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64. 'The Dark Wizard' w/ Director, Peter Mortimer
01:03:00||Ep. 64Our guest is Peter Mortimer, the co-creator & co-director of, The Dark Wizard, about the legendary climber, basejumper, & highliner, Dean Potter (you can watch it on HBO). We discuss the making of the film; the dynamic between Alex Honnold and Dean; the extensive use of Dean’s private journals; & more.Let Us Know Your Thoughts!Email us here or leave a comment on our site with your hot take or thoughts on the film. Or tell us which movies you’d like to see us cover on Blister Cinematic.RELATED LINKS: Momentous: livemomentous.com code: BlisterOneSkin: oneskin.co/BLISTERGet Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Enter Our Free Weekly Gear GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES:Shoutout: New BLISTER+ Members (1:44)How Do You Describe ‘The Dark Wizard’? (2:54)The Mainstream Reception (3:56)When Did You First Start Thinking of this Project? (6:29)Peter’s Relationship with Dean (15:59)The Eiger Trip (18:25)Shooting w/ Dean vs Other Athletes (22:20)Comparisons: Dean vs Marc-Andre Leclerc (25:28)The Decision to Use Dean’s Journals (32:46)Comparisons: Dean vs Alex Honnold (40:28)Conclusions: Was Dean an Asshole? (48:58)Climbing w/ Dean: Peter’s Stories (55:44)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30CRAFTED
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63. 'Surf's Up' w/ Tyler Curle & Jonathan Ellsworth
01:06:21||Ep. 63Today we discuss the 2007 film, Surf’s Up, with Tyler Curle, who is the perfect guest since he has spent much of his life in comps; he just earned a spot on the Freeride World Tour; and, Surf’s Up is his all-time favorite movie. Over the course of this conversation you’ll see why — and why all of us should probably watch Surf’s Up at least once a year.Let Us Know Your Thoughts!Email us here or leave a comment on our site with your hot take or thoughts on the film. Or tell us which movies you’d like to see us cover on Blister Cinematic.RELATED LINKS: Momentous: livemomentous.com code: BlisterOneSkin: oneskin.co/BLISTERGet Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s GuideEnter Our Free Weekly Gear GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES:Why This Film? (2:24)Most Rewatchable Scenes (18:41)Best Lines (23:10)What’s Aged the Best? (29:37)What’s Aged the Worst? (33:00)‘Hottest Take’ Award (34:56)Who Needed BLISTER+ the Most? (39:09)‘Gimme More’ Award (44:24)‘Gimme Less’ Award (44:50)Burning Questions / I Need Answers (45:35)Companion Film: Sequel, Prequel, or Spinoff? (48:37)Memorabilia You Want the Most (50:54)Who Won The Movie? (52:34)Our Final Grades (58:37)Best Life Lessons? (1:01:11)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30CRAFTED
62. 'Point Break' w/ Mike Rogge & Jonathan Ellsworth
01:24:21||Ep. 6235 years ago, Point Break came out, and our lives … were never going to be the same. Of all the action-sports movies out there, what makes Point Break so special, and why has it had such a lasting legacy? Jonathan Ellsworth and Mountain Gazette owner and editor, Mike Rogge, dive DEEP beneath the surf to answer these questions.Let Us Know Your Thoughts!Email us here or leave a comment on our site with your hot take or thoughts on the film. Or tell us which movies you’d like to see us cover on Blister Cinematic.RELATED LINKS:Episode Sponsor: oneskin.co/BLISTERBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:Why This Film? (3:11)Most Rewatchable Scenes (21:07)Best Lines (33:32)What’s Aged the Best? (46:48)What’s Aged the Worst? (50:15)‘Hottest Take’ Award (53:06)Who Needed BLISTER+ the Most? (1:02:43)‘Gimme More’ Award (1:04:02)‘Gimme Less’ Award (1:05:48)Burning Questions / I Need Answers (1:09:09)Companion Film: Sequel, Prequel, or Spinoff? (1:10:20)Memorabilia You Want the Most (1:12:38)Best Life Lessons? (1:14:40)Who Won The Movie? (1:17:50)Our Final Grades (1:19:32)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30
61. 'Aspen Extreme' w/ Mike Rogge & Jonathan Ellsworth
