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High Above on US Manufacturing, Pack Design, Expanding Their Lineup, & More (Ep.244)

October 17, 2024 by David Golay

High Above has been making high-quality bike packs and accessories — in the US — for well over a decade. We sat down with them to get their thoughts on the value (and downsides) of US manufacturing; talk about their design and testing process; get some teasers of what they’re working on; and a whole lot more.

Wayfarer Vans w/ Andy Mullins (Ep.50)

October 16, 2024 by Simon Stewart

Camper vans are everywhere, and in today’s CRAFTED conversation, Simon is joined by Wayfarer Van’s Andy Mullins to answer commonly asked questions about camping in — and building — vans.

On our latest Blister Cinematic podcast, Jonathan talks with our great friend and longtime Blister reviewer, Paul Forward, about a beautiful new series of three short films about Paul, called, The Hard Way. It is presented by Sitka Films, and it delves into Paul’s lifelong passion for traditional bow hunting, and into the ethics that guide Paul’s practice.

‘The Hard Way’ w/ Paul Forward & Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.27)

October 15, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jonathan talks with our friend and longtime Blister reviewer, Paul Forward, about a beautiful new series of three short films about Paul, called The Hard Way, that delve into Paul’s lifelong passion for traditional bow hunting, and the ethics that guide Paul’s practice.

Team USA Snowboarder, Bea Kim (Ep.328)

October 14, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

At the age of 17, not many of us find ourselves competing for World Cup titles, or speaking in front of the United Nations. But then there’s Bea Kim, and you’re definitely going to want to get to know her and her story.

GEAR THERAPY: Elite Football Player Gets Back into Skiing (Ep.317)

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

BLISTER+ member, Pete Brantley, talks about getting back into skiing; playing football for the Oregon Ducks (and Chicago Bears!); poses his most-pressing gear questions; and gets Jonathan’s best recommendations.

The Design, Development, & Testing of Enve’s new M-Series Wheels (Ep.243)

October 10, 2024 by David Golay

Enve’s new M-Series wheels are the result of a very long and involved development process, and they don’t look, or ride, anything like M-Series wheels of old. So we sat down with Jake Pantone of Enve to get the whole story behind their development.

'A Sunday in Hell’ w/ Joe Parkin (Ep.26)

‘A Sunday in Hell’ w/ Joe Parkin & Simon Stewart (Ep.26)

October 18, 2024October 8, 2024 by Simon Stewart

We revisit the 1977 film ‘A Sunday in Hell,’ often regarded as one of the greatest bike racing films of all time. To do it justice, Simon Stewart is joined by former pro cyclist Joe Parkin, who raced Paris-Roubaix himself in 1988, and knows what it takes to suffer through “The Hell of the North.”

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend, September 2024 (Ep.327)

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan discuss the release of Cody’s first FIFTY+ film; some big controversies in the world of FKT’s & running; a great edition of Blevin’s Corner; mountain guides and the often confusing practice of tipping; what they’re reading & watching; … and more.

ON3P Skis 24/25 Lineup with Scott Andrus (Ep.316)

October 4, 2024October 4, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to ON3P Skis founder, Scott Andrus, about their 24/25 lineup, and we dive into the weeds about numerous aspects of ski design and ski manufacturing that you really won’t hear about anywhere else.

Reviewing the News w/ Mike Ferrentino, September 2024 (Ep.242)

October 3, 2024 by Simon Stewart

On the latest episode of Reviewing the News, Mike and Simon dig into what may have happened to close the doors of one of the biggest retail bike stores in the country; why selling Rad Power bikes in Best Buy stores is a terrible idea; the exciting inaugural Lake Placid XC World Cup; plus a bunch more and the usual banter you don’t want to miss.

‘Deeper’ w/ Jeremy Jones & Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.25)

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jeremy Jones & Jonathan Ellsworth revisit the 2010 film, Deeper, which Jeremy calls the most important movie of his snowboarding career — which is saying something, coming from a guy who was named snowboarder of the year 10 times, and a guy that’s starred in over 100 films.

On our latest Blister Podcast, Mountain Gazette owner & editor, Mike Rogge, is back to talk about good skis and bad gear reviews; put Shohei Ohtani’s accomplishments in skier terms; discuss a growing new development in the outdoor industry; reveal a bit about the upcoming issue of Mountain Gazette; and he and Jonathan each share a favorite book they’re currently reading.

Mountain Gazette’s Mike Rogge on ‘His’ New Ski; Baseball & Skiing; MG Issue #202; & More (Ep.326)

September 30, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Mountain Gazette owner & editor Mike Rogge is back to talk about good skis and bad gear reviews; put Shohei Ohtani’s accomplishments in skier terms; discuss a growing new development in the outdoor industry; & more.

