Are you looking for a new video game podcast from people who are just as passionate for the hobby as you are? Well, look no more. Join us for news, reviews, previews, rumors and opinions of video games from every genre, every era, and every platform.
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The process of a diamond could tell the story of so many of us who are grinding for impact. We must all be ready to endure the process of growth which in many forms could cause pressure and heat. This episode encourages the listener to keep pushing. This was oringinally recovered Facebook live. 3 Ways To Connect With Me 1) Facebook.com/AdrianTownsendSpeaks 2) Instagram.com/AdrianTownsendSpeaks Booking Infomation Incnextlevel.com Info@incnextlevel.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters. ...
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Guitarist/Bassist & Songwriter from Southern California. Genres: Alternative Rock, Grunge, Classic Rock, Progressive Rock Influences: Jimmy Page, Alex Lifeson, David Torn, Allan Holdsworth, Devin Townsend, The Edge, Adrian Belew Favorite bands: Led Zeppelin, Rush, Tea Party, Tool, King Crimson, Mars Volta Other instruments played: Bass, Percussion, Saz, Sitar, Gamelan instruments
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The Blister Podcast from BLISTER is a series of wide-ranging conversations with professional athletes and influential figures about the great outdoors, mountain culture, outdoor-industry news, books, films, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join Izabella Kaminska as she lunches her way through markets, economics and finance with a host of top tier guests. Warning: Sessions are recorded "as live" and may contain refreshments.
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Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (August 2024)
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Cody and Jonathan discuss summer skiing; the new FIS wildcard rule; some good news & some dumb news re: national parks; art exhibits at ski areas; their top-3 mountain towns; what they’re reading and watching; & more. RELATED LINKS: BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered Get Our Winter Buyer’s Guide TOPICS & TIMES: The Hundred (3:57) Portillo / Back on Skis…
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Atomic’s Jossi Wells, Tonje Kvivik, & Noah Wallace on the Realities of Being a Pro Athlete & the Creation of a New Industry Standard
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“When we’re out there putting our bodies on the line, the last thing we want to be thinking is, am I going to be looked after if this goes wrong?” — Atomic athlete, Jossi Wells Today we’re talking with Atomic skiers Jossi Wells, Tonje Kvivik, and Noah Wallace about a topic that almost never gets discussed publicly, yet it’s an issue that most spons…
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Rebecca Rusch & Carlos Perez on Mtn Biking, Gravel Riding, Rebecca’s Private Idaho, & More
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We talk with 7x world champion and 2x Hall of Fame inductee, Rebecca Rusch, and Bike Monkey founder, Carlos Perez, about mountain biking in the 2024 Olympics; whether gravel biking ought to be an Olympic sport; the the new Potato Olympics, and her signature event, Rebecca’s Private Idaho. RELATED LINKS: BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered Listener Code f…
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Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (July 2024)
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Cody and Jonathan are back to talk about the Olympics; what makes someone an “athlete”; LeBron James & bikes; Amaury Pierron’s insane run; the Most Canadian News; what we’re reading and watching; & more. RELATED LINKS: BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered Pre-Order our Winter Buyer’s Guide CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big…
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Brendan Leonard (semi-rad.com) is back to talk you into (or maybe out of?) running ultramarathons; discuss junk food, foam rollers, lab mice, can’t-miss business ideas, and his fantastic new book, Ultra-Something, which everyone ought read — unless you identify as the boring person in your friend group. (That’s Jonathan’s opinion, not Brendan’s.) R…
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There is an uneasy coexistence of cars and bikes on the road, and cyclist injuries & deaths from collisions with cars and trucks are on the rise. So what’s being done to address this? What can you do — as a cyclist, and as a driver — to do your part? And what’s being done in car & truck technology to help the cause? We talk with the lead engineer o…
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Skin & Ski 3 Million Feet in a Year?? Noah Dines’ Big Objective
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Is it possible to skin and ski 3 million vertical feet in a year? On January 1, 2024, Noah Dines set out to find out, and so far, he’s doing incredibly well: on July 9, Noah crossed the 2 million vertical feet mark. So what prompted Noah to attempt this project? What does his typical day look like? What have been the biggest challenges so far, and …
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The Team Behind the Team: USA Olympic Head Team Physician, Dr. Gloria Beim
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When the world’s elite athletes compete later this month at the Olympic Games in Paris, who treats them? And when injuries happen, how are decisions made about whether the athlete can continue to compete? To answer these questions and how it all works, our guest is Dr. Gloria Beim, the Head Team Physician at the Olympic Games for Team USA. Jonathan…
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Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (May & June 2024)
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Cody and Jonathan discuss the announcement of two new action-sports leagues; the inclusion of women riders at Red Bull Rampage; the latest controversies re: mountaineer Nims Purja; questions about the awesomeness of Spring Energy’s sauce; supreme court rulings on liability waivers; what we’re reading & watching; & more. RELATED LINKS: BLISTER+ Get …
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Adrian Ballinger on Everest, Ethics, & Unexplored Places
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Mt. Everest: for some people, it still represents the holy grail of adventure. For others, it conjures up images of long queues, lots of trash, and a tourism industry that has gotten out of hand. So what is the truth about Everest, and why does it generate such strong feelings for so many of us? Our guest today is Adrian Ballinger, a climber, skier…
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Here to Climb: Sasha DiGiulian on Fitting In, Standing Out, & Her New Documentary
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We talk to professional climber Sasha DiGiulian about her unconventional journey, major setbacks, & remarkable achievements in & beyond the climbing world. Plus, we go behind the scenes of the new documentary about her story - which debuts on 6.18.24 - Here to Climb. RELATED LINKS: Bag Balm BLISTER+ Climbers, Get Yourself Covered TOPICS & TIMES: Sa…