01:26:28||Ep. 61Is ‘Aspen Extreme’ the greatest ski movie ever? Probably. Is it also one of the best movies ever made? Yes. Or at least, that’s the case Mountain Gazette owner & editor, Mike Rogge, and Jonathan Ellsworth are going to be making today, in addition to breaking some big news. As always, they discuss what’s aged the best, what’s aged the worst, who needed BLISTER+ the most, and more.Let Us Know Your Thoughts!Email us here or leave a comment on our site with your hot take or thoughts on the film. Or tell us which movies you’d like to see us cover on Blister Cinematic.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:Why This Film? (3:50)Two Friends, One Dream, No Limits (7:31)Most Rewatchable Scenes (21:48)Best Lines (32:42)What’s Aged the Best? (39:28)What’s Aged the Worst? (44:21)‘Hottest Take’ Award (54:10)Who Needed BLISTER+ the Most? (1:00:36)‘Gimme More’ Award (1:03:01)‘Gimme Less’ Award & Burning Questions / I Need Answers (1:05:16)Memorabilia You Want the Most (1:07:53)Best Life Lessons? (1:12:51)Companion Film: Sequel, Prequel, or Spinoff? (1:14:43)Who Won The Movie? (1:19:10)Our Final Grades (1:22:34)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30CRAFTED
60. 'Emily in Paris' (the ski episode) with Amie Engerbretson & Jonathan Ellsworth
48:19||Ep. 60Today Amie and Jonathan talk about the hit show, Emily in Paris, and specifically, the episode where Emily goes skiing (season 4, episode 6). So how is this show? And how well did they do portraying modern-day skiing? We discuss.Let Us Know Your Thoughts!Email us here or leave a comment on our site with your hot take or thoughts on the film. Or tell us which movies you’d like to see us cover on Blister Cinematic.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredGet Our Newsletter & Weekly Gear GiveawaysCHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELSBlister Studios (our new channel)Blister Review (our original channel)TOPICS & TIMES:Amie’s Grand Entrance (1:00)Who is Emily in Paris? (8:34)Hot take from Amie (13:11)Amie's Bachelorette Party (14:44)Most Rewatchable Scenes (17:49)Burning Questions (23:27)Who Needed BLISTER+ the Most? (24:21)Italian Ski Instructor & Balaclavas (25:43)Who Won the Show? (34:05)Other Show Highlights (38:28)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30CRAFTED
59. ‘Farming Turns’ w/ Chris Rubens & Jonathan Ellsworth
58:22||Ep. 59Chris Rubens is a professional skier and a professional farmer. His film, ‘Farming Turns’ (available on YouTube 11.19.25), explores both, as well as friendship, family, and how to create life that better aligns with your values. Plus, there’s a great cameo from Chris’ longtime friend, Hoji.Let Us Know Your Thoughts!Email us here or leave a comment on our site with your hot take or thoughts on the film. Or tell us which movies you’d like to see us cover on Blister Cinematic.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredGet Our Newsletter & Weekly Gear GiveawaysCHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELSBlister Studios (our new channel)Blister Review (our original channel)TOPICS & TIMES:Chris on ‘Farming Turns’ (3:20)Friendship (7:01)Hoji (11:42)Farming (12:37)Growth of First Light Farm (18:50)Refrigerators & Good People (20:29)Individual Behavior & Systemic Change (24:02)Filming in National Parks (40:55)Risk & Failure (50:03)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30CRAFTED
58. Chris Benchetler on 'Mountains of the Moon'
59:43||Ep. 58Chris Benchetler has been working for years on his latest, massive project, Mountains of the Moon. And today, you’ll hear Chris talk about why this is both his most ambitious project — and perhaps his most personal project — yet.Let Us Know Your Thoughts!Email us here or leave a comment on our site with your hot take or thoughts on the film. Or tell us which movies you’d like to see us cover on Blister Cinematic.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredGet Our Newsletter & Weekly Gear GiveawaysCHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELSBlister Studios (our new channel)Blister Review (our original channel)TOPICS & TIMES:What Is This? (3:00)‘Afterglow’ & ‘Fire on the Mountain’ (8:07)Where & When Was it Shot? (13:23)“Art Never Gets Better” (17:57)The Grateful Dead (24:14)Bill Walton (31:56)Paul Stamets & Mycology (34:50)Athletes in the Film (40:46)Projects, Family, & Being an Outdoor Athlete (48:18)The Making of ‘Mountains’ Documentary (51:09)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30CRAFTED