Jonathan Ellsworth, Author at BLISTER

Skin & Ski 3 Million Feet in a Year?? Noah Dines’ Big Objective (Ep.316)

July 15, 2024July 15, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Is it possible to skin and ski 3 million vertical feet in a year? On Jan 1st, 2024, Noah Dines set out to find out. So what prompted Noah to attempt this? What does his typical day look like? What have been the biggest challenges so far, and what gear is he using to pull this off?

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? For answers, we talk to Dr. Gloria Beim, the Head Team Physician at the Olympic Games for Team USA. [Blister Podcast]

The Team Behind the Team: USA Olympic Head Team Physician, Dr. Gloria Beim (Ep.315)

July 8, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

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? For answers, we talk to Dr. Gloria Beim, the Head Team Physician at the Olympic Games for Team USA.

Sage Cattabriga-Alosa on Pizza Making & Big-Mountain Skiing (Ep.45)

September 9, 2024July 4, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

One of the greatest big-mountain skiers of all time is also passionate about making great pizza. So what’s the story here, and what do you need to know to start making great pizza yourself?

On the Blister Podcast, Cody and Jonathan discuss the two new action-sports leagues; the inclusion of women at Red Bull Rampage; the latest controversies re: Nims Purja; Spring Energy’s questionably awesome sauce?; new rulings on liability waivers; what we’re reading & watching; & more.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend, May & June 2024 (Ep.314)

July 1, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan discuss the two new action-sports leagues; the inclusion of women at Red Bull Rampage; the latest controversies re: Nims Purja; Spring Energy’s questionably awesome sauce?; new rulings on liability waivers; what we’re reading & watching; & more.

La Marzocco Product Designer, Stefano Della Pietra (Ep.44)

June 26, 2024June 26, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

La Marzocco is the most iconic espresso-machine maker in the world, and last month, Jonathan spoke with their lead product designer, Stefano Della Pietra, about the history and core principles of the company; the task of taking La Marzocco into the future while staying true to the brand’s storied past; and more.

What outdoor sports film has the most star-studded cast of all time? And how come nobody seems to talk about it? The answer is the 2017 mockumentary, ‘Tour de Pharmacy,’ and with the Tour de France starting this Saturday, we thought it was the perfect time to watch and discuss this hilarious, kinda disturbing, completely ludicrous, and very NSFW film on our latest Blister Cinematic podcast.

‘Tour de Pharmacy’ with Jonathan Ellsworth & Simon Stewart (Ep.16)

September 9, 2024June 25, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

What outdoor sports film has the most star-studded cast of all time? Probably the 2017 mockumentary, ‘Tour de Pharmacy.’ It’s hilarious, kinda disturbing, completely ludicrous, and very NSFW.

On Blister Podcast ep. 313, We talk with Adrian Ballinger about the multiple sides of Everest, the many different ways to approach it, the culture of high-altitude mountaineering, and more.

Adrian Ballinger on Everest, Ethics, & Unexplored Places (Ep.313)

June 24, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk with Adrian Ballinger about the multiple sides of Everest, the many different ways to approach it, the culture of high-altitude mountaineering, and more.

Coffee Gear, Pt. 4: “Hero Espresso” & Jonathan’s Current Setup (Ep.43)

September 9, 2024June 19, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Today’s the day. Simon Stewart and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss the coffee gear Jonathan ended up going with on his quest to create daily doses of ‘hero espresso’.

‘Wade in the Water’ with David Mesfin & Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.15)

June 18, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Our guest is David Mesfin, the writer, director, and producer of ‘Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture’ that chronicles the 1000-year-old tradition of Black surfing and highlights some of the black surfers and surfing organizations that are forging the next chapters of this tradition.

On our latest Blister Podcast, we talk with professional climber Sasha DiGiulian about her unconventional journey, major setbacks, and remarkable achievements in and beyond the climbing world. We also go behind the scenes of the new documentary about her (which airs tomorrow on HBO and Max Here to Climb

Here to Climb: Sasha DiGiulian on Fitting In, Standing Out, & Her New Documentary (Ep.312)

June 17, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to professional climber Sasha DiGiulian about her unconventional journey, major setbacks, and remarkable achievements in and beyond the climbing world. We also go behind the scenes of the new documentary about her life, Here to Climb.

Since Jonathan missed our GEAR:30 ‘travel gear’ conversation a few weeks ago, he wanted to weigh in. So on this week’s episode, he and Kristin Sinnott open by discussing their recent trips; they discuss the question of ‘why we travel?’; and then, they dive into some of their favorite travel gear.

