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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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1:21:47

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (January 2026)

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2026/02/09

Cody & Jonathan discuss this weekend’s Olympic women’s downhill and Vonn’s comeback; ski jumping and a crazy scandal; Patagonia vs Pattie Gonia; new studies on the effects of ski wax and PFAS; what we’re reading & watching; and more.Note: We Want to Hear From You!We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or offer your hot takes for us to rate. You can email those to

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45:21

Off the Clock: Drew Bledsoe on Skiing, Football, & Wine

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2026/02/02

Today we are launching a new Blister Podcast special series, called, 'Off the Clock.’ And fittingly, given that the England Patriots are in the Super Bowl this Sunday, we are kicking things off with former New England Patriots quarterback, Drew Bledsoe. But what you might not know about this former #1 pick in the NFL draft is that his first love wasn’t football, it was skiing. And today, you’ll hear just how meaningful skiing has been to Drew throughout his entire life.Note: We Want to Hear From

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23:47

Mikaela Shiffrin's Record, Alex Honnold's Climb,...

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2026/01/27

The past few days have been filled with some incredible highs: Mikaela Shiffrin’s latest record; Alex Honnold’s latest climb; Eileen Gu’s ongoing run; Mark McMorris’ X Games dominance; and Ben Richards’ hot start on the FWT. But at the same time, we are all witnessing some staggering lows. And today, we talk about it all.Note: We Want to Hear From You!We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town

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1:52:46

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (December ‘25 &...

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2026/01/19

Cody & Jonathan discuss the seasons Lyndsey Vonn & Mikaela Shiffrin are having; the return of Bode Miller & Peak Skis; Alex Honnold’s upcoming live free solo on Netflix; whether ski areas fudge their snowfall and conditions reports; & Jonathan makes good on the bet he lost to Cody.Note: We Want to Hear From You!We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or

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55:49

Mountain Town Economics 2.0, w/ Jason Blevins (Part 1)

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2026/01/12

Today, Colorado Sun co-founder, Jason Blevins, is back to give us the latest on Telluride reopening and the end of the ski patrol strike; we discuss recent developments in affordable housing in Steamboat Springs; we look at various ownership models of ski areas (including what’s happening at Eldora in Colorado); and we ask the big questions: what are the responsibilities of the owners of ski areas, and how do we create more sustainable — and more stable — relationships between ski areas and mountain

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45:51

Telluride Closes, Ski Patrol Strikes, & the Future of...

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2025/12/30

On December 27, 2025, the Telluride Ski Patrol went on strike. Chuck Horning, the owner of Telluride Ski Resort, then closed the ski area indefinitely. So what is going on in Telluride? What does it mean for the town and residents of Telluride? And what does this strike — and others —say about the current state of mountain towns and the ski-resort industry? To discuss all of these things and more, we are talking with ski-industry reporter, Jason Blevins, the co-founder of the Colorado Sun, and the

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34:11

2 Big BLISTER Updates for 2026

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2025/12/22

Starting January 1, 2026, we’ve got some big BLISTER+ updates: we’ve heard your requests, and we’ve been able to add an additional 20 outdoor activities to BLISTER+, bringing the number up to 50 outdoor activities that are covered globally. So Jonathan Ellsworth and Kristin Sinnott discuss that, then talk about the 2026 Blister Summit that’s happening at Snowbird on April 13, 2026.Note: We Want to Hear From You!We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us to cover next

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2:01:30

Blister Podcast 10th Anniversary: Highlights,...

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2025/12/15

It’s hard to believe, but this week marks the 10th anniversary of the Blister Podcast. So to celebrate this milestone, we thought we’d share some of the highlights, lowlights, and crazy factoids about how this podcast came to be; how it led to the creation of the Blister Podcast Network; and what the next 10 years might look like.Note: We Want to Hear From You!We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing

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1:17:49

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (November 2025)

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2025/12/08

Cody and Jonathan discuss our national parks’ new passes; why president Trump pardoned a trail runner; the Most Canadian News; they rate your takes; and share what they’ve been reading & watching.Note: We Want to Hear From You!We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or offer your hot takes for us to rate. You can email those to us here.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get

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58:27

OpenSnow’s Joel Gratz on the Outlook for This Winter;...

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2025/12/02

Today we’ve got Joel Gratz, the founding meteorologist & CEO of OpenSnow, back on the show to talk about … snow! And snow forecasting. And what’s new in the world of weather modeling. And how AI is changing virtually everything in this space. So if you like snow and you like to know when & where the snow will fly, listen up!Note: We Want to Hear From You!We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing

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1:00:36

Setting a New Standard: Atomic’s Daron Rahlves,...

