Best Emily Rubens Podcasts (2026)

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'Emily in Paris' (the ski episode) with Amie Engerbretson & Jonathan Ellsworth 48:19

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Today 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 t…

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‘Farming Turns’ w/ Chris Rubens & Jonathan Ellsworth 58:22

1M ago58:22

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Chris 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 commen…

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Chris Benchetler on 'Mountains of the Moon' 59:43

1M ago59:43

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Chris 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 t…

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Phil Casabon on 'ORNADA,' Armada's New Team Film 1:02:29

2M ago1:02:29

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Today we are talking with one of the most creative skiers to ever do it, BDog, aka, Phil Casabon, about this banger of a film, ORNADA, which is the first team film put out by Armada in over a decade. In addition to having a killer segment in the film, Phil is also the co-editor, co-director, and co-producer of the film, and, in this conversation, P…

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'Shredder' w/ Jonathan Ellsworth & Justin Bobb 1:22:49

2M ago1:22:49

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In honor of Halloween, we are talking about Shredder. And this is one of the most important conversations we’ve ever had here at Blister, because we aren’t sure that anybody’s actually seen this film, and we are on a mission to change that. So please enjoy our conversation about this amazing ski / snowboard / comedy / horror / slasher film, Shredde…

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'LISTERS: A Glimpse Into Extreme Birdwatching' w/ Luke Koppa, Jonathan Ellsworth, & Eli Brown 1:22:20

2M ago1:22:20

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LISTERS: A Glimpse Into Extreme Birdwatching is the hilarious — and surprisingly heartfelt — documentary you didn’t know you needed in your life. But you do. And today, Luke, Eli, and Jonathan make an impassioned case for why you do. Let Us Know Your Thoughts! Email us here or leave a comment on our site with your hot take or thoughts on the film. …

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'Pressure Drop' + 30 Years of TGR w/ Todd Jones & Nick McNutt 1:26:01

2M ago1:26:01

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For 30 years now, Teton Gravity Research has been capturing, celebrating, and often driving ski & snowboard culture. So Jonathan talks with TGR co-founder, Todd Jones, then pro skier, Nick McNutt, about the past, present, & future of Teton Gravity Research, and their excellent new film, Pressure Drop. Let Us Know Your Thoughts! Email us here or lea…

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'Life Cycles' w/ Dylan Wood & Simon Stewart 40:27

3M ago40:27

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Fifteen years ago, ‘Life Cycles’ was released and changed the perception of what a Mountain Bike film could be. Today, Simon and Dylan talk about this fantastic film, one of Simon’s personal favorites, and how it combines art, breathtaking cinematography, beautiful riding, with a story that weaves it all together with a message that’s more relevant…

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'Girl Climber' w/ Emily Harrington, Amie Engerbretson, & Jonathan Ellsworth 1:10:26

3M ago1:10:26

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Amie & Jonathan talk with @Emily Harrington about her fantastic new film, and go behind the scenes of her project to free-climb the Golden Gate route on Yosemite's El Capitan in under 24 hours. This is a must-see movie, and this conversation makes it clear why. Let Us Know Your Thoughts! Email us here or leave a comment on our site with your hot ta…

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'Wild' w/ Amie Engerbretson & Jonathan Ellsworth 1:09:07

4M ago1:09:07

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Amie & Jonathan discuss Wild, Cheryl Strayed’s best-selling book that was turned into a hit movie starring Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern — both of whom were nominated for Oscars for their stellar performances. So what’s aged the best? What’s aged the worst? And how many arguments will Amie and Jonathan get into this episode? Let Us Know Your Tho…

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Brage Vestavik, 'Trolldom' w/ Dylan Wood & Simon Stewart 28:31

4M ago28:31

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Brage Vestavik just dropped one of the most savage mountain bike edits we’ve ever seen. It’s gripping and raw, with huge-consequence riding. So today, Dylan and Simon dissect it all, then ask: ‘Thor’s hammer, or a surgeon’s scalpel?’ as they compare it against Brandon Semenuk’s latest edit and debate the dramatic difference between Brage Vestavik’s…

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‘Chasing The Triple Crown’ w/ Hannah Otto 54:30

4M ago54:30

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What do you do when you have a film crew that doesn't ride motos and an FKT (fastest known time) route where motos are the only option? Hannah Otto joins Simon to give us a look behind the scenes of her new film documenting her White Rim FKT, and gets into what it takes to not only ride fast in the harsh Utah desert … but also film it. Hannah opens…

