Podcasts about Blister

In past years, we've done a series called ‘Bikes vs Skis' where we've posed the question: Which bike company is most like which ski company? But this year, we're zooming out a bit, and instead are putting up the whole ski industry vs the bike industry, to identify the significant similarities or differences; assess the relative health of each; and see how the trends in one might align with trends in the other. Today, you'll hear from Blister reviewers Jonathan Ellsworth, Luke Koppa, David Golay, Simon Stewart, Kara Williard, and Xan Marshland.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredOur ‘Bikes vs Skis' Series:Bikes vs Skis, 4th Edition (2023): Part 1Bikes vs Skis, 4th Edition (2023): Part 2Bikes vs Skis, 4th Edition (2023): Part 3Bikes vs Skis, 3rd Edition (2021): Part 1Bikes vs Skis, 3rd Edition (2021): Part 2Bikes vs Skis, 2nd Edition (2020): Part 1Bikes vs Skis, 2nd Edition (2020): Part 2Bikes vs Skis, 1st Edition (2018): Part 1Bikes vs Skis, 1st Edition (2018): Part 2TOPICS & TIMES:Health of the Bike Industry (4:52)Volatility in the Ski Industry (12:11)Supply Chain Complexity (16:35)Which Categories are Growing or Shrinking? (18:45)Enduro vs DH Bikes (33:44)Pow Skis & DH Bikes (36:40)Small Brands & Niche Products (39:02)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

The music of the '80s and '90s was a glorious mix of synths, angst, big hair, and bigger emotions. The '80s gave us neon-soaked pop, iconic hair metal, and the rise of MTV, where music videos were just as important as the music itself. Think Madonna, Prince, and Guns N' Roses ruling the airwaves while everyone tried to moonwalk like Michael Jackson.Then came the '90s — grungier, moodier, and way more plaid. Nirvana killed the hair band, Tupac and Biggie redefined hip-hop, and boy bands took over bedrooms everywhere. From slow jams to garage rock, it was two decades of unforgettable sound, questionable fashion, and songs you still secretly belt out in the car.

Jonathan talks to BLISTER members, Bobak Farzin and Lukas Friedli, who recently teamed up to take on the famous Haute Route. We talk about their trip; the gear they used; what gear worked well; what worked less well; and they offer some great advice for anyone thinking about doing any multi-day ski touring trip, or anyone interested in the Haute Route itself.RELATED LINKS:Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+TOPICS & TIMES:Introductions (2:33)Background on the Haute Route (10:40)Ski Selection (19:11)Ski Boot Selection (23:06)Bindings Selection (26:21)Gear Regrets? (29:00)Packs — and Pack Weight (32:18)Trickiest Gear Selections? (41:14)Gear You Were Happiest With (49:54)The Skiing! (52:20)Coffee & Coffee Gear (1:00:44)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First aid kits seem like a good idea, but are they useful? Ours is! Let's dive deep on this one. We'll also visit a mummified hand, see trees in the road, play with sharp things and stop a whole lot of bleeding.  If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io The AI made me do it PRODUCT REVIEW Clozex Emergency Laceration Closure https://amzn.to/44rakZV     A PLACE TO VISIT Sewards Curiosities  https://wp.cga.ct.gov/osh/museum-of-curiosities/ TECH TALK Leatherman Tools https://amzn.to/4d77F9L RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Online Wilderness First Aid Certification https://survivalmed.org/courses/wfa-16-hr/ FIRST AID KIT Wilderness First Aid Training:  Red Cross American Outdoor School Emergency Number List: US poison control 1-800-222-122 General Emergency 911 Mental Health Support 988 Stop the Bleed Kit - TRAINING STRONGLY RECOMMENDED Pressure dressing (Israeli bandage or similar) - Maintains pressure over bleeding wounds Hemostatic gauze (e.g., QuikClot) - Promotes clotting in deep wounds; requires training Blister Tape (Moleskin) - Blister prevention Burn Cream - Minor burns Medical paper or silicone tape - Gentle adhesion to skin; secures dressings with minimal irritation Heavy-duty cloth or waterproof tape - Strong adhesion for securing splints, bandages, or emergency repairs Cotton swabs (e.g., Q-tips) - Applying ointments, cleaning small wounds, precise care Flat-style instant cold pack (single-use) - Temporary relief for sprains, bruises, burns, and insect bites Sterile gauze pads (various sizes) - Covering wounds, absorbing fluids Heavy-duty feminine pads (non-menstrual use) - Used as emergency absorbent dressing for bleeding control Irrigation syringe (10-20 mL) - Wound flushing Antiseptic wipes (benzalkonium or chlorhexidine) - Wound cleaning Hydrocolloid bandages - Blister prevention and treatment Adhesive bandages - Small cuts and abrasions Whistle - Emergency signaling; attract attention in remote areas Disposable thermometer - Fever monitoring Scapel (individually wrapped, single-use) - Precision cutting in emergencies; backup cutting tool Stainless steel sewing needle - Removing splinters, emergency gear or fabric repair First Aid Guide - Reference Small compass (cheap but reliable) - Basic navigation in case of GPS failure or emergency Tick remover tool (e.g., Tick Key) - Safer removal of embedded ticks (optional, useful in wooded areas) CPR mask (one-way valve) - Rescue breathing TRAINING RECOMMENDED Sterile eye wash (saline solution) - Flush out irritants, dust, or debris from eyes Trauma shears (full size, usable) - Cutting tape, clothes Tweezers (fine tip) - Splinters, ticks Acetaminophen - Pain, fever (alternate to ibuprofen) Activated charcoal - for poisoning Zinc oxide diaper cream - Treats chafing, rashes, minor burns, insect bites; provides moisture barrier Meclizine or dimenhydrinate - Motion sickness, nausea Antacid tablets - Indigestion, heartburn Oral rehydration salts - Rehydration during illness Loperamide - Diarrhea Hand sanitizer (60%+ alcohol) - Hand hygiene Nitrile gloves - Protective barrier Finger cots - Protect wounds on fingers; keep dressings dry Non-lubricated condoms - Emergency water carrier, wound protection, or improvised cover Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) - Allergic reactions, sleep aid Hydrocortisone cream 1% - Skin irritation, rash Ibuprofen - Pain, inflammation, fever Loratadine or cetirizine - Non-drowsy allergy relief 2-day emergency supply of essential personal meds - Includes medications critical for survival or ongoing treatment (e.g., insulin, heart meds) Hard candy (glucose source) - Emergency sugar source for suspected diabetic hypoglycemia Naloxone nasal spray (e.g., Narcan) - Emergency treatment for opioid overdose; potentially life-saving Permanent marker (e.g., Sharpie) - Mark tourniquet times, label supplies, track wound changes, or leave emergency notes   Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.  

In this wrap-up episode, we sit down with Gabe Alves to hear the full, raw, and real account of his 2025 Delirious West experience. From a pre-race family emergency and late arrival to the start line, to trail highs, epic views, and unexpected pain—Gabe's journey is a rollercoaster of resilience and heart.   He shares the joy of finally getting his gear dialled in, the beauty of Conspicuous Cliffs at sunrise, and the powerful companionship found both in solitude and in shared steps with friends. But it's also a story about how even with the best prep and a strong mindset, sometimes the body has other plans.   Despite being within reach of the finish, Gabe faced a tough decision at Denmark—one that took just as much strength and perspective as the hundreds of kilometres behind him. This is a story of grit, growth, and how success isn't always measured in finish lines.   Key Highlights: •Pre-race chaos: vomit waterfall, sleep deprivation & van troubles •Trail joy: perfect gear, beach runs, and golden sunrise views •Blister drama, gear swaps, and the mistake of sweaty waterproof shoes •Monkey Rock camaraderie and feeling like the finish was in the bag •The injury that shifted everything—mentally and physically •Why Gabe's proud of his race, even without a medal •Reflections on what matters most: family, perspective, and the power of the trail   Connect with Us: This episode is for every runner who's ever had a race take an unexpected turn. Subscribe, share, and let us know—what has a DNF taught you?   Delirious WEST event Website - https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/ Event Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428304207182387   https://fitmindfitbody.co/podcast/

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For the first time in his adult life, Joe has finally gotten a blister... but this whole blister has Ashley questioning whether or not Joe has a foot fetish!

