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Next Level Skiing is a podcast about skiing. Your skiing. Longtime ski journalist Jason Blevins talks to the sport’s luminaries and behind-the-scenes bosses about strategies and hacks for stepping your skiing up a notch. Sure, the key to getting better at skiing is to go skiing. A lot. If it was only that easy. This podcast will offer some shortcuts to becoming the skier you want to be, without having to quit your job and move to a ski town. Subscribe where ever you get your podcasts by sear ...
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Revel Bikes & Why Cycles founder, Adam Miller
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By the time he was in his mid-20s, Adam Miller had already founded three bike companies — Borealis Fat Bikes, Why Cycles, and Revel Bikes. It’s a pretty wild backstory, and Adam sat down with us in Blister HQ to spell it all out like he never has before. We talk about growing up in Alaska, starting — and running — his first bike company as a 21 yea…
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Bikes vs. Skis (2020 edition), Part 1
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Which bike company is currently most like which ski company? And which bike and ski company do most other bike and ski brands secretly wish they could trade places with? Today, Noah Bodman, Jonathan Ellsworth, David Golay, and Eric Freson make parallels and analogies between these two industries to get a better sense of the current position, reputa…
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Episode 34 – Cannabis Remediation and Testing with Jill Ellsworth
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Jill Ellsworth, Founder and CEO of Willow Industries, joins host Jordan Wellington to talk about the art and science of contaminated marijuana remediation and how our industry can test and design around the realities of biological contaminants. Produced by Shea Gunther.By Weed Wonks
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Episode 33 – California’s Cannabis Response to Coronavirus with Robert Hunt
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Robert Hunt, founder and principle attorney at Shingle Hill, joins hosts Jordan Wellington and Andrew Livingston to delve into how California, the world’s largest marijuana market, is being affect and is reacting to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Produced by Shea Gunther.By Weed Wonks
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Why & How Chris King Became a B Corp
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What, exactly, does it mean for a company to be a Certified B Corporation business, and why should anyone care? To learn more, we reached out to Chris King Precision Components, which just completed the process of becoming one of the very few B Corp manufacturing companies in the entire bike industry. Chris King’s general manager, Chris (aka, “Kirb…
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Best / Worst Ideas for Our Blister 'Crash Course' Series
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As a way to show our appreciation for our Bikes & Big Ideas listeners, we discussed our best / worst ideas for the bikes edition of our Blister ‘Crash Course’ video series — and some of the ideas are truly magnificent. So check it out, and then please feel free to suggest your own best / worst ideas for these Blister ‘Crash Course’ bike videos. TOP…
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Episode 32 – Colorado, Coronavirus, and Cannabis with Jonathan Rose
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Jonathan Rose, Associate Editor at the Denver Business Journal, joins host Jordan Wellington to talk about how the coronavirus is impacting Colorado’s industry and the nation at large and what is and can be done about it. Produced by Shea Gunther.By Weed Wonks
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Basketball Legend Bill Walton on His Love of Bikes, Life, & Humanity
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Bill Walton is not only one of the greatest basketball players of all time, his passion for bikes is all-time, too. In his book, “Back from the Dead, he writes, “My bike is the most important thing I have. It is my gym, my wheelchair and my church all in one. So it was a joy to talk to Bill about his life-long love affair with bikes, and about his …
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Episode 31 – The State of Cannabis Policy Reform with The Marijuana Policy Project
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Marijuana Policy Project Deputy Director Matthew Schweich and Director of State Policies Karen O’Keefe join Jordan and Andrew to talk about the current state of marijuana policy reform in the United States as the coronavirus pandemic sets in. Produced by Shea Gunther.By Weed Wonks
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Episode 30 – The Last Prisoner Project with Mary Bailey and Steve DeAngelo
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Mary Bailey, Managing Director of the Last Prisoner Project, along with cannabis entrepreneur and co-founder of the Last Prisoner Project Steve DeAngelo speak with Jordan and Andrew about the vital work their organization does to get people out of prison for drug-related crimes. The war on drugs is not over until the last prisoner comes home. Learn…
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Episode 29 – Legal Cannabis in Connecticut with Michael D’Agostino and TJ Magnoli
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Connecticut State Representative Michael D’Agostino and TJ Magnoli, policy analyst with the Office of the Connecticut Speaker of the House, speak with Jordan and Andrew about the fight in their state to further marijuana legalization. Produced by Shea Gunther.By Weed Wonks
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How the Outdoor Industry is Pivoting to Fight COVID-19
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As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, a number of companies in the outdoor industry are pivoting away from their normal operations and product offerings to provide healthcare workers with critical gear. So we talked to physician assistant and Blister reviewer, Sascha Anastas, about the scope of the problem, and we then talk to Kitsbow, Industry Nine, …
