BLISTER Podcast

Jonathan talks with George Sibley, author of, ‘Dragons in Paradise,’ and longtime contributor to the Mountain Gazette. ‘Dragons’ is a must-read collection of essays on mountain town communities and culture, and today they talk about these topics and many others.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 CoveredSee our Updated Mtn Bike Buyer’s GuideEnter Our Free Weekly Gear GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES:Shoutout: New BLISTER+ Members (0:54)George Sibley’s 60-Year Journey (2:18)Dragons in Paradise (4:30)The Threat of Modern Dragons (8:22)The Nature of ‘Work’ (17:58)Life in Gothic (24:06)The Art of the Essay: Exploring Ideas (32:35)A Book Everyone Should Read / Revisit? (37:11)The State of Poetry in 2026 (39:14)George’s New Collection: Storm in My Head (45:47)George’s Recent Piece in Mountain Gazette (49:46)Reflections on Aging & Mountain Town Life (55:48)The Importance of Mountain Towns (1:00:46)Engaging Young People to Create Change (1:09:50)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:=Blister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30

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 CoveredSee our Updated Mtn Bike Buyer’s GuideEnter Our Free Weekly Gear GiveawaysTOPICS & 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 CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30

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 CoveredSee our Updated Mtn Bike Buyer’s GuideEnter Our Free Weekly Gear GiveawaysRESOURCES:Patagonia Action WorksErin Brockovich Data Center SiteVote411.orgBallotReady.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 CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30

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 GuideEnter Our Free Weekly Gear GiveawaysOur Other Mtn Town Economics Conversations:Ep. 390: Mountain Town Economics 2.0: Telluride Update w/ Jason BlevinsEp. 389: Telluride Closes, Ski Patrol Strikes, & the Future of Ski Resorts w/ Jason BlevinsCRAFTED Ep 47: How to Design a Well-Crafted, Affordable Home w/ Zack GiffinEp. 275: Mtn Town Economics: Zack Giffin on Skiing, Tiny Homes, & Big SolutionsEp. 270: Mtn Town Economics & Outdoor RecreationEp. 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 RussEp. 177: Mtn Town Economics, Pt 1: Affordable Housing, Short-Term Rentals, & More w/ Jenny StuberTOPICS & 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 CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30

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.comRELATED LINKS: Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+See our Updated Mtn Bike Buyer’s GuideEnter Our Free Weekly Gear GiveawaysTOPICS & 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 CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30

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 GiveawaysTOPICS & 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 CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30

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.comRELATED LINKS: BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredEnter Our Free Weekly Gear GiveawaysCHECK 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 CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30

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 GiveawaysGEAR:30: Blister Summit 2026 RecapTOPICS & 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 CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30