217 episodes
The Rock Fight: Outdoor Industry & Adventure Sports Commentary Colin True - outdoor industry journalist
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4.7 • 26 Ratings
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The Rock Fight – not just another outdoor or adventure podcast; it's a full on rebellion. We’re here for those inside and outside the outdoor industry. Outdoorsy listeners who are tired of the same worn-out paths.
If you want to hear honest discussions that mirror the candid outdoor industry banter you have after a long hike in the wilderness, cracking the cooler while loading the bikes, sharing the ski lift with a stranger, waxing your board at the beach, jumping off rocks into the river, or over a beer at the bar...you've found your tribe.
The Rock Fight will dissect the latest headlines to come out of the outdoor industry. We'll weigh in on topics other outdoor media companies avoid like the plague. We'll also hit the things outdoorsy folks care about like pop culture, gear, footwear, apparel and even more important topics like debating the ideal attire for an adventure on the ice planet of Hoth. Our discussions are as diverse as they are real.
We’re challenging the conventional, offering a fresh perspective on outdoor industry topics you won't hear anywhere else.
The outdoor industry has been stagnant for too long. Missing out on The Rock Fight is missing out on the evolution of outdoor media.
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The Dirtbag Diaries Plus: The Future Of Digital Outdoor Media?
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Justin and Colin sit down with Fitz Cahall to talk about the industry of podcasting and how one of the original podcasts, The Dirtbag Diaries, fits into that industry.
At 17 years old, The Dirtbag Diaries are endemic to anyone who listens to outdoor podcasts as part of their adventure lifestyle. And while most podcasts rely on advertising revenue to make money, last year Fitz and his company Duct Tape Then Beer did something unique when they launched Diaries Plus. A paid subscription for listeners to access more episodes of The Dirtbag Diaries.
But much like radio and TV before it, when it comes to podcasts consumers are willing to put up with ads to keep the product free. So why did Fitz think this was the right move?
Today Fitz goes deep on starting The Diaries and why Diaries Plus makes the most sense for his company and show.
Learn more and sign up for Diaries Plus by clicking here.
Pre-order Fitz's new book States of Adventure by clicking here.
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REI's Union Problem, Kona's Back & Top 5 Coolest Sports
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin & Justin run through a slate of headlines, their top 5 all time coolest looking sports and have a special conversation with Bryce Covert who has been covering efforts by REI employees to form a union.
Here is the full rundown with time codes!
Our top 5 coolest sports; outdoor or otherwise. (07:44)Thomas Robison posts his obituary on YouTube. (21:40)Zombie Kona rises from the grave! Kona bikes is back! (24:47)Everest news rundown! And a quick game of which thing would be harder? (27:17)JUNE IS STICKER MONTH! Leave a written review on Apple Podcasts, let us know you did by emailing myrockfight@gmail.com and you'll receive a Rock Fight sticker!Conversation with Journalist Bryce Covert about the efforts to form a union at REI stores including an update on what happened last week at REI's Cleveland location. (32:05)What is Justin doing this weekend? Apparently it involved a real life Avengers Endgame - and lots of quantum physics. (03:33)
Enjoy this action packed episode of THE ROCK FIGHT!
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Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts.
Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads.
Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life.
Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order.
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The Best MTB Baggie Shorts + Rationale Mexican Lager (Gear & Beer!)
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT 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 and the Outdoor Research Freewheel Ride Shorts.
Then THE ROCK FIGHT's in house Cicerone (aka Justin) pairs the perfect post activity beverage to go with these shorts: a Rationale Mexican Lager.
Because that's what you get here on Gear & Beer... the pairings that matter most!
Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter!
Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts.
Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads.
Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life.
Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order.
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Get Out Of Your Outdoor Adventure Bubble
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin shares with you his adventure muse.
The inspiration of Colin's outdoor adventure life isn't a trail, mountain or body of water. It's ice hockey. And a recent return to the game that started it all showed him how important it is to pop the bubble that all of us in the outdoor community are living in.
So click play and get out of your comfort zone.
Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts.
Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter!
Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads.
Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life.
Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order.
Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. -
Grand Canyon Tragedy, National Bike Month & The Midwest Is The New Outdoor Hotspot
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we're slinging rocks at some of the more interesting and notable headlines to come out of the outdoor industry and community over the past week.
On this weeks slate:
Can Justin ace Colin's National Bike Month quiz? (03:55)Gamel's new safety oriented commuter bike helmet, The Remarkable (13:28)Bay Area swimmer sets record by swimming from the Golden Gate Bridge to Farallon Islands (21:03)A report from The Guardian declares the Midwest the new hotspot for outdoor activity in the United States (27:53)Skechers & John Deere announce a new shoe collaboration aimed at virtually everyone (32:25)Paddling Magazine's Joe Potoczak joins Colin & Justin to talk about the latest details that have emerged regarding the death of Thomas Robison who died attempting to paddle the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. (36:23)
Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter!
Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts.
Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads.
Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life.
Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order.
Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. -
Our Favorite Tents + 10 Barrel’s Juicy Drama (Gear & Beer!)
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT it's time for the pairings that matter most... GEAR & BEER!
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 about his Mountainsmith Celestial 2 tent (aka the Morrison).
Because that's what you get here on Gear & Beer... the pairings that matter most!
Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter!
Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts.
Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads.
Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life.
Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order.
Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.
Customer Reviews
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Love this show! You guys deliver timely outdoor industry news with humor and honesty! Thanks for the reviews, interviews, and the tadpole updates!
Finally Something Different
In a world of soulless VC funded corporate media, Rock Fight is a light in the outdoor industry darkness
Our go to podcast on the way to the trailhead.
Listening to the Rock Fight is like listening to a great Talk Radio show without the politics. Great inside baseball about the outdoor industry (and what needs to change), some fun guests, and a host who is willing to have people on who disagree with him.
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