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The Blister Podcast is Blister's series of weekly conversations with the most fascinating and passionate people in the outdoor sports world. We’ll talk with top-level skiers, climbers, mountain bikers, snowboarders, product designers, and various Blister reviewers about their sport, their industry,…

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    The BLISTER Podcast is an incredible podcast series that I thoroughly enjoy listening to. Each episode is filled with insightful discussions and thought-provoking conversations about the outdoor world. The hosts, Jonathan and Cody, bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table, making for an engaging and informative listening experience. I particularly appreciate the diverse range of topics covered in the podcast, from outdoor sports and activities to cultural conversations surrounding mountain towns, business development, and psychological trauma from physical injuries. The interviews with guests are always interesting, offering unique perspectives on the outdoor community. Overall, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in outdoor sports and the outdoor industry.

    One of the best aspects of The BLISTER Podcast is the reviewing the news segment with Cody Townsend. As a highly educated academic, his take on the outdoor world is well-articulated and thought-provoking. It's refreshing to hear his perspective alongside Jonathan's insights. The discussions are not only informative but also entertaining, as they often veer into other topics such as politics, football, and media. The humor and humility displayed by both hosts add a nice touch to each episode.

    While there are not many negative aspects to this podcast, one minor drawback could be that some listeners might not be interested in certain segments or topics discussed. However, this can easily be remedied by fast-forwarding through those parts. Additionally, for listeners who prefer more focused discussions on specific activities like rock climbing, running, or hiking, these episodes may not provide as much depth in those areas.

    In conclusion, The BLISTER Podcast is an exceptional podcast series that offers engaging discussions on a wide range of topics related to outdoor sports and activities. With its knowledgeable hosts and interesting guests, it provides valuable insights into the outdoor community while keeping listeners entertained along the way. Whether you're an avid outdoors enthusiast or simply interested in learning more about this field, this podcast will undoubtedly satisfy your curiosity.



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    Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (April / May 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 88:33


    Cody and Jonathan discuss Rob Katz's return as the CEO of Vail; what's going on with REI; the sale of Pieps; the latest way to speed up Mt. Everest; the Most Canadian News; the return of the Blister Book Club; what we're reading & watching; and more.Note: We Want to Hear From You! We'd love for you to share the stories or topics you'd like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; your most pressing mountain town advice questions; or you spiciest hot takes for us to rate. Email those to us at info@blisterreview.comRELATED LINKSSkratch Labs: Fuel SmartBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:Jonathan's Mtn Bike Fuel (1:34)Does BLISTER+ Cover Owl Attacks? (2:32)Blevins' Corner: Katz Back as CEO of Vail (5:26)REI: What's Going On? (18:42)New Ways to Get Up Everest Fast (31:51)The Sale of Pieps (42:08)EV Battery Breakthrough? (47:58)Most Canadian News (57:28)What We're Reading & Watching: (57:28)Alex Hutchinson, The Explorer's Gene (57:37)Will Cockrell, Everest, Inc. (1:01:44)Blister Book Club is back (1:05:14)The Last of Us (1:06:20)The NFL Draft / Peak Optimism (1:14:03)Mountainhead (1:17:14)Andor (1:23:10)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Our (Shrinking) Common Ground: The Latest in the Fight for Public Lands

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 47:56


    Public lands are one of the few unifiers for a huge number of Americans — but they're currently under attack.On this episode, Luke Koppa talks with Blister reviewer and conservation advocate, Paul Forward, about these developments and why anyone who enjoys the outdoors should be concerned about some recent legislation. We cover several worrying provisions in the U.S. Budget Reconciliation bill; how the outdoor community helped get some of the worst additions removed from the current version; and why there's still a need for all of us to take action to ensure that our public lands are responsibly managed and utilized in the future.RELATED LINKS:Contact Your SenatorsGet Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Details on the Budget BillSenate Energy & Natural Resources Committee: MembersMore Info on Ambler RoadAnalysis from Outdoor AlliancePublic Land Use Polling DataTOPICS & TIMES:New BLISTER+ Members (2:07)Recent Developments re: Public Lands (4:33)Ambler Road Development (13:18)What's Still In This Bill & the Boundary Waters Mine (18:06)Mandatory Oil, Gas, & Coal Leasing + Lower Royalty Fees (20:30)Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (22:51)Pay-To-Play Environmental Review Changes (28:04)Calling Your Representatives (37:37)Public Lands Are A Bipartisan Issue (41:25)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Founder Stories: Creating a Company in the Outdoor Industry (Venture Snowboards, CARV, Spark R&D, & AlpenFlow Design)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 60:35


    Lots of people dream of starting a ski or snowboard or some type of company in the outdoor industry. But how do you go about actually doing that, and really getting a company off the ground? At Blister Summit 2025, I talked with four individuals who had the dream — and the audacity — to start their own companies: Klem Branner, Venture Snowboards; Will Ritter, Spark R&D; Jamie Grant, CARV; and Cobey Nash, AlpenFlow Design. Today you'll hear them talk about the highs, the lows, and the breakthroughs that come with starting a company — and the arguably even more challenging work of keeping a company going.RELATED LINKS:Get Covered: BLISTER+TOPICS & TIMES:New Blister Cinematic Ep w/ Cody (1:00)New BLISTER+ Members (2:01)Founder Introductions (3:42)How Long from Idea to Launch? (5:46)How Did You Move from Idea to Launch? (14:41)Starting 25 Years Ago vs Starting Today (23:45)Funding: To Take or Not to Take? (34:01)Audience Questions:How did you know people would want your products? (45:33)Tell us about your first order? (47:03)Concerns about the future? (48:29)How did you know this was a product worth building? (50:02)What was your darkest moment? (52:11)How can we best support small brands? (57:04)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Craig ‘Weazy' Murray on Winning Natural Selections' 1st SKI Comp; GRITT; & More

