Jonathan Ellsworth, Author at BLISTER

Yu Sasaki on Big-Mountain Skiing, Deep-Powder Skiing, & Running a Successful Food Truck (Ep.52)

November 6, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk with professional skier, Yu Sasaki, about deep powder skiing; what it takes to start — and maintain — a successful food truck; his beautiful short film, Home From Home; moving from Hokkaido, Japan, to Revelstoke; and more.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend, October 2024 (Ep.331)

November 4, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan are back to review some of the outdoor-related news of October; introduce a new Reviewing the News segment (Rate My Take); and more.

Powder Ski Comparisons: Old vs New vs What Should Be Next? (Ep.320)

May 23, 2025November 1, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The snow’s been falling, and we’re already fantasizing about those really deep days. So today, Paul Forward and Jonathan Ellsworth make the case for wide pow skis, then they talk about a bunch of current pow skis, old pow skis, and some design specifics they think are good ideas.

Diner Coffee, Sour Beers, Well-Done Steaks, Putting Greens, & Brand Building with Alex LeBlanc of Calibration Coffee Lab (Ep.51)

October 30, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Last year, we talked with Alex LeBlanc about starting Calibration Coffee Lab in Greenville, South Carolina. Today, Alex is back to talk about how it’s going, what he’s been learning, how his thinking about coffee has evolved, and how he’s trying to build a brand that people will love.

55 years ago today, the movie 'Downhill Racer' came out, starring two legendary actors, Robert Redford and Gene Hackman. The film critic Roger Ebert calls this “the greatest sports movie ever made,” and today on Blister Cinematic, Jonathan is discussing it with one of the greatest American downhillers of all time, Daron Rahlves.

‘Downhill Racer’ with Daron Rahlves & Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.28)

October 29, 2024October 29, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

55 years ago today, the movie 'Downhill Racer' came out, starring two legendary actors, Robert Redford and Gene Hackman. The film critic Roger Ebert calls this “the greatest sports movie ever made,” and today, we’re discussing it with one of the greatest American downhillers of all time, Daron Rahlves.

On the Blister Podcast, Jonathan talks with professional skier, speaker, and filmmaker Amie Engerbretson about our upcoming ugly sweater / ski-movie-rom-com event; her film, Hypocrite; and we discuss the question, “Can the outdoor community actually make a difference?”

Amie Engerbretson on Ugly Sweater Parties + Can the Outdoor Community Actually Make a Difference? (Ep.330)

October 28, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jonathan talks with professional skier Amie Engerbretson about our upcoming ugly sweater / ski-movie-rom-com event; her film, Hypocrite; and the question, “Can the outdoor community actually make a difference?”

On our latest Blister Cinematic podcast, 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 into the ethics that guide Paul’s practice.

‘The Hard Way’ w/ Paul Forward & Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.27)

October 15, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jonathan talks with our friend and longtime Blister reviewer, Paul Forward, about a beautiful new series of three short films about Paul, called The Hard Way, that delve into Paul’s lifelong passion for traditional bow hunting, and the ethics that guide Paul’s practice.

Team USA Snowboarder, Bea Kim (Ep.328)

October 14, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

At the age of 17, not many of us find ourselves competing for World Cup titles, or speaking in front of the United Nations. But then there’s Bea Kim, and you’re definitely going to want to get to know her and her story.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend, September 2024 (Ep.327)

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan discuss the release of Cody’s first FIFTY+ film; some big controversies in the world of FKT’s & running; a great edition of Blevin’s Corner; mountain guides and the often confusing practice of tipping; what they’re reading & watching; … and more.

‘Deeper’ w/ Jeremy Jones & Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.25)

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jeremy Jones & Jonathan Ellsworth revisit the 2010 film, Deeper, which Jeremy calls the most important movie of his snowboarding career — which is saying something, coming from a guy who was named snowboarder of the year 10 times, and a guy that’s starred in over 100 films.

On our latest Blister Podcast, Mountain Gazette owner & editor, Mike Rogge, is back to talk about good skis and bad gear reviews; put Shohei Ohtani’s accomplishments in skier terms; discuss a growing new development in the outdoor industry; reveal a bit about the upcoming issue of Mountain Gazette; and he and Jonathan each share a favorite book they’re currently reading.

Mountain Gazette’s Mike Rogge on ‘His’ New Ski; Baseball & Skiing; MG Issue #202; & More (Ep.326)

September 30, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Mountain Gazette owner & editor Mike Rogge is back to talk about good skis and bad gear reviews; put Shohei Ohtani’s accomplishments in skier terms; discuss a growing new development in the outdoor industry; & more.

