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.

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Chris on ‘Farming Turns’ (3:20)

Friendship (7:01)

Hoji (11:42)

Farming (12:37)

Growth of First Light Farm (18:50)

Refrigerators & Good People (20:29)

Individual Behavior & Systemic Change (24:02)

Filming in National Parks (40:55)

Risk & Failure (50:03)

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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.

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What Is This? (3:00)

‘Afterglow’ & ‘Fire on the Mountain’ (8:07)

Where & When Was it Shot? (13:23)

“Art Never Gets Better” (17:57)

The Grateful Dead (24:14)

Bill Walton (31:56)

Paul Stamets & Mycology (34:50)

Athletes in the Film (40:46)

Projects, Family, & Being an Outdoor Athlete (48:18)

The Making of ‘Mountains’ Documentary (51:09)

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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 co-producer of the film, and, in this conversation, Phil lays out his Top-5 movies & Top-5 ski films of all time.

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The ORNADA Film Tour (2:54)

How This Film Is Different (8:38)

Tanner Hall & Hans Smith (14:47)

The Distinct Look of ORNADA (23:49)

Phil’s Top-5 Movies (29:34)

Ghost Dog! (32:58)

Phi’s Top-5 Ski Films (35:14)

Current State of Ski Films & Athletes (37:54)

Music for ORNADA & Phil’s Urban Segment (49:20)

Vintage Look, Modern Film Gear (51:21)

Backcountry Segments vs Urban Segments (52:47)

Where to Find ORNADA (57:23)

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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 / snowboard / comedy / horror / slasher film, Shredder.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Why This Film? (6:47)

Most Rewatchable Scenes (24:23)

Best Lines (30:03)

What’s Aged the Best & Worst? (39:02)

‘Hottest Take’ Award (48:49)

Who Needed BLISTER+ the Most? (51:35)

‘Gimme More’ & ‘Gimme Less’ Award (52:48)

Burning Questions / I Need Answers (53:56)

Companion Film: Sequel, Prequel, or Spinoff? (1:02:40)

Memorabilia You Want the Most (1:04:08)

Best Life Lessons? (1:08:48)

Who Won The Movie? (1:14:56)

Our Final Grades (1:17:04)

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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.

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Why This Film? (3:35)

Best Lines (23:28)

Hot Takes (41:04)

Our Favorite & Least Favorite Birds (1:07:03)

Best Things / Worst Things (1:12:58)

Who Won The Movie? (1:18:02)

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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 Drop.

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Part 1: Todd Jones

Early Years of TGR (2:37)

Purchasing their First Camera (12:32)

Rigging the Game (15:55)

Shots that Got Away? (18:06)

Film Cameras & Old Gear (22:10)

Planning for this 30th Anniversary Film (26:12)

The Future & the Next Generation (36:39)

Where to See the Pressure Drop (53:58)

Part 2: Nick McNutt

Earliest Memories of TGR (56:55)

Standout TGR Segments of the Past Decade? (1:02:31)

Favorite Behind-the-Scenes Moment of Pressure Drop (1:16:35)

Favorite On-Screen Moment of Pressure Drop? (1:18:56)

Upcoming Season & Future GEAR:30 episode (1:22:09)

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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 weaves it all together with a message that’s more relevant today than when it first came out.

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Backflips in WC DH Qualifying (1:09)

Why this Film (4:14)

Aging Well (8:54)

Themes of Sustainability (12:38)

Favorite Bike Segments (16:04)

Story Line and Life Cycle of the Bike (22:32)

Bike Mechanic Scene (24:52)

The Riders in the Film (30:05)

Cam McCaul (31:46)

Does it Hold Up Today? (32:37)

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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.

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Emily’s Golden Gate Project & Alex Honnold (5:20)

Vulnerability & Fear (13:32)

"Exposure" Therapy (17:14)

Girl Climber: Healthier Version of Free Solo (20:01)

Celebrating Hilaree Nelson (29:34)

Process of Making This Film (35:30)

Mental Challenge vs Physical Challenge (44:19)

Helmets: When / When Not to Wear One? (48:04)

Importance of Support Roles as partners (53:18)

From the Crux to the Finish (57:19)

Nail Polish! (1:02:42)

Where to Watch the Film (1:05:04)

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