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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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1:04:22

Assessing Greatness: The Art & Craft of Tennis, Great...

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2023/07/12

Today’s conversation explores the broader question of how to assess greatness? To get there, Jonathan Ellsworth and Troy Russ discuss the art & craft of tennis (and whether it is the greatest of all sports?); the art & craft of great sports writing (and whether David Foster Wallace’s essay, Roger Federer as Religious Experience is the pinnacle of the form?); and finally, we discuss Troy’s Top 5 All-Time Tennis Players, which leads us back into the big question of how to think about assessing

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48:28

Paradigm Winery’s Marilyn Harris on Napa Valley & the...

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2023/06/28

Today, Napa Valley is home to some of the most respected wineries and coveted wines being produced, but not too long ago, it was a sleepy farm community. So in this conversation, Jonathan talks with Marilyn Harris of Paradigm Winery about how Napa … became Napa. Marilyn and her husband, Ren, own Paradigm Winery in Oakville, CA, and they’ve had a front-row seat — and played a first-hand role — in the evolution of Napa Valley.TOPICS & TIMES:How I met Marilyn & her lifelong history in Napa

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1:02:14

Green Beans, Pendulum Swings, & First Crack w/ Royal...

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2023/06/21

Last week, Jonathan headed to The Crown in Oakland, California, which is the Coffee Lab and Tasting Room of Royal Coffee. He was there to sample experimental coffee drinks, meet with Royal Coffee CEO, Max Nicholas-Fulmer — whose favorite ski is the Moment Blister Pro — and to discuss the world of specialty “green” (not-yet-roasted) coffee.Max and Jonathan discuss the history of changing coffee preferences; the business of importing green beans; the stages of roasting coffee (do you know about first

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1:14:45

Rum Rules: Montanya Distillers’ Karen Hoskin

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2023/06/14

Today we’re discussing the rules of rum with Karen Hoskin, founder of Montanya Distillers, which produces some of the best rum in the country — right here in Crested Butte, Colorado.If you’re someone who hasn’t been all that into rum, this conversation will shed light on why you might have felt that way; explain why Karen doesn’t make Montanya’s rum the way that a lot of mainstream rum is produced; and is a pretty amazing crash course in the history of rum, rum culture, the longstanding tradition of

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51:10

Bravus Brewing Company: Elevating NA Beer

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2023/05/31

Not all beer is created equal, and that certainly goes for NA beer, too. So what’s the secret? Bravus Brewing Company has been making some of the very best NA beer out there, so I headed to Bravus’ headquarters in Anaheim, CA, to meet up with Bravus founder, Philip Brandes. We talked about what led Philip to start a non-alcoholic craft brewery back in 2015; what Philip regards as some of the better - and worse - ways of making craft NA beer; and more.TOPICS & TIMESThe NA Beer Space Today

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1:05:52

Adventures in HomeBrewing, Distilling, & Coffee...

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2023/05/24

Before Alex LeBlanc started Calibration Coffee Lab in Greenville, South Carolina, he was a mechanical engineer by trade, a home brewer, a home distiller, and a home coffee roaster. So what led him to leave the world of engineering to start Calibration Coffee Lab, and roast beans for a living? And how did he go about doing it? This conversation is about the process of turning your passion into a business, and the process of creating some very good roasts, too.Want to try some Calibration coffee

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1:21:15

Drinking Gold: Coffee Gear, Pt. 3, with ON3P Skis'...

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2023/05/17

ON3P Skis founder, Scott Andrus, is back on CRAFTED to go deep into the weeds about the various gear options out there to make great coffee and espresso. We discuss the very inexpensive options; $1000 coffee grinders; Scott’s mind-blowing “Coffee Checklist for Jonathan”; and more. It’s an amazing, slightly terrifying, definitely fun conversation about Drinking Gold and the gear used to make it.TOPICS & TIMES:Affordable Options (4:49)Pour Over Options (6:34)The Confusing World of New Coffee

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1:21:18

Guitars & Guitar Making with Fretboard Journal’s...

