Cody and Jonathan discuss the life & legacy of Hilaree Nelson; Yvon Chouinard giving away Patagonia; Kipchoge & GOATs; burro racing; mountain sex; what we’re reading & watching; Cormac McCarthy; the return of The 50 Project; and more. TOPICS & TIMES:Hilaree Nelson: Life & Legacy (2:45)Yvon Chouinard’s Gift (15:46)Kipchoge & GOAT Culture (28:55)Alaskan Gold: Yeti Coolers? (35:47)The Most Canadian News (38:07)Burro Racing (39:18)What actually is a “Mtn Town”? (42:31)Mountain Sex (48:59)What We’re Reading & Watching (55:41)The Fifty Project is Back! (1:08:26)RELATED LINKS:Become a Blister Member / Get our Buyer’s GuideSubscribe to our Gear Giveaways & NewsletterSEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30
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Reviewing the News & Mountain Sex w/ Cody Townsend (September 2022)

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

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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 Once TOPICS & 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 (46:21) What We’re Reading & Watching (50:36) Graham Zimmerman, A Fine Line John Farella, The Main Stalk Brendan Leonard, Ultra-Something  Fantastic Fungi Skiing Mushroom Moguls? (1:11:21) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 CRAFTED  Off The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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 (10:08) Jonathan’s Intro to Skiing (15:06) Forming Opinions on Skis (20:44) How Blister Started Reviewing Gear (25:46) Outsider’s Perspective on the Ski Industry (31:29) What’s Changed Since Blister Started? (38:12) What Would You Do Differently? (45:35) Longevity & Assessing Risk (52:48) Maintaining Long-Lasting Friendships (1:04:44) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED  GEAR:30 Bikes & Big Ideas Off The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Brief-ish History of Blister with Jonathan Ellsworth and Michael Clarke

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 piece (27:11) Appalachian Trail piece (34:38) What We’re Reading & Watching (40:25) Blister Cinematic Tease (50:09) How to Get MG issue #201 (51:16) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED  GEAR:30 Bikes & Big Ideas Off The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mountain Gazette owner, Mike Rogge on Feuds, Media Coverage, Movies, & More

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: Sturtevants Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Watch on our YouTube Channel TOPICS & TIMES: How’d You Get into Skiing? (3:31) All-Time Favorite Day or Trip? (10:24) Scariest Experience? (24:26) Most Starstruck Moment? (36:41) Advice For Your Younger Selves? (47:06) Different Forms of Inspiration? (50:32) *Why* Do You Do What You’re Doing? (53:03) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED  GEAR:30 Bikes & Big Ideas Off The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Angel Collinson, Mallory Duncan, Elyse Saugstad, & Vasu Sojitra: Stories from the Field

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.no Get 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 (1:23:33) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED  GEAR:30 Bikes & Big Ideas Off The Couch 
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Reviewing the News & Mountain Sex w/ Cody Townsend (September 2022)

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