Travel Gear + Bringing Back the Snake Bite Black (Ep.301)

June 16, 2024June 14, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jonathan and Kristin discuss their recent trips; the question of ‘why we travel?’; bringing back the endangered Snake Bite Black; and they dive into some of their favorite travel gear.

Jonathan Ellsworth was recently at JING Tea HQ in London for another CRAFTED conversation with JING founder, Ed Eisler. After a proper tea tasting, they discuss all things tea (and skis); agriculture as art; and the qualities of a great tea.

JING Tea founder, Ed Eisler, on Tea, Trust, & the Art of Loving Anything (Ep.42)

September 6, 2024June 12, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jonathan Ellsworth and Ed Eisler discuss all things tea (and skis); agriculture as art; and the qualities of a great tea.

‘Bicycle Thieves’ is widely regarded as one of the greatest movies ever made, so we thought it would be a fitting way to introduce our first bike film on Blister Cinematic. Jonathan is joined by BLISTER senior bike editor, Simon Stewart, to talk about the film, why it still matters, and why they believe that everyone who loves bikes ought to see it.

‘Bicycle Thieves’ with Jonathan Ellsworth & Simon Stewart (Ep.14)

June 11, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

‘Bicycle Thieves’ is widely regarded as one of the greatest movies ever made. Today, we discuss why it still matters, and why we believe that everyone who loves bikes ought to see it.

On our latest Blister Podcast, we talk with U.S. Ski Hall of Famer, Mike Hattrup, about his days as a competitive mogul skier; being featured in iconic ski films like ‘The Blizzard of AAHHH’s’; his decades working in gear testing and development; and his latest role with Eleven Experience.

Mike Hattrup: A Life in Skiing (Ep.311)

June 10, 2024June 10, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk with U.S. Ski Hall of Famer, Mike Hattrup, about his days as a competitive mogul skier; being featured in iconic ski films like ‘The Blizzard of AAHHH’s’; his decades working in gear testing and development; and his latest role with Eleven Experience.

Hall of Famer Bill Walton on Life, Bikes, Music, & More (Ep.310)

June 3, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Last week, we lost one of the greatest basketball players of all-time, and a person with an all-time love of bikes. Today, Jonathan talks about what Bill meant to him personally, and we’re republishing here the conversation he had with Bill back on our Bikes & Big Ideas podcast.

On our latest Blister Podcast, we talk with Eric Blehm, author of The Darkest White. (as well as books such as ‘Fearless’ and ‘The Only Thing Worth Dying For’.) His latest, The Darkest White, is a book we think every snowboarder and skier should read. We go behind the scenes with Eric to talk about the legend, Craig Kelly; Eric’s extensive research on this project; and why The Darkest White is really (at least) 6 books in 1

Author Eric Blehm on Craig Kelly & ‘The Darkest White’ (Ep.309)

May 27, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Our guest is Eric Blehm, author of The Darkest White, which is a book that every snowboarder and skier should read.

Our 1st Annual Blister Film Awards (Ep.13)

May 23, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

At Blister Summit 2024, we launched our 1st Annual Blister Awards, and today we’re sharing highlights from the event, revealing the winners, and hearing from them, too.

If you love skiing, snowboarding, trail running, or mountain biking, then why the hell do you need to know about things like short-term rentals, zoning codes, and accessory dwelling units? Because those things will impact whether or not you will be able to continue to ski, snowboard, run, bike, or live in some of your favorite places. So Troy Russ is back on the Blister Podcast for another conversation about what we need to know — and do — re: housing issues and mountain town economics

Housing Solutions & Mountain Town Economics with Troy Russ (Ep.308)

May 20, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

If you love skiing, snowboarding, trail running, or mountain biking, then why the hell do you need to know about things like short-term rentals, zoning codes, and accessory dwelling units? Troy Russ explains.

‘Better Off Dead’ & ‘Hot Dog’ with Amie Engerbretson & Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.12)

September 9, 2024May 14, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Pro skier, Amie Engerbretson, joins us to coin new terms; offer scalding-hot takes; debate whether ‘Better Off Dead’ is responsible for rockered skis; and she definitely WANTS HER TWO DOLLARS!

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Atomic Backland 109 for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Atomic Backland 109

January 18, 2025May 10, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jonathan Ellsworth has now logged several days on the new Backland 109 — mounted with the new Shift2 binding — and here he chimes in with his most notable takeaways so far.

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