Best Ice Tre Podcasts (2025)

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The 2025 Rock Fight Awards! 1:06:22

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4d ago1:06:22

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In this special episode, Colin, Owen, Shawnté, and Producer Dave hand out the 2025 Rock Fight Awards, recognizing the outdoor industry’s biggest wins, painful missteps, strangest products, and standout brands and individuals of the year. From trail running’s continued dominance to zombie brands, WTF products, creative breakthroughs, and a few well-…

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Through the Fire w/ Bench Ansfield 1:20:50

10d ago1:20:50

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The U.S. threatens new sanctions on the International Criminal Court—so long as it agrees not to prosecute Donald Trump—while American service members quietly worry they’ll be left holding the legal bag for overseas military strikes. Plus, a reminder of what accountability and care can look like, as the Redd Family Collection of Black Art anchors c…

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Too Many Shows? Taking the Outdoor Industry’s Trade Show Temperature 59:04

11d ago59:04

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Today on The Rock Fight, the crew runs a temperature check on the outdoor industry national trade show scene! From fragmentation to event fatigue, Colin, Eoin Comerford, and Producer Dave break down whether outdoor still needs a single “north star” gathering; and who should be responsible for making it happen. But first they hit a rapid-fire six-pa…

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Gotta Read the Fine Print... 59:42

17d ago59:42

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Dollar stores are caught quietly overcharging the very communities they claim to serve, a failed psychology essay at the University of Oklahoma ignites a national debate over religious discrimination, and CNN’s new partnership with a prediction market raises fresh questions about where journalism ends and gambling begins. News How the dollar-store …

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The Running Event Recap: Who Brought It and Who Phoned It In 49:32

18d ago49:32

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In this episode, Colin, Shawnté, Eoin, and Producer Dave deliver their on-the-ground, end-of-show breakdown of The Running Event and Switchback 2025 — recorded moments after the TRE Retailer Awards wrapped in San Antonio. The crew dig into what worked, what surprised them, and what the outdoor industry should take away from a trade show that knows …

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The Rock Fight LIVE at TRE 2025! 37:57

20d ago37:57

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From San Antonio, TX it's The Rock Fight LIVE! Colin, Shawnté Salabert, Producer Dave and Eoin Comerford take the stage at The Running Event & Switchback 2025 for a fast, funny, high-energy conversation on the annual trade show. On The Docket! The Future of TRE & Switchback: Christina Henderson and Kent Ebersole discuss where the event is heading, …

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The New Rules of Influence 1:10:16

24d ago1:10:16

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Death row prisoners granted clemency under Biden now brace as the Trump administration rolls out retaliatory prison policies. Podcast influencers who made millions glamorizing “wild births” are now tied to infant deaths across the globe, as investigations reveal a deadly pipeline of anti-medical radicalization. And Gen Z’s viral “quarter-zip moveme…

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5 Predictions For The Running Event, Dick's Assimilates Foot Locker & Is Resale Profitable? 1:09:04

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It's an action packed episode of The Rock Fight as Colin, Eoin Comerford, Producer Dave are joined by Gear Abby herself, Shawnté Salabert to preview and offer their predictions for this week's edition of The Running Event & Switchback! They also dig into Dick's Sporting Goods plans for Foot Locker and respond to a listener email about the profitabl…

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Nike Eyes Trail Running & Sierra Steals the Suburbs 53:11

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Today on The Rock Fight, Colin, Eoin Comerford, and Producer Dave break down two major outdoor-industry storylines: Nike’s push into trail running and Sierra’s rapid suburban takeover. Plus listener feedback, The Lightning Round, and The Parting Shot! On The Docket! Mailbag: A listener response to the Patagonia Impact Report and how they make their…

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Topo’s Big Year: Tariffs, Trail Running & Staying Authentic 28:04

