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Every week on this show you think that the last vestige of John's weird past is revealed. You think there cannot be any more layers peeled back. And then bam(!), another one, as yet another aspect of intense Robins c.1994-2004 hits you smack in the face. This is one such episode.But don't worry it's not all too harrowing, for there's a huge and extremely handsome surprise for Producer Dave, and a couple of absolutely top tier Mad Dads. Plus, Elis just simply needs to connect, as the words ‘Derby' and ‘County' are floated regarding his Cymru form. Got anything silly / irreverent / engaging to send to the presenters of the most popular On Demand radio show on BBC Sounds amongst the under-35s? Well elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk and 07974 293 022 on WhatsApp are the respective destinations.
“This question will have enormous ramifications for my mental health for the rest of my life.” It's that sort of episode. Today is MASSIVE for Robins, as Producer Dave surprises him with a humdinger of a special guest. It's John's time to enjoy the fruits of 14 months worth of Made Up Games labour.But it's not all about fruit - which, yes, could be deployed as a starter. It's also an episode about mimicry and a tale regaled by Elis which will make your head sink deeper into your hands with each development.Got a Mississippi or Boston accent? Well get in touch at elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk or +447974 293 022 on WhatsApp.
Colin is joined by Producer Dave and Outdoor Industry Insider Eoin Comerford to discuss what's happening north of the border at MEC. (04:47)Then they're joined by independent retailer Wes Allen to get his reaction and thoughts to last weeks rumors that REI is putting the squeeze on their brand partners to get new product exclusivity. (21:33)Lastly for The Parting Shot, Eoin details a leaked presentation from the Department of the Interior that details all the terrible ways that the Trump administration will be treating our public lands and Colin has a bone to pick with a new company who is seeking to take the outdoors and bring it inside. (39:55)Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear!Register For Obōz Trails For Tree Challenge at trailsfortrees.com. Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com.
Russell Edmond—better known as Russell of Hotels— joins Friday Night Audit to swap podcasting stories and content tragedies. We've got Craig, Producer Dave, Dr. Producer Suzanne with some travel hacks and more on our quest for hospitality's biggest pet peeve.
John and Producer Dave are back from a high after John turned 2,000 revellers up to eleven with his problematic walk in music. Elis has questions but Robins simply adds so much value to live events. And he's been adding his own energy to another live event - that of the singles night variety. And he sure did set the vibe by diving straight in with tube station facts as an ice breaker.The dating scene is perched on the lips elsewhere as there's a fantastic suggestion from a listener about the best ways to judge a potential partner. Namely footwell, fridge and friend.Plus the ball begins to be rolled on the great lilts of the globe in the UNESCO Accents World Cup.Are you from Mississippi or Boston? If you are then voicenote us on +447974 293 022 or attach a voicenote on elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk.
Today on the show Colin and Producer Dave address rumors that have been sent in by listeners of The Rock Fight that REI is looking for more new product exclusivity from at least some of their vendors. (04:40)They also talk about the recent report that Passenger is pausing their launch into the US market due to the issues being caused by the Trump administrations tariff policy. (16:42) This leads to a new segment on the show A Little Frank Advice!Lastly for The Parting Shot, Colin takes aim at Switchback's recently announced keynote address. (29:55)Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear!Register For Obōz Trails For Tree Challenge at trailsfortrees.com. Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com.
We join our heroes during a telling off session, because someone is being a naughty boy. Has John eaten too much chocolate on the way in and he's about to experience the mother of all choco crashes? Has Elis insisted that we scrap the proposed running order to talk instead about every conceivable permutation of the Nations League? Or could Producer Dave be the one in the firing line…?After the air has been cleared, it's pumped full of excitement. Elis receives quite possibly the greatest bit of post to leave Postman Dave's sack since its creation, and John relishes the prospect of ball-by-ball cricket commentary.There's muscle chat, zoo chat, and a tiny bit of (sorry) worlde chat.You too can get involved with the Elis and John ‘No One Else is Doing This' podcast. Email elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk, or WhatsApp the show on 07974 293 022.
