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Our CRAFTED Trip Report: Blister Summit & Salt Lake City
Apr 29, 2026
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A Unified Theory of Cocktails with Dr. Kevin Peterson, Part 3
Apr 8, 2026
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Doug Frost on the Most Elite Certifications in the Wine World — and Why They Matter
Apr 1, 2026
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Floreo: How to Make Great Coffee at Home + Elevating American Cafe Culture
Mar 25, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 4/29/26 |  Our CRAFTED Trip Report: Blister Summit & Salt Lake City✨ | Blister SummitSalt Lake City+5 | — | BlisterRealm, ‘The Bard’ (2023) | Salt Lake CitySnowbird+8 | Blister SummitSalt Lake City+6 | — | 1h 32m 30s | |
| 4/8/26 | A Unified Theory of Cocktails with Dr. Kevin Peterson, Part 3 | The neighborhood bar is one of the last places untouched by AI, big tech, and all their algorithms. But what if that’s actually holding each us back from finding our “perfect” drink?In Part 1 and 2 of this series, we explored Dr. Kevin Peterson’s Cocktail Theory. And in this episode, we turn to his latest project, which aims to decode your taste and guide you to the drinks you didn’t know you were looking for. We Want to Hear from You!Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you’d like to see us cover? Email us here to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 4/1/26 | Doug Frost on the Most Elite Certifications in the Wine World — and Why They Matter | Top mountain guide certifications (like AMGA and IFMGA) have a pass rate of around 70%. But what if we told you that in the wine world, the most rigorous certifications have a pass rate that’s only about 8% — and it’s often lower than that.The certifications of ‘Master Sommelier’ and ‘Master of Wine’ are two of the most demanding in any field. And our guest today, Doug Frost, is one of only three people in the world to hold both.So Doug and Eli dig into what makes these courses so challenging; the differences between the two; and, most importantly, why they matter. We Want to Hear from You!Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you’d like to see us cover? Email us here to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 3/25/26 | Floreo: How to Make Great Coffee at Home + Elevating American Cafe Culture | Americans love coffee — there are well over 40,000 coffee shops in the USA — but it’s easy to argue that many other countries are doing coffee better. Why is that, and what can be done to elevate American coffee culture to the level it most definitely deserves? Floreo Coffee founder, Sebastian Skokan, has dedicated himself to this cause, and today, he’s sharing his answers with Jonathan Ellsworth & Eli Brown.We Want to Hear from You!Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you’d like to see us cover? Email us here to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED.RELATED LINKS:Floreo Coffee CoBlister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberEnter Our Free Weekly GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES:Sebastian’s Background (3:00)Finding the Best Coffee Scene (8:37)Coffee Education (10:29)Sensory Science (12:31)The Floreo Cafe (17:45)Quality vs Speed (21:00)Weber Grinder (25:28)Coffee Presentation & Preparation (28:25)Coffee Expressions (33:06)Coffee Economics (39:57)Grinding, Roast Quality, & Shot Timing (48:43)Advection & Diffusion (53:12)Brew Ratios (59:02)Tips & Tricks (1:04:26)SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 3/18/26 | Amateur Hour: The Hi-Fi Audio Rabbit Hole w/ Simon Stewart & Jonathan Ellsworth | Jonathan started falling down the rabbit hole of hi-fi audio gear, and he says it’s all Simon’s fault. So in this conversation, Simon talks to Jonathan about his audio journey; why he’s singled out the world of hi-fi headphones as a place to begin; why he’s become a believer in “EQ”; and why it feels almost inevitable that he’ll end up exploring the world of loudspeakers, too.We Want to Hear from You!Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you’d like to see us cover? Email us here to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED.RELATED LINKS:Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberBLISTER NEWSLETTER:Get It & Our Weekly Gear GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES:Craft Collective (1:18)Why Headphones Make Sense (5:53)Is Beethoven the Original Heavy Metal? (12:25)Headphones vs Speakers (15:57)Jonathan’s First Hi-Fi Headphones (29:19)Why You Should ‘EQ’ (35:07)The Qudelix-5k DAC/AMP + Equalizer (36:20)Dedicated Headphone Amp vs Integrated Amp (40:49)The JDS Labs Headphone AMP+DAC (44:10)Active vs Passive Speakers (1:01:18)Where To Go From Here? (1:06:35)SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 3/11/26 | Wildflour: The Most Beloved Bakery in the Ski World | Located at the base of Palisades Tahoe, Wildflour Baking Company is probably the most beloved bakery in skiing, and it definitely has the most accomplished customer base in the ski world. So Jonathan sat down with Wildflour owner, Susan Lopez, to talk about it all, and learn some of the secrets to Wildflour’s success.We Want to Hear from You!Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you’d like to see us cover? Email us here to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED.RELATED LINKS:Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberBLISTER NEWSLETTER:Get It & Our Weekly Gear GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES:Susan's Background & Cookie Monster Suits (2:20)Establishing Wildflour in 1983 (6:25)Changes in the Palisades Community (9:12)Wildflour’s Offerings & Em Bombs (11:33)Taking Care of People (13:17)Wildflour’s Ski Royalty Fan Base (17:12)Aimie Engerbretsen (21:44)Cody Townsend (24:09)Shane Mcconkey (27:45)Noah Gaffney & Connery Lundin (29:47)Life-Time Cookie Pass (33:28)New vs Staple Offerings (36:56)Susan’s Off-Season Hobbies (39:37)Susan’s Rule re: Chocolate on Faces (41:47)What's the Best Question I Haven't Asked You? (43:53)SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 3/4/26 | A Unified Theory of Cocktails with Dr. Kevin Peterson (Part 2) | What if everything you thought you knew about taste was wrong? Although we like to think flavor lives on the tongue, the truth is far more interesting; more than 80 percent of what we taste is actually smell. That revelation sits at the heart of Dr. Kevin Peterson’s groundbreaking book, Cocktail Theory, which is transforming the way bartenders, chefs, and curious drinkers think about their craft. In Part 1 of this series, we explored the foundations of his thinking, but we also left plenty of questions on the table. In this conversation, Kevin is back to tie up those loose ends. We Want to Hear from You!Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you’d like to see us cover? Email us here to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/25/26 | Bitters, Ghost Towns, & Botanical Sodas w/ Shae Whitney of Dram | How do you grow a national beverage brand without investors, trend-chasing, or artificial ingredients? Dram began as an all natural cocktail bitters producer, and (unintentionally) went on to become the leader in the ‘functional beverage’ space.Today, Eli talks with Dram founder, Shae Whitney, about Dram’s unlikely origin story; what led her to start making bitters with real botanicals; building a business in a Colorado ghost town; the strange history of their original production space; and how Dram navigated the rise of functional beverages without chasing trends.We Want to Hear from You!Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you’d like to see us cover? Email us here to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/18/26 | Buchardt Audio Founder, Mads Buchardt, on Handcrafting Speakers & Achieving High-End Sound | Mads Buchardt founded Buchardt Audio with a vision of offering high-end sound and Scandinavian design at the best possible price. Known for “big sound in compact designs,” many of Buchardt’s speakers are handcrafted in their woodshop in Denmark using the finest Danish oak, and their loudspeakers exemplify the minimalist aesthetic that is a hallmark of Scandinavian design. Simon talks with Mads about how Buchardt Audio is delivering on its vision by offering speakers that sound incredible, are visually stunning, and a great value.We Want to Hear from You!Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you’d like to see us cover? Email us here to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED.RELATED LINKS:Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberHeaven 11Floreo Coffee CoBuchardt AudioTOPICS & TIMES:Growing up with Music (6:03)Getting into Hi-Fi (8:04)Founding Buchardt Audio (9:42)Mads’ First Speakers (12:08)What are Passive Radiators? (12:55)Staying Small & Running Lean (16:53)Early Challenges (18:53)Big Sound in a Compact Design (22:22)Manufacturing in Silkeborg (25:30)Buchardt’s Masterpiece: the E50 (27:14)Active Speakers (43:57)What's Next for Buchardt Audio (55:36)SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Blister PodcastBLISTER NEWSLETTER:Get It & Our Weekly Gear Giveaways Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | A Unified Theory of Cocktails with Dr. Kevin Peterson (Part 1) | For years, the “Mr. Potato Head” theory of drinks was accepted by bartenders to create new cocktails and memorize recipes. But until the release of Cocktail Theory, by Dr. Kevin Petersen, no one had taken the time to prove it, and now, Cocktail Theory is reshaping how bartenders are designing drinks. Today, Eli talks with Kevin about his diverse background and how it informs cocktail creation; the Mr. Potato Head theory of cocktails; the core concepts of the book; and much more.We Want to Hear from You!Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you’d like to see us cover? Email us here to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