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Brandon Semenuk’s ‘Foreverish’ Series w/ Dylan Wood & Simon Stewart 40:56

5M ago40:56

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When the GOAT drops a new edit, you’re damn right we’re gonna watch it, and Brandon Semenuk’s new series ‘Foreverish’ has raised the bar yet again for cinematography and riding level. But what, exactly, is the ‘Foreverish’ series? Does it represent the new direction of — and new standard for — bike media? Or is it SRAM’s tribute and farewell to Bra…

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‘Quicksilver’ w/ Steve Smith & Simon Stewart 1:19:38

5M ago1:19:38

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Who better to discuss the great 80’s movie ‘Quicksilver’ than a former San Francisco bike messenger? Steve Smith (allthehailblackmarket.com) joins Blister senior editor, Simon Stewart, to talk about this film starring a very young Kevin Bacon, and the lads get right into why it had a memorable bike influence on them. Of course, Steve weighs in on h…

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'Johnny Tsunami' w/ Mike Rogge, Justin Bobb, & Jonathan Ellsworth 1:08:43

5M ago1:08:43

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Is it possible that a Disney kids movie from 1999 is the single best movie ever made about the age-old clash between skiers & snowboarders? It is, and ‘Johnny Tsunami’ is also a contender for our highest award, the ‘Single Best Film in its Class.’ You gotta tune in for this one. Let Us Know Your Thoughts! Email us here or leave a comment on our sit…

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'Inception' w/ Ian McIntosh, Todd Ligare, & Jonathan Ellsworth 1:34:52

5M ago1:34:52

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Today we’ve got a blockbuster conversation about a blockbuster film. Professional skier, Ian McIntosh, was Leonardo DiCaprio’s stunt double for the ski scenes in ‘Inception’, and he’s got a bunch of fantastic behind-the-scenes stories to share. And the idea for this conversation came from professional skier, Todd Ligare, who brings his own great qu…

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'180° South: Conquerors of the Useless' w/ Luke Koppa & Jonathan Ellsworth 49:18

6M ago49:18

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What film has had the greatest impact on Blister’s managing editor, Luke Koppa? The one we’re talking about today. ‘180° South’ details the adventures, friendship, and philosophies of Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tomkins; it documents Jeff Johnson’s attempt to retrace their 1968 trip to Patagonia; it features an all-time soundtrack and the animation & a…

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'Ski Party' w/ Amie Engerbretson & Jonathan Ellsworth 1:27:34

6M ago1:27:34

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Today we’re talking about a film that just celebrated its 60th anniversary. ’Ski Party’ came out on June 30, 1965; it stars a couple major actors and singers; and when we recently learned of its existence, we immediately knew who we needed to recruit to watch and discuss this movie: Amie Engerbretson. Is ‘Ski Party’ a great movie? In some ways, Yes…

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'Unbreakable: The Western States 100' w/ Cody Townsend & Jonathan Ellsworth 1:05:32

6M ago1:05:32

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Last week we discussed Forrest Gump, a film that Brendan Leonard believes introduced millions of people to ultrarunning. Today, Cody and Jonathan discuss what many regard as the greatest ultra film of all time, ‘Unbreakable: The Western States 100.’ It documents the 2010 running of Western States, and the 2025 race happens this Saturday, June 28. A…

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'Forrest Gump' w/ Brendan Leonard & Jonathan Ellsworth 1:23:08

6M ago1:23:08

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Forrest Gump premiered on June 23, 1994, then went on to get nominated for 13 Oscar awards, and Tom Hanks won for Best Actor. But according to Brendan Leonard (semi-rad.com), the real story is that this blockbuster film introduced millions of people to the sport of ultrarunning. So Brendan and Jonathan discuss that, plus what’s aged the best, what’…

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'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' w/ Jonathan Ellsworth & Simon Stewart 1:22:38

7M ago1:22:38

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On this day — June 10 — in 1982, ‘E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial’ premiered in the USA. This film by Steven Spielberg won multiple Oscar awards, became the highest-grossing film of all time, and caused a significant boost in BMX-style bike sales. So today, Jonathan Ellsworth & Simon Stewart revisit E.T. and discuss what’s aged the best, what’s aged the…

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James Bond: 'A View to a Kill' w/ Jonathan Ellsworth, Justin Bobb, & Simon Stewart 1:23:16

