CRAFTED

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CRAFTED

CRAFTED is the podcast from BLISTER that dives deep into the craft world of beer, coffee, whiskey, watches, wine, and more. Our guests are some of the very best and most passionate brewers, distillers, winemakers, coffee producers, retailers, and founders that launched craft companies when success was unlikely, but their passion and principles caused them to forge ahead anyway. CRAFTED explores how things get made, and does so with the remarkable people that insist on making things well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    The Art & Ethics of Eating Well, with Matthew Halteman

    Today, you are going to hear what is essentially an ongoing conversation that Jonathan has been having for about 30 years now with one of his best friends, Matthew Halteman, about food, food systems, sustainability, fine dining, and the ethics of what we eat. Matt is a foodie, a father, a fellow in the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, and a philosophy professor at Calvin University (he received his PhD in philosophy at Notre Dame). Matt is also a brilliant writer, and among other things we’re talking about today is his new book, Hungry, Beautiful Animals. Eating food is, of course, one of the most fundamental activities of human experience, yet many of us could probably stand to further examine our own principles and practices when it comes to food systems, what we eat, and the significance, ethics, and aesthetics of eating. So that is a bit of what Jonathan and Matt are going to be diving into here. RELATED LINKS: Read Hungry, Beautiful Animals Listen to Hungry, Beautiful Animals on Spotify For More re: Nutrition: nutritionfacts.org TOPICS & TIMES: What We’re Talking about Today & Why (0:00) Food & Current Food Production (4:11) Matt’s Background in Food Systems (12:41) How Transformation Actually Happens (24:41) Vegan Fine Dining? (41:28) Excellence & Accessibility (51:47) Jonathan’s Mom's Question about Nutrition (59:48) Filtering Information & Disinformation (1:06:37) Hungry Beautiful Animals (1:09:53) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 22m

  2. JAN 1

    Our Reviewers' 2024 Craft Obsessions & 2025 Curiosities

    Happy New Year! Today, we are sharing the craft categories that most captivated some of our Blister reviewers in 2024, and revealing some of the categories they are most curious about heading into 2025. And over on our Blister Podcast, you’ll also get to hear our team talk about the highs, the lows, and the lessons learned in 2024, plus their resolutions for 2025. RELATED LINKS Check out the Blister Craft Collective Become a BLISTER+ Member TOPICS & TIMES: Luke Koppa (1:21) Kristin Sinnott (16:08) Simon Stewart (24:57) Kara Husted (39:29) Zach Henderson (49:28) Justin Bobb & Jonathan Ellsworth (58:26) SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 22m

  3. 12/11/2024

    Scott Rao on Quality, Q Ratings, & Coffee

    Scott Rao is one of the most influential people in the world of coffee, coffee roasting, and coffee brewing. Scott is also the owner of Prodigal Coffee (located in Boulder, Colorado), and in this conversation, we dive deep into specific coffee topics and discuss the pursuit of quality in general. RELATED LINKS: Prodigal Coffee Become a BLISTER+ Member TOPICS & TIMES: Scott’s Entry into Coffee (2:43) Quality (8:30) Coffee, Wine, & Tea (16:42) Rating Systems (21:26) How to Store Coffee (26:19) Should You Freeze Beans? (31:37) Light Roasts (34:32) Dark Roasts (37:33) Complexity (39:35) Conscientious Consumerism & Coffee (42:46) Espresso, Whiskey, & Fine Tuning (45:58) Prodigal’s Approach to Quality (52:06) Politics, Coffee, & Quality (58:40) Scott’s Current Coffee Interests (1:06:28) Quality and Perfection (1:08:35) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 14m

  4. 11/20/2024

    Studio Shed w/ Mike Koenig

    Studio Shed was started in the Boulder, Colorado backyard of their co-founder Jeremy Nova, a pro mountain biker and Olympian. Jeremy needed a place to store all his bikes and was uninspired by what was available, so he built his own. Today, Studio Sheds are still built in Colorado, and their portfolio now includes studios, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and commercial spaces. Jeremy built that first shed back in 2008, yet today, many of Studio Shed’s designs still look just like the original.  Sheds and ADUs are a great way to provide extra room for outdoor gear, remote work offices, or additional living spaces. In today’s conversation, we sit down with Studio Shed’s co-founder Mike Koenig to discuss their unique approach to designing and building prefabricated backyard structures that are well-built, eco-friendly, and stylish. RELATED LINKS: Check out the Blister Craft Collective Become a BLISTER+ Member Studio Shed website: https://www.studio-shed.com/ TOPICS & TIMES: Riding Bikes and Founding a Company (0:46) Tokyo Joe's MTB Team (3:51) Jeremy’s Homemade Shed (6:24) Panelized Construction (10:25) The Studio Shed Design Process & Steps to Purchasing a Studio Shed (21:58) How to DIY Build a Studio Shed (29:40) Eco-friendly Designs (36:20) Mike’s Bike (51:46) SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m