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.

Jonathan talks with Blister reviewer & Blister Summit director, Kristin Sinnott, about her lifelong love of ice cream; what we should know about making ice cream at home; and why she always hunts for small-batch ice cream when she's traveling.RELATED LINKSCheck out the Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberTOPICS & TIMES:How Kristin's ice Cream Habit Started (2:36)Being Picky about Food (8:36)Getting into Making Ice Cream (14:45)Ice Cream vs Coffee (18:42)Cookbooks for Ice Cream (22:23)Eggs vs no Eggs (23:27)Linden's Ice Cream Reviews (26:14)Ice Cream vs Gelato (28:54)Kristin's Current Practices (31:28)Coffee vs Ice Cream Equipment (37:05)Pro Tips (42:08)Affogatos (47:29)SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Episode 71 of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast, and the theme was Party Like It's Spring Break! Dust off your shades and crank up the tunes—Mike and Joe are bringing the sunshine with a brand-new episode of the Friday Night Karaoke Podcast: Party Like It’s Spring Break! We’ve rounded up the most feel-good, energy-boosting performances from our FNK Facebook group to celebrate everything spring: longer days, warmer breezes, and that unbeatable spring break spirit. Whether you’re by the pool, road-tripping with friends, or just dreaming of beach vibes, this episode has the perfect soundtrack to get you dancing, singing, and smiling. FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE ALONGSIDE HOSTS Mike Wiston AND Joe Rubin: Jennifer Adams kicks things off with the ultimate sunny anthem, “Steal My Sunshine” by LEN. It’s a pure dose of feel-good nostalgia! Mike Tahir speeds into spring with “Fast Car” by Luke Combs (originally Tracy Chapman), blending heartfelt lyrics with a fresh, upbeat twist. Lauren Gregg brings the heat with “Toxic” by Britney Spears—because nothing says spring break like an irresistible beat! Rachel Everest gets the party started with “This Is How We Do It” by Montell Jordan. Turn it up and let the good times roll! Rick Mendoza rides the wave of classic rock with “Rock and Roll Music” by the Beach Boys. Surf’s up, FNK style! Charles Johnson cruises into spring with the soulful “Cruisin’” by Smokey Robinson—perfect for those sunset drives. AsthmaBully Jones pumps up the energy with “Blister in the Sun” by Violent Femmes, guaranteed to get feet moving and hearts racing. Angel Lark wraps up the episode with “Hurts So Good” by John Mellencamp, a rockin’ finale that’ll leave you feeling alive and ready for more! So grab your favorite drink, gather your friends, and press play—because spring break vibes are here, and FNK is the place to be. Let’s karaoke into spring! Love what you hear? Join the Friday Night Karaoke Facebook group here and be part of the magic! It's negativity free, ad-free, and all about the music: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fridaynightkaraoke See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Any runners looking for a flat marathon, like Stacie, should listen to this episode (and take a look at this write-up). Gals returning to running, including Becca, will appreciate the run-walk interval insight Dimity shares. And blister-prone runners and hikers, like Donna, will welcome the preventative tips the hosts offer.    Dimity reveals how her book-writing is going before the gals jump into the first question around BARRY INSERT TIME. Please call 470-BADASS1 (470-223-2771) to record your question. Learn more about, and register for, Better Together. And tune in next Tuesday, April 22, for the debut of our Miles of Books podcast!      When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Get rolling: Get 15% off any new ElliptiGO bike with code AMR15 at ElliptiGO.com   2-in-1 relief: For $25 off your first order,  go to GOsleeves.com/amr   Get 20% off, plus free shipping, on all IQBAR products by texting AMR to 64-000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Grace Band "Hopin' For Some Good" - I Like It Wrong www.jackgrace.com Jack Grace "Wildflowers Thrive After Rain"- All The AboveBeaucoup Blue "Catch Me When I Wake Up"C. Gibbs "Tenhorse" - Parade Of Small Horses https://cgibbsreview.com/cb/thesweetbacksisters.coAndy Friedman "Self-Portrait In White Knuckle Death Grip" - Taken Man www.andyfriedman.net The Defibulators "WRUB" & "Defibulator" - Corn Money www.thedefibulators.com The Sweetback Sisters "Lookin' For A Fight" - Lookin' For A Fight www.thesweetbacksisters.com ******************************Kevin Daniel "Feel Like It Should" - The Life And Adventures Of Kevin Daniel www.thekevindaniel.com Antonio Andrade "Drive" (The Cars cover) - Here We Go www.lifeshakes.com Bird Mancini "Fault Line" - Dreams and Illusions www.birdmancini.comKeeley "Days In A Daze" - Beautiful Mysterious www.keeleysound.com Manic Standstill "Reasons Why" Taste Testors "I Don't Want You To Fall In Love With Me" - s/t Emi Pop "No Puedo Dormir" - ***********************Dining Dead "Wavelength" www.diningdead.com Ash Molloy "Will I Ever Learn" https://www.waxrecords.com/ash-molloyCurrent Swell "If You Want My Time" www.currentswell.com Chico Detour "Loma Prieta (Walk You Home)" Kat Robichaud "Psycho Hysterical" www.katrobichaud.com Fruit LoOops "Blister" - Everything Is Clear To Me Now Heavy Bloom "Crash" www.heavybloom.band***************************ALBUM FOCUS: Lucy Kaplansky: The Lucy Story http://www.lucykaplansky.comThis a double-album of mostly unreleased tracks that form a retrospective history of the acclaimed songwriter's musical life. 20 of them have never been released before; the other 5 have never appear on her albums.From the double-album I aired: "Love Hurts" "Heart Over Head" "Honky Tonk Blues" "Diamond In The Rough"

Among auspicious April events in rock 'n' roll history, April 13, 1983, is the date that Violent Femmes released their beloved, eponymous first album and gifted the world with Blister in the Sun, Add It Up, Gone Daddy Gone, and other instant classics. The album has ascended to the status of "generational hand-me-down" according to Violent Femmes founding member and our fellow Milwaukeean, Brian Ritchie. April 5, 1994 is the date that Nirvana's Kurt Cobain passed away. Both topics loom large in this conversation with Brian. Watch our VIDEO where Brian describes how Nirvana was selected to open for Violent Femmes in Austalia, and Kurt's ragged state of mind even in those early days. WATCH HERE: https://youtube.com/shorts/usGs3M3atlY Plus the Femmes are touring this year, so what better time re-share Brian's stories about his band living through every scene in This Is Spinal Tap in real life; their big break being discovered by The Pretenders while sidewalk busking in Milwaukee; and his 3-word secret to success..."Just keep going." The Femmes are on IG: @officialviolentfemmes --- ***http://distrokid.com/vip/tmep*** Too Much Effing Perspective is grateful to be sponsored by DISTROKID - the best way for Musicians, Songwriters, Producers, DJs to get their original music into Spotify, Apple, TikTok, and all the major platforms. Get the VIP treatment that you and your music deserve AND get 30% OFF your first year subscription to DISTROKID at this special link. ***http://distrokid.com/vip/tmep*** --- Get in touch with Too Much Effing Perspective Contact us: hello@tmepshow.com Website: https://tmepshow.com Social: @tmepshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Message us if you want, or don't. This week Nathan and Eugene talk about a tobacco that won't blister your waggle. You're welcome. Enjoy. Support the show Questions or comments? Freel fee to submit them to our facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1247125679194697or on the Discord server at:https://discord.gg/PkMqe74dYnor simply email:greywoodieshow@gmail.com All your base are belong to us

In this minisode, I reflect on my recent ski trip to Italy and my practice of identifying a “story of the day” throughout the journey. I share five key stories from the trip:Day 1 – The Injury & Perseverance: Our group, led by Crystal Wright, set out with enthusiasm, but early on, a skilled skier injured her knee. Despite the pain, she pushed through and skied a treacherous Russian road with limited snow.Day 2 – Birthday Couloir in Sparkles: While the injured skier took a rest day, three of us celebrated a friend's birthday by skiing a couloir—a narrow mountain pass—while wearing sparkles, embracing the joy of the moment.Day 3 – The Blister & Grit: One skier discovered a massive blister but continued skiing for two more days without complaints, showing incredible resilience.Day 4 – Facing Fear & Returning to Skiing: A friend of the injured skier debated leaving but ultimately overcame her hesitation and joined us on the journey to Lagazuoi, a stunning mountaintop hut.Day 5 – Reflection & Invitation: I encourage listeners to find their own “story of the day,” whether in travel, work, or personal life, and to reflect on the narratives they create for themselves.Reviews are vital to the success of this podcast! They help more adventurers and storytellers discover these episodes while supporting the work that goes into creating them. If you've enjoyed listening, take a moment to leave a review—it truly makes a difference! As a thank you, screenshot your review and email it to theadventureparadox@gmail.com, and we'll send a special gift your way.