Today Colin reflects on this past week when he and Producer Dave attended Functional Fabric Fair in Portland (Oregon) and takes a deeper look at what National Trade Shows should do in a world where the smaller shows are so effective.Then Colin is joined by Producer Dave and outdoor journalist and host of Open Container Doug Schnitzspahn to reflect back on the role Bob Woodward played setting the tone for the Outdoor Industry. RIP Woody.Remembering Rob Coppolillo. Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear!Register For Obōz Trails For Tree Challenge at trailsfortrees.com. Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com.
Today on the show Colin is joined by Producer Dave and Outdoor Industry Insider Eoin Comerford for a Wednesday edition of our normal Monday show!On the docket today: The crew reacts to last week's rollback to all but 10% (unless you're China) of Trump's tariffs (05:00)Will the tariff situation help boost secondhand business (17:24)?The other big story of last week was the acquisition of Jack Wolfskin by ANTA who is the majority owner of Amer Sports. Eoin breaks it down (18:15)!REI says sorry and backs off of their endorsement of Doug Burgum (33:12).The Parting Shot! Producer Dave answers a listener question about Rock Fight's choice to promote our work with AI generated images (40:30).Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear!Register For Obōz Trails For Tree Challenge at trailsfortrees.com. Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com.
Bruce Jordan is a writer, podcaster and hotelier. But tonight he enters the Happy Hour zone with Glenn,. Craig and Producer Dave. We talk more hotel pet peeves, best hotels and stuff we wouldn't say if drinking wasn't involved.
Elis and Producer Dave are fresh from taking breaths of the night DJ'ing. The only two people on planet Earth to become hipper as they age. But Mixmag has it that Elis spent most of it seated. Because that's what the top DJs do. Harris, Tong, Guetta, all from a seated position whilst sucking on Werther's Originals.Yes Elis got a little bit tired bless him and John simply isn't willing to let him forget it. Elsewhere there's 7 minutes of observational stand up which is hot to go to the nimblest comic, and just when you thought guff chat had tooted its last parp there's a hall of famer piece of correspondence.And if you root around there's also some lovely Mallett stuff and two big daddy Mad Dads amidst some top drawer listener generated content.To get in touch with your own gold standard contributions then get it to elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk or WhatsApp it on 07974 293 022 if you like your messaging a little fruitier.
Chris shares the latest wild news about how a mail carrier had a close call with an unexpected obstacle. Then, Kirby Gwen gives the deets on how AI got overwhelmed with new fans using it for a viral artistic feature. Plus—during a fun radio show crossover—can Kirby Gwen answer the tricky trivia that Bo and Producer Dave throw at her in Yes or No Way Bo? Tune in to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What else could The Rock Fight's normal Monday crew of Colin, Outdoor Industry Insider Eoin Comerford, and Producer Dave be talking about today but the recent announcement of tariffs and their impact on the business of going outside.They start off by getting into the broader impact of the announcement and the idea that higher tariffs could drive manufacturing back to the US. Then they talk about the how the tariffs will specifically impact the outdoor industry and offer suggestions on what brands and retailers should expect ahead of the delivery of Fall 25 products.They wrap things up with The Parting Shot where they take a look at some of the better 2025 attempts by brands to pull off an April Fools Day joke on social media including the following posts:Eoin: The Hoka Speed LoaferLIVSN: Adventure Pants CapitalGarage Grown Gear: Move To AnalogGnara: Netflix n Chill PantWild Rye: Ski BalletDarn Tough: Dating AppSkratch Labs: MarathongCheck out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear!Register For Obōz Trails For Tree Challenge at trailsfortrees.com. Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com.
