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 incr...

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 Apollo Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Join Us! Blister Summit 2024 TOPICS & TIMES: The Idea (3:04) Light...

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 2024 TOPICS & TIMES: Introduc...

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 2024 TOPICS & TIMES: Sequencer , Quicksilver (6:42) Neon Noir , Korua Shapes (17:32) New Fangled Phenomenons , Volcom (24:10) Honorable Mentions (31:50) Blister Summit & Nat...

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 2024 TOPICS & TIMES:...

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 Yearbook Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ Join Us! Blister Summit & Blister Awards Show TOPICS & TIMES: The Significance of Yearbook (2:59) Star Power (8:26) Most Rewatchable Scenes (9:35) Ingrid Backstrom (14:5...

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 i...

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...

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 LINKS Watch: Apocalypse Snow Join Us! 2024 Blister Summit & Blister Awards Show Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ T...

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...

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...

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 r...