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In this sixth check-in, Gabe Alves takes us through his biggest training test yet—a 90K race simulation that included heat training, night running, and an important lesson in mid-race recovery. From hitting a massive energy crash at 30K to bouncing back with chocolate milk and lemonade, this was an invaluable test of physical and mental endurance.   Gabe also shares how he's tackling pre-race niggles, shifting his mindset from high mileage to injury prevention, and finalising crew plans and race-day logistics with his wife, Belinda. With blister prevention strategies, foot care routines, and a fresh new race pack setup, he's making sure nothing is left to chance.   With just weeks to go, Gabe is reframing his taper, trusting the training, and getting his mind ready for the adventure ahead!   Key Highlights: •90K ultra simulation—practicing sleep deprivation, night running & aid station stops. •Bouncing back from a total energy crash—why patience & fueling saved the day. •Managing a hamstring niggle and adjusting the final weeks of training. •Blister prevention & foot care routines—the importance of pre-race foot prep. •Finalising crew logistics & race strategy with the Delirious Race Bible. •Mindset shift—why he's focusing on getting to the start line healthy over logging last-minute miles.   Connect with Us: Subscribe for more athlete updates and ultra-running insights! Have you ever recovered from a mid-race bonk? Drop your best comeback story in the comments!   Check out the Delirious WEST event - https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/ Event Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428304207182387   https://fitmindfitbody.co/podcast/

Malcolm is the Creative Director at BRINK Media, and co-creator of This Is Propaganda, a narrative nonfiction podcast that breaks down the hidden influence of propaganda in our modern lives, and how propaganda (or as it would come to be known, Public Relations) have shaped our entire culture today. We sat down to play Blister City, a game about the bloody realities of Martian revolution, and about taking back the world from the fascists who control it.The folks who ruined Mars have names and addresses. You have a crowbar, and a dream. Make them pay.THIS IS PROPAGANDA: https://www.thisispropaganda.show/BRINK MEDIA: https://www.brink.com/BLISTER CITY: https://keganexe.itch.io/blister-cityALL MY FANTASY CHILDREN: https://moonshotpods.com/all-my-fantasy-children/YAZEBA'S BED & BREAKFAST: https://redcircle.com/shows/yazebas-bed-and-breakfastPARTY OF ONE DISCORD: https://discordapp.com/invite/SxpQKmKSUPPORT JEFF ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/jeffstormerTHEME SONG: Mega Ran feat. D&D Sluggers, “Infinite Lives,” RandomBeats LLC, www.megaran.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/party-of-one-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this sixth check-in, Stuart Rainbow gives us an inside look at his final training block leading up to the Delirious West 200-miler. With a 12-hour run on the schedule, a deep dive into blister prevention strategies, and a heavy focus on gear refinement, Stuart is making sure he leaves nothing to chance. He shares insights from his latest long runs, including tackling Melbourne's scorching heat, managing minor knee niggles, and experimenting with new shoe choices after realising his old pair had logged nearly 1,000km! Stuart also dives into his race strategy, the importance of time on feet vs. speed, and the mental shift required to take on a multi-day ultra. With the countdown officially on, Stuart is ready to embrace the highs, the lows, and the adventure ahead. Key Highlights: •12-hour training run and the importance of peak mileage weeks. •Dialling in gear—new shoes, blister patches, and gaiters to combat WA's sandy trails. •Managing heat training and knee concerns while staying race-ready. •The mental prep for 200 miles—why the Delirious mindset is as important as fitness. •Why seeing the sunrise multiple times during the race is both thrilling and daunting! Stuart's Video of Delirious 2024 - https://youtu.be/_XfVd7j4jL4?si=f4PWPrmwLQHp3a2u The Blister Prevention website - https://www.blister-prevention.com/?view=sl-4F3FF98A  Connect with Us: Subscribe for more athlete updates and ultra-running insights! Have a gear tip or blister prevention hack? Drop it in the comments—we'd love to hear what works for you! Check out the Delirious WEST event - https://deliriouswest200miler.com.au/ Event Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428304207182387 https://fitmindfitbody.co/podcast/

Blister reviewers Jonathan Ellsworth, Luke Koppa, Sascha Anastas, Kristin Sinnott, and the strikingly handsome Justin Bobb discuss a bunch of new ski and snowboard gear they spent time on at last week's Blister Summit. They also talk about several prototypes they got on at the Summit, so if you want to get a little glimpse into the future, you're in luck.RELATED LINKS:Taos Ski ValleyBlister Rec Shop: Willi's Ski & Board ShopGet Covered: BLISTER+TOPICS & TIMES:Chile Rant / Taos Ski Valley (0:59)Deals from Willi's Ski Shop (1:53)Story from a BLISTER+ Member (3:11)Prototypes at the Summit (7:54)Giro Meetups (10:21) Icelantic Pioneer Prototype (10:55) J Skis Hotshot Prototype (15:45) Romp Zorro 100 Prototype (17:06)Salomon Addikt Pro 66 (18:35)Kaestle Marble 84 (21:17)Majesty HNX Ti (23:05)New Salomon QST Skis (25:55)DPS Carbon Pisteworks 79 (30:10)Mito Skis (34:59)ON3P Woodsman 100 (38:02)Liberty Radian 100 (41:09)Snowboard Gear (42:58)J Skis Escalator (46:00)Patagonia Powslayer & Nano-Air Ultralight Freeride (50:08)Apparel (54:37)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Join us on Montrose Fresh, where we spotlight the news, events, and stories that shape our community. In this episode, we explore the Blister Summit, a one-of-a-kind gathering for ski and snowboard fanatics featuring cutting-edge gear from brands like Giro, Rab, and Colorado-based Never Summer. Plus, we delve into the troubling disappearance of 31-year-old Jordan Marsters, who recently moved from Maine to Denver before vanishing in Montrose. Read more: Diving into the Gear-o-Verse of Blister Summit Devastated Maine Family Desperate to Find Son Last Seen Feb. 13 at Black Canyon Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we’re diving into an event that’s a dream for skiers and snowboarders—Blister Summit. It’s an annual gathering in Crested Butte, where riders can test next season’s gear, join expert-led tours, and connect with the outdoor community. Blister was founded by outdoor enthusiasts frustrated with surface-level gear reviews. They built a company focused on deep-dive testing in real-world conditions. Now, they invite skiers and snowboarders to experience that process firsthand at Blister Summit.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

