Highlander Podcast

On this episode of the History of Gear Series, we talk with Kevin Brown from the WL Gore and Associates collections and archives. We talk about the importance of corporate archives, his day to day role, how archives are utilized by various departments in the company. Learn more about WL Gore and connect with Kevin Brown on Linkedin. https://www.gore.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-brown-2a786913/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook.  The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

On this episode of the History of Gear Series we talk with Bruce Johnson about the history of Early Winters. We talk about the creation of the Omnipotent, the creation of the first Gore-Tex mountain parka, and the power of marketing to build an outdoor brand. Learn more about Early Winters on Bruce Johnson's website. http://www.oregonphotos.com/Early-Winters-2.html For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook.  The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

On this episode we share some of the latest news from the outdoor industry! Hypebeast Features the Outdoor Recreation Archive at USU https://hypebeast.com/2020/11/outdoor-recreation-archive-utah-university-interview Traeger Grills Adding 120 Jobs in SLC, Utah the Next 7 Years https://business.utah.gov/news/traeger-pellet-grills-to-expand-salt-lake-city-headquarters/?fbclid=IwAR2-hv6_42C6igD1TcHkD6s0vgN4zd6UCsNPBcTRz_4GEf-m1SRI0FFxVf0 Reebok Rumors Continue https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-22/adidas-is-preparing-sale-of-reebok-brand-manager-magazin-says Anta Acquires Amer in 2018 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-anta-m-a-amer/chinas-anta-sports-led-group-buying-finlands-amer-sports-for-5-2-billion-idUSKBN1O60VR Mars Buys KIND https://sgbonline.com/kind-bars-acquired-by-mars/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook.  The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

On this episode, the product team from TEVA speaks to the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University to talk about how they work together to bring product to market. Check out TEVA on their website. https://www.teva.com/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook.  The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

On this episode we try something different, weekly updates on all things outdoor.  This week, we talk about VF's acquisition of Supreme, new Nike layoffs, the Bureau of Economic Analysis 2020 outdoor rec report, and Outside's Best Places to Work! https://www-highsnobiety-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.highsnobiety.com/p/supreme-whats-next-vf-corp-acquisition/?format=amp https://www-oregonlive-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.oregonlive.com/business/2020/11/nike-says-hq-layoffs-will-hit-700-by-january.html?outputType=amp https://recreationroundtable.org/impact-2/ https://www-snewsnet-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.snewsnet.com/.amp/news/bureau-of-economic-analysis-releases-2019-report https://www.outsideonline.com/2418305/best-places-work-2020 For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook.  The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

On this episode of our History of Gear Series, Chris Leiter, creative behind SAND Pack Company talks about the creation of his handmade packs, his interest in gear history, and how he integrates the history of the industry into his designs. Check out SAND on their website and Instagram: https://www.sandisacult.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sandisacult/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook.  The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

On this episode of our History of Gear Series, Dr. LaJean Lawson, USU alumni and sports bra innovator, shares the evolution of the modern sports bra, the importance of making activity more available to everyone, and her contributions to sports bra innovation. Connect with Dr. Lawson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lajean-lawson-0a65a3/ Read Dr. Lawson’s initial research, conducted at Utah State University. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/4039/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook.  The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

Kyle Snarr, founder of Cantonment, shares his experience working for companies like Flipboard, Vox Media, Gear Patrol and now Watchonista. He talks about his outdoor influences,and how he’s building a new product category around functional, fashionable, and multi-use kerchiefs. Connect with Kyle on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/kyality/?hl=en Follow Cantonment on Instagram or on their website. https://www.instagram.com/cantonmentco/?hl=en https://www.cantonment.co/products Materialism: Can Materialism Be Beneficial? https://shareok.org/bitstream/handle/11244/6820/Department%20of%20Marketing_09.pdf Cantonment 20% Promo code! BACKTOSCHOOL For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook.  The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

Kristen Freaney and Stewart Lewis join an Outdoor Product Design & Development class to share about the work they do at Outdoor Industry Association and the growth and impact of the outdoor industry! Learn more about OIA at their website. https://outdoorindustry.org/ Connect with Kristen and Stewart on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kfreaney/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewart-lewis-271210a5/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook.  The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/

Gaby Okito shares his journey building Okito Brand. He talks about starting a fashion label in Logan, the growth of the fashion industry now in Salt Lake City, and his advice for creators. Follow all things Okito on Instagram or on their website. https://www.instagram.com/okitobrand/?hl=en https://okitobrand.com/ For more conversations with outdoor movers and shakers, subscribe wherever you get podcasts including on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, or each Sunday at 4 pm (MT) on Aggie Radio, 92.3 FM in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. Follow Aggie Radio for more great news, content, and other podcasts at aggieradio.com and make sure to follow Highlander on Instagram and Facebook.  The Highlander Podcast is sponsored by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, a four year, undergraduate degree training the next generation of product creators for the sports and outdoor industries. Learn more at https://opdd.usu.edu/