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Jonathan talks to JING Tea founder, Ed Eisler, about the origins, production, and culture of tea;  “Duckshit” tea; what goes into making an exceptional cup of tea; the pros and cons of coffee vs tea; trends in the tea world, and more.TOPICS & TIMES:Starting JING (5:47)Single Malt & Craft Tea (16:08)Coffee vs Tea (20:25)Caffeine & Flavor (33:10)Milk in Tea? The Debate (39:30)What Makes Great Tea Leaves? (43:47)Trends & State Of The Union (47:51)Brewing Tea (57:43)RELATED LINKSBlister Craft CollectiveBecome a Blister + Spot MemberSEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30Blister PodcastHappy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why are there so many collabs in the craft beer world? We talk to Offset Bier co-founder, Conor Brown, and New Image Brewing founder, Brandon Capps, for answers, and also about the new collabs they’ve just released; “New World” or “West Coast” pilsners; snooty bike shops; skiing pow; barley wine; & more.TOPICS & TIMES:Offset Bier (4:40)New Image Brewing (6:51)Why So Many Beer Collabs? (8:27)Historic / Favorite Collabs? (12:43)How Conor & Brendan Met (15:04)Skiing Powder (17:06)Offset & New Image Collab (19:52)Blizzard of Haaaaappps and The Guest Experience: Decapitator (26:17)“New World” or “West Coast” Pilsner (33:33)Barley Wine (44:51)Where is Craft Beer Headed? (48:43)Where to Find Offset x New Image Collabs? (1:03:34)Beer Vacation in Germany (1:07:11)RELATED LINKSBecome a Blister + Spot MemberBlister Craft CollectiveOur Other Podcasts with Brandon & Connor:CRAFTED ep 15: Art, Gear, & BeerCRAFTED ep 03: Offset Bier, Origins & EthosCRAFTED ep 01: New Image BrewingSEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30Happy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The artist & designer Geoff McFetridge came to CB to pay us a visit, and in this conversation, he & Jonathan discuss his current show in LA, Return to Stoner Forest; culture & commerce; Geoff’s approach to collaborations; the new film, ‘Geoff McFetridge: Drawing a Life,’ & more.TOPICS & TIMES:The Morning Show from CB (5:04)Geoff’s Show: Return To Stoner Forest (8:20)Bigfoot (23:51)Interpreting Art (33:52)Culture & Commerce, Apple Watch & Hermès (39:51)Geoff’s Approach to Collabs (52:04)Revisiting 20+ Years of Work: Takeaways & Patterns? (59:03)New Film: Geoff McFetridge, Drawing a Life (59:03)Thoughts on the movie, Tár (1:05:50)RELATED LINKSBecome a Blister + Spot MemberBlister Craft CollectiveGeoff’s site: championdontstop.comOur Other Podcasts with Geoff:Blister Podcast ep 249 (2.27.23)Art & the Outdoor Industry (10.19.21)Blister Podcast ep 129 (5.18.20)GEAR:30 ep 95: Telemark Ski Gear (4.10.20)Blister Podcast ep 125: How to Tele (4.6.20)Blister Podcast ep 116 (1.14.20)SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30Happy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Higby, co-owner of First Ascent Coffee Roasters, joins Jonathan to talk pour overs, grinders, brewing at altitude, programmability, and more. Listen up, then let us know what your pick is for the best coffee-making setup out there.TOPICS & TIMES:Sam’s Coffee Background (4:03)Why Coffee Gear Conversations Matter (12:17)Brevilles, MoccaMasters, & 3rd-Wave Coffee (13:39)Pour Overs(21:12)Time Management & Bean Justice (28:00)Grinders & Price Points (38:48)The Curse of Good Coffee (46:11)Altitude & Pre-Infusion (52:31)Programmability: La Marzocco & Breville (57:09)Final Thoughts on JE's Coffee Future (1:03:18)RELATED LINKSGet the Blister x Fellows Artist Series CollabBLISTER Craft CollectiveBLISTER Open Mic SeriesCRAFTED ep. 19: Coffee Gear, Pt.1GEAR:30: A Very Deep Dive on CoffeeGEAR:30: Cody Townsend & Jonathan Talk CoffeeYouTube: Cody & Jonathan Talk CoffeeCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastBikes & Big IdeasOff the CouchGEAR:30Happy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What’s the best way to make coffee? Very strong opinions abound, and Jonathan is currently caught up in trying to figure out the right answer for himself; so he’s recruiting some friends and experts to help. First up is Andrew Gardner. They talk about coffee and life priorities; coffee and cycling culture; how to think about the cost vs the quality of coffee-making equipment; and whether Jonathan should keep or return this new Breville semi-automatic espresso maker that’s sitting in an unopened box at his house. Listen up, then let us know what you think Jonathan should do — and what coffee gear he should get.TOPICS & TIMES:Andrew justifies this conversation (7:06)Coffee “Enthusiasm” & Cycling Coffee Culture (8:10)Coffee & Life Priorities (12:20)Coffee Gear & Other Gear (15:05)New Espresso / 3rd-Wave Espresso (22:47)Correlating Cost & Quality of Coffee Gear (24:56)Andrew’s Morning Coffee Routine (28:38)Breville Debate & "Good" Coffee (30:28)Coffee Prep Variation (36:57)Grinders (43:46)JE's Coffee-Curious Future (50:58)Best Entry Point for Espresso (56:22)RELATED LINKSGet the Blister x Fellows Artist Series CollabBLISTER Craft CollectiveBLISTER Open Mic SeriesBikes & Big Ideas: Andrew Gardner on Mtn vs. “Gravel” BikesGEAR:30: Cody Townsend & Jonathan Talk CoffeeYouTube: Cody & Jonathan Talk CoffeeCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastBikes & Big IdeasOff the CouchGEAR:30Happy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on CRAFTED, our podcast producer extraordinaire, the Strikingly Handsome Justin Bobb, is talking about watches with Jonathan Ellsworth for our latest edition of Amateur Hour. You’ll hear what caused Jonathan to stop ignoring timepieces and start appreciating the craftsmanship of this category; watches vs. outdoor gear; why he thinks watches are particularly important and interesting today; and more.TOPICS & TIMES:"Horology" (2:59)'Mechanical / Automatic' vs. 