
Open Container: Outdoor culture as a free flowing conversation
by Rock Fight, LLC
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Because It’s Beautiful: The Meaning Behind Kilian Jornet’s States of Elevation
Oct 28, 2025
32m 18s
The Best Day Ever: Mountain Biking Without Barriers
Oct 21, 2025
30m 45s
Vermejo, Ted Turner & Nature’s Second Chances
Sep 30, 2025
36m 41s
Who Owns America's Wild Places? Public Lands and the Fight for Truth
Sep 23, 2025
43m 27s
Highlighting Humanity In Ukraine
Sep 16, 2025
54m 50s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/28/25 | ![]() Because It’s Beautiful: The Meaning Behind Kilian Jornet’s States of Elevation✨ | outdoor adventurephilosophy of exploration+4 | Bryon Powell | iRunFar.com | ColoradoHandies Peak+1 | Kilian JornetStates of Elevation+7 | — | 32m 18s | |
| 10/21/25 | ![]() The Best Day Ever: Mountain Biking Without Barriers✨ | mountain bikingaccessibility+4 | Berne BroudyGreg Durso | Kelly Brush FoundationBest Day Ever | Vermont | adaptive ridersinclusive trails+5 | — | 30m 45s | |
| 9/30/25 | ![]() Vermejo, Ted Turner & Nature’s Second Chances✨ | environmental restorationconservation+4 | Ben Clark | Rock Fight, LLCPreserved | Vermejo Park Ranchnorthern New Mexico+3 | environmental destructionconservation efforts+4 | — | 36m 41s | |
| 9/23/25 | ![]() Who Owns America's Wild Places? Public Lands and the Fight for Truth✨ | public landsconservation+4 | Chris Keyes | Outside magazineRE:PUBLIC | — | public landsconservation+4 | — | 43m 27s | |
| 9/16/25 | ![]() Highlighting Humanity In Ukraine✨ | humanitarian storytellingconflict zones+4 | Jordan Campbell | Ukraine Under Fire | UkraineRussia | Ukrainehumanitarian+6 | — | 54m 50s | |
| 9/9/25 | ![]() What We Lose If We Drill In Alaska✨ | climate changeAlaska wilderness+4 | Kristen Miller | Alaska Wilderness LeagueArctic Refuge Defense Campaign | AlaskaArctic National Wildlife Refuge+3 | Arctic National Wildlife RefugeAlaska+5 | — | 47m 04s | |
| 9/2/25 | ![]() Spare These Stones: Climbing Culture In The South✨ | climbing cultureSouthern landscapes+4 | Andrew Kornylak | Mountaineers BooksRock Fight, LLC+1 | American South | climbingSouthern culture+5 | — | 46m 37s | |
| 8/26/25 | ![]() The Outdoors Is Not Separate From Us✨ | interconnectedness of humanity and naturehiking as meditation+4 | Shawnté Salabert | Rock Fight, LLCGear Abby | LANew York | outdoorshiking+5 | — | 52m 49s | |
| 8/19/25 | ![]() Arkansas' Outdoor Playbook: If You Build It, They Will Come✨ | outdoor recreationeconomic growth+4 | Katherine Andrews | Office of Outdoor RecreationRock Fight, LLC+1 | — | outdoor recreationArkansas+3 | — | 48m 08s | |
| 8/12/25 | ![]() People Do What’s Easy, Obvious, and Convenient✨ | sustainabilityconsumer behavior+5 | Sophie Benson | Rock Fight, LLC | — | sustainabilityconsumer behavior+5 | — | 48m 40s | |
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| 8/5/25 | ![]() Whatever Time We Have Left, Let's Do Good With It | Today we open the container with Robert Hanna.Doug begins today's episode with an exploration of the profound cultural shift from outright denial to a pervasive apathy regarding environmental issues. But he also offers a more hopeful narrative, showcasing significant victories in conservation, such as the surge in dam removals across the United States. Doug is then joined by Robert Hanna, a descendant of the renowned environmentalist John Muir. Robert talks about the ongoing struggle for conservation, emphasizing the necessity of collaboration across all communities. Thanks for listening! Open Container is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Let's Get Some!Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's semi-weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to Open Container and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com. | — | ||||||
| 7/29/25 | ![]() What's The Best Dumbest Thing You've Done In The Outdoors? | Today Doug opens the container with Greg Williams.Doug begins the show by embracing dirtbag status. If you work in the outdoor industry, you are indeed a dirtbag. Because you have merged your passion for the outdoors with a career choice that should allow you more time outside. Doug is then joined by Greg Williams, president of Backbone Media, who shares his extensive background working at the intersection of business and outdoor culture. From starting a climbing gym in Philadelphia, to helping to lead one of the leading outdoor PR and media companies, Greg understands the evolution of brands that come from a dirtbag ethos. Thanks for listening! Open Container is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's semi-weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to Open Container and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com. | — | ||||||
| 7/22/25 | ![]() Forming Our Values Through Our Experiences | Today Doug opens the container with Ian Yolles.Doug begins the show by invoking the spirit of Henry David Thoreau whose philosophical tenets epitomized the need for individuals to reclaim their connection to nature. Doug also reflects on our experiences held in the wilderness and how they underscore the significant growth of resilience, and introspection. He is then joined by Ian Yolles who has worn many hats in the outdoor industry and community. Ian is one of the authors of the recently released book, Carry the Flame: The Remarkable Story of the Canadian Outward Bound Wilderness School. Through over fifty personal stories from alumni, staff, and founders, the book captures the spirit of the school’s enduring legacy. Together Doug and Ian discuss wilderness not only as a physical space but as a vital component of our humanity.Thanks for listening! Open Container is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's semi-weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to Open Container and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com. | — | ||||||