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| 2/4/26 | In Pursuit of the Perfect Coffee Grinder: Zerno founder, Vel Genov | ACASTZerno is one of the hottest brands in the world of specialty coffee, and for good reasons. So Jonathan recently met up with Zerno’s founder, Vel Genov, at their brand-new manufacturing center in Chicago, and today, you’ll get to hear their follow-up conversation, where they discuss what led Vel to design & manufacture coffee grinders in Chicago; Vel’s obsession with quality, functionality, and aesthetics (rather than price); burr sizes and why they matter; product design, iteration, and manufacturing; comparisons between the Zerno Z1 and the new Z2; and more.We Want to Hear from You!Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you’d like to see us cover? Email us here to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED.RELATED LINKS:Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberTOPICS & TIMES:Craft Collective (2:22)Intro / What Vel Drank This Morning (3:10)How Fast Is Fast for Pulling Shots (8:00)How Did He Start Making Coffee Grinders (10:15)Aesthetics and Machining (21:31)Value of Lasting Builds (29:13)History of Making the Grinders: Trial and Concept (35:43)Burr Size and Why It Matters for Clarity (44:04)Listening to The Users (1:03:15)Z2 Update and High Tolerance Manufacturing (1:04:05)Made in Chicago (1:10:34)Future of Zerno (1:17:03)SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Blister PodcastBLISTER NEWSLETTER:Get It & Our Weekly Gear Giveaways Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/29/26 | Zero Gravity Beer: 20 Years of Independent, Craft Brewing in Vermont | While the overall category of craft beer is currently experiencing a decline, the Burlington, Vermont craft beer maker, Zero Gravity Beer, is thriving. How? To find out, Eli talked with Zero Gravity’s Christopher Costello about the keys to Zero Gravity Beers’ success; what has evolved and what’s stayed the same for them over these 20 years; the current state of New England brewing; and more.We Want to Hear from You!Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you’d like to see us cover? Email us here to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED.RELATED LINKS:Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberZero Gravity BeerZero Gravity CommunityTOPICS & TIMES:Zero Gravity Background (1:50)Farm House Model (11:52)Production Facility (14:22)Adapting to High Growth (19:26)State of the Union: East Coast Beer (25:04)Terroir & Beer (30:34)3rd Place Space & Community (34:44)The Hummingbird Logo & ‘Listers’ (38:33)Caribbean Beer Dinner (41:06)The N/A Category (44:12)SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Blister PodcastBLISTER NEWSLETTER:Get It & Our Weekly Gear Giveaways Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/14/26 | The Science - and Politics - of ‘Functional Beverages’ w/ Fabric founder, Tom Eddleston | Few craft categories have experienced the meteoric rise of ‘functional beverages,’ and specifically, THC-infused drinks. But despite their popularity, what goes into making these drinks remains a secret, and not all THC-beverages are created equal. So today, Eli talks with Fabric founder, Tom Eddleston, about what goes into crafting functional beverages with real intention. From cannabinoids to flavor-profile development, this conversation demystifies a category that is shrouded in misinformation. We Want to Hear from You!Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you’d like to see us cover? Email us here to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED.RELATED LINKS:Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberFabricFabric BlogFabric x POWFarm Bill BriefBLISTER NEWSLETTER:Get It & Our Weekly Gear GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES:An Introduction To Colorado Sober (2:17)History of Fabric (6:43)Definitions and Offerings (11:30)Ingredients (24:53)The Importance of Education First (32:02)Mental Health Advocacy (37:48)Mental Health & the Outdoors (42:38)Market Viability and Restrictions (45:36)Lobbying Efforts for Regulation (54:31)Cultural Significance of Inebriation (58:42)Zebra Striping (1:02:49)Distribution (1:05:40)Get Involved (1:10:03)SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/7/26 | Our Reviewers' 2025 Craft Obsessions & 2026 Curiosities (Part 2) | Jonathan talks with Blister managing editor Luke Koppa, reviewer Paul Forward, and our bike editor, David Golay, about the craft categories that most captivated them this past year, and some of the categories they are most curious about heading into 2026.We Want to Hear from You!Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you’d like to see us cover? Email us here to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED.RELATED LINKS:Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberHeaven 11BLISTER NEWSLETTER:Get It & Our Weekly Gear GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES:Luke Koppa (3:40)Paul Forward (18:45)David Golay (45:17)SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/31/25 | Our Reviewers' 2025 Craft Obsessions & 2026 Curiosities (Part 1) | As we wrap up 2025, we are once again sharing the craft categories that most captivated our Blister reviewers this past year, and we’re revealing some of the categories they are most curious about heading into 2026. We kick things off with Simon Stewart, Jonathan Ellsworth, Kristin Sinnott, and Eli Brown. Please enjoy, and Happy New Year!We Want to Hear from You!Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you’d like to see us cover? Email us here to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED.RELATED LINKS:Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberBLISTER NEWSLETTER:Get It & Our Weekly Gear GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES:Simon Stewart (2:14)Jonathan Ellsworth (9:55)Kristin Sinnott (31:44)Eli Brown (51:05)SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/24/25 | Home Distilling: Big Macs, Meme Spirits & 16th-Century Recipes w/ Jesse Wilson of ‘Chase the Craft’ | Distillation has been a common topic here on Crafted as of late, and we have had the pleasure of speaking with some of the most important names in the American spirits industry. Yet, commercial distillation inevitably limits creativity and innovation.That is not the case for this week’s guest, Jesse Wilson, the founder of a pair of companies focused on home distillation, Still It and Chase the Craft. What began as a video series based around a man learning to distill has grown into an exploration of all things spirits innovation - Jesse has now distilled everything from Big Macs to 300 year old absinthe recipes. In this conversation we dive into the history of both companies, the science of distillation, the magic of aging, and the unique insights Jesse has gained from his exploration of supremely small batch spirits production. We Want to Hear from You!Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you’d like to see us cover? Email us here to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED.RELATED LINKS:Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberChase the CraftStill It18th-Century AbsintheDistilling Big MacsPotato VodkaBLISTER NEWSLETTER:Get It & Our Weekly Gear GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES:How Eli Discovered ‘Still It’ (3:58)Distillation Adventures & YouTube (7:15)Jesse’s First Still (21:03)Chase The Craft (27:41)Absinthe (34:04)Head, Hearts, & Tails (51:10)Charring Barrels (1:04:48)Big Mac Distillation & Meme Spirits (1:09:23)Who Should Try Home Distilling (1:16:30)The Future of Home Distilling (1:21:29)SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/17/25 | Amateur Hour: Camera Gear w/ Jonathan Ellsworth and Justin Bobb | Recently, Jonathan has been going deep down the rabbit hole of camera gear and lighting, and the strikingly handsome Justin Bobb has been his spiritual guide. So today, we’re broaching these topics with all of you, and you’ll get to hear JE apologize profusely to Luke Koppa for basically forcing him to drink terrible coffee over the years. (You’ll see.) We Want to Hear from You!Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you’d like to see us cover? Email us here to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED.RELATED LINKS:Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberBLISTER NEWSLETTER:Get It & Our Weekly Gear GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES:Why J Bobb Needs to Block JE (2:37)Origins of J Bobb's Interest in Cameras (4:22)Digital vs Analog (6:51)35mm and Beyond: Megapixels (10:00)Planned Releases (13:22)Light (15:33)Analogies: Coffee & Camera Gear? (19:33)Sony A6700 (23:42)Camera Hand Feel (29:08)Camera Brands (30:44)Ecosystems & Who’s Best at What? (38:29)Which is Easier to Learn: Filming or Snowboarding? (49:42)Shiny-New-Object Syndrome (51:38)SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/10/25 | Amanda Thomson on How Noughty AF Wine is Achieving the Seemingly Impossible | Amanda Thomson loved enjoying a glass of wine to wind down the evening, but she also needed to be high-functioning first thing in the morning. That craving led to the 2019 release of Noughty Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Chardonnay, Thomson’s award-winning attempt to fill a massive gap in the industry. Eli sat down with Amanda to discuss what makes Noughty “wine, just better”; the differences between the American and European markets; and some of the most challenging aspects of creating a product line that has come to define quality N/A wine. We Want to Hear from You!Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you’d like to see us cover? Email us here to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED.RELATED LINKS:SennzaFinneBlister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberNoughty WineBLISTER NEWSLETTER:Get It & Our Weekly Gear GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES:A Brief History of Noughty Wine (3:54)Champagne (11:12)The difference Between European & American Drinking Culture(14:52)Defining NA Wine (20:35)Reds (25:03)Challenges Making Sparkling White (34:57)NA State of the Union (35:46)Being the OG Brand Everyone is Chasing (42:13)New Products (47:00)Hard Work Pays Off (50:33)SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/3/25 | How Does a Small Craft Brand Break Out? SennzaFinne Shares Their BluePrint | In a spirits landscape full of massive brands and mega marketing budgets, what differentiates a craft producer? SennzaFinne, the Seattle based amaro producer founded by former bartenders, has found creative ways to make their mark. This week Eli checked back in with Gillian and Joey to learn about their approach to guerilla marketing at the world’s premier beverage conference (it involves a custom backpack), and they also dove into the company’s recent experiments with ingredient recycling. From brewery collaborations to botanical seltzers, there is a lot happening over at SennzaFinne, and they get into a little bit of all things ‘bitter’ in this conversation.We Want to Hear from You!Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you’d like to see us cover? Email us here to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED.RELATED LINKS:Heaven 11Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberSennzaFinneRecipesGift BoxBLISTER NEWSLETTER:Get It & Our Weekly Gear GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES:Tasting at Tales (5:14)Partnerships with Breweries (12:56)Distillation Collaboration with Old Log Cabin (23:28)Ready-To-Drink Options (30:11)Pop Up Bars (40:12)SennzaFinne’s Lineup (44:00)Last Leaf & Mezcal (47:09)SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 11/26/25 | Caviar 101 with Black River Caviar | Caviar. Is there any word — or food — that more quickly conjures up associations of luxury and opulence? But caviar isn’t just a thing to serve on the yacht you don’t own, caviar has a rich history. Once a snack only for Russian oligarchs, today it is found in more places and likely on potato chips. Eli talks with Sarah Mayo for a deep dive into the history of global caviar production; the ways in which the modern market is shaping consumption; and the endangered status of the fish responsible for this exotic dish. We Want to Hear from You!Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you’d like to see us cover? Email us here to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED.RELATED LINKS:Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberBlack River CaviarBLISTER NEWSLETTER:Get It & Our Weekly Gear GiveawaysTOPICS & TIMES:History of Caviar (2:53)The Production Process (14:30)The Market for Caviar (17:57)Soviet Caviar (24:58)China's Influence (30:38)Sturgeon, Illegal Fishing, & Hybrid Products (32:13)Lifecycle of the Sturgeon (39:53)Grading Structure (49:51)Caviar & Wine (52:48)SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 11/19/25 | The Whiskey that Set a Land Speed Record: Montgomery Distilling | Not every distillery owner has a land speed record to their name, but Ryan Montgomery of Montgomery Distilling does. So Eli talked with him about all things spirits, from the Montana-grown grain that helped power that land speed record, to the world’s first bourbon-based amaro. They also discuss the similarities between aquavit and gin; the labor of love known as kirschwasser; and the inspirational effect of Merle Haggard and the Grateful Dead. We Want to Hear from You!Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you’d like to see us cover? Email us here to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED.RELATED LINKS:Heaven 11Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberMontgomery DistillingLords of DirtSpirits and SpokesTOPICS & TIMES:Farm to Bottle (3:49)Farming & Ranching (5:07)From Home Brewing to Distilling (6:39)Whiskey School & Stills (9:23)Starting a Whiskey Business (12:55)Single Malt & Special Releases (16:06)What Does He Like to Drink (20:43)“Mama Tried” Bourbon (24:12)Aquavit (26:01)Aged Aquavit (33:19)Aging in Montana (37:10)State of Distilling in the US & Montana (49:41)Liquor Licensing (57:30)B'Amaro (1:02:39)Motorcycle Fuel, Lords of Dirt, Spirit in the Spokes (1:09:25)SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Blister PodcastBLISTER NEWSLETTER:Get It & Our Weekly Gear Giveaways Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 11/12/25 | HiFi Audio, Aesthetics, & Design w/ Heaven 11’s Itai Azerad | A famous philosopher once said, “Without music, life would be a mistake.” We agree. And while music is all around us, it’s easier and easier to take it for granted, or to have a very diluted experience of it. So, how do you elevate your everyday music listening experience? Today, Simon catches up with Itai Azerad, founder of Heaven 11, to talk about how their new Billie Amp MK3 does just that. Heaven 11’s goal is to restore the connection between the listener and music, and bring back the ritual of listening.We Want to Hear from You!Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you’d like to see us cover? Email us here to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED.RELATED LINKS:Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberCHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELSBlister Studios (our new channel)Blister Review (our original channel)TOPICS & TIMES:Check out the New Billie Amp at Capitol Audiofest (2:16)Billie Amp MK3’s Modular Design (3:52)Choosing Between Amplifier Modules (7:01)Future Proofing in Audio Products (12:26)Incorporating User Feedback (14:06)Bringing Back Your Father’s Hifi System (20:42)Rediscovering New Details in Music (30:24)Aesthetics Matter (41:31)An Emotional Connection to Music (47:00)SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Blister PodcastBLISTER NEWSLETTER:Get It & Our Weekly Gear Giveaways Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 11/5/25 | Travel Coffee Gear, Hand Grinders, & Coffee Roasting with Calibration Coffee Lab’s Alex LeBlanc | How do you make great coffee on the road? Jonathan talks with Alex LeBlanc, the owner and head roaster at Calibration Coffee Lab, to talk about our recent attempts at this. Then, we discuss Alex’s own approach to roasting, and what becomes clear is that there are lots of different priorities and values that a particular coffee roaster might have — and understanding those will likely help you identify your favorite roasters.We Want to Hear from You!Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you’d like to see us cover? Email us here to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED.RELATED LINKS:Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberCHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELSBlister Studios (our new channel)Blister Review (our original channel)TOPICS & TIMES:New Coffee Gear & No-Bypass Brewing (3:31)Water Additives (13:14)Hand Grinders vs Electric Grinders (14:49)Bed Pressure (23:44)Filter Coffee & Various Brewing Styles (26:13)Roasting: Alex’s Approach (32:42)Over Roasting & Other Coffee Crimes (42:19)SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Blister PodcastBLISTER NEWSLETTER:Get It & Our Weekly Gear Giveaways Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 10/8/25 | Nib Making, Engine Turning, & Hand Chasing: the Art of Pen & Pencil Making with Giles English of Yard-O-Led | Since 1822, Yard-O-Led has been making some of the finest pens and pencils in the world. They’ve survived wars, they created the “self-propelling pencil,” and today, we talk with Giles English, about the nearly 200-year history of the company that invented the mechanical pencil and still hand-crafts every sterling silver pen in their Birmingham workshop. We dig into the artistry behind engine-turning and hand-chasing, Yard-O-Led’s story of wartime survival, and what it means to carry Victorian tradition into the 21st century.We Want to Hear from You!Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you’d like to see us cover? Email us here to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED.RELATED LINKS:SennzaFinneBlister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberYard-O-LedTOPICS & TIMES:The Custodian of Yard-O-Led (3:41)Origin Story of Yard-O-Led (5:36)Nibs & Nib Making (9:30)The Self-Propelling Pencil (13:33)The Craft of Penmaking (22:27)Ink Propulsion (34:20)Yard-O-Led’s Lineup (40:50)Why Pens Matter (44:38)Surprises in the Pen Making World (48:34)The Yard-O-Led Arcade (54:42)SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Blister PodcastBLISTER NEWSLETTER:Get It & Our Weekly Gear Giveaways Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 9/24/25 | “Get Thee To A Cheese Monger!” Cheesemaking w/ Jasper Hill Farm | Jasper Hill Farm is one of the most respected names in American artisan cheese, and in today’s episode, Jonathan & Eli talk with Zoe Brickley — Jasper Hill’s “Minister of Culture” — about how a struggling Vermont dairy made a big gamble that grew into an award-winning operation. We dig into the 9,000-year history of cheesemaking; the science and craft of “affinage”; and why caves, microbes, and even lard are central to great cheese. Zoe also makes the case for seeking out real artisan cheese and why food this good can be so great for local communities and local farms.We Want to Hear from You!Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you’d like to see us cover? Email us here to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED.RELATED LINKS:Blister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberJasper HillTOPICS & TIMES:The North East Kingdom (2:00)Zoe’s Background, Minister of Culture (3:51)Cheese Terminology & Mongers (6:09)Jasper Hill Origin Story (11:05)History of Cheese (14:18)Recent Fascination w/ Cheese (19:11)Cloth Bound Cheddar & Cave Aging (29:42)Cultures & Inoculation (35:30)Preservation Techniques (38:19)How Would One Get Started in the Cheese Industry? (45:14)Which Styles are Most Difficult to Make? (50:31)Blooming Rind (52:32)A Pitch for Artisan Cheese (58:19)Current State of Cheese (1:03:43)SEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
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