BLISTER Podcast

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The Blister Podcast from BLISTER is a series of wide-ranging conversations with athletes, authors, and influential figures in the outdoor industry about mountain culture, outdoor-industry news, books, films, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1d ago

    Founder’s Story: Stio Founder & CEO, Stephen Sullivan

    Stephen “Sulli” Sullivan shares all the wild twists and turns of co-founding Cloudveil in 1997, then launching Stio in 2011. We dive into some of his most significant (and most painful) lessons learned; key industry insights; and the factors necessary to build a successful outdoor company. Note: We Want to Hear From You! We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or offer your hot takes for us to rate. Email us at: info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS: BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered See our Updated Mtn Bike Buyer’s Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways TOPICS & TIMES: Shoutout: New BLISTER+ Members (1:44) First outdoor sport you fell in love with? (4:04) When Did You First Think of Starting an Outdoor Company? (6:36) Starting Cloudveil (16:06) Turning Point: Denali (22:16) What Happened at Cloudveil? (27:12) Advice on Company Structure (37:37) Launching Stio (44:29) Biggest Surprises? (51:26) Dan Abrams’ 1st Question (56:21) Dan Abrams’ 2nd Question (1:04:44) Sulli’s Current Favorite Stio Technical Piece (1:06:27) Sulli’s Current favorite Casual Piece (1:08:12) What are You Most Excited about? (1:12:39) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 16m
  2. Athlete / Activist Caroline Gleich on Data Centers, the Situation in Utah, & Why It Matters to All of Us

    Jun 15

    Athlete / Activist Caroline Gleich on Data Centers, the Situation in Utah, & Why It Matters to All of Us

    The rapid proliferation of plans to build large data centers across the USA is a massive story with major consequences. So today, Caroline Gleich talks about what is happening in Utah and beyond; getting attacked by ‘Mr. Wonderful’ on national TV; and more. We also discuss her experience running for U.S. Senate, and why we need more good people to get involved in local politics. Note: We Want to Hear From You! We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or offer your hot takes for us to rate. Email us at: info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS: BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered See our Updated Mtn Bike Buyer’s Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways RESOURCES: Patagonia Action Works Erin Brockovich Data Center Site Vote411.org BallotReady.org  Local Journalism! TOPICS & TIMES: Caroline’s Background (2:54) The Data Center Debate (9:10) Utah's Data Center Controversy (16:13) Environmental & Community Impacts of Data Centers (20:43) The AI Arms Race and Its Implications (24:16) What is Real “Progress”? (30:53) Where to Find Facts, Not Misinformation? (35:35) What can be done right now in Utah? (44:26) Caroline’s Experience of Running for Senate (45:59) The Promise of Local Politics (54:36) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr

  3. Jun 8

    Mountain Town Economics 2.0: Housing, Development, Public Lands, the Forest Service, & More w/ Jonathan Houck

    Today we’re talking about housing, affordable housing, development in mountain towns, public lands, and more with Gunnison County commissioner, Jonathan Houck, an avid mountain biker, skier, and former sponsored climber. Note: We Want to Hear From You! We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or offer your hot takes for us to rate. Email us at: info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS: Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ See our Updated Mtn Bike Buyer’s Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways Our Other Mtn Town Economics Conversations: Ep. 390: Mountain Town Economics 2.0: Telluride Update w/ Jason Blevins Ep. 389: Telluride Closes, Ski Patrol Strikes, & the Future of Ski Resorts w/ Jason Blevins CRAFTED Ep 47: How to Design a Well-Crafted, Affordable Home w/ Zack Giffin Ep. 275: Mtn Town Economics: Zack Giffin on Skiing, Tiny Homes, & Big Solutions Ep. 270: Mtn Town Economics & Outdoor Recreation Ep. 180: Mtn Town Economics, Pt 3: Developing Housing, Addressing Climate Change, & Mitigating Megafires w/ Scott Ehlert  Ep. 179: Mtn Town Economics, Pt 2: Housing, Community, & Core Values w/ Troy Russ Ep. 177: Mtn Town Economics, Pt 1: Affordable Housing, Short-Term Rentals, & More w/ Jenny Stuber TOPICS & TIMES: New BLISTER+ Members (1:21) Houck: Climber, Skier, Mtn Biker (2:42) How Did You Get into Politics? (5:59) Duties of a County Commissioner? (9:25) Affordable Housing Updates (12:10) Pushback (22:39) Quality of Space & Numerous Stakeholders (28:30) Managing Federal Lands (48:05) Houck’s 10-Year Prediction (59:17) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m
  4. Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (May 2026)

    Jun 1

    Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (May 2026)

