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Reviewer Reports: Revel’s First eMTB, Tons of Suspension, Big Brakes, & More (Ep.289)

Reviewer Reports: Revel’s First eMTB, Tons of Suspension, Big Brakes, & More (Ep.289)

August 28, 2025August 27, 2025 by David Golay
We’ve been testing a ton of new suspension, brakes from brands big and small, Revel’s first eMTB, the new Trek Fuel EX, and a whole lot more. Get the latest on how it’s all going in this week’s episode of Bikes & Big Ideas.
Categories Bikes & Big Ideas, Podcasts

10 Quick Things: ‘Big News & Updates’ Edition (Ep.371)

August 27, 2025August 25, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Jonathan shares some big news about Blister Summit 2026 (and announces dates); reveals what we’ll be reading next for the Blister Book Club; talks about getting on a gravel bike this weekend at Rebecca’s Private Idaho; and more.
Categories BLISTER Podcast
Simon Stewart reviews the Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay SL

GEAR THERAPY: Flat vs Clipless Pedals w/ Jonathan Ellsworth, Sascha Anastas, Simon Stewart, & Zach Henderson (Ep. 288)

August 21, 2025 by Simon Stewart
We bring the team together to tackle Jonathan’s flat versus clipless pedal dilemma in today’s Gear Therapy episode, drawing on mountain bike coaching, industry, and shop experience.
Categories Bikes & Big Ideas, Podcasts

Coffee Gear, Pt. 5: One-Year Update on Jonathan’s Coffee Setup & Journey (Ep.82)

August 22, 2025August 20, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Eli talks with Jonathan Ellsworth about what’s new in his setup; what he’s learned (or rejected) from the depths of coffee forums and online videos; and whether his coffee journey has been a brilliant pursuit of flavor, or just an expensive rabbit hole.
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Hannah Otto on the White Rim

‘Chasing The Triple Crown’ w/ Hannah Otto (Ep. 49)

August 19, 2025 by Simon Stewart
Hannah Otto has been ticking off impressive FKTs, and her latest film documents the highs and lows of her White Rim record-breaking effort, as well as the struggles of riding and filming in very unforgiving terrain.
Categories Blister Cinematic, Podcasts

Spark R&D + ATK Bindings: a New Collab Sparked at the Blister Summit

August 19, 2025August 18, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Today’s episode contains a number of “firsts.” So tune in to learn about a new collab between Spark R&D and ATK bindings, or tune in to hear Jonathan caught completely off guard multiple times.
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Mountain In My Mind: When Ski Films Talk About What We Don’t (Ep.370)

August 18, 2025 by Dylan Wood
Filmmaker John Padilla joins us to talk about his ski film series, Mountain In My Mind, and how he’s opening the conversation about mental health in mountain communities.
Categories BLISTER Podcast
Casey Brown on Dark Horse, Rampage, Women’s Protective Gear, & More (Ep.287)

Casey Brown on Dark Horse, Rampage, Women’s Protective Gear, & More (Ep.287)

August 14, 2025 by David Golay
Casey Brown is back on Bikes & Big Ideas to talk about the past, present, and future of women’s freeride; the resurrection of Dark Horse; year two of women in Rampage; the state of women’s protective gear & how to improve it; and a whole lot more.
Categories Bikes & Big Ideas, Podcasts

The Cast Iron Comeback: Field Company Co-Founder, Stephen Muscarella (Ep.81)

August 18, 2025August 13, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Eli talks with Stephen Muscarella about how a vintage pan sparked a journey to reimagine cast iron from the ground up. They get into what makes cast iron so special — and so misunderstood; the small design choices that lead to better cooking; and what Field is doing to bring back the use of cast iron in modern cooking.
Categories CRAFTED
Lindsey Richter, the founder of Ladies AllRide, not only has one hell of a story herself, but what she and her team have created is incredibly inspiring, much needed, and should serve as a blueprint for other sports in the outdoor industry — for women and men. Learn more on this episode of the Blister Podcast

Big Balls, Flat Pedals, A-Line, & More with Lindsey Richter, founder of Ladies AllRide (Ep.369)

August 11, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Lindsey Richter, the founder of Ladies AllRide, not only has one hell of a story herself, but what she and her team have created is incredibly inspiring, much needed, and should serve as a blueprint for other sports in the outdoor industry — for women and men.
Categories BLISTER Podcast
We discuss some of our favorite gear we’ve used this summer, and make the argument for the single greatest piece of summer gear. But we begin by discussing our Weekly Blister Survey question, and bottom line: we think half of you might be crazy??