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2025/11/24

Jonathan talks with Atomic athletes Daron Rahlves and Janelle Yip, and Noah Wallace, the global manager for the Atomic freeski program. We get into what Daron and Janelle are doing just before ski season kicks off; the return of a beloved event put on by Daron; and Janelle tells the story of her gnarly crash this past winter. That then segues into why Atomic decided to cover their entire global freeski team with BLISTER+, and why we all want to see companies continue to take better care of their

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30:04

10 Quick Things: ‘Movie Premieres, Robots, &...

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2025/11/17

Jonathan shares some highlights and updates from the whirlwind of a trip he’s currently on.TOPICS & TIMES:1: LA / Santa Monica: Movie Premiere (1:00)2: Climbing / Climbing Shoes (6:18)3: Snowbound Expo: Ferreol, CARV, Burton (12:25)4: Robots: Boston Dynamics (16:26)5: Walden Pond (18:33)6: Burlington: Burton, J Skis, & Snowbeast (20:16)7: Back to CB, Skiing NEXT WEEK (22:33)8: Blister Studios (23:20)9: Our Mtn Bike Buyer’s Guide (24:56)10: Best Skis of the Century (27:36) Hosted on Acast

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54:21

Can We Future-Proof Public Lands? Working Together &...

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2025/11/10

How do you get everyone from cattle ranchers to cyclists, snowmobilers, hunters, wildlife biologists, indigenous tribes, and politicians from both sides of the aisle to agree on how to best manage, protect, and utilize our public lands? It ain’t easy.But the GORP Act took on this challenge, and its collaborative approach could serve as a blueprint for the future. So, we sat down with Jon Hare, Advocacy Director for High Country Conservation Advocates, to get the full story. We discuss why they’re

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1:42:13

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (October 2025)

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2025/11/04

Cody and Jonathan discuss CT’s most recent travel horror story; ski industry cartels?; Jim Morrison’s Everest ski descent; Kilian Jornet’s ‘States of Elevation’ project; Red Bull Rampage; Balin Miller; the extreme insurance premium hikes at Timberline Lodge; and what we’re reading & watching.Note: We Want to Hear From You!We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or

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56:25

Understanding Alaska & John McPhee's 'Coming into the...

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2025/10/27

Alaska is very much in the news these days, and understanding more about it and the Arctic has never been more important. That’s why Paul and Jonathan are discussing John McPhee’s book, Coming Into the Country, since it’s arguably the best book ever written about Alaska.Note: We Want to Hear From You!We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or offer your hot takes for us to

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1:16:23

Hashing Things Out: Lincoln Knowles, Cody Townsend, &...

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2025/10/20

On our last two ‘Reviewing the News’ episodes, Cody and Jonathan talked about Lincoln Knowles, a young climber, free soloist, and content creator who has been making waves in the climbing world. Today, Lincoln joins them to hash things out and discuss some big topics that have implications for the entire outdoor industry.Note: We Want to Hear From You!We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain

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1:05:23

Inside the Minds of Pro Skiers: Competition, Careers,...

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2025/10/13

At Blister Summit 2025, we brought together pro skiers Dane Tudor, Todd Ligare, Amy Jane David, and Stinius Skjøtskift for a wide-ranging and very candid conversation. These snowsports legends dove into everything from the current state of ski competitions to the moments that helped their skiing technique “click.” They share industry insights, career advice, and some hilarious personal stories — including how one of them nearly joined the military instead of becoming a pro skier.Note: We Want to

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1:29:39

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (September 2025)

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2025/10/06

Cody and Jonathan discuss Andrzej Bargiel’s ski descent of Everest; the return of the FIFTY+ project; the life of Jane Goodall; Outside Inc’s firing of Wes Siler; and Lincoln Knowles’ response to our last RTN conversation. Plus, they rate your takes and share what they’ve been reading & watching.Note: We Want to Hear From You!We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or

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1:42:33

20 Years of Flylow w/ Dan Abrams, Flylow President &...

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2025/09/29

Flylow turns 20 this year, so Jonathan talked to Flylow president & co-founder, Dan Abrams, about the big victories, scary setbacks, and endless challenges he’s seen. Then, have you ever wondered why some jackets cost $700 and others only $200? They walk through the Flylow lineup as an exercise to lay out exactly what you get and what you don’t at all these different price points.Note: We Want to Hear From You!We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us to cover next

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1:31:12

Free Speech & Thoreau's 'Walking' w/ Mountain...

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2025/09/22

Jonathan & Mountain Gazette editor, Mike Rogge, offer some thoughts on the current state of free speech, then discuss Thoreau’s great essay, “Walking,” and the new Mountain Gazette anthology, Print Ain’t Dead.Note: We Want to Hear From You!We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or offer your hot takes for us to rate. You can email those to us here.RELATED LINKS:Get

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