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Gear & Beer: Outdoor Equipment & Beverage Reviews

Colin True - outdoor industry journalist

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In "Gear & Beer" outdoor industry veterans from "The Rock Fight" discuss the outdoor pairings that matter most! Be sure to follow this new podcast from the Rock Fight Podcast Network. Every outdoorsy person knows that the gear you wear is incomplete without the perfect beer to drink and hold while you're in it. Each episode, it's our job to make sure that you're equipped with the best pairings available to you in any given week. So far we've paired everything from MTB Baggie Shorts and Ratio ...
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This podcast is a place to have real conversations about life Anderson Miller, 3rd round MLB Draft pick & 9 year pro Baseball player with the Royals & Dodgers hosts Unfinished. Please enjoy & share these episodes with anyone you think would enjoy them. Leave a 5 star review & subscribe!
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This week Colly and Big Paddy have a look back at the Brighton vs Man Utd match and the Wolves vs Chelsea match. We have a look at some bizarre transfer news coming out regarding Man Utd and Chelsea. We give an update on the Fantasy football. We give our score predictions for gameweek 3 and drop some news on what to expect going forward! Enjoy…
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Today on Gear & Beer: Chicago based outdoor journalist Erica Zazo wants us to get loud and rowdy as she reviews the Turtlebox Gen 2 Bluetooth Speaker! Erica recently reviewed the Gen 2 for GearJunkie and today she's hanging out with Colin & Justin to tell them why this particular bluetooth speaker is an amazing addition to any outdoor kit. This spe…
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WE ARE BACK!! and we are bigger and better than ever! We run through our new Fantasy Football league and give out all the rules and payouts. We have a look back at gameweek 1 in the premier league and give our score predictions for gameweek 2 including our overall season predictions! We also have a run down of all the transfers our teams have made.…
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What's a training staple of every rock climber who wants to get stronger and also avoid the dreaded pulley injury? Hangboards and Fingerboards of course. And who is the person you want to talk to about these crucial pieces of gear? Power Company Climbing's Kris Hampton! Today Kris joins Colin to talk about about why Tension Climbing and Fingers Of …
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Today Gear & Beer is here to take away your arms! The arms of your sunglasses that is because today we're talking about Ombraz, the armless shades that are shaking up the sunglasses world. Ombraz co-founder Nikolai Paloni joins Colin, Justin and Producer Dave to talk about the brand and weigh in on Colin & Justin's likes, dislikes and questions abo…
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Today Gear & Beer is here to help you make good decisions! No doubt you've heard a lot about how our outdoor gear and apparel contain PFAS aka Forever Chemicals. But what do you need to know about PFAS when shopping for new gear and what should you do about the gear you already own that may contain PFAS? Meg Carney (The Outdoor Minimalist) is here …
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What do you get when the outdoor's foremost authority on outdoor stuff cracks open a brew? You get GearJunkie on Gear & Beer! Today Sean McCoy from GearJunkie.com joins Colin to run down the top 5 products he and the GJ team saw at the Outdoor Market Alliance Media Show last week (Colin was also there). The two talk about new stuff from: Therm-a-re…
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When it comes to multi-tools Justin & Colin have so many questions. Who made the original multi-tool? If you want to be outdoorsy do you need to own a multi-tool? What is the best job for a multi-tool? Today we dig into the entire multi-tool category. And because all multi-tools have a lot going on, we needed a beer that also has a lot going. So th…
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Chances are that if you do any camping whatsoever you have a lantern. But do you have an OG fuel burning Coleman Lantern? Justin does and today he is going to break down why you should too. And what is the perfect pairing for the classic lantern? How about a classic craft beer like a Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Because nothing is better than sitting ou…
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Today's pairing that matters most? Topo Athletic's Pursuit 2 and two, count 'em, two wheat ales. Which two? Well that would be Sam Adams Summer Ale and Golden Road's Mango Cart! After Colin's experience testing the Obōz Katabatic Wind Low he felt compelled to bring some trail runners back to the fore because it has come time for him to find a repla…
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Today's pairing that matters the most? Rad Power Bikes & Lost Coast Brewery's Downtown Brown! Lately Justin has been tooling around on a Rad Power Bikes Expand 5 Plus and he and Colin go deep on the environmental impact of the e-bike category. Then our in house Cicerone (aka Justin) pairs the perfect post activity beverage to go with the perfect co…
