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Blister Cinematic
by BLISTER (blisterreview.com)
Blister Cinematic is the 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.
Episodes
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'Valhalla' w/ Dan Abrams & Jonathan Ellsworth
13 years ago, one of the greatest ski movies of all time came out: ‘Valhalla.’ Today, Jonathan Ellsworth talks to Flylow president & co-founder, Dan Abrams, about the film, why it’s great, and why it holds up so well today. Let Us Know Your Thoughts! Email us here or leave a comment on our site...
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'The Flying Scotsman’ w/ Justin Bobb & Simon Stewart
‘The Flying Scotsman' isn’t your typical sports film; sure, it has incredible athletic performances, determination, and grit, but the mental health struggles intertwined in the story make it more genuine than most. Join Justin and Simon as they discuss one of Simon’s all-time favorite bike…
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'Here Hold My Kid — The Austrian Job' w/ Elyse Saugstad & Jonathan Ellsworth
‘Here Hold My Kid — The Austrian Job’ is a hilarious follow-up to Elyse Saugstad & Jackie Paaso’s original ‘Here Hold My Kid.’ And today, Elyse is back on Blister Cinematic to talk about this new film; the first one; parenting; motherhood; kids; and more. Let Us Know Your Thoughts! Email us here…
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'Klunkerz: A Film about Mountain Bikes' w/ Simon Stewart & Xan Marshland
Xan and Simon discuss the fantastic documentary, ‘Klunkerz,’ that explores the origins of mountain biking and how partying in the woods while “klunking” down Repack somehow managed to change the world of bicycles as we know it. Let Us Know Your Thoughts! Email us here or leave a comment on our…
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'Butterfly in a Blizzard' w/ Kimmy Fasani & Amie Engerbretson
Professional snowboarder, mother, cancer survivor, and partner of Chris Benchetler, Kimmy Fasani, joins Amie Engerbretson on Cinematic to talk about her phenomenal film, 'Butterfly in a Blizzard.' Let Us Know Your Thoughts! Email us here or leave a comment on our site with your hot take or…
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'The Dark Wizard' w/ Cody Townsend & Jonathan Ellsworth
Cody and Jonathan discuss ‘The Dark Wizard,’ and share their thoughts on the dynamic between Alex Honnold and Dean Potter. They also break out Cody’s new award categories for documentary films. Let Us Know Your Thoughts! Email us here or leave a comment on our site with your hot take or thoughts…
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'MXP: Most Xtreme Primate' w/ Justin Bobb & Jonathan Ellsworth
Snowboarding chimpanzees? Yes. This movie rules. Tune in to hear Jonathan and the strikingly handsome Justin Bobb talk about this classic, ‘MXP: Most Xtreme Primate.’ 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 tell us…
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'Airborne' w/ Mike Rogge & Jonathan Ellsworth
Jack Black (yes, that Jack Black) and Seth Green starred in a 1993 inline-skating action film? And Mountain Gazette owner & editor, Mike Rogge, loves it? And so does Cody Townsend?? And you can watch it for free, but you have to download an app called 'Howdy'? Yep, it’s all true. Let Us Know Your...
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'Blue Crush' w/ Amie Engerbretson & Jonathan Ellsworth
Big waves, tan bodies, and a commitment to trying to accurately depict the sport of surfing. ‘Blue Crush’ does all of that, but those aren’t even the thing we like best about the movie. Tune in to learn what is, or tune in to hear Amie and Jonathan’s way-too-candid confessions. Let Us Know Your...
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‘Premium Rush’ — The Best Chase Movie Ever?
We've all seen a zillion action movies with car chases, but how many films involve brakeless fixed-gear bikes on the streets of New York City? Today, Blister bike reviewers Xan Marshland & Simon Stewart dive into ‘Premium Rush’, a classic chase movie with a very novel spin. Let Us Know Your...
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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 The Vault, 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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'Captain Fantastic' w/ Amie Engerbretson & Jonathan Ellsworth
Amie & Jonathan discuss the extremely unconventional 'outdoors' film, ‘Captain Fantastic.’ It stars Viggo Mortensen — who earned an Oscar nomination for ‘Best Actor’ for his performance; it was written & directed by someone you wouldn’t expect; and it is at the same time hilarious, challenging…
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'The Dark Wizard' w/ Director, Peter Mortimer
Our guest is Peter Mortimer, the co-creator & co-director of, The Dark Wizard, about the legendary climber, basejumper, & highliner, Dean Potter (you can watch it on HBO). We discuss the making of the film; the dynamic between Alex Honnold and Dean; the extensive use of Dean’s private journals; &...
