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CRAFTED

CRAFTED is the podcast from BLISTER that dives deep into the craft world of beer, coffee, whiskey, watches, wine, and more. Our guests are some of the very best and most passionate brewers, distillers, winemakers, coffee producers, retailers, and founders that launched craft companies when success was unlikely, but their passion and principles caused them to forge ahead anyway. CRAFTED explores how things get made, and does so with the remarkable people that insist on making things well. Hosted on

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1:00:00

Diner Coffee, Sour Beers, Well-Done Steaks, Putting...

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2024/10/30

Last year, we talked with Alex LeBlanc about starting Calibration Coffee Lab in Greenville, South Carolina (CRAFTED ep #26). Today, Alex is back to update us on how it’s going, what he’s been learning, how his thinking about coffee has evolved, and how he’s going about trying to build a brand that people will love.And if you’d like to check out Alex’s coffee, CRAFTED listeners can get 15% off by using the code BLISTER at calibrationcoffeelab.comRELATED LINKS:Become a BLISTER+ MemberCheck out the

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43:40

Wayfarer Vans w/ Andy Mullins

CRAFTED ·

2024/10/16

Camper vans seem to be everywhere these days, and for good reason — the level of versatility and convenience they offer is hard to ignore. But starting down the road of ownership can be extremely overwhelming, so in today’s conversation, we sit down with Wayfarer Van’s Andy Mullins to answer some of the common questions people have, and to get an inside look at Wayfarer Van’s unique approach to building camper vans.RELATED LINKS:Check out the Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberWayfarer

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1:09:25

Chef Mark Connell on Craft & Trust; Tasting Menus; &...

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2024/09/04

Mark Connell is the executive chef at PARC Aspen, and he’s back to talk about fine dining and the importance of tasting menus; what he learned at Alinea; the specific tasting menu Jonathan recently had at PARC Aspen (including what Mark put on the plate & why); the difference between striving for consistency vs. striving to be consistently good; and more.RELATED LINKSCheck out the Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberTOPICS & TIMES:Fine Dining & Tasting Menus (1:58)Alinea:

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1:46:10

Chef Mark Connell on Skiing & High-End Cuisine (Part 1)

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2024/08/28

“My whole goal in life was to be a ski bum and a chef.” For Mark Connell, the executive chef at PARC Aspen, we can definitely say: mission accomplished. Mark is a passionate skier and a culinary genius, and we discuss how Mark & Jonathan first met; Mark’s background and his time working at The French Laundry; what punk rock has to do with high-end cuisine; frozen pizza; white wine; celebrity chefs; & more.RELATED LINKSCheck out the Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberTOPICS &

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1:18:45

How to Design (and Own) a Well-Crafted, Affordable...

CRAFTED ·

2024/07/17

These days, owning a beautiful home is often prohibitively expensive, while “affordable” housing too often fails to include quality craftsmanship. But there is a solution, and today, Zack Giffin reminds us of this fact and discusses the craft of designing smaller structures that address our true needs. This is a conversation where design and philosophy come together in a big way, as does the art of fostering real communities and constructing vibrant towns.RELATED LINKSCheck out the Blister Craft

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1:19:27

The Vinyl Revival, Records, & Turntables w/ Michael...

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2024/07/10

In this episode, we get a crash course on the vinyl revival and why spinning records on a turntable is a more engaging way of listening to music. Our guest, Michael Fremer, is regarded as one of the premier experts in the audio field, and he's extremely passionate about it. Michael and Simon get into how Led Zeppelin II was made, why Howard Stern hates vinyl, how to go about buying your first turntable, the travesty of “smashed” music, turntables that cost as much as a house, and tons more.RELATED

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1:23:15

Sage Cattabriga-Alosa on Pizza Making & Big-Mountain...

