https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ascension-with-simon-dumont--4251742enSportsCopyright The Pod Millhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/92273ebb4b29b28f03d018ef09d01598.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ascension-with-simon-dumont--4251742Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:42:18 +0000The Pod MillThe Pod Millfeeds@spreaker.comThe man, the myth the legend...Simon Dumont steps out of the veil of retirement and into the forefront with Ascension. Conversation, education and enlightenment are the order of the day with these incredible stories and interviews. Prepare to ascendyesepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-56-abm--44776743https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44776743Wed, 12 May 2021 18:19:22 +0000The Pod MillMeet ABM, Alex Beaulieu-Marchand, Canadian freestyle skier, X Games medalist and Olympic athlete. Tune in to hear Alex and Simon trade competition stories, injury recovery tips, and what motivated them to become professional skiers.6696freeski,olympics,ski,xgamescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-55-nick-goepper--44653560https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44653560Thu, 06 May 2021 02:03:59 +0000The Pod MillMeet Nick Goepper, Olympic and X Games freestyle skier. Nick and Simon discuss their experiences at X Games, and Nick's experience at X Games during the COVID pandemic. They talk about dealing with stress, strategies for competing, and navigating...6049olympics,ski,xgamescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-54-ted-ligety--44558486https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44558486Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:32:40 +0000The Pod MillThis week Simon is chatting with Olympian, Ted Ligety. Tune in to hear Simon and Ted trade stories about growing up as ski champions, their competition strategies, and what they are up to now. You don't want to miss this episode!7876olympian,ski,snow,tedligety,xgamescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-53-levi-lavallee--44410696https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44410696Wed, 21 Apr 2021 02:36:56 +0000The Pod MillMeet Levi LaVallee, American Snowmobile racer and X Games medalist. Simon and Levi talk about Levi's early career, his competition strategies, and some of his gnarliest injury recovery processes.8961injury,ski,snowmobile,xgamescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-52-mark-abma--44284512https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44284512Sat, 10 Apr 2021 15:04:25 +0000The Pod MillMeet Mark Abma, professional park and mogul skier turned big mountain back country skier. Listen in to hear about Mark's early career, his wellness practices, and his changing perspective on skiing.6870backcountry,mogul,ski,xgamescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-51-casey-patterson--44139857https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44139857Thu, 01 Apr 2021 03:45:50 +0000The Pod MillMeet Olympic Beach Volleyball player, Casey Patterson. Join Simon and Casey this week as they talk about preparing for events, overcoming loss, and sponsorship progression.8971beachvolleyball,olympicscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-50-james-woods-part-2--44041854https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44041854Thu, 25 Mar 2021 02:05:14 +0000The Pod MillThis is part 2 of a two-part episode with X Games gold medalist and Olympic free skier, James Woods. Join Simon and James in this second episode to talk about skiing on dry slopes, what it takes to be an X Games athlete today, and more about James's...5992dryslope,freeski,olympic,ski,xgamescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-49-james-woods-part-1--43964393https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43964393Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:37:23 +0000The Pod MillMeet James Woods, X Games free skier from Great Britain. James competed this year in X Games Aspen 2021, and holds a gold medal from X Games Aspen 2017. Tune in to hear how James's career began and how he overcame injuries. Part two coming next week!3867freeski,ski,xgamescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-48-alex-hall--43843132https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43843132Thu, 11 Mar 2021 15:55:45 +0000The Pod MillAlex Hall, four-time X Games gold medalist, Olympic athlete, member of the US Freeskiing Slopestyle team, and perhaps one of the biggest names in free skiing currently. You don't want to miss Simon's interview with Alex in this episode!!6079faction,freeski,ski,xgamescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-47-jesper-tjader--43736923https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43736923Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:36:53 +0000The Pod MillSwedish free style skier, Jesper Tjäder, has competed world-wide in slopestyle competitions as well as the 2014 and 2018 Olympics. Listen in to hear about how his career grew, his advice for competitions, and his passion for urban skiing and