The Blister Vault

Rick Ridgeway on Creating the Outdoor Industry

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT

Facts: Rick Ridgeway is one of the most important people in the history of the outdoor industry. Today, our selection from The Vault comes from a Blister Podcast conversation where Rick talks about Yvon Chouinard, Doug Tompkins, the story behind the “Don’t Buy This Jacket” campaign, and how a group of climbers and adventurers created the modern outdoor industry.

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When a Master Brewer Predicted the Future of Beer: John Kimmich, The Alchemist

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT

Five years ago on our CRAFTED podcast, 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. Here are some highlights from one of the most influential people in American craft brewing.

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The Poacher

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:53:25 GMT

Today on The Vault, we’re sharing one of my favorite moments from a Bikes & Big Ideas conversation, where Hayden Zablotny tells the story of poaching the Proving Grounds event on his way to getting invited to — and then winning — Red Bull Rampage.

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The Best, Most Unlikely Documentary We’ve Ever Seen

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT

Extreme Birdwatching: if you know, you know. And if you don’t, you should. Today, we’re sharing a moment from a Blister Cinematic conversation where Jonathan Ellsworth, Eli Brown, and Luke Koppa discuss one of the best, most surprising documentaries they’ve ever seen, ‘Listers.’

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Wonder Woman, Ski Boots, & Why the Color of Your Ski Boots Matters

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT

Today on The Vault, we’re sharing another momentous Blister moment: a section from the very first episode in a series that went on to become one of the biggest things — and arguably one of the best things — we’ve ever put together at Blister.

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Skiing & Football: Stinius, Erling, & the Norwegian Invasion

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT

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.

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Cody & Jonathan’s First Podcast

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:30:00 GMT

For episode #1 of The Vault, we’re sharing a few highlights from the first podcast Cody and Jonathan ever recorded.

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Trailer: Welcome to The Vault

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:58:21 GMT

The Vault is our new short-form podcast on the Blister Podcast Network where we share some of our favorite moments from over 1,500 conversations we’ve had across our various shows. So please enjoy these gems from The Blister Vault.

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