Podcasts | BLISTER Outdoor Media & Gear Reviews

ZipFit “Inner Boots”; the Growth of ZipFit; Reviewing Ski Boots; & More with Jeff Colt (Ep.237)

March 10, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk with Jeff Colt, Brand Director for ZipFit, about “inner boots”; first-day vs. 3rd-day fit; reviewing ski boots; the new Zipfit x Fischer Ski Boots collab; and more.

Cy Turner on 20 Years of Cotic Bikes (Ep.160)

May 4, 2023March 9, 2023 by David Golay

Cotic Bikes turns 20 this year, and we took the opportunity to sit down with founder Cy Turner to chat about the history of the brand & changes to the industry over those two decades; why they use steel for full-suspension frames and hardtails alike; Cy’s philosophy on bike design; tease an upcoming Blister review; & a whole lot more.

Anthony Costales on Smashing Course Records, Chasing States, & Sharpening His Competitive Edge (Ep.162)

May 4, 2023March 7, 2023 by Matt Mitchell

Anthony Costales just dropped the longstanding course record at the Black Canyon 100k by a dizzying 19 minutes, securing a Golden Ticket to the Western States 100 in the process. We recently caught up with him to recap his race; dish about training; explore where he gets his competitive drive from; and more.

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.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (February 2023) (Ep.250)

March 6, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody & Jonathan discuss the state of Warren Miller; Mikaela Shiffrin & Lebron James; Eddie Bauer dropping its team of professional athletes; the Most Canadian News; Mtn Town Advice; & more.

Shop Talk: Skiing with Kids w/ Spokane Alpine Haus (Ep.236)

March 4, 2023 by Kristin Sinnott

For this edition of Shop Talk, we are back with the owners of Spokane Alpine Haus to talk kids and skiing, growing the next generation of skiers and snowboarders, and the gear that helps make it possible.

Magnus Manson is Back (Ep.159)

May 4, 2023March 2, 2023 by David Golay

Magnus Manson had to put his burgeoning World Cup DH career on hold while he battled cancer, and now he’s gearing back up for the upcoming season. So we sat down with Magnus to talk about his treatment & recovery; staying motivated; filming and racing throughout his treatment; and a whole lot more.

On our latest CRAFTED podcast, Jonathan talks with artist, designer, skier, & skater, Geoff McFetridge, about his current show in LA, Return to Stoner Forest; culture & commerce; his approach to collaborations; the new film about Geoff that’s premiering at South By Southwest, ‘Geoff McFetridge: Drawing a Life,’ and more.

Artist Geoff McFetridge on ‘Return to Stoner Forest,’ Bigfoot, Collabs, & More (Ep.21)

March 1, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

The artist & designer, Geoff McFetridge came to CB to pay us a visit, and in this conversation, he & Jonathan discuss his current show in LA, Return to Stoner Forest; culture & commerce; Geoff’s approach to collaborations; the new film, ‘Geoff McFetridge: Drawing a Life,’ & more.

Francesco Puppi on the Pro Trail Runners Association and the Future of the Sport (Ep.161)

May 4, 2023February 28, 2023 by Matt Mitchell

Nike Athlete Francesco Puppi co-founded the Pro Trail Runners Association (PTRA) in 2022 to enable an international body of elite trail runners to share concerns about the sport’s present and future. So, we sat down with him to learn more about the association’s specific areas of focus, how they plan on making an impact, and much more.

Geoff McFetridge on Telemark vs. Alpine Skiing; Graphics; & Broadening Outdoor Media (Ep.249)

March 6, 2023February 27, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Our friend (and wildly accomplished artist & designer), Geoff McFetridge, came to CB to pay us a visit, and after two great days of skiing, Geoff and Jonathan sat down in Blister HQ to talk telemark vs alpine skiing; ski graphics (and Geoff’s favorite graphic on a ski in Blister HQ); broadening outdoor media; Blister swag; and more.

