Ep 13: Will Jackways – From Wanaka to the World | Only Friends on a Pow Day
In this episode of Only Friends on a Pow Day, Austin sits down with New Zealand snowboard royalty, Will Jackways. From humble beginnings in Wanaka to competing on the world stage, Will shares his journey through competition, sponsorship, film trips, and the deep love that kept pulling him back to Japan.They dive into:Growing up in Wanaka and swapping rugby for snowboardingCompeting at Junior Worlds and the transition from comps to filmingLife as a sponsored athlete with Volcom and BurtonMemorable film trips to Alaska, Europe, Japan, and beyondThe personal side — coping with the loss of his sister Francie, and finding balance in family, work, and snowboarding todayWill’s story is one of passion, resilience, and carving a life true to the mountains.Support the showThanks for listening, stay frothy and have fun!
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Ep 12 – Building Faction, Forward & Candide Skis ft. Tony McWilliam | Only Friends on a Pow Day
From Falls Creek lifty to founding one of the world’s most iconic ski brands, Tony McWilliam’s story is the definition of resilience and creativity in action.In this ep, Austin and Matty sit down with Tony - founder of Faction Skis, Ghost Apparel, now director of Forward Apparel and Candide Skis - to talk about:Starting a ski company in Switzerland with no permits or business trainingThe rise (and hard lessons) of Faction SkisWhy resilience, community, and luck matter in building a brandThe realities of VC money, debt, and growth in outdoor industriesThe future of Candide Skis, Forward Apparel, and snow sports globallyIt’s raw, honest, and essential listening for anyone who loves skiing, branding, or just a good underdog story.#OnlyFriendsOnAPowDay #SkiPodcast #FactionSkis #CandideSkis #ForwardApparel #SnowSportsIndustry #SkiCulture #PowderDaySupport the showThanks for listening, stay frothy and have fun!
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Ep 11 – Core Lords, Whisky & Pow Dreams ft. Josh Fawcett & Alex “Sassy” Koens | Only Friends on a Pow Day
From dry slopes in the UK to ski bumming in Canada and tuning thousands of skis in Japan, Josh and Sassy have done it all. These two legends embody what it means to be core lords - shredding pow by day, tuning skis by night, and living their best lives in Niseko.In this ep, Austin dives into:How Sassy became Rhythm Japan’s workshop weaponJosh’s journey from freestyle rails to running the boot gameLife lessons from COVID powder daysTouring, microclimates, and chasing Hokkaido’s endless powWhisky-fueled mornings, sellotape pranks, and why they’ll never buy a season pass againWhether you’re a gear nerd, powder fiend, or just love a good whisky-fueled yarn, this one is pure mountain gold.#OnlyFriendsOnAPowDay #SkiPodcast #Snowboarding #SkiingJapan #PowderDay #BackcountryLife #Niseko #Hakuba #SkiTuning #SkiCultureSupport the showThanks for listening, stay frothy and have fun!
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Ep 10 – From Slopestyle Queen to Backcountry Boss ft. Anna Segal | Only Friends on a Pow Day
Olympian. 2x World Champion. X Games gold medallist. Filmmaker. Backcountry skier. Mentor. Mum. Anna Segal has done it all – and she’s still charging.In this episode of Only Friends on a Pow Day, Anna joins us to talk: 🏔 From comp highs to backcountry adventures 🎥 The 3-year journey of Finding The Line (and how Red Bull saved the day) ⚖️ Why women’s skiing still needs change 🎿 K2 Mindbenders, mount points, and gear hacks 🌍 Life in Pemberton, BCWhether you’re here for the ski inspo, the behind-the-scenes film stories, or the gear talk – this one’s packed with gold.🎧 Listen now and watch the full episode on YouTube#OnlyFriendsOnAPowDay #AnnaSegal #SkiPodcast #SkiLife #BackcountrySkiing #WomenWhoSki #FindingTheLine #SnowAustralia #PowCast #SkiAdventure #FreshFrothyAndConsistentSupport the showThanks for listening, stay frothy and have fun!
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Ep 9 – A Little Deeper with Liam Glass | Only Friends on a Pow Day
In this soul-fueled Episode 9, we sit down again with Liam Glass - surfboard shaper, backcountry frother, and all-round board culture tragic - to dig a little deeper into what drives his connection to boards, snow, and surf.From his roots in Ulladulla in a family of surfboard shapers, to shaping snowboards in Japan and chasing 100+ days a year in both snow and surf, Liam’s passion for the craft is palpable.We talk: 🌊 Surf-inspired snowboard shapes 🏔️ Splitboarding the Aussie Alps 🗻 AST training & guiding in Japan, NZ, and Canada 🧠 Risk, reflection, and staying frothy in the mountains 🎬 His dream to make a film on shapers + ridersOne for the dreamers, riders, and soul sliders.🎧 Listen now and stay frothy.#OnlyFriendsOnAPowDay #SnowPodcast #LiamGlass #BackcountrySnowboarding #SurfboardShaping #Splitboarding #BoardCulture #TorquayToHakuba #FrothCultureSupport the showThanks for listening, stay frothy and have fun!
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