'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' w/ McKenna Peterson & Jed Yeiser (Blister Book Club)

So how much of the Icelantic backstory do you know? Jonathan talks to Ben Anderson about the lucky breaks, tough beats, and key moments in the history of Icelantic; where their name and logo came from; working with Never Summer; prototyping & developing skis; how Icelantic got into the music business; and more.TOPICS & TIMES:What is Icelantic? (5:34)Ben’s background (7:22)When did you decide to start a ski company? (12:55)College (15:54)Names & Logos (25:22)Funding (32:04)First Tradeshow (36:18)Manufacturing (38:48)Prototyping & Development (46:30)Expanding into Other Product Lines (54:03)Winter on the Rocks (1:05:15)What’s Next? (1:19:15)RELATED LINKS:Become a BLISTER+ MemberCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30Happy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 Maj 20231h 30min

Angel Collinson just experienced “the best two weeks of my life,” so we discuss that; the process of self discovery; Sam Elias’ & Hillary Allen’s recent Open Mic pieces, and why writing is often wrestling; and then in our ‘Ask Angel’ segment, we go over a number of the questions that you had for Angel.TOPICS & TIMES:The Best 2 Weeks of Angel’s Life (2:19) How to discover, “Who am I?” (14:22)Work & Consumerism (24:05)Sam Elias’ & Hillary Allen’s Open Mic Pieces (33:13)Ask Angel (45:31)What is the best part of your day? (46:12)Biggest mistake you’ve made in your life? (48:32)How to calm your mind re: making money? (55:53)Favorite book of your voyage so far? (1:05:46)Book suggestions in general? (1:09:33)RELATED LINKS:Deep Dives with Angel (April 2023)Blister Open Mic SeriesBecome a BLISTER+ MemberCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30Happy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 Maj 20231h 17min

Ever been mad about a brand killing off or changing your favorite product? Ever been confused by the sea of very similar-seeming products that a brand makes? Today, Jonathan is talking with our bike editor, David Golay, and our running editor, Matt Mitchell, about brand identity, creating customer loyalty, trend chasing, and more in the ski, bike, and running industries, and what advice we have for companies to reduce customer confusion and increase the staying power of brands, product lines, & individual products.TOPICS & TIMES:Building Lasting Brands & Product Lines (4:37)The Two-Year Product Cycle (17:54)Outdoor Industries vs the Fashion Industry (30:22)Operating like tech companies vs luxury goods companies (32:28)Importance of a cohesive design aesthetic? (43:11)Establishing loyalty to a product line (46:33)What Matt would like to see from Running Companies (54:10)Trend Chasing (58:29)Anti-Trend & Brand Identity (1:06:30)RELATED LINKS:Become a BLISTER+ MemberBlister Summit 2024 RegistrationBlister YouTube ChannelCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30Happy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Maj 20231h 15min

While Cody is off trying to get on top of some peak somewhere, we brought in a guest host who can actually draw more than 100 listeners: Dr. Len Necefer, founder of Natives Outdoors and the Sonoran Avalanche Center. Len and Jonathan talk about the Gwyneth Paltrow ski trial, The Most Sonoran News, Luis Benitez & the creation of a new federal office of outdoor recreation, mountain town advice, and, you’ll hear the craziest “What We’re Reading” segment in the history of Reviewing the News.You can also check out our panel session on The Future of Snowsports with Len — and all the Blister Summit panel sessions and brand lineup videos — on our BLISTER YouTube channel.TOPICS & TIMES:Len’s work & background (2:44)Gwyneth Paltrow Ski Trial (9:05)Luis Benitez / Federal Outdoor Rec Office (13:51)CO2 & Direct Air Capture Tech (20:51)CO2 Removal isn’t Enough (20:51)The Most Sonoran News (26:40)Mountain Town Advice (31:14)What We’re Reading & Watching (38:12)Len's Summer Work & Feature Films (49:07)RELATED LINKS:Become a BLISTER+ MemberBlister Summit 2024 RegistrationBlister YouTube ChannelCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30Happy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Maj 202355min

In this hilarious conversation, Jonathan asks Hoji, Rory, McKenna, and Forrest about their favorite lines, closest calls, and craziest stories from their years of professional skiing & snowboarding. (You can also watch this panel session — and all the Blister Summit panel sessions and brand lineup videos — on the BLISTER YouTube channel)TOPICS & TIMES:Introductions (3:06)Favorite Line of All Time? (4:15)Favorite Day or Trip? (12:53)Crashes & Close Calls (21:41)Most Starstruck Moment? (42:38)Pivotal Career Moments (47:08)Who / What Inspires You? (53:50)Managing Fear (57:32)RELATED LINKS:Become a BLISTER+ MemberBlister Summit 2024 RegistrationBlister YouTube ChannelCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30Happy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Apr 20231h 3min

This past Saturday, Jonathan had a phenomenal day in the mountains with Chugach Powder Guides, and our helicopter pilot, Tori Palmer. So he sat down with Tori to get her pilot’s perspective on the day, and to discuss her path to becoming a heli pilot and the training that’s involved; what you should - and should not - do as a passenger in a heli; and more.TOPICS & TIMES:Piloting in the Chugach Range (4:53)Chalking (6:53)Piloting Helicopters vs Planes (9:08)Light & Flight (11:56)Tori’s Path to Becoming a Pilot (17:30)Wrapping Up Ski Season & What’s Next (28:32)Mentoring Women Who Want to be Pilots (30:52)Best / Worst Passenger Behavior? (34:02)Best / Worst Guide Behavior? (39:00)Individual Flying Style (43:15)RELATED LINKS:Become a Blister + Spot MemberBlister Summit 2024 RegistrationCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30Happy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Apr 202348min

Angel Collinson and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss her life since retiring from professional skiing, our Blister Open Mic series, and her recent piece, “How to Not Burn Out.” Then Angel answers your questions about finding peace; marriage & kids; and whether she thinks she’ll ever ski again.TOPICS & TIMES: Updates from Angel (5:15)Tips on Slowing Down (23:37)Open Mic: “How to Not Burn Out” (32:02)Defining what success looks like to you (34:20)Ask Angel (42:47)Finding your identity outside of skiing (43:49)Interest in ever skiing again? (46:59)Marriage and / or kids? (51:56)Balancing being alone vs being with others (55:09)How do you find peace when things get difficult? (59:17)Pete on the Hot Seat: marriage & kids? (1:05:03)RELATED LINKS:Blister Pod 189: Angel on retiring from skiingBlister Open Mic SeriesBecome a Blister + Spot MemberCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30Happy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Apr 20231h 17min

Cody and Jonathan discuss the Gwyneth Paltrow ski trial; Yakama Nation & hydro-electric energy development; the federal proposal to ban fixed anchors in wilderness areas; ski patroller vs. skier; wieners in the wild; the most Canadian news; mountain town advice; and more.TOPICS & TIMESOur Atlanta Listeners (10:50)Gwyneth Paltrow Ski Trial (13:10)Yakama Nation & Hydro-Electric Energy (17:02)Renaming Mt Evans to Mt Blue Sky (27:01)To Bolt or Not to Bolt? (30:55)Ski Patroller vs Skier (40:02)Weiners in the Wild (49:32)Most Canadian News (53:19)Mountain Town Advice (58:31)What We’re Reading & Watching (1:11:50)RELATED LINKS:Become a Blister + Spot MemberCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30Happy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Apr 20231h 32min