their comp history.
Listening to the Tanner interview was really interesting. Tanner and Simon shared a lot of physical and psychological experiences, but you can just tell how passionate THall is about skiing, whereas Simon's motivations were simply competitive - it's a stark contrast. Big ups to Simon for keeping the Podcast going, and the interviewing skills are coming along!
Pachankzyeah sammy is insane and an amazing skier, but he does sound, dare i say, kinda juvenile?
I didn't think it was Sammy that was awkward, I thought it was Dumont.
Like one moment in particular when Sammy C was discussing his invitational with all of his favorite skiers, Dumont makes an off the cuff "oh I wasn't invited, F me" and he said it jokingly, but he wasn't joking. It was just super uncomfortable.
Another one was some shitty innuendo he made towards the end that Sammy didn't hear and then picked up on like 30 seconds later after they went back and forth before eventually getting back on track. Couldn't remember what it was.
JpurdI didn't think it was Sammy that was awkward, I thought it was Dumont.
Like one moment in particular when Sammy C was discussing his invitational with all of his favorite skiers, Dumont makes an off the cuff "oh I wasn't invited, F me" and he said it jokingly, but he wasn't joking. It was just super uncomfortable.
Another one was some shitty innuendo he made towards the end that Sammy didn't hear and then picked up on like 30 seconds later after they went back and forth before eventually getting back on track. Couldn't remember what it was.
Ya man, 95% of that episode was good, but those two moments were kinda weird tbh. I can kinda see why Simon was maybe alienated from skiing over the years. The fact that he is still obviously salty about not getting invited is kinda strange and really shows that behind all that competitive and hard outer shell is a guy that is just kinda insecure at heart. Also the fact that he sounds like he has swallowed two pages of a thesaurus and regurgitates the same 5 words throughout each episode is kinda cringe.
I would say he is getting better with every episode and I am enjoying them more.
JAHBRADORYa man, 95% of that episode was good, but those two moments were kinda weird tbh. I can kinda see why Simon was maybe alienated from skiing over the years. The fact that he is still obviously salty about not getting invited is kinda strange and really shows that behind all that competitive and hard outer shell is a guy that is just kinda insecure at heart. Also the fact that he sounds like he has swallowed two pages of a thesaurus and regurgitates the same 5 words throughout each episode is kinda cringe.
I would say he is getting better with every episode and I am enjoying them more.
I’m still team Powell all the way doe.
Honestly, I enjoy these podcasts more than the Powell ones, just because I think it has more depth. I think its obvious how insecure he was/is and I mean look, the man is only what, mid 30's? He has a lot of life left ahead of him. I'm 25, and I won't be perfect when I'm 30 or 40, or ever. I can appreciate what he's doing though. Trying to do a bit of self discovery.
JpurdHonestly, I enjoy these podcasts more than the Powell ones, just because I think it has more depth. I think its obvious how insecure he was/is and I mean look, the man is only what, mid 30's? He has a lot of life left ahead of him. I'm 25, and I won't be perfect when I'm 30 or 40, or ever. I can appreciate what he's doing though. Trying to do a bit of self discovery.
I agree. Powell's a professional and Simon's a guy talking to his old friends.
Sammy's mention at the end of this one about educating "the young skiers" about racism kind of made me want to hear the Fagans on this platform. Maybe they would flounder even further. BMOS would also be an interesting interview.
Interesting part of the Sammy podcast was them talking about speed at the end. I notice when I ride a bigger park, the speed really throws me off and it always seems like I’m hauling. I’m sure if you ride bigger parks often you get used to it though.
For me it’s not a question of WHO I’d like to hear on it, rather which topic.
Would be very fascinating if he did an episode on the history of Eugene, Oregon.
VT_scratchHaven't seen anyone talk about Simon’s new podcast yet and thought I’d share. It’s really great to hear more details of his life and his guests. He’s definitely still figuring out the medium, cuts people off here and there, but every episode is getting better and better.
I won’t give anything away either but he talks about some really personal stuff on the P1 with Schlopy I don’t think the ski community was aware of, heavy stuff.
Anyone else been listening? Who would you like to see on? I would love to hear an episode with Tanner and hear them go through their comp history.
pk hunder is up. I had a really interesting experience with him, he asked to borrow my hat at a ski house in vt at dew tour, it was an irish scally cap he liked. As the night went on, my hat magically dissapeared and he claimed he couldn't locate it. I made him give me the redbull beanie he was wearing because he took my hat and it dissapeared. We still drank and played pool til like 6am, and when he was leaving he was looking for his jacket and accused me of stealing it, it turned up in the stack of coats at the bottom of the coat rack and off he went, I'd say dick moves all around but absurd amounts of alcohol were involved, it was my ski house and we searched everywhere for my scally cap and it never turned up, no hard feelings in the end.
