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Blister Cinematic

BLISTER (blisterreview.com)

Blister Cinematic is the new movie podcast from BLISTER that brings on your favorite skiers, snowboarders, climbers, runners, filmmakers, and outdoor personalities to revisit and dissect the most iconic ski, snowboard, and outdoor films of all time; discuss their personal favorites; reassess the underappreciated movies of the past; and highlight new and upcoming projects that ought to be on your radar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

tv & film film reviews

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58:22

‘Farming Turns’ w/ Chris Rubens & Jonathan Ellsworth

Blister Cinematic ·

2025/11/18

Chris Rubens is a professional skier and a professional farmer. His film, ‘Farming Turns’ (available on YouTube 11.19.25), explores both, as well as friendship, family, and how to create life that better aligns with your values. Plus, there’s a great cameo from Chris’ longtime friend, Hoji.Let Us Know Your Thoughts!Email us here or leave a comment on our site with your hot take or thoughts on the film. Or tell us which movies you’d like to see us cover on Blister Cinematic.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get

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59:43

Chris Benchetler on 'Mountains of the Moon'

Blister Cinematic ·

2025/11/11

Chris Benchetler has been working for years on his latest, massive project, Mountains of the Moon. And today, you’ll hear Chris talk about why this is both his most ambitious project — and perhaps his most personal project — yet.Let Us Know Your Thoughts!Email us here or leave a comment on our site with your hot take or thoughts on the film. Or tell us which movies you’d like to see us cover on Blister Cinematic.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredGet Our Newsletter & Weekly Gear

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1:02:29

Phil Casabon on 'ORNADA,' Armada's New Team Film

Blister Cinematic ·

2025/11/04

Today we are talking with one of the most creative skiers to ever do it, BDog, aka, Phil Casabon, about this banger of a film, ORNADA, which is the first team film put out by Armada in over a decade. In addition to having a killer segment in the film, Phil is also the co-editor, co-director, and co-producer of the film, and, in this conversation, Phil lays out his Top-5 movies & Top-5 ski films of all time.Let Us Know Your Thoughts!Email us here or leave a comment on our site with your hot take

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1:22:49

'Shredder' w/ Jonathan Ellsworth & Justin Bobb

Blister Cinematic ·

2025/10/28

In honor of Halloween, we are talking about Shredder. And this is one of the most important conversations we’ve ever had here at Blister, because we aren’t sure that anybody’s actually seen this film, and we are on a mission to change that. So please enjoy our conversation about this amazing ski / snowboard / comedy / horror / slasher film, Shredder.Let Us Know Your Thoughts!Email us here or leave a comment on our site with your hot take or thoughts on the film. Or tell us which movies you’d like to

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1:22:20

'LISTERS: A Glimpse Into Extreme Birdwatching' w/...

Blister Cinematic ·

2025/10/21

LISTERS: A Glimpse Into Extreme Birdwatching is the hilarious — and surprisingly heartfelt — documentary you didn’t know you needed in your life. But you do. And today, Luke, Eli, and Jonathan make an impassioned case for why you do.Let Us Know Your Thoughts!Email us here or leave a comment on our site with your hot take or thoughts on the film. Or tell us which movies you’d like to see us cover on Blister Cinematic.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredBlister Studios: Our New YouTube

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1:26:01

'Pressure Drop' + 30 Years of TGR w/ Todd Jones &...

Blister Cinematic ·

2025/10/14

For 30 years now, Teton Gravity Research has been capturing, celebrating, and often driving ski & snowboard culture. So Jonathan talks with TGR co-founder, Todd Jones, then pro skier, Nick McNutt, about the past, present, & future of Teton Gravity Research, and their excellent new film, Pressure Drop.Let Us Know Your Thoughts!Email us here or leave a comment on our site with your hot take or thoughts on the film. Or tell us which movies you’d like to see us cover on Blister Cinematic.RELATED

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40:27

'Life Cycles' w/ Dylan Wood & Simon Stewart

Blister Cinematic ·

2025/09/23

Fifteen years ago, ‘Life Cycles’ was released and changed the perception of what a Mountain Bike film could be. Today, Simon and Dylan talk about this fantastic film, one of Simon’s personal favorites, and how it combines art, breathtaking cinematography, beautiful riding, with a story that weaves it all together with a message that’s more relevant today than when it first came out.Let Us Know Your Thoughts!Email us here or leave a comment on our site with your hot take or thoughts on the film. Or

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1:10:26

'Girl Climber' w/ Emily Harrington, Amie...

