Jonathan Ellsworth, Author at BLISTER

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

‘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.

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.

Ski vs Bike Industry, Part 2: State of Shops; Gear Wins & Fails; & the Future of Each (Ep.350)

June 6, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Today, we take a look at the state of ski shops vs bike shops; what each industry is doing to grow participation and engagement in their sport; gear wins and fails; and our reviewers weigh in on which industry has the brighter future.

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 today our team is zooming out and comparing the ski vs bike industry to identify the significant similarities and differences; assess the relative health of each; and see how the trends in one might align with trends in the other.

Ski vs Bike Industry, Part 1: Similarities, Differences, Trends, & the Health of Each (Ep.349)

May 30, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

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 today our team is zooming out and comparing the ski vs bike industry to identify the significant similarities and differences; assess the relative health of each; and see how the trends in one might align with trends in the other.

On CRAFTED, Eli is joined by fellow Blister contributor Zack Henderson to talk all things paella. What started as a casual interest has turned into a full-blown culinary rabbit hole — and they dig into everything from technique to tradition, with some very unconventional twists. In this episode they dive into the mysteries of the socarrat; explore a Pacific Northwest take on the dish; and brainstorm potential flavor combinations (some more plausible than others). Along the way, we talk table beer, saffron, Fernet, and confront Eli’s long-running rice curse.

Amateur Hour: Blister reviewer, Zack Henderson, on Paella (Ep.71)

May 28, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Today on CRAFTED, Eli is joined by fellow Blister contributor Zack Henderson to talk all things paella. We dive into the mysteries of the socarrat; explore a Pacific Northwest take on the dish; brainstorm potential flavor combinations, and more.

Forty years ago (May 22, 1985) snowboarding was featured for the first time ever in a massive, mainstream film: the James Bond movie, A View to a Kill’. So on Blister Cinematic, in honor of its 40th anniversary, Jonathan, JBobb, and Simon, break down the opening on-snow action of the film; discuss its historical significance; and share a number of wild facts about this crazy movie and its star-studded cast.

James Bond: ‘A View to a Kill’ w/ Jonathan Ellsworth, Justin Bobb, & Simon Stewart (Ep.39)

May 27, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Forty years ago, snowboarding was featured for the first time ever in a massive, mainstream film. So today, we break down the on-snow action of ‘A View to a Kill’; discuss its historical significance; & share some wild facts about this crazy movie and its star-studded cast.

On CRAFTED, Jonathan talks books, book recommendations, the state of independent bookstores, the art of reading, and the craft of writing, and our guest is the perfect person to talk about it all. Arvin Ram is a writer, avid reader, owner of the indie bookstore, Townie Books, and the director of the Mountain Words Festival here in Crested Butte, so we also discuss the intersection of mountain culture and book culture.

Reading Culture: Books, Reading, & Indie Bookstores Today w/ Arvin Ram, Owner of Townie Books (Ep.70)

May 21, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jonathan talks books, book recommendations, the state of independent bookstores, the art of reading, and the craft of writing, with Arvin Ram, who is a writer, avid reader, owner of the indie bookstore, Townie Books, and the director of the Mountain Words Festival.

On Blister Cinematic, Cody and Jonathan discuss The Eiger Sanction, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this week; it stars Clint Eastwood, the biggest movie star in the world at the time; and, importantly, Alex Honnold has called this the most realistic climbing film that Hollywood has ever produced. So … is Alex right? And how does the rest of the film hold up?

‘The Eiger Sanction’ w/ Cody Townsend & Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.38)

May 20, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan discuss The Eiger Sanction, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this week; it stars Clint Eastwood, the biggest movie star in the world at the time; and, importantly, Alex Honnold has called this the most realistic climbing film that Hollywood has ever produced. So … is Alex right? And how does the rest of the film hold up?

Lots of people dream of starting a company in the outdoor industry. But how do you go about actually doing that? At Blister Summit 2025, we talked with four individuals who had the dream — and the audacity — to start their own companies: Klem Branner, Venture Snowboards; Will Ritter, Spark R&D; Jamie Grant, CARV; and Cobey Nash, AlpenFlow Design. On this episode of the Blister Podcast, you’ll hear them talk about the highs, the lows, and the breakthroughs that come with starting a company — and the even more challenging work of keeping a company going.

Founder Stories: Creating a Company in the Outdoor Industry (Venture Snowboards, CARV, Spark R&D, & AlpenFlow Design) (Ep.357)

May 19, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to Klem Branner, Venture Snowboards; Will Ritter, Spark R&D; Jamie Grant, CARV; and Cobey Nash, AlpenFlow Design about the highs, the lows, and the breakthroughs that come with starting a company — and the even more challenging work of keeping a company going.

Gearing Up for the Famous Chamonix-to-Zermatt Haute Route (Ep.347)

May 16, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jonathan talks to BLISTER members, Bobak Farzin and Lukas Friedli, who teamed up to take on the famous Haute Route. We talk about their trip; the gear they used; what worked well for them; what worked less well; and, they offer some great advice for anyone thinking about doing any multi-day ski touring trip.

‘Jeremiah Johnson’ stars one of the most famous actors of all time, Robert Redford. But why did Mountain Gazette editor, MIke Rogge, want to discuss this film that came out 53 years ago? Why was it so important to Robert Redford? And how did it inspire one of the most popular GIFs / memes today?? Get all the answers on our latest episode of Blister Cinematic.

‘Jeremiah Johnson’ w/ Mike Rogge & Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.37)

May 13, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

‘Jeremiah Johnson’ stars one of the most famous actors of all time, Robert Redford. But why did Mike Rogge want to discuss this film that came out 53 years ago? Why was it so important to Robert Redford? And how did it inspire one of the most popular GIFs / memes today??

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