Episodes

  • ON3P Skis’ Scott Andrus on The Pit of Ski Design; Scratch & Sniff Skis; Their 26/27 Lineup; & His Latest Obsession

    ON3P Skis’ Scott Andrus on The Pit of Ski Design; Scratch & Sniff Skis; Their 26/27 Lineup; & His Latest Obsession
    Oct 9 2026
    ON3P Skis founder, Scott Andrus, is back to talk with Jonathan Ellsworth about their 26/27 lineup and a whole lot more. We Want to Hear From You! Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you’d like us to cover on GEAR:30. You can email those to us here. RELATED LINKS: factormeals.com - code: BLISTERGEAR50OFF Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide BLISTER+: Get Yourself Covered: Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios Blister Review TOPICS & TIMES: ON3P background (2:30) It All Starts w/ the Mount Point (5:50) Park Skis (15:18) Jeffrey 92,98,106,112,118 (19:21) Woodsman 92,100, & 108 (28:31) Billy Goat 114 & 118 (29:54) Cease & Desist (32:55) Touring Skis (35:30) Metal Constructions: Torsion Bar vs Leaf Spring (39:12) Women’s Skis (48:47) Youth Skis (50:03) The Upcoming ‘Change Log’ (50:45) Scott’s Latest Obsession (56:29) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: The Blister Vault Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Standout Powder Skis w/ Paul Forward

    Standout Powder Skis w/ Paul Forward
    Oct 2 2026
    The first dusting of snow has covered mountains from Colorado to Alaska, and that’s all the excuse we need to chat about deep days and big powder skis with reviewer and heli-guide, Paul Forward. Paul runs us through the standout skis he got on last season; his latest takes on the evolution of powder-ski design; a ski boot that blew him away; and more. Note: We Want to Hear From You! Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you’d like us to cover on GEAR:30. You can email those to us here. RELATED LINKS: Contact Paul about 3rd Edge Heli Trip Openings Read our digital 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide BLISTER+: Get Yourself Covered Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios (our new channel) Blister Review (our original channel) TOPICS & TIMES: Paul’s Winter Plans (2:18) Dynastar M-Free 112 (8:24) Atomic Maverick 115 CTI (11:50) Salomon QST X (16:58) Heritage Lab HB122 V2 (25:32) Folsom S-Class (38:29) Ski Durability (44:11) Heritage Lab HB135 & Guide 135 (48:21) K2 Pon2oon (53:51) Lange Code 140 (59:26) Vintage Ski Gear (1:03:19) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: The Blister Vault Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Gear Gossip, Hot Takes, & Controversy: Moment Skis' CEO, Luke Jacobson

    Gear Gossip, Hot Takes, & Controversy: Moment Skis' CEO, Luke Jacobson
    Sep 25 2026
    Sydney Sweeney? January 6th? Those files that were promised to be released? Luke Jacobson is back on GEAR:30 to stir the pot, light up the comment sections, offend the too-easily offended ... and talk about Moment's 26/27 lineup of skis. #catscratch We Want to Hear From You! Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you’d like us to cover on GEAR:30. You can email those to us here. RELATED LINKS: livemomentous.com - code: BLISTER factormeals.com - code: BLISTERGEAR50OFF Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide BLISTER+: Get Yourself Covered: Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios (our new channel) Blister Review (our original channel) TOPICS & TIMES: Winter Buyer’s Guide Update (0:52) Shoutout to JBobb’s Sister! (1:47) Plug Boot Rage Baiting (3:30) Moment’s 26/27 Ski Lineup (7:31) * Wildcat vs Countach (15:17) Hot Take: Japan (23:11) January 6th, Sydney Sweeney, Tarrifs (31:31) * Deathwish Series (44:15) Luke’s Wedding Ban (48:43) Product Timelines & Development (50:29) * Sierra & Siren Skis (1:01:42) * Touring Skis (1:04:53) * Chipotle Banana (1:09:21) * Meridian 107 & 117 (1:11:47) Favorite Conspiracies & Wrap Up (1:18:10) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: The Blister Vault Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • How to Evaluate Gear

