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BLISTER Podcast

The Blister Podcast from BLISTER is a series of wide-ranging conversations with athletes, authors, and influential figures in the outdoor industry about mountain culture, outdoor-industry news, books, films, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:29:29

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (August 2024)

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2024/09/03

Cody and Jonathan discuss summer skiing; the new FIS wildcard rule; some good news & some dumb news re: national parks; art exhibits at ski areas; their top-3 mountain towns; what they’re reading and watching; & more.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredGet Our Winter Buyer’s GuideTOPICS & TIMES:The Hundred (3:57)Portillo / Back on Skis (5:18)Athlete dropped for lack of social media (9:20)Fairness of New FIS Wildcard Rule? (17:46)Good News: $100 Million Grant for National Parks

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1:03:11

Atomic’s Jossi Wells, Tonje Kvivik, & Noah Wallace on...

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2024/08/19

“When we’re out there putting our bodies on the line, the last thing we want to be thinking is, am I going to be looked after if this goes wrong?” — Atomic athlete, Jossi WellsToday we’re talking with Atomic skiers Jossi Wells, Tonje Kvivik, and Noah Wallace about a topic that almost never gets discussed publicly, yet it’s an issue that most sponsored outdoor athletes have to deal with: as a professional athlete, it’s your job to go out there and push yourself and try to push the limits of your

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1:07:41

Rebecca Rusch & Carlos Perez on Mtn Biking, Gravel...

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2024/08/12

We talk with 7x world champion and 2x Hall of Fame inductee, Rebecca Rusch, and Bike Monkey founder, Carlos Perez, about mountain biking in the 2024 Olympics; whether gravel biking ought to be an Olympic sport; the the new Potato Olympics, and her signature event, Rebecca’s Private Idaho.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredListener Code for Rebecca’s Private Idaho: BLISTER RPICHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister PodcastOff The CouchTOPICS &

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1:32:40

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (July 2024)

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2024/08/05

Cody and Jonathan are back to talk about the Olympics; what makes someone an “athlete”; LeBron James & bikes; Amaury Pierron’s insane run; the Most Canadian News; what we’re reading and watching; & more.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredPre-Order our Winter Buyer’s GuideCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister PodcastOff The CouchTOPICS & TIMES:Dumb & Dumber (4:32)The Olympics (8:28)What is an “Athlete”? (14:25)The Election

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1:11:50

Brendan Leonard on Ultra-Something

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2024/07/31

Brendan Leonard (semi-rad.com) is back to talk you into (or maybe out of?) running ultramarathons; discuss junk food, foam rollers, lab mice, can’t-miss business ideas, and his fantastic new book, Ultra-Something, which everyone ought read — unless you identify as the boring person in your friend group. (That’s Jonathan’s opinion, not Brendan’s.)RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredUltra-Something: Order or Read 1st ChapterCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big

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33:26

Cars vs. Bikes

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2024/07/22

There is an uneasy coexistence of cars and bikes on the road, and cyclist injuries & deaths from collisions with cars and trucks are on the rise. So what’s being done to address this? What can you do — as a cyclist, and as a driver — to do your part? And what’s being done in car & truck technology to help the cause? We talk with the lead engineer of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) at General Motors who works on bicycle detection technology to help keep cyclists safer on the

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1:08:10

Skin & Ski 3 Million Feet in a Year?? Noah Dines’ Big...

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2024/07/15

Is it possible to skin and ski 3 million vertical feet in a year? On January 1, 2024, Noah Dines set out to find out, and so far, he’s doing incredibly well: on July 9, Noah crossed the 2 million vertical feet mark.So what prompted Noah to attempt this project? What does his typical day look like? What have been the biggest challenges so far, and what gear is he using to pull this off? I had lots of questions, and Noah offered lots of great answers to this conversation.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get

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1:13:19

The Team Behind the Team: USA Olympic Head Team...

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2024/07/08

When the world’s elite athletes compete later this month at the Olympic Games in Paris, who treats them? And when injuries happen, how are decisions made about whether the athlete can continue to compete? To answer these questions and how it all works, our guest is Dr. Gloria Beim, the Head Team Physician at the Olympic Games for Team USA.Jonathan and Dr. Beim talk about the Olympics and the medical teams that support athletes there, and they also discuss Dr. Beim’s truly remarkable story that led

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1:35:14

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (May & June 2024)

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2024/07/01

Cody and Jonathan discuss the announcement of two new action-sports leagues; the inclusion of women riders at Red Bull Rampage; the latest controversies re: mountaineer Nims Purja; questions about the awesomeness of Spring Energy’s sauce; supreme court rulings on liability waivers; what we’re reading & watching; & more.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister PodcastOff The CouchTOPICS & TIMES:Catching Up

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1:16:18

Adrian Ballinger on Everest, Ethics, & Unexplored Places

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2024/06/24

Mt. Everest: for some people, it still represents the holy grail of adventure. For others, it conjures up images of long queues, lots of trash, and a tourism industry that has gotten out of hand. So what is the truth about Everest, and why does it generate such strong feelings for so many of us?Our guest today is Adrian Ballinger, a climber, skier, mountain guide, and the founder and CEO of Alpenglow Expeditions. Adrian does an outstanding job of explaining the multiple sides of Everest, and the

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51:02

Here to Climb: Sasha DiGiulian on Fitting In,...