Huge news in Elis and John towers today, for Producer Dave bumped into the man, the myth, the Solero supper himself, Mr Tim Davie. Could he use this opportunity to pitch a brand new true crime podcast about dupes from Stockport who get sold fake shoes? Well that commission's ripe for the taking if there's a Magnum that goes the other way.Alongside yet more DG discussion Elis really thinks he should get into juggling, for some inexplicable reason, and we have a game which makes the greatest use of a beat since the invention of the bass drum. To get in touch with the boys send anything you've got to elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk or WhatsApp on 07974 293 022.
Today on show Colin is joined by the regular Monday crew (Producer Dave, Outdoor Industry Insider Eoin Comerford) to talk about the recent movement that is encouraging outdoor enthusiasts in Europe to look locally for their outdoor products in protest of recent "political" developments in the US. (06:46)They also talk about Academy forging ahead with plans to open 25 new doors in 2025 and Lululemon's recent earnings report showing double digit growth. (21:10)Then they crack open listener feedback that came in after last week's episode regarding the evolution of innovation in the outdoor industry. (30:38)They of course wrap things up with The Parting Shot where this week we have a look back on a busy first quarter of 2025 in the Outdoor Industry. (44:34)Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear!Register For Obōz Trails For Tree Challenge at trailsfortrees.com. Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com.
Tonight we welcome the first father and son duo on the show, Paul Coury and Alex Coury of Coury Hospitality. They'll be sharing cocktails and stories with Glenn, Craig and Producer Dave. as we celebrate the end of the week.
Today Rock Fight's resident brand, culture, and media experts, Shawnté Salabert and Producer Dave, join Colin to review some recently released outdoor brand videos by On, Puma, & Outdoor Research.First the hosts rely on their experience working in the outdoor industry and media to breakdown what makes a great brand video including the best way to deploy these types of brand assets and what we should expect from the finished product. (02:26)Then they take a detailed look at the following videos:On: Dream Together, with Zendaya (22:43)Outdoor Research: Rooted (35:51)Puma: Go Wild (44:15)After offering a detailed description of each video Colin, Shawnté, and Producer Dave give their thoughts and then rate each video with a thumbs up or thumbs down. Which will be their favorite? You'll have to listen to find out!Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear!Register For Obōz Trails For Tree Challenge at trailsfortrees.com. Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com.
Today on the show Colin, Producer Dave, and Outdoor Industry Insider Eoin Comerford have some innovative suggestions for the outdoor industry.Innovation in the outdoors is a misunderstood word. It's often only applied to the performance of the apparel, gear, and footwear that the industry produces. And while there will surely be advances that will improve the stuff we make the opportunity for the industry to innovate lies more within our approach to making and marketing that stuff.On this episode we take a look at what can be learned from (gasp!) fast fashion as well as the opportunities that lie within experiential marketing. We of course wrap things up with The Parting Shot by lobbing a rock at the latest news to come out of Authentic Brands.Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear!Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com.
A talk programme dedicated to films and television shows, presented by Marcus Ako, Laura Sampson and David Campbell, on Resonance 104.4FM at 7pm (UK) on Fridays and repeats Tuesday 4pm. Podcast episodes available from Monday. #ItsAllAboutThe3Way #ShootTheBreezeShow #TheIdiotOnTheComedyCircuit Reach us on Twitter, on Facebook, email shootthebreezonresonance104.4@gmail.com or Instagram Marcus and Producer Dave shoot the breeze with Kwame from THE WATCHLIST4 on TikTok, where he does Movies & TV Reviews and Recommendations
Today on the show Colin is joined by Producer Dave and Outdoor Industry Insider Eoin Comerford to take a look a bigger look at the outdoor industry.Optimism was high at the end of 2024 that the outdoor industry was due for a come back year. Inventory issues had improved and open to buy was increasing. But with the end of the first quarter just a couple of weeks away things have fallen off of a cliff. We take a look at what happened and what to expect. (07:25)Then the crew turns their attention to the recent news that two outdoor parent companies Solo Brands & Pelican International are experiencing financial distress. Is this related to the other issues the industry is experiencing? We take a deeper look. (24:59)Lasting for The Parting Shot Colin looks at the new footwear collection launched by Stio. Will Stio's Mahomes like luck continue? (43:08)Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear!Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com.