ON THE SHOW TODAY Do you remember the Big Day Out? The girls show their hidden talents... Most impressive caller we've ever had. I Didn't know my friends name for FOUR years... We can't believe Megan ate this off the ground!!! Ben is frustrated with malls because of this Megan's review of baby girl! The best 2000s ads... Who remembers Decker? Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & Megan Instagram: THEHITSBREAKFAST See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a message, so we know what you're thinking!Every band/artist has to have a first album.  Sometimes those albums are good, sometimes they're not, and sometimes they just show potential.  This episode, we look at some first albums over the gamut of the rock era that we regard as great, including some Australian albums. You've probably heard of most, but not all. In rock news, we look at Neil Young, The Wiggles (yes!), Joe Bonamassa, Jethro Tull and Billboard's new list – The Top 200 Albums of the 21st Century.  Our Album You Must Hear before You Die is Paris 1919 by John Cale. Mick regards this elegant 1973 album from the Velvet Underground co-founder as a stunning listen, and a great intro to John Cale.  Chris Thomas' production is, as usual, precise, while Cale presents some wonderful imagery in the lyrics.   References:  John Cale, Paris 1919, “A Child's Christmas in Wales”, Fragments of a Rainy Season, Brian Wilson, UCLA Symphony Orchestra, Words for the Dying, Dylan Thomas, Chris Thomas, Roxy Music, Eno, Sex Pistols, Pretenders, INXS, Bowie, Lou Reed, Queen, The Police, Outlandos d'Amour, “Can't Stand Losing You”, “Roxanne”, Stewart Copeland, Sting, Rod Stewart, The Tubes, “White Punks on Dope”, “What do you want from life?”, “a baby's arm holding an apple”, Kate Bush, The Kick Inside, David Gilmour, “Wuthering Heights”, Wuthering Heights Day, Roxy Music, Kari-Ann Moller, Chris Jagger, Andy Mackay, saxophone, “Re-make / Re-model", Bryan Ferry, Steely Dan, Can't Buy a Thrill, Jeff (Skunk) Baxter, “Do it Again”, “Reelin' in the Years”, “Only a fool would say that”, John Lennon, Imagine, Robert Dimery, 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die, Peter Gabriel, The Cure, Three Imaginary Boys, Boys Don't Cry, "10:15 Saturday Night", Robert Smith, Television, Marquee Moon, Devo, Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!, Rolling Stones, "Satisfaction", Mark Mothersbaugh, Violent Femmes, "Kiss Off", "Add It Up", “Glister in the sun”, "Blister in the Sun", Sex Pistols, Never Mind the Bollocks Here's the Sex Pistols, Marlon Brando, The Wild One, Malcolm McLaren, The Great Rock'n'Roll Swindle, “Ever get the feeling you've been cheated?”, Ramones, Mi-Sex, Graffiti Crimes, Midnight Oil, “Run by Night”, 2JJ, Cold Chisel, Khe Sanh, Skyhooks, Living in the 70's, “You just like me ‘cos I'm good in bed”, Neil Young, Oceanside Countryside, Joe Bonamassa, Adele, Taylor Swift, Jethro Tull, Donald Trump  Playlist – Everything we talked about in this episode The Wiggles' new album (snippet) Donald Trump strikes again! 

-Race Results: Bandera, Winter Spine Race, Avalon Benefit, No Hands 50K, Frozen Gnome 50K, Lost in Miami 18 hour, and The Guv'nor Frozen 50 -FKT: Yoseph Levin, Male Unsupported: Five Sisters Loop (NY) -News: UR Mag Top 10 Ultrarunners of the Year Zach Bitter leaves Altra -Tips, Tricks, and Thoughts (3Ts): Blister Prevention and Control   Socials Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1246887 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrarunning_news_network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555338668719 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ultrarunnews Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ultrarunning_news_network Email: ultrarunning.news.network@gmail.com

Welcome to PTBN Pop's Video Jukebox Song of The Day! Every weekday will be featuring a live watch of a great and memorable music video. On today's episode, Andy Atherton is watching “Blister In The Sun” by Violent Femmes from 1983. The YouTube link for the video is below so you can watch along! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G89chAA4l8s

Happy New Year! Today, we are sharing the craft categories that most captivated some of our Blister reviewers in 2024, and revealing some of the categories they are most curious about heading into 2025.And over on our Blister Podcast, you'll also get to hear our team talk about the highs, the lows, and the lessons learned in 2024, plus their resolutions for 2025.RELATED LINKSCheck out the Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberTOPICS & TIMES:Luke Koppa (1:21)Kristin Sinnott (16:08)Simon Stewart (24:57)Kara Husted (39:29)Zach Henderson (49:28)Justin Bobb & Jonathan Ellsworth (58:26)SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin is joined by the founder and editor in chief of Blister, Jonathan Ellsworth, to talk about making the backcountry a safer and more affordable place for outdoor enthusiasts.Outdoor enthusiasts face significant risks when engaging in their favorite activities, and having the right insurance coverage can be a game changer; which is exactly what Blister+ is looking to be.Blister+, the gear review site's membership program, includes an innovative outdoor injury insurance policy designed to protect adventurers from the financial burden of accidents. The conversation delves into Ellsworth's personal experiences with serious injuries and the hefty medical bills that often accompany them, highlighting the importance of accessible coverage for high-risk sports. As the outdoor recreation community continues to grow, the need for affordable and effective insurance solutions becomes increasingly critical. Hurricane Helene Relief Links:Support and Shop Western North Carolina BrandsFuel GoodsOutdoor Business Alliance Hurricane Relief FundGoFundMe for Bubba O'LearysWestern North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource GuideEast Tennessee Foundation Relief FundHead to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter!Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts.Check out our other podcast on the Rock Fight Podcast Network: Gear & Beer! It's a relationship and advice show for those obsessed with the outdoorsy lifestyle.Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads.Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.

