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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.

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#423
Monday · 1 hr 16 min
Alex Honnold
Jonathan recently met up with Alex in Las Vegas, and today, you’ll hear their conversation about his depiction in 'The Dark Wizard'; base jumping vs free soloing; his Netflix event in Taipei; the Honnold Foundation; 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: Quince.com/blister DraftKings.com - code: Blister BLISTER+ Get Covered Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways TOPICS & TIMES Alex’s Stroll Up the Matterhorn (3:34) Living in Las Vegas (10:18) The Honnold Foundation (13:47) Solar & Renewables (19:49) Taipei, Netflix, & Megaskyscrapers (28:04) The Dark Wizard & Dean Potter (34:57) Base Jumping, Wingsuiting, & Freesoloing (46:44) Training (50:27) Books (52:47) Alex’s ‘Climbing Gold’ Podcast (56:15) Alex’s ‘Planet Visionaries’ Podcast (1:02:08) A Recent Best Read (1:10:45) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: The Blister Vault Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR
September 7 · 1 hr 18 min
Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (August 2026)
Cody and Jonathan discuss skiing in Portillo; the roadless rule repeal; whether Vail Resorts will sell some of their ski areas; using AI for expedition beta; recent avalanche safety fines; the Most ‘American’ News; what they're reading & watching; & more. Note: We Want to Hear From You! Tell 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: DraftKings.com - code: Blister FactorMeals.com - code: BLISTERPOD50OFF BLISTER+ Get Covered Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways TOPICS & TIMES News & Shoutouts (0:00) Portillo & Vegas (3:03) Crowdsourcing Jonathan’s Punishment (9:12) Roadless Rule Repeal (11:06) Will Vail Resorts Sell Off Some Ski Areas? (19:37) A.I. & Expedition Planning (28:42) Blackbird Guides Fined (35:48) The Most ‘American’ News (52:11) What We’re Reading & Watching (58:54) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: The Blister Vault Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30
September 3 · 20 min
Shakespeare & Comp Skiing w/ Rachel Burks
Today we’re sharing the most surprising moment Jonathan Ellsworth ever had on a podcast, and it comes from a conversation that many pro skiers and ski-industry people have said is their favorite episode. It’s from Jonathan’s conversation with skier, Rachel Burks, back in 2019. 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: ⁠DraftKings.com⁠ - code: Blister ⁠LiveMomentous.com⁠ - code: Blister Get Yourself Covered: ⁠BLISTER+⁠ ⁠Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide⁠ ⁠Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways⁠ For the Full Episode: ⁠Blister, Ep.107⁠ CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: ⁠Blister Podcast⁠ ⁠Blister Cinematic⁠ ⁠CRAFTED⁠ ⁠Bikes & Big Ideas⁠ ⁠GEAR:30⁠
#421
August 31 · 56 min
Off the Clock: Congresswoman Susie Lee
Congresswoman Susie Lee represents Nevada’s 3rd District, and she’s a diehard skier & mountain biker. Yesterday, she and Jonathan Ellsworth went mountain biking, then recorded this conversation about her love of the outdoors; her life in politics; how she makes time for both; 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: DraftKings.com - code: Blister LiveMomentous.com - code: Blister Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways TOPICS & TIMES: Our Mountain Bike Ride (3:07) Nevada, D.C., Alaska (4:53) When Did You Get into Outdoor Sports? (6:14) How Do You Balance Getting Out w/ Life in Politics? (7:32) Kids, Social Media, & the Future (20:02) When & How Did You Get Involved in Politics? (24:50) Public Lands & Climate Issues (28:57) Why Bipartisanship is Crucial (33:48) The Uniqueness of Nevada’s 3rd District (46:57) If You Had to Choose One: Skiing or Biking? (53:57) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: The Blister Vault Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30
#420
August 31 · 1 hr 7 min
Founder's Story: Ferreol Skis co-founder, Jonathan Audet
Ferreol Skis may currently be the most interesting company in the ski world. Surprised? Listen to our conversation here with Ferreol co-founder, Jonathan Audet, about how Ferreol got started and what they've been up to, and you might end up agreeing with that take. 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: livemomentous.com - use code: Blister OneSkin: oneskin.co/BLISTER Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways TOPICS & TIMES: Big BLISTER+ News (0:46) Buyers Guide Sale Ends Soon! (2:17) BBI - The Enduro World Cup is dead (3:19) Recent developments at Ferreol Skis (5:14) Did this start as a material or a ski company? (7:15) Scalium is stronger than traditional titanal (11:41) Jonathan’s background (25:34) From working retail to founding your own company (32:59) Going from concept to launch, how did it work? (37:34) Gaining investors (43:15) Scalium Plus (54:28) Involvement in Defense (57:02) 2026/27 Ski Lineup (1:01:44) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: The Blister Vault Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30
#420
August 24 · 1 hr 7 min
Founder's Story: Ferreol Skis co-founder, Jonathan Audet