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 59:30


    Jonathan talks about Natural Selection's first ski comp with Craig ‘Weazy' Murray, winner of the men's division. Craig blew minds in AK with his style and massive transfer gaps, and it's all even more impressive when you consider the ludicrous talent level at the comp, as well as the fact that Craig was dealing with a knee injury that had him questioning whether he'd even be able to compete.Weazy takes us behind the scenes of Natural Selection; what differentiates it the most from other comps; and we also talk about Craig's other passions, including riding mountain bikes at an increasingly high level, and the work he and his friends are doing with their organization, GRITT, which is providing pathways for kids to get into the outdoors and action sports, with a focus on snowsports, climbing, and mountain biking.RELATED LINKS:Get Covered: BLISTER+Craig's Organization: GRITTCraig's Natural Selection Runs:* Run 1 (first round)* Run 2 (Semi-Final run 1 w/ the ridiculous transfer gap)* Run 3 (Semi-Final run 2)* Run 4 (Final run 1)* Run 5 (Final run 2)MSP Behind the Scenes: Craig's Dub-FlatArc'teryx Film, WeazyPivot Cycles: Holiday w/ a PurposeTOPICS & TIMES:News: BLISTER+ and Physical Therapy (1:15)Winning the 1st Natural Selection Ski comp (4:03)Getting Contacted about NST? (5:15)Dealing with a Knee Injury (7:39)What Differentiates NST from Other Comps? (12:52)Your Strategy for the Comp (15:51)Communication Between the Athletes (18:20)Approaching Comps vs Filming Lines (29:37)Kiwis and Style (31:42)GRITT: Why it Matters so Much to Craig (38:20)Racing Bikes as Prep for Skiing (46:51)What Do You Do in Your Free Time? (53:19)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Mali Noyes' Incredible Feat: Skiing the Chuting Gallery in 47 Days

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 69:14


    Mali Noyes just pulled off a mind-blowing feat in the ski world: completing the Chuting Gallery in 47 days. That's 93 chutes (she actually did more than that) around the Wasatch in 47 days, with over 200,000 feet of vert climbed, while navigating tricky conditions, complex terrain, incredible physical demands, and mental and emotional fatigue. And she pulled it all off in a time that seems almost unfathomable. So how did she do it? And what led her to take it on? Jonathan Ellsworth talks with Mali about all of it, including some of the best advice she received from Greg Hill, Cody Townsend, Janelle Smiley, and Sam Smoothy.RELATED LINKS:Episode Sponsor: Skratch LabsGet Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Mali's YouTube ChannelTOPICS & TIMES:Skratch Labs: JE's favorite product (1:14)New BLISTER+ Members (2:13)History of The Chuting Gallery (3:47)What Were Your Goals? (7:59)When Did You First Have this Idea? (9:52)When Did You Start? (11:26)Your Fitness Heading into This? (13:17)17 Chutes (actually, 18) in 1 Day (24:09)Biggest / Hardest Day? (28:44)Navigating Avalanche Risk (32:09)Earliest Wakeup? (39:52)Success of the Project (46:24)Injuries? (53:21)Your Gear (55:11)What are You Most Proud Of? (1:00:37)The Upcoming Film Series: Rapid Fire (1:02:01)Where to Find Mali's Videos (1:06:07)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    When Sh!t Hits the Fan / How to Recreate Responsibly, with Nick Russell, Bjarne Salen, Drew Petersen, & Dr. Gloria Beim

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 62:35


    At our Blister Summit 2025, we had an all-star lineup of guests share their stories of times when things went wrong in the mountains, and also share some of their best advice and tips to respond to such moments — or, ideally, avoid them altogether. If you recreate in the mountains, please listen.RELATED LINKS:Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+TOPICS & TIMES:New BLISTER+ Members (2:33)Dr. Gloria Beim Intro (4:54)Bjarne Salen Intro (8:48)Nick Russell Intro (10:29)Drew Petersen Intro (10:49)Stories: When Things Went Wrong (13:14)Injuries in Skiing & Snowboarding (33:26)Drew's Hand Injury (37:52)Insurance Craziness & BLISTER+ (43:41)Other Tips on Recreating Responsibility (48:21)Mental Health Toolkit (53:52)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Mountain Gazette's Mike Rogge on the Natural Selection Ski Comp; Old Gear; “Outdoor” Movies; & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 58:26


    Mountain Gazette owner & editor, Mike Rogge, is back to talk about Travis Rice's Natural Selection SKI comp and the importance of being “stewards of the culture.” We also talk about the virtues of crappy old gear; Jim Morrison's excellent trip report in the new issue of Mountain Gazette; Mike's unorthodox picks for movies to cover on Blister Cinematic; and more.RELATED LINKS:Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Mountain Gazette TOPICS & TIMES:New BLISTER+ Members (1:21)MG's Ski Portillo Giveaway (3:54)Travis Rice's NST Ski Comp (10:46)Jim Morrison's Trip Report in MG #203 (19:13)The Jaded Local on Old Gear (27:06)Other Stories from the Issue (40:58)Mike's Movie Picks for Blister Cinematic (47:55)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (March / April 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 107:26


    Cody and Jonathan discuss tariff zaniness and the goal of manufacturing more in America; the state of outdoor-sports comps; whether it's a good thing when big companies move into outdoor sports (Nike & snowboarding?); and more. They also rate your takes, talk about Cody's trips to Norway & Utah, and share what they've been reading & watching.RELATED LINKS:Get Covered: BLISTER+TOPICS & TIMES:BLISTER+ (1:36)Cody's Trips: Norway & Utah (4:06)Tariffs & Effects on Outdoors Companies (10:12)The State of Comps: FWT (20:44)Natural Selection's 1st Ski Comp (23:41)Podium Changes for Bike World Cup (30:57)Sun Valley / FIS World Cup Finals (38:03)Nike Coming Back into Snowboarding? (51:51)Road Gap Death (1:02:23)Mountain Town Advice / Rate My Take (1:17:16)What We're Reading & Watching (1:29:43)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2025 World Cup Finals of Ski Racing in Sun Valley with River Radamus & Will Brandenburg

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 47:55


    Jonathan is currently in Sun Valley for the World Cup Finals, and today, you'll hear his live conversation that happened at 5850 Fest with US ski racer and Rossignol athlete, River Radamus, about his upcoming WC Finals GS race; this World Cup season; & more. Then, former World Cup ski racer, Will Brandenburg, joins Jonathan to talk about the Herculean effort it was to build — and prep — the steepest DH and Super G race courses in the world, right here in Sun Valley, Idaho.RELATED LINKS:5850 FestRecreate Responsibly: BLISTER+Blister Podcast Ep 337: River RadamusBlister Podcast Ep 219: Will BrandenburgTOPICS & TIMES:New BLISTER+ Members (4:47)River Radamus 6:37)Current Conditions? (8:32)Season Recap (9:18)Training & Athlete Discussions Leading up to the Race (12:00)Cancellations (18:15)Being Back on Home Turf (19:28)Ski Length Decisions (23:25)Will Brandenburg (25:13)Training Runs (29:03)Why the Cancellation of the DH Race? (30:20)What Are You Most Excited About? (36:23)SVSEF (38:29)Will's Predictions (41:24)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (February 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 92:34