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Dustin Adams on Racing, Manufacturing, & We Are One’s Next Big Thing
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Many of you remember Dustin Adams from his DH-racing days (the guy was fast), and others of you know of Dustin as the guy behind We Are One, the company making carbon rims, wheels, and other bike stuff in British Columbia. So we talked to Dustin about what it’s like being a composites manufacturer in Kamloops, BC; Dustin’s path from racing DH to st…
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Episode 28 – Cannabis regulations and the vape health scare with Andrew Kline
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Andrew Kline, Director of Public Policy for the National Cannabis Industry Association, joins hosts Jordan Wellington and Andrew Livingston to talk about his interesting path into the legal cannabis industry via Democratic politics, the recent vape health scare, and some of the best ways to transition illicit market players into full legality. Prod…
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The Basics of Servicing Your Bike, with Simon Stewart
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For many of us, it will soon be time to dust off our bikes and get back to riding. So what are some of the most important things you can do to your bike if you haven’t been riding it? To answer this, we talked to Simon Stewart, who has a wealth of knowledge about servicing bikes that comes from his experience working at bike shops; being a mountain…
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Episode 27 – Rolling up Iowa’s Medical Cannabidiol Program with Owen Parker
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Episode 26 – Getting Planted with Sarah Payan
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The World Cup Downhill season starts in just a couple of weeks, so we checked in with Blister reviewers Noah Bodman, David Golay, and Ben Sims to get their thoughts on and predictions for the upcoming season. We also discuss the future prospects and popularity of World Cup DH racing versus the popularity and trajectory of Enduro World Series racing…
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Episode 25 – Learning more about the MORE Act with Justin Strekel
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Drilling for Oil under Moab’s Slickrock Trail?
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Moab’s Slickrock Trail is one of the best-known and most iconic mountain biking trails in the world. And yet, a preliminary proposal from the Bureau of Land Management was put forward to auction the right to drill for oil and natural gas under the trail. Now, the good news here is that, just as I was speaking last Friday to our guest, Ashley Korenb…
We talk to Ibis Cycles founder, Scot Nicol, about the new Ripmo 2; the current Ibis lineup; Scot’s background in the early (and awesome) days of mtn biking; the history and trajectory of Ibis; and a whole lot more. TOPICS & TIMES The Ripmo 2 (4:55) The current Ibis lineup (16:55) More Ibis metal bikes? (23:44) 25: 15 The Ibis Tranny 28:00 The Ibis …
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Episode 24 – A Dive Into Illinois’ Legal Marijuana With Chris Lindsey
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Chris Lindsey, Director of Government Affairs for the Marijuana Policy Project, talks with Jordan and Andrew about the latest developments in Illinois for legal marijuana reform. Produced by Shea Gunther.By Weed Wonks
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Episode 23 – High up in Alaska with Jason Brandeis
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Attorney Jason Brandeis, an expert in the Alaska legal marijuana industry and an associate professor of justice and legal studies at the University of Alaska Anchorage, joins Jordan, hosting solo this week, for an in-depth discussion on the latest developments in Alaska’s legal cannabis market.By Weed Wonks
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Episode 22 – Hightailing it down to Mexico w/ Zara Snapp
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Andrew and Jordan do a deep dive into Mexico legalization with Zara Snapp, co-founder of Instituto RIA and host of the Spanish podcast 4o Amparo.By Weed Wonks
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Episode 21 – Legalization in the Northeast with Matt Simon of MPP
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Matt Simon, New England Political Director at the Marijuana Policy Project, joins Jordan and Andrew to talk about what is going on for marijuana policy reform in the northeast, with a particular focus on New Hampshire. Produced by Shea Gunther.By Weed Wonks
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Episode 20 – ‘Marijuana Today’ Takes Over This Week
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Scheduling conflicts pushed back this week’s regular episode of Weed Wonks, so we’re featuring a live show recorded by MJToday Media’s flagship show Marijuana Today, which had Jordan and Andrew participate as regulars. We’ll be back with a regular episode of the Weed Wonks next week! Produced by Shea Gunther.…
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Bike Industry Predictions for the Next Decade
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What will the mountain biking industry look like 10 years from now? What current product categories currently have the most room for improvement, and where will the actual advances in bike tech have happened by the end of 2029? What categories of riding will have grown, and which will have shrunk? Will we have fewer or more bike parks? We discuss a…
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Episode 19 – West Hollywood Cannabis Hospitality with Jackie Subeck
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Entrepreneur and cannabis advocate Jackie Subeck joins Jordan to talk about legal marijuana social use, what we’ve done wrong so far in implementing it, and what West Hollywood is doing right. Produced by Shea Gunther.By Weed Wonks