7M ago1:23:16

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Forty years ago (May 22, 1985), snowboarding was featured for the first time ever in a massive, mainstream film: the James Bond movie, ‘A View to a Kill’. So in honor of its 40th anniversary, Jonathan, JBobb, and Simon break down the opening on-snow action of the film; discuss its historical significance; and share a number of wild facts about this…

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'The Eiger Sanction' w/ Cody Townsend & Jonathan Ellsworth 1:14:02

7M ago1:14:02

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Cody and Jonathan discuss The Eiger Sanction, because it celebrates its 50th anniversary this week; it stars Clint Eastwood, who was the biggest movie star in the world at the time; and, perhaps most importantly here, Alex Honnold has called The Eiger Sanction the most realistic climbing film that Hollywood has ever produced. So … is Alex right? An…

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'Jeremiah Johnson' w/ Mike Rogge & Jonathan Ellsworth 1:18:26

8M ago1:18:26

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Today, we are talking to Mountain Gazette editor, Mike Rogge, about the film ‘Jeremiah Johnson’ that stars one of the most famous actors of all time, Robert Redford. So why did Mike want to discuss this film that came out 53 years ago? Why was it so important to Robert Redford? How did it end up becoming one of the most popular GIFs / memes today??…

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'Downhill' w/ Amie Engerbretson & Jonathan Ellsworth 1:10:56

10M ago1:10:56

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‘Downhill’ stars A-list actors and comedians (Will Ferrel, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Zach Woods); features realistic skiing; takes place entirely at a ski resort; and was released on Valentine’s Day. So it must be every skier’s favorite Rom-Com, right? Not exactly. Today, you’ll hear Amie and Jonathan’s strong reactions to one of the most puzzling ski m…

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'Ski: The Greatest Ski Tour of All Time' w/ Nikolai Schirmer, Cody Townsend, & Jonathan Ellsworth 1:11:50

11M ago1:11:50

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Jonathan talks with Nikolai Schirmer about snow monk warriors, obsessive weirdos, and his outstanding new movie, ‘Ski: The Greatest Ski Tour of All Time.’ Plus, Cody Townsend (who is in the film) joins in to talk about the evolution of ski culture, filmmaking, and more. RELATED LINKS Watch the Trailer for ‘SKI’ Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Join U…

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'Weak Layers' with Amie Engerbretson & Jonathan Ellsworth 1:09:47

11M ago1:09:47

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Jonathan and Amie Engerbretson break down Katie Burrell’s ski comedy, Weak Layers. It’s a hilarious, not-very-suitable-for-work movie that features many of your favorite skiers and an incredible number of great lines, but please, just remember to “Shhhhhhh!” RELATED LINKS Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Join Us! Blister Summit 2025 Blister Summit Aw…

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5 New Films: 'Circle of Madness'; 'Grown'; 'White Gold'; 'Blue Hour'; & 'Variable' w/ Mike Rogge & Jonathan Ellsworth 50:56

1y ago50:56

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Mike and Jonathan talk about the state of snowsports films today, and make the case for 5 new films from 2024 that deserve your attention. So check out these films, let us know what you think of them, and let us know what else you think were some of the standout films of 2024. RELATED LINKS Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Join Us! Blister Summit 202…

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'Falling for Christmas' w/ Amie Engerbretson & Jonathan Ellsworth 1:15:27

1y ago1:15:27

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Amie Engerbretson and Jonathan discuss this Lyndsay Lohan Rom-Com / Christmas / Ski movie, and have a very festive time debating whether it’s a Christmas delight or a modern-day dumpster fire. All that, plus you have an opportunity to win a brand new pair of Atomic skis. Check it out! RELATED LINKS Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Blister Summit 2025…

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'Dumb & Dumber' w/ Cody Townsend & Jonathan Ellsworth 1:19:49

1y ago1:19:49

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In honor of its 30th anniversary, we’re discussing one of Cody’s all-time favorite movies; you’ll learn why it’s such an important movie to him; and you’ll hear Cody make the case for Dumb & Dumber being the greatest ski movie ever?? Check it out, and let us know if you agree. RELATED LINKS Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ TOPICS & TIMES: Very Dumb B…

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‘Surviving Our Story’ w/ Connor Ryan, Ryan McClure, & Isaiah Branch-Boyle 1:06:17