making...5962dewtour,freeski,olympics,ski,snow,xgamescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-46-matt-macduff-part-2--43624166https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43624166Wed, 24 Feb 2021 22:48:10 +0000The Pod MillYou may recognize Matt Macduff as the biker who built and rode the infamous "Loop of Doom." In part two, you will hear about the 7+ year effort required to design, build, and ride this loop. Listen in to hear what Matt learned about perseverance,...4527bike,loopofdoom,skicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-45-matt-macduff-part-1--43519335https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43519335Thu, 18 Feb 2021 03:30:18 +0000The Pod MillMatt Macduff, mountain bike free rider. This week Simon and Matt talk about their experience as free rider pioneers in their sports. Tune in to the first part of this episode to hear about Matt Macduff's biking career.4771bike,mountainbike,ski,theloop,xgamescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-44-philou-poirier--43377623https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43377623Wed, 10 Feb 2021 04:57:27 +0000The Pod MillMeet legend, Philou Poirier. Poirier talks about his career in free skiing, the influences on his skiing style, and his process for overcoming addiction.4556ski,xgamescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-43-simon-on-founder-s-therapy--43296418https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43296418Fri, 05 Feb 2021 04:32:05 +0000The Pod MillMultiple X Game gold medal winner, world record holder and world champion skier Simon Dumont brings his infectious energy to the show and discusses his life as a sole brand, champion skier, his competitive nature, and his transition from sports to...4572ski,xgamescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-42-josh-dueck-part-2--43154648https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43154648Thu, 28 Jan 2021 01:56:16 +0000The Pod MillPart two of Simon's interview with Josh Dueck!4620cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-41-josh-dueck-part-1--43030801https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43030801Wed, 20 Jan 2021 19:01:12 +0000The Pod MillThis week Simon is joined by Josh Dueck, professional free skier and Paralympics medalist. Simon and Josh discuss Josh's early career and coaching and they also talk about the important lessons Josh learned from injuries and injury recovery. Watch out...4128cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-40-byron-wells--42822511https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42822511Thu, 07 Jan 2021 04:26:24 +0000The Pod MillYou wanted the Jossi Wells sequal...you got it! Simon goes for the Wells family bingo with Byron Wells in this weeks awesome sode. It's a full kiwi fest with all the usual antics. Buckle up for another great conversation with Simon.6645cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-39-bfr-bands-with-dr-mike-debord--42728489https://ascension.b3sciences.com/ Not only do you get access to these great products, you are also helping out the show.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42728489Thu, 31 Dec 2020 00:18:34 +0000The Pod MillThis is it...a peek into what keeps a world class athlete in tip top Greek God level shape. Simon jumps on with Dr. Mike in order to dive deep into the history and science behind the BFR bands. Come, stay a while and learn a little bit along the way....https://ascension.b3sciences.com/ Not only do you get access to these great products, you are also helping out the show.]]>3340cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-38-joss-christensen--42632710https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42632710Wed, 23 Dec 2020 16:33:34 +0000The Pod MillJoin Simon this week as he talks with free skier, Joss Christensen. Joss talks about being inspired by free skiers as he grew up in Park City, Utah. Simon and Joss discuss injury recovery and qualifying for the Olympics, and Joss shares his experience...8693olympics,ski,xgamescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-37-paul-thacker--42512807https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42512807Wed, 16 Dec 2020 05:28:56 +0000The Pod MillPaul Thacker, pro freestyle snowmobile and para snow bikecross athlete, meets with Simon this week to talk about his life and athletic career. Paul shares his journey from Alaska to hockey to finance to stuntman for Vin Diesel to X Games. Paul and...6208para,snow,snowmobile,xgamescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-36-ryan-dungey--42389120https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42389120Wed, 09 Dec 2020 01:57:09 +0000The Pod MillMeet Ryan Dungey, winner of every major title in American motocross and supercross! Learn how Ryan made his start in motocross, the strategies that he used to overcome his fears, and how he has recovered from injuries, this week as he talks with Simon.6089dirtbike,motocross,redbull,supercrosscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-35-eero-ettala--42149705https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42149705Tue, 01 Dec 2020 22:04:46 +0000The Pod MillMeet Eero Ettala, Finnish professional snow boarder and X Games 1st place medalist. Eero and Simon talk about how