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Bitters have been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years, and in cocktails for centuries. But they receive far less attention than the spirits in our glass. So on our CRAFTED podcast, we talk with the founders of Bennett Bitters about bitters in general; the complex process they use to produce some of the best bitters on the market; how they got started; and more.

Tinctures, Traditions, & Taste: the Bitters Creation Process w/ Bennett Bitters (Ep.65)

April 9, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Bitters have been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years, and in cocktails for centuries, but they receive far less attention than the spirits in our glass. So we talk with the founders of Bennett Bitters about bitters in general, and the complex process they use to produce some of the best bitters on the market.

25/26 Fischer Boot Lineup, the Importance of Inner Boots, & More w/ Christoph Lentz (Ep.341)

April 4, 2025 by Kara Williard

We catch up with Christoph Lentz, Fischer’s Global Product Manager for Alpine Boots, to discuss the highlights of their 25/26 boot lineup; the evolution of their RC4 family; why inner boots are such an important piece to the puzzle; their use of D3O; and a whole lot more.

Reviewing the News w/ Dylan Wood, March 2025 (Ep. 268)

April 3, 2025 by Simon Stewart

Dylan and Simon recap the incredibly well-attended RedBull Tennessee National DH race, a range of interesting bike industry news, some exciting new products, and a whole lot more.

As part of the 5850 Fest at the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley, Jonathan talked with Ted Ligety about the tricky conditions and the very challenging course here in Sun Valley for the Super G and GS races, and the incredibly demanding business of going fast. Check out the conversation on this week’s episode of GEAR:30.

Ted Ligety on Ski Tuning, World Cup Racing, & the Art of Going Fast (Ep.340)

March 28, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

As part of the 5850 Fest at the World Cup Finals in Sun Valley, Jonathan talked with Ted Ligety about the tricky conditions and the very challenging course here in Sun Valley for the Super G and GS races, and the incredibly demanding business of going fast.

Atherton Bikes on Their Development Process, Gearboxes, & the A.200.G (Ep.267)

March 27, 2025 by David Golay

Gearbox bikes are popping up all over the World Cup Downhill circuit, and Atherton Bikes have joined those ranks with the new A.200.G. So we sat down with Atherton’s Head of Design, Rob Gow, to hear all about the bike, its development, the trajectory of gearboxes, and a lot more.

Mountain Life & Product Design: North Drinkware Co-Founder, Matt Capozzi (Ep.63)

March 26, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Matt Capozzi has always loved being in the mountains, but he’s also enjoyed an incredible career working in product design for brands like Burton, Nike, Nixon, and Smith. In 2015, Matt had a wild idea to help people ‘bring the mountains home,’ which led to the creation of North Drinkware, which produces beautiful, artisanal products — like handblown glassware — made in Oregon.

On the Blister Podcast, Jonathan talks to US ski racer, River Radamus, about his upcoming GS race; this World Cup season; & more. Then, he talks to former World Cup ski racer, Will Brandenburg about the Herculean effort it was to build — and prep — the steepest DH and Super G race courses in the world.

2025 World Cup Finals of Ski Racing in Sun Valley with River Radamus & Will Brandenburg (Ep.351)

March 24, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jonathan talks to US ski racer, River Radamus, about his upcoming GS race; this World Cup season; & more. Then, he talks to former World Cup ski racer, Will Brandenburg about the Herculean effort it was to build - and prep - the steepest DH and Super G race courses in the world.

On GEAR:30, Luke Koppa, Paul Forward, Kristin Sinnott, Sascha Anastas, and Dylan Wood discuss a bunch of the latest gear they’ve been testing, including multiple powder-touring setups; new skis from Heritage Lab; women’s all-mountain skis; apparel for skiing and lounging; some very interesting new big-mountain models from Dynastar, Rossignol, & Head; and more.

Reviewer Reports: Big-Mountain Ski Showdowns, Powder-Touring Setups, & Much More (Ep.339)

March 21, 2025 by Luke Koppa

Luke Koppa, Paul Forward, Kristin Sinnott, Sascha Anastas, and Dylan Wood discuss a bunch of the latest gear they’ve been testing, including multiple powder-touring setups; new skis from Heritage Lab; women’s all-mountain skis; apparel for skiing and lounging; some very interesting new big-mountain models from Dynastar, Rossignol, & Head; and more.

House of Looptail on Remaking Vintage Mountain Bike and BMX Tires (Ep. 266)

March 20, 2025March 20, 2025 by Simon Stewart

House of Looptail’s Wakeman Massie joins us to chat about remaking vintage mountain bike and BMX tires; designing the first Surly singlespeed frame; why old mountain bikes deserve to be ridden; and a whole lot more.