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Best Mtn Bike Gear of the Past Decade
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Of the entire past decade, what was the most influential bike or bike part? What were the best bikes or bike parts? What were the biggest gear trends? And what was our selection for the Best Product of the Decade? We cover all of this and more with Noah Bodman and David Golay. TOPICS & TIMES: Most Influential Mtn Bike, 2000-2009 (3:10) Most Influen…
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Episode 18 – Picking Apart the SAFE Banking Act with Steve Fox
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Steve Fox, President of VS Strategies, joins Jordan and Andrew to discuss the scuttling of the proposed SAFE Banking Act it the U.S. Senate following it’s passage by the House of Representatives. Produced by Shea Gunther.By Weed Wonks
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Episode 17 – Parsing Legal Marijuana in Michigan with Attorney Barton Morris
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Episode 16 – Massachusetts Deep Dive with Brandon, David, Casey, and Dan
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Allen Tran: Building an Athlete, One Meal at a Time
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Allen Tran is a high-performance dietitian and chef for the US Ski Team. Today, he will tell us how to convert regular meals into power-boosting food for your next run. Tune in to hear how Allen does his job and helps athletes perform at their peak. Topics: [01:50] Allen got his start by going to culinary school and worked in the culinary industry …
On this episode, I speak with Jonathan Ellsworth, Founder of CEO of Crested Butte’s Blister review website. He has made it his mission to test and review the latest gear, in order to pass on knowledge to other skiers. Tune in to hear us talk about Blister and how Jonathan approaches his reviews. Topics: [02:05] Jonathan grew up in the Chicagoland a…
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Episode 15 – Getting Legal in Colorado with Ean Seeb
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Hilaree Nelson: The Value of Saying Yes
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On this episode, I get to chat with Hilaree Nelson, the world’s greatest ski mountaineer. She and her partner were two of the very first people to climb and ski the fourth highest peak in the entire world. She has pursued a life of mountain exploration. Tune in to hear us discuss her career and how she prepares for big challenges. Topics: [02:21] H…
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Episode 14 – Vaporizer Apps with Dr. Jahan Marcu
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Kim Reichhelm: The Most Important Thing Is Having Fun
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On today’s episode, our guest is Kim Reichhelm. Kim is an NCAA All-American Ski Racer, who pioneered big mountain skiing. Considered one of the most influential American skiers, her clinics, camps, and trips have helped other skiers hone their skills. Join us as we discuss how she got into skiing, the ways in which skiing has changed, and how she r…
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Episode 13 – In the Weeds With the USDA’s New Hemp Regulations
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On today’s episode, I get the chance to speak with Wendy Fisher, a former member of the U.S. Ski Team who walked away from skiing, only to get back into big mountain skiing later on. She now works at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, guiding people through the steeps. She also runs an annual camp out of Chile. Tune in to hear us talk about her career,…
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Episode 12 – Pennsylvania Legalization with Sen. Daylin Leach
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Evan Reece: It's Rare to Find a Place That Isn't Worth Going to at Least Once
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On today’s episode, we have Evan Reece. Evan co-founded Liftopia, a consumer platform and back-of-house revenue management system for resorts. Today, the company works with more than 250 resorts worldwide and is the largest ticket sales operation in North America. Tune in to hear us discuss how Liftopia came about, how it works, and why loyal custo…
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Episode 11 – Non-Universal Symbols with Sam Tracy
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On today’s episode, I speak with Lindsay Andersen, a verteran guide at Canadain Mountain Holiday’s Bobbie Burns lodge. Throughout her career, she has led hundreds of clients through the steepest and deepest terrain. Topics: [01:52] Lindsay was born and raised in Banff, so she was skiing by the age of two. [03:07] She took avalanche courses through …
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Paul Basagoitia on His Spinal Cord Injury, Road to Recovery, & New Film
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Paul Basagoitia was the first back-to-back winner of Crankworx Slopestyle, participated in Red Bull Rampage numerous times, and was one of the top riders in the game. But one tiny mishap led to a crash that left him paralyzed, and Paul’s life was changed in an instant. So we talk to Paul about his ascension in the sport, the events surrounding his …
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Episode 10 – Oklahoma! with Dwight Clark
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How You Can Help Brands Go Climate Neutral
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These days, a lot of brands — and especially a lot of outdoor brands — like to talk about sustainability. But what concrete steps are companies taking to measure, reduce, and offset their carbon emissions? And what can be done to hold companies more accountable? Climate Neutral is a non-profit that enlists brands to reduce and pay for their emissio…
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Episode 9 – Knocking on the Golden Door with Genevieve Meehan
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Episode 8 – Interstate Cannabis Commerce with Adam Smith
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