Podcasts | BLISTER Outdoor Media & Gear Reviews

On GEAR:30, Jonathan and Luke discuss the new pow skis they tested during Crested Butte’s big storm cycle, including the Head Kore 118Ti and Kore 112Ti; the latest iteration of the ON3P Billy Goat; Tyrolia’s Attack Hybrid binding; Salomon’s revised QST Blank and QST 106, and more.

Reviewer Reports: Pow Skis, New Bindings, & Our 40” Storm (Ep.336)

February 21, 2025 by Luke Koppa

Crested Butte Mountain Resort recently got 40+ inches of new snow in just a few days, so Jonathan and Luke sat down to discuss several of the new pow skis they’ve been testing from Head, ON3P, Salomon, Rossignol, and more.

Eli Brown & Jonathan Ellsworth: Can We Change a White-Wine Hater’s Mind? (Ep.60)

February 20, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Today, Jonathan and Eli will be trying several white wine options to see if Eli can get Jonathan more interested in what white wines have to offer.

Reece Wilson on forming AON Racing, Partnering with Gamux, Belt Drives, Gearboxes, & More (Ep.262)

February 20, 2025 by Simon Stewart

We check in with Reece Wilson about his newly formed AON racing team; partnering with Gamux and the benefits of belt drives and gearboxes; the likely rivalry between his team and Atherton Racing to see who will bring home the Gates Belted 100k Purse; and a whole lot more.

Alex Hackel on Kings & Queens of Corbet’s, Movies, & More (Ep.346)

February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We’re talking about all things ‘Kings & Queens’ with Alex Hackel, who has podiumed both times he’s competed in the event. Alex is also a 2-times X-games medalist, he’s the co-founder of 1000skis, and he’s a terrific filmmaker, and we discuss all of this and more.

‘Downhill’ stars A-list actors and comedians (Will Ferrel, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Zach Woods); features realistic skiing; takes place entirely at a ski resort; and was released on Valentine’s Day. So it must be every skier’s favorite Rom-Com, right? Not exactly. On Blister Cinematic, you’ll hear Amie and Jonathan’s strong reactions to one of the most puzzling ski movies they’ve ever seen.

‘Downhill’ w/ Amie Engerbretson & Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.36)

February 14, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

‘Downhill’ stars A-list comedians (Will Ferrel, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, etc); takes place entirely at a ski resort; and was released on Valentine’s Day. So it must be every skier’s favorite Rom-Com, right? Hear Amie and Jonathan’s strong reactions to one of the most puzzling ski movies ever.

Love, Drugs, & Graphene: Mito Materials’ Founders on Next-Gen Ski Construction (Ep.335)

February 14, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Today we are talking about love, materials science, and ski construction. We’re looking at graphene, why you might soon be hearing more about it in skis in the near future, and the unique properties of Mito Materials’ functionalized graphene.

Camille Balanche on Yeti’s Return to World Cup DH, the State of the Sport, Injuries, & More (Ep.261)

February 13, 2025 by David Golay

World Cup DH is undergoing a ton of changes at the moment, and we sat down with Camille Balanche to get her take on all of it. In addition to getting her thoughts on the state of World Cup Downhill, we talk about her move to Yeti; her injury struggles over the last couple of seasons and returning to form; pay in women’s racing; her 2025 plans and goals; and a whole lot more.

On CRAFTED, Chef Paul Jenson and Eli discuss Paul’s background, the unique world of culinary competition, and what it means to represent the U.S. in one of the most prestigious food contests on earth — the Culinary Olympics.

Gold Medal Gastronomy: Inside the High-Stakes World of the Culinary Olympics (Ep.59)

February 12, 2025February 12, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Chef Paul Jensen and Eli discuss Paul’s background, the unique world of culinary competition, and what it means to represent the U.S. in one of the most prestigious food contests on earth — the Culinary Olympics.

You geek out about your gear, but do you know how to fuel yourself when you’re out in the mountains or on the trail? What, when, and how much should you be eating and drinking? What does the latest science have to say about all of this? On our Blister Podcast, Jonathan talks to Skratch Labs founder, Dr. Allen Lim, about all of this, and more.

Sports Nutrition, Entrepreneurship, & Magic Bird Poop with Skratch Labs’ Founder, Dr. Allen Lim (Ep.345)

February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

You geek out about your gear, but do you know how to fuel yourself when you’re out in the mountains or on the trail? What, when, and how much should you be eating and drinking? We talk to Scratch Labs founder, Dr. Allen Lim, about all of this, and more.

Matt Manser on Atomic’s New Redster Ski Boots, New Remedy 130, & More (Ep.334)

February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

What’s the difference between a true race boot; a race-inspired ski boot; and a high-performance freeride or freestyle boot? Matt and Jonathan discuss all of these things and more, and you’ll hear the most important rant / public service announcement in GEAR:30 history.