  5. 11/06/2024

    Yu Sasaki on Big-Mountain Skiing, Deep-Powder Skiing, & Running a Successful Food Truck

    What are two of the best things in the world? Deep powder skiing and a great food truck. And today, we’re talking about both with professional skier, Yu Sasaki. We also talk about Yu’s beautiful short film, Home From Home; moving from Hokkaido, Japan, to Revelstoke; the ins-and-outs of running a food truck; and more. RELATED LINKS: Watch Yu’s Film: Home From Home Become a BLISTER+ Member Check out the Blister Craft Collective TOPICS & TIMES: New Film (2:52) Japan Origins (5:49) Food and Canada (7:59) Food Truck (10:21) Planning His Menu (15:08) 2 Food Trucks and Ramen (16:27) Logistics (19:41) He Skis in the Winter, Staff Runs the Trucks (22:19) How to Identify Good Food Trucks (25:24) Ten Minute Timeline (29:23) Favorite Food Trucks (31:00) Craft Obsessions and Freeride Coaching (33:05) Upcoming Ski Season (36:03) Closing (38:21) SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min

  6. 10/30/2024

    Diner Coffee, Sour Beers, Well-Done Steaks, Putting Greens, & Brand Building with Alex LeBlanc of Calibration Coffee Lab

    Last year, we talked with Alex LeBlanc about starting Calibration Coffee Lab in Greenville, South Carolina (CRAFTED ep #26). Today, Alex is back to update us on how it’s going, what he’s been learning, how his thinking about coffee has evolved, and how he’s going about trying to build a brand that people will love. And if you’d like to check out Alex’s coffee, CRAFTED listeners can get 15% off by using the code BLISTER at calibrationcoffeelab.com RELATED LINKS: Become a BLISTER+ Member Check out the Blister Craft Collective CRAFTED ep #26: Calibration Coffee Lab TOPICS & TIMES: Backstory of Calibration Coffee Lab (2:53) 3rd Wave Coffee (9:32) 1st & 2nd Crack (14:18) Alex’s Philosophy of Roasting (16:46) Espresso (19:30) Roasting Temperature & Airflow (25:47) Catering to Customers’ Tastes (27:06) Coffee, Wine, & Beer Comparisons (33:08) ‘Single Origin’ Coffees vs Blends (35:10) How Long to “Rest” after Roasting (36:53) Natural vs Washed (45:48) Brand Building (51:03) SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr

  7. 10/16/2024

    Wayfarer Vans w/ Andy Mullins

    Camper vans seem to be everywhere these days, and for good reason — the level of versatility and convenience they offer is hard to ignore. But starting down the road of ownership can be extremely overwhelming, so in today’s conversation, we sit down with Wayfarer Van’s Andy Mullins to answer some of the common questions people have, and to get an inside look at Wayfarer Van’s unique approach to building camper vans. RELATED LINKS: Check out the Blister Craft Collective Become a BLISTER+ Member Wayfarer Vans website: https://wayfarervans.com/blisterreview Wayfarer Vans Fans Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/364625700977150 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wayfarervans Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayfarervans Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wayfarervans TOPICS & TIMES: How Wayfarer Got Started (3:03) Wayfarer Founder is Good at Bikes (4:14) Why Modular? (5:33) Fast Turnarounds (11:09) Good Wood (13:12) Ford vs Ram (18:09) Low Roof or High Roof (22:47) First Steps to First Van (27:23) How Wayfarer KeepsThem Affordable (29:34) To DIY or NOT (34:15) Let’s go Camping (41:31) SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  8. 09/04/2024

    Chef Mark Connell on Craft & Trust; Tasting Menus; & Olive Oil Candy (Part 2)

    Mark Connell is the executive chef at PARC Aspen, and he’s back to talk about fine dining and the importance of tasting menus; what he learned at Alinea; the specific tasting menu Jonathan recently had at PARC Aspen (including what Mark put on the plate & why); the difference between striving for consistency vs. striving to be consistently good; and more. RELATED LINKS Check out the Blister Craft Collective Become a BLISTER+ Member TOPICS & TIMES: Fine Dining & Tasting Menus (1:58) Alinea: what Mark Learned There (9:46)  PARC Aspen (16:42) Tasting Menu: what Jonathan had at PARC Aspen (23:59) Goat Cheese Sorbet & Olive Oil Candy (31:26) Consistency vs Being Consistently Good (47:46) Craft & Trust (56:17) SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 Blister Podcast Off The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 9m
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CRAFTED is the podcast from BLISTER that dives deep into the craft world of beer, coffee, whiskey, watches, wine, and more. Our guests are some of the very best and most passionate brewers, distillers, winemakers, coffee producers, retailers, and founders that launched craft companies when success was unlikely, but their passion and principles caused them to forge ahead anyway. CRAFTED explores how things get made, and does so with the remarkable people that insist on making things well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    BLISTER
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2023 BLISTER
  • Show Website
    CRAFTED

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