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We talk with U.S. Ski Hall of Famer, Mike Hattrup, about his days as a competitive mogul skier; being featured in iconic ski films like ‘The Blizzard of AAHHH’s’; his decades working in gear testing and development; and his latest role with Eleven Experience. RELATED LINKS: Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Eleven Experience TOPICS & TIMES: Sun Valley…
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Hall of Famer Bill Walton on Life, Bikes, Music, & More
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Last week, we lost Bill Walton, one of the greatest basketball players of all-time, and a person with an all-time love of bikes. Today, I talk about what Bill meant to me personally, and we’re republishing here the conversation I had with Bill back on our Bikes & Big Ideas podcast. If you didn’t know Bill, you should listen to this conversation. An…
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Author Eric Blehm on Craig Kelly & ‘The Darkest White’
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Our guest is Eric Blehm, author of The Darkest White., a book we think every snowboarder and skier should read. Today, we go behind the scenes with Eric to talk about the legend Craig Kelly; Eric’s extensive research on this project; and why The Darkest White is really (at least) 6 books in 1. RELATED LINKS: Episode Sponsor: bagbalm.com Get Yoursel…
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Housing Solutions & Mountain Town Economics with Troy Russ
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If you love skiing, snowboarding, trail running, or mountain biking, then why the hell do you need to know about things like short-term rentals, zoning codes, and accessory dwelling units? Because those things will impact whether or not you will be able to continue to ski, snowboard, run, bike, or live in some of your favorite places. So Troy Russ …
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Reviewing the News w/ Dr. Len Necefer (April 2024)
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Dr. Len Necefer (founder of the Sonoran Avalanche Center & NativesOutdoors) is back to discuss cloud seeding; the passing of the EXPLORE Act; trigger warnings; the most Italian news?; skiing on mushroom moguls; what we’re reading & watching; and more. RELATED LINKS: Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Len’s Substack: All At Once TOPICS & TIMES: Len’s Tr…
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A Brief-ish History of Blister with Jonathan Ellsworth and Michael Clarke
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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 of the above, as well as giant tortoises, some keys to long-lasting friendships, and more. RELA…
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Mountain Gazette owner, Mike Rogge on Feuds, Media Coverage, Movies, & More
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Mountain Gazette owner, Mike Rogge, is back to discuss the ongoing feud I have with him; media coverage of the eclipse; two stories from the soon-to-be-released MG #201; what we’re reading and watching (including Bluey, Road House, and why Rogge often tells people to watch the movie, Cocktail with Tom Cruise), and more. RELATED LINKS: Get Yourself …
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Angel Collinson, Mallory Duncan, Elyse Saugstad, & Vasu Sojitra: Stories from the Field
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At our Blister Summit, Angel Collinson, Mallory Duncan, Elyse Saugstad, & Vasu Sojitra shared stories about their all-time favorite days in the mountains; their scariest experiences; times they were the most starstruck; what they wish they could tell their younger selves; and more. Watch on our YouTube Channel. RELATED LINKS: Blister Recommended Sh…
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Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (March 2024)
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Cody and Jonathan discuss the end of The Fifty; the Crankworx riders’ strike; JHMR’s parking lot controversy; the all-drugs-are-legal Olympic Games; the ‘Road House’ remake; & more. RELATED LINKS: Blister Recommended Shop: vpg.no Get Covered: BLISTER+ TOPICS & TIMES: Catching Up, Cody’s Next 3 Months (0:00) The End of The Fifty? (7:35) Crankworx Ca…
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Misplaced Guilt? Misplaced Pride? A Different Conversation about Climate Issues
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What should we do to most significantly and quickly improve the current climate situation? Should we all be pooping in buckets? At Blister Summit 2024, I had a conversation with Amie Engerbretson (Atomic); Dr. Len Necefer (Founder, NativesOutdoors & the Sonoran Avalanche Center); and Jake Black (Sr. Director of Programs, Protect Our Winters) to add…
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Comp Life: 4 Freeride Athletes on the FWQ, FWT, & Beyond
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After they competed in last weekend’s FWT Challenger stop in Crested Butte, Britta Winans, Colton Shaff, Mia Winans, and Tyler Curle sat down with us to peel back the curtain on the current freeride competition scene and discuss how the skiing and riding have evolved; differences between the FWQ and FWT events; their personal favorite moments from …
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Zebras, Fashion, & Ski Culture: Hadley Hammer & Kellyn Wilson
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Today we are talking about an often overlooked — and sometimes looked down upon — form of self-expression in freeriding and freeskiing: fashion. Our guests are professional skiers Hadley Hammer and Kellyn Wilson, the founders of TOGS, which is a new project dedicated to widening ski culture and making it more acceptable for each of us to be our ful…
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Hoji, Cody, Trevor, & Teton: Stories from the Field
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Trevor Kennison, Teton Brown, Cody Townsend, & Hoji swap stories about their experiences in the mountains & more. RELATED LINKS: VIDEO VERSION: Blister YouTube Blister Recommended Shop: Bluebird Mtn Sports OpenSnow Get Covered: BLISTER+ TOPICS & TIMES: The Epic Story of Hoji’s Hat (4:21) Teton Brown’s Story (12:05) Cody: Favorite Day (or Trip) in t…
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Red Gerard, T. Bird, & Carter Westfall on Natural Selection & the Future of Comps
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The Natural Selection Tour, created by Travis Rice, is one of the most innovative competitions out there. Top snowboarders openly covet an invite, and top skiers openly talk about how they’d love to someday compete. And with two Natural Selection Duels events taking place during our recent Blister Summit, it was a perfect chance to talk about Natur…
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