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Ski Testing, Ski Technique, & Data Analytics with Carv (Ep.374)

December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 by Luke Koppa

What can you learn when you analyze hundreds of thousands of ski turns? What does it tell you about ski technique? And what can be learned about the gear you use to make those turns — and the gear we test and evaluate? We discuss all of the above with the team at Carv.

Reviewer Reports: Lal Katana, Norco Sight VLT, Yeti LTe, & More (Ep.305)

December 18, 2025 by David Golay

David and Simon give a rundown on some of the bikes they’re testing, including a variety of very different eMTBs, a couple of mixed-wheel Trail bikes, and more.

Amateur Hour: Camera Gear w/ Jonathan Ellsworth and Justin Bobb (Ep.93)

December 17, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Recently, Jonathan has been going deep down the rabbit hole of camera gear and lighting, and the strikingly handsome Justin Bobb has been his spiritual guide.

Blister Podcast 10th Anniversary: Highlights, Lowlights, & Fun Facts (Ep.387)

December 16, 2025December 15, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

This week marks the 10th anniversary of the Blister Podcast. So to celebrate this milestone, we thought we’d share some of the highlights, lowlights, and crazy factoids about how this podcast came to be; how it led to the creation of the Blister Podcast Network; and what’s next.

A New Approach to Apparel: Raide Founder on Unconventional Shells, Zip-Off Baselayers, & ‘Staying Slippery’ (Ep.373)

December 12, 2025 by Luke Koppa

The skis, ski boots, and bindings made for human-powered ski-touring are very different from the ones built for the resort. But what about the clothes? Raide has been rethinking what apparel for the skintrack vs. the resort could and should look like, and their new collection is quite the ambitious debut.

Gamux Founder Pascal Tinner on AON Racing, the ‘Trophy Truck,’ & More (Ep.304)

December 12, 2025December 11, 2025 by David Golay

The Gamux Sego doesn’t look like anything else out there, but it’s downright normal-looking compared to some of the prototypes that Gamux has been experimenting with. So, what has Gamux been up to? Founder Pascal Tinner is here to tell us all about it.

Amanda Thomson on How Noughty AF Wine is Achieving the Seemingly Impossible (Ep.92)

December 10, 2025 by Eli Brown

Eli sat down with Amanda Thomson, founder of Noughty AF, to discuss what makes Noughty “wine, just better”; the differences between the American and European markets; and some of the most challenging aspects of creating a product line that has come to define quality N/A wine.

‘Emily in Paris’ (the ski episode) w/ Amie Engerbretson & Jonathan Ellsworth

December 9, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Amie and Jonathan talk about the hit show, Emily in Paris, and specifically, the episode where Emily goes skiing (season 4, episode 6). So how is this show? And how well did they do portraying modern-day skiing? We discuss.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend, November 2025 (Ep.386)

December 9, 2025December 8, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan discuss our national parks’ new passes; why president Trump pardoned a trail runner; the Most Canadian News; they rate your takes; and share what they’ve been reading & watching.

Reviewer Reports: Early-Season Testing & Luke’s Dumbest Moment on Skis (Ep.372)

December 5, 2025December 5, 2025 by Luke Koppa

We’re back on snow and testing ski gear! So Jonathan and Luke cover several of the standout products they’ve been on so far; Luke confesses to one of the dumbest things he’s ever done on skis; they discuss underappreciated upsides of early-season skiing; and more.

Reviewing the News w/ Mike Ferrentino & Simon Stewart (Ep. 303)

December 4, 2025 by Simon Stewart

Mike and Simon give an update on the exciting Cyclocross season so far, followed by some troubling recalls in the bike industry, a few interesting new products, and a whole lot more.

How Does a Small Craft Brand Break Out? SennzaFinne Shares Their BluePrint (Ep. 91)

December 5, 2025December 3, 2025 by Eli Brown

In a spirits landscape full of massive brands and mega marketing budgets, what differentiates a craft producer? SennzaFinne, the Seattle based amaro producer founded by former bartenders, has found creative ways to make their mark.

OpenSnow’s Joel Gratz on the Outlook for This Winter; Extended Snow Forecasts; AI Updates; & More (Ep.385)

December 1, 2025December 1, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Joel Gratz, the founding meteorologist & CEO of OpenSnow, is back to talk about … snow! And snow forecasting. And what’s new in the world of weather modeling. So if you like snow and you like to know when & where the snow will fly, listen up!

Best Bikes of the Century, Part 2 (Ep. 302)

November 27, 2025 by Simon Stewart

Our search for the best bike of the 21st century continues. For Part 2, Simon Stewart, David Golay, Xan Marshland, and Zack Henderson have 16 more brands to argue over.

Caviar 101 with Black River Caviar (Ep.90)

November 26, 2025 by Eli Brown

Caviar. Is there any word — or food — that more quickly conjures up associations of luxury and opulence? We talk with Sarah Mayo for a deep dive into the history of global caviar production and the ways in which the modern market is shaping consumption.

Setting a New Standard: Atomic’s Daron Rahlves, Janelle Yip, & Noah Wallace on Crash Stories & How Companies are Protecting Athletes (Ep.384)

November 24, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Last year, Atomic became the first company to cover their entire global athlete team with BLISTER+. So how did it go? We get reports from Atomic’s global team manager, Noah Wallace, and Atomic athletes, Daron Rahlves and Janelle Yip. And Janelle shares her gnarly crash story from last season, and what her experience was like as a BLISTER+ member.

The Science of Staying Warm: Innovations in Insulation w/ PrimaLoft (Ep.370)

November 21, 2025 by Luke Koppa

If you’ve worn a puffy jacket in the past 30+ years, there’s a good chance it used PrimaLoft insulation. And they just announced their warmest insulation to date. Today you’ll get all the details from PrimaLoft’s SVP of Innovation & Technology — and learn a lot in general about the stuff that keeps us warm.

Best Bikes of the Century, Part 1 (Ep. 301)

November 20, 2025 by Simon Stewart

What’s the best bike of the 21st century so far? We’re kicking off a debate on that subject with Simon Stewart, David Golay, Dylan Wood, and Xan Marshland offering their takes on the most important bikes from a wide array of manufacturers.

The Whiskey that Set a Land Speed Record: Montgomery Distilling (Ep.89)

November 24, 2025November 19, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Today, Eli talks with owner and land speed record holder, Ryan Montgomery, of Montgomery Distilling to discuss the similarities between aquavit and gin; the labor of love known as kirschwasser; and the world’s first bourbon-based amaro.

‘Farming Turns’ w/ Chris Rubens & Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.59)

November 18, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Chris Rubens is a professional skier and a professional farmer. His excellent 25-minute film, ‘Farming Turns,’ will be available on YouTube on Wednesday, and Jonathan talks to Chris about it all — including a great cameo performance from Chris’ longtime friend, Hoji.