Podcasts

Wagner Skis, Parlor Skis, and Folsom Skis on the Blister Podcast

Round Table on Custom Skis — Wagner, Parlor, Folsom (Ep.33)

June 3, 2019February 13, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

What are "custom" skis, how does the process work, and who should consider them? We sat down with Wagner, Parlor, and Folsom Custom Skis to discuss.

Blister reports on the new skis from SIA 2017

SIA Snow Show 2017 — Overview & Trends (Ep.32)

November 17, 2021February 1, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We discuss the most intriguing, the most head scratching, and the most bizarre new products for next season that we saw at the SIA tradeshow.

Warner Nickerson — American Skier, Perpetual Underdog, King of Fun (Ep.31)

June 3, 2019January 19, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Warner and I discuss his background; the business of ski racing and ski academies; the thorny issue of sponsorships and athletes skiing on equipment that isn’t a good match for them; and Kitzbuhel.

Blister Podcast on Wilderness First Responder Training, or WFR, or backcountry emergencies

How to Handle Backcountry Emergencies (Ep.30)

May 13, 2020December 30, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Accidents happen when you're far away from help. Do you know how to respond? Too many of us don't, and that is irresponsible and dangerous. This conversation will drive that point home, and clue you in on some steps we all should take.

On this Blister Podcast, we talk to Cy Whitling, David Steele, and Andrew Forward

Report from Bachelor + Meet the New Reviewers (Ep.29)

June 3, 2019December 19, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

From Bend, we announce the release of a new special-edition Blister Pro, then talk to Blister reviewers David Steele and Andrew Forward about growing up in Alaska; speed flying; Glacier National Park; funny & painful ski touring missions, Super Burrito, and more.

Blister Podcast with Brendan Leondard on his book Make It Till You Make It

Brendan Leonard, Semi-Rad.com (Ep.28)

June 3, 2019December 2, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to Semi-Rad.com's Brendan Leonard about creativity and the process of creating: How to stop procrastinating and get started; why - and why not - to attempt something new; and what it takes to keep going.

Blister Podcast - Armada Skis Ski Designers

Ski Designers, Armada Skis (Ep.27)

June 3, 2019November 21, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We stopped by Armada HQ in Park City to talk to Andy Hytjan and Logan Imlach about Armada’s past, present, and future; Armada’s stacked team; and a number of skis in the Armada line, including the JJ, the Edollo, and the new ARV 106.

The Best – and Worst – of Interbike, 2016 (Ep.26)

June 3, 2019September 24, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to our bike editor, Noah Bodman, right from the showroom floor about the highlights and lowlights of Interbike.

Brian Lindahl reviews the Kastle BMX 105 HP for Blister Gear Review.

New Ski Gear Report from Craigieburn Valley, New Zealand (Ep.25)

June 3, 2019September 11, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Our reviewers discuss the most surprising and the most impressive gear we just tested in New Zealand.

The Blister Podcast on The National Parks with James Kaiser

The National Parks, with James Kaiser (Ep.24)

June 3, 2019August 27, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

This week marks the Centennial of the National Parks Service, so we sat down with James Kaiser, author of best-selling guides to the parks, to talk about their history, significance, and future.

ENVE Composites (Ep.23)

July 24, 2018August 16, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

If you are into high-end bike wheels and components, you already know ENVE. But you almost certainly don’t know the whole ENVE story...

Luke Jacobson Podcast blister gear review.

Luke Jacobson – Moment Skis (Ep.22)

November 15, 2019July 30, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to Moment's head ski designer and new CEO re: the 16/17 lineup; break exclusive news about 2 other new skis; discuss how the "Deathwish" got its name, and much more...

Xavier de le Rue, Snowboarder (Ep.21)

June 3, 2019July 22, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to one of the all-time greats about riding and risk, why faster = safer, the current state of snowboarding, and much more.

Noah Bodman podcast blister gear review.

Blister’s Bike Editor, Noah Bodman (Ep.20)

June 3, 2019July 8, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Noah and I discuss new bike tech; Brexit; Butte, MT; Tom Brady, the greatest bike race on earth; the conflict between bikers and other wilderness users, and more...

What’s Next? The Future of Helmet Design (Ep.19)

June 18, 2021July 1, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to the Sr. Director of R&D at Giro, Rob Wesson, about CTE, emerging safety standards, and where helmet design is headed.

Jonathan Ellsworth talks to Sweet Protection co-founder, Stale Moller, on the Blister Podcast

How to Protect Your Head (Ep.18)

June 3, 2019June 24, 2016 by Jonathan Ellsworth

You know you should wear a helmet, because head injuries are no joke. But are all helmets equally safe? And what's up with all those different safety certifications? What do you really need to know before purchasing a helmet? We talk to the founder & head designer of Sweet Protection, Stale Moller, about all this and more.