    Cody and Jonathan talk about Cody’s recent trip to Canada; Patagonia vs Pattie Gonia; the Enhanced Games; the Drunk Olympics?; a runners’ beef; the most Canadian news; what we’re reading & watching; and more. Note: We Want to Hear From You! We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or offer your hot takes for us to rate. Email us at: info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS:  Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ See our Updated Mtn Bike Buyer’s Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways TOPICS & TIMES: Cody in Canada (4:09) Rant Response (9:19) The Enhanced Games (19:26) Enhanced X Games, FWT, or WC Ski Racing? (30:54) Is the National Spelling Bee a Sport? (36:46) VIDEO: Cody on ‘Sports’ vs ‘Competitions’ (43:15) Satisfy x Adidas Event (44:55) Runners’ Beef: Sage Canaday vs Cam Hanes (58:48) Patagonia vs Pattie Gonia, Revisited (1:11:00) Most Canadian News (1:15:55) What We’re Reading & Watching (1:20:34) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 32m
  5. 10 Quick Things: 'DC / NYC' Edition

    May 26

    10 Quick Things: 'DC / NYC' Edition

    Jonathan shares some highlights and takeaways from his 12-day trip to Washington DC and NYC. Note: We Want to Hear From You! We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or offer your hot takes for us to rate. Email us at: info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS:  Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways TOPICS & TIMES: Shoutout: New BLISTER+ Members (0:51) 1. Rogge’s Talk at the Library of Congress (1:42) 2. Conversations w/ Members of Congress (3:11) 3. Little Mtn Towns & Big Cities (5:09) 4. Cycling in NYC (7:05) 5. Walking & Hiking (11:33) 6. My CRAFTED Trip Report (13:46) 7. The Lincoln Memorial (14:51) 8. The Fox (19:32) 9. Mountain Bike Season (22:27) 10. Some Personal Stats on This Past Winter (23:04) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
  6. 'A River Runs Through It' w/ Mike Rogge (Blister Book Club)

    May 18

    'A River Runs Through It' w/ Mike Rogge (Blister Book Club)

    In honor of the 50th anniversary, Jonathan talks with Mike Rogge, the owner & editor of the Mountain Gazette, about one of his all-time favorite books, ‘A River Runs Through It,’ by Norman Maclean. Note: We Want to Hear From You! We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or offer your hot takes for us to rate. Email us at: info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS:  Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways TOPICS & TIMES: Shoutout: New BLISTER+ Members (3:03) Meeting Up @ The Library Of Congress (3:54) When Did You First Read 'A River Runs Through It' (5:51) Montana’s Second Bible (17:16) A Book about Grief (33:36) Neal & Old Rawhide (41:19) Family Dynamics (45:33) The Book vs The Film (49:50) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 3m

  7. May 11

    Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (April 2026)

    Cody and Jonathan are back to review the news, including Cody’s recent expedition to Alaska; two incredible achievements in the running world; skier / snowboarder visits this past winter; the most Canadian News, what they’re reading & watching; and more. Note: We Want to Hear From You! We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or offer your hot takes for us to rate. You can email those to us at: info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS:  BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Blister Studios (our new channel) Blister Review (our original channel) TOPICS & TIMES: Shoutout: New BLISTER+ Members (1:24) Shoveling in Alaska (3:44) Rachel Entrekin & the Cocodona 250 (16:43) Sub 2-Hour Marathon (25:18) Thoughts re: Super Shoes? (31:53) NSAA Report: Skier Visits Down (36:05) Bernie Rosow (53:54) Rate Cody’s Take (59:19) Most Canadian News (1:07:51) What We’re Reading & Watching (1:13:04) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 42m
  8. Stories from the Field: Caroline Gleich, McKenna Peterson, Anne Wangler, & Sierra Schlag

    May 4

    Stories from the Field: Caroline Gleich, McKenna Peterson, Anne Wangler, & Sierra Schlag

    Today you’ll hear one of the great conversations that just took place at our Blister Summit at Snowbird. McKenna Peterson and Anne Wangler talk about their recent trips to Alaska; Caroline Gleich talks about some of the very big objectives she’s been working on; and leading the conversation is the multi-talented skier, storyteller, and filmmaker, Sierra Schlag. Note: We Want to Hear From You! We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or offer your hot takes for us to rate. Email us at: info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS:  Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways GEAR:30: Blister Summit 2026 Recap TOPICS & TIMES: Shoutout: New BLISTER+ Members (2:09) Introductions (3:34) Imposter Syndrome (14:49) All-Women Crew vs Mixed Crew (17:13) Facing Limitations (21:16) Parental Protection Clauses (26:46) Advice for Women (32:48) Advice for Men (34:06) Silverton Mountain Trip (36:43) More Audience Questions (41:16) How to Get More Women Involved (50:08) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min
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The Blister Podcast from BLISTER is a series of wide-ranging conversations with athletes, authors, and influential figures in the outdoor industry about mountain culture, outdoor-industry news, books, films, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    BLISTER
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    411
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 BLISTER
  • Show Website
    BLISTER Podcast

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