A talk programme dedicated to films and television shows, presented by Marcus Ako, Laura Sampson and David Campbell, on Resonance 104.4FM at 7pm (UK) on Fridays and repeats Tuesday 4pm. Podcast episodes available from Monday. #ItsAllAboutThe3Way #ShootTheBreezeShow #TheIdiotOnTheComedyCircuit Reach us on Twitter, on Facebook, email shootthebreezonresonance104.4@gmail.com or Instagram Marcus and Producer Dave shoot the breeze with filmmakers Hillary Shakespeare and Chris Reading about their new time-travel comedy TIME TRAVEL IS DANGEROUS starring Johnny Vegas, Sophie Thompson, Brian Blessed and Jane Horrocks. Marcus also goes on an unexpected rant about CAPTAIN AMERICA: A BRAVE NEW WORLD.
Today the hosts, writers and consigliere's of the Rock Fight universe gather to once again rank the top outdoor brands... only this time it's all about accessories.They've ranked footwear and they've ranked gear and today the Outdoor Media Avengers are assembling to do the same for accessories. Only for this round we don't have our own version of Thor as Producer Dave couldn't join the show. In his place is the latest addition to the team, acclaimed author and outdoor journalist, Shawnté Salabert!Shawnté joins Colin, Justin Housman, and Eoin Comerford to do the impossible and whittle down the hundreds of outdoor accessory brands and name the top 5. Will our heroes pull it off? You have to listen to find out!Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear!Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com.
Temps are starting to rise, so make sure you're warmed up for this week of highlights from the Walmart and Sam's Club Radio team! Think you can beat Producer Dave's streak in a fiery round of Yes or No Way Bo? Also, you might want to join Kirby Gwen's Group Chat and get the deets about what Rihanna is cooking up in the studio. Finally, Chris and Producer Tanner reenact a certain movie scene where things really get heated. Tune in for more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What better way to start your week then by entering The Rock Fight for the best outdoor industry commentary you'll find anywhere?!Today Colin is joined by Monday regulars Eoin Comerford and Producer Dave and they break down the following topics:After being acquired by Kontoor Brands last month, Helly Hansen has announced their intention to make a meaningful push into the United States' outdoor market. After announcing Helly's intentions, Kontoor CEO Scott Baxter said "Get ready, this is going to be fun." Points to Kontoor for the smack talk. (04:55)TJX announced last week that Sierra will be adding 20 new doors in 2025 with their long term plan to have as many as 325 locations. Is this growth plan a sign that Sierra could become outdoor's most dominant US retailer? (17:55)Lastly for The Parting Shot, Colin begs all would-be outdoor pundits to simple leave The North Face alone! (31:59)Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear!Click here to take The Rock Fight Podcast Listener Survey! Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com.
A talk programme dedicated to films and television shows, presented by Marcus Ako, Laura Sampson and David Campbell, on Resonance 104.4FM at 7pm (UK) on Fridays and repeats Tuesday 4pm. Podcast episodes available from Monday. #ItsAllAboutThe3Way #ShootTheBreezeShow #TheIdiotOnTheComedyCircuit Reach us on Twitter, on Facebook, email shootthebreezonresonance104.4@gmail.com or Instagram Marcus and Producer Dave kick off 2025 by discussing Anticipated movies and TV shows of 2025.
A talk programme dedicated to films and television shows, presented by Marcus Ako, Laura Sampson and David Campbell, on Resonance 104.4FM at 7pm (UK) on Fridays and repeats Tuesday 4pm. Podcast episodes available from Monday. #ItsAllAboutThe3Way #ShootTheBreezeShow #TheIdiotOnTheComedyCircuit Reach us on Twitter, on Facebook, email shootthebreezonresonance104.4@gmail.com or Instagram Marcus and Producer Dave shoot the breeze with French Filmmaker Jenna Suru from Belle Époque Films about the Paris International Film Festival in 2025.