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We're back with the pairings that matter most... GEAR & BEER! Most hiking shoes are just overbuilt sneakers and leave you wanting either a pair of trail runners or an actual pair of leather boots. But what if you could truly blend those two worlds into an athletic looking shoe that is well made and built specifically for hiking? Well then you'd hav…
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Today it's the pairings that matter most... GEAR & BEER! What kind of shorts do you wear when you go mountain biking? Straight spandex bibs? Jorts? Whatever you have lying around? Today Justin and Colin talk about their mountain biking preferences while reviewing two outdoor brand entries in the cycling apparel space. The Rab Cinder Crank Shorts an…
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This episode originally ran on THE ROCK FIGHT. Hence the different music and what not. Enjoy! We wrap up our four weeks of 10 Barrel beers by pairing their 9.6 ABV monster IPA, Juicy Drama, with Justin & Colin's favorite piece of camping gear. For Justin that's the REI Half Dome 2 tent and NEMO's Stargaze Reclining Camp Chair while Colin talks abou…
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This episode of Gear & Beer originally ran on THE ROCK FIGHT. Hence the different music and stuff. Justin has been surfing in Feral wetsuits, a boutique wetsuit brand from the Bay Area for years while Colin just had his first experience trying them out. Today it's all about the wetsuit category and what makes Feral stand apart from a material and d…
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This episode originally aired on THE ROCK FIGHT. Hence the different music and stuff. Today Colin & Justin are prepping for the apocalypse... 10 Barrel's Apocalypse IPA that is! But before the end of the world arrives we first get Justin's review of the Softopper. The Softopper eliminates the need for immovable and expensive camper shells while sti…
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This week Colly and Conor have a look back at last weekends games. We give our thoughts on the Nicholas Jackson schenanigans trying to take the penalty away from Cole Palmer and we have a look at who we think Erik Ten Hag may be replaced by ! We also give an update on the fantasy football and give our score predictions for his weekends football…
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This episode originally ran on THE ROCK FIGHT. Hence the different music and what not. It's Friday and that means it's time for Gear and it's time for Beer here on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) and on today's edition of Gear & Beer we're loading up the bikes! For the first time in G&B history both Justin and Colin are r…
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This episode originally ran on THE ROCK FIGHT. Hence the different music and stuff. It's Friday and that means it's time for Gear and it's time for Beer here on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) and on today's edition of Gear & Beer we're getting athletic! Justin has recently gotten back into trail running so today he and C…
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This episode originally aired on THE ROCK FIGHT. Hence the differences in music and what not. If you can only have one sleeping bag would you make it your super high end backpacking mummy style bag? You could, but when you go car camping wouldn't you be so much more comfortable in an old school flannel bag? And when pairing the perfect beer with a …
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This episode originally aired on THE ROCK FIGHT. Hence the differences in music and what not. This week we're prepping for hiking and backpacking season as Justin gives us his review of the Scarpa SL Active and pairing this classic full grain leather hiking boot with Deschutes Black Butte Porter. How do these boots compare to other hiking footwear …
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This episode originally aired on THE ROCK FIGHT. Hence the differences in music and what not. Today we are excited to debut ...GEAR & BEER! This is reviewing gear, THE ROCK FIGHT way because largely speaking gear reviews have become pretty boring. There's rarely a 'so what' in these reviews because stuff mostly works. So Colin and Justin are here t…
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WE ARE BACK! After 3 months Colly, Conor and Big Paddy return to chat football!! We discuss Chelseas horrific season so far including if we want Poch in or out! Conor tells us who he thinks is going to win the league!! AND Paddy tells us what he wants to see happen if the new owners fully take over! DONT FORGET TO HIT SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW…
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It’s been a dramatic 12 months for Sean Dyche since he took the Everton job. He saved the club from relegation on the final day of the 22/23 season, saw the Board leave, the death Everton’s longest serving Chairman in more than a century, two PSR breaches and a 10 point deduction. As he marks one year as “the Gaffer”, Giulia Bould went to Finch Far…
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Taylor Hearn finishes off 2023 in an amazing way. Enjoy this conversation with Hiroshima Carp pitcher, and also member of the Rangers, Royals, & Braves at different points in the 2023 season. Drafted 4 different times out of high school, playing for 5 different MLB organizations, we reflect on his journey to now, lessons learned along the way, and …