Does the Color of Your Jacket Affect Its Performance? Blister Labs Apparel Testing Update (Ep.315)

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

For this Blister Labs update, we talk with Dr. Jeni Blacklock about exploding fabrics, microwaving hotdogs, and whether the color of your jacket affects its performance.

Reviewer Reports: Lightweight eMTBs, XC Race Bikes, and Slack Head Angles (Ep.241)

September 26, 2024 by Simon Stewart

Dylan and Simon discuss the bikes they’ve been comparing in our upcoming head-to-head videos, which cover everything from Enduro eMTBs like the Cannondale Moterra SL to XC bikes like the Yeti ASR — which doesn’t have a motor but almost feels like it does.

One of the best (and unique) things about snowsports is that, every fall, we get to meet up as a community, go to some theater, and watch together the season’s new ski and snowboard films. So on our latest Blister Cinematic podcast, we celebrate the start of Ski Movie Season with Drew Petersen. Drew talks about the major impact that ski movie screenings made on him; he names some of his all-time favorite ski movies, he talks about his role today in running the Salomon Quality Ski Time Film Tour, and we offer a sneak peek of some of the films that will be showing, including the latest from Cody Townsend; a great one from The Blank Collective; and more.

In Praise of Ski Movie Season w/ Drew Petersen (Ep.24)

September 24, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We’re celebrating the start of Ski Movie Season by talking with Drew Petersen about the impact that ski movie screenings had on him; his all-time favorite ski movies; and the Salomon Quality Ski Time Film Tour that kicks off tonight!

On our latest Blister Podcast, we’re catching up with Jeremy Jones to talk about what he’s been up to this summer — including his new sport; his new film, Purple Mountains Live Free or Die, that comes out this Wednesday on 9.25.24; and, Jeremy announces which classic movie he & Jonathan will be revisiting and breaking down soon on Blister Cinematic.

Jeremy Jones on His New Sport & New Film, ‘Purple Mountains Live Free or Die’ (Ep.325)

September 23, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Today we’re catching up with Jeremy Jones to talk about what he’s been up to this summer — including his new sport; his new movie, Purple Mountains Live Free or Die; and, which classic film he & Jonathan will be breaking down on our Blister Cinematic podcast.

We spend so much time reviewing the news these days on our Blister Podcast, we were officially overdue to have Cody Townsend back on GEAR:30 to talk about his current gear preferences and the specific gear he’s using most these days. So today on GEAR:30, we remedy that.

The Pro’s Gear: Cody Townsend (Ep.314)

September 20, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody Townsend is back on GEAR:30 to talk about his current gear preferences and the specific gear he’s using most these days.

Alex Showerman on ‘Coming Home’ and Finding One in Women’s Freeride (Ep.240)

September 19, 2024 by David Golay

Alex Showerman’s new short film ‘Coming Home’ tells the story of her journey to women’s freeride, and explores what a home is — in more than just the literal sense of a place to live. We sat down with her to hear all about it.

20 years ago this week, ’Yearbook,’ one of the most star-studded ski movies of all time, was released. So on our latest Blister Cinematic podcast, we talk with Matchstick’s Murray Wais and Scott Gaffney about the behind-the-scenes insanity; the in-front-of-the-camera surprises; the incredible soundtrack; the styles of Seth Morrison & Hugo Harrisson; and more. You can watch the film on the Matchstick website, then check out our conversation wherever you get your podcasts.

Hugo Harrisson, Ingrid Backstrom, & Mark Abma on the 20th Anniversary of ‘Yearbook’ (Ep.23)

September 20, 2024September 17, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

20 years ago, ‘Yearbook,’ one of the most star-studded ski movies of all time, was released. So last week we talked with Matchstick’s Murray Wais and Scott Gaffney about the making of the film, and today, we’re talking with three of the stars of the film, Hugo Harrisson, Ingrid Backstrom, and Mark Abma.

Our guest on the Blister Podcast today is Nikolai Schirmer, and we’re discussing skiing & surfing; skiing in Norway and the Most Norwegian News; movies — including how easy / hard it is for certain outdoor sports to translate on film; & more.

Nikolai Schirmer on Skiing & Surfing; the Most Norwegian News; Movies; & More (Ep.324)

September 16, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Our guest today is Nikolai Schirmer, and we’re discussing skiing & surfing; skiing in Norway and the Most Norwegian News; movies — including how easy / hard it is for certain outdoor sports to translate on film; & more.

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