A talk programme dedicated to films and television shows, presented by Marcus Ako, Laura Sampson and David Campbell, on Resonance 104.4FM at 7pm (UK) on Fridays and repeats Tuesday 4pm. Podcast episodes available from Monday. #ItsAllAboutThe3Way #ShootTheBreezeShow #TheIdiotOnTheComedyCircuit Reach us on Twitter, on Facebook, email shootthebreezonresonance104.4@gmail.com or Instagram Marcus and Producer Dave shoot the breeze with filmmakers Katy Jenkins who directed the documentary EATING THE FUTURE and Clara Mirabel who directed the documentary IN PURSUIT OF THE ABSOLUTE, both playing at the Paris Intl Film Festival
Today on The Rock Fight Colin is joined by Rock Fight Consigliere Eoin Comerford and Producer Dave to discuss several news stories that paint a picture about the long term health of the outdoor industry. First they look at the recent earnings report by Newell (parent company of Marmot, Coleman, and Ex Officio, among others) which shows how the outdoor industry may be on the same path that was recently traveled by the surf industry. Eoin recaps how many iconic surf brands ended up being owned by Authentic Brands and how that past may serve as a cautionary tale for outdoor brands facing similar challenges. (02:55)Next they talk about a recent report that Dick's Sporting Goods is quietly leaving outdoor behind as it closes most of their remaining Public Land and Moosejaw locations. They talk about how this move will impact the outdoor retail landscape. (18:29)Then they dig into event news including the report that Europe's biggest summer show, OutDoor, is going on "hiatus" as well as the announcement of Outdoor Retailer's Industry Day. (29:15)Lastly it's a combined Parting Shot as the hosts weigh in on the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable's endorsement of Trump Secretary of the Interior, Doug Burgum, as well as the organizations who co-signed that endorsement including the OIA, People For Bikes, and REI. They look at what missteps may have been made and what the focus should be going forward. (35:55)Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear!Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com.
Love is in the air and it's really setting Producer Dave's pulse racing. And not just because he's madly in love himself. Rather it's because Elis and John are leaning into topical content in a natural fashion without prompting. Something to get any commercial radio producer excitable.For yes, it's Valentine's Day. Romance is making the studio a thick humid erotic soup. Elis will send Isy a text saying “well done”. And John's Love Heart that says “new love” on it has broken in half; a sign that pagans would have interpreted as coming crop failure.But John is in love. In love with a new beau... the Top Shows Podcast Chart. He's also had the greatest match with a woman of all time… his mortgage broker. In less romantic affairs we ask “could you wake a baby for £25,000?” and there's a clash of two ingredients that were just made for each other: Mad Dads and sat navs.Contact us right now you sexy lovers on elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk and 07974 293 022 on WhatsApp if you're more of a direct message sort of person.