Reviewer Reports: Luke & Jonathan on Summer Gear + Red Bull Rampage vs. Hardline (Ep.358)

August 9, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth
We discuss some of our favorite gear we’ve used this summer, and make the argument for the single greatest piece of summer gear. But we begin by discussing our Weekly Blister Survey question, and bottom line: we think half of you might be crazy??
Categories GEAR:30
Louise Ferguson / 2025 Hardline

Reviewing the News w/ Dylan Wood & Simon Stewart, July 2025 (Ep. 286)

August 8, 2025August 7, 2025 by Simon Stewart
Dylan and Simon break down all the racing, tech, and tariff chaos from the past month, including Louise Ferguson's ground-breaking Red Bull Hardline winning run, Tom Pidcock’s XC win, and Tadej Pogacar's utter domination of the Tour de France.
Categories Bikes & Big Ideas, Podcasts

Ghia’s Journey from ‘Shark Tank’ to the Mainstream (Ep.80)

August 7, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Ghia is a drink brand that isn’t trying to be beer, wine, or spirits — and definitely not a “mocktail.” Eli talks with Ghia founder Mélanie Masarin about building a culinary inspired non-alcoholic option that’s not about sobriety, but about choice, occasion, and great flavors.
Categories CRAFTED
Brandon Semenuk in 'Foreverish'

Brandon Semenuk’s ‘Foreverish’ Series w/ Dylan Wood & Simon Stewart (Ep. 48)

August 5, 2025 by Simon Stewart
Brandon’s new series has raised the bar yet again for cinematography and riding level. So Dylan and Simon discuss why Semenuk’s films set the standard; why he’s the GOAT; their favorite segments; and the impact high-budget short films may have on bike media.
Categories Blister Cinematic, Podcasts

Reviewing the News w/ Dr. Len Necefer, July 2025 (Ep.368)

August 4, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth
Dr. Len Necefer is back to talk about thumb scrolling(??); energy & water issues; Trek’s sustainability report & initiatives; rate your takes; and share what he’s been reading & watching.
Categories BLISTER Podcast

Our New Mountain Bike Buyer’s Guide (Ep.285)

July 31, 2025 by David Golay
We just published the first chapter of our new Mountain Bike Buyer’s Guide, so we sat down to talk about what’s in it; how it’s structured & why; what makes it different — and better — than other buyer’s guides; and wrap with a guessing game about each other’s bike preferences.
Categories Bikes & Big Ideas, Podcasts

OUR GUY WON! Celebrating CRAFTED co-host, Eli Brown, on His Grant Award + What’s Next for His Project (Ep.79)

July 30, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth
On CRAFTED ep. 75, we told you about the proposal Eli submitted re: N/A cocktails. Well, Eli won the very competitive ‘Raise the Bar’ grant, so Jonathan talks with him about why this is a big deal, and Eli shares more details about his project. Congrats, Eli!
Categories CRAFTED
Quicksilver

‘Quicksilver’ w/ Steve Smith & Simon Stewart (Ep.47)

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025 by Simon Stewart
Former San Francisco bike messenger Steve Smith joins Blister senior editor, Simon Stewart, to talk about this film starring a young Kevin Bacon. The lads dive right into why the film had a memorable bike influence on them, how realistic it is, and what the hell Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon is all about.
Categories Blister Cinematic, Podcasts

Rebecca Rusch on Battling Back, Switching Gears, Mtn Biking vs Gravel Biking, & More (Ep.367)

July 28, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth
What happens when you go from being so tenacious that you earn the name, ‘the Queen of Pain’ to struggling just to get off the couch? Today, Rebecca Rusch shares the story of her journey, and it’s a journey that every single one of us will relate to, and all of us need to hear.
Categories BLISTER Podcast

Big News & Updates: Our New Mtn Bike Buyer’s Guide; Our Winter Buyer’s Guide; & the State of Buyer’s Guides in 2025 (Ep.357)

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth
We’re releasing our first-ever Blister Mountain Bike Guide, and we’re doing it in a way that we don’t think has ever been done in the bike (or ski) world. We’re also talking about the state of buyer’s guides in 2025, and you’ll get the latest updates on our 25/26 Winter Buyer’s Guide.
Categories GEAR:30
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