Hi-Fi Audio: Capturing the Heart & Soul of Music with Heaven 11’s Itai Azerad (Ep.62)

March 20, 2025March 19, 2025 by Simon Stewart

Music — and how you listen to it — matters. In this CRAFTED conversation, Simon is joined by Heaven 11 Audio’s Itai Azerad to discuss building amplifiers that capture the heart and soul of music.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend, February 2025 (Ep.350)

March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan are back to review the news, including the passing of ZipFit’s Sven Coomer; threats to public lands; JD Vance’s ski trip; and more. We also rate your takes, discuss the most Canadian news, and share what we’ve been reading and watching.

25/26 Gear, Boot Trends, Making the Most of Any Season, & More w/ Powder Hound (Ep.338)

March 14, 2025March 14, 2025 by Kara Williard

We catch up with Eric Helmbrecht of Powder Hound, our Blister Recommended Shop in Girdwood, Alaska to discuss the ups and downs of this season up in Alaska; our tips and tricks on how to make the most of any season; 25/26 gear; Dual BOA; boot trends; aftermarket liners; and more.

Reviewer Reports: Tons of Bikes, Chain Damper Shootout, & Much More (Ep.265)

March 13, 2025March 13, 2025 by David Golay

David Golay and Zack Henderson check in on a ton of gear they’ve been testing, including bikes, suspension, and a bunch of other components — including a comparison of Ochain’s active spider vs. Rimpact’s new Chain Damper.

Lo-Fi Wine Making With Uffe Deichmann, Poppelvej Wines (Ep.61)

March 14, 2025March 12, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Uffe Deichmann is a sort of pioneer in Australian winemaking; his focus on lo-fi production methods and non-traditional flavors has helped redefine what consumers expect from the land down under. We dive deep into the history of Poppelvej, Uffe’s own journey through winemaking, and the philosophy that underlies the incredible wine they are producing.

Armada Skier, Todd Ligare, on Big-Mountain Skiing, Ski Racing, & His New Films: On the Hunt Part 1 & 2 (Ep.349)

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jonathan talks with Todd Ligare about his career in big-mountain skiing; his background in ski racing; movies & marriage; his two new 5-minute ski films; Sammy Carlson; Mikaela Shiffrin; the current world cup alpine ski race season; & more.

On GEAR:30, Blister reviewers Jonathan, Luke, Sascha, Kristin, and the strikingly handsome Justin Bobb discuss some of the new ski and snowboard gear they spent time on at last week’s Blister Summit, including several prototypes.

New Gear from Blister Summit 2025 (Ep. 337)

March 7, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Blister reviewers Jonathan, Luke, Sascha, Kristin, and the strikingly handsome Justin Bobb discuss some of the new ski and snowboard gear they spent time on at last week’s Blister Summit, including several prototypes.

Jackson Goldstone racing at Red Bull Hardline Tasmania

Reviewing the News w/ Mike Ferrentino, February 2025 (Ep. 264)

March 6, 2025 by Simon Stewart

Mike and Simon recap the incredible RedBull Hardline event in Tasmania, as well as some good and not so good bike industry news. Plus Mike tries to get out of his bet with Simon to eat his microphone, a fun conversation about some new cycling startups, and a whole lot more.

Highlights from Blister Summit 2025 w/ Jonathan Ellsworth & Kristin Sinnott (Ep.348)

March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We just wrapped up another outstanding Blister Summit, so Blister Summit Director, Kristin Sinnott, and Jonathan Ellsworth caught up to share a few of their favorite moments, discuss the new things that took place this year (including the DJ set / dance party that broke out in Blister HQ); and talk about the future of the event.

George Brannigan on the State of World Cup DH, Hardline, the Motorhead Edit & More (Ep.263)

February 27, 2025 by David Golay

George Brannigan is next up in our series of conversations with World Cup DH racers, and we chat about his retirement from the series; the state of DH racing; Red Bull Hardline; his epic Motorhead edit; and a whole lot more.

Molly Armanino on Her FWT Win; New Film; Comp Life; Coping with Loss; & More (Ep.347)

March 4, 2025February 25, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Molly recently won the FWT comp in Kicking Horse; her new film, Slopes of Change, comes out today; and she is currently in the country of Georgia on hold waiting for the next FWT comp. So Jonathan spoke with Molly about all these things, plus her relationships with pro skiers McKenna Peterson and Josh Daiek; working with a sports psychologist; and more.