CARV is a slick and sophisticated system that aims to help skiers improve their skiing and have more fun on snow. And this winter, Blister is partnering with CARV to do 2 things: (1) see how — and how well — CARV accomplishes this for our team of Blister reviewers; and (2) see if the analysis we get from CARV provides insights that will enhance our ski reviews. So if you're a fan of new tech, high edge angles, and / or getting better at skiing, listen up.RELATED LINKS1: Blister Rec Shop: Pulse Boot Lab & Ski Co2: Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+3: Get Our Winter Buyer's Guide4: Blister Summit 2025: Learn MoreTOPICS & TIMES:Pulse Boot Lab & Ski Co (1:56)Blister Summit Update (3:15)What is CARV? (9:13)The Ski Coaching Paradox (11:46)Confirmation Bias in Skiing (19:05)Origin Story, Duct Tape, & University (20:57)Tech & its Evolution (23:43)Data & Data Interpretation (31:16)Edging & Transitions (38:21)Ski IQ (41:20)CARV Off Piste? (43:07)CARV 2 & Blister Reviews (52:47)Summary & Final Thoughts (1:00:55)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBlister PodcastBikes & Big IdeasCRAFTED Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last year, we talked with Alex LeBlanc about starting Calibration Coffee Lab in Greenville, South Carolina (CRAFTED ep #26). Today, Alex is back to update us on how it's going, what he's been learning, how his thinking about coffee has evolved, and how he's going about trying to build a brand that people will love.And if you'd like to check out Alex's coffee, CRAFTED listeners can get 15% off by using the code BLISTER at calibrationcoffeelab.comRELATED LINKS:Become a BLISTER+ MemberCheck out the Blister Craft CollectiveCRAFTED ep #26: Calibration Coffee LabTOPICS & TIMES:Backstory of Calibration Coffee Lab (2:53)3rd Wave Coffee (9:32)1st & 2nd Crack (14:18)Alex's Philosophy of Roasting (16:46)Espresso (19:30)Roasting Temperature & Airflow (25:47)Catering to Customers' Tastes (27:06)Coffee, Wine, & Beer Comparisons (33:08)‘Single Origin' Coffees vs Blends (35:10)How Long to “Rest” after Roasting (36:53)Natural vs Washed (45:48)Brand Building (51:03)SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Jonathan talks with our great friend and longtime Blister reviewer, Paul Forward, about a beautiful new series of three short films about Paul, called The Hard Way. It is presented by Sitka Films, and it delves into Paul's lifelong passion for traditional bow hunting, and the ethics that guide Paul's practice.Paul and Jonathan have talked about some of these topics on various Blister podcasts, and we'll include a link to those conversations in the show notes of this episode. But today, Paul and Jonathan go behind the scenes of the making of these films, and we flesh out some of the topics related to The Hard Way.RELATED LINKS:Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Ep. 1: ‘The Hard Way' (3 minutes)Ep. 2: ‘The Hard Way' (4 minutes)Ep. 3: ‘The Hard Way' (23 minutes)CRAFTED: Paul Forward on ArrowsCRAFTED: Paul on Traditional BowsBlister Podcast: Paul on Cooperation Across the Outdoor IndustryGEAR:30: Paul & Jonathan on Pow Skis in AKTOPICS & TIMES:How did this film come to be? (3:17)Solo vs Solo for Filming (10:06)The Depths of Experience and Hunting Philosophy (24:59)Risk and O2 Demand (29:40)Relative Risk vs Absolute Risk (42:13)Luke Koppa, Mentorship, and Modern Tech (51:07)Listener Question from Luke: The Hardway? (55:54)Successfully Unsuccessful (1:12:01)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30CRAFTED Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to gear, we've all been there: loads of questions, crippling confusion, severe analysis paralysis. You need some help! So in this edition of GEAR THERAPY, BLISTER+ member, Pete Brantley, talks about getting back into skiing and playing football for the Oregon Ducks (and Chicago Bears!). Then he poses his most-pressing gear questions, and gets Jonathan's best recommendations.RELATED LINKS:Episode Sponsor: Taos Ski ValleyBecome a BLISTER+ Member24/25 Blister Winter Buyer's GuideTOPICS & TIMES:Pete's Story & ‘Hot Dog… The Movie' (4:15)Football: Oregon Ducks & Chicago Bears (21:45)Pete's Crashes & Close Calls Story (30:47)Gear Therapy Begins (35:53)Atomic Maverick 95 (37:38)Chamonix / New Blister Guide to Chamonix (44:28)JE's Recommendations (47:37)Backcountry Skiing (1:12:56)Ski Boots & Ski Bags (1:13:53)Custom Footbeds (1:20:34)Our reviews & Pete's Gear Purchases (1:27:02)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBlister PodcastBikes & Big IdeasCRAFTED Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, this hasn't been the easiest of years with inflation, geographical tensions and all-out confrontations, terrible weather and political transitions.  And last night the trusty Land Rover Defender broke down one more time.  Possibly one LAST time. But through all of that, we have to look for the possibles - the light at the end of the tunnel.  But maybe it's us that has to create, rather than simply walk toward, the light.     Enjoy!   Cheers P. If you enjoy this podcast, please head over to Mastering Portrait Photography, for more articles and videos about this beautiful industry. You can also read a full transcript of this episode. PLEASE also subscribe and leave us a review - we'd love to hear what you think! If there are any topics, you would like to hear, have questions we could answer or would like to come and be interviewed on the podcast, please contact me at paul@paulwilkinsonphotography.co.uk.    Transcript EP156 - Creating Light At The End Of The Tunnel [00:00:00] Paul - Studio Rode Broadcaster V3: It's Sunday afternoon. It's late. It's getting dark. It's getting dark so early now. Um, Sarah finds it really depressing, but I love this time of year. I love the colors. I love the cool of the air. Though that said this has been well, a weekend of ups and downs. Uh, yesterday we photographed a beautiful wedding. Uh, Hannah and Tom, one of our clients, just the most stunning. Stunning day. [00:00:25] Sarah came with me because it was a bit of a handful. It was a lot of photography to get through far more far, far more. In fact, Then I would have liked to have agreed to. But in the end, it was one of those very complicated weddings where there was family from all over the world. And they wanted lots of different combinations of groups to be photographed in a very small space of time. [00:00:46] But they were the. The most incredible couple, the weather was beautiful. The venue were fantastic. The people there were amazing. And it was just, well, it was just a thrill to have Sarah at working alongside me, which made everything. Okay. Uh, the day before we'd spent with Jake, where. So we've gone up to Nottingham, stayed there for the night, had a wonderful night out and discovered amongst many other things, the magic of a wine bar that has vending machines, kid you not. So you put your card in. Uh, you can get a glass from any bottle of wine you like. And it was all just really, really lovely bit expensive, but really lovely. I also discovered the magic. Now I've not experienced these before I am 55 years old. And have never needed to use them. [00:01:29] Blister plasters. Yep. Blister plasters. So I bought a pair of Converse, uh, decided for a change to have a different style. And it turns out to be a style that cuts the hell out of the back of my feet. Uh, but didn't discover that until two hours into walking around Nottingham. So Sarah, obviously, a bit more used to these things than me having worn heels, um, showed me the glory that is a blister plastic. I'm still wearing them. They're great. [00:01:54] Anyway, an amazing day, a beautiful wedding, the following day. And then driving home. Last night, congratulating ourselves on having done a really good day's work, beautiful photographs, uh, into, uh, on the memory cards. Land Rover all packed up, um, and then proceeded to have a whole series of really irritating road closures, motorway closures queues, culminating in one [00:02:21] that turned out to be well, possibly the end of the Land Rover we're queuing and have been queuing for about half an hour. But by queuing. I mean, we're essentially stationary, just stop starting. And then I went to put it into first gear. Nothing. Absolutely no way of getting it into first gear. I've got my foot on the clutch, lift the clutch, nothing. Put my foot down, the pedal is staying stuck to the floor. [00:02:47] So I've got a couple of tons of land Rover in a single lane queue that no one can get round me. And it's not moving. [00:02:55] Now. I remember an old trick. My dad taught me. And I don't know why. Why this was a tricky taught me because we don't have, or didn't have at that time. Anywhere near where I lived level crossings with no gates, but he said, if you ever get stuck on a level crossing and you can't for some reason, get your car to start, or it's just stalled, put it into first gear. Turn over the starter motor and it will give you just enough power to get yourself out of that situation. [00:03:24] So I just very quickly thought, well, I'm blocking an already irate queue, cause we've all been stuck there for, for hours. Um, I can maybe get it over to the side of the road where I can call recovery. So I turned the engine off, wedged the gear stick into first where the engine, uh, stationary turned it over on the starter motor, which of course with the clutch being permanently engaged now. Uh, rolled the wheels and got me just enough movement to get out of the way of the barely moving traffic and onto the hard shoulder, up to the embankment, where Sarah and I proceeded to look like for the next five hours. [00:04:04] I kid you not it's cold. It's dark. Thankfully, this time. I'm like the last time I broke down like this. It isn't snowing. Uh, but we lay with as many layers on as we could and a high vis vest over the top with our feet. Um, strapped into boots, but also now in polythene bags to try and keep the cold at bay, because it was absolutely freezing. [00:04:23] We're laying on the embankment, up to the rear and above the Land Rover. And anyone who must have seen us and they all must have seen us. Cause we're wearing, high-vis looked like a pair of corpses. Just lying there in the Moonlight. It must've been a strain site, but given the RAC who came to recover us, took five hours and they took five hours, because all of the recovery vehicles were involved in re in, sorting out the crash that caused the motorway to close, which is the reason I was in a queue. So it's one of those very complicated things. But in the end. It culminated in Sarah and I lying side by side, like two corpses in a crime drama. Uh, it must've been a dump site, you know, the kind of thing the police say, wow, this isn't where they died, this must be the dumpsite. Um, and they've left them laying here on the embankment in homage to the Land Rover. I've no idea. I was very glad Sarah was there. Um, so in fits and starts, we slept eventually we got picked up at about, uh, I think it was about four o'clock in the morning, maybe half past four in the morning, um, and then, uh, took the recovery vehicle. The Landrover is right now sitting outside the garage that did the work on the engine earlier in the year. They're going to know the minute they turn up that something is wrong. My suspicion and I hope I'm wrong. Is that the slave cylinder on the clutch has failed because if it has, it means the whole transmission and gearbox has got to come out. And that's a proper, yet another expensive job. [00:05:52] And. I think maybe, maybe this will be the one that says the end of the Land Rover. I'm Paul. And this is the masteringportraitphotography.com podcast. [00:06:03] Well, hello again. We are back recording the podcast. And once again, it's a tale of woe and drama. Sarah said to me, as I left, she said, you need to record a podcast because you haven't done it for ages. She said, it's all right. It's all right. To feel a little less upbeat than you do normally. And that's just as well this year. I think this year is a year that I'll be happy to get to the end of, we started this year with such energy and enthusiasm. [00:06:50] We thought that. You know, we're getting to the end of the backwash from COVID, everything would pick up, but of course, inflation hit the roof. We've had in terms of weather, just awful weather, which always deflates the mood. We've had a general election In this country, as well as in the states that you're about to have yours and we've already had ours. Which I thought would , would Herald in good news and optimism. Um, you know, I think it was time we had to change. There's no question about that. And no matter which side of the politic line, uh, you prefer, there's no question at all that we needed to change, but that changed that the good news side of that hasn't lasted particularly long. Um, Inflation is still high. [00:07:28] The weather is still crappy. Seriously, we've had nothing but rain. I was so blessed with the wedding on Saturday. Um, the sun shone, and it was glorious. It was dry. It was warm enough. Um, it was just beautiful light. But that has not been the story of this year. The amount of water around us, just at the moment. [00:07:48] And nobody's thinking when they wake up and read the news about the terrible weather, the terrible economy. They're politicians causing just all, just doing stupid things. You know, inflation, um, the stuff going on in the middle east or stuff going on in, on the Russian borders. You know, very few people are gonna wake up and think, oh, with all of that news do you know what I need what I need is a photographer. It's uh, there's work around, but it's just not the year we thought it would be, this is not been. A vintage year for photographers. [00:08:18] And he really don't have to ask very far to find that out. Now we've done. All right. If I'm honest we're probably bucking the trend, but we have had to work, ah, back-breaking hours to do it far harder then we've had to work any of the year. It won't be a record breaking year, that's for that's for sure. But it will be good enough somewhere in the middle of our regular numbers, but we have worked tirelessly to do it. Backbreakingly tirelessly. [00:08:47] I cannot remember feeling this tired though, having said that. I've just spent the night laying on an embankment in the freezing cold, trying to get some sleep. Maybe that's why I'm feeling. I quite so tired, but even talking to the videographer. Uh, on at the wedding on Saturday, he was talking about the bits of the industry in his region because we were working out of region and he was saying the same thing. [00:09:10] There's just. It's just been a tough year. There. Aren't the number of weddings. For instance, if you're a wedding photographer. Um, and there isn't the money sloshing around at the has been, um, Sort of in the industry with our clients because our clients are under the same pressure as we are. I was trying to work out our operating costs. Um, on things like, you know, albums and frames. [00:09:32] And I think on average, somewhere in the region of 15 to 25% increase, over two years. And if you put that into the context of running a business, And, and also assume that your clients are having exactly the same problems with their day-to-day expenditure. It means that we're running a business that's less profitable than it would be if we don't change our prices, but at a time when people have less money to spend. If we did increase all of our prices and of course we're all juggling that particular set of requirements. [00:10:04] Uh, and on top of that, of course, one of the reasons we're also feeling tired. Is we're still running workshops. Uh, I'm still at the moment, the, uh, Chair of awards and qualifications for the British Institute of Professional Photography. [00:10:17] But. Um, I mean, big news on that one is I am stepping down from that role at the end of this year. Now I've loved every single second of the past three or so years I've been in this seat. [00:10:29] Uh, I've done everything that I wanted to do. We've organized