Episodes

  • Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (September 2026)

    Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (September 2026)
    Oct 5 2026
    Cody and Jonathan discuss Vail Resorts’ proxy fight; the upcoming ‘Super El Niño’ season; ski areas & daylight savings legislation; 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. Email us at: info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS: FactorMeals.com - code: BLISTERPOD50OFF BLISTER+ Get Covered Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways TOPICS & TIMES Shoutouts: BLISTER+ Members (0:44) Gear Closets & NYC (2:30) Vail Resorts' Proxy Battle (7:59) The Future of Mega Ski Passes (28:44) ‘Super El Nino’ Season: What’s It Mean? (36:18) Community-Owned, Public Ski Areas (45:43) Ski Areas Against Daylight Savings Legislation? (54:10) What We’re Reading & Watching (59:55) NFL Talk (1:16:43) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: The Blister Vault Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Founder’s Story: Creating Red Bull Rampage

    Founder’s Story: Creating Red Bull Rampage
    Sep 28 2026
    Next week in Virgin, Utah, Red Bull Rampage will celebrate its 25th anniversary. And today, we talk to Todd Barber, the creator of what is arguably the most spectacular and mind-melting athletic event in the world, about the origins and evolution of the event. Many of us have strong opinions about Rampage, and this conversation provides a lot of important context to inform those opinions. 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. Email us at: info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS: Quince.com/blister BLISTER+ Get Covered Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways TOPICS & TIMES: The Origins of Red Bull Rampage (2:38) Stand-Out Moments from 25 Years (6:43) Wood Features (12:46) What Has Progressed More, Digging or Riding? (14:34) Women at Rampage (17:16) Last Year’s Rampage (24:06) The Invitation Process (30:34) Preview Next Week’s Comp (36:56) The Original Venue (40:02) Potential Venues Outside of Utah? (42:23) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: The Blister Vault Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30
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    47 mins
  • A Tribute to Jeremy Nobis; Norman Rockwell’s Influence; & the AI Alarms w/ Mountain Gazette’s Mike Rogge

    A Tribute to Jeremy Nobis; Norman Rockwell’s Influence; & the AI Alarms w/ Mountain Gazette’s Mike Rogge
    Sep 21 2026
    Mountain Gazette owner & editor, Mike Rogge, joins Jonathan to pay tribute to the skier, Jeremy Nobis; discuss the artist Norman Rockwell’s depictions of the outdoors; and share their thoughts on the recent alarming warnings about AI. 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. Email us at: info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS: Momentous Factor BLISTER+ Get Covered Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways TOPICS & TIMES How to Save $14,000 (0:52) The Recent AI Warnings (2:13) Mountain Gazette’s 60th Anniversary (20:23) Norman Rockwell’s Depictions of the Outdoors (21:30) Hereyago (29:06) Jeremy Nobis & Ski Culture (35:00) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: The Blister Vault Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30
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    56 mins
  • Alex Honnold

    Alex Honnold
    Sep 14 2026
    Jonathan recently met up with Alex in Las Vegas, and today, you’ll hear their conversation about his depiction in 'The Dark Wizard'; base jumping vs free soloing; his Netflix event in Taipei; the Honnold Foundation; 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. Email us at: info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS: Quince.com/blister DraftKings.com - code: Blister BLISTER+ Get Covered Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways TOPICS & TIMES Alex’s Stroll Up the Matterhorn (3:34) Living in Las Vegas (10:18) The Honnold Foundation (13:47) Solar & Renewables (19:49) Taipei, Netflix, & Megaskyscrapers (28:04) The Dark Wizard & Dean Potter (34:57) Base Jumping, Wingsuiting, & Freesoloing (46:44) Training (50:27) Books (52:47) Alex’s ‘Climbing Gold’ Podcast (56:15) Alex’s ‘Planet Visionaries’ Podcast (1:02:08) A Recent Best Read (1:10:45) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: The Blister Vault Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (August 2026)

    Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (August 2026)
    Sep 7 2026
    Cody and Jonathan discuss skiing in Portillo; the roadless rule repeal; whether Vail Resorts will sell some of their ski areas; using AI for expedition beta; recent avalanche safety fines; the Most ‘American’ News; what they're reading & watching; & more. Note: We Want to Hear From You! Tell 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. Email us at: info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS: DraftKings.com - code: Blister FactorMeals.com - code: BLISTERPOD50OFF BLISTER+ Get Covered Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways TOPICS & TIMES News & Shoutouts (0:00) Portillo & Vegas (3:03) Crowdsourcing Jonathan’s Punishment (9:12) Roadless Rule Repeal (11:06) Will Vail Resorts Sell Off Some Ski Areas? (19:37) A.I. & Expedition Planning (28:42) Blackbird Guides Fined (35:48) The Most ‘American’ News (52:11) What We’re Reading & Watching (58:54) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: The Blister Vault Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Shakespeare & Comp Skiing w/ Rachel Burks

    Shakespeare & Comp Skiing w/ Rachel Burks
    Sep 3 2026
    Today we’re sharing the most surprising moment Jonathan Ellsworth ever had on a podcast, and it comes from a conversation that many pro skiers and ski-industry people have said is their favorite episode. It’s from Jonathan’s conversation with skier, Rachel Burks, back in 2019. 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. Email us at: ⁠info@blisterreview.com⁠ RELATED LINKS: ⁠DraftKings.com⁠ - code: Blister ⁠LiveMomentous.com⁠ - code: Blister Get Yourself Covered: ⁠BLISTER+⁠ ⁠Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide⁠ ⁠Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways⁠ For the Full Episode: ⁠Blister, Ep.107⁠ CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: ⁠Blister Podcast⁠ ⁠Blister Cinematic⁠ ⁠CRAFTED⁠ ⁠Bikes & Big Ideas⁠ ⁠GEAR:30⁠
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    20 mins
  • Off the Clock: Congresswoman Susie Lee

    Off the Clock: Congresswoman Susie Lee
    Aug 31 2026
    Congresswoman Susie Lee represents Nevada’s 3rd District, and she’s a diehard skier & mountain biker. Yesterday, she and Jonathan Ellsworth went mountain biking, then recorded this conversation about her love of the outdoors; her life in politics; how she makes time for both; 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. Email us at: info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS: DraftKings.com - code: Blister LiveMomentous.com - code: Blister Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways TOPICS & TIMES: Our Mountain Bike Ride (3:07) Nevada, D.C., Alaska (4:53) When Did You Get into Outdoor Sports? (6:14) How Do You Balance Getting Out w/ Life in Politics? (7:32) Kids, Social Media, & the Future (20:02) When & How Did You Get Involved in Politics? (24:50) Public Lands & Climate Issues (28:57) Why Bipartisanship is Crucial (33:48) The Uniqueness of Nevada’s 3rd District (46:57) If You Had to Choose One: Skiing or Biking? (53:57) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: The Blister Vault Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30
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    56 mins
  • Founder's Story: Ferreol Skis co-founder, Jonathan Audet

    Founder's Story: Ferreol Skis co-founder, Jonathan Audet
    Aug 31 2026
    Ferreol Skis may currently be the most interesting company in the ski world. Surprised? Listen to our conversation here with Ferreol co-founder, Jonathan Audet, about how Ferreol got started and what they've been up to, and you might end up agreeing with that take. 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. Email us at: info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS: livemomentous.com - use code: Blister OneSkin: oneskin.co/BLISTER Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways TOPICS & TIMES: Big BLISTER+ News (0:46) Buyers Guide Sale Ends Soon! (2:17) BBI - The Enduro World Cup is dead (3:19) Recent developments at Ferreol Skis (5:14) Did this start as a material or a ski company? (7:15) Scalium is stronger than traditional titanal (11:41) Jonathan’s background (25:34) From working retail to founding your own company (32:59) Going from concept to launch, how did it work? (37:34) Gaining investors (43:15) Scalium Plus (54:28) Involvement in Defense (57:02) 2026/27 Ski Lineup (1:01:44) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: The Blister Vault Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30
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    1 hr and 8 mins