    Cody and Jonathan are back to review the news, including the passing of ZipFit's Sven Coomer; threats to public lands; JD Vance's ski trip; and more. We also rate your takes, discuss the most Canadian news, and share what we've been reading and watching.RELATED LINKS:Recreate Responsibly: BLISTER+TOPICS & TIMES:BLISTER+ (2:37)Blister Summit, “Bjarne,” & Ted Ligety (4:37)Quick NFL Talk (10:23)ZipFit's Sven Coomers (13:03)Public Lands (17:05)Putin? (25:16)JD Vance Goes Skiing (31:50)Reel Rock: Truth in Outdoor Docs? (34:54)Olympic Snowboarder on FBI's Most Wanted (49:37)Hot Take: Cat Skiing vs Heli Skiing (54:50)CPG Accident (1:03:02)Hot Take: Helmets (1:08:00)Most Canadian News (1:17:11)What We're Reading & Watching (1:19:12)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Armada Skier, Todd Ligare, on Big-Mountain Skiing, Ski Racing, & His New Films: On the Hunt Part 1 & 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 105:26


    Jonathan talks with Todd Ligare about his career in big-mountain skiing; his background in ski racing; movies & marriage; his two new 5-minute ski films, On the Hunt Part 1 & Part 2; Sammy Carlson; Mikaela Shiffrin; the current world cup ski racing season; & more.RELATED LINKS:On the Hunt, Part 1On the Hunt, Part 25850 Fest, Sun Valley, IdahoBlister Rec Shop: Gear WestBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:Blister Rec Shop: Gear West (3:46)BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered (4:25)Todd @ the Blister Summit (7:11)Todd's 2 New Films: On the Hunt (8:45)On the Hunt, Part 1 (13:12)On the Hunt, Part 2 (14:49)Movies & Marriage (19:12)Inception on Blister Cinematic (27:24)Ski Racing & Big-Mountain Skiing (30:11)Growing Up & Getting into Racing (35:08)Favorite Disciplines? (39:13)What Were Your Aspirations in Skiing? (42:39)Who Did You Look Up to in Racing? (47:08)From Ski Racing to Freeriding (50:17)10 Years on Armada (59:19)Gear Nerd (1:05:16)Sammy Carlson's Style (1:11:20)World Cup Ski Racing (1:18:14)Mikaela Shiffrin (1:22:09)Marcel Hirscher (1:26:30)Ways to Improve World Cup Ski Racing? (1:29:28)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBlister PodcastCRAFTEDBikes & Big Ideas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Highlights from Blister Summit 2025 w/ Jonathan Ellsworth & Kristin Sinnott

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 51:01


    We just wrapped up another outstanding Blister Summit, so Blister Summit Director, Kristin Sinnott, and Jonathan Ellsworth caught up to share a few of their favorite moments, discuss the new things that took place this year (including the DJ set / dance party that broke out in Blister HQ); and talk about the future of the event.RELATED LINKSBLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered: TOPICS & TIMES:Freeride in Europe: Black Sheep Sports (0:59)BLISTER+ Members Update: Chairlift Edition (1:48)Our 5th Blister Summit & Thank Yous (5:46)Kristin's Highlights (6:49)Morning Uphills (12:32)Snow Conditions (14:22)The Athletes (18:20)Carving w/ Ted Ligety & Anne Wangler (21:53)A Few Panel Session Highlights (25:44)The Snowboard Side of the Summit (30:47)Other New Stuff This Year? (34:57)Summit Karaoke Party (40:12)After the Summit (45:37)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Molly Armanino on Her FWT Win; New Film; Comp Life; Coping with Loss; & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 74:02


    Molly Armanino recently won the FWT comp in Kicking Horse; her new film, Slopes of Change, comes out today; and she is currently in the country of Georgia on hold waiting for the next FWT comp. So Jonathan spoke with Molly about all of the above, plus her relationships with pro skiers McKenna Peterson and Josh Daiek; working with a sports psychologist; and more.RELATED LINKSMolly's Film, Slopes of ChangeMolly's Winning Run @ Kicking HorseBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:BLISTER+ Members Update (0:52)Waiting to Compete in Georgia (2:40)Winning at Kicking Horse (9:30)Does the Win Change Your Expectations? (12:17)Decision Making During a Comp Run (14:14)Last Year's Run in Georgia (16:26)New Film, Slopes Of Change (24:29)Molly's Brother, Sam (28:29)Operating after Loss (35:37)Friendship, McKenna Peterson (40:34)Josh Daiek (45:27)Working with a Sports Psychologist (50:55)Finding a Strong Support System (56:55)Why Did You Become a BLISTER+ Member? (1:04:22)What to Do While Waiting in Georgia? (1:08:38)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Alex Hackel on Kings & Queens of Corbet's, Movies, & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 76:34


    Today we're talking about all things ‘Kings & Queens of Corbet's' with Alex Hackel, who has podiumed both times he's competed in the event. Alex Hackel just took 2nd place at Kings & Queens, he's also 2-times X-games medalist, he's the co-founder of 1000skis, and he's a terrific filmmaker. Jonathan sat down with Alex in Jackson Hole after the comp to talk about all of this and a whole lot more.RELATED LINKSAlex's Kings & Queen's RunAlex's YouTube Channel1000 SkisBlister Rec. Shop: Spokane Alpine HausBLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered: Blister Summit 2025 Join Us! TOPICS & TIMES:Big Blister Summit Updates (1:43)Spokane Alpine Haus (2:28)How ‘Kings & Queens' Works (3:32)How Inspections Works (8:05)Alex's Breakdown of His Run (11:43)Dropping In (13:34)Feelings Upon Finishing (25:03)Athlete Conversations, Athlete Judging, & Scoring (27:23)Comps vs Filming (32:34)Evolution of the Pro Skier (36:47)Co-Founding 1000 Skis (42:12)Pick One: Flex Pattern or Mount Point? (43:13)Favorite X Games Tricks this Year? (45:51)Is the Talent Level Peaking in Freeskiing? (46:46)Where Is the Most Progression Currently? (49:16)What Are Your Off-Mountain Interests? (51:37)Film Talk (58:12)Why Did You Become a BLISTER+ Member? (1:05:02)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sports Nutrition, Entrepreneurship, & Magic Bird Poop with Skratch Labs' Founder, Dr. Allen Lim

