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What is NNormal? NNormal’s CEO on Kilian Jornet, NNormal’s Name & Origin Story, & Company Principles (Ep.356)

July 18, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Jonathan talks with Sito Luis Salas, the CEO of NNormal, about NNormal founder, Kilian Jornet, plus the NNormal name, its origin story, and its well-defined principles. NNormal is a company you’ll be hearing about more & more in the coming years, and today, you’ll see why.
Categories GEAR:30
Amaro is bitter, complex, and a little mysterious, and most people have no idea what it actually is. But you should, and in this CRAFTED conversation with the folks at Sennza Finne, a Seattle-based amaro producer, you’ll find out why.

What is ‘Amaro’ & Why is Bitter Better? Sennza Finne on a Spirit You Should Know (Ep.78)

July 16, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Amaro is bitter, complex, and a little mysterious, and most people have no idea what it actually is. But you should, and in this conversation with the folks at Sennza Finne, a Seattle-based amaro producer, you’ll find out why.
Categories CRAFTED

‘Inception’ w/ Ian McIntosh, Todd Ligare, & Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.45)

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Pro skier, Ian McIntosh, was Leonardo DiCaprio’s stunt double for the ski scenes in ‘Inception’, and he’s got a bunch of fantastic behind-the-scenes stories to share. And pro skier, Todd Ligare, brings his own great questions for Ian and excellent answers for our film awards for this movie.
Categories Blister Cinematic

‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’ w/ McKenna Peterson & Jed Yeiser, Blister Book Club (Ep.365)

July 14, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Back in 2022 on a ski-testing trip, K2 ski designer, Jed Yeiser; K2 skier, McKenna Peterson; and I agreed that we would one do have a conversation about ‘The Hitchhiker's Guide’. And this strange little book seems to only be gaining more relevance with each passing year.
Categories BLISTER Podcast

The Pro’s Gear: Marcus Goguen, 2025 Freeride World Tour Champion (Ep.355)

July 11, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Jonathan talks to the FWT champ, Marcus Goguen, about the gear he skis on to film, rip around the resort, and yes, win the FWT. We also talk about his new YouTube series (it’s must-see-TV), and Marcus breaks news about his new project that comes out in October.
Categories GEAR:30

Knives & Knifemaking w/ Jamison Chopp of Acre Forge (Ep.77)

July 9, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Jonathan talks about the ancient craft of knifemaking with Jamison Chopp, a bladesmith who works with a group of individual knife makers at Acre Forge, in Portland, Oregon.
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Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend, June 2025 (Ep.364)

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Cody and Jonathan are back to review the news, rate your takes, and share what we’ve been reading & watching.
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Public Lands Update, More Peak Skis News, & New Gear We’re Reviewing (Ep.354)

July 8, 2025July 4, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Luke and Jonathan discuss the latest with respect to public lands and the revisions to the reconciliation bill; share more news about Peak Skis; and preview some new gear they’re going to be talking about and testing in the very near future.
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Fermentation, the Key to Most of the Things You Love w/ Nile Zacherle, Eli Brown, & Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.76)

July 2, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Many of us love (and love talking about) coffee, wine, or beer, but few of us go around professing our love of fermentation. But after this conversation with Nile Zacherle, Eli Brown, and Jonathan Ellsworth, you’ll see why you should.
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‘Ski Party’ w/ Amie Engerbretson & Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.43)

July 1, 2025July 1, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Today we are talking about a film that just celebrated its 60th anniversary: ’Ski Party’ came out on June 30, 1965; it stars a couple major actors and singers; and when we recently learned of its existence, we immediately knew who we needed to recruit to discuss: Amie Engerbretson.
Categories Blister Cinematic

Training for Outdoor Sports & the Current State of PT w/ Dr. Stephen Burkert (Ep.363)

July 3, 2025June 30, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Today, we are talking about training and outdoor-sports performance with Dr. Steve Burkert of Snow Beast Performance. We discuss best practices for training, the most common summer injuries, and some alarming trends in the physical therapy world that we all need to understand.
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Our Thoughts on Peak Skis & What Needs to Happen Next (Ep.353)

July 1, 2025June 27, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Jonathan lays out his thoughts about the Peak Skis debacle, Luke Koppa offers his perspective too, and we discuss what we think needs to happen going forward.
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Eli Brown for BLISTER's CRAFTED podcast

Craft N/A Cocktails & Why They Matter More Than You Think (Ep.75)

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Craft N/A Cocktails are on the rise, but there is still much that needs to evolve in this space. Jonathan Ellsworth and our CRAFTED co-host (and professional mixologist) Eli Brown discuss, and you’ll learn why fast-growing whiskey company, Uncle Nearest, is so interested in the N/A space.
Categories CRAFTED

‘Unbreakable: The Western States 100’ w/ Cody Townsend & Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.42)

June 24, 2025June 24, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Cody and Jonathan discuss what many regard as the greatest ultra film of all time, ‘Unbreakable.’ It documents the 2010 running of Western States, and the 2025 race happens this Saturday, June 28.
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Hoji, Marcus Caston, Nick Russell, & Chris Davenport: Life Updates, Mtn-Town Advice, Trip Reports, & More (Ep.362)

June 23, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth
We brought together some legends of snowsports — Hoji, Marcus, Nick, & Dav — and asked them to share some life updates; their best mountain-town (and relationship) advice; trip reports & travel stories; & more.
Categories BLISTER Podcast

The Madness of Nile Zacherle, Mad Fritz Brewing (Ep.74)

June 18, 2025June 18, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Madness. That’s what you call it when a former sponsored skateboarder gets a Ph.D. in fermentation, then starts brewing super-premium beer in Napa Valley.
Categories CRAFTED

‘Forrest Gump’ w/ Brendan Leonard & Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.41)

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Forrest Gump premiered on June 23, 1994, and Tom Hanks won the Oscar for Best Actor. But according to Brendan Leonard (semi-rad.com), the real story is that Gump introduced millions of people to ultrarunning. Brendan and Jonathan discuss that and a whole lot more.
Categories Blister Cinematic

Steve Matthiasson on Wine, Punk Rock, Bikes, & Fireworks (Ep.73)

June 20, 2025June 11, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Steve is one of the most respected winemakers in Napa Valley, and he produces wines that buck some of the most fashionable trends in the valley. Steve is also a passionate mountain biker and snowboarder, a teacher, and a wine consultant; today, we dive into all of these aspects.
Categories CRAFTED

‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ w/ Jonathan Ellsworth & Simon Stewart (Ep.40)

June 10, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth
On June 10, 1982, ‘E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial’ premiered in the USA. This Steven Spielberg film won multiple Oscars, became the most successful film of all time, and caused a huge spike in bike sales. So today, we revisit one of the most significant films in movie history.
Categories Blister Cinematic

Blister Book Club: ‘Everest, Inc.’ w/ author, Will Cockrell (Ep.360)

June 10, 2025June 9, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Jonathan talks with Will Cockrell about his excellent book, Everest, Inc. They discuss the fascinating history of guiding on Everest, the evolution of that industry, and the broader topic of the ethics, principles, and parameters of guiding in general, anywhere.
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