professional skiing and snow boarding have changed, comradery between athletes, and what competition means to both of them. Tune in to...5247athlete,dewtour,ski,snowboard,xgamescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-34-mike-clarke--42046542https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42046542Tue, 24 Nov 2020 22:55:03 +0000The Pod MillIntroducing Mike Clarke, skier turned filmmaker. Listen in as Simon and Mike talk about some of the most challenging aspects of being a professional free skier, reminisce on the best times, and discuss the transition from skier to professional filmmaker.5114camera,dewtour,film,ski,video,xgamescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-33-beach-volley-vikings--42026160https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42026160Tue, 17 Nov 2020 21:14:30 +0000The Pod MillMeet Anders Mol and Christian Sorum of the Beach Volley Vikings. Mol and Sorum are currently dominating the sport of beach volleyball and are projected to participate in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. Listen in as they discuss sports training, injury...4441beachvolleyball,olympicscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-32-henrik-harlaut--41908958https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41908958Tue, 10 Nov 2020 22:38:49 +0000The Pod MillJoin Simon this week as he has a conversation with Swedish freestyle skier, Henrik Harlaut. Inspired by Simon and Tanner Hall, Henrik has medaled in multiple X Games and Olympic events. Listen in as Henrik shares the story of his first back flip on...6349freestyle,olympics,ski,xgamescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-31-kaya-turski--41780705https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41780705Tue, 03 Nov 2020 20:50:45 +0000The Pod MillTune into this week's interview with Kaya Turski, professional free skier from Canada. Kaya talks about her experience with rollerblading and how that lead her to professional skiing. She and Simon compare the balance of mental and physical skills in...5935dewtour,olympics,ski,xgamescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-30-chris-burkard--41664991https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41664991Tue, 27 Oct 2020 17:04:53 +0000The Pod MillDon't miss this week's episode with Chris Burkard! Adventure photographer, explorer, and artist, Chris brings a raw insight into making and capturing some of the world's gnarliest locations and athletes. Chris and Simon talk about some of their...4111bike,film,photography,skicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-29-mike-taylor--41426562https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41426562Tue, 20 Oct 2020 12:00:18 +0000The Pod MillJoin Simon and Mike Taylor this week as they talk about the similarities and differences in skiing and skateboarding. They also discuss the unique life skills and knowledge that they gained as professional athletes.6928cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-28-mike-douglas--41442837https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41442837Tue, 13 Oct 2020 18:43:41 +0000The Pod MillIf you're a skier you are going to love this weeks sode! Simon sits down with the legendary Mike Douglas to go over what a skiing career looked like way back in the day, how Covid is changing the game and where skiing came from...Did we mention this...6457cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-27-paul-rodriguez-p-rod-part-2--41328796https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41328796Tue, 06 Oct 2020 16:56:32 +0000The Pod MillJoin us for part two of Simon's conversation with P-Rod, Paul Rodriguez! P-Rod and Simon talk about sponsorships, handling failure, recovering from injuries, and passionately chasing goals.4416athlete,injuries,skate,ski,xgamescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-26-paul-rodriguez-p-rod-part-1--41214202https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41214202Tue, 29 Sep 2020 22:10:45 +0000The Pod MillWe're back!! Simon comes out for round 2 swinging with the legendary Paul Rodriguez otherwise known as P Rod. This amazing interview was so good we had to do 2 parts. Sit down, buckle up and let's go!!!3754cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-25-taylor-phinney-part-2--40639964https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40639964Tue, 01 Sep 2020 20:38:43 +0000The Pod MillDon't miss part two of this two-part episode with Olympic cyclist, Taylor Phinney. Taylor and Simon give us an insider's look into the world of Olympic competition and Taylor talks about his process of healing both emotionally and physically from...4694athlete,bike,cycle,olympic,skicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-24-taylor-phinney-part-1--40489643https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40489643Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:42:05 +0000The Pod MillTune in for the first part of Simon's conversation with Taylor Phinney, American professional road racing cyclist. Taylor looked up to Simon's career at the beginning of his own Olympic career. Listen in as they both share their pre-event