Reviewing the News w/ Mike Ferrentino & Simon Stewart (Ep. 313)
Mike and Simon talk about how the bike community united in the wake of Alex Pretti’s death, Revel Bikes relocating, more on fire Rad Power Bikes, Red Bull Hardline, and more.
Podcast
‘Aspen Extreme’ w/ Mike Rogge & Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.61)
Is ‘Aspen Extreme’ the greatest ski movie ever? Probably. Is it also one of the best movies ever made? Yes. Or at least, that’s the case that Mike Rogge, and Jonathan Ellsworth are going to be making today, in addition to breaking some big news.
Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (Ep.394)
Cody & Jonathan discuss this weekend’s Olympic women’s downhill and Vonn’s comeback; ski jumping and a crazy scandal; Patagonia vs Pattie Gonia; new studies on the effects of ski wax and PFAS; what they’re reading & watching; and more.
Reviewer Reports: Paul’s New Pow Ski Design; Carving Skis; & More (Ep.381)
Luke Koppa, Paul Forward, and Jonathan talk about some of the gear they've been reviewing; discuss topics related to that gear; and dive deep into the ideas behind a new pow ski design that Paul has been thinking about for years, and are now being incorporated into a brand new ski.
Neko Mulally on the 2026 Frameworks Roster, Bikes, & More (Ep.312)
Frameworks has had a busy offseason between signing Aaron Gwin, launching updated versions of the Enduro and DH bikes, and a whole lot more. Neko Mulally is back to tell us all about it.
Off the Clock: Drew Bledsoe on Skiing, Football, & Wine (Ep.392)
The Patriots are in the Super Bowl this Sunday, and so for the first episode of our new series, 'Off the Clock,’ we’re talking with former New England Patriots quarterback, Drew Bledsoe. But football was not the first love of this former #1 pick in the NFL draft, skiing was. And today, you’ll hear just how much skiing has meant to Drew throughout his entire life.
Rewriting the Rules of Ski Boots? K2 Ski Boots’ Tom Pietrowski (Ep.380)
Why is the price of a ski boot typically related to how stiff it is? And what are boot manufacturers doing about the fact that many of the best skiers on the mountain also have the least amount of money in their bank accounts? And, did K2 just create the first ski boot that was truly designed for women, from the ground up?
Mikaela Shiffrin’s Record, Alex Honnold’s Climb, Eileen Gu’s Run, & More (Ep.392)
The past few days have been filled with some incredible highs: Shiffrin’s record; Honnold’s climb; Gu’s run; McMorris’ X Games dominance; & Richards’ hot start on the FWT. But at the same time, we are all witnessing some staggering lows. And today, we talk about it all.
Reviewer Reports: Luke’s in the Heli, Paul’s on Carving Skis, & Jonathan’s Trading Skis w/ Pros (Ep.379)
Luke and Jonathan recap some of their recent testing trips full of ‘firsts’; several of the new skis and boots they’ve been testing; and Paul Forward discusses why he left Alaska to come test skinny skis down in Crested Butte.
Manitou & Reynolds on 32’’ Wheels (Ep.310)
There’s no longer any doubt that 32’’ wheels are coming for mountain bikes. Here’s a look behind the curtain at what it takes to develop parts for them, where they’re headed, and more.
Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend, December ‘25 & January ‘26 (Ep.391)
Cody & Jonathan discuss the seasons Lyndsey Vonn & Mikaela Shiffrin are having; the return of Bode Miller & Peak Skis; Alex Honnold’s upcoming live free solo on Netflix; whether ski areas fudge their snowfall and conditions reports; & Jonathan makes good on the bet he lost to Cody.
Peak Skis is Back; New Gear Reveals; Current Product Reviews; & Best Snowboard Gear of the Century w/ Powder Hound AK’s Eric Helmbrecht (Ep.378)
Jonathan reacts to the stated return of Peak Skis, then Powder Hound AK’s Eric Helmbrecht joins to discuss several big new product announcements; review some current ski & snowboard gear; and then Eric shares his top 10 list of the most important developments in snowboard gear of the century.
Reviewer Reports: Chain Dampers, Gearboxes, High-Pivots & More (Ep.309)
Is pedal kickback real? How does the efficiency of conventional drivetrains stack up against gearboxes — and how do belt vs. chain drives factor in? How lively and responsive can you really make a high-pivot bike? We’ve got updates on a whole bunch of bikes we’ve been testing, and wade into those questions and more along the way.
The Science – and Politics – of ‘Functional Beverages’ w/ Fabric founder, Tom Eddleston (Ep. 97)
Functional beverages (specifically THC-infused drinks) have experienced a meteoric rise, yet the category is still shrouded in misinformation. So Eli talks with Fabric founder, Tom Eddleston, about what goes into crafting functional THC-beverages with real intention.
Mountain Town Economics 2.0, w/ Jason Blevins, Part 1 (Ep.390)
Jason Blevins is back to give us the latest on Telluride reopening and the end of the ski patrol strike, and we ask the big questions: what are the responsibilities of the owners of ski areas, and how do we create more stable relationships between ski areas and mountain towns?
25 Years: The Evolution of The North Face Summit Series w/ Sage Cattabriga-Alosa & TNF’s Head of Innovation, Cory Olson (Ep.377)
The North Face’s iconic Summit Series collection has had a major impact on the outdoor apparel industry, and today, we dive into its backstory, major milestones, and standout pieces with The North Face’s Head of Innovation, as well as TNF athlete, Sage Cattabriga-Alosa.
Reviewing the News w/ Mike Ferrentino & Simon Stewart (Ep.308)
The lads go through some of the new year’s bike news, plus Mike drops his opinion on 32” wheels and tells the story of thinking he was in a Quentin Tarantino film while getting his teeth sorted in “Molar City,” Mexico.
Our Reviewers’ 2025 Craft Obsessions & 2026 Curiosities, Part 2 (Ep. 96)
Jonathan talks with Blister managing editor Luke Koppa, reviewer Paul Forward, and bike editor, David Golay, about the craft categories that captivated them this past year, and what they are most curious about heading into 2026.
Gear of the Century, Part 2 (Ep.376)
What are the most significant developments in snowsports gear of the 21st century? We’ve already covered the ‘Best Skis of the Century’ on GEAR:30, and now, we’re ranking the most important gear and / or technological developments in skiing and snowboarding.
2025 Red Bull Rampage Winner, Hayden Zablotny (Ep.307)
Hayden Zablotny went from being relatively unknown to winning Red Bull Rampage. Hayden joins us to talk about his unconventional path to victory.