1M ago28:04

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Today on The Rock Fight, Colin, Eoin, and Producer Dave sit down with Tony Post, founder and CEO of Topo Athletic, live from GOA Connect in Kansas City, to talk about the booming trail running market and Topo’s big year. Topo has quietly become one of the most talked-about brands in trail running. Growing 70% last year and expanding into 25 countri…

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The American Tragedy w/ Brandon Terry 1:27:21

1M ago1:27:21

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Trump grows increasingly agitated as Epstein files inch toward public release, Marjorie Taylor Greene becomes the latest Republican to wobble on loyalty, and new visa data shows some foreigners being denied entry to the U.S. for… being obese?? Meanwhile, a new AI study finds large language models occasionally breaking bad, Democrats gear up for ins…

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Vuori Snow, Patagonia’s Paradox & Goodbye Gorewear 58:10

1M ago58:10

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Today on the show Colin, Eoin, and Producer Dave return with a full-tilt breakdown of the outdoor industry’s latest developments. From trade show energy to tariff fallout to brands making questionable product choices. On The Docket! Functional Fabric Fair Recap: Dave reports from Portland with notes on increased exhibitor energy, better layouts, st…

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Why The Outdoor Industry Needs Its Cool Back 26:23

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Today on The Rock Fight, Colin, Eoin Comerford, and Producer Dave sit down with Amy Beck, President of Obōz Footwear (recorded at GOA Connect in Kansas City), for a wide-ranging, and honest conversation about what’s missing in the outdoor industry. Here's the rundown! Hiking vs. Trail Running: Why Obōz believes hiking has never been less appreciate…

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The Cost of Survival w/ Brian Goldstone 1:16:58

1M ago1:16:58

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Government shutdown chaos deepens as hosts debate the fate of the 'Blue Wave', the DOJ targets judges with immigrant defense backgrounds, LAPD ignores City budget hiring more officers than it can afford, and Outkast finally gets their flowers at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. DeRay interviews journalist Brian Goldstone about his new book There …

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GOA Connect Discovery Marketplace: 6 Brands That Delivered The Goods 44:39

2M ago44:39

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Today on The Rock Fight, Colin, Eoin Comerford, and Producer Dave hit the show floor at GOA Connect and explore their favorite brands and products from the Discovery Marketplace. From coolers to chef-designed backpacking meals (and at least one trail running brand) these are the most exciting things they saw at the outdoor industry's most consequen…

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PFAS Isn’t Over: What Comes Next for Outdoor Brands? 32:28

2M ago32:28

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Today on The Rock Fight, Colin and Eoin Comerford sit down at the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Connect show with Alex Lauver, the former Director of Materials & Sustainability at Outdoor Research, now leading Douglas Strategies LLC, a consultancy focused on impact reduction and supply-chain transparency. They unpack the state of PFAS (“forever chemi…

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The Alabama Solution & The Fiction of Fair Consequence 1:33:53

2M ago1:33:53

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A wave of layoffs hit Corporate America as the federal shutdown drags on, a drug bribery sting in Mississippi exposes 14 police officers among the 20 arrested, Trump’s White House denounces a Drexciya-inspired Smithsonian exhibit, and new research shows foodborne UTIs disproportionately impact low-income communities. DeRay interviews the team behin…

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Outdoor Industry Trends: Reporting Season & Trade Show Shake-Ups 43:31

2M ago43:31

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This week on The Rock Fight, Colin, Eoin, and Producer Dave break down a packed slate of outdoor industry headlines, from financial shakeups to listener drama. On the docket! VF’s Up-and-Down Quarter: North Face & Timberland steady the ship while Vans still struggles. HOKA’s Plateau: Deckers cools expectations as HOKA’s U.S. sales flatten but inter…

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Between Hope and Rage 56:03

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Millions brace for food stamp losses as the federal shutdown drags on, Steve Bannon pushes Trump’s fantasy of a 2028 presidency, Eric Adams calls Andrew Cuomo 'snake and a liar' then endorses him for NYC Mayor, George Santos pens jailhouse blog ahead of pardon, the NBA faces a Mafia-backed betting scandal, and Angela Rye/Joe Budden conflict sparks …

