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Hosted by Oli Russell-Cowan, the Rad Season Action Sports Podcast is about the people who push boundaries on a daily basis in the world of action sports. Listen to athletes and industry professionals about their unique experiences and the lessons they learnt along the way. Get inspired for an adventure where “it’s always the season somewhere.”</p>
Florian Klaass is the Founder & Managing Director K&CO and ex Head of Global Music, Entertainment & Culture Marketing at Red Bull.
Florian Klaass shares his journey from a punk rock musician to a senior marketing strategist at Red Bull, where he spent 15 years shaping the brand's cultural and entertainment marketing. He discusses his early influences in action sports, the innovative projects he led at Red Bull and the challenges he faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Including a public controversy that led to his departure from the company. Florian reflects on the lessons learned from his experiences and his transition to running his own consultancy, where he focuses on leadership coaching and brand strategy.
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Past guests on The Rad Season Show include Stacy Peralta, Wim Hof, Mike Cessario, Gerry Lopez and more.
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In this episode of Group Y Live, Oli Russell-Cowan is joined by legendary snowboarding photographer and the Founder of Nemo Design, Trevor Graves.
Graves shares his journey from skateboarding in a small town in New York to becoming a key player in the snowboarding industry. He discusses the evolution of snowboarding, the importance of authenticity in action sports, and how technology, particularly AI, is reshaping creative work. Trevor also reflects on the challenges and triumphs of running an agency, the significance of networking, and offers valuable advice for aspiring creatives and athletes.
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You can follow what Trevor Graves is up to on Instagram at trevorgraves
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Past guests on The Rad Season Show include Stacy Peralta, Wim Hof, Mike Cessario, Xavier de le Rue, Todd Richards, JJ Thomas, Gary Land.
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Join us for new season of Group Y Live as host Oli Russell-Cowan sits down with Nick Tran, a renowned marketer known for transforming brands into cultural icons. With a wealth of experience as the former global head of marketing at TikTok and executive roles at Taco Bell, Hulu, and Samsung, Nick shares his insights on brand transformation, crisis leadership, and audience engagement.
In this episode, Nick reflects on his journey from a quiet upbringing in Orange County to leading innovative marketing strategies for some of the world's most recognized brands. He discusses the importance of adapting to the fast-paced changes in consumer behavior, especially in the wake of crises, and how to leverage creativity and community to drive brand success.
Discover how Nick navigated challenges at Taco Bell, Stance, Samsung, and TikTok, and learn valuable lessons on marketing in a post-TikTok world. He also shares his thoughts on the impact of AI in marketing and the importance of fostering a culture of experimentation within teams.
Whether you're a marketing professional, entrepreneur, or simply curious about the world of branding, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiration. Don't miss out!
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Tim Warwood ex professional snowboarder, sport events commentator, TV, radio and podcast host and Founder of the game show Famous First Words.
Tim Warwood is a British TV presenter known for his energetic style and entertaining hosting skills. Tim started snowboarding at Britain’s first indoor snow centre, the Tamworth Snowdome. It was there that he met his best friend Adam Gendle and they have been on a thousand adventures since.
Tim started doing seasons and became UK Snowboarding Champion by 20. Travelling and filming with Gendle he got into commentating snowboarding events in the UK which lead to being part of the BBC's Winter Olympics commentary team. He's co-hosted Red Bull's Soap Box Race travelling all around the world. He presented the legendary Winter Sports show Ski Sunday and also the Animal Impossible TV series for BBC Studios.
Find out about how Tim got into Snowboarding, going off on seasons, filming snowboard movies, commentating at the Olympics, how he and Gendle started Famous First Words and what they have in store for the show.
You can follow what Warwood is up to on Instagram at tim_warwood
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The Rad Season Action Sports Podcast come out across all podcast players with a new episode every Monday.
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Past guests on The Rad Season Show include Stacy Peralta, Wim Hof, Mike Cessario, Xavier de le Rue, Todd Richards, JJ Thomas.
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Hugo Tagholm, Environmentalist, Speaker, Campaigner, Surfer, Executive Director and Vice President of Oceana in the UK.
