Reviewing the News

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.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (March 2023) (Ep.254)

April 3, 2023April 3, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan discuss the Gwyneth Paltrow ski trial; Yakama Nation & hydro-electric energy development; the proposal to ban fixed bolts in wilderness areas; wieners in the wild; the most Canadian news; mountain town advice; and more.

On our latest episode of Reviewing the News on the Blister Podcast, Cody and Jonathan discuss the state of Warren Miller films; Mikaela Shiffrin & Lebron James; Eddie Bauer dropping its entire team of professional athletes; the Most Canadian News; Mtn Town Advice; & more. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts or on our site, and let us know your thoughts on Warren Miller, Eddie Bauer, etc.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (February 2023) (Ep.250)

March 6, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody & Jonathan discuss the state of Warren Miller; Mikaela Shiffrin & Lebron James; Eddie Bauer dropping its team of professional athletes; the Most Canadian News; Mtn Town Advice; & more.

On our latest episode of Reviewing the News on the Blister Podcast, Cody and Jonathan discuss Kyle Smaine, tragedy, & avalanche safety; separating vs always staying together in the backcountry; Mountain Town Advice, the most Canadian news; coffee gear; and more.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (January 2023) (Ep.246)

February 6, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan discuss Kyle Smaine, tragedy, & avalanche safety; separating vs always staying together in the backcountry; Mountain Town Advice, the most Canadian news; coffee gear; & more.

On our latest episode of Reviewing the News on the Blister Podcast, Cody and Jonathan discuss Cody’s not-so-excellent recent adventures; nuclear fusion; whether ski areas should be nationalized; iPhones, Apple watches, & 911 calls; our first ever Relationship Advice questions; The White Lotus; and more.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (December 2022) (Ep.242)

June 21, 2023January 2, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We discuss Cody’s not-so-excellent recent adventures; nuclear fusion; nationalizing ski areas?; iPhones, Apple watches, & 911 calls; Relationship Advice; The White Lotus; and more.

On our Blister Podcast, Cody and Jonathan discuss the FWT x FIS merger; the claim that tech + skiing with the right technique will prevent avalanches; more Outside layoffs; the most Canadian news; Mountain Town Advice; our least favorite QBs; our big disagreement about the ending of The Bear (with spoilers); and more.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (November 2022) (Ep.239)

December 12, 2022December 12, 2022 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan discuss the FWT x FIS merger; the most Canadian news; our least favorite QBs; our big disagreement about the ending of The Bear (with spoilers); and more.

On our latest Blister Podcast, Cody and Jonathan are back to review the news, including the latest Fifty Project episode (The Sphinx); the US Alpine Team’s new name & sponsor; Cotopaxi closing its San Francisco store after repeated break ins; NFL Talk; Mountain Town Advice; what we’re reading & watching; and more.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (October 2022) (Ep.234)

November 8, 2022November 7, 2022 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan discuss the latest 50 Project episode (The Sphinx); the US Alpine Team’s new name & sponsor; Cotopaxi closing its San Francisco store after repeated break-ins; NFL Talk; Mountain Town Advice; what we’re reading & watching; and more.

On the Blister Podcast, Cody and Jonathan discuss the life & legacy of Hilaree Nelson; Yvon Chouinard’s gift; Kipchoge & GOATs; burro racing; mountain sex; what we’re reading & watching; Cormac McCarthy; the return of The 50 Project; and more.

Reviewing the News & Mountain Sex w/ Cody Townsend (September 2022) (Ep.229)

May 11, 2023October 5, 2022 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We discuss the life & legacy of Hilaree Nelson; Yvon Chouinard giving away Patagonia; Kipchoge & GOATs; burro racing; mountain sex; what we’re reading & watching; the return of The Fifty Project; and more.

on the Blister Podcast, Cody and Jonathan discuss what’s going on at the National Ski Patrol; the proposed Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola; “pigloos”; mountain-town advice; what we’re reading & watching; and more.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (August 2022) (Ep.225)

September 5, 2022 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan discuss what’s going on at the National Ski Patrol; the proposed Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola; “pigloos”; mountain-town advice; what we’re reading & watching; and more.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (July 2022) (Ep.220)

August 2, 2022August 1, 2022 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We cover Gunstock Mountain Resort’s fight to operate; access issues & potential solutions; WC DH MTBers forming a union; mountain-town advice; what we’re reading & watching (answer: TOP GUN!) and more.

On our Blister Podcast, Cody Townsend and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss the Mountain Gazette story about outdoor influencers & accountability; Matthew Fairbrother’s bikepacking — and enduro racing — across Europe; the ‘most Canadian’ news story; what we’re reading & watching; recent Supreme Court rulings; mountain-town advice; & more.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (June 2022) (Ep.216)

July 5, 2022July 4, 2022 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan discuss the Mountain Gazette story about outdoor influencers & accountability; Matthew Fairbrother’s bikepacking — and enduro racing — across Europe; the ‘most Canadian’ news story; what we’re reading & watching; recent Supreme Court rulings; mountain-town advice; & more.

On the Blister Podcast, Cody Townsend and Jonathan discuss the ethics of trail magic; wildfire management; how Cody broke his toe; a new segment for Reviewing the News; and a whole lot more.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (May 2022) (Ep.214)

June 6, 2022 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan discuss the ethics of trail magic; wildfire management; how Cody broke his toe; a new segment for Reviewing the News; and a whole lot more.

We talk with Cody about what he’s been up to and get an update on the Fifty Project, then we run through some of the latest news, including faked plane crashes; Vail Resorts’ minimum wage increase; fuel for backcountry skiing; golf; and what we’re reading & watching.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (April 2022)

May 16, 2022May 10, 2022 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk with Cody about what he’s been up to and get an update on the Fifty Project, then we run through some of the latest news, including faked plane crashes; Vail Resorts’ minimum wage increase; fuel for backcountry skiing; golf; and what we’re reading & watching.

On the Blister Podcast, Cody & Jonathan discuss skiing inbounds on touring gear; alpinism, obsession, & our top-5 climbing movies; a recent interview with Vail’s Rob Katz; Jerry of the Day & inclusivity; Eileen Gu & geopolitics; the future of Outdoor Retailer; & what we’re reading & watching.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (Jan 2022) (Ep.202)

February 7, 2022 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody & Jonathan discuss skiing inbounds on touring gear; alpinism, obsession, & our top-5 climbing movies; a recent interview with Vail’s executive chairman, Rob Katz; Jerry of the Day & inclusivity; Eileen Gu & geopolitics; the future of Outdoor Retailer; & what we’re reading & watching.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (Dec 2021) (Ep.197)

January 5, 2022 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan discuss the current situation of under-staffed & overcrowded ski areas; national parks and Native American tribes; the looming shortage of lithium batteries for electric vehicles; whether or not to ski the backcountry with your dog; what we’re watching; and more.