Blister Cinematic

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 checking out: Blister member Pete Brantley’s incredible Hot Dog PowerPoint Presentation)RELATED LINKS: Bag Balm: 20% Off w/ Code: BLISTERBoone Mountain SportsGet Yourself Covered: BLISTER+TOPICS & TIMES:Hot Dog in 1984 (5:48)Hot Dog & G.N.A.R. (15:07)"Glare & Stare” (18:39)JE's Plot Synopsis (23:17)Sonny and Harkin (25:25)Most Rewatchable Scenes (27:18)Kendo (31:05)Squirrel (32:30)Chinese Downhill (35:48)Best Lines (39:20)Blister member Pete’s Powerpoint (43:44)Softcore? (46:19)Heart-Shaped Water Beds (49:31)Who Needed BLISTER+ the Most? (54:22)What's Aged the Best & Worst (56:04)Gimme More Award (57:41)Trying Too Hard Award (1:02:28)Hottest Take Award (1:06:41)How Well Does it Hold Up? (1:13:04)Should this Film Get Remade Today? (1:16:55)Who Won the Movie? (1:23:18)Our Final Grades (1:24:45) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we’re talking with one of our favorite skiers, Marcus Caston, and one of our favorite photographers and creatives, Cam McLeod, about their beautiful short film, Apollo. This is a film to savor, to share with your friends, and to revisit for years to come.RELATED LINKS: Watch ApolloGet Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Join Us! Blister Summit 2024TOPICS & TIMES:The Idea (3:04)Lighting & Logistics (9:28)The Tone (11:53)The Music: The Proper Way (16:20)Small Ski Areas (21:42)Night Skiing (26:00)The Length of the Film (31:03)The Team (43:54)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastCRAFTEDGEAR:30Bikes & Big IdeasOff The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is radical? In our action sports world, seeing mind-blowing feats has almost become commonplace, given how much athletic talent is out there. So what is truly radical? Jonathan talks with Connor Ryan about his new video series, “The New Radical,” which dives deep into this question.RELATED LINKS: Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Join Us! Blister Summit 2024TOPICS & TIMES:Introducing ‘The New Radical’ (4:06)Movement & Recalibration (11:30)Episode #1: What is Radical? (25:50)The Series Overall (37:05)How to Contribute (42:46)Where to Watch (50:12)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastCRAFTEDGEAR:30Bikes & Big IdeasOff The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What were the best snowboard team edits of 2023? Justin Bobb and Jonathan Ellsworth discuss some of the contenders, and why they made the cut.RELATED LINKS: Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Join Us! Blister Summit 2024TOPICS & TIMES:Sequencer, Quicksilver (6:42)Neon Noir, Korua Shapes (17:32)New Fangled Phenomenons, Volcom (24:10)Honorable Mentions (31:50)Blister Summit & Natural Selection (35:10)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastCRAFTEDGEAR:30Bikes & Big IdeasOff The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike and Jonathan discuss the 2001 cult classic, Out Cold, starring Zach Galifianakis (The Hangover); Jack London (Dazed & Confused); Flex Alexander (Snakes on a Plane); Lee Majors; snowboard legend, Todd Richards; and a number of other Hollywood staples. And we ask you: are you among the 8%?RELATED LINKS: Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Join Us! Blister Summit 2024TOPICS & TIMES:The Significance of Out Cold (3:15)The 8% (5:47)Official Description of the Film (10:17)The Actors (20:20)Most Rewatchable Scenes (28:04)Flex Alexander (37:57)Who Needed BLISTER+ the Most? (40:10)Best Quotes (42:48)What’s Aged the Best? (44:41)What’s Aged the Worst? (50:40)Gimme More (56:54)Gimme Less (58:26)‘Trying Too Hard’ Award (1:01:35)‘Attention Span’ Award (1:03:01)Hottest Take (1:07:11)Could / Should This Be Remade? (1:10:41)Memorabilia You Want Most? (1:12:52)Who Won the Movie? (1:16:34)Our Final Grades (1:20:56)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastCRAFTEDGEAR:30Bikes & Big IdeasOff The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cody and Jonathan dissect MSP's iconic 2004 film, Yearbook, and discuss its most memorable segments, its impact on the sport, who won the movie, and more.RELATED LINKS: Watch YearbookGet Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Join Us! Blister Summit & Blister Awards ShowTOPICS & TIMES:The Significance of Yearbook (2:59)Star Power (8:26)Most Rewatchable Scenes (9:35)Ingrid Backstrom (14:55)What’s Aged the Best? (23:45)What’s Aged the Worst? (33:03)Best Quote (43:27)Who Needed BLISTER+ the Most? (45:45)Best Cameo (51:03)‘Gimme More’ Award (52:10)‘Trying Too Hard’ Award (56:04)Attention-Span Award (57:15)Recasting Couch (59:07)Could / Should it Be Remade Today? (1:00:04)Who Won the Movie (1:08:05)Our Final Grades (1:10:28)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastCRAFTEDGEAR:30Bikes & Big IdeasOff The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Jonathan is talking with Elyse Saugstad, one of the stars of Here, Hold My Kid, about the hilarious new film she made with fellow professional skier, Jackie Paaso, and their husbands, Cody Townsend and Reine Barkered, who also happen to be professional skiers, which of course doesn’t matter, because this film is not about them.Elyse and Jonathan discuss the challenges of making comedies in 2023 and making films starring little kids; which actor is the