JpurdAnother one was some shitty innuendo he made towards the end that Sammy didn't hear and then picked up on like 30 seconds later after they went back and forth before eventually getting back on track. Couldn't remember what it was.
It was an indelicate jab at #metoo which you could definitely tell he instantly regretted.
Anyways, love Sammy! I’ve always been a huge fan of his perspective and stoke on skiing.
Very stoked on this podcast. Nice work Simon. Powell Movement has had many of the same guests but when they bring up something deep, he cowers and turns the subject to partying where Simon digs in and has real talk. The Schlopy interviews between the two of them are the best example. It’s nice to hear a podcast about skiing that can admit that skiing isn’t everything. Fuck, THall had a breakthrough on the podcast. Wild.
Simon gets a little annoying when he turns the subject on to his experience but I also really like how he is using the podcast as his own therapy and it’s a shared experience. I’m sure he will figure out how to do that a little smoother.
Who does simon think is going to listen to his podcast outside of the ski community? He interrupted PK like 10 times to explain terminology and stuff which I get, but are there really people that know nothing about skiing listening to this?
.squirrely.Who does simon think is going to listen to his podcast outside of the ski community? He interrupted PK like 10 times to explain terminology and stuff which I get, but are there really people that know nothing about skiing listening to this?
I think he hopes its going to be a more general podcast for the "are you going through shit - listen to this to see if it helps" podcast. Not sure if it will because the guests are super niche.
.squirrely.Who does simon think is going to listen to his podcast outside of the ski community? He interrupted PK like 10 times to explain terminology and stuff which I get, but are there really people that know nothing about skiing listening to this?
idk, like makes sense that its a little awkward and wierd, but like it makes sense given simons life. obviously he isnt a perfect person, and i kind of like it alot.
.squirrely.Who does simon think is going to listen to his podcast outside of the ski community? He interrupted PK like 10 times to explain terminology and stuff which I get, but are there really people that know nothing about skiing listening to this?
I appreciate the effort Simon is giving to these podcasts. but holy fuck do they need some more structure. Personally, when I listen to a podcast I expect to hear discussions centered around the guest or the actual topic. In the last one with Van Valin, they just spoke about some corny self-improvement shit half the time. I do not care to hear about doing push-ups and making your bed every morning from a guy who's made millions from their profession and has lived like a rock star over half their life. I can't help but chuckle every time I hear that from Simon's mouth lol.
I know it is a "therapy" thing for Simon, but I still expect more since skiing podcasts are quite few and far between. And it was just almost sad hearing Simon try his hardest to convince that his experiences are even close to what Schlopy has experienced ("I also took drugs look at me!"). I still give a listen just purely because there are some gems within the guests' stories.
PATROLI appreciate the effort Simon is giving to these podcasts. but holy fuck do they need some more structure. Personally, when I listen to a podcast I expect to hear discussions centered around the guest or the actual topic. In the last one with Van Valin, they just spoke about some corny self-improvement shit half the time. I do not care to hear about doing push-ups and making your bed every morning from a guy who's made millions from their profession and has lived like a rock star over half their life. I can't help but chuckle every time I hear that from Simon's mouth lol.
I know it is a "therapy" thing for Simon, but I still expect more since skiing podcasts are quite few and far between. And it was just almost sad hearing Simon try his hardest to convince that his experiences are even close to what Schlopy has experienced ("I also took drugs look at me!"). I still give a listen just purely because there are some gems within the guests' stories.
I’ve gotta agree with you on that one. The last one with Van Valin sounded like one of those corny corporate motivational speakers. I enjoy hearing some of this stuff but and don’t mind some of it being like that but I wanted to hear Luke talk about behind the scenes X games stories or how he became an announcer for the olympics and x games. It just turned into Simon life coaching him and not talking about skiing.
Oh my god around the 1hour mark of the latest one is hard to listen too. Both of these fools saying width of a ski doesn’t matter and all of a brand’s top sheet graphics should be the same ???
.squirrely.Oh my god around the 1hour mark of the latest one is hard to listen too. Both of these fools saying width of a ski doesn’t matter and all of a brand’s top sheet graphics should be the same ???
yeah. just turned it off. they went from talking about individuality and building a brand around a persons "uniqueness" to saying there are too many varieties of skis and the money is spread too thin.
feel like they both are just lacking any self awareness that they are both extremely money and success oriented but also idolizing the have fun party life style of freeskiings roots and that those might be at odds with each other and they are both somewhat responsible for the way the sport went that they seem to dislike.
okay yeah the part where they talk about the width of skis not really mattering and how you wouldn't notice / how its ridiculous to have different skis for different types of snow was so dumb.
