BLISTER Podcast
Latest Episodes
A Brief-ish History of Blister with Jonathan Ellsworth and Michael Clarke
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
Bjarne Salén on The Fifty Project, Adventure Vans, & Tiny Homes
We talk with Bjarne Saln about his adventures & exploits with Cody Townsend for The Fifty Project, then we talk about his other big project: getting people to rethink how and where we live, and creating solutions to make that possible (see bjarnebuil
Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (July 2023)
Cody and Jonathan discuss a potential pay cut for wildland firefighters; a robotic exoskeleton that aims to provide unprecedented experiences for everyone with an outdoor lifestyle; a skiers embarrassing checklist of life goals; whether sex before sk
Mountain Towns & Outdoor Recreation: Challenges & Solutions
For anyone who lives in or visits mountain towns, this conversation contains some of the best ideas and proposals weve ever heard for helping both mountain towns and outdoor recreation survive and thrive. Colorado Sun reporter, Jason Blevins lead this di
Deep Dives w/ Angel (July 2023)
Angel Collinson is back to talk about her recent reunion with Sage Cattabriga-Alosa & Ian McIntosh, then she & Jonathan dive deep into some crucial relationship dynamics that we all need to better understand; vampire erotica; your ‘Ask Angel’ ques
OpenSnow’s Joel Gratz on Smoke Forecasting, Wildfire Tracking, Common Mistakes, & Best Practices for Adventuring Outdoors
Before you head into the mountains or hit the trails to go bike, hike, run, camp, or climb, wildfire, lightning, and smoke exposure are factors that need to be well understood and assessed. OpenSnow founder and meteorologist, Joel Gratz is back on the pod
Art & the Outdoors
Why do we need centers of art in mountain towns and places of great natural beauty? Its a question that any of us who live in or visit mountain towns ought to consider and perhaps especially if you are someone who hasnt typically sought out the art pr
Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (June 2023)
Cody and Jonathan discuss beaming solar energy from space; cupcake crimes; cultural appreciation vs. appropriation; the FKT (fastest known time) culture; an important Public Lands Rule proposal; mountain town advice; and what they’ve been reading & wa
Deep Dives w/ Angel (Hot Mess Edition), June 2023
Angel Collinson has some big news to share: shes back on land, and shes considering a return to skiing. Then Angel and Jonathan dive deep into the topic of forgiveness; reflect on Mary McIntyres excellent Open Mic piece; and also discuss hot sauce, twe
The State of Startups in the Outdoor Industry
Ever dreamed of starting your own business in the outdoor industry or ever wondered what it takes, and how youd go about it? We talk about the state of startups in the outdoor industry with Moosejaw CEO, Eoin Comerford. And as the CEO of an outdoor ret