BLISTER Podcast

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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We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or offer your hot takes for us to rate. Email us at: info@blisterreview.com
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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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In honor of the 50th anniversary, Jonathan talks with Mike Rogge, the owner & editor of the Mountain Gazette, about one of his all-time favorite books, ‘A River Runs Through It,’ by Norman Maclean.
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TOPICS & TIMES:
Shoutout: New BLISTER+ Members (3:03)
Meeting Up @ The Library Of Congress (3:54)
When Did You First Read 'A River Runs Through It' (5:51)
Montana’s Second Bible (17:16)
A Book about Grief (33:36)
Neal & Old Rawhide (41:19)
Family Dynamics (45:33)
The Book vs The Film (49:50)
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Cody and Jonathan are back to review the news, including Cody’s recent expedition to Alaska; two incredible achievements in the running world; skier / snowboarder visits this past winter; the most Canadian News, what they’re reading & watching; and more.
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We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or offer your hot takes for us to rate. You can email those to us at: info@blisterreview.com
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BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered
Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways
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Blister Studios (our new channel)
Blister Review (our original channel)
TOPICS & TIMES:
Shoutout: New BLISTER+ Members (1:24)
Shoveling in Alaska (3:44)
Rachel Entrekin & the Cocodona 250 (16:43)
Sub 2-Hour Marathon (25:18)
Thoughts re: Super Shoes? (31:53)
NSAA Report: Skier Visits Down (36:05)
Bernie Rosow (53:54)
Rate Cody’s Take (59:19)
Most Canadian News (1:07:51)
What We’re Reading & Watching (1:13:04)
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Blister Cinematic
CRAFTED
Bikes & Big Ideas
GEAR:30

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