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 58:32


    You spent hours pouring over Blister reviews, and you've found the perfect skis, bike, or snowboard. You're ready to go. But once you're outside and going … what are you doing to keep going? What are you eating and drinking? Are you eating and drinking? Should you be? What, when, and how much? What does the latest science have to say about all of this?To walk us through these questions and more, we're talking with the founder of Skratch Labs, Dr. Allen Lim. Allen is sharp, hilarious, and clearly driven to help people perform at their peak.RELATED LINKS:Blister Rec Shop: Powder Hound, AKBLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered: Blister Summit 2025 Join Us! Molly Armanino's FWT RunTOPICS & TIMES:BLISTER+ Member wins FWT Comp (1:47)Powder Hound, Alaska (3:05)Urinal Conversations at DIA (4:18)Origin Story of Scratch Labs (8:30)Code Brown & Magic Bird Poop (12:02)Year of Launch (20:19)Expanding Outside of Road Racing (22:18)Sports Nutrition: Current State of the Union (24:21)Scratch Labs' Company Focus (31:50)Energy Chews: When / How to Use (37:09)Fueling Up at the Ski Resort (41:26)Fueling Up in the Backcountry (43:46)Dr. Lim's Current Work? (49:23)Scratch Labs Cafe (52:23)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (January 2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 75:48


    Cody and Jonathan review some of the big news of January; rate Cody's take; share what we're reading & watching; offer some mountain town advice; and more.RELATED LINKS:Taos Ski ValleyGet Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Join Us! Blister Summit 2025TOPICS & TIMES:Taos Ski Valley (0:50)Our Neighbors & BLISTER+ (1:23)Blister Summit (3:19)Cody's Pro Tip / Life Advice (4:05)Cody on Couloirs & Basketball Courts (6:35)NFL Talk - We're Back! (10:57)Climate Change Hits Home (13:23)Denali Name Change (22:54)Rate Cody's Take: Nick Goepper (27:10) Freeride World Tour (36:20)FIS and Private Equity (42:47)Most Canadian News, Part 1 (51:53)Most Canadian News, Part 2Most Russian News in the USA? (56:58)Mountain Town Advice (58:04)What We're Reading & Watching (1:06:25)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Blevins' Corner: The Current State of Ski Resorts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 56:59


    Jonathan talks with Jason Blevins, the outdoors reporter for The Colorado Sun, about the recent ski patrol strike, union talks, and the current state of ski areas. Jason brings some important historical reminders to the conversation, and we discuss what it all means for the future of skiing & snowboarding, as well as the future of mountain towns.RELATED LINKS:Blister Rec. Shop: Powder7Get Covered: BLISTER+Join Us! Blister Summit 2025TOPICS & TIMES:Powder7.com (1:17)Jason Blevins, New BLISTER+ member (2:17)Ski Resorts: State of the Union (7:58)Labor Movement & Strikes (15:07)Indy Ski Areas & Consolidation (26:51)Implications for Mountain Towns (41:29)The Colorado Sun (52:54) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Future of the Outdoors, Outdoor Recreation, & the Outdoor Industry with Paul Forward

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 62:44


    In the future, will we still have public lands? Will new economic policies crash the outdoor industry? Will a popular drug actually get more people outside? Will we all soon be ski touring on e-skis (just like more and more people are riding around on e-bikes)? And will the phones in our pockets eventually replace satellite phones and our avy beacons? Jonathan Ellsworth and Paul Forward discuss all of this and more.RELATED LINKS:Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Join Us! Blister Summit 2025TOPICS & TIMES:The New Administration & the Outdoors (2:50)Tariffs & the Outdoor Industry (9:44)Public Lands Threatened (18:08)Ozempic & Outdoor Recreation (29:58)e-Touring Skis?? (40:45)The Future of Sat Phones (51:42)The Future of Avy Beacons (55:23) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Marcus Goguen on the Freeride World Tour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 72:49


    The Freeride World Tour kicks off this weekend, so today we are talking with one of the best comp skiers in the world, Marcus Goguen. We talk about tooling around France together back in 2022; Marcus' rise as a skier; we analyze his insane comp run in Verbier last season; and more.RELATED LINKS:VIDEO: Marcus' Run down the Bec des RossesOpenSnow.com/buy - code: blister50Bluebird Mtn SportsJoin Us! Blister Summit 2025Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Marcus' Instagram: marcusg360Marcus' YouTube ChannelTOPICS & TIMES:Preparing to Leave for the FWT (5:03)Our France Trip (6:07)Surprises from the FWT (10:27)Whistler as Prep for Comp Venues? (12:40)The Bec Des Rosses (13:55)Analyzing Marcus' Run (16:00)Visibility (25:37)Losing Your Ski Pole on the 360 (28:45)Finding the Entry (34:28)Training for Comp Season (40:39)What Don't People Know re: the FWT? (46:50)Judging (50:47)Goals for this Season? (57:22)Venues (59:34)Future of the FWT, Olympics, Etc. (1:00:43)Goals Outside of the FWT? (1:06:51)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (December 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 95:48


    Cody and Jonathan are back to review some of the big news of December and this new year; rate your takes; share what we're reading & watching; and more.RELATED LINKS:Taos Ski ValleyJoin Us! Blister Summit 2025Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+TOPICS & TIMES:Catching Up: AK, the NFL, Etc (3:00)The Explore Act Passed (8:00)United Healthcare CEO Assassination (16:05)Murder Hornets (33:49)Park City Ski Patrol Strike (35:41)Rate My Take (1:01:32)What We're Reading & Watching (1:09:13)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Our Reviewers' 2024 Highlights & 2025 Resolutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 144:27


    For our final Blister Podcast of 2024, we are once again sharing with you some of the highs, the lows, and the lessons learned by our team this past year, and talking about some of our reviewers' plans and resolutions for 2025. Then this Wednesday, over on our CRAFTED podcast, you'll also get to hear some of our reviewers reveal the projects and pursuits they took up in 2024, or are looking to explore in 2025.RELATED LINKS:Episode Sponsor: OpenSnow/BuyJoin Us! Blister Summit 2025Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+TOPICS & TIMES:Luke Koppa (5:05)Kristin Sinnott (13:04)Simon Stewart (22:55)Kara Williard (38:30)Dylan Wood (46:50)Justin Bobb (1:04:52)Zack Henderson (1:16:55)David Golay (1:26:39)Sascha Anastas & Jonathan Ellsworth (1:36:19)Paul Forward (1:57:43)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 Quick Things: ‘Jet Lag & Lost Passport' Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 32:38