Does the Color of Your Jacket Affect Its Performance? Blister Labs Apparel Testing Update (Ep.315)

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

For this Blister Labs update, we talk with Dr. Jeni Blacklock about exploding fabrics, microwaving hotdogs, and whether the color of your jacket affects its performance.

One of the best (and unique) things about snowsports is that, every fall, we get to meet up as a community, go to some theater, and watch together the season’s new ski and snowboard films. So on our latest Blister Cinematic podcast, we celebrate the start of Ski Movie Season with Drew Petersen. Drew talks about the major impact that ski movie screenings made on him; he names some of his all-time favorite ski movies, he talks about his role today in running the Salomon Quality Ski Time Film Tour, and we offer a sneak peek of some of the films that will be showing, including the latest from Cody Townsend; a great one from The Blank Collective; and more.

In Praise of Ski Movie Season w/ Drew Petersen (Ep.24)

September 24, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We’re celebrating the start of Ski Movie Season by talking with Drew Petersen about the impact that ski movie screenings had on him; his all-time favorite ski movies; and the Salomon Quality Ski Time Film Tour that kicks off tonight!

On our latest Blister Podcast, we’re catching up with Jeremy Jones to talk about what he’s been up to this summer — including his new sport; his new film, Purple Mountains Live Free or Die, that comes out this Wednesday on 9.25.24; and, Jeremy announces which classic movie he & Jonathan will be revisiting and breaking down soon on Blister Cinematic.

Jeremy Jones on His New Sport & New Film, ‘Purple Mountains Live Free or Die’ (Ep.325)

September 23, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Today we’re catching up with Jeremy Jones to talk about what he’s been up to this summer — including his new sport; his new movie, Purple Mountains Live Free or Die; and, which classic film he & Jonathan will be breaking down on our Blister Cinematic podcast.

We spend so much time reviewing the news these days on our Blister Podcast, we were officially overdue to have Cody Townsend back on GEAR:30 to talk about his current gear preferences and the specific gear he’s using most these days. So today on GEAR:30, we remedy that.

The Pro’s Gear: Cody Townsend (Ep.314)

September 20, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody Townsend is back on GEAR:30 to talk about his current gear preferences and the specific gear he’s using most these days.

Our guest on the Blister Podcast today is Nikolai Schirmer, and we’re discussing skiing & surfing; skiing in Norway and the Most Norwegian News; movies — including how easy / hard it is for certain outdoor sports to translate on film; & more.

Nikolai Schirmer on Skiing & Surfing; the Most Norwegian News; Movies; & More (Ep.324)

September 16, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Our guest today is Nikolai Schirmer, and we’re discussing skiing & surfing; skiing in Norway and the Most Norwegian News; movies — including how easy / hard it is for certain outdoor sports to translate on film; & more.

20 years ago this week, ’Yearbook,’ one of the most star-studded ski movies of all time, was released. So on our latest Blister Cinematic podcast, we talk with Matchstick’s Murray Wais and Scott Gaffney about the behind-the-scenes insanity; the in-front-of-the-camera surprises; the incredible soundtrack; the styles of Seth Morrison & Hugo Harrisson; and more. You can watch the film on the Matchstick website, then check out our conversation wherever you get your podcasts.

20th Anniversary of ‘Yearbook’ w/ Murray Wais & Scott Gaffney (Ep.22)

September 10, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

20 years ago this week, ‘Yearbook,’ one of the most star-studded ski movies of all time, was released. So we talk with filmmakers Murray Wais and Scott Gaffney about the behind-the-scenes insanity; the in-front-of-the-camera surprises; the styles of Seth vs Hugo; and more.

The Current State of Climate Science, Consensus, & Next Best Steps w/ Dr. Liz Burakowski (Ep.323)

September 9, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

So how are things actually going when it comes to climate change, carbon emissions, stuff like that? Are we making any real progress? For answers, we’re talking with Dr. Elizabeth Burakowski, who is on the Research Faculty at the Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space at the University of New Hampshire.

Flylow’s Dan Abrams on Burrito Grease & PFAS; Slide Gliding; Palisades Tahoe; & More (Ep.312)

September 6, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Dan Abrams is back to talk about toxic positivity, slide gliding, burrito grease, give his review of Palisades Tahoe, and more.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend, August 2024 (Ep.322)

September 3, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan discuss summer skiing; the new FIS wildcard rule; some good news & dumb news re: national parks; art exhibits at ski areas; their top-3 mountain towns; & more.

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