'Quartz' (6:43)Why Watches? (11:24)The Weird World of Watches (25:42)Ski World vs. Watch World (32:16)Vintage Watches (35:46)Jonathan’s Watch Collection (38:57)Brands He's Intrigued By? (59:10)What’s Still to Explore (1:01:49)The Future of Watch Making (1:03:03)RELATED LINKSGet the Blister x Fellows Artist Series CollabBLISTER Craft CollectiveBLISTER Open Mic SeriesCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastBikes & Big IdeasOff the CouchGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Atomic Ski Boots Product Manager, Matt Manser, isn’t nerding out about ski boots … he’s nerding out about Scotch. And in this conversation, Matt and Jonathan discuss butt casks and blood tubs; why cask size matters; barrel-aged ski boots; tea spoons; single malts vs. blends; and more. TOPICS & TIMES:Scotch or Scotches? (5:16)Scotch, Bourbon, & Campfires (10:17)5 Regions of Scotland Whisky (12:20)Arran 10 Yr Single Malt (17:16)Single Malt vs Blends (18:52)Proof & Rules for Distilling Scotch (24:04)Flash Reviews & Barrel-Aged Ski Boots (32:07)Ratio of Spirit to Wood to Age (41:51)Cask Wood Types & Bunnahabhain 12 Yr (48:51)Adding Water (53:03)Non-Chill Filter (56:05)Why Not McCallan + Matt’s Favorites (1:02:33)Bottlings (1:16:50)JE's final Notes on Arran & Bunnahabhain (1:24:44)Future Amateur Hour: Watches (1:27:19)RELATED LINKSGet the Blister x Fellows Artist Series CollabBLISTER Craft CollectiveBLISTER Open Mic SeriesCRAFTED: Matt Manser on Scotch, Part 2CRAFTED: Matt Manser on Scotch, Part 3CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastBikes & Big IdeasOff the CouchGEAR:30Happy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danielle and Katie Nichols — the sisters behind CORK Natural Wine Shop & Restaurant in Stowe, Vermont — are back on CRAFTED to talk more about “natural wine”; discuss Italy, “priest stranglers,” and Corksicles; offer advice on holiday gift buying; and tell us about the revamped CORK Wine Club.TOPICS & TIMES:Natural Wine (4:27)Holiday Gift Help (15:24)Price Points & Natural Wine Importers (18:45)Cork Wine Club (29:44)Priest Stranglers & Connections in Italy (29:45)Curating the Market for You (34:31)Gift Cards and Corksicles (35:52)RELATED LINKSWebsite: corkvt.comCRAFTED, ep.4: What is Natural Wine?Get the Blister x Fellows Artist Series CollabBLISTER Craft CollectiveBLISTER Open Mic SeriesCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastBikes & Big IdeasOff the CouchGEAR:30Happy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Artist, John Fellows, and New Image Brewing founder & head brewer, Brandon Capps, are back on CRAFTED to discuss our Blister Artist Series collab. John talks about his inspiration for the art and how he produced it; Brandon talks about creating the beer by starting with John’s artwork; Jonathan talks about how he came up with the name of the beer (Ambulation); and we also discuss the difference between an IPA & Double IPA; wabi sabi & kintsugi; and more.TOPICS & TIMES:Creating the Artwork (2:21)Brandon’s perception of the Art (6:18)Creating a Beer based on the Art (10:46)Styles: Pale Ale vs IPA vs Double IP (16:29)Barley Wine (18:58)Naming the Beer: Ambulation (23:06)Back to the Art: Why Linoleum? (24:45)Wabi Sabi & Kintsugi (25:54)Where to find the Shirts & Beer (29:27)RELATED LINKSGet the Blister x Fellows ShirtNew Image BrewingBLISTER Open Mic SeriesBLISTER Craft CollectiveCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastBikes & Big IdeasOff the CouchGEAR:30Happy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This past June, Jonathan Ellsworth stumbled across a gelateria in Firenze (Florence) Italy, that basically changed his life. Because after going there every day — usually twice a day — he knew that he would have to come back to Florence and sit down for a CRAFTED conversation with Alberto and Julia Bati, owners of My Sugar Gelato Artigianale, to talk about the craft (and the hard work) of making some of the best gelato in the world. Here is that conversation, fresh from Florence.TOPICS & TIMES:300 gelato shops (5:30)Florentine gelato vs “tourist” gelato (6:58)Making gelato (9:43)What to avoid and what to look for (14:37)Texture (26:32)Ice cream vs Gelato (31:02)Teaching gelato making (32:30)What’s a typical day like? (37:31)Jonathan’s story of finding My Sugar (44:06)The Shop Name: “My Sugar” (49:54)RELATED LINKSMy Sugar’s InstagramBLISTER Open Mic SeriesBLISTER Craft CollectiveCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastBikes & Big IdeasOff the CouchGEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.