it. We've got the standards where I wanted them to be, so that they're rock solid. You can trust if somebody got the letters after their name from. The BIPP then they've earned them. Um, and that means that we have real cute OSS in the industry. It means it's something that people really want to attain. [00:10:49] And that's, I guess what I wanted to be able to do. But I also loved being a mentor. And while I was chair of one of the qualifications bodies, it's very hard. To be a mentor because it can be really easily accused that I might be, um, swaying results or influencing the outcome of judging. [00:11:08] So I took the decision when I accepted . The chair of judge's role that I would not to do any mentoring towards qualifications or anything involved with people wanting to enter the competitions and things, because it just, it didn't look great, [00:11:21] But it's something I've always. Really enjoyed doing so it's something I can return to. I'll get a chance now to actually enjoy looking at other people's work, um, guiding, nurturing, you know, also spending some time developing our own work because you need at the same time, I need the time to dedicate to our own businesses for a little bit. [00:11:41] So I'm stepping back. At least, you know, in a frontline role. Uh, from, um, the chairing side of the BIPP. Hopefully I'll still get to judge, but I certainly won't be chairing it. Uh, we're still running the workshops, of course, on that note, uh, I think we have just two left this year. . [00:11:58] So the thing without podcast is our podcasts have a very long lifespan. [00:12:03] People are listening to podcasts from sort of six or seven years ago. Uh, but as of right now, which is the 28th of September, I think. Hang on a minute. Which I can't believe I had to go look that up on my screen, the 29th of September. Uh, 2024, we have two remaining workshops in our diary. I think there's one space left on each off the top of my head. [00:12:26] Uh, on the 4th of November, we have Mastering Advanced Studio Lighting, which is, I might actually have become my favorite workshop to run because we just play: we play with lights. [00:12:40] We play with ideas with form. Uh, we play with shape and color. We play with the smoke machines that people want to, we play with continuous light if people want to. Um, of course, as an Elinchrom Ambassador, that nearly all of it is geared around strobes. You name it? If it's in the studio, we can do it. And I absolutely adore this workshop. [00:12:59] I think there's a space left on that last, the 4th of November. It's an all day course. Uh, all day workshop, sorry. Uh, and then the second one we have, which is a brand new workshop. We've never tried this before and we'll see how this goes. Having spent the night lying on an embankment last night, I'm not so certain. I want to be outside at night for a while. However, it's at the end of November 25th. Of November. We have a mastering day and night workshop. Now this workshop. Is one, uh, I think it might've been Sarah's idea. Uh, If it's successful. It was my idea. If it doesn't work, definitely Sarah's idea. [00:13:36] No, I think it was Sarah's idea and I think it's a great idea. Uh, Mastering Day and Night. So we start unlike most of our workshops where we start at sort of 9, 9 30 in the morning. That this one. We're going to start straight after lunch. We're going to spend the afternoon working with daylight and then as dusk falls. We're going to work with a nighttime scene. [00:13:55] So it's not really a, it's not studio lighting, but we might use some lighting. Depending on what the delegates want. So we're going to mix it up a little bit. We're going to spend a half the workshop working with available daylight and half the workshop working with a combination. Um, of available light, which of course won't be daylight, but it might be street lighting. Um, or light coming from people's porches and those kinds of things working around the village. [00:14:21] We'll also have some lights with us. Just as I did at the wedding yesterday, I see. In this slide. Here's an aside. Uh, yesterday working with the videographer I had in the land Rover. Uh, I had to Elinchrom threes, which I thought we would work with. Cause I love them. Absolutely amazing lights. And I thought we'd do some stroke work. Um, but I also had a pair of aperture. Uh, continuous focusing, uh, spots, focusing spotlights led spotlights. [00:14:47] They really quite chunky. Um, and they throw off who wrote the most beautiful light as well. Um, and so I said to the videographer, um, we might do some nighttime photography and he looked a little bit glum and he said, yeah, you mean with strobes? Don't you? And I said, well, do you want to do anything with it? [00:15:02] So, yeah, I'd really, I'd really like to be able to capture some of that. So I'll tell you what, why don't we run the two spotlights were run continuous lighting for this one. Because working with a videographer, it makes it a little bit easier for you. Um, and while I'd still prefer to be using my Elinchrom Threes, there's no reason why we can't do something at least similar. Um, with continuous light, so threw a spotlight and had a play at night. [00:15:23] And the reaction from Richard, the videographer. It was just brilliant. He took one for, oh, it's not a photo who's doing. Slow-mo. High-speed video. And he just went. Wow. [00:15:36] And then everything I set up, he wanted. Like sort of five seconds of slow motion video of it. Um, moving around cause you get lens flan, all of those things. So we were creating very similar vibes that you can do with stills and a strobe, uh, with continuous light and uh, in his case with video. So it was quite exciting to do that. Um, anyway, back to Mastering Day Night, we will be using a mix of different lighting, maybe a bit of off-camera flash, depending on what people ask for. [00:16:00] Um, Now. On the topic of workshops next year, we're looking at. Um, some new ideas and that if there's anything you'd like to, uh, like us to host, so you think would be fun, then please do drop us a line. You can always get ahold of me on paul@paulwilkinsonphotography.co.uk dot code at UK. That's paul@paulwilkinsonphotography.co.uk . [00:16:22] If there's something you can think of that, do you know what it'd be great. If you could run a day on whatever it is. As long as it's photographic people, not animals. And not buildings, not landscapes. I'm not good at all of those things, but it's photographing people. Uh, understanding light then of course, why not drop us a line? [00:16:41] Um, one of the ones we're already looking at, and this I'd be curious if anyone's interested. Um, we haven't got dates for these yet, but we are looking to do. A two day workshop. That's a back-to-back workshop. Um, Now I don't yet. So we haven't quite worked out yet. What will go into those two days, but we know, we know it's just going to be. Uh, blast. And of course, with it being over two days in the interim evening, we get to sit. Have a meal, maybe have a few drinks. And chat about photography and not quite sure. Um, what the format will be. [00:17:16] My guess at this stage is, uh, the very least. A day and a half of photography and then half a day may be. On workflow or maybe on Photoshop or maybe on Lightroom. Uh, maybe the use of AI tools, which of course are now a considerable part of all of our workflow. I don't know. I honestly don't know. We're still working it out um, for those of you who are part of our workshop community people who've been on our workshops. We've sent you a quick survey. Um, which we'd love to hear your thoughts on for those of you who listened to podcast, but never been on one of our workshops. Again, if you have an idea, and you think that might be fun to come along to, uh, please do drop me a line.paul@paulwilkinsonphotography.co.uk . Uh, of course alongside all of this. And another reason why you might hear the fatigue in my voice. I think today I can be excused. All right. I think today. I'm allowed to sound a little bit weary because having laid for five hours on an embankment next to a slow moving motorway. Um, until like four or five in the morning. I think I'm all right to feel to, to justifiably sound a little bit fatigued, but we're also running a couple of different businesses and one of the things we're still working on and I'm still reworking is the mastering portrait photography website, still a few bits to sort out. [00:18:36] So those of you. Who do go on and off the website, apologies for things moving around as we're doing this. , I had an email the other day that said, do you know your shops down? Um, and for every user that I tested on the shop was just fine. Uh, but for just one or two uses, not so much. Um, I had to go digging around in some code. Uh, to find a one-line and do you know what it turned out to be? [00:18:57] It was a line I'd put in to debug the rest of it. The rest of it was fine, but the line of debug code was glitching. It's just. Oh, I hate it when that happens. It's an old school. Uh, cockup . When you put in test code and it's the test code that causes the problem. Uh, so never mind apologies for that. [00:19:16] Uh, so. But we will keep you posted. There's lots of new articles and there's going to be regular videos and all sorts of. Uh, features on their rolling forwards. Uh, sad news this past couple of weeks, is that the incredible NPhoto magazine, which I just loved writing for has stopped publishing. What a shame I'm gutted about it. [00:19:37] I've loved every time they've asked me to write for them. And so it's just been, um, I dunno, it's just been part of my monthly activities is to sit down. Tapping the, uh, figurative pen on my teeth and wondering what to write. And of course it being about Nikon and my love of Nikon. It's been a real pleasure to do, however, as with all of these things, when doors close, other doors open and it looks like there's a chance, at least that I'll be writing for an even bigger online title. Um, They approached me. Um, some of the same editors were involved in the new, well, not a new sites and established site, but they've moved over from their role at NPhoto, into new roles. Um, and they reached out to see if I'd be interested. In putting together some ideas to write for that. [00:20:25] So. Um, like I said, you know, some doors close and while I'm really sad and photo has gone. Um, then, uh, maybe just maybe another door is, uh, opening. I've just got to figure out what angle to take on it, because it's a really open, brief, as long as it's interesting. Um, then he said, I can pretty much talk about anything. [00:20:44] I like. So, whether it's business or techniques may be creative ideas, I don't know. Um, the state of the industry, AI post-processing. I honestly don't know, but one thing they have said. Is I could do with writing some things that are slightly contentious, at least in the sense that they can create a little quote that, uh, will get people out of bed and engaged . There's some ways, many of the things, um, I'm not that good acts. [00:21:11] I don't know. That I'm particularly contentious. I did get in a, it was a wonderful review. We had at one of our workshops through the day. Um, and the review said. It's just great. And he said he really appreciated the fact that I was ever so slightly irreverent sometimes. Uh, which I think is about as far as I would get, I don't know. That I'm known for being particularly contentious, but it might be something I have to get my head round. [00:21:37] They also said I'm going to need. Good headlines now, for those of you who are regulars with the podcast, you'll know that one of my weak spots is I'm not very good at writing. Headlines. That's just not my scale. Just definitely not good at it. I try I've even tried just one of the few things that I've tried, getting chat, GPT input on. [00:21:56] So dear Chat, GPT. Uh, please give me some, uh, I dunno, punchy headlines for this article. And when it comes back with just they're even worse than the ones that I write. So I've come back to writing my own. Um, that's definitely not my skill and the editors I've been working with whenever they've taken my articles, they've written far, far better headlines than I ever have. [00:22:19] So hopefully they'll look after that, but it was there. In the brief. Um, so, you know, I'm gonna have to learn some new skills, enough to be a bit contentious. I want to write some better headlines. I'm just gonna have to get my head down and, learned some new stuff, but here's the point. No matter just how rough this year has been. [00:22:37] And I think in some ways, at least psychologically, this has been a tougher year than some of the ones we've been through recently COVID well, that was out of our control. Um, coming out of COVID. Well, everybody knew it was going to be tricky. But now, with so little reason for it to be quite so tough. [00:22:59] At least there's no. I mean, I know there are reasons for it. I'm not saying there aren't. But it just feels like there should have been a better year. But at the end of the day, there's only so long people can be depressed, whether it's me, whether it's my team, whether it's our clients or whether it's the bigger world, the greater world. In general, there always has to be. Light at the end of the tunnel, but here's the but, weirdly. I suspect that light at the end of the tunnel is the light that we put there ourselves. It's almost like a mirror being held up. So that it reflects back the light that you have to generate, and that's not an easy trick, particularly when you know, I'm facing yet another land Rover breakdown and possibly the Last land Rover Defender breakdown. [00:23:50] I'm not entirely certain that at the end of this year, we'll still have a Defender. I don't know how I can have a car, that I'm worried is going to break down every time I head out on to a gig. Um, But it is the trick that I'm going to have to master, to be, to have light at the end of the tunnel. It will be me that has to create it. [00:24:09] And it has to be reflected back at me. I have a suspicion. That's just the only way to do it. If you can't create the light, there's nothing out there to run to. And I intend to run towards the light. So in spite of the rain, the time pressures, rather buggered, Land Rover Defender. Ultimately it's down to me. To shine, a light that I am running towards, and I'm going to choose that light. [00:24:36] I'm going to make that light. I am gonna look for the new opportunities. I'm gonna. put, together new workshops. I'm going to focus on all of the new opportunities that are thrown up over the past couple of weeks. Um, I am loving running the workshops and they are going to get bigger and stronger and more exciting. [00:24:52] I'm loving making the website changes. To Mastering Portrait Photography, the videos that Sarah, myself and Katie are creating. Um, the time I've had to spend with the kids. And of course the incredible clients that we've been able to work with and the images that we've created so far this year, and the many more. There are to come. [00:25:12] That's the light at the end of the tunnel and that's what we're creating. [00:25:17] The team around me are well, frankly, fantastic. And one thing from last night is unexpectedly lying under the stars. I was lying under the stars with my wife, Sarah, who is to me. my savior. It was just not lovely. I'm not going to say it was lovely because it was so cold. Um, and so slightly depressing. Um, however, if I was going to be there with anybody, it would be there with Sarah. And so for me, that's a little high spot in what was otherwise quite a dark. Uh, at cold night, [00:25:46] On that note, I need an early night now as I haven't had any sleep. And I have to be up early yet again. To go and explain why yet again, I'm not really happy that my clutch has failed. Less than eight months after having the entire engine and transmission, replaced. But whatever else you're doing. In this cold weather. Shine a light and be kind to yourself. [00:26:10] Take care.