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2023 is coming to a close and I cant think of a better way to end the year than with a couple episodes reflecting on the last 12 months. Dalton Rushing, the Dodgers No.1 prospect reflects on a year that had him on top of the world, playing in the MLB Futures game and then for 2 months after struggling and learning more from the game than he ever ha…
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Alec Zumwalt, Major League Hitting Coach, Senior Director of Hitting Performance, Husband, & father of 6 took time out of his busy schedule to join Unfinished. Enjoy this very special conversation and episode with one of the best coaches that I have ever had! Our final episode of the Coach Series is here. Share with a friend, share with a Royals fa…
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Tanner Napier, Wide Receivers coach & Jason Fergerson, Defensive Coordinator AND also, my childhood & high school teammates, join Unfinished... Lafayette High School! Lexington, KY! Back where it all started. This episode was really special to me and what this show is about. Reflecting on our lives and making an impact on those coming up behind us.…
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Austin Cousino, current University of Kentucky Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator joins Unfinished Podcast! Cousino, the former All-American, Gold Glove Winner, SEC Freshman of the Year is back at his alma mater & joins me to keep the "Coach" series rolling strong. Our 2nd guest from the SEC talks about his transition from 3rd round pick, to co…
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Coach Series continues on with Blake Gailen, Los Angeles Dodgers milb Hitting Coach. A bright and upcoming coach Blake shares so much knowledge with me from his 15 year career and also what he's learned as a coach! If you enjoy this episode, please support the show by leaving a like & a 5-star review. Follow the show on social media @PodUnfinished …
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The story of Everton Football Club took a dramatic turn today when news dropped that they were to receive a ten-point deduction from the Premier League for breaching Profit & Sustainability Rules in 2022. This is the largest penalty given out in Premier League history. This bonus episode contains reaction to Everton's point deduction from Conor Coa…
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With just four weeks of the season to go, everyone inside Finch Farm, from the grounds-people to the kit manager, pull together. Will it be enough to save Everton from relegation? After a crucial penalty save against Leicester, goalkeeper Jordan Pickford takes us through how analytics play a role in his prep. While everyone waits for the final resu…
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The gaffer’s honeymoon period seems to be over, as Everton struggle to win points and move up the table. Away from the pitch, there’s bad news when it’s alleged that the club has breached Financial Fair Play regulations. Fans continue to call for change at the top. Injury has contributed to the club’s difficulties this season, with star striker Dom…
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Sean Dyche prepares his team for one of the biggest fixtures in the club’s calendar: the world-renowned Merseyside Derby, an event that awakens deep bonds and rivalries. The women’s team has a Derby too and this year it will be held at Goodison Park. Midfielder Megan Finnigan reflects on the game and the press attention she’s received since the pro…
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With new manager Sean Dyche in charge, Everton start winning some much-needed points. We deep-dive into the gaffer’s techniques with players Tom Davies and Seamus Coleman. Dyche opens up as he chats with his best friend on and off the pitch: assistant manager and lifelong Evertonian Ian Woan. In the kitchen, Head chef Tom Kenton plans the week’s me…
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Ro Coleman, former player & newest member of the Vanderbilt Baseball Coaching staff is here to get the "Coach Series" started off the right way! Anyone that who has met Ro, knows he's a special individual. A warrior, a fighter who is always focused on leaving things better than he found them. Enjoy our conversation! Topics covered - His life's purp…
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It’s January and Everton are in the bottom three of the Premier League. After more disappointing results, Frank Lampard’s time runs out. Club Captain Seamus Coleman opens up about what it’s like to lose yet another manager. We meet new gaffer Sean Dyche on his first day at Finch Farm. He’s the club’s eighth manager in seven years. Will he be the on…
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This week Colly and Conor have a look at all your opinions on Stephen Kenny and the Ireland team. To say fans are fed up is an understatement. We go through who we think might be a good option for the position and why we think it went so wrong for Kenny. We give an update on the fantasy football league and our score predictions for this weekends fo…
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