best James Bond; and a whole lot more.RELATED LINKS: Watch: Here, Hold My KidJoin Us! Blister Summit & Blister Awards ShowGet Yourself Covered: BLISTER+TOPICS & TIMES:The Making of a Mockumentary (5:04)A Send-Up of Social Media (17:47)Favorite Movie Genre? (21:36)Best James Bond Character? (26:13)Making a Comedy in 2023 (27:22)A Time-Capsule Film (32:27)Fight Scene & Sketchy Babysitters (36:06)Behind the Scenes: the Alaska Trip (46:56)Choose One: Pow Skiing or the 49ers? (1:00:05)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastCRAFTEDGEAR:30Bikes & Big IdeasOff The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We follow up last week’s conversation about one of the greatest ski & snowboard movies of all time, with the star of Apocalypse Snow, the snowboarding legend and pioneer, Régis Rolland. Régis and Jonathan discuss the making of the film; what interested him in getting on a snowboard in the first place, and Régis kindly answers some of the burning questions we raised about the film in last week’s conversation.RELATED LINKS: Watch: Apocalypse SnowEp.3: ‘Apocalypse Snow’ with Mike Rogge, Justin Bobb, & Jonathan EllsworthJoin Us! 2024 Blister Summit & Blister Awards ShowGet Yourself Covered: BLISTER+TOPICS & TIMES:1984 (3:26)Régis' intro to snowboarding (5:08)Apocalypse Snow Origin Story (22:13)Régis' Custom Board for the Film (27:38)Snowboarders vs Skiers in Europe (29:02)Hang Glider Injury (34:33)The end of the movie? (37:18)Drugs & the Final Helicopter Scene (39:47)Snowboard Culture Today (43:24)Who Would You Choose to Star in the Film Today? (45:31)Favorite Memory from the Film? (47:20)What’s Régis Doing Today? (49:26)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastCRAFTEDGEAR:30Bikes & Big IdeasOff The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are talking about the craziest and greatest snowboard / ski / monoski / snowblade film of all time, Apocalypse Snow. This 26-minute film was seen by millions of people when it came out, and nearly 40 years later, it still feels wildly innovative, fresh, and amazing.RELATED LINKSWatch: Apocalypse SnowJoin Us! 2024 Blister Summit & Blister Awards ShowGet Yourself Covered: BLISTER+TOPICS & TIMES:Significance of Apocalypse Snow (0:00)What Was Happening in 1983 (11:57)Description of the Film (14:31)Cinematic Inspirations? (17:50)Most Rewatchable Scenes (20:28)BLISTER+ Award (28:26)What's Aged the Best? (31:06)What's Aged the Best & Worst (36:02)‘Gimme More’ Award (43:18)Monoski Cult? (46:57)‘Gmme Less’ Award (47:45)Attention Span Award (49:15)Recasting Couch (50:28)Who Would Star in it Today? (52:44)‘Hottest Take’ Award (54:59)Burning Questions (56:23)How Well Would It Hold Up Today? (1:02:48)Souvenir You’d Want from the Film (1:08:50)Who Won the Movie? (1:10:05)Our Final Grades (1:14:03)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastCRAFTEDGEAR:30Bikes & Big IdeasOff The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Blackcountry Journal is a new, truly different, 10-minute long film by Mallory Duncan that packs a lot into its short running length, bringing together the worlds of jazz and skiing in ways you’ve never seen, and incorporating ideas, words, and scenes that you won’t soon forget.TOPICS & TIMES:The Evolution of the Film (3:18)Jazz and Skiing (5:26)Mallory’s Background (8:38)Part 1: The Opening Lines (17:14)The Film’s 3 Parts (23:56)Part 2: Chazz (26:52)Learning Backwards / Skiing & Music (32:07)Part 3: Convergence (38:59)The Wrist Watch in the Film (41:46)Traditional Ski Movies (48:19)Initial Reception of the Film? (59:30)Mallory’s Next Project? (1:05:38)RELATED LINKSWatch: The Blackcountry JournalJoin Us! 2024 Blister Summit & Blister Awards ShowGet Yourself Covered: BLISTER+CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastCRAFTEDGEAR:30Bikes & Big IdeasOff The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For our inaugural episode of Blister Cinematic, Cody Townsend and Jonathan Ellsworth dissect the 2011 film, G.N.A.R., and discuss the significance of the film; what’s aged the best; what’s aged the worst; who won the movie; and more.TOPICS & TIMES:Fun Facts + Why G.N.A.R. Now? (8:19)G.N.A.R.’s Stars: Where are They Now? (20:37)Cody's Role in the Film (26:06)Most Rewatchable Scenes (32:50)Best / Worst Crash (35:40)Best Lines (37:05)The ‘I Need Answers’ Award (44:24)What's Aged the Best? (46:34)What's Aged the Worst? (49:35)The ‘Gimme More’ Award (1:04:49)The ‘Attention Span’ Award (1:05:36)Recasting Couch (1:06:06)Hottest Take Award (1:12:01)Could / Should This Movie Get Made Today? (1:15:38)Who Won the Movie? (1:18:11)Our Final Grades (1:21:39)RELATED LINKSGet Yourself Covered: BLISTER+Join Us! 2024 Blister Summit & Blister Awards ShowCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastCRAFTEDGEAR:30Bikes & Big IdeasOff The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blister Cinematic is the new movie podcast from BLISTER that brings on your favorite skiers, snowboarders, climbers, runners, filmmakers, and outdoor personalities to revisit and dissect the most iconic ski, snowboard, and outdoor films of all time; discuss their personal favorites; reassess the underappreciated movies of the past; and highlight new and upcoming projects that ought to be on your radar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.