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.

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Backflips in WC DH Qualifying (1:09)

Why this Film (4:14)

Aging Well (8:54)

Themes of Sustainability (12:38)

Favorite Bike Segments (16:04)

Story Line and Life Cycle of the Bike (22:32)

Bike Mechanic Scene (24:52)

The Riders in the Film (30:05)

Cam McCaul (31:46)

Does it Hold Up Today? (32:37)

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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.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Emily’s Golden Gate Project & Alex Honnold (5:20)

Vulnerability & Fear (13:32)

"Exposure" Therapy (17:14)

Girl Climber: Healthier Version of Free Solo (20:01)

Celebrating Hilaree Nelson (29:34)

Process of Making This Film (35:30)

Mental Challenge vs Physical Challenge (44:19)

Helmets: When / When Not to Wear One? (48:04)

Importance of Support Roles as partners (53:18)

From the Crux to the Finish (57:19)

Nail Polish! (1:02:42)

Where to Watch the Film (1:05:04)

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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?

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Why This Film? (3:02)

Most Rewatchable Scenes (22:26)

Best Lines (28:49)

What’s Aged the Best and Worst? (30:57)

‘Hottest Take’ Award (38:04)

Who Needed BLISTER+ the Most? (43:15)

‘Gimme More’ / ‘Gimme Less’ Award (44:47)t

Burning Questions / I Need Answers (46:04)

Attention Span Award (50:10)

Companion Film: Sequel, Prequel, or Spinoff? (50:57)

Memorabilia You Want the Most (52:01)

Best Life Lessons? (54:11)

Who Won The Movie? (56:13)

Our Final Grades (1:01:36)

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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.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Holy Shit (1:04)

Brage’s First Time Filming in BC & Bringing Back the Wood (4:23)

So Much Metal (6:50)

The Vision to Build Such an Insane Line (8:40)

Will Brage Return to Rampage? (15:03)

‘Trolldom’ vs ‘Foverish’ for favorite recent MTB edit? (19:13)

Sell Your Soul & Choose a Riding Style (20:30)

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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 stress of running out of water, and more.

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TOPICS & TIMES:  

Hannah Recaps Her Whole Enchilada FKT (1:04)

Why the Kokepelli FKT is a Beast (5:31)

Weather in the Desert & the Relentless Wind (6:54)

Planning for the White Rim Attempt (17:04)

Hardtail or Full-Suspension? (20:27)

FKT Pacing (29:53)

Film Crew Mishaps & Logistics? (34:51)

Demoralizing Sand (38:48)

Did She Have Any Fun? (40:02)

What if Any of her FKTs Get Broken? (47:46)

Where are FKTs Documented? (50:16)

Hannah’s Triple Crown Vision (51:45)

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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.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Why Brandon Semenuk is the GOAT (0:58)

Why This Series? (2:30)

Dylan & Simon’s 1st Time Seeing Brandon Ride (3:45)

Favorite Brandon Semenuk Edits (7:24)

How High Can the Bar Go for Short Bike Edits? (20:31)

Is this series SRAM saying Goodbye? (25:15)

Who is the Skiing Equivalent of Brandon Semenuk? (27:30)

Cinematography of ‘Foverish’ (30:45)

Is ‘Foreverish’ the Standard Now for all Bike Media? (33:09)

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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.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Why This Film? (1:19)

Kevin Bacon (7:18)

Most Rewatchable Scenes (25:30)

What’s Aged the Best? (46:07)

What’s Aged the Worst? (50:25)

‘Hottest Take’ Award (52:55)

Who Needed BLISTER+ the Most? (58:32)

Gimme More’ Award (1:00:31)

Would It Hold Up Today? (1:04:00)

Companion Film: Sequel, Prequel, or Spinoff? (1:06:28)

Memorabilia You Want the Most? (1:08:37)

Who Won The Movie? (1:11:45)

Our Final Grades (1:13:52)

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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.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Why This Film? (5:45)

Most Rewatchable Scenes (14:44)

What’s Aged the Best? (18:48)

What’s Aged the Worst? (33:26)

‘Hottest Take’ Award (41:02)

Who Needed BLISTER+ the Most? (49:30)

‘Gimme More’ Award (49:57)

Burning Questions / I Need Answers (51:00)

Companion Film: Sequel, Prequel, or Spinoff? (53:37)

Memorabilia You Want the Most (58:49)

Best Life Lessons? (59:58)

Who Won The Movie? (1:00:46)

Our Final Grades (1:02:50)

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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.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Why This Film? (2:08)

Most Rewatchable Scenes (26:14)

Best Lines (41:36)

What’s Aged the Best? (45:31)

What’s Aged the Worst? (47:59)

‘Hottest Take’ Award (1:02:32)

Who Needed BLISTER+ the Most? (1:10:47)

Burning Questions / I Need Answers (1:13:45)

Memorabilia You Want the Most (1:20:36)

Best Life Lesson? (1:23:01)

Who Won The Movie? (1:24:37)

Our Final Grades (1:27:40)

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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.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Why This Film? (2:03)

Most Rewatchable Scenes (11:05)

Best Lines (18:14)

What’s Aged the Best? (23:46)

What’s Aged the Worst? (25:52)

‘Hottest Take’ Award (26:33)

Who Needed BLISTER+ the Most? (27:24)

‘Gimme More’ Award (28:27)

‘Gimme Less’ Award (31:00)

Burning Questions / I Need Answers (33:26)

Memorabilia You Want the Most (36:09)

Best Life Lesson? (38:08)

Who Won The Movie? (41:00)

Our Final Grades (43:50)

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