Committed to protecting and restoring the world's oceans, Oceana is a global organization dedicated to this cause. Prior to his current role, Hugo led the charity Surfers Against Sewage, where he took action from the beach front to Parliament, securing crucial government legislation across 4 environmental pillars: plastic pollution, water quality, climate change, and rewilding the ocean.
A captivating speaker, Hugo has delivered speeches at prominent venues worldwide, including the House of Commons, the Cambridge Institute of Sustainable Leadership, and the UN Ocean Conference where we met in Lisbon last year.
Hugo gives us the lowdown about his new role at Oceana, what campaigns they have in store, being a board member of Save The Waves Collation, what surfing means to him and so much more!
You can follow what Hugo is up to on Instagram @Hugotagholm and be sure to check out the Oceana website oceana.org
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Past guests on The Rad Season Show include Chris Berkard, Stacy Peralta, Chad Nelsen, Gerry Lopez.
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Steven Kotler, New York Times Bestselling Author, Award-Winning Journalist, Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective and Park Skier.
Steven Kotler is an acclaimed author and journalist renowned for his expertise in flow states, human performance, and action sports. He has dedicated his career to exploring the frontiers of human potential.
Kotler is widely recognized for his groundbreaking work on "flow," the psychology of optimal human experience. His 11 bestselling books, including "The Rise of Superman," "Stealing Fire," and "The Art of Impossible," blend meticulous research, personal anecdotes, and insightful analysis to illuminate how individuals can unlock their full potential.
Beyond his writing, Kotler is a highly sought-after public speaker. His remarkable insights into human potential, combined with his passion for adventure, have solidified his status as a thought leader in psychology, neuroscience, and human performance. His writings continue to empower people to unleash their full potential and redefine the boundaries of what is possible.
Steven gives us the lowdown on his latest book about peak performance aging, Gnar Country: Growing Old & Staying Rad, which exploring the frontiers of human possibility and how he learnt to park ski in his 50s, we're gonna be talking flow research, and loads more!
You can follow what Steven is up to on Instagram @stevenkotler and be sure to check out his website stevenkotler.com
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Past guests on The Rad Season Show include Chris Berkard, Stacy Peralta, Bob Haro, Gerry Lopez, Gary Fisher, Ingrid Backstrom, Graham Jarvis.
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James Threlfall is a skateboarder, BBC Radio Presenter, Podcaster and Host of Football Platform 433.
James Threlfall is a British presenter hailing from just outside of Bath, radiating more charm and wit than a pack of cheeky monkeys. With a career predominantly in radio for the BBC and as a host for the football platform 433, James is like a human ball of energy, ready to make you laugh, gasp, and cheer like a madman.
Tune in as James give us the lowdown about how he got into skateboarding, becoming a presenter, having a radio show on the BBC, Hosting The Ultimate Party Podcast, favourite events and festivals around the globe and loads more!
You can follow what James is up to on Instagram @jamesthrelfall and be sure to check out his website http://www.jamesthrelfall.co.uk
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Past guests on The Rad Season Show include Chris Berkard, Stacy Peralta, Bob Haro, Gerry Lopez, Matt Stocks, Matt Pritchard.
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Sarah Crockett is the Global Chief Marketing Officer at Dickies a workwear brand that recently celebrated its centennial anniversary. She has an impressive background in the outdoors and action sports industry, having previously worked as the Chief Marketing Officer for Burton Snowboards and Backcountry. Her focus at Dickies is on reaching the next generation of consumers and continuing the brand's plans for globalization.
Jake Hayes is a member of the Dickies Skate Team and an Australian expat living in Los Angeles. He's a renowned skateboarder with accolades including Australian Skater of the Year and World Record Holder for Highest Ollie. Jake's personal style and pro skate capsule are heavily influenced by 90s streetwear, hip hop, and New York culture. His signature collection with Dickies was launched in March and is a tribute to the skate community that welcomed him with open arms. The collection is inclusive and designed to make anyone who wears it feel comfortable and look the way they want to.
Tune in the find out about Jakes new Dickies Skate Collection and loads more!
