Ascension with Simon Dumont

Ep. 56 ABM May 12, 2021

Meet 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.

Ep. 55 Nick Goepper May 06, 2021

Meet 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 social media.

Ep. 54 Ted Ligety Apr 29, 2021

This 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!

Ep. 53 Levi LaVallee Apr 21, 2021

Meet 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.

Ep. 52 Mark Abma Apr 10, 2021

Meet 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.

Ep. 51 Casey Patterson Apr 01, 2021

Meet Olympic Beach Volleyball player, Casey Patterson. Join Simon and Casey this week as they talk about preparing for events, overcoming loss, and sponsorship progression.

Ep. 50 James Woods Part 2 Mar 25, 2021

This 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 inspiration for free skiing.

Ep. 49 James Woods Part 1 Mar 19, 2021

Meet 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!

Ep. 48 Alex Hall Mar 11, 2021

Alex 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!!

Ep. 47 Jesper Tjäder Mar 04, 2021

Swedish 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 ski videos.

Ep. 46 Matt Macduff Part 2 Feb 24, 2021

You 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, injury recovery and mental fortitude during this process.

Ep. 45 Matt Macduff Part 1 Feb 18, 2021

Matt 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.

Ep. 44 Philou Poirier Feb 10, 2021

Meet legend, Philou Poirier. Poirier talks about his career in free skiing, the influences on his skiing style, and his process for overcoming addiction.

Ep. 43 Simon on Founder's Therapy Feb 05, 2021

Multiple 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 entrepreneurship. On the outside, Simon’s journey is one of worldwide glamour, fame and dominance in his sport. In this episode, he reveals everything about what his life was like behind the scenes, how he coped with depression and anxiety, eventually overcame them, and ultimately became a successful entrepreneur and investor. Simon is joined by the hosts of Founder's Therapy for this special episode. Listeners can find Founder's Therapy wherever podcasts are available.

Ep. 42 Josh Dueck Part 2 Jan 28, 2021

Part two of Simon's interview with Josh Dueck!

Ep. 41 Josh Dueck Part 1 Jan 20, 2021

This 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 for part two next week!

Ep. 40 Byron Wells Jan 07, 2021

You 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.

Ep. 39 BFR Bands with Dr. Mike DeBord Dec 31, 2020

This 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. As a special thank you to all of our listeners, if you think you have what it takes to keep up with Simon and get in great shape check out https://ascension.b3sciences.com/ Not only do you get access to these great products, you are also helping out the show.

Ep. 38 Joss Christensen Dec 23, 2020

Join 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 winning gold in 2014.

Ep. 37 Paul Thacker Dec 16, 2020

Paul 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 Simon discuss injuries and the lessons that they have learned from them.

Ep. 36 Ryan Dungey Dec 09, 2020

Meet 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.

Ep. 35 Eero Ettala Dec 01, 2020

Meet 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 hear Simon's memory of Eero's X Games victory and what the X Games are like from an athlete's perspective.

Ep. 34 Mike Clarke Nov 24, 2020

Introducing 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.

Ep. 33 Beach Volley Vikings Nov 17, 2020

Meet 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 recovery, and beach volleyball culture with Simon in this week's episode.

Ep. 32 Henrik Harlaut Nov 10, 2020

Join 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 skis and how that changed skiing for him forever. Also keep an eye out for Henrik's recent film, SALUTE.

Ep. 31 Kaya Turski Nov 03, 2020

Tune 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 professional sports and their strategies for recovering from traumatic injuries.

Ep. 30 Chris Burkard Oct 27, 2020

Don'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 strategies for overcoming challenges and also marrying sport and art with business.

Ep. 29 Mike Taylor Oct 20, 2020

Join 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.

Ep. 28 Mike Douglas Oct 13, 2020

If 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 guys designed the twin tip ski everyone uses today...#Legend

Ep. 27 Paul Rodriguez (P-Rod) Part 2 Oct 06, 2020

Join 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.

Ep. 26 Paul Rodriguez (P-Rod) Part 1 Sep 29, 2020

We'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!!!

Ep. 25 Taylor Phinney Part 2 Sep 01, 2020

Don'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 injuries as well as his path towards retirement.

Ep. 24 Taylor Phinney Part 1 Aug 25, 2020

Tune 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 and their experience as young athletes in education.

Ep. 23 Justin Dorey Aug 19, 2020

This 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.

Ep. 22 Kevin Rolland Aug 11, 2020

Listen 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 professionally. Lastly, they share their opinions on the pros and cons of having a ski coach.

Ep. 21 Michael Spencer Aug 04, 2020

This 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 competitive free skiing today, and lastly they talk about some of the other sports that Michael loves.

Ep. 20 Luke Van Valin Jul 28, 2020

Join 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 he handles fierce competition, adrenaline, and anger as well as Simon and Luke sharing some of their most comical injuries.

Ep. 19 Kai Lenny Jul 21, 2020

Simon 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 experienced and how that has affected them as athletes.

Ep. 18 PK Hunder Jul 14, 2020

Simon 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!

EP. 17 Sammy Carlson Jul 08, 2020

The 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.

Ep. 16 Tanner Hall Part 2 Jun 30, 2020

Join 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.

Ep. 16 Tanner Hall Part 1 Jun 24, 2020

Join 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 they prepared for events.

Ep. 15 Ian Cosco Jun 16, 2020

Join 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!

Ep. 14 Johnny Decesare Jun 09, 2020

Johnny 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 define both the ski industry and the world of action sports film. Johnny's stoke for action sports and his work is evident in this conversation. Listen in!

Ep. 13 Mason Aguirre Part 2 Jun 05, 2020

Listen 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.

Ep. 12 Mason Aguirre Part 1 Jun 03, 2020

A 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 episode. Keep an eye out for part two later in the week.

Ep. 11 Jossi Wells May 26, 2020

This 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 Olympics as Simon and Jossi reminisce on some of the highlights of their careers. This is an inspiring episode about bravery, injury recovery, and positive mindsets.

Ep. 10 Peter Olenick May 19, 2020

Tune 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 professional ski industry as Simon and Peter know it.

Ep. 9 Riley Poor May 12, 2020

Simon 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 life you want to live despite seemingly insurmountable odds and deeply unfortunate circumstances.

Ep. 8 Torin Yater-Wallace May 05, 2020

Tune 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.

Ep. 7 Alex Schlopy Part 2 Apr 28, 2020

This 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 invisible.

Ep. 6 Colby West Apr 22, 2020

How 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 again and to make hard transitions.

Ep. 5 Alex Schlopy Part 1 Apr 14, 2020

Nothing 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.

Ep. 4 Colby Stevenson Apr 07, 2020

Simon 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 with Simon

Ep. 3 Bobby Brown Mar 31, 2020

What 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!

Ep. 2 TJ Schiller Mar 24, 2020

Riding 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.

Ep. 1 Tom Wallisch Mar 04, 2020

Fresh 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 look forward to the future of skiing.

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