    Jonathan Ellsworth was just in France and Switzerland, so he discusses the trip, losing his passport (and advice on how to get a new passport ASAP), visiting Salomon headquarters in France, skiing in Switzerland, updates for THE HUNDRED, pizza reviews, and more. Check it out, and let us know: have you ever lost your passport?RELATED LINKSBlister Rec. Shop: Valhalla Pure OutfittersBlister Summit 2025Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Let Us Know What You Think re: PassportsTOPICS & TIMES:Valhalla Pure Outfitters (1:04)Blister Summit 2025 (1:55)Unexpected Invite to St. Moritz (6:44)Losing My Passport (9:51)Coffee Connections (11:37)New Global Mission: Modernizing the Passport System (13:50)Skiing in Switzerland (17:48)Update for THE HUNDRED (19:54)The Joys of Not Being Able to Watch Football (21:40)Lost Passport Advice & Silver Linings (22:48)Blister Pizza Review: Swiss Pizza (26:09)Normalizing Street Wine (27:16)My New Passport & Return Trip Home (29:30)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30CRAFTED Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    River Radamus: Skier, and U.S. Alpine Ski Racer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 73:42


    River Radamus is a rising star on the U.S. Alpine Ski Team. But first and foremost, River is someone who is very, very passionate about all types of skiing. Jonathan talked with River just after he laid down two top-10 finishes at Birds of Prey, and they discuss that plus his lifelong journey in skiing; the artistry he sees in ski racing; the importance of innovation in racing; his thoughts on how to help the next generation of ski racers, and a whole lot more.RELATED LINKS5850 FestBlister Rec. Shop: Teton Village SportsGet Yourself Covered: BLISTER+TOPICS & TIMES:River in France (5:16)Birds of Prey Recap (5:16)Competitive Log Rolling, Skiing, & Ski Racing (6:34)Biggest Influences in Skiing Growing Up? (15:51)The current landscape of innovation (19:41)Super G, GS, and … Slalom? (26:16)The ‘River Versus' Series (40:32)Competitive Mindset: Flipping the Switch (47:16)Gear Talk (51:59)Arco Foundation (55:26)World Cup Finals in Sun Valley (1:07:42)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30CRAFTED Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Weather Forecasting, Artificial Intelligence, & Storm Chasing w/ OpenSnow Meteorologist, Joel Gratz

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 51:53


    OpenSnow founder & meteorologist, Joel Gratz, is back to talk about advancements in weather forecasting and how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing weather models — particularly in mountain environments. We also discuss the challenges of making seasonal forecasts; Joel offers some tips for planning ski trips; tips for storm chasing and skiing in Japan; and more.RELATED LINKS:Blister Rec. Shop: Gear WestBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredBlister Summit 2025Get Our Winter Buyer's GuideBlister Pod ep 268: Joel GratzBlister Pod ep 237: Joel GratzTOPICS & TIMES:Skiing with Kids (5:00)AI & Weather Forecasting (8:45)Using Forecasting for Backcountry Skiing (18:33)Predictions for This Winter? (21:29)Planning Ski Trips: Tips and Strategies (25:39)Exploring Open Snow Features (28:33)Tips for Storm Chasing & Skiing in Japan (35:52)Future of Meteorology & Weather Forecasting (47:13)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (November 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 102:02


    Cody and Jonathan are back to review some of the news of November; rate your takes; offer some mountain town advice; share what we're reading & watching; and more.RELATED LINKS:Blister Rec. Shop: Round HouseBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredGet Our Winter Buyer's GuideTOPICS & TIMES:Winter is Here! (4:21)NFL Update (7:46)Jonathan & Cody's Bet (12:48)Update for The 100 (15:03)The Presidential Election (17:54)Mikaela Shiffrin (30:09)Lindsey Vonn is Back (31:06)Mike Tyson / Jake Paul Fight (34:57)Hadley Hammer's 8-Step Checklist (42:36)Rescue on Mt Whitney (53:45)The Most ‘LA' News (1:02:29)Rate My Take (1:07:04)Mountain Town Advice (1:24:17)What We're Reading & Watching (1:36:30) - Fifty+, episode #2 - Connor Ryan's Surviving Our Story - James Bond, The World is Not Enough - Auden Schendler, Terrible BeautyCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Auden Schendler on Joy, Living Well, & His New Book, Terrible Beauty: Reckoning with Climate Complicity and Rediscovering our Soul

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 69:16


    Auden Schendler is someone whose work we've admired for a long time. And In this conversation, Auden and Jonathan talk about human purpose, the importance of joy and living well; and Auden spells out the need for systemic change — and not just token actions — to actually address climate change.RELATED LINKS:audenschendler.comEp. Sponsor: skitaos.comBlister Shop: Lone Pine Gear ExchangeBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredBlister Summit 2025TOPICS & TIMES:Auden's Background (5:14)Climate Change is Not Your Fault (17:29)Terrible Beauty (27:38)Reckoning with Climate Complicity (30:41)Rediscovering Our Soul (32:21)On the Idea that Climate Change is a Hoax (34:59)Analogy: the Tobacco Industry (41:25)Why Should We Recycle? (49:59)Why Climate Change Shouldn't Be Political (59:23)Final Thoughts (1:03:42)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 Quick Stories, Ideas, Updates, & Reports from Jonathan Ellsworth

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 32:37


    Jonathan talks about skiing with an Olympic gold medalist on his first day back on snow; Mikaela Shiffrin vs. Santa Claus; the outdoor sports equivalent of Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul; and more. Give it a listen, then let us know your thoughts and ideas.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredBlister Summit 2025Get Our Winter Buyer's GuideTOPICS & TIMES:More BLISTER+ Power Couples (2:06)Blister Summit Update (5:38)THE TEN:1: 1st Day On Snow, Skiing w/ Olympic Gold Medalist (7:09)2: Powder Skis Update (14:44)3: Lyndsey Vonn is Officially Back (16:00)4: Airport Sprinting (17:06)5: Thoughts on the Mike Tyson / Jake Paul Event (20:56)6: Smart People Don't Go to Football Games, Part 1 (22:5)7: Mikaela Shiffrin vs. Santa Claus 23:55)8: Smart People Don't Go to Football Games, Part 2 (26:08)9: Blister Pizza Reviews? (27:10)10: Full Circle Moment: Viking Ski Shop (29:29)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ted Ligety on the 24/25 World Cup Ski Racing Season: Major Storylines, Massive Rumors, & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 74:35


