TPM Episode 65: Mike Wilson, Viral Video Producer, Skier, BASE jumper

Mike Wilson is an athlete with elite ability and you can say he "made it" in the world of action sports.  You can also say that Mike didn't achieve his full potential. Mike has always marched to the beat of his own drummer and while some athletes choose to  be team players, Mike was more of a lone wolf.  People thought he was a loose cannon and maybe he is. On the podcast Mike tells his story and he has no filter. Mike Wilson Show Notes 2:00:  What has Mike been up to lately 6:30:  Growing up in Vermont and School   13:00:  Sponsorship at 11 years old 17:00:  Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) and RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) 18:30:  Trampoline's and Mike Nick 24:00:  Superpark, getting 13 sponsors  at 13 and who he was as a teen pro skier 33:24:  The Switch 10 and inventing the double 10,  The Wilson Flip and why he stopped competing 44:00:  10 Barrel Brewery 45:00:  Rory Bushfield, Riley Poor and Kris Ostness 52:00:  Having a lot of different sponsors and why he didn't get bigger 60:00:  Creating viral videos 64:00:  BASE  jumping after 1 tandem skydive and getting kicked off Squaw 69:00:  Three close calls in BASE 82:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Sean Decker Mike Wilson Undershoot Mike Wilson Double Back Mike Wilson Chad's Gap Mike Wilson Quad Backflips Mike Wilson Stept Close Call