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

December 8, 2025 by Simon Stewart

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.

HiFi Audio, Aesthetics, & Design w/ Heaven 11’s Itai Azerad (Ep. 88)

November 12, 2025 by Simon Stewart

How do you reconnect with music? Simon talks with Itai Azerad of Heaven 11 about bringing back the ritual of listening to music, their new Billie Amp MK3, and why its design and aesthetics offer a unique approach to HiFi.

Chris Benchetler on ‘Mountains of the Moon’ (Ep.58)

November 11, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Chris Benchetler has been working for years on his latest, massive project, Mountains of the Moon. And today, you’ll hear Chris talk about why this is both his most ambitious project — and perhaps his most personal project — yet.

Can We Future-Proof Public Lands? Working Together & the GORP Act (Ep.382)

November 10, 2025 by Luke Koppa

How do you get everyone from cattle ranchers to cyclists, snowmobilers, hunters, wildlife biologists, indigenous tribes, and politicians from both sides of the aisle to agree on protecting public lands? The GORP Act took on this challenge, and its collaborative approach could serve as a blueprint for the future.

The Future of Rampage & How to Fix It (Ep. 299)

November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 by Simon Stewart

With four helicopter evacuations, the 2025 Red Bull Rampage was one of the most injury-plagued Rampages ever. It’s been weighing heavily on our minds and left us questioning the safety of the event and what should be done.

Travel Coffee Gear, Hand Grinders, & Coffee Roasting with Calibration Coffee Lab’s Alex LeBlanc (Ep.87)

November 5, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

How do you make great coffee on the road? Jonathan talks with Alex LeBlanc of Calibration Coffee Lab about our recent attempts at this. Then, we discuss Alex’s own approach to roasting, and how to achieve things like consistency, versatility, and uniqueness in the process.

Phil Casabon on ‘ORNADA,’ Armada’s New Team Film (Ep.57)

November 5, 2025November 4, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

BDog, aka, Phil Casabon, is one of the most creative skiers to ever do it, and today, we talk with him about this banger of a film, ORNADA, the first team film put out by Armada in over a decade. Plus, in this conversation, Phil lays out his Top-5 movies & Top-5 ski films of all time.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend, October 2025 (Ep.381)

November 3, 2025November 3, 2025 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan discuss CT’s most recent travel horror story; ski industry cartels?; Jim Morrison’s Everest ski descent; Kilian Jornet’s ‘States of Elevation’; Red Bull Rampage; Balin Miller; the extreme insurance hikes at Timberline Lodge; and what we’re reading & watching.

Blizzard-Tecnica: 10 Years of Designing Women-Specific Skis & Boots (Ep.367)

November 7, 2025October 31, 2025 by Luke Koppa

Do “women-specific” skis need to exist? What about ski boots? In our conversation today, Leslie Baker-Brown shares her thoughts after leading Blizzard-Tecnica’s Women2Women program for the past 10 years.