    The World Cup alpine ski racing season is now underway, and it's a fascinating one. So Jonathan talks with Ted Ligety (2 Olympic gold medals; 5 World Cup Giant Slalom titles; 25 WC victories; & 52 WC podiums) about this season's major storylines, massive rumors, biggest battles, and some behind-the-scenes secrets of the World Cup.RELATED LINKS:Blister Rec. Shop: Skiboot RXBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredGet Our Winter Buyer's GuideTOPICS & TIMES:What's New: Working with DPS (2:42)The Major World Cup Storylines (7:10)Unretiring: Marcel Hirscher & Lucas Braathen (9:31)Switching Teams: How Does It Work? (16:55)Skill Sets: Slalom vs Giant SL vs. Super G vs DH (20:50)Mikaela Shiffrin (26:47)Rumor: a Lindsey Vonn Comeback? (33:05)What's Life Like on the World Cup? (37:47)The Gear (44:11)New Wildcard Rule (54:10)Takeaways from Sölden? (59:28)Predictions for the Next Race (1:02:59)WC Finals in Sun Valley (1:04:53)How / Where to Watch the Races? (1:09:29)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (October 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 93:58


    Cody and Jonathan are back to review some of the news of October; introduce a new Reviewing the News segment (Rate My Take); discuss the expansion of the Natural Selection Tour; offer some mountain town relationship advice; share what we're reading & watching; and more.RELATED LINKS:Opensnow.com/buy - use code: blister50Park City Ski Boot:Email: pcputah@gmail.comCall: 435-776-7883BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredGet Our Winter Buyer's GuideTOPICS & TIMES:OpenSnow Deal for The 100! (1:27)Blister Rec Shop: Park City Ski Boot (2:12)Catching Up + JE's Therapy Session (5:00)Cody's new FIFTY+ movie (9:44)Natural Selection Tour adds More Comps (17:05)FKT & Private Equity Talk Revisited (25:50)Rate My Take (42:15)Blevins Corner: Cost of SkiingThe Most American News (1:00:42)- Video: Jonathan after the “Fail Mary”- Meteorologists Threatened after HurricanesMtn Town Advice (1:05:03)Mtn Town Relationship Advice (1:09:22)What We're Reading & Watching (1:16:08)- John McPhee, Coming into the Country- Matthew Halteman, Hungry Beautiful Animals- Auden Schendler, Terrible BeautyCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Amie Engerbretson on Ugly Sweater Parties + Can the Outdoor Community Actually Make a Difference?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 71:42


    Jonathan talks with professional skier, speaker, and filmmaker Amie Engerbretson about our upcoming ugly sweater / ski-movie-rom-com event; her film, Hypocrite; and we discuss the question, “Can the outdoor community actually make a difference?”RELATED LINKS:Watch Amie's Film, HypocriteBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:Better Off Dead & Hot Dog (2:00)Our Ugly Sweater / Ski-RomCom Event (4:20)What Amie's Been Up To (8:47)The Upcoming Election (10:57)Amie's film, “Hypocrite” (16:41)Blame & Hate (39:25)What Can We Do Together? (52:30)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Dr. Gloria Beim on the Paris Olympics; Pre-Season Training Advice; the Most Common Ski & Snowboard Injuries; & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 64:36


    Dr. Gloria Beim (orthopedic surgeon and the head physician for the USA Olympic Team in Paris) is back on the podcast to talk about her experience at the Paris games; discuss her recent visit to the White House; pre-season training; the most common ski & snowboard injuries; and some of the things you can do to prevent them.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredFollow Dr. Beim on IG: @drbeim38Blister Pod Ep. 315: Dr. BeimTOPICS & TIMES:Dr. Beim @ the Paris Olympics (5:02)Going to the White House (11:23)Our Broken Elbows (14:42)Most Common Ski Injuries (19:16)Most Common Snowboard Injuries (32:28)Preventing Injuries (39:48)Pre-Season Training (47:51)Becoming the Medical Director for BLISTER+ (52:13)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Team USA Snowboarder, Bea Kim

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 70:46


    At the age of 17, not many of us find ourselves competing for World Cup titles, or speaking in front of the United Nations. But then there's Bea Kim. Bea is one of the most impressive yet down-to-earth teenagers you are probably going to meet, and you'll definitely want to get to know her and her story. Bea and Jonathan talk about some of the key moments of her journey, including getting on the Mammoth snowboard team; the importance of mentors — and who some of the important ones are in Bea's life; what she's working on and thinking about right now; and what some of her hopes & dreams are for the future.RELATED LINKS:Join Bea on Team PowBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:Training in Saas-Fee, Switzerland (1:52)Bea's Training Schedule on Team USA (2:52)Airbags (6:42)First Time on a Board? (9:52)Mammoth Snowboard Team (16:05)Comps (20:20)Homing in on the Halfpipe (22:07)Mentors & Friends (25:01)Education (32:00)Speaking at the United Nations & Working w/ Protect Our Winters (41:01)Engaging Young People re: Climate Change (52:03)Back on Snow / What are You Working On? (1:04:46)The Upcoming Season (1:06:46)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (September 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 114:15


    Cody and Jonathan discuss the release of Cody's first FIFTY+ film; some big controversies in the world of FKT's & running; a great edition of Blevin's Corner; mountain guides and the often confusing practice of tipping; what they're reading & watching; … and more.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredGet Our Winter Buyer's GuideSalomon QST Film TourTOPICS & TIMES:Cody's new FIFTY+ movie (3:02)Backcountry.com Sells Again (7:41)FKT Culture & Controversies (21:36)Grand Teton Speed Record Investigation (31:19)Blevins' Corner (47:12)Camille Herron & Wikipedia (1:06:56)Mtn Town Advice: Tipping & Guiding (1:21:01)What We're Reading & Watching (1:33:26)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister PodcastOff The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Mountain Gazette's Mike Rogge on ‘His' New Ski; Baseball & Skiing; MG Issue #202; & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 80:20