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Tradeshow News Recap + America's Next Top Trail Running Brand! 1:02:55

2M ago1:02:55

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Today on The Rock Fight, Colin, Eoin Comerford, and Producer Dave put three buzzworthy trail running brands to the test in the first-ever America’s Next Top Trail Running Brand showdown. Focusing on Brand Position, Retail Appeal, and wear test performance, the trio have a look at Speedland, Norda, and Mount to Coast to crown one who will move on to…

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How Mammut Made Humor Work in the Outdoor Industry 46:15

2M ago46:15

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The Brief is back! Today on The Rock Fight Colin and Producer Dave break down Mammut’s Mountain Wear Rescue campaign. They’re joined by Mammut’s Chief Marketing Officer Nic Brandenberger, who shares the inside story of how the campaign came together, from the insight that “8 out of 10 jackets never see a mountain” to the decision to embrace humor. …

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When Power Pulls the Plug 1:11:06

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Candace Owens barred from entry into several countries, Gavin Newsom caught slipping by Van Lathan and reparations leaders, while videos of Charlie Kirk’s murder remain online by design. PSTP hosts debate on mass movements in America and honor the life and legacy of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a Stonewall veteran and legendary trans activist. News Mi…

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Outdoor Industry Buy or Sell: Patagonia, VF, Trail Running and More! 52:35

2M ago52:35

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Today on The Rock Fight, Colin, Eoin, and Producer Dave return with Outdoor Industry Buy or Sell as they name what’s hot (and what’s not). Here's the rundown! Rough Q4 on the way? Multiple reports this past week paint a less than rosy picture for the end of the year. (06:44) A new survey names what is trending with teens. Spoiler: it's not Puffin D…

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Pitchfest 2025: Women Building the Future of the Outdoor Industry 35:42

2M ago35:42

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Today on The Rock Fight, Colin is joined by Shawnté Salabert to break down her trip to Title Nine’s Pitchfest 2025, where women founders are reshaping the outdoor industry from the ground up. Since 1989, Title Nine and its founder Missy Park have been putting money behind women-led brands; more than $1.7 million in Pitchfest investments and $72 mil…

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The Rock Fight Deep Dive: Fabric Innovation Isn’t Dead (But It’s Different) 30:55

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Introducing The Rock Fight Deep Dive! A new series where we team up with a partner for a deeper look at an outdoor industry topic. Today Colin takes an unfiltered look at the state of fabric innovation in the outdoor industry by heading to the Functional Fabric Fair in Portland, Oregon. Prompted by a listener letter asking whether the industry’s ob…

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Democracy for Sale w/ LaShawn Harris 1:31:06

2M ago1:31:06

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It’s chaos, capitalism, and counterprogramming this week: Katie Porter’s office implodes, Turning Point USA takes its culture wars to the Super Bowl, a billion-dollar political betting platform blurs the line between democracy and data, and a Philly creative turns her home into resistance art. DeRay interviews LaShawn Harris, author of Tell Her Sto…

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REI Retreats, Orvis Shrinks & Lulu Loses Its Mojo 53:52

2M ago53:52

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Today on The Rock Fight, Colin, Eoin, and Producer Dave tackle a chaotic week for outdoor retail, from store closures to corporate pivots and questionable marketing moves! On the docket! REI shutters its SoHo and Boston stores: Both shops are unionized, sparking speculation about whether this is cost-cutting, anti-union, or just part of the Peak 28…

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So What Is An Emerging Brand Anyway? 43:04

3M ago43:04

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Today on The Rock Fight, Colin digs into the question: what the hell is an “emerging brand” anyway? Joined by Emily Holland (Founded Outdoors) and Lloyd Vogel (Garage Grown Gear), the conversation talks about what life is really like for small outdoor businesses. Defining “Emerging”: Why the term is so fuzzy and whether it even matters. Founded Out…

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With Liberty & Justice for Some 1:07:02