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2023/05/11

Today we’re talking all things guitars and guitar making with a fantastic guide to this world, Jason Verlinde, publisher of the Fretboard Journal. Jason and Jonathan discuss how and where guitars are being made; boutique vs. mass market brands; who is pushing innovation; guitar quivers; the greatest guitarists ever; and (much to Jonathan’s delight) Blind Willie McTell.TOPICS & TIMES:Gear Nerdery & Vintage Amps (4:44)Fretboard Journal (6:38)Loving Guitars, but not Guitar Media (8:05)How &

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1:06:33

Tea: Origins, Trends, & State of the Union with JING...

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2023/04/12

Jonathan talks to JING Tea founder, Ed Eisler, about the origins, production, and culture of tea; “Duckshit” tea; what goes into making an exceptional cup of tea; the pros and cons of coffee vs tea; trends in the tea world, and more.TOPICS & TIMES:Starting JING (5:47)Single Malt & Craft Tea (16:08)Coffee vs Tea (20:25)Caffeine & Flavor (33:10)Milk in Tea? The Debate (39:30)What Makes Great Tea Leaves? (43:47)Trends & State Of The Union (47:51)Brewing Tea (57:43)RELATED LINKSBlister

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1:10:27

Beer Collabs: A Love Story (New Image Brewing x...

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2023/04/05

Why are there so many collabs in the craft beer world? We talk to Offset Bier co-founder, Conor Brown, and New Image Brewing founder, Brandon Capps, for answers, and also about the new collabs they’ve just released; “New World” or “West Coast” pilsners; snooty bike shops; skiing pow; barley wine; & more.TOPICS & TIMES:Offset Bier (4:40)New Image Brewing (6:51)Why So Many Beer Collabs? (8:27)Historic / Favorite Collabs? (12:43)How Conor & Brendan Met (15:04)Skiing Powder (17:06)Offset

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1:09:35

Artist Geoff McFetridge on 'Return to Stoner Forest,'...

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2023/03/01

The artist & designer, Geoff McFetridge came to CB to pay us a visit, and in this conversation, he & Jonathan discuss his current show in LA, Return to Stoner Forest; culture & commerce; Geoff’s approach to collaborations; the new film, ‘Geoff McFetridge: Drawing a Life,’ & more.TOPICS & TIMES:The Morning Show from CB (5:04)Geoff’s Show: Return To Stoner Forest (8:20)Bigfoot (23:51)Interpreting Art (33:52)Culture & Commerce, Apple Watch & Hermès (39:51)Geoff’s Approach to

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1:11:21

In Search of the 'Best' Coffee Gear (& Ski Boots),...

CRAFTED ·

2023/02/08

Sam Higby, co-owner of First Ascent Coffee Roasters, joins Jonathan to talk pour overs, grinders, brewing at altitude, programmability, and more. Listen up, then let us know what your pick is for the best coffee-making setup out there.TOPICS & TIMES:Sam’s Coffee Background (4:03)Why Coffee Gear Conversations Matter (12:17)Brevilles, MoccaMasters, & 3rd-Wave Coffee (13:39)Pour Overs(21:12)Time Management & Bean Justice (28:00)Grinders & Price Points (38:48)The Curse of Good Coffee

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1:00:14

In Search of the ‘Best’ Coffee Gear, Pt. 1: Andrew...

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2023/02/02

What’s the best way to make coffee? Very strong opinions abound, and Jonathan is currently caught up in trying to figure out the right answer for himself; so he’s recruiting some friends and experts to help. First up is Andrew Gardner. They talk about coffee and life priorities; coffee and cycling culture; how to think about the cost vs the quality of coffee-making equipment; and whether Jonathan should keep or return this new Breville semi-automatic espresso maker that’s sitting in an unopened box

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1:09:18

Amateur Hour: BLISTER founder, Jonathan Ellsworth, on...