Everyone's at the peak of excitement for football season, including the Walmart & Sam's Club Radio team! Listen to Kirby Gwen and Producer Dave as they share what advice one halftime show star passed to the next. Plus, see if you can complete Bo's pass in Detective Product with clues to an item that's popular during the winter. Finally, find out how many team players from the same store called to shout each other out during the Chris Show. Tune in for some big fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tara, Caroline and Allison dive into the common issue of unbalanced spaces and how they impact our lives. They discuss Caroline's recurring problem with holes in her socks as a segue into the significance of maintaining balance. The conversation touches on the application of systems theory in both psychotherapy and interior design, highlighting the importance of defined spaces and homeostasis. They cite a recent client case where chaotic toy placement in various rooms disrupted the home's balance. Discussions continue about proportion in both fashion and interior design, addressing challenges with trends, budget management, and dealing with clients' preconceived notions. The episode concludes with light-hearted banter and an introduction to Producer Dave. Topics 00:00 Introduction and Sock Problems 01:35 Discussing Balance in Life and Home 02:16 Client Stories and Home Organization 03:08 Closet Chaos and Proportions 08:57 Trends and Budgeting Tips 12:03 Concluding Thoughts and Interaction
Today the various hosts, producers, and consigliere's of The Rock Fight gather to once again rank the top outdoor brands! And this time it's all about gear.Coming off of last months episode where they ranked the top 5 outdoor footwear brands, Colin, Justin Housman, Producer Dave, and Eoin Comerford come back together to do the same for outdoor gear. They try to learn from their missteps (try being the operative word) from the footwear episode as they take on boiling down the absolutely massive category of outdoor gear to simply the top 5 brands going in 2025.Did they succeed? Let them know! Email your feedback to myrockfight@gmail.com.Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear!Help those who have been impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires by clicking here.Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com.
You would think Elis and Producer Dave would be offering praise to the mood gods, for Johnny JR is in a good one, having interviewed his favourite musician of all time for a project he cannot comment on. May - check. Oldham - check. McCombes - check (but didn't engage). Yet the fly in the ointment: with such big energy, John's sackings flow forth like a wave.Equally such vim it also means there's the vigour to go in two footed on shoes. Who could expect that?Elsewhere, we're on other fertile ground covering topics such as tying your shoe laces. It's all good stuff crowned off with a proper meat and drink Mad Dad.Got stuff to put forward to the CEO and his employees? Then it's elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk on electronic mail or 07974 293 022 on WhatsApp.
Today on the show Colin and Producer Dave are joined by the most unlikely of guests... someone from Outside, Inc!Chris Jerard (aka CJ), Outside's VP of Marketing and Executive Director of The Outside Festival and Summit heard Colin's thoughts about a recent press release regarding the 2025 edition of the festival on Monday's episode of The Rock Fight and is here today to return fire and shed a little more light on what can be expected during the second year of this event.The conversation delves into the event's purpose and how there is more to expect from The Summit then what has already been announced. CJ addresses topics such as the cost to attend as well as why professionals should consider coming to Denver even though June is packed with other outdoor industry eventsCheck out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear!Help those who have been impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires by clicking here.Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com.
Today Colin opens the show by talking about the amount of outdoor industry events scheduled to be held in just a few months (aka Junepocalypse) as well as the recently announced details for The Summit at the Outside Festival.Then he is joined by outdoor industry insider and consigliere to The Rock Fight, Eoin Comerford and "Producer" Dave to react to the recently launched Speed Loafer from Hoka. They also talk about how these big swings by brands can lead to a weaker outdoor industry and potentially put us on a path that would be similar to the fate currently being suffered by the surf industry. Lastly Colin wraps up the show with a Hoka themed edition of The Parting Shot!Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear!Help those who have been impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires by clicking here.Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com.
Kirby Gwen announces the MVP of a certain Sam's Club market who won big on becoming the associate of the month. Over in The Bo Show, Producer Dave rings in the first ever caller this year to answer every single trivia question correctly in Yes or No Way Bo! On the other hand, luck wasn't on Chris's side as he recounts a story of how he mistook lotion for something else. Tune in for a wild ride! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the show, outdoor retailer Wes Allen returns to talk about the article he wrote for Rock Fight about the fallout of Altra giving REI exclusivity on the newest version of the popular Lone Peak trail running shoe.The Altra Lone Peak Plus is the first version of the iconic trail runner to feature a Vibram outsole, and will be available exclusively at REI for five months. This move has sparked significant discussion among outdoor specialty retailers, as it raises concerns about the impact of exclusivity on independent shops and the overall dynamics in the outdoor retail market. Wes joins Colin, outdoor industry insider Eoin Comerford, and Producer Dave to share his perspective on this move by Altra. The conversation then turns towards the recent CEO shakeup at REI as well as thoughts on gray marketed Cotopaxi products turning up at Costco.The show of course wraps up with The Parting Shot!Read Wes's piece on the Lone Peak exclusive by clicking here.Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear!Help those who have been impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires by clicking here.Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com.