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2024/07/04

One of the greatest big-mountain skiers of all time is also seriously passionate about making great pizza. So what’s the story here, and what do pizza and skiing have in common? What has Sage learned about the art of making dough and sauce? And what do you need to know to start making great pizza yourself? We cover all of this, plus Sage’s most recent trip to Alaska.RELATED LINKSCheck out the Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberBlister Pod #41: Sage on Skiing SpinesBlister Pod #270:

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39:46

La Marzocco Product Designer, Stefano Della Pietra

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2024/06/26

La Marzocco is the most iconic espresso-machine maker in the world, and last month, Jonathan went to the La Marzocco Accademia to talk with their head product designer, Stefano Della Pietra, about the history and core principles of the company; how he became the head of product design there; and the task of taking La Marzocco into the future while staying true to the brand’s storied past.RELATED LINKSCheck out the Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberTOPICS & TIMES:Accademia del Caffe

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1:27:29

Coffee Gear, Pt. 4: “Hero Espresso” & Jonathan’s...

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2024/06/19

After much deliberation, we’re revealing the machine that Jonathan ended up going with on his quest to create daily doses of “hero espresso” — a phrase coined at the end of this conversation. Simon Stewart joins Jonathan for all the glorious, dorky details, and they also discuss decaf coffee & N/A beer; the price of a thing vs. the amount of joy it brings; mtn bikes vs. espresso machines; & more.RELATED LINKSCheck out the Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberTOPICS &

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35:40

JING Tea founder, Ed Eisler, on Tea, Trust, & the Art...

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2024/06/12

Jonathan Ellsworth was recently at JING Tea headquarters in London for another CRAFTED conversation with JING founder, Ed Eisler. After a proper tea tasting, they sat down to discuss all things tea (and skis); agriculture as art; and the qualities of a great tea.RELATED LINKSCRAFTED ep. 23 w/ JING’s Ed EislerCheck out the Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberTOPICS & TIMES:Coffee, Tea, & Skis (5:12)Curiosity (12:41)Standards (21:47)Buying Local (25:49)Principles & Sourcing Tea

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44:01

Cast-Iron Cookware w/ Blister reviewer, Simon Stewart

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2024/01/31

Today we are discussing a product that people get very passionate about — and even more opinionated about: cast-iron cookware. Jonathan is joined by Blister senior bike editor, Simon Stewart, who has been using cast-iron cookware for more than twenty years, but is now on a quest to see if the fancier, more expensive options out there are better than their cheaper counterparts. We also discuss the notion of ‘elevating the everyday’; cast-iron cookware as heirlooms; the introduction of new tech; the

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58:36

WNDR Alpine founder, Matt Sterbenz, on the Benefits,...

CRAFTED ·

2024/01/17

WNDR Alpine founder, Matt Sterbenz, aka, the ‘Sauna Shaman’, talks about how Hoji kicked off his obsession with saunas; their numerous benefits; and lays out what it takes (and costs) to build your own sauna. (On our site, you can check out a bunch of photos of the sauna that Matt built. It’s sweet.)RELATED LINKSCheck out the Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberTOPICS & TIMES:Defining Terms (8:59)The cold plunge trick (25:15)Heart and inflammation (27:19)hot tub vs sauna

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1:25:31

Our Reviewers’ 2023 Craft Obsessions & 2024 Curiosities

CRAFTED ·

2023/12/28

To wrap up the year, we are sharing the craft categories that most captivated our Blister reviewers in 2023, and some of the categories they are most curious about heading into 2024. This is a fun one, and it certainly fills out the picture of the people behind our reviews, videos, articles, podcasts, and Blister Summit events.And over on our Blister Podcast, you’ll also get to hear our team talk about their highlights of 2023, and their resolutions for 2024. Happy New Year!RELATED LINKSCheck out

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1:10:47

Shaking Up the Wine World: Revelshine founder, Jake...