    Mountain Gazette owner & editor, Mike Rogge, is back to talk about good skis and bad gear reviews; put Shohei Ohtani's accomplishments in skier terms; discuss a growing new development in the outdoor industry; reveal a bit about the upcoming issue of Mountain Gazette; and he and Jonathan each share a favorite book they're currently reading.RELATED LINKS:Blister Rec Shop: Lone Pine Gear ExchangeBag BalmBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:Mike's Good Ski & Bad Gear Reviews (4:47)Sports vs “Outdoor” Sports? (10:59)Shohei Ohtani in Skier Terms? (15:48)Norway Trolls (29:24)Mountain Gazette Update (30:33)Outdoor Industry News (35:14)What's In MG Issue #202? (41:39)What We're Reading (57:19)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Off The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Jeremy Jones on His New Sport & New Film, 'Purple Mountains Live Free or Die'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 43:16


    Today we're catching up with Jeremy Jones, one of the greatest big mountain snowboarders of all time, to talk about what he's been up to this summer — including his new sport; his new movie, Purple Mountains Live Free or Die; and, Jeremy announces which classic film he and Jonathan will be breaking down soon on our Blister Cinematic podcast.RELATED LINKS:Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+TOPICS & TIMES:Jeremy's New Sport (2:05)Mt. Hood (5:04)Purple Mountains Live Free or Die (8:46)New Hampshire (10:14)Abenaki Ski Area (12:50)The Art of Conversation (17:05)The Upcoming Election (21:17)Voting (30:21)The Ski Industry & (34:48)Jeremy's Blister Cinematic Choice (38:50)When & Where to Watch Purple Mountains (40:23) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Nikolai Schirmer on Skiing & Surfing; the Most Norwegian News; Movies; & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 88:46


    Our guest today is Nikolai Schirmer, and we're discussing skiing & surfing; skiing in Norway (and why Niko should become the Ski Czar of Norway); the Most Norwegian News; movies — including how easy / hard it is for certain outdoor sports to translate on film; & more.You can also check out my very gear-centric conversation with Niko over on our GEAR:30 podcast, episode #309: The Pro's Gear: Nikolai Schirmer.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:Surfing & Orcas (4:04)Nikolai's background in Sports (7:19)Skiing in Norway (12:50)Niko's Education (17:34)The Most Norwegian News (25:06)Electric Vehicles + Oil & Gas (33:40)The Norwegian Monarchy? (48:06)Technical Apparel (53:09)Movies (1:02:16)Depicting the Joy of Skiing to Film (1:14:11)Niko's New Film (1:24:30)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Off The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Current State of Climate Science, Consensus, & Next Best Steps w/ Dr. Liz Burakowski

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 51:13


    So how are things actually going when it comes to climate change, carbon emissions, stuff like that? Are we making any real progress? And what do climate scientists — you know, the experts that are doing the research and studying the results — what are they finding? These are some of the things we've been wondering about, and we suspect that some of you have, too.So today, our guest is one of those experts, and she has a lot of insights to share. Dr. Elizabeth Burakowski is on the Research Faculty at the Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space at the University of New Hampshire; she is a member of the Protect Our Winters Science Alliance; and she started snowboarding in 1994, and these days, you'll find her in the backcountry on her splitboard.RELATED LINKS:Learn More: Protect Our WintersBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:Dr. Burakowski's current work (3:21)What led you into this field of study? (8:18)The various costs of climate change (14:49)The current state of the union (17:25)Surprises in our climate system (20:52)Are we in a better or worse position than expected? (28:49)Where has progress been made? (33:02)Current biggest challenges? (34:38)Next best / necessary steps? (41:51)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister PodcastOff The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (August 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 89:29


    Cody and Jonathan discuss summer skiing; the new FIS wildcard rule; some good news & some dumb news re: national parks; art exhibits at ski areas; their top-3 mountain towns; what they're reading and watching; & more.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredGet Our Winter Buyer's GuideTOPICS & TIMES:The Hundred (3:57)Portillo / Back on Skis (5:18)Athlete dropped for lack of social media (9:20)Fairness of New FIS Wildcard Rule? (17:46)Good News: $100 Million Grant for National Parks (28:13)Dumb News: It doesn't pay to bike into Yosemite? (29:03)Art in Ski Areas: Powder Mountain (34:22)Mountain Town Advice: Top 3 Mtn Towns? (41:34)What We're Reading & Watching (1:05:34)Upcoming on Blister Cinematic (1:23:41)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister PodcastOff The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Atomic's Jossi Wells, Tonje Kvivik, & Noah Wallace on the Realities of Being a Pro Athlete & the Creation of a New Industry Standard

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 63:11


    “When we're out there putting our bodies on the line, the last thing we want to be thinking is, am I going to be looked after if this goes wrong?” — Atomic athlete, Jossi WellsToday we're talking with Atomic skiers Jossi Wells, Tonje Kvivik, and Noah Wallace about a topic that almost never gets discussed publicly, yet it's an issue that most sponsored outdoor athletes have to deal with: as a professional athlete, it's your job to go out there and push yourself and try to push the limits of your sport, while also having to take responsibility for the consequence when things go wrong.It's been a longstanding issue in the freeski world, across snowboarding, biking, climbing, and other sports, and while we all love watching athletes put themselves on the line, when injuries happen in that pursuit of pushing what's possible, most of us then can only offer these athletes our best wishes on social media and our hopes that they heal up soon.But today, I'm happy to announce a new development that we think will set a new standard in the outdoor industry. Atomic has committed to covering their international freeski athletes with BLISTER+ outdoor injury insurance, and Atomic is the first outdoor brand to provide this level of coverage to their sponsored athletes.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:Noah Wallace's Story (3:21)Tonje Kvivik's Story (7:33)Jossi Wells' Story (8:32)Atomic's Decision to Cover Their Athletes (10:06)Tonje's Experience with Insurance (12:01)Jossi on Trying to Get Coverage (14:27)Getting Hurt When You Least Expect It (19:50)Jonathan's Injuries (32:50)GofundMe Culture (43:43)How Do We Create a Culture Shift? (46:46)Tonje, Jossi, & Noah's Plans for The Season (52:54)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister PodcastOff The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Rebecca Rusch & Carlos Perez on Mtn Biking, Gravel Riding, Rebecca's Private Idaho, & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 67:41


