Blister Podcast

The original Blister Podcast covers all things mountain culture & outdoor industry news.

Recent Episodes:

On our latest Blister Podcast, Brendan Leonard (@semi_rad) talks with Jonathan about fatherhood; creative work and the nuts-and-bolts of creating; whether or not to ‘stay in your lane’; and his new book, MAKE IT, which is an easily digestible guide to making just about anything, actually.
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On our latest episode of Reviewing the News on the Blister Podcast, Cody and Jonathan discuss the case for climate optimism; this past season’s record number of skier visits; Super El Nino; the Most Canadian News; mountain town advice (including a new pick-up line for use in mtn towns?); and of course, they’re talking about Succession.
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On the Blister Podcast, We talk to Ben Anderson about the lucky breaks and tough beats he experienced along the way; where the name and their logo came from; working with Never Summer; prototyping & developing skis; how Icelantic got into the music business; and more.
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Angel Collinson just experienced “the best two weeks of my life,” so we discuss that; the process of self discovery; Sam Elias’ & Hillary Allen’s recent Open Mic pieces, and why writing is often wrestling; and then in our ‘Ask Angel’ segment, we go over a number of the questions that you had for Angel.
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Ever been mad about a brand killing off or changing your favorite product? Ever been confused by the sea of very similar-seeming products that a brand makes? On the Blister Podcast, Jonathan is talking with Blister bike editor, David Golay, and our running editor, Matt Mitchell, about brand identity, creating customer loyalty, trend chasing, and more in the ski, bike, and running industries, and what advice we have for companies to reduce customer confusion and increase the staying power of brands, product lines, & individual products.
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While Cody is off trying to get on top of a peak somewhere, we brought in Dr. Len Necefer to discuss the Gwyneth Paltrow ski trial, The Most Sonoran News, Luis Benitez & the creation of a new federal office of outdoor recreation, mountain town advice, & more.
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Left to right: Rory Bushfield, Forrest Shearer, Hoji, McKenna Peterson, and Jonathan Ellsworth at Blister Summit 2023  (photo by Taylor Ahearn)
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This past Saturday, Jonathan had a phenomenal day in the mountains with Chugach Powder Guides, and our helicopter pilot, Tori Palmer. So in our latest Blister Podcast, he talks with Tori to get her pilot’s perspective on the day; her path to becoming a heli pilot and the training that’s involved; mentoring women who want to become a pilot; what you should - and should not - do as a passenger in a heli; and more.
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Angel Collinson, who shares some of her thoughts on purpose, mindfulness, and leaning into 100% of life, not just the peak experiences.
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Mountain Gazette editor / owner, Mike Rogge, is back on the Blister Podcast to discuss this historic winter in Tahoe; urban through hikes; mutton busting; and more.
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Pit Viper founders, Chuck Mumford & Chris Garcin, discuss the brand's history on the Blister Podcast
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On our latest episode of Reviewing the News on the Blister Podcast, Cody and Jonathan discuss the state of Warren Miller films; Mikaela Shiffrin & Lebron James; Eddie Bauer dropping its entire team of professional athletes; the Most Canadian News; Mtn Town Advice; & more. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts or on our site, and let us know your thoughts on Warren Miller, Eddie Bauer, etc.
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Blister Summit 2023 just wrapped up, so on our Blister Podcast, Jonathan shares a few words about it; announces the dates for our 2024 Blister Summit, and offers a few thoughts about what the strikingly handsome Justin Bobb described as “the time of my life — literally one of the best weeks ever.”
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Drew Petersen on Skiing with College Kids, Mtn Towns & Mental Health, & More (Ep.247)
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On our latest episode of Reviewing the News on the Blister Podcast, Cody and Jonathan discuss Kyle Smaine, tragedy, & avalanche safety; separating vs always staying together in the backcountry; Mountain Town Advice, the most Canadian news; coffee gear; and more.
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On our Blister Podcast, we’re talking about the ski industry, ski manufacturing, and sustainability in general, and Atomic’s own historical and quite recent initiatives, including their new annual Impact Statement.
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On our Blister Podcast, we talk to Jess Baker and Rachael Burks about sailing, skiing, and what happens when you combine a renewable energy sailboat with an arctic ski expedition in Greenland for the first time ever, which they documented in the film, Going Greenland.
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