Reviewing the News w/ Mike Ferrentino, January 2025 (Ep.260)

February 6, 2025 by Simon Stewart

What impact are Trump’s tariffs going to have on the bike industry, and will they affect that new bike or component upgrade you have your eye on? Mike and Simon weigh in with their thoughts on the tariffs; as well as a Preview of Red Bull Hardline Tasmania; Mexico as a mountain bike destination; and a whole lot more.

On our Blister Cinematic podcast, Jonathan talks with Nikolai Schirmer about snow monk warriors, obsessive weirdos, and his outstanding new movie. And Cody Townsend (who is in the film) joins in to talk about the evolution of ski culture, filmmaking, and more.

‘Ski: The Greatest Ski Tour of All Time’ w/ Nikolai Schirmer, Cody Townsend, & Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.35)

February 6, 2025February 6, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk with Nikolai Schirmer about snow monk warriors, obsessive weirdos, and his outstanding new movie. And Cody Townsend (who is in the film) joins in to talk about the evolution of ski culture, filmmaking, and more.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend, January 2025 (Ep.344)

February 4, 2025February 3, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan review some of the big news of January; rate Cody’s take; share what we’re reading & watching; offer some mountain town advice; and more.

Reviewer Reports: New Head Kores, Ski Boots, & One Age-Old Question (Ep.333)

January 31, 2025 by Luke Koppa

Luke, Kara, & Jonathan discuss Head’s overhauled collection of Kore skis; Jonathan makes a confession after he took some carving skis off piste; Kara and Luke discuss a bunch of boots they’ve been testing; Jonathan poses an age-old question about boot flexes; Kara breaks down the setups she’s bringing to Japan; and much more.

Reviewer Reports: Bikes, Shocks, Wheels, & More (Ep.259)

January 30, 2025 by David Golay

David Golay and Zack Henderson sat down to chat about a bunch of the gear they’ve been testing recently, including a couple of very different takes on a ~150mm-travel Trail bike, the Vorsprung Telum, and a bunch more.

On our CRAFTED podcast, Jonathan talks with Kara Williard and Eli Brown about one of the oldest cultivated crops in the world. We discuss hardneck garlic vs softneck garlic; how to grow garlic; its medicinal properties; black garlic; garlic honey; and yes … vampires.

Amateur Hour: Kara Williard on Garlic, Growing Garlic, & Vampires (Ep.58)

January 29, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jonathan talks with Kara Williard and Eli Brown about one of the oldest cultivated crops in the world. We discuss hardneck garlic vs softneck garlic; how to grow garlic; its medicinal properties; black garlic; garlic honey; and … vampires.

On our latest Blister Cinematic podcast, Amie Engerbretson and Jonathan break down Katie Burrell’s ski comedy, Weak Layers. It’s a hilarious, not-very-suitable-for-work movie that features many of your favorite skiers and an incredible number of great lines, but please, just remember to “Shhhhhhh!”

‘Weak Layers’ with Amie Engerbretson & Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.34)

January 28, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We break down Katie Burrell’s ski comedy, Weak Layers, a hilarious, not-very-suitable-for-work movie that features many of your favorite skiers and an incredible number of great lines, but please, just remember to “Shhhhhhh!”

Jonathan talks with Jason Blevins, the outdoors reporter for The Colorado Sun, about the recent ski patrol strike, union talks, and the current state of ski areas. Jason brings some important historical reminders to the conversation, and we discuss what it all means for the future of skiing & snowboarding, as well as the future of mountain towns.

Blevins’ Corner: The Current State of Ski Resorts (Ep.343)

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk with Jason Blevins, the outdoors reporter for The Colorado Sun, about the recent ski patrol strike, union talks, the current state of ski areas, and what it all means for the future of skiing, snowboarding, and mountain towns.

New Salomon Dual BOA Ski Boot & New Salomon QST Skis (Ep.332)

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk about the biggest development in the world of snowsports gear: dual BOA ski boots. You’ll learn about dual BOA boots in general, but also the specific design decisions Salomon made to implement this system into their new S/Pro Supra dual BOA ski boot. Then we talk with Quentin Boutry about the new generation of QST skis.

Ministry Cycles on Testing, Production Challenges, & the Psalm 150 V3 (Ep.258)

January 23, 2025 by David Golay

When we spoke two years ago, Ministry Cycles hoped to open up orders for their striking Psalm 150 machined and bonded frame shortly thereafter. Things didn’t go to plan, and Ministry founder Chis Currie is back to tell us all about it, and what’s coming next.

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