Blister Cinematic ·

2025/09/16

Amie & Jonathan talk with @Emily Harrington about her fantastic new film, and go behind the scenes of her project to free-climb the Golden Gate route on Yosemite's El Capitan in under 24 hours. This is a must-see movie, and this conversation makes it clear why.Let Us Know Your Thoughts!Email us here or leave a comment on our site with your hot take or thoughts on the film. Or tell us which movies you’d like to see us cover on Blister Cinematic.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered@Emily

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1:09:07

'Wild' w/ Amie Engerbretson & Jonathan Ellsworth

Blister Cinematic ·

2025/09/09

Amie & Jonathan discuss Wild, Cheryl Strayed’s best-selling book that was turned into a hit movie starring Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern — both of whom were nominated for Oscars for their stellar performances. So what’s aged the best? What’s aged the worst? And how many arguments will Amie and Jonathan get into this episode?Let Us Know Your Thoughts!Email us here or leave a comment on our site with your hot take or thoughts on the film. Or tell us which movies you’d like to see us cover on

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28:31

Brage Vestavik, 'Trolldom' w/ Dylan Wood & Simon Stewart

Blister Cinematic ·

2025/09/02

Brage Vestavik just dropped one of the most savage mountain bike edits we’ve ever seen. It’s gripping and raw, with huge-consequence riding. So today, Dylan and Simon dissect it all, then ask: ‘Thor’s hammer, or a surgeon’s scalpel?’ as they compare it against Brandon Semenuk’s latest edit and debate the dramatic difference between Brage Vestavik’s jaw-dropping ‘Trolldom’ versus the precision of Brandon Semenuk’s ‘Fovereish’ series.Let Us Know Your Thoughts!Email us here or leave a comment on our

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54:30

‘Chasing The Triple Crown’ with Hannah Otto

Blister Cinematic ·

2025/08/19

What do you do when you have a film crew that doesn't ride motos and an FKT (fastest known time) route where motos are the only option? Hannah Otto joins Simon to give us a look behind the scenes of her new film documenting her White Rim FKT, and gets into what it takes to not only ride fast in the harsh Utah desert … but also film it. Hannah opens up about obsessing over tiny details, her decision to go against the grain for her bike choice, where to stuff the ridiculous amount of energy gels, the

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40:56

Brandon Semenuk’s ‘Foreverish’ Series w/ Dylan Wood &...

Blister Cinematic ·

2025/08/05

When the GOAT drops a new edit, you’re damn right we’re gonna watch it, and Brandon Semenuk’s new series ‘Foreverish’ has raised the bar yet again for cinematography and riding level. But what, exactly, is the ‘Foreverish’ series? Does it represent the new direction of — and new standard for — bike media? Or is it SRAM’s tribute and farewell to Brandon after twenty years? Simon Stewart and Dylan Wood discuss these questions and what might be in store for the final chapter in the series.Let Us Know

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1:19:38

‘Quicksilver’ w/ Steve Smith & Simon Stewart

Blister Cinematic ·

2025/07/29

Who better to discuss the great 80’s movie ‘Quicksilver’ than a former San Francisco bike messenger? Steve Smith (allthehailblackmarket.com) joins Blister senior editor, Simon Stewart, to talk about this film starring a very young Kevin Bacon, and the lads get right into why it had a memorable bike influence on them. Of course, Steve weighs in on how realistic the film is, what’s aged the best, what’s aged the worst, and just what the hell Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon is all about.Let Us Know Your

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1:08:43

'Johnny Tsunami' w/ Mike Rogge, Justin Bobb, &...

