Only Friends on a Pow Day

In this episode, we sit down with Coen Bennie-Faull - freeride skier, coach, and founder of a next-generation freeride program.
Coen shares his journey from a non-skiing family in Melbourne to building an international career in skiing, including:
 Early exposure to skiing and progression through Hotham 
 Seasons spent chasing snow across Canada, Japan, and Europe 
 The impact of skiing in Jackson Hole and stepping into big mountain terrain 
 The role of mentorship and community in accelerating progression 
 The evolution of freeride skiing in Australia 
 Building a pathway for young athletes to compete globally 
This is an honest and insightful conversation about passion, risk, and building a career outside traditional pathways.
#onlyfriendsonapowday #freeski #freeride #australianskiing #jacksonhole #skiinglife #snowlife #mountainculture #skiaustralia #skicoach #nextgeneration #powderday #sendit #skiingcommunity
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Olympian Valentino Guseli joins Only Friends on a Pow Day to unpack one of the most talked-about moments of the Winter Olympics.
From a last-minute entry into Big Air, to stomping a switch back 19 and going viral, Val shares the full story behind the chaos, pressure and decisions that defined his Olympic campaign.
We dive into:
 The reality of competing at Olympic level
 The mindset behind risking it all vs playing it safe
 Injury, recovery and mental battles
 Halfpipe progression and the future of the sport
 Life outside competition: surfing, balance and longevity
Plus, insights into sponsorships, filming with Meta glasses, and building a career beyond the podium.
This is raw, real, and one of the most honest conversations in snowboarding right now. 
#snowboarding #olympics #valentinoguseli #bigair #halfpipe #wintersports #australianathlete #actionsports #podcast #torquay #surfandsnow #sendit #athletemindset #highperformance #viral
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Season 2 of Only Friends on a Pow Day begins with a deep dive into how X Games performance sets the tone for Olympic success.
Austin & Lachy break down the athletes, events, and storylines shaping the road to the Winter Olympics — from Scotty James’ legacy run to the next generation of Aussie and Kiwi talent making waves across snowboarding and freestyle skiing.
This episode explores the real systems behind elite winter sport: funding, sponsorship, performance pathways, and the pressure of peaking when it matters most.
❄️ Winter Olympics Series — New episodes incoming
🎧 Stay frothy

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This week we sit down with Imi Scott, the designer and founder behind Pimp My Poles — the custom ski-pole wrap brand changing the look, feel, and fun of the snow industry.
What started as a spontaneous leopard-print bike wrap has become a global side-hustle-turned-business, now seen on mountains across Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Canada and beyond. Imi joins Austin live from the trade show to talk creativity, building a brand with personality, and why ski poles deserve as much style as jackets and skis.
We get into:
 🎿 How Pimp My Poles started (by total accident)
 ✨ Sustainability + giving scratched poles a second life
 🔥 Wrapping poles at après parties (yes, really)
 👀 Disability-friendly cane wraps
 🤝 Collabs with Nobody’s Princess + future artist projects
 🌏 Going global: Whistler, NZ, Japan, Europe
 😂 Trade show chaos, TikTok fame, and the “Fairy Pole Mother” energy
It’s equal parts founder story, snow culture, and pure creativity — with plenty of laughs and ski-bum honesty along the way.
If you love skiing, design, or people building fun things from scratch… this one is an instant favourite.
#pimpmypoles #skiseason #australiansnow #snowpodcast #skiaustralia #customgear #sustainablegear #snowsportslife #womeninsnowsports #apresski #snowculture #fallscreek #hotham #perisher #queenstownnz #whistlerblackcomb #snowmachine #skiinglife #leopardprintlife #skiindustry #snowcommunity #mountainsarecalling #wintervibes #aussieskiers #snowvibes #snowcrew #skifashion #onlyfriendsonapowday #poldaddy #fairypolemother

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From a lost wallet in Hawaii to a global lifestyle brand — Thread Wallets joins Austin live from the Snow Sports Industry Tradeshow to share one of the best founder stories you’ve ever heard.
Austin chats with Trevor and Mark from Thread Wallets, diving into how a simple elastic wallet inspired by surf culture grew into a worldwide accessories brand stocked in surf, skate, snow, and boutique stores around the globe.
This episode covers:
 • The Hawaii moment that sparked the brand 🌊
 • Turning minimalism into expression through colour + design
 • Collabs with The North Face, Brixton & Cotopaxi
 • Entering the Australian market for the first time 🇦🇺
 • Why quality + intention + culture build the strongest brands
 • And… the great “fanny pack” vs “bum bag” cultural revelation 👀
A feel-good, high-energy conversation about creativity, business, and building something meaningful.
🎧 Listen now and meet Thread Wallets — the brand built on simplicity, expression and a whole lot of love.
#onlyfriendsonapowday #threadwallets #lifestylebrand #brandstory #surfskatesnow #australiansnow #skiindustry #snowindustryaustralia #wallets #outdoorstyle #brandbuilding #globalbrand #entrepreneurlife #australianpodcast #powdayvibes
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