1y ago1:06:17

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Jonathan talks with Connor Ryan, Ryan McClure, and Isaiah Branch-Boyle about their powerful new film, Surviving Our Story. This film is a ‘must watch’ for anyone who backcountry skis, splitboards, snowmobiles — or does any form of backcountry travel on snow. RELATED LINKS Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ TOPICS & TIMES: Conditions That Day (4:45) 1st…

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James Bond, 'The World Is Not Enough' w/ Jonathan Ellsworth & Simon Stewart 1:28:51

1y ago1:28:51

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James Bond films have probably put skiing and snowboarding in front of more people than any other film series. So Jonathan and James-Bond-aficionado, Simon Stewart, discuss this fact, then, in honor of the 25th anniversary of ‘The World is Not Enough,’ they break down that film — and its absolutely-all-time ski scene. RELATED LINKS Get Yourself Cov…

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'Downhill Racer' w/ Daron Rahlves & Jonathan Ellsworth 1:38:13

1y ago1:38:13

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55 years ago today, the movie ‘Downhill Racer’ came out, and it starred two legendary actors, Robert Redford and Gene Hackman. The film critic Roger Ebert calls this “the greatest sports movie ever made,” and today, Jonathan discusses ‘Downhill Racer’ with one of the greatest American downhillers of all time, Daron Rahlves. Now normally, our advice…

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‘The Hard Way’ w/ Paul Forward & Jonathan Ellsworth 1:19:25

1y ago1:19:25

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Jonathan talks with our great friend and longtime Blister reviewer, Paul Forward, about a beautiful new series of three short films about Paul, called The Hard Way. It is presented by Sitka Films, and it delves into Paul’s lifelong passion for traditional bow hunting, and the ethics that guide Paul’s practice. Paul and Jonathan have talked about so…

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'A Sunday in Hell' with Joe Parkin & Simon Stewart 1:09:46

1y ago1:09:46

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Today, Simon Stewart is joined by former pro cyclist Joe Park to revisit the 1977 documentary, A Sunday in Hell, often regarded as the greatest bike racing film of all time. Having raced the 1988 Paris-Roubaix, Joe brings a perspective only someone who has suffered on the infamous cobbles of “The Hell of the North” can offer. Director Jørgen Leth’s…

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'Deeper' with Jeremy Jones & Jonathan Ellsworth 1:11:31

1+ y ago1:11:31

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Jeremy Jones & Jonathan Ellsworth revisit the 2010 film, Deeper, that Jeremy calls the most important movie of his snowboarding career — which is saying something, coming from a guy who was named snowboarder of the year 10 times, and a guy who’s starred in over 100 films. But there is no question that DEEPER represents a watershed moment in snowspo…

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In Praise of Ski Movie Season with Drew Petersen & Jonathan Ellsworth 37:02

1+ y ago37:02

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One of the best (and unique) things about snowsports is that, every fall, we get to meet up as a community, go to some theater, and watch together the season’s new ski and snowboard films. So on this episode, we celebrate the start of Ski Movie Season with Drew Petersen. Drew talks about the major impact that ski movie screenings made on him; he na…

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Hugo Harrisson, Ingrid Backstrom, & Mark Abma on the 20th Anniversary of ‘Yearbook’ 1:46:38

1+ y ago1:46:38

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20 years ago, ‘Yearbook,’ one of the most star-studded ski movies of all time, was released. So last week on Blister Cinematic, we talked with Matchstick’s Murray Wais and Scott Gaffney about the making of the film, and today, we’re talking with three of the stars of the film, Hugo Harrisson, Ingrid Backstrom, and Mark Abma. RELATED LINKS: BLISTER+…

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20th Anniversary of ‘Yearbook’ w/ Murray Wais & Scott Gaffney 1:21:09

1+ y ago1:21:09

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20 years ago this week, ‘Yearbook,’ one of the most star-studded ski movies of all time, was released. So today we talk with Matchstick’s Murray Wais and Scott Gaffney about the behind-the-scenes insanity; the in-front-of-the-camera surprises; the incredible soundtrack; the styles of Seth Morrison & Hugo Harrisson; and more. And tune in next week w…

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‘Rad’ with Eddie Fiola, Jen Zeuner, & Simon Stewart 1:16:48

1+ y ago1:16:48

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There’s no denying that the film Rad is a cult classic. Released in 1986 at the height of BMX popularity, it artfully combines BMX freestyle and BMX racing, with a classic underdog story based on the life of BMX freestyle legend, Eddie Fiola. Today, Eddie joins Simon Stewart, along with BMX Hall of Famer Jen Zeuner, in a fun conversation about this…