Blister Cinematic ·

2025/07/22

Is it possible that a Disney kids movie from 1999 is the single best movie ever made about the age-old clash between skiers & snowboarders? It is, and ‘Johnny Tsunami’ is also a contender for our highest award, the ‘Single Best Film in its Class.’ You gotta tune in for this one.Let Us Know Your Thoughts!Email us here or leave a comment on our site with your hot take or thoughts on the film. Or tell us which movies you’d like to see us cover on Blister Cinematic.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get

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1:34:52

'Inception' w/ Ian McIntosh, Todd Ligare, & Jonathan...

Blister Cinematic ·

2025/07/15

Today we’ve got a blockbuster conversation about a blockbuster film. Professional skier, Ian McIntosh, was Leonardo DiCaprio’s stunt double for the ski scenes in ‘Inception’, and he’s got a bunch of fantastic behind-the-scenes stories to share. And the idea for this conversation came from professional skier, Todd Ligare, who brings his own great questions for Ian and provides excellent answers for our film awards for this movie.Let Us Know Your Thoughts!Email us here or leave a comment below with

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49:18

'180° South: Conquerors of the Useless' w/ Luke Koppa...

Blister Cinematic ·

2025/07/08

What film has had the greatest impact on Blister’s managing editor, Luke Koppa? The one we’re talking about today. ‘180° South’ details the adventures, friendship, and philosophies of Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tomkins; it documents Jeff Johnson’s attempt to retrace their 1968 trip to Patagonia; it features an all-time soundtrack and the animation & artwork of Geoff McFetridge; and the film is just as relevant today as it was when it came out 15 years ago.Let Us Know Your Thoughts!Email us here or

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1:27:34

'Ski Party' w/ Amie Engerbretson & Jonathan Ellsworth

Blister Cinematic ·

2025/07/01

Today we’re talking about a film that just celebrated its 60th anniversary. ’Ski Party’ came out on June 30, 1965; it stars a couple major actors and singers; and when we recently learned of its existence, we immediately knew who we needed to recruit to watch and discuss this movie: Amie Engerbretson.Is ‘Ski Party’ a great movie? In some ways, Yes. Is it also a terrible movie? Maybe. But should you watch it? Definitely! And today you’re going to hear Amie and Jonathan talk about it all, including

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1:05:32

'Unbreakable: The Western States 100' w/ Cody...

Blister Cinematic ·

2025/06/24

Last week we discussed Forrest Gump, a film that Brendan Leonard believes introduced millions of people to ultrarunning. Today, Cody and Jonathan discuss what many regard as the greatest ultra film of all time, ‘Unbreakable: The Western States 100.’ It documents the 2010 running of Western States, and the 2025 race happens this Saturday, June 28. As always, Cody and I discuss what’s aged the best, what’s aged the worst, who needed BLISTER+ the most, and more.Let Us Know Your Thoughts!Email us here

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1:23:08

'Forrest Gump' w/ Brendan Leonard & Jonathan Ellsworth

Blister Cinematic ·

2025/06/17

Forrest Gump premiered on June 23, 1994, then went on to get nominated for 13 Oscar awards, and Tom Hanks won for Best Actor. But according to Brendan Leonard (semi-rad.com), the real story is that this blockbuster film introduced millions of people to the sport of ultrarunning. So Brendan and Jonathan discuss that, plus what’s aged the best, what’s aged the worst, who needed BLISTER+ the most, and more.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:Why This Film?(1:18)Impressions

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1:22:38

'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' w/ Jonathan Ellsworth &...

Blister Cinematic ·

2025/06/10

On this day — June 10 — in 1982, ‘E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial’ premiered in the USA. This film by Steven Spielberg won multiple Oscar awards, became the highest-grossing film of all time, and caused a significant boost in BMX-style bike sales. So today, Jonathan Ellsworth & Simon Stewart revisit E.T. and discuss what’s aged the best, what’s aged the worst, “loose parenting,” Reese’s Pieces, who needed BLISTER+ the most, and more.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered2019 E.T. Commercial /

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