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'Surf's Up' w/ Tyler Curle & Jonathan Ellsworth
Today we discuss the 2007 film, Surf’s Up, with Tyler Curle, who is the perfect guest since he has spent much of his life in comps; he just earned a spot on the Freeride World Tour; and, Surf’s Up is his all-time favorite movie. Over the course of this conversation you’ll see why — and why all of...
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'Point Break' w/ Mike Rogge & Jonathan Ellsworth
35 years ago, Point Break came out, and our lives … were never going to be the same. Of all the action-sports movies out there, what makes Point Break so special, and why has it had such a lasting legacy? Jonathan Ellsworth and Mountain Gazette owner and editor, Mike Rogge, dive DEEP beneath the...
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'Aspen Extreme' w/ Mike Rogge & Jonathan Ellsworth
Is ‘Aspen Extreme’ the greatest ski movie ever? Probably. Is it also one of the best movies ever made? Yes. Or at least, that’s the case Mountain Gazette owner & editor, Mike Rogge, and Jonathan Ellsworth are going to be making today, in addition to breaking some big news. As always, they discuss...
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'Emily in Paris' (the ski episode) with Amie Engerbretson & Jonathan Ellsworth
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...
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‘Farming Turns’ w/ Chris Rubens & Jonathan Ellsworth
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…
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Chris Benchetler on 'Mountains of the Moon'
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...
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Phil Casabon on 'ORNADA,' Armada's New Team Film
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...
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'Shredder' w/ Jonathan Ellsworth & Justin Bobb
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…
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'LISTERS: A Glimpse Into Extreme Birdwatching' w/ Luke Koppa, Jonathan Ellsworth, & Eli Brown
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...
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'Pressure Drop' + 30 Years of TGR w/ Todd Jones & Nick McNutt
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...
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'Life Cycles' w/ Dylan Wood & Simon Stewart
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…
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'Girl Climber' w/ Emily Harrington, Amie Engerbretson, & Jonathan Ellsworth
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...
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'Wild' w/ Amie Engerbretson & Jonathan Ellsworth
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...
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Brage Vestavik, 'Trolldom' w/ Dylan Wood & Simon Stewart
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...
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‘Chasing The Triple Crown’ w/ Hannah Otto
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…
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Brandon Semenuk’s ‘Foreverish’ Series w/ Dylan Wood & Simon Stewart
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 —…
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‘Quicksilver’ w/ Steve Smith & Simon Stewart
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…
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'Johnny Tsunami' w/ Mike Rogge, Justin Bobb, & Jonathan Ellsworth
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...
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'Inception' w/ Ian McIntosh, Todd Ligare, & Jonathan Ellsworth
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...
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'180° South: Conquerors of the Useless' w/ Luke Koppa & Jonathan Ellsworth
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...
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'Ski Party' w/ Amie Engerbretson & Jonathan Ellsworth
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...
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'Unbreakable: The Western States 100' w/ Cody Townsend & Jonathan Ellsworth
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…
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'Forrest Gump' w/ Brendan Leonard & Jonathan Ellsworth
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...
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'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' w/ Jonathan Ellsworth & Simon Stewart
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...
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James Bond: 'A View to a Kill' w/ Jonathan Ellsworth, Justin Bobb, & Simon Stewart
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...
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'The Eiger Sanction' w/ Cody Townsend & Jonathan Ellsworth
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…
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'Jeremiah Johnson' w/ Mike Rogge & Jonathan Ellsworth
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...
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'Downhill' w/ Amie Engerbretson & Jonathan Ellsworth
‘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…
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'Ski: The Greatest Ski Tour of All Time' w/ Nikolai Schirmer, Cody Townsend, & Jonathan Ellsworth
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...
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'Weak Layers' with Amie Engerbretson & Jonathan Ellsworth
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:...
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5 New Films: 'Circle of Madness'; 'Grown'; 'White Gold'; 'Blue Hour'; & 'Variable' w/ Mike Rogge & Jonathan Ellsworth
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...
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'Falling for Christmas' w/ Amie Engerbretson & Jonathan Ellsworth
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…
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'Dumb & Dumber' w/ Cody Townsend & Jonathan Ellsworth
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...
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‘Surviving Our Story’ w/ Connor Ryan, Ryan McClure, & Isaiah Branch-Boyle
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:...
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James Bond, 'The World Is Not Enough' w/ Jonathan Ellsworth & Simon Stewart
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...
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'Downhill Racer' w/ Daron Rahlves & Jonathan Ellsworth
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...
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‘The Hard Way’ w/ Paul Forward & Jonathan Ellsworth
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Blister Cinematic is the 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.
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