strategies...5930athlete,cycling,olympic,race,ski,xgamescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-23-justin-dorey--40407291https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40407291Wed, 19 Aug 2020 17:19:35 +0000The Pod MillThis week Simon interviews Justin Dorey, Canadian Olympic freeskier. They discuss some of their most hilarious accidents and what the strategies they use to perform through their most intense fears.6196olympics,skier,xgamescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-22-kevin-rolland--40272160https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40272160Tue, 11 Aug 2020 19:50:46 +0000The Pod MillListen in as Simon has a conversation with Kevin Rolland, French freestyle skier. They talk about the unique lessons that they learned through injuries in the course of their careers and the differences between skiing for fun and skiing...4779olympics,ski,xgamescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-21-michael-spencer--40139527https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40139527Tue, 04 Aug 2020 14:24:46 +0000The Pod MillThis week Simon has a conversation with his agent, Michael Spencer. Learn how Michael recognizes talent within the freeskiing community and how he first recognized Simon. They talk about how social media has changed sponsorship and the nature of...5873agent,instagram,olympics,ski,xgamescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-20-luke-van-valin--40010642https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40010642Tue, 28 Jul 2020 12:00:07 +0000The Pod MillJoin Simon this week as he has a conversation with Luke Vanvalin, freestyle skiing analyst. Learn how Luke originally found his passion for skiing and made the transition from soccer to skiing. You also won't want to miss Luke asking Simon about how...6986dewtour,freestyle,olympics,ski,xgamescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-19-kai-lenny--39885012https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39885012Tue, 21 Jul 2020 17:58:11 +0000The Pod MillSimon has a conversation with Kai Lenny, big wave surfer. Simon and Kai talk about the thrill of finally conquering hard tricks and the similarities between surfing and skiing. Simon and Kai also talk about near-death crashes that they have both...5511gopro,oakley,redbull,ski,surf,xgamescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-18-pk-hunder--39677092https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39677092Tue, 14 Jul 2020 06:55:28 +0000The Pod MillSimon hearkens back to the Nordic countries and his boy PK Hunder stops by all the way from Norway to chat about...golf? Not just golf but lots of great ski content for you powder heads out there. Another banger from Simon!6310cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-17-sammy-carlson--37504618https://api.spreaker.com/episode/37504618Wed, 08 Jul 2020 03:24:05 +0000The Pod MillThe incomparable Sammy Carlson takes a break from the skid up in the great white north to chat with Simon about his crazy Canadian life and how back country skiing lured him away from Olympic competition and he's never looked back.7397cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-16-tanner-hall-part-2--34643261https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34643261Tue, 30 Jun 2020 12:00:08 +0000The Pod MillJoin Tanner and Simon for the second part of their conversation about the process of becoming sober, recovering from surgery, and transitioning to a new role within the changing world of professional skiing.5963ski,xgamescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-16-tanner-hall-part-1--32764834https://api.spreaker.com/episode/32764834Wed, 24 Jun 2020 00:11:19 +0000The Pod MillJoin Simon as he has a conversation with Tanner Hall! This is part one of a two-part episode in which Simon and Tanner talk about what it was like to be rivals, how they witnessed and contributed to growth of the professional ski industry, and how...4434ski,xgamescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-15-ian-cosco--31121848https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31121848Tue, 16 Jun 2020 18:13:32 +0000The Pod MillJoin Simon as he has a conversation with Ian Cosco, aka Chug Life. Hear about Ian's ascension into the ski world and the projects he is working on now. You don't want to miss this episode!4680freeski,ski,xgamescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-14-johnny-decesare--30047788https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30047788Tue, 09 Jun 2020 18:56:20 +0000The Pod MillJohnny Decesare: surfer turned skier turned film-maker. Listen to Simon and John reminisce about some of the most epic shots made in the history of professional skiing. Learn how John has tirelessly used his passion for action sports to create and...5545dewtour,film,movie,ski,surf,windsurf,xgamescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-13-mason-aguirre-part-2--29627772https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29627772Fri, 05 Jun 2020 21:23:53 +0000The Pod MillListen in to hear part two of Mason Aguirre's conversation with Simon. You won't want to miss this incredible story of addiction recovery. We can all learn something from Mason's