BLISTER Podcast

Stephen “Sulli” Sullivan shares all the wild twists and turns of co-founding Cloudveil in 1997, then launching Stio in 2011. We dive into some of his most significant (and most painful) lessons learned; key industry insights; and the factors necessary to build a successful outdoor company.
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TOPICS & TIMES:
Shoutout: New BLISTER+ Members (1:44)
First outdoor sport you fell in love with? (4:04)
When Did You First Think of Starting an Outdoor Company? (6:36)
Starting Cloudveil (16:06)
Turning Point: Denali (22:16)
What Happened at Cloudveil? (27:12)
Advice on Company Structure (37:37)
Launching Stio (44:29)
Biggest Surprises? (51:26)
Dan Abrams’ 1st Question (56:21)
Dan Abrams’ 2nd Question (1:04:44)
Sulli’s Current Favorite Stio Technical Piece (1:06:27)
Sulli’s Current favorite Casual Piece (1:08:12)
What are You Most Excited about? (1:12:39)
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The rapid proliferation of plans to build large data centers across the USA is a massive story with major consequences. So today, Caroline Gleich talks about what is happening in Utah and beyond; getting attacked by ‘Mr. Wonderful’ on national TV; and more. We also discuss her experience running for U.S. Senate, and why we need more good people to get involved in local politics.
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RESOURCES:
Patagonia Action Works
Erin Brockovich Data Center Site
Vote411.org
BallotReady.org
Local Journalism!
TOPICS & TIMES:
Caroline’s Background (2:54)
The Data Center Debate (9:10)
Utah's Data Center Controversy (16:13)
Environmental & Community Impacts of Data Centers (20:43)
The AI Arms Race and Its Implications (24:16)
What is Real “Progress”? (30:53)
Where to Find Facts, Not Misinformation? (35:35)
What can be done right now in Utah? (44:26)
Caroline’s Experience of Running for Senate (45:59)
The Promise of Local Politics (54:36)
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Today we’re talking about housing, affordable housing, development in mountain towns, public lands, and more with Gunnison County commissioner, Jonathan Houck, an avid mountain biker, skier, and former sponsored climber.
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Our Other Mtn Town Economics Conversations:
Ep. 390: Mountain Town Economics 2.0: Telluride Update w/ Jason Blevins
Ep. 389: Telluride Closes, Ski Patrol Strikes, & the Future of Ski Resorts w/ Jason Blevins
CRAFTED Ep 47: How to Design a Well-Crafted, Affordable Home w/ Zack Giffin
Ep. 275: Mtn Town Economics: Zack Giffin on Skiing, Tiny Homes, & Big Solutions
Ep. 270: Mtn Town Economics & Outdoor Recreation
Ep. 180: Mtn Town Economics, Pt 3: Developing Housing, Addressing Climate Change, & Mitigating Megafires w/ Scott Ehlert
Ep. 179: Mtn Town Economics, Pt 2: Housing, Community, & Core Values w/ Troy Russ
Ep. 177: Mtn Town Economics, Pt 1: Affordable Housing, Short-Term Rentals, & More w/ Jenny Stuber
TOPICS & TIMES:
New BLISTER+ Members (1:21)
Houck: Climber, Skier, Mtn Biker (2:42)
How Did You Get into Politics? (5:59)
Duties of a County Commissioner? (9:25)
Affordable Housing Updates (12:10)
Pushback (22:39)
Quality of Space & Numerous Stakeholders (28:30)
Managing Federal Lands (48:05)
Houck’s 10-Year Prediction (59:17)
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Cody and Jonathan talk about Cody’s recent trip to Canada; Patagonia vs Pattie Gonia; the Enhanced Games; the Drunk Olympics?; a runners’ beef; the most Canadian news; what we’re reading & watching; and more.
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TOPICS & TIMES:
Cody in Canada (4:09)
Rant Response (9:19)
The Enhanced Games (19:26)
Enhanced X Games, FWT, or WC Ski Racing? (30:54)
Is the National Spelling Bee a Sport? (36:46)
VIDEO: Cody on ‘Sports’ vs ‘Competitions’ (43:15)
Satisfy x Adidas Event (44:55)
Runners’ Beef: Sage Canaday vs Cam Hanes (58:48)
Patagonia vs Pattie Gonia, Revisited (1:11:00)
Most Canadian News (1:15:55)
What We’re Reading & Watching (1:20:34)
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Jonathan shares some highlights and takeaways from his 12-day trip to Washington DC and NYC.
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TOPICS & TIMES:
Shoutout: New BLISTER+ Members (0:51)
1. Rogge’s Talk at the Library of Congress (1:42)
2. Conversations w/ Members of Congress (3:11)
3. Little Mtn Towns & Big Cities (5:09)
4. Cycling in NYC (7:05)
5. Walking & Hiking (11:33)
6. My CRAFTED Trip Report (13:46)
7. The Lincoln Memorial (14:51)
8. The Fox (19:32)
9. Mountain Bike Season (22:27)
10. Some Personal Stats on This Past Winter (23:04)
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