Reviewing the News

Reviewing the News w/ Mike Ferrentino, May 2024 (Ep.225)

June 6, 2024 by Simon Stewart

MTB racing season is in full swing and Simon Stewart and Mike Ferrentino have a lot to cover on this iteration of Reviewing the News, from World Cup XC to Hardline, the Giro d’Italia and upcoming Tour de France, and a whole lot more.

Dr. Len Necefer (founder of the Sonoran Avalanche Center & NativesOutdoors) is back on the Blister Podcast to discuss cloud seeding; the passing of the EXPLORE Act; trigger warnings; the most Italian news?; skiing on mushroom moguls; what we’re reading & watching; and more

Reviewing the News w/ Dr. Len Necefer, April 2024 (Ep.307)

May 6, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jonathan and Len discuss cloud seeding; the passing of the EXPLORE Act; trigger warnings; skiing on mushroom moguls; what we’re reading & watching; and more.

Reviewing the News w/ Mike Ferrentino, April 2024 (Ep.220)

May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 by Simon Stewart

Simon Stewart is joined by special guest host Mike Ferrentino to talk about Kona’s Sea Otter debacle and the state of the industry more broadly; the start of XC World Cup season; new XC race bikes being awesome; microphone eating; zombies; and more on the latest iteration of Reviewing the News.

Reviewing the News w/ Ryan Palmer, March 2024 (Ep.217)

May 2, 2024April 11, 2024 by Simon Stewart

In their third installment of Reviewing The News, Ryan and Simon get into: the slopestyle strike; Scott’s apparent management instability; riding in Tuscany; some reflections on how we ever rode without dropper posts; and some new lightweight eMTBs running the hotrod Bosch SX motor — including the 39 lb Norco Fluid VLT.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend, March 2024 (Ep.303)

April 1, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and JE discuss the end of The Fifty; the Crankworx riders’ strike; JHMR’s parking lot controversy; the drugged-up Olympic Games; the ‘Road House’ remake; & more.

Reviewing the News w/ Ryan Palmer, February 2024 (Ep.212)

May 2, 2024March 7, 2024 by Simon Stewart

Ryan Palmer and Simon Stewart are back for another episode of Reviewing The News and there’s plenty to talk about: Kyle and Rachael Strait’s possible new bike sponsor; Red Bull Hardline in Tasmania; brake lever lawsuits; the Dutch police crackdown on modified e-bikes; a groundbreaking new eMTB from Cannondale; and more.

LIVE: Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend, Blister Summit Edition (Ep.296)

March 14, 2024February 12, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Last week at our Blister Summit, Cody and Jonathan recorded their first episode of Reviewing the News in front of a live audience, and it was great. Enjoy!

Reviewing The News w/ Ryan Palmer, Jan ‘24 (Ep.207)

Reviewing the News w/ Ryan Palmer, January 2024 (Ep.207)

May 2, 2024February 1, 2024 by Simon Stewart

We’re expanding our Reviewing the News podcast series to Bikes & Big Ideas, and in this inaugural episode, hosts Simon Stewart and Ryan Palmer kick things off by discussing Greg Minnaar leaving Santa Cruz, Mondraker’s US expansion and new ultra-talented World Cup DH team, the state of the bike industry at large, and a whole lot more.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend, November 2023 (Ep.289)

December 4, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan discuss the *trillion* dollar outdoor industry; e-bike bans?; the business of retro sneakers / retro skis; Cody snowboarding; mtn town relationship advice; & more.

On our latest episode of Reviewing the News on the Blister Podcast, Cody and Jonathan pay tribute to Robb Gaffney, then discuss the growth in snowsports and who is more passionate: alpine skiers, cross country skiers, or snowboarders?; the sale of Silverton Mountain; the Most Canadian News; Cody’s latest FIFTY film, ‘Split’; & more.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend, October 2023 (Ep.284)

October 30, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan discuss the latest FIFTY film, Comstock, and the conflict that lies at the heart of the FIFTY Project; FIS vs POW; a new division of Blister: Blister Cinematic; bigfoot & aliens; the Most Canadian News; and more.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend, September 2023 (Ep.280)

October 4, 2023October 4, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

This week, Cody and I pay tribute to Robb Gaffney, then discuss the growth in snowsports and who is more passionate: alpine skiers, cross country skiers, or snowboarders; the sale of Silverton Mountain; the Most Canadian News; Cody’s latest FIFTY film, ‘Split’; & more.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend, August 2023 (Ep.276)

September 4, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan discuss marketing jargon in the outdoor industry; the sale of Jackson Hole Mtn Resort; another mountaineering controversy; mountain town advice; and more.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (July 2023) (Ep.271)

August 1, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan discuss a potential pay cut for wildland firefighters; a robotic exoskeleton that provides “unprecedented experiences for everyone with an outdoor lifestyle”; a skier’s ‘embarrassing’ checklist of life goals; whether sex before skiing enhances or detracts from performance; and much more.

On our latest episode of Reviewing the News on the Blister Podcast, Cody and Jonathan Cody and Jonathan discuss beaming solar energy from space; cupcake crimes; cultural appreciation vs. appropriation; the FKT (fastest known time) culture; an important Public Lands Rule proposal; mountain town advice; and what they’ve been reading & watching (including why Cody’s been watching lots of reruns of The Office).

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (June 2023) (Ep.266)

July 24, 2023June 26, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan discuss beaming solar energy from space; cupcake crimes; cultural appreciation vs. appropriation; the FKT (fastest known time) culture; an important Public Lands Rule proposal; mountain town advice; and what they’ve been reading & watching.

On our latest episode of Reviewing the News on the Blister Podcast, Cody and Jonathan discuss the case for climate optimism; this past season’s record number of skier visits; Super El Nino; the Most Canadian News; mountain town advice (including a new pick-up line for use in mtn towns?); and of course, they’re talking about Succession.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (May 2023) (Ep.262)

May 29, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan discuss the case for climate optimism; this season’s record number of skier visits; Super El Nino; the Most Canadian News; mountain town advice (including a new pick-up line for mtn towns?); and of course, Succession.

While Cody is off trying to get on top of a peak somewhere, we brought in Dr. Len Necefer to discuss the Gwyneth Paltrow ski trial, The Most Sonoran News, Luis Benitez & the creation of a new federal office of outdoor recreation, mountain town advice, & more.

Reviewing the News w/ Len Necefer (April 2023) (Ep.258)

May 1, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

While Cody is off trying to get on top of a peak somewhere, we brought in Dr. Len Necefer to discuss the Gwyneth Paltrow ski trial, The Most Sonoran News, Luis Benitez & the creation of a new federal office of outdoor recreation, mountain town advice, & more.