| 7/15/25 | ![]() You Never Lose: You're Either Winning Or You're Learning | Today Doug opens the container with retailers Nick & Chikki Shajwani.Doug begins this episode by recounting the life of his family who immigrated to the United States from Germany and discovered the outdoors while building a remarkable life in their new home country. Doug is then joined by brothers Nick and Chikki Shajwani, immigrant entrepreneurs who have founded and developed Molly's Place, a prominent establishment for hunting and outdoor gear on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. During their conversation they talk about their experiences turning a hardware store to a specialized outdoor retailer, emphasizing their commitment to community engagement and embracing local outdoor culture. The Shajwani brothers reflect on the significance of their heritage, underscoring how it informs their business philosophy and fosters resilience in the face of challenges. They also share insights into their customer base, which is made up of hardworking individuals who embody a profound and often culturally infused appreciation for the outdoors. Thanks for listening! Open Container is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's semi-weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to Open Container and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com. | — | ||||||
| 7/8/25 | ![]() Roads, Beavers, And Why Humanity Has To Save Itself | Today Doug opens the container with author and beaver enthusiast Ben Goldfarb.Doug begins the episode discussing our obsession with roads. While there is a lot to love about the highways that take us to amazing places, the world is undoubtedly suffering because we've paved in so much of them. The topic of roads is timely given the Trump administration's rescinding of the roadless rule threatens to open 58 million acres of national forest to road building, posing significant risks to habitats and species. Doug is then joined by author Ben Goldfarb, who has written about road ecology and why beavers matter. Doug & Ben address the underpinnings of conservation, advocating for a shift towards recognizing the right of nature to exist independently. Together they underscore the necessity of preserving roadless areas as essential components of a sustainable future.Thanks for listening! Open Container is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's semi-weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to Open Container and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com. | — | ||||||
| 7/1/25 | ![]() Not One Acre! | Today Doug opens the container with Jessica Turner, president of the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable.Doug begins the show by recounting the personal impact the recent legislative attempt to sell off portions of our public lands had on him and the relief he felt when that attempt failed. He also highlights how the collective response from the outdoor world—spanning hunters, hikers, and conservation advocates—showed what the outdoor community is capable of when we act together. Doug is then joined by Jessica Turner, the president of the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable. During their conversation they dissect the ramifications of the failed proposal and emphasize the necessity of preserving public lands as vital resources. Thanks for listening! Open Container is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's semi-weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to Open Container and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com. | — | ||||||
| 6/24/25 | ![]() Without Joy, What's The Purpose? | Today Doug opens the container with Teresa Baker. Doug begins the show by weighing in on the timely and urgent need to protect our public lands, which are currently facing a historical and unprecedented threat. He talks about the implications of a legislative push that could result in the sale of millions of acres of these cherished spaces, highlighting a provision introduced by Senator Mike Lee that jeopardizes the beautiful and wild places that belongs to all Americans. Doug is then joined by Teresa Baker, a passionate advocate for inclusivity within the outdoor community who reinforces the notion that these spaces should be accessible to everyone.Throughout their discussion, Teresa and Doug emphasize the value of these lands and engage in a conversation about the intersection of joy, resistance, and the responsibility to safeguard these environments that define who we are.Thanks for listening! Open Container is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's semi-weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to Open Container and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com. | — | ||||||
| 6/17/25 | ![]() The Outdoor Industry: From Wild To Wealth | Today Doug opens the container with outdoor industry insider, Eoin Comerford.Doug begins the show by reflecting on the evolution of the outdoor recreation industry and humanity's changing relationship with nature. What began as mere survival has changed to become the pursuit of recreation, contemplation, and connection within the natural world. Doug is then joined by the former CEO of Moosejaw Mountaineering Eoin Comerford. Today Eoin advises emerging brand and offers his insight into the outdoor industry on The Rock Fight podcast. The conversation highlights the economic significance of outdoor recreation, which now represents a substantial portion of the U.S. GDP, underscoring its critical role in cultural and environmental discourse. Together Eoin and Doug explore the intersection of politics and environmental stewardship, emphasizing the necessity for inclusivity and sustainability within the modern outdoor industry. Thanks for listening! Open Container is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's semi-weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to Open Container and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com. | — | ||||||
| 6/10/25 | ![]() Voices for the Voiceless: The Role of Environmentalists Today | Today Doug opens the container with outdoor industry media veteran, Drew Simmons.Doug opens the show lamenting the fact that despite the challenges our natural world faces, environmentalist has become a dirty word these days. He goes on to describe the 30 by 30 initiative, which seeks to conserve 30% of the Earth’s ecosystems by the year 2030, and implore Open Container listeners to help protect our planet however they can.Doug is then joined by Drew Simmons who is known for his work in the PR and media world of the outdoor industry. Their conversation navigates the relationship between outdoor recreation and conservation, advocating for a unified approach that recognizes the inherent value of the outdoors beyond human enjoyment. Thanks for listening! Open Container is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's semi-weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to Open Container and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com. | — | ||||||