I get his messaging behind wanting skis to be immediately recognizable as a certain brand from a marketing aspect, but that's so dry gtfo. though I will say atomic used to have very identifiable skis with the punks. any time anyone was competing on those you knew. also the early days of Armada with their bases and colours (neon pink and green text).
The Kevin Rolland episode was kinda hard to get through. Might be the language barrier. Could be Dumont enjoying talking about himself more than anything. The Dorey one was pretty ok. Seems like there’s a lot of repeating subjects that Dumont gets stuck on too much.
JpurdI started this one and havn't finished it. Dorey called Dumont out? Excited to hear it.
Dumont is coming off way to much as wanting to be a "bro". Just needs to let it breath....
If I hear another podcast start with "None other than my boy, _______" I might lose my mind.
It's not that exciting; the worst part is when they talk about universities indoctrinating youth which sounds like they both just half-assedly watched a Jordan Peterson youtube clip
jwillyIt's not that exciting; the worst part is when they talk about universities indoctrinating youth which sounds like they both just half-assedly watched a Jordan Peterson youtube clip
Lmao Dumont is just the kind of half-wit who would gobble that shit up. Dude has always been kind of a chode, I'm not surprised to read the comments in this thread
I don't get it. Is no else enjoying this podcast? I don't find Dumont over bearing or douchey at all I think his view point is and he comes by his past honestly.
I'm stoked every episode and it's so rad to hear one pro talking to another pro about the glory days.
soupI don't get it. Is no else enjoying this podcast? I don't find Dumont over bearing or douchey at all I think his view point is and he comes by his past honestly.
I'm stoked every episode and it's so rad to hear one pro talking to another pro about the glory days.
Have you listened to more than one podcast? Simon constantly fables the same stories of himself in every podcast ("me...", "I was...", "for me...", "myself..." x100), which is just pointless and a bad habit from a podcast host, it gets super repetitive. Usually the first 30-45 mins are ok since the topic is actually focused on the guest, but then the stories about practice routines, self-improvement, wanting to win etc. begin, and it's mainly Simon talking the same shit over and over.
PATROLHave you listened to more than one podcast? Simon constantly fables the same stories of himself in every podcast ("me...", "I was...", "for me...", "myself..." x100), which is just pointless and a bad habit from a podcast host, it gets super repetitive. Usually the first 30-45 mins are ok since the topic is actually focused on the guest, but then the stories about practice routines, self-improvement, wanting to win etc. begin, and it's mainly Simon talking the same shit over and over.
He really does love to talk about his practice routine and how he would look for anything to make him angry before his pipe runs because he could channel that energy into winning. He brings it up every single podcast at least once.
PATROLHave you listened to more than one podcast? Simon constantly fables the same stories of himself in every podcast ("me...", "I was...", "for me...", "myself..." x100), which is just pointless and a bad habit from a podcast host, it gets super repetitive. Usually the first 30-45 mins are ok since the topic is actually focused on the guest, but then the stories about practice routines, self-improvement, wanting to win etc. begin, and it's mainly Simon talking the same shit over and over.
Sure, but that's Simon. I'm sure you would talk about the few life events that shaped you repeatedly too if you had a podcast where the central topic is the head space of a pro athlete. He may repeat himself but he's not disingenuous in playing up different "characters" based on who he's talking to. Name one interviewer or podcaster who doesn't use the same rhetoric consistently over time. It's also episode what, 20? Give him time.
soupSure, but that's Simon. I'm sure you would talk about the few life events that shaped you repeatedly too if you had a podcast where the central topic is the head space of a pro athlete. He may repeat himself but he's not disingenuous in playing up different "characters" based on who he's talking to. Name one interviewer or podcaster who doesn't use the same rhetoric consistently over time. It's also episode what, 20? Give him time.
I wouldn't as a podcast host. Rhetoric consistency is not the same as being consistently repetitive. 20 episodes is quite a lot you know, and in many cases you cannot differentiate between episodes. That's besides the point though: The point is that he does not get into into the guests' enough (even though he claims to do so). Instead, he asks a question, lets the guest answer it (sometimes barely), and abruptly starts talking about his experiences. In many cases there are no follow up questions, it feels that deep down Simon just does not care.