journey.5386addiction,dewtour,recovery,ski,snowboard,xgamescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-12-mason-aguirre-part-1--28974516https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28974516Wed, 03 Jun 2020 03:24:40 +0000The Pod MillA Snowboarder! This week Simon has a conversation with Mason Aguirre, two-time Olympic snowboarder and X Games medalist. Learn how Mason was a pioneer in the snowboarding industry and how his career progressed. This is the first part of a two-part...4940ski,snowboard,xgamescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-11-jossi-wells--28332086https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28332086Tue, 26 May 2020 12:00:18 +0000The Pod MillThis week Simon interviews an old friend, Jossi Wells. Originally born in New Zealand, Jossi represented New Zealand at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Tune in to hear about the state of free skiing before it was added to the Winter...7274cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-10-peter-olenick--27811665https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27811665Tue, 19 May 2020 22:33:21 +0000The Pod MillTune in as Simon and Peter reminisce about some of the most silly, fun, and epic parts of being a professional skier. Learn about overcoming fears, making life transitions, and the joys of coaching. This is another real, raw episode about the...10214halfpipe,ski,xgamescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-9-riley-poor--27171570https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27171570Tue, 12 May 2020 17:19:10 +0000The Pod MillSimon interviews life-long friend and videographer, Riley Poor. Listen in as Simon and Riley reminisce on some of the best filmed moments of Simon's career and learn about the importance of perseverance. Riley is an example of choosing to live the...8142film,ski,xgamescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-8-torin-yater-wallace--26783541https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26783541Tue, 05 May 2020 18:05:51 +0000The Pod MillTune in for another inspiring episode! Simon interviews Torin Yater-Wallace, the youngest freestyle skier medalist in X-Games history. Learn how to overcome hardships in order to accomplish seemingly impossible goals.10115cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-7-alex-schlopy-part-2--26303598https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26303598Tue, 28 Apr 2020 21:13:16 +0000The Pod MillThis is the second of a two-part conversation between Simon and Alex Schlopy. Alex and Simon boldly and vulnerably share their stories of addiction and healing. This episode is a reminder that some of the greatest victories are hard-fought and often...5653drug,recovery,ski,therapy,thriveryesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-6-colby-west--25871965https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25871965Wed, 22 Apr 2020 02:13:06 +0000The Pod MillHow do you retire from professional skiing? There really isn't a clear pathway, but in this inspiring episode you'll hear some of the strategies that Simon and Colby West tried. Simon and Colby reflect on what it means to try something over and over...5801music,race,skate,ski,voicecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5-alex-schlopy-part-1--25470648https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25470648Tue, 14 Apr 2020 16:28:59 +0000The Pod MillNothing is more real than this sode with Simon and Alex. A truly inspiring tale and deep dive into where life can lead and what triumph and overcoming challenges looks like.5113yesfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-4-colby-stevenson--24929538https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24929538Tue, 07 Apr 2020 16:13:02 +0000The Pod MillSimon sits down with one of the hottest skiers out right now in Colby Stevenson. What does the road to X Games gold look like? If you said that doesn't include a traumatic brain injury then your missing the story! Lock in for another great interview...3355cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-3-bobby-brown--24665495https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24665495Tue, 31 Mar 2020 06:05:37 +0000The Pod MillWhat is the perfect cure to cabin fever in April...Bobby Brown! Simon sits down with the legendary airman to hack through some of life's great mysteries. Kick in, check those air bags and lets go!5955cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-2-tj-schiller--24233330https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24233330Tue, 24 Mar 2020 04:05:17 +0000The Pod MillRiding on through the resurrection tour, Simon sits down with his good friend TJ Schiller to get a Canucks perspective on life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.5645cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-1-tom-wallisch--23454607https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23454607Wed, 04 Mar 2020 06:25:01 +0000The Pod MillFresh off of their "Resurrection" edit reboot, the God-Fathers of ski style return. Simon Dumont is launching his new show and bringing the crew along with him. Tom Wallisch slides into the studio with Simon in order to quickly go over the past and...4799cleanfull