CRAFTED ·

2023/01/25

Today on CRAFTED, our podcast producer extraordinaire, the Strikingly Handsome Justin Bobb, is talking about watches with Jonathan Ellsworth for our latest edition of Amateur Hour. You’ll hear what caused Jonathan to stop ignoring timepieces and start appreciating the craftsmanship of this category; watches vs. outdoor gear; why he thinks watches are particularly important and interesting today; and more.TOPICS & TIMES:"Horology" (2:59)'Mechanical / Automatic' vs. 'Quartz' (6:43)Why Watches

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1:38:03

Amateur Hour: Atomic's Matt Manser on Scotch (Part 1)

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2022/12/21

When Atomic Ski Boots Product Manager, Matt Manser, isn’t nerding out about ski boots … he’s nerding out about Scotch. And in this conversation, Matt and Jonathan discuss butt casks and blood tubs; why cask size matters; barrel-aged ski boots; tea spoons; single malts vs. blends; and more.TOPICS & TIMES:Scotch or Scotches? (5:16)Scotch, Bourbon, & Campfires (10:17)5 Regions of Scotland Whisky (12:20)Arran 10 Yr Single Malt (17:16)Single Malt vs Blends (18:52)Proof & Rules for Distilling

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39:27

CORK: Holiday Edition

CRAFTED ·

2022/12/14

Danielle and Katie Nichols — the sisters behind CORK Natural Wine Shop & Restaurant in Stowe, Vermont — are back on CRAFTED to talk more about “natural wine”; discuss Italy, “priest stranglers,” and Corksicles; offer advice on holiday gift buying; and tell us about the revamped CORK Wine Club.TOPICS & TIMES:Natural Wine (4:27)Holiday Gift Help (15:24)Price Points & Natural Wine Importers (18:45)Cork Wine Club (29:44)Priest Stranglers & Connections in Italy (29:45)Curating the Market

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33:33

Art, Gear, & Beer: Blister Artist Series w/ John...

CRAFTED ·

2022/12/07

Artist, John Fellows, and New Image Brewing founder & head brewer, Brandon Capps, are back on CRAFTED to discuss our Blister Artist Series collab. John talks about his inspiration for the art and how he produced it; Brandon talks about creating the beer by starting with John’s artwork; Jonathan talks about how he came up with the name of the beer (Ambulation); and we also discuss the difference between an IPA & Double IPA; wabi sabi & kintsugi; and more.TOPICS & TIMES:Creating the

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58:36

Gelato: Alberto & Julia Bati of My Sugar Gelato...

CRAFTED ·

2022/11/23

This past June, Jonathan Ellsworth stumbled across a gelateria in Firenze (Florence) Italy, that basically changed his life. Because after going there every day — usually twice a day — he knew that he would have to come back to Florence and sit down for a CRAFTED conversation with Alberto and Julia Bati, owners of My Sugar Gelato Artigianale, to talk about the craft (and the hard work) of making some of the best gelato in the world. Here is that conversation, fresh from Florence.TOPICS &

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52:26

Amateur Hour: ON3P Skis founder, Scott Andrus, on Knives

CRAFTED ·

2022/11/09

In the ski world, ON3P Skis founder, Scott Andrus, is known for being maniacal about the craft of building skis. But today, we talk with Scott about his other obsession: knives. We discuss how Scott got into knives; knife quivers; patina chasing; price ranges; cutting boards; and more.TOPICS & TIMES:Your background & ON3P Skis (6:27)How & when did you get into knives? (8:45)What do you call the type of knives that you are into? (10:02)Difference between good vs mediocre knife

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1:03:51

The Art & Science of Whiskey, with Liz Rhoades,...

CRAFTED ·

2022/11/02

We headed back to Shoreham, Vermont, to sit down with the head of whiskey development at WhistlePig, Liz Rhoades, to dive deep into the art and science of distilling, sourcing, yeast strains, specific types of rye, non-alcoholic whiskey, and … WhistlePig’s new bourbon.TOPICS & TIMES:Liz’s background & role at WhistlePig (3:46)What’s a “Diploma Distiller”? (7:27)Fermentation Science, Biochemistry, & Nutraceutical Beer (10:14)Whiskey as the “Beer Afterlife” (14:15)The Workers of Whiskey:

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