Today we're talking about exploding fabrics, microwaving hotdogs, and whether the color of your jacket affects its performance. Dr. Jeni Blacklock is back to discuss all of this, and to provide an update on the Blister Labs' testing that's been happening at the Rady School of Computer Science & Engineering at Western Colorado University, as part of the partnership program between between Blister, Western Colorado University & the University of Colorado Boulder.RELATED LINKSGet Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Get Our Winter Buyer's GuideCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBlister PodcastBikes & Big IdeasCRAFTEDTOPICS & TIMES:Apparel Testing Overview (1:25)Friction & UV Tests (3:53)Exploding Fabric?? (6:16)Color & Other Variables (12:23)What's Next? (20:44) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dan Abrams from Flylow is back to talk about toxic positivity, slide gliding, burrito grease, the Palisades base vs. Alpine base of Palisades Tahoe, what's going on at Flylow, how they're handling the transition away from PFAS, a few of Dan's favorite pieces, and more.Also, we're proud to announce that Flylow is the first apparel company to commit to covering their international athletes with BLISTER+, which is another step forward in getting sponsored athletes better protected than they've ever been. That's a big deal, and shout out to Dan and Flylow for stepping up.RELATED LINKSGet Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Get Our 24/25 Winter Buyer's GuideCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBlister PodcastBikes & Big IdeasCRAFTEDTOPICS & TIMES:Dan's Palisades Tahoe Review (9:46)Flylow & BLISTER+ (17:58)Other Flylow Updates (20:23)The Transition Away from PFAS (23:56)Washing Technical Apparel (31:45)Was the PFAS Mandate Good Legislation? (40:28)Breaking News: Hiking is Fun (45:26)Ski Apparel Vs Mtn Bike Apparel and "Hip" Packs (1:00:22)Dan's Favorite Pant (1:11:41) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since we're releasing soon the 10th edition of our Really Big Book, Jonathan talks with Luke Koppa and Kara Williard about our latest buyer's guide (pre-order ends on 9.01.24), what's in it, how it's evolved, and of course, we talk about that super sexy cover photo….RELATED LINKSGet Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Pre-Order: Our 24/25 Winter Buyer's GuideTOPICS & TIMES:BLISTER+ Members: Check Yo Inbox! (1:48)Mtn Town Advice w/ Cody (2:24)‘Rocky' as Running Movie? (3:15)Big News in the Outdoor Industry (4:00)Overview of the Guide + Cover Model Luke (8:28)What's in the Guide (16:00)Women's Gear (17:20)What Else? (23:59)Photos (35:18)How to Get the Guide (40:49)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBlister PodcastBikes & Big IdeasCRAFTED Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“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.