| 6/3/25 | ![]() River Time: Reclaiming Your Place In The World | Today Doug opens the container with author and river guide Bridget Crocker.Doug opens the show describing the magic of river time. The feeling when one goes on a river trip and the confines of our modern lives go out the window. Where the simplicity and routine of the tasks required on the river take over and how this is especially true for those with ADHD.Doug is then joined by Bridget Crocker, a renowned river guide and author of The River’s Daughter; which is available to the public on the same day this episode comes out. Bridget shares her insights on how navigating rivers can serve as a metaphor for personal growth and healing from trauma. She recounts the lessons she learned from a life on the river and the learnings it provided her as she navigated her own family trauma and subsequent healing.Thanks for listening! Open Container is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's semi-weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to Open Container and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com. | — | ||||||
| 5/27/25 | ![]() Myths Of The American West | Today Doug opens the container with author Betsy Gaines Quammen.Doug begins the episode reflecting on his first experience moving to the western US where the natural beauty of the outdoors was overwhelming and he encountered an overarching sentiment of distrust and anger towards himself as a newcomer as well as the government authority who was employing him. That same mentality has persisted and is playing a role in the current effort to sell off our public lands.Doug is then joined by Betsy Gaines Quammen who has written multiple books on the culture of the west, and discusses the multifaceted relationship between local narratives, environmental stewardship, and the politics that threaten our shared landscapes. Note: This episode was recorded before the failed republican lead effort to sell off 500,000 acres of public lands in Nevada and Utah.Thanks for listening! Open Container is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's semi-weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to Open Container and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com. | — | ||||||
| 5/20/25 | ![]() The Desert Will Crack You Open: Finding The Lost Voice | Today Doug opens the container with Greta Morgan.The open of today's episode focuses on the final days of Doug's father and how in his grief it was nature that spoke to and comforted him.Doug is then joined by musician Greta Morgan who's new book, The Lost Voice, details her journey of losing her singing voice due to a combination of spasmodic dysphonia and long Covid and the journey of discovery that then unfolded for her in the wilderness. Thanks for listening! Open Container is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's semi-weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to Open Container and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com. | — | ||||||
| 5/13/25 | ![]() The Crucible Where We’re Tested | Today Doug opens the container with David Mykel.In his open, Doug talks about fear. The way it arrives, has a tendency to stick around and how a clear head can go a long way in scary situations.Doug is then joined by performance psychologist David Mykel. Through their conversation, Doug and David discuss the intricate relationship between fear and the exhilaration that comes from the wild. They talk about how going outside can foster a sense of vitality and authenticity that is often missing in everyday life. David also recounts his journey from the precipice of despair and how he discovered healing through the natural world.Thanks for listening! Open Container is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to Open Container and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com. | — | ||||||
| 5/6/25 | ![]() Walking The Path: What Adventure And Cancer Can Teach Us | Today Doug opens the container with adventurer Eric Larsen.Doug begins the show by sharing how his life was shaped by his cancer diagnosis in the fall of 2024. A diagnosis that has not only reshaped his perspective on life but also deepened his appreciation for our beautiful planet.Doug is then joined by polar adventurer (not explorer) Eric Larson, who has also battled cancer. Eric's extensive travels in some of the planet’s most remote regions provide a unique lens through which he is better able to examine resilience and the healing power of nature. Together, Doug and Eric explore the connections between their personal battles, the unique challenges of parenting, and the broader environmental crises facing our planet.Thanks for listening! Open Container is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to Open Container and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com. | — | ||||||
| 4/29/25 | ![]() When In Doubt, Trust The Story | Today Doug opens the container with Mountain Gazette's Mike Rogge.Doug opens the show by talking about the historical role of storytelling. He points out that storytelling is not merely a form of communication but a fundamental aspect of human evolution and something that allows us to connect with one another and understand our place in the cosmos. Storytelling is also a cornerstone of our outdoor community; something that evokes genuine engagement and reflection among its participants.Doug is then joined by Mike Rogge, the owner of Mountain Gazette. Doug & Mike reflect on the modern challenges facing storytelling in a digital age, where brevity often overshadows depth. They both advocate for a return to more profound narratives that resonate with readers. Narratives that foster connection and understanding and also make you want to let it rip when you go outside.Thanks for listening! Open Container is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to Open Container and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com. | — | ||||||
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