Today on The Rock Fight (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show by lamenting how outdoor brands never really figured out what to do with TikTok including a look at the one brand that actually does: Gnara.Then he and Producer Dave are joined by outdoor industry insider and Rock Fight Consigliere, Eoin Comerford to talk about the rumors that Canadian outdoor retailer MEC has been sold. They also take a look at a couple of names that have turned up on Retail Dive's bankruptcy watch list.And be sure to stick around for an musical edition of The Parting Shot!Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear!Help those who have been impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires by clicking here.Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com.
Mark Irgang is the Opening General Manager of the Marriott New York JFK and has known Glenn for some time. He's also the newly elexted President of SKAL USA. Yet, somehow he still wants to have drinks and swap industry war stories with Glenn, Craig, Producer Dave and maybe even Dr.Producer Suzanne! Plus, Glenn gets hited as the new coach of the Dallas Cowboys?!
Talk about a crazy start to the new year! First, check out the wacky name Kirby comes up with for Producer Dave's new jacket he got for Christmas. Also, one associate flawlessly recites an insane amount of people in his shoutout during The Chris Show! Finally—this might sound zany—but Bo says there's a product at the stores and clubs that can apparently "transport you to other worlds." What is he talking about? Tune in for a wild ride! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With Speakergate gone (we hope) in the blink of a manually adjustable eye it's time for John to turn to one of his other favourite pastimes: cheekiness. Trying to get plugs past Producer Dave without him noticing, by increasingly layered and convoluted means? Count that checked and duly intervened on. Campaigning for the return of erotic movies? Tick, oh he's a cheeky scamp that one. And that saucy subject is one he seems to know more about than he perhaps should.In other goings on there's a logically watertight game which causes the usual ructions from the usual parties, and despite the lack of 35 minutes on sound systems there is a brutal time consuming neg from a listener that really derails the vibe.If you'd like to trash Elis and John as well then it's elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk or 07974 293 022 on WhatsApp.
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Today on The Rock Fight (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin & Producer Dave are joined by legendary outdoor industry analyst Matt Powell.Over the course of his five predictions for 2025, Matt highlights the need for a shift in the outdoor industry's business model and emphasizes that the current approach of relying heavily on winter sports is unsustainable. The discussion touches on the convergence of athletic and outdoor markets, the importance of embracing fashion within the industry, the need for inclusivity to attract a more diverse customer base, and a whole lot more.Read Matt's latest Sneakernomics column (for even more 2025 predictions) by clicking here.Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear!Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Want to pick a fight with THE ROCK FIGHT? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com.
Today on The Rock Fight (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin is joined by Rock Fight regulars Justin Housman, Eoin Comerford, and Producer Dave to power rank the current top 5 outdoor footwear brands!This episode presents a (sorta) thorough examination of the outdoor footwear market, as The Rock Fight crew rank the top five footwear brands currently shaping the outdoor industry. They start with a candid acknowledgment of the overwhelming amount of brands, before holding a focused discussion on footwear that will set the stage for category rankings to come.The episode wraps up by establishing the current five outdoor footwear brands with the most juice going into 2025 as well as an encouragement to our listeners to send all of their (angry?) footwear feedback to myrockfight@gmail.com!Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear!Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Want to pick a fight with THE ROCK FIGHT? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com.