Today we've got another episode of our “Reviewing the Reviewer” series, where we ask our reviewers questions about their backgrounds and gear preferences to give you a more complete picture of the people behind our reviews. In the hot seat is bike reviewer, Zack Henderson, but in addition to mountain biking and gravel riding, Zack is also a snowboarder and a skier, so our conversation is almost equal parts bike, board, and ski talk. Jonathan also starts the episode by remembering our friend and fellow reviewer, Eric Freson.RELATED LINKS:Pre-Order: Our 24/25 Winter Buyer's GuideBecome a Member: BLISTER+TOPICS & TIMESZack's background / sports did you play growing up? (7:40)Where'd You Go to School & Why? (11:12)How did you first get connected with Blister? (15:42)Zack's bike, ski, & snowboard, gravel bike preferences (18:31)Who is your favorite reviewer at Blister? (40:12)Who is your favorite pro mtn biker, pro skier, pro snowboarder? (41:17)What's the stupidest thing you've ever done? (51:21)What gear are you most picky about? (54:35)What gear are you least picky about? (57:21)Best Crash or Close Call Story? (59:35)Top 3 favorite books, movies, and musicians (1:02:54)Give us a random review (1:06:39)What's the best question I haven't asked you? (1:12:35) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interested in ski design? Curious about where the next advancements in ski design might come from? Dr. Sean Humbert is back to provide an update on our Blister Labs' ski flex project and to go over some of the results and takeaways from the on-snow ski testing and dynamic modeling from this past ski season.Blister Labs is a partnership between BLISTER and the Western Colorado University - CU Boulder Partnership Program.RELATED LINKS:The Published Paper on this ProjectBLISTER+: Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:Project Overview (3:23)In-Field Testing & Results (6:08)Bindings & Ski Flex Patterns (24:45)What's Next (35:54)Published Paper (44:13)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister PodcastOff The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Camille Jaccoux, co-founder of Black Crows Skis, is back on GEAR:30 to catch up on what the brand has been up to since last we spoke four years ago; the legacy of the iconic Corvus; how they overhauled it for 24/25; other new products they're rolling out this winter; and a whole lot more.RELATED LINKS:Bag Balm: use code BLISTER to get 20% offBLISTER+: Become a MemberCamille Jaccoux on Blister Podcast Ep.144Camille & Julien Regnier on GEAR:30 Ep.64TOPICS & TIMES:Black Crows Since the Pandemic (4:04)Touring Lineup (7:33)New Octo & Octo Birdie (9:59)Global Market Share (15:39)The Corvus Legacy (20:09)New 24/25 Corvus (25:42)24/25 Lineup Highlights (33:00)Other Products (42:30)Ghost Resorts (45:06)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister PodcastOff The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean Fearon is a ski development engineer at LINE & K2, and he's been busy — between the two sister brands' 24/25 collections, Sean helped design over a dozen of the new skis. So Luke Koppa sat down with Sean to get the details on LINE's new Pandora, Vision, and Optic skis (and how they all relate to each other); the overhauled K2 Reckoner and Omen series; working with Karl Fostvedt to create his unique pro model, the Reckoner KF, and more. He also peels back the curtain on what it actually means to be a ski designer / engineer, why his job is often very similar to what we do at Blister, and how others might pursue a similar career.RELATED LINKS:Bag Balm: use code BLISTER to get 20% offBLISTER+: Become a MemberBlister Summit 2025: register before July 1st to save $150 Reviews: Line Pandoras, K2 Reckoners, K2 OmensTOPICS & TIMES:Sean's Background (3:55)Being a Ski Engineer / Designer (7:25)24/25 LINE Skis Overview (13:20)LINE Pandora, Vision, & Optic Skis (17:02)K2 Omen Skis (41:47)K2 Reckoner Collection (51:05)Karl Fostvedt & The Reckoner KF (53:38)Advice For Future Ski Designers (1:09:43)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister PodcastOff The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 2 of this GEAR THERAPY mini-saga, Justin Bobb lays out his specific recommendations for boots, bindings, boards, & more to get Jonathan started on his snowboarding journey. They also discuss how many days on a board JE will need before he's ready to head up to the Headwall at Crested Butte.RELATED LINKS:Blister Rec Shop: Boone Mtn SportsGet Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Listen to Part OneCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister PodcastOff The CouchTOPICS & TIMES:Next Blister Cinematic episodeSnowboard Boots (8:46)Snowboard Bindings (22:07)Snowboards (29:01)Camber Profiles (30:32)Length / Sizing (36:21)Protective Gear (39:36)Common Injuries (43:12)Summary (45:52)Headwall Challenge (47:03)Crashes & Close Calls (53:57) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.