BLISTER Podcast

BLISTER Podcast


Latest Episodes

A Brief-ish History of Blister with Jonathan Ellsworth and Michael Clarke
April 22, 2024

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
August 07, 2023

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)
August 01, 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
July 24, 2023

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)
July 17, 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
July 10, 2023

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
July 03, 2023

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)
June 26, 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
June 19, 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
June 12, 2023

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