And what is this rhetorical consistency you're talking about anyway? Can you name me one host who needs to use 10-20 minutes out of EVERY podcast to explain how their practice routine is and how they want to win so badly, in detail? That is in addition to cutting off and talking over people. Not saying there aren't good things in this podcast, but its no wonder that it has been received the way it's been.
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PATROLI wouldn't as a podcast host. Rhetoric consistency is not the same as being consistently repetitive. 20 episodes is quite a lot you know, and in many cases you cannot differentiate between episodes. That's besides the point though: The point is that he does not get into into the guests' enough (even though he claims to do so). Instead, he asks a question, lets the guest answer it (sometimes barely), and abruptly starts talking about his experiences. In many cases there are no follow up questions, it feels that deep down Simon just does not care.
And what is this rhetorical consistency you're talking about anyway? Can you name me one host who needs to use 10-20 minutes out of EVERY podcast explain how their practice routine is and how they want to win so badly, in detail? That is in addition to cutting off and talking over people. Not saying there aren't good things in this podcast, but its no wonder that it has been received the way it's been.
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Cool man. Start you're own podcast then. Would love to hear it!
I'm not arguing with you dude. It's not worth my time. Your writing is nearly Illegible and your trying to use words I'm not sure you understand the definition to. Just don't listen to his podcast if it makes you that upset go enjoy Maron or Stern if you think that's who makes a good interview. Don't shit on a pro skier trying to make a run at a difficult medium to do well.
soupI'm not arguing with you dude. It's not worth my time. Your writing is nearly Illegible and your trying to use words I'm not sure you understand the definition to. Just don't listen to his podcast if it makes you that upset go enjoy Maron or Stern if you think that's who makes a good interview. Don't shit on a pro skier trying to make a run at a difficult medium to do well.
Dude, what are you even saying? I'm just pointing out some observations on the podcast, how is that shitting on someone? Many people in this thread have given similar comments. The fact that you resort to the "do it better yourself"-card (and denouncing my text as "illegible") makes me wonder if you're the one getting upset. And if it is not worth your time, why do you keep replying, lol. Chill out.
PATROLI wouldn't as a podcast host. Rhetoric consistency is not the same as being consistently repetitive. 20 episodes is quite a lot you know, and in many cases you cannot differentiate between episodes. That's besides the point though: The point is that he does not get into into the guests' enough (even though he claims to do so). Instead, he asks a question, lets the guest answer it (sometimes barely), and abruptly starts talking about his experiences. In many cases there are no follow up questions, it feels that deep down Simon just does not care.
And what is this rhetorical consistency you're talking about anyway? Can you name me one host who needs to use 10-20 minutes out of EVERY podcast explain how their practice routine is and how they want to win so badly, in detail? That is in addition to cutting off and talking over people. Not saying there aren't good things in this podcast, but its no wonder that it has been received the way it's been.
**This post was edited on Aug 23rd 2020 at 6:05:52am
**This post was edited on Aug 23rd 2020 at 7:24:18am
My guy.
Simon loves to talk about how much he has ‘worked on himself’ since his skiing days but all I hear when I listen is exactly the young guy with issues that he describes himself as in his younger years. Like the dude can’t go 10 mins without talking about himself or condescending his guests by relating all their experiences to similar ones of his own. Like in regular life we all know ‘that guy’ that does this, especially in ski town culture. They are pretty draining and hard to talk to.
I really enjoy how the whole conversation is like one big slow motion freeway car crash that you are cringing and wincing through but you can’t stop watching.
I was just listening to the latest Level 1 podcast with Jacob Wester. Early on they call out Simon for always talking about himself. Jacob calls it the Dumont podcast drinking game - take a drink every time he talks about himself. It’s pretty funny.
That said, they do also go on to give him fair respect for the podcast and his career.
Likewise, I also really enjoy his podcast and like the insight into the earlier days of freeskiing. Which I can remember, as I’m old.
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Sir_SkrillALotimagine if every time you met a canadian you thought it would be funny to do the canadian accent and say "ayyy" or whatever the fuck simon does
All you fuckers ruined this podcast for me. Now all I here is Simon doing Simon shit. I used to look past it but that kaya episode was so god damn in your face! She called him out though which was great.
soupAll you fuckers ruined this podcast for me. Now all I here is Simon doing Simon shit. I used to look past it but that kaya episode was so god damn in your face! She called him out though which was great.
Haha that was my exact thoughts as well. Not sure if I would have noticed as much or been able to not be annoyed as much but now it's all I hear. I'll still listen to the guests that he has on that I want to hear stories from, but the other guests that I dont know I'm probably going to be skipping.