You can follow what Jake Hayes is up to on Instagram jakehayes and check out his collection on the Dickies website dickieslife.com
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The Rad Season Action Sports Podcast come out across all podcast players with a new episode every Monday.
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Past guests on The Rad Season Show include Stacy Peralta, Bob Haro, Gerry Lopez, Pierre André Sénizergues, Mikey Taylor, Greg Lutzka.
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Matt Stocks is a renowned DJ, live event host, presenter, and writer hailing from Birmingham in the UK. With an extensive portfolio, he has presented on prestigious radio stations including Q Radio, Kerrang! Radio, and Scuzz TV as well as contributing 200+ articles to prominent publications like Metal Hammer, Kerrang! magazine, and Classic Rock. As a podcaster, Matt is the creator and host of two successful podcasts: Life in the Stocks and Stoke the Fire. The latter he co-hosts with Jesse Leach from Killswitch Engage.
Matt has toured extensively as a DJ, performing alongside notable names such as Steel Panther, Grandmaster Flash, The Damned, and NOFX. He has also interviewed some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Perry Farrell, Tommy Lee, Gene Simmons, and Chuck D. Highlights from these interviews were published in his popular book series, Life in the Stocks Volumes 1 and 2. Matt continues to cement his reputation as a well-respected and multi-talented figure in the music industry.
Tune in as we chat about how Matt got his start in the music industry, live event hosting, the Kiss Kruise, touring as a DJ, getting on to the Monster Truck Show, becoming an author, starting up the podcast again, finding photography and so much more!
You can follow what Matt Stocks is up to on Instagram at mattstocksdj and be sure to check out his website mattsotcksdj.com
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Past guests on The Rad Season Show include Kevin Lyman, Chris Berkard, Stacy Peralta, Bob Haro, Gerry Lopez.
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Scott Bradfield is a trailblazer in the field of entertainment, technology, and action sport. As the first US employee of Red Bull Media House, he co-created the Red Bull Signature Series, launched Red Bull TV, and played a pivotal role in the record-breaking live-streaming of the Stratos project.
Bradfield's award-winning action sports documentaries, such as Blood Road and McConkey, focus on narrative and human elements, reaching mass audiences. He is also an avid mountain biker, snowboarder and outdoor enthusiast, exemplifying the values of adventure and living life to the fullest. Today, Bradfield is the Managing Director of advertising agency The Many in California.
We talk about...
→ Scotty's background and proudest moments at Red Bull Media House from McConkey to Dear Rider
→ 10 Year Anniversary of The Stratos Project and behind the scenes
→ The Future of Space Travel and working on content for the Space Industry
→ Being authentic and the value of storytelling in content production
→ Mountain Biking Adventures in Peru
→ ChapGPT, Artificial Intelligence and AR in Media, trends and how to use the technology affectively.
You can follow what Scotty is up to on LinkedIn at Scott Bradfield and be sure to check out the rad projects he is working on at The Many.
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For show notes and past guests, please visit: radseason
Past guests on The Rad Season Show include Chris Berkard, Gerry Lopez, Stacy Peralta, Bob Haro, Bob McKnight, Wim Hof, Garry Fisher. Graham Jarvis, Steve 'Stix' Nilsen, Hans 'No Way' Rey.
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Amanda is a wife. A mother. A blogger. A Christian.
A charming, beautiful, bubbly, young woman who lives life to the fullest.
But Amanda is dying, with a secret she doesn’t want anyone to know.
She starts a blog detailing her cancer journey, and becomes an inspiration, touching and
captivating her local community as well as followers all over the world.
Until one day investigative producer Nancy gets an anonymous tip telling her to look at Amanda’s
blog, setting Nancy on an unimaginable road to uncover Amanda’s secret.
Award winning journalist Charlie Webster explores this unbelievable and bizarre, but
all-too-real tale, of a woman from San Jose, California whose secret ripped a family apart and
left a community in shock.
Scamanda is the true story of a woman whose own words held the key to her secret.
New episodes every Monday.
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Amanda’s blog posts are read by actor Kendall Horn.