Today on The Rock Fight (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin is joined by industry insider Eoin Comerford and Producer Dave to run down the top 10 outdoor industry rock fights from the past year. Going from 10 to 1 they provide their updated thoughts on the most popular industry focused episodes of 2024 and make predictions about what to expect in the future. This past year The Rock Fight explored trends and challenges within the outdoor industry, including topics like "zombie brands" and the impact of economic shifts on consumer purchasing habits. The topics that dominated the outdoor industry news cycle highlighted the importance of authentic engagement and innovation for outdoor brands, while also looking at topics such as the growing trend of secondhand markets and their potential to reshape consumer behavior. This year end episode offers a comprehensive look into the landscape of outdoor retail and the pivotal changes on the horizon. We are excited to continue to elevate The Rock Fight as your go to source for outdoor industry news and discourse in 2025!Here is the full list along with links so you can go back and hear the original conversation:10. Oct 28: Marmot: From Outdoor Pioneer To Zombie Brand?9. Sep 2: Outside Inc Goes Social8. May 6: Patagonia's New Movie7. Sep 23: Secondhand Websites & Upcycled Garments: Why Outdoor Brands Need To Do Better6. Sep 30: Is A Consumer Shift Coming To The Outdoor Industry?5. Aug 12: EMS Sells For A Song4. May 27: REI's Union Problem3. Aug 1: Let People Try: Inclusion In The Outdoor Industry2. Sep 16: Does The North Face Actually "Play Different"?1. Rock Fight Breaks The News! Sep 9: Backcountry Acquired/
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show with his reaction to Gear Patrol's mention of THE ROCK FIGHT in their recent best products of 2024 list. Colin and Producer Dave use this mention to pump the tires of an outdoor media scene who has way more clout than many realize when it comes to how they cover the brands that drive the conversation in the outdoor industry.Then Eoin Comerford joins the show to showcase his recent deep dive into the evolving landscape of outdoor direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands based on his recent LinkedIn post. Lastly it's time for The Parting Shot where Eoin highlights the importance of inclusivity and diversity within the industry, emphasizing that these values should be seen as business imperatives rather than mere societal goals while Colin wants to reject your very thoughtful hand written thank you note.Follow Eoin Comerford on LinkedIn.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 FundSign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Want to pick a fight with THE ROCK FIGHT? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com.Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
“Mmmh yeah Christmastime.” In a linear sense it's Christmas Day. In a circular sense it's some time between 13th and 25th December. Ho! Ho! Ho!What better way to celebrate the birth of Jesus than Elis and John's Christmas Cracker? Oh and we have festive fun. Elis and John write a Christmas song which is equal parts downbeat and administration heavy, whilst it's the most madderful time of the year for fathers.We've also got a very secret guest that Producer Dave reveals within the first 15 minutes and there's a festive advert to rival Jean Louis that becomes far more affecting than the initially comedic idea. Whether your listening in a linear (25/12), circular (13/12 to 13/12) or any point afterwards, Merry Christmas!If you've got anything to send to the Elis and John North Pole then send it to elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk, or 07974 293 022 via Christmastime's preferred method of modern communication (WhatsApp).
Anna Blue is President of the American Hotel & Lodging Foundation where she's a change agent of good. However, she's appraently prone to poor decision making once she realizes what she's done by joining Glenn, Craig and Producer Dave for this week's Friday Night Audit.
Huge news from Leeds, for Producer Dave has been in the vicinity of the Director General himsen. Solero perched in hand, not a drop of juice on his fingers, charming the big wigs of the media world. What an honour to be in the presence of an intoxicating whiff of his Magnum cologne.But incredibly that isn't even the biggest news of the day. For there is huge BBC Sounds news, which, if you can believe it, is even bigger than its vast catalogue of audio.Still reeling from all this headline double whammy the boys welcome in, statistically speaking, a guest that John has more questions for than almost any to come before - it's Andy Zaltzman!There's also Wolverhampton connecting, a man screams in the gym and John remains the most fearless little fighter around as he graduates to sitting up.Get yourselves over to BBC Sounds. It's the *only* place for the Bureau de Change of The Mind.It's elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk if you enjoy the medium of electronic mail, and 07974 293 022 on WhatsApp if you enjoy the medium of instant messaging.