Best Radar Skis Podcasts (2025)

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

18h ago1:23:16

1:23:16

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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Building Blocks PT. 3 30:09

2d ago30:09

30:09

Creating Space. Your relationship with the boat dictates your space in the course.

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

8d ago1:14:02

1:14:02

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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Building Blocks PT. 2 34:59

9d ago34:59

34:59

Movement dictates your ski’s attitude. How to move through the turn

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

15d ago1:18:26

1:18:26

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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Building Blocks PT. 1 35:56

16d ago35:56

35:56

Structure is paramount to slalom success

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To New Beginnings 33:09

23d ago33:09

33:09

Get your season started on the right foot

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

3M ago1:10:56

1:10:56

‘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

4M ago1:11:50

1:11:50

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

4M ago1:09:47

1:09:47

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

5M ago50:56

50:56

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

5M ago1:15:27

1:15:27

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

6M ago1:19:49

1:19:49

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

6M ago1:06:17

1:06:17

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

6M ago1:28:51

1:28:51

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

7M ago1:38:13

1:38:13

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

7M ago1:19:25

1:19:25

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

8M ago1:09:46

1:09:46

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

8M ago1:11:31

1:11:31

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

8M ago37:02

37:02

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

8M ago1:46:38

1:46:38

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

9M ago1:21:09

1:21:09

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

9M ago1:16:48

1:16:48

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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Season Wrap Up 30:30

9M ago30:30

30:30

Season 5 comes to an end and the boys run through some great final thoughts on how to end your own season.

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Fin Settings 37:30

9M ago37:30

37:30

Dial in that fin! Trent and Rossi break down what does what when it comes to those fin settings.

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

9M ago1:19:48

1:19:48

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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Ski Setup 33:39

9M ago33:39

33:39

Getting a new ski can feel daunting to dial in, the boys break down the most important aspects of ski setup.

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

10M ago1:31:18

1:31:18

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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Becoming Self Sufficient 27:57

10M ago27:57

27:57

Rossi and Trent talk through staying focused on your personal keys and learning how to self analyze your own skiing to better your performance.

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Learning to Adapt 42:30

10M ago42:30

42:30

During events there’s always unique situations that arise and learning to navigate those can lead to greater success. The boys discuss how to work through varying conditions and situations to come out on top.

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Stay on Track 29:55

10M ago29:55

29:55

Many times in the middle of the season skiers can find themselves struggling to continue their progression. The boys talk through how to keep moving forward.

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

10M ago59:08

59:08

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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Outbound Direction 30:20

10M ago30:20

30:20

This week the guys talk through moving out and maintaining direction off the wakes, specifically into the offside turn.

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

11M ago1:37:51

1:37:51

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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Checking In 30:39

11M ago30:39

30:39

Trent is holding it down solo this week but wanted to dive into some questions he’s heard from you guys this season!

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Tournament Time 35:14

11M ago35:14

35:14

The guys walk through how to prepare yourself for a tournament and ultimately how to set yourself up for success on the water.

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Driving 40:50

11M ago40:50

40:50

The driver plays a huge role in a skier's success behind the boat. Trent and Rossi break down what a good driver should be doing behind the wheel.

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

11M ago1:03:14

1:03:14

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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Train Your Brain 28:07

11M ago28:07

28:07

The mental side of skiing and sport is a huge element in tournament and practice skiing success. Learn what Trent and Rossi say about getting your mind right and bettering yourself.

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

11M ago1:01:07

1:01:07

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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Moving Out 25:54

12M ago25:54

25:54

One thing people have forever struggled with is pulling beyond the second wake and making themselves too fast to remain efficient. The guys break down the ideal rhythm and how to execute it.

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

12M ago1:18:18

1:18:18

‘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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Power 33:02

12M ago33:02

33:02

There’s always been discussion on what’s the best method to have power behind the boat and the boys shed some light on how power is best executed.

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Speed and Space 34:02

12M ago34:02

34:02

Continuing the discussion of Gates, the boys break down how to set up the ideal line in the course.

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Gates 37:56

1y ago37:56

37:56

Gates are so pivotal to success in the course. Learn proper speed and space in this week’s episode!

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Our 1st Annual Blister Film Awards 43:27

1y ago43:27

43:27

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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Structure/Stance/Alignment 29:56

1y ago29:56

29:56

Back again to dive even deeper into the importance of standing properly on your ski before anything else can come into place.

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

1y ago1:13:15

1:13:15

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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Alignment is King 23:27

1y ago23:27

23:27

The way you stand on your ski is the most pivotal part to success on the water, understanding that structure allows for growth in your potential.

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

1y ago1:28:05

1:28:05

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 …

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