    We talk with 7x world champion and 2x Hall of Fame inductee, Rebecca Rusch, and Bike Monkey founder, Carlos Perez, about mountain biking in the 2024 Olympics; whether gravel biking ought to be an Olympic sport; the the new Potato Olympics, and her signature event, Rebecca's Private Idaho.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredListener Code for Rebecca's Private Idaho: BLISTER RPICHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister PodcastOff The CouchTOPICS & TIMES:Rebecca's Thoughts on the Olympics (4:36)Should Gravel Biking be in the Olympics? (11:43)Differentiating Gravel vs. Mountain Biking (13:52)Origins of Rebecca's Private Idaho (19:20)Rebecca's Dive into Endurance Sports (32:34)Race Events: Why Do People Sign Up? (38:05)More Details re: Rebecca's Private Idaho (46:38)The Potato Olympics (51:30)The Be Good Foundation (52:47)Logistics of Putting on Race Events (57:37) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (July 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 92:40


    Cody and Jonathan are back to talk about the Olympics; what makes someone an “athlete”; LeBron James & bikes; Amaury Pierron's insane run; the Most Canadian News; what we're reading and watching; & more.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredPre-Order our Winter Buyer's GuideCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister PodcastOff The CouchTOPICS & TIMES:Dumb & Dumber (4:32)The Olympics (8:28)What is an “Athlete”? (14:25)The Election (24:55)Digital Mapping & Accountability (33:34)Apple x AllTrails (46:33)Video: LeBron James & Canyon Bikes (54:56)Video: Amaury Pierron's WC Run (1:02:20)Most Canadian News (1:09:50)What We're Reading & Watching (1:16:32) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Brendan Leonard on Ultra-Something

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 71:50


    Brendan Leonard (semi-rad.com) is back to talk you into (or maybe out of?) running ultramarathons; discuss junk food, foam rollers, lab mice, can't-miss business ideas, and his fantastic new book, Ultra-Something, which everyone ought read — unless you identify as the boring person in your friend group. (That's Jonathan's opinion, not Brendan's.)RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredUltra-Something: Order or Read 1st ChapterCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister PodcastOff The CouchTOPICS & TIMES:Storms around Missoula (4:57)Brendan's New Book (7:12)Organization of the Book (12:55)Foam Rollers (23:47)Coffee (27:56)Trust Fund Rats (31:10)Junk Food & Ultrarunning (33:37)Western States (41:29)Solo Ultras vs Signing Up for Races (47:22)Business Idea for Brendan (52:28Evolving Outdoor Interests? (56:36)Trend Chasing (1:00:48)Brendan on Blister Cinematic (1:03:58) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Cars vs. Bikes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 33:26


    There is an uneasy coexistence of cars and bikes on the road, and cyclist injuries & deaths from collisions with cars and trucks are on the rise. So what's being done to address this? What can you do — as a cyclist, and as a driver — to do your part? And what's being done in car & truck technology to help the cause? We talk with the lead engineer of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) at General Motors who works on bicycle detection technology to help keep cyclists safer on the roads.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredEp. Sponsor: Bag BalmCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister PodcastOff The CouchTOPICS & TIMES:Avoiding Pedestrians vs Avoiding Cyclists (3:58)The Increase of Cyclist Deaths (9:33)Distracted Drivers (10:27)Evolution of Car Safety Tech (11:40)Chad's Background (17:24)What Can Cyclists Do to Reduce Accidents? (22:10)Laws around Phone Use While Driving (25:32)Night Driving (30:17)Promising Tech? (30:17)Parting Thoughts (31:11) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Skin & Ski 3 Million Feet in a Year?? Noah Dines' Big Objective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 68:10


    Is it possible to skin and ski 3 million vertical feet in a year? On January 1, 2024, Noah Dines set out to find out, and so far, he's doing incredibly well: on July 9, Noah crossed the 2 million vertical feet mark.So what prompted Noah to attempt this project? What does his typical day look like? What have been the biggest challenges so far, and what gear is he using to pull this off? I had lots of questions, and Noah offered lots of great answers to this conversation.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister PodcastOff The CouchTOPICS & TIMES:The Government Camp / Timberline Scene (3:24)Origins of this Project & 3 Million Feet of Vert (5:07)Locations (11:15)How Often are You Solo? (12:34)Food & Nutrition (15:03)Injuries / Getting Sick (18:24)Warm Up & Cool Down Routines (22:23)Sleep (25:41)Other Challenges, Part 1 (26:30)Your Background (29:01)Other Challenges, Part 2 (31:26)Resort Touring vs Backcountry Touring (33:28)Gear (40:56)Average Vert per Lap? (51:33)Lessons Learned So Far? (53:53)Where to Next? (1:01:33) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Team Behind the Team: USA Olympic Head Team Physician, Dr. Gloria Beim

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 73:19


    When the world's elite athletes compete later this month at the Olympic Games in Paris, who treats them? And when injuries happen, how are decisions made about whether the athlete can continue to compete? To answer these questions and how it all works, our guest is Dr. Gloria Beim, the Head Team Physician at the Olympic Games for Team USA. Jonathan and Dr. Beim talk about the Olympics and the medical teams that support athletes there, and they also discuss Dr. Beim's truly remarkable story that led to a life in medical care, where she continues to serve everyone from regular folks in rural communities, to some of the greatest athletes in human history.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister PodcastOff The CouchTOPICS & TIMES:How Jonathan & Dr. Beim Met (4:40)Heading to Paris (8:03)Your day-to-day at the Olympics (9:16)Educating Patients (22:38)Elite Athletes vs ‘Normal' Folks (26:13)Which Olympic Sports Produce the Most Injuries? (31:20)Dr. Beim's Path to Team USA (35:39)The Youth (56:26)BLISTER+ (1:02:04) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (May & June 2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 95:18


    Cody and Jonathan discuss the announcement of two new action-sports leagues; the inclusion of women riders at Red Bull Rampage; the latest controversies re: mountaineer Nims Purja; questions about the awesomeness of Spring Energy's sauce; supreme court rulings on liability waivers; what we're reading & watching; & more.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister PodcastOff The CouchTOPICS & TIMES:Catching Up with Cody (11:11)Snow League & XGL (15:56)Women & Rampage (28:26)Latest Controversies re: Nims Purja (36:04)Spring Energy's Awesome Sauce (48:31)Blevins Corner: Supreme Court & Liability Waivers (1:00:33)What We're Reading & Watching (1:15:12) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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