CRAFTED ·

2023/12/20

Over 30 billion bottles of wine are consumed each year around the world, and today, we’re talking about why we need to — and can — move away from ‘business as usual’ in the wine world. Our guest is Revelshine founder, Jake Bilbro, and Jake lays out some fascinating, rarely discussed facts about the impacts of the wine industry; his mission to change that; and why the likes of Jeremy Jones, Shane Dorian, Selema Masakala, Michelle Parker, Tanner Gudauskas, Patrick Gudauskas, Dane Gudauskas, Chris

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1:09:24

Amateur Hour: Paul Forward on Arrows

CRAFTED ·

2023/11/22

Last year on CRAFTED, we talked with Blister reviewer, Paul Forward, about the art, ethics, and craftsmanship of traditional bows (episode #8). And this is the companion conversation to that episode, about the art of making arrows.TOPICS & TIMES:Kodiak Island (5:29)Only a Traditional Bow (11:10)Arrows: An Amateur's Take (14:42)rRelating Arrow's to Skis (28:39)Feathers: Weights, Forces, and Angles (34:10)Broadheads (44:17)Price Range (52:07)Summary of arrows (54:49)Arrow Makers (57:54)Beginner

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1:08:35

Bag Balm President, Libby Parent, on the Origins &...

CRAFTED ·

2023/11/15

Based in Vermont — where they still make their products — Bag Balm is an American company with a 125-year history and one very remarkable story. Bag Balm’s president, Libby Parent, joins us to talk about cow udders, celebrity endorsements, and the countless uses of their products, and you’ll also get a great lesson on how to steward a company with such a rich history into the modern world.TOPICS & TIMES:From Cow Udders to Celebrity Endorsements (2:38)BLISTER & Bag Balm & Strange Uses

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1:00:09

Dearborn Denim founder, Rob McMillan, on Building a...

CRAFTED ·

2023/09/13

Dearborn Denim founder, Rob McMillan is a thoughtful guy with some grand ambitions. He’s working on building a big apparel company that ethically manufactures premium products at an affordable price, right in Chicago. Impossible you say? This past Monday, Jonathan Ellsworth met up with Rob at Dearborn Denim’s factory in Chicago to tour the factory with him, then record this conversation where he lays out the blueprint.TOPICS & TIMES:Why Rob started Dearborn Denim (2:47)Profitability vs

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1:09:25

Chef Yia Vang on Hmong Cuisine & Culture; 'Run & Gun'...

CRAFTED ·

2023/08/23

Yia Vang is a multi-nominated James Beard Award chef; the founder & head chef of Union Hmong Kitchen, and he’s carved out time to compete on the Netflix show, “Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend,” host the show, ”Feral” on the Outdoors Channel, host another show, “Stoked” on the Food Network, and host the excellent podcast,“Hmonglish” which focuses on the Hmong people, their culture, representation, and Asian excellence overall.Yia and Jonathan discuss all of the above, plus his ‘run & gun’

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1:30:35

Amateur Hour: Atomic's Matt Manser on Scotch (Part 3)

CRAFTED ·

2023/08/09

How do you define “consistency” — the ability to produce the exact same thing time & time again? Or producing a product that is never exactly the same, but is always of high quality? That question is at the heart of this conversation about official offerings vs independent bottlings, but Matt and Jonathan also find time to talk about Scotch and spit buckets; Matt’s current top-3 ‘hottest’ Scotch brands; the short lifespans of humans vs the long lifespans of craft categories; upcoming ski trips

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1:22:05

Amateur Hour: Atomic's Matt Manser on Scotch (Part 2)

CRAFTED ·

2023/08/02

Matt Manser (Atomic Ski Boots), is back to dive into the world of Scotch and independent bottlings. He and Jonathan compare a Bunnahabhain independent bottling against their official 12-year offering; discuss a single cask that cost $19M; debate whether you should add water to your Scotch; learn about the fanciest bottle Matt currently owns; and more.TOPICS & TIMES:What does a ski boot designer do in the summer? (4:10)Recapping our first Scotch conversation (10:08)What’s Your Fanciest &

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