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The X Games is the pinnacle event in action sports, and while it’s not what it once was, the new ownership group, MSP Sports Capital, plans to not only turn that around but make the X Games property bigger than ever. There’s a lot of excitement around the new regime and its plans, and the X Games media team invited me down to get my unbiased take on what X Games has turned into. As I do with all my events, I make sure to talk to athletes, legends, behind-the-scenes players, and more to uncover the future of X and give you insight into what X was like this year. Think everyone from X Games ownership to P-Rod, RWilly, Selema, and many more.
X Games Show Notes:
14:00: Jeff Moorad, Executive Chairman of the X Games and Principal of MSP Sports Capitol
18:00: Ryan Williams
20:30: Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com
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23:30: Ryan Dickerson, Sonic CMO
27:30: Shaun Neff, Branding Legend, X Games Owner
30:00: Rick Thorne, BMX Legend
34:00: Mike Jaquet, Industry insider
38:30: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.
Peter Glenn Ski and Sports: Over 60 years of getting you out there.
Outdoor Research: Developed in the PNW to keep you dry in the wettest condition in the world
42:00: Selema Masekela, Legendary Human
45:30: Damon Way, Skate and Snow Legend
48:00: Jack Mitrani, Pro Snowboarder, X Games Host
51:30: Ryan Sheckler, Skate Legend
55:30: Bucky Lasek, Skate Legend
58:00: Paul Rodriguez
61:00: Lenny Rivas, Skateboarder
63:00: Tom Van Steenbergen
67:00: Dylan Stark
69:00: Garrett Reynolds
73:00: Mitchie Brusco
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