New Gear from Blister Summit 2023 (Ep.235)

February 24, 2023 by Luke Koppa

Luke Koppa, Justin Bobb, Kara Williard, Dylan Wood, Kristin Sinnott, and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss some of the standout gear they were able to test at last week’s Blister Summit, from skis to snowboards, ski boots, bindings, and even snow blades.

Transition Smuggler, Starling Murmur, Pivot Shuttle LT, & More (Ep.158)

May 4, 2023February 23, 2023 by David Golay

David Golay sat down with the newest member of the Blister bike review team, Simon Stewart, to talk about a ton of the new bikes they’ve been testing — including some interesting takeaways about the wildly-varied class of ~140mm-travel Trail bikes.

Rod Farvard on The North Face’s Athlete Development Program (Ep.160)

May 4, 2023February 21, 2023 by Matt Mitchell

The North Face Athlete, Rod Farvard, returns to the show to talk about his sponsor’s unique Athlete Development Program, an initiative that provides 17 young athletes from a multitude of sports, including trail running, with resources to accelerate their careers and serve as activists in the outdoor space.

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.”

Quick Thoughts on our Blister Summit + Summit 2024 Dates (Ep.248)

February 20, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jonathan shares a few words about our Blister Summit that just wrapped up; 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.”

Ministry Cycles on Suspension Design, Machining Frames, & Launching a Bike Company (Ep.157)

May 4, 2023February 15, 2023 by David Golay

Chris Currie has taken a long, winding road to founding Ministry Cycles, and the bike he’s launching with, the Psalm 150, is every bit as interesting. So we sat down with Chris to get the whole story.

Jeff Pelletier on Adventure Filmmaking, Storytelling Through Trail Running, & ‘Racing Georgia’ (Ep.159)

May 4, 2023February 14, 2023 by Matt Mitchell

We recently sat down with adventure filmmaker, Jeff Pelletier, to talk about what makes ultra-distance trail running the perfect subject for visual storytelling; the challenges that filming POV-style videos add to running ultramarathons; his new series, ‘Racing Georgia’; and much more.

Drew Petersen on Skiing with College Kids, Mtn Towns & Mental Health, & More (Ep.247)

February 13, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jonathan sits down with Drew Petersen in Blister HQ to talk about skiing with Western Colorado University’s freeride team, and to dive deeper into certain topics around mountain towns and mental health that Drew explores in his film (that you can watch on YouTube), Ups & Downs.

Neko Mulally’s World Cup DH Bike Development (Ep.155)

Neko Mulally’s World Cup DH Bike Development (Ep.156)

May 4, 2023February 9, 2023 by David Golay

When we last caught up with Neko Mulally he had just launched his Frameworks self-designed World Cup DH race bike project, and now a year later, he’s learned a whole lot — and changed a lot of the frame design details along the way. So we sat back down to get the whole story.

What’s the best way to make coffee? Strong opinions abound, and Jonathan is currently trying to figure out the right answer for himself. So in part 2 of our CRAFTED podcast series, Sam Higby, co-owner of First Ascent Coffee Roasters, joins Jonathan to talk pour overs, grinders, brewing at altitude, programmability, and more. Listen up, then let us know what your pick is for the best coffee-making setup out there.

In Search of the ‘Best’ Coffee Gear (& Ski Boots), Pt. 2 (Ep.20)

February 8, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Sam Higby, co-owner of First Ascent Coffee Roasters, joins Jonathan to talk pour overs, grinders, brewing at altitude, programmability, and more. Listen up, then let us know what your pick is for the best coffee-making setup out there.

Katie Asmuth on Beating the Injury Bug, Mom Strength, & Golden Ticket Season (Ep.158)

May 4, 2023February 7, 2023 by Matt Mitchell

While running injuries are undoubtedly the suckiest part of the sport, they’re also perhaps the most inevitable, so learning how to approach them mentally can make time on the shelf an opportunity for growth. After being sidelined with a broken foot for most of 2022, we talked to Saucony Athlete Katie Asmuth about how she used her injury as a way to engage with the trail running community in different ways, and much more.

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.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (January 2023) (Ep.246)

February 6, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

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; & more.

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