3M ago1:07:02

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REI’s 'Peak 28' Unwrapped + Hobie Hooks Up with Bass Pro 42:52

3M ago42:52

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Today on The Rock Fight, Colin, Eoin Comerford, and Producer Dave tackle a packed week of outdoor industry news! First up, the crew reacts to the latest ripple effects of Outdoor Retailer’s Minnesota move and whether the industry is being too quick to jump on the “OR is back” bandwagon. With questions around the “Leadership Village,” the role of ru…

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Outdoor Retailer’s Big Shake-Up: Instant Reaction! 42:33

3M ago42:33

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Today on The Rock Fight, Colin and Eoin Comerford break down the breaking news about Outdoor Retailer’s big shake-up. After years of controversy, shrinking attendance, and competition from upstart shows like Switchback, OR has announced a dramatic reset. Colin and Eoin debate whether these changes are enough to reestablish OR as the national gather…

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Nothing to Lose (But Our Chains) 1:04:33

3M ago1:04:33

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U.S. officials cover up a “secret cemetery” of 230 Black boys, Trump to attend a gathering of top generals, Solange Knowles launches a free radical library, and the legacy of Assata Shakur takes center stage while Kamala Harris hits the book-tour circuit to mixed reviews. News 230 dead Black boys. A 'secret cemetery. Officials knew, and didn't act.…

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Good News or Bad News: The Latest Wins & Facepalms From The Outdoor Industry! 48:58

3M ago48:58

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Today on The Rock Fight, Colin and Producer Dave break down the latest headlines in the outdoor industry with a game of Good News or Bad News. From new products to hilarious marketing campaigns (and one massive brand blunder in the Himalayas), they separate the wins from the fails in a wild week for outdoor brands. On the docket: Retail updates: Sh…

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Why Outdoor Brands Should Show Up At Outdoor Economy Conferences 42:40

3M ago42:40

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Could Outdoor Economy Conferences be the future of industry gatherings? Today on The Rock Fight, Colin sits down with returning guest Darren Josey (First Seed Sown, Founded Outdoors, Great Malden Outdoors) to unpack what went down at the National Outdoor Economy Conference in North Carolina. Unlike trade shows, these conferences bring together gove…

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Resisting Erasure 1:01:13

3M ago1:01:13

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Jimmy Kimmel’s show gets the axe then reinstated, AOC eyes her next big political move, Trump’s Education Department pushes white-washed civics lessons, the U.S. strikes an alleged Venezuelan drug vessel, and Kansas City community fights to rescue a Black book archive. News Trump Ed Dept. Partners With Right-Groups to Spread White-Washed Civics Les…

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Rutabaga’s Last Paddle: Another Outdoor Retailer Closes Shop 48:34

3M ago48:34

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Today on The Rock Fight, Colin, Eoin, and Producer Dave are joined by Darren Bush, longtime owner of Rutabaga Paddle Sports in Madison, WI, to talk about his decision to close one of the most beloved specialty outdoor retailers in the U.S. Here is the full rundown for today's episode: VF sells Dickies for $600m 8 years after acquiring the 103 year …

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From Trendy to Timeless? Cotopaxi’s Plan for the Future 39:13

3M ago39:13

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Today Colin sits down with Lindsay Shumlas, CEO of Cotopaxi, for a conversation about the brand’s evolution, impact, and future. What we cover: How Cotopaxi sees itself today: outdoor brand, lifestyle brand, or both? The role of iconic products in a market that’s shifting toward versatility and lifestyle. The future of Del Día and Más Vida, Cotopax…

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Survival of the Schooling w/ Dr. John B. King, Jr. 1:31:38

3M ago1:31:38

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Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot dead on a Utah campus, Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro gets 27 years for his coup dreams, and Utah makes headlines again with the launch of a new Black-owned bank. Kaya Henderson interviews Dr. John B. King, Jr., Chancellor of the State University of New York and former U.S. Secretary of Education (Obama Administration), about …