    How to Evaluate Gear
    Sep 18 2026
    At Blister Summit 2026, we had professional athletes & product developers talk with Jonathan about their own approaches and best tips for how to evaluate gear. You'll hear from Chris Rubens (Atomic); Lauren Samuels (Salomon); Shane Chappell (Burton); and Will Ritter (Spark R&D). Note: We Want to Hear From You! Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you’d like us to cover on GEAR:30. You can email those to us here. RELATED LINKS: DraftKings.com - code Blister Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide BLISTER+: Get Yourself Covered: Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios (our new channel) Blister Review (our original channel) TOPICS & TIMES: Blister Summit 2027: Save the Date (1:41) Winter Buyer’s Guide Update (2:20) BLISTER+ News (3:02) Panelists’ Experience Testing Gear (5:07) Process of Testing (12:45) The Value of Breaking Things (17:13) Rubens’ Approach to Testing (19:45) Declaring it ‘Done’ & Releasing to the Public (22:31) Consensus on Testing Results / Lack Thereof (25:36) Best Tips for How to Test Gear (27:25) Audience Questions (40:08) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: The Blister Vault Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast
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    51 mins
  • Buyer’s Guide Updates + Reviewer Reports w/ Luke Koppa & Jonathan Ellsworth

    Buyer’s Guide Updates + Reviewer Reports w/ Luke Koppa & Jonathan Ellsworth
    Sep 11 2026
    Luke and Jonathan give some updates about our Winter Buyer’s Guide, then share some thoughts on ski boots, hiking boots, and other types of footwear. Note: We Want to Hear From You! Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you’d like us to cover on GEAR:30. You can email those to us here. RELATED LINKS: FactorMeals.com - code: BLISTERGEAR50OFF DraftKings.com - code Blister BLISTER+: Get Yourself Covered: Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios (our new channel) Blister Review (our original channel) TOPICS & TIMES: News at BLISTER (1:01) Cam McCaul News (2:34) Buyer’s Guide Update #1 (5:32) Factor Hiking Boots & Ski Boots (10:02) Hiking Shoes, Running Shoes, & Ski Boots (19:55) DraftKings Buyer’s Guide Update #2 (26:21) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: The Blister Vault Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast
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    29 mins
  • The Rise & Fall & Return of G3

    The Rise & Fall & Return of G3
    Sep 4 2026
    G3 — aka, ‘Genuine Guide Gear’ — everyone who ventures into the backcountry knows them, but you’ve probably wondered what happened to them? Today, you'll get the full story — with all of its twists and turns — from the new head of G3, Cameron Shute. Note: We Want to Hear From You! Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you’d like us to cover on GEAR:30. You can email those to us here. RELATED LINKS: DraftKings.com - code Blister LiveMomentous.com - code: Blister BLISTER+: Get Yourself Covered: Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios (our new channel) Blister Review (our original channel) TOPICS & TIMES: G3 origin story (3:05) success can hide failure (16:11) G3 2014 - 2020 (27:53) G3's Second Lap (35:07) New Ideas and Problem Solving (40:30) First Haiku on Gear 30 (50:42) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: The Blister Vault Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast
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    53 mins
  • Scott Gaffney on the Most Mind-Blowing Skiers & Sessions He’s Filmed

    Scott Gaffney on the Most Mind-Blowing Skiers & Sessions He’s Filmed
    Aug 29 2026
    Scott Gaffney is one of the most accomplished ski-movie directors of all-time, and in this highlight from The Blister Vault, we’re sharing this clip where Jonathan Ellsworth got Scott to (try to) narrow down the most mind-blowing sessions he’s witnessed, and the skiers that made even the other pros watch in awe. And listening to this clip from 2017 today, it’s amazing how accurately Scott predicted who would be the next big thing in skiing. 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 For the Full Episode: Scott Gaffney – Skier & Director, Matchstick Productions (Ep.60) Blister Cinematic: 20th Anniversary of ‘Yearbook’ w/ Murray Wais & Scott Gaffney (Ep.22) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Podcast Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30
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    13 mins
  • Upgrade Culture; Minimalist vs Maximalist Shoe Design; & Other Topics

    Upgrade Culture; Minimalist vs Maximalist Shoe Design; & Other Topics
    Aug 28 2026
    After the book, ‘Born to Run’ came out, minimalist, low-profile shoes were all the rage. But now, maximalism is the big trend. So who’s right and who’s wrong? Blister’s running editor, Gordon Gianniny, talks with Jonathan about the various trends and pendulum swings in the world of footwear — shoes made for running, hiking, trail-running, and walking. Note: We Want to Hear From You! Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you’d like us to cover on GEAR:30. You can email those to us here. RELATED LINKS: Momentous: livemomentous.com use code: Blister BLISTER+: Get Yourself Covered: Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios (our new channel) Blister Review (our original channel) TOPICS & TIMES: The Rise of Maximal Trail Shoes (2:44) Minimalists vs Maximalists: Who's Right? (6:16) ‘High Stack’ Vs ‘High Cushion’ (17:23) Upgrade Culture (22:02) Toe Boxes (27:44) Trickle-Down Tech (30:41) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: The Blister Vault Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Blister Podcast
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    34 mins