Ferreol Skis may currently be the most interesting company in the ski world. Surprised? Listen to our conversation here with Ferreol co-founder, Jonathan Audet, about how Ferreol got started and what they've been up to, and you might end up agreeing with that take. 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: livemomentous.com - use code: Blister OneSkin: oneskin.co/BLISTER Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways TOPICS & TIMES: Big BLISTER+ News (0:46) Buyers Guide Sale Ends Soon! (2:17) BBI - The Enduro World Cup is dead (3:19) Recent developments at Ferreol Skis (5:14) Did this start as a material or a ski company? (7:15) Scalium is stronger than traditional titanal (11:41) Jonathan’s background (25:34) From working retail to founding your own company (32:59) Going from concept to launch, how did it work? (37:34) Gaining investors (43:15) Scalium Plus (54:28) Involvement in Defense (57:02) 2026/27 Ski Lineup (1:01:44) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: The Blister Vault Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 22 · 7 min
A Ski Builder Makes the Case for Bidets: Scott Andrus, ON3P Skis
Bidets & Ski-Building Equipment? ON3P Skis’ factory in Portland, Oregon, has both. Their founder, Scott Andrus, explains why. 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: livemomentous.com - use code: Blister OneSkin: oneskin.co/BLISTER Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways For the Full Episode: Blister Podcast, Ep.16 CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Podcast Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#419
August 17 · 30 min
10 Quick Things: Blister Summit Location & Dates; Our Winter Buyer's Guide, & More
Today we’re sharing the location & dates for Blister Summit 2027; what Cody finally watched; a book recommendation from Len Necefer; Timothy the fox; 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: Momentous: livemomentous.com - use code: Blister OneSkin: oneskin.co/BLISTER Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways TOPICS & TIMES: 1: Postponed: Mtn Biking w/ a Member of Congress (0:34) 2: Good Reminder for When Plans Fall Through (2:12) 3: Blister Summit 2027: Location & Dates (4:39) 4: Luke is Here! Winter Buyer’s Guide Updates (8:03) 5: BLISTER+ in 2027 (16:27) 6: What Cody Finally Watched / Upcoming Cinematic Episode (17:45) 7: Snow is Falling! (20:45) 8: The Vault: JBobb’s Selection (21:49) 9: Len Necefer’s Book Recommendation (23:51) 10: Timothy the Fox + Another Good Reminder (26:30) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: The Blister Vault Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 15 · 11 min
When a Master Brewer Predicted the Future of Beer: John Kimmich, The Alchemist
Five years ago on our <a href="https://blisterreview.com/category/podcasts/crafted-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CRAFTED podcast</a>, Jonathan Ellsworth sat down with John Kimmich, co-founder & head brewer of The Alchemist. And it’s striking just how accurate John’s predictions were about where the world of beer was headed. This <a href="https://blisterreview.com/category/podcasts/blister-vault" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vault episode</a> features some
#418
August 10 · 1 hr 25 min
Mountain Town Economics: Your Money & Personal Finances w/ Meb Faber
Money. It’s a very taboo topic among those of us who love the outdoors. But for those who want to get outside as much as possible or work in the outdoor industry, we need to be extra smart about our personal finances. Our guest today, Meb Faber, is here to help. He’s a life-long skier, an enthusiastic surfer, the co-founder & chief investment officer of Cambria Investment Management, a speaker & writer on investment strategies, and the host of the podcast, the Meb Faber Show. 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+ Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways Our Other Mtn Town Economics Conversations: Ep. 409: Mountain Town Economics: Housing, Development, U.S. Forest Service, & Public Lands w/ Jonathan Houck Ep. 390: Mountain Town Economics: 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: The Taboo Topic of Money (0:00) When Did You Fall in Love w/ Skiing? (6:38) Money Isn’t Everything, but It Matters (9:28) How Meb Got into Finance & Investing (17:27) Starting Cambria (21:28) “It’s Not a Bug, It’s a Feature” (27:33) Financial Advice for People in their 20s (34:15) Where to Invest at a Young Age (40:39) The investing Pyramid (57:30) Advice for People in their 40s or 50s (1:03:54) Meb’s New Book: Investing In America (1:09:49) Meb’s Podcast: The Meb Faber Show (1:22:06) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: The Blister Vault Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 8 · 16 min
The Best, Most Unlikely Documentary We’ve Ever Seen
Extreme Birdwatching: if you know, you know. And if you don’t, you should. Today on <a href="https://blisterreview.com/category/podcasts/blister-vault" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Vault</a>, we’re sharing a moment from a <a href="https://blisterreview.com/category/podcasts/blister-cinematic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blister Cinematic</a> conversation where Jonathan Ellsworth, Eli Brown, and Luke Koppa discuss one of the best, most surprising documentaries th
#417
August 3 · 1 hr 21 min
Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (July 2026)
Cody and Jonathan discuss the avalanche on Broad Peak; the legacy of Nims Purja; Cody’s take on freeride skiing & snowboarding in the Olympics; 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. Email us at: info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS: Momentous: livemomentous.com use code: Blister Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways Cody’s FIFTY+ essay: Why We are Losing TOPICS & TIMES: Shoutout: New BLISTER+ Members (1:22) Cody’s Latest Trip — and Ailment (2:50) Broad Peak Avalanche (7:06) Nim Purja’s Legacy (12:34) Freeride in the Olympics (21:23) Record-Breaking Wildfires & Heatwaves in Europe (32:36) Cody’s Fifty+ Essay: Why We are Losing (42:55) The Most Canadian News (52:06) Rate My Take (54:58) What We’re Reading & Watching (1:02:45) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: The Blister Vault Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 1 · 10 min
Skiing & Football: Stinius, Erling, & the Norwegian Invasion
For episode #2 of The Vault, Blister Summit Director & Sr. Editor, Kristin Sinnott, talks about Norway, the World Cup, and shares a great moment from Blister Summit 2025.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: <a href="mailto:info@blisterreview.com"
#416
July 27 · 15 min
Welcome to The Vault, Ep. #1: Cody & Jonathan’s First Podcast
Today we are debuting here our brand-new, short-form podcast, <a href="https://blisterreview.com/category/podcasts/blister-vault" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Blister Vault</a>. First up: a few highlights from the first podcast conversation Cody and Jonathan ever recorded.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
#415
July 20 · 1 hr 12 min
How to Create More Snow & Rain: Rainmaker founder & CEO, Augustus Doricko
Water scarcity is a very real (and growing) problem, and Augustus Doricko started his company, Rainmaker, to address it. Today we discuss the technology of cloud seeding; the history and evolution of that technology; the big questions and concerns about human efforts to modify the weather; and we talk about the potential here, which includes things like literally saving the Great Salt Lake. 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: Momentous: livemomentous.com use code: Blister OneSkin: oneskin.co/BLISTER Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways TOPICS & TIMES: New BLISTER+ Members (1:46) Introducing Augustus Doricko & Rainmaker (3:03) What is “Terraforming”? (4:42) History & Evolution of Cloud Seeding Technology (6:07) Addressing Concerns & Questions (11:30) How Much Could this Increase Snowfall? (19:41) Silver Iodide: Why Find Alternatives? (22:53) Augustus’ Background & Path to Rainmaker (27:22) Desalination (34:52) Clouds & Cloud Seeding (41:27) Predicting the Impacts of Cloud Seeding (49:17) The Rainmaker Journey (56:29) Current & Future Clients (1:03:03) Hail Suppression? (1:05:53) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#414
July 13 · 55 min
It’s Official: Freeride Skiing & Snowboarding are Going to the Olympics
It’s official: freeride skiing and snowboarding are becoming Olympic events. So Jonathan talks with Freeride World Tour co-founder & CEO, Nico Hale-Woods, about the process; the opportunities it represents for freeride athletes; and some of the potential risks and challenges. There are certainly a lot of strong opinions about freeride becoming an Olympic event, and today’s conversation will provide you with the backstory and context to inform your own. 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: OneSkin: oneskin.co/BLISTER Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways TOPICS & TIMES: Shoutout to BLISTER+ Members (0:00) Freeride Goes to the Olympics (2:45) Nico's Journey and Background (3:41) The Evolution of Freeride (26:22) Concerns & Opportunities in Olympic Inclusion (43:32) The Future of Free Ride Comps (46:51) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#413
July 8 · 1 hr 38 min
Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (June 2026)
Cody and Jonathan discuss REI’s AI mishap; retro bolting Snake Dike; your submissions for Cody’s new catchphrase; we’ve got an epic ‘Most Canadian News’ segment; 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+ Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways TOPICS & TIMES: Order our 26/27 Winter Buyer’s Guide (1:47) REI & AI (3:36) Telluride Bike Park Closed (19:48) Pattiegonia v Patagonia: Final Stages? (30:04) Retro Bolting Snake Dike (37:46) Cody’s New Catchphrase: Your Submissions (50:34) Most Canadian News: Cody & Alex (1:05:18) Most Canadian News: DoorDash (1:10:45) What We’re Reading & Watching (1:17:14) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#412
June 29 · 1 hr 15 min
Dragons, Mountain Towns, & the Art of Exploring w/ George Sibley (Blister Book Club)
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 Covered See our Updated Mtn Bike Buyer’s Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways TOPICS & 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 Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#411
June 22 · 1 hr 16 min
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.
#410
June 15 · 1 hr
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.

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