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2024/06/17

We talk to professional climber Sasha DiGiulian about her unconventional journey, major setbacks, & remarkable achievements in & beyond the climbing world. Plus, we go behind the scenes of the new documentary about her story - which debuts on 6.18.24 - Here to Climb.RELATED LINKS:Bag BalmBLISTER+ Climbers, Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:Sasha’s new film: Here to Climb (3:07)Injuries & Obstacles (5:19)How have 5 surgeries changed how you climb? (8:59)How has making this film

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1:02:18

Mike Hattrup: A Life in Skiing

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2024/06/10

We talk with U.S. Ski Hall of Famer, Mike Hattrup, about his days as a competitive mogul skier; being featured in iconic ski films like ‘The Blizzard of AAHHH’s’; his decades working in gear testing and development; and his latest role with Eleven Experience.RELATED LINKS:Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Eleven ExperienceTOPICS & TIMES:Sun Valley, Idaho (3:25)Mogul Skiing (7:41)Filming with Greg Stump (13:31)From Moguls to the Aiguille du Midi (16:45)Backcountry Safety Back Then (18:30)Mountain

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36:33

Hall of Famer Bill Walton on Life, Bikes, Music, & More

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2024/06/03

Last week, we lost Bill Walton, one of the greatest basketball players of all-time, and a person with an all-time love of bikes. Today, I talk about what Bill meant to me personally, and we’re republishing here the conversation I had with Bill back on our Bikes & Big Ideas podcast. If you didn’t know Bill, you should listen to this conversation. And if you did know Bill, this conversation will make clear why so many people love him, and were inspired by him.RELATED LINKS:Video: Our conversation

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50:10

Author Eric Blehm on Craig Kelly & ‘The Darkest White’

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2024/05/27

Our guest is Eric Blehm, author of The Darkest White., a book we think every snowboarder and skier should read. Today, we go behind the scenes with Eric to talk about the legend Craig Kelly; Eric’s extensive research on this project; and why The Darkest White is really (at least) 6 books in 1.RELATED LINKS:Episode Sponsor: bagbalm.comGet Yourself Covered: BLISTER+CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30CRAFTEDOff The CouchTOPICS & TIMES:What Inspired The Darkest

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58:25

Housing Solutions & Mountain Town Economics with Troy...

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2024/05/20

If you love skiing, snowboarding, trail running, or mountain biking, then why the hell do you need to know about things like short-term rentals, zoning codes, and accessory dwelling units? Because those things will impact whether or not you will be able to continue to ski, snowboard, run, bike, or live in some of your favorite places. So Troy Russ is back for another conversation about what we need to know — and do — re: housing issues and mountain town economics.RELATED LINKS:Get Yourself Covered:

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1:24:33

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

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2024/05/06

Dr. Len Necefer (founder of the Sonoran Avalanche Center & NativesOutdoors) is back 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.RELATED LINKS:Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Len’s Substack: All At OnceTOPICS & TIMES:Len’s Trip Up the CO River (5:04)U.S. College Campus Protests (8:37)Cloud Seeding (30:42)House Passes the EXPLORE Act (42:38)The Most Italian News

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1:16:40

A Brief-ish History of Blister with Jonathan...

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2024/04/22

So who was really behind the creation of BLISTER, how did the whole thing get started, and was it actually due to a misunderstanding over a couple of beers on the weekend of Independence Day, 2010? Today, Jonathan Ellsworth and Michael Clarke discuss all of the above, as well as giant tortoises, some keys to long-lasting friendships, and more.RELATED LINKS:Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+TOPICS & TIMES:Michael’s Role In Blister’s Existence (and Tortoises) (3:18)Michael’s Skiing Background

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56:55

Mountain Gazette owner, Mike Rogge on Feuds, Media...

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2024/04/15

Mountain Gazette owner, Mike Rogge, is back to discuss the ongoing feud I have with him; media coverage of the eclipse; two stories from the soon-to-be-released MG #201; what we’re reading and watching (including Bluey, Road House, and why Rogge often tells people to watch the movie, Cocktail with Tom Cruise), and more.RELATED LINKS:Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+TOPICS & TIMES:Our Ongoing Feud (3:34)Media Eclipse Coverage (11:17)Last Issue: #200 (15:24)Next Issue: #201 (25:26)Katie Burrell’s

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1:01:08

Angel Collinson, Mallory Duncan, Elyse Saugstad, &...

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2024/04/08

At our Blister Summit, Angel Collinson, Mallory Duncan, Elyse Saugstad, & Vasu Sojitra shared stories about their all-time favorite days in the mountains; their scariest experiences; times they were the most starstruck; what they wish they could tell their younger selves; and more. Watch on our YouTube Channel.RELATED LINKS:Blister Recommended Shop: SturtevantsGet Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Watch on our YouTube ChannelTOPICS & TIMES:How’d You Get into Skiing? (3:31)All-Time Favorite Day or

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1:29:28

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (March 2024)

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2024/04/01

Cody and Jonathan discuss the end of The Fifty; the Crankworx riders’ strike; JHMR’s parking lot controversy; the all-drugs-are-legal Olympic Games; the ‘Road House’ remake; & more.RELATED LINKS:Blister Recommended Shop: vpg.noGet Covered: BLISTER+TOPICS & TIMES:Catching Up, Cody’s Next 3 Months (0:00)The End of The Fifty? (7:35)Crankworx Canceled / Riders’ Strike (16:22)JHMR “Parking Hack” (41:26)The Enhanced Games (55:51)Ullr Sighting (1:10:18)What We’re Reading & Watching

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