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'Rocky' with Brendan Leonard & Jonathan Ellsworth 1:19:48

1+ y ago1:19:48

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Brendan and Jonathan discuss the 1976 movie, Rocky, because Brendan has made the bold claim that Rocky is the greatest running movie of all-time. See if you agree, but even if you don’t, this is a fantastic movie and we think you’ll enjoy this conversation. RELATED LINKS: BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Podcast B…

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'American Flyers' with Jonathan Ellsworth & Simon Stewart 1:31:18

1+ y ago1:31:18

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Kevin Costner, bike racer? Yep. American Flyers was released 39 years ago this week, and Costner would go on to make some of the best sports films of all time, including Bull Durham, Field of Dreams, and Tin Cup. So how well does this bike film hold up? How does it compare to the other bike film written by Steve Tesich, Breaking Away? Jonathan and …

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'Feel It All' with Drew Petersen & Jonathan Ellsworth 59:08

1+ y ago59:08

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Whether he’s gutting out an ultramarathon, getting himself focused to ski a very techy line, or whether he’s starting conversations about topics that we often avoid, Drew Petersen has gotten very good at going deep. And in his latest film, Feel It All, Drew proves this once again. I sat down with Drew last week to have a very real, very raw convers…

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'Breaking Away' with Jonathan Ellsworth & Simon Stewart 1:37:51

1+ y ago1:37:51

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Breaking Away features one of the biggest and coolest bike races out there (the Little 500, which is still held every year at Indiana University) while also doubling as a fantastic coming-of-age film. So in honor of the 45th anniversary of its release, Jonathan & Simon, debate what’s aged the best; discuss the most rewatchable scenes; and Simon dro…

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'Tour de Pharmacy' with Jonathan Ellsworth & Simon Stewart 1:03:14

1+ y ago1:03:14

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What outdoor sports film has the most star-studded cast of all time? Probably the 2017 mockumentary, ‘Tour de Pharmacy.’ And with the Tour de France starting this Saturday, we thought it was the perfect time to watch and discuss this hilarious, kinda disturbing, completely ludicrous, and very NSFW film. RELATED LINKS: BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered …

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'Wade in the Water' with David Mesfin & Jonathan Ellsworth 1:01:07

1+ y ago1:01:07

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Our guest today is David Mesfin, the writer, director, and producer of "Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture." The film delves into the 1000-year-old tradition of Black surfing, tracing its roots from Africa to the Americas, and highlights some of the incredible black surfers and impressive surfing organizations that …

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'Bicycle Thieves' with Jonathan Ellsworth & Simon Stewart 1:18:18

1+ y ago1:18:18

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‘Bicycle Thieves’ is widely regarded as one of the greatest movies ever made, so we thought it would be a fitting way to introduce our first bike film on Blister Cinematic. Jonathan is joined by BLISTER senior bike editor, Simon Stewart, to talk about the film, why it still matters, and why they believe that everyone who loves bikes ought to watch …

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Our 1st Annual Blister Film Awards 43:27

1+ y ago43:27

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At Blister Summit 2024, we launched our 1st Annual Blister Awards, and today we’re sharing highlights from the event, revealing the winners, and hearing from them, too. RELATED LINKS: Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Register for Blister Summit 2025 CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Podcast Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 CRAFTED Off The Couch TOPICS &…

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'Better Off Dead' & 'Hot Dog' with Amie Engerbretson & Jonathan Ellsworth 1:13:15

1+ y ago1:13:15

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Pro skier, Amie Engerbretson, joins us to coin new terms (“RomMan Com”? “Ski Porn Porn”?); discuss ‘Hot Dog’ vs. ‘Better Off Dead’; offer scalding-hot takes; debate whether ‘Better Off Dead’ is responsible for rockered skis; and she definitely WANTS HER TWO DOLLARS! RELATED LINKS: Bag Balm: 20% Off w/ Code: BLISTER Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ CH…

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'Hot Dog... The Movie' with Mike Rogge & Jonathan Ellsworth 1:28:05

1+ y ago1:28:05

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Blister Cinematic is back, and we’re coming in hot — hot as in, Hot Dog…The Movie. Joining Jonathan to talk about this 40-year-old cult favorite is Mountain Gazette owner, Mike Rogge, and they dive in to discuss how well this ski comedy holds up; its impact on ski films; what’s aged the best; what’s aged the worst; and more. (Also definitely worth …