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Jonathan Ellsworth talks about testing skis with Olympic gold medalist, Ted Ligety; Mikaela Shiffrin vs. Santa Claus; the outdoor sports equivalent of Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul; and more. Give it a listen, then let us know your thoughts and ideas.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredBlister Summit 2025Get Our Winter Buyer’s GuideTOPICS & TIMES:More BLISTER+ Power Couples (2:06)Blister Summit Update (5:38)THE TEN:1: 1st Day On Snow, Skiing w/ Olympic Gold Medalist (7:09)2: Powder Skis Update (14:44)3: Lyndsey Vonn is Officially Back (16:00)4: Airport Sprinting (17:06)5: Thoughts on the Mike Tyson / Jake Paul Fight (20:56)6: Smart People Don’t Go to Football Games, Part 1 (22:50)7: Mikaela Shiffrin vs. Santa Claus 23:55)8: Smart People Don’t Go to Football Games, Part 2 (26:08)9: Blister Pizza Reviews? (27:10)10: Full Circle Moment: Viking Ski Shop (29:29)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Nov 202432min

The World Cup alpine ski racing season is now underway, and it’s a fascinating one. So Jonathan talks with Ted Ligety (2 Olympic gold medals; 5 World Cup Giant Slalom titles; 25 WC victories; & 52 WC podiums) about this season’s major storylines, massive rumors, biggest battles, and some behind-the-scenes secrets of the World Cup.RELATED LINKS:Blister Rec. Shop: Skiboot RXBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredGet Our Winter Buyer’s GuideTOPICS & TIMES:What’s New: Working with DPS (2:42)The Major World Cup Storylines (7:10)Unretiring: Marcel Hirscher & Lucas Braathen (9:31)Switching Teams: How Does It Work? (16:55)Skill Sets: Slalom vs Giant SL vs. Super G vs DH (20:50)Mikaela Shiffrin (26:47)Rumor: a Lindsey Vonn Comeback? (33:05)What’s Life Like on the World Cup? (37:47)The Gear (44:11)New Wildcard Rule (54:10)Takeaways from Sölden? (59:28)Predictions for the Next Race (1:02:59)WC Finals in Sun Valley (1:04:53)How / Where to Watch the Races? (1:09:29)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Nov 20241h 14min

Cody and Jonathan are back to review some of the news of October; introduce a new Reviewing the News segment (Rate My Take); discuss the expansion of the Natural Selection Tour; offer some mountain town relationship advice; share what we’re reading & watching; and more.RELATED LINKS:Opensnow.com/buy - use code: blister50Park City Ski Boot:Email: pcputah@gmail.comCall: 435-776-7883BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredGet Our Winter Buyer’s GuideTOPICS & TIMES:OpenSnow Deal for The 100! (1:27)Blister Rec Shop: Park City Ski Boot (2:12)Catching Up + JE’s Therapy Session (5:00)Cody’s new FIFTY+ movie (9:44)Natural Selection Tour adds More Comps (17:05)FKT & Private Equity Talk Revisited (25:50)Rate My Take (42:15)Blevins Corner: Cost of SkiingThe Most American News (1:00:42)- Video: Jonathan after the “Fail Mary”- Meteorologists Threatened after HurricanesMtn Town Advice (1:05:03)Mtn Town Relationship Advice (1:09:22)What We’re Reading & Watching (1:16:08)- John McPhee, Coming into the Country- Matthew Halteman, Hungry Beautiful Animals- Auden Schendler, Terrible BeautyCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Nov 20241h 33min

Jonathan talks with professional skier, speaker, and filmmaker Amie Engerbretson about our upcoming ugly sweater / ski-movie-rom-com event; her film, Hypocrite; and we discuss the question, “Can the outdoor community actually make a difference?”RELATED LINKS:Watch Amie’s Film, HypocriteBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:Better Off Dead & Hot Dog (2:00)Our Ugly Sweater / Ski-RomCom Event (4:20)What Amie’s Been Up To (8:47)The Upcoming Election (10:57)Amie’s film, “Hypocrite” (16:41)Blame & Hate (39:25)What Can We Do Together? (52:30)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Okt 20241h 11min

Dr. Gloria Beim (orthopedic surgeon and the head physician for the USA Olympic Team in Paris) is back on the podcast to talk about her experience at the Paris games; discuss her recent visit to the White House; pre-season training; the most common ski & snowboard injuries; and some of the things you can do to prevent them.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredFollow Dr. Beim on IG: @drbeim38Blister Pod Ep. 315: Dr. BeimTOPICS & TIMES:Dr. Beim @ the Paris Olympics (5:02)Going to the White House (11:23)Our Broken Elbows (14:42)Most Common Ski Injuries (19:16)Most Common Snowboard Injuries (32:28)Preventing Injuries (39:48)Pre-Season Training (47:51)Becoming the Medical Director for BLISTER+ (52:13)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Okt 20241h 4min

At the age of 17, not many of us find ourselves competing for World Cup titles, or speaking in front of the United Nations. But then there’s Bea Kim. Bea is one of the most impressive yet down-to-earth teenagers you are probably going to meet, and you’ll definitely want to get to know her and her story. Bea and Jonathan talk about some of the key moments of her journey, including getting on the Mammoth snowboard team; the importance of mentors — and who some of the important ones are in Bea’s life; what she’s working on and thinking about right now; and what some of her hopes & dreams are for the future.RELATED LINKS:Join Bea on Team PowBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:Training in Saas-Fee, Switzerland (1:52)Bea’s Training Schedule on Team USA (2:52)Airbags (6:42)First Time on a Board? (9:52)Mammoth Snowboard Team (16:05)Comps (20:20)Homing in on the Halfpipe (22:07)Mentors & Friends (25:01)Education (32:00)Speaking at the United Nations & Working w/ Protect Our Winters (41:01)Engaging Young People re: Climate Change (52:03)Back on Snow / What are You Working On? (1:04:46)The Upcoming Season (1:06:46)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Okt 20241h 10min

Cody and Jonathan discuss the release of Cody’s first FIFTY+ film; some big controversies in the world of FKT’s & running; a great edition of Blevin’s Corner; mountain guides and the often confusing practice of tipping; what they’re reading & watching; … and more.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredGet Our Winter Buyer’s GuideSalomon QST Film TourTOPICS & TIMES:Cody’s new FIFTY+ movie (3:02)Backcountry.com Sells Again (7:41)FKT Culture & Controversies (21:36)Grand Teton Speed Record Investigation (31:19)Blevins' Corner (47:12)Camille Herron & Wikipedia (1:06:56)Mtn Town Advice: Tipping & Guiding (1:21:01)What We’re Reading & Watching (1:33:26)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister PodcastOff The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Okt 20241h 54min

Mountain Gazette owner & editor, Mike Rogge, is back to talk about good skis and bad gear reviews; put Shohei Ohtani’s accomplishments in skier terms; discuss a growing new development in the outdoor industry; reveal a bit about the upcoming issue of Mountain Gazette; and he and Jonathan each share a favorite book they’re currently reading.RELATED LINKS:Blister Rec Shop: Lone Pine Gear ExchangeBag BalmBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:Mike’s Good Ski & Bad Gear Reviews (4:47)Sports vs “Outdoor” Sports? (10:59)Shohei Ohtani in Skier Terms? (15:48)Norway Trolls (29:24)Mountain Gazette Update (30:33)Outdoor Industry News (35:14)What’s In MG Issue #202? (41:39)What We’re Reading (57:19)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Off The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Sep 20241h 20min