CRAFTED
By BLISTER
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Episodes: 129
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CRAFTED is the podcast from BLISTER that dives deep into the craft world of beer, coffee, whiskey, watches, wine, and more. Our guests are some of the very best and most passionate brewers, distillers, winemakers, coffee producers, retailers, and founders that launched craft companies when success was unlikely, but their passion and principles caused them to forge ahead anyway. CRAFTED explores how things get made, and does so with the remarkable people that insist on making things well.
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The James Beard Foundation: Its Origins, Mission, & Current Work w/ JBF Vice President of Impact, Anne McBride
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Sep 09, 2026 |
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Skier & Chef Mark Connell on Great Palates & Cheap Pizza
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Sep 05, 2026 |
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Did Accountants Ruin Whiskey? With Leopold Bros founder, Todd Leopold
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Sep 01, 2026 |
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Why This Device Could Change the Way You Make Coffee
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Aug 27, 2026 |
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High West’s Master Distiller, Isaac Winter, on the Most Misunderstood Word in Whiskey
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Aug 19, 2026 |
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Zerno Founder Vel Genov on Coffee Grinders, Burr Geometry, Particle Analysis, & More
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Aug 12, 2026 |
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The Cult of Mezcal w/ Pedro Jimenez
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Aug 05, 2026 |
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The Problem with ‘Perfect’
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Jul 29, 2026 |
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Hot Sauce, Human History, & Some Big Existential Questions
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Jul 22, 2026 |
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What is “Post-Natural” Wine?
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Jul 15, 2026 |
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The Rise, Fall, and Revival of Tiki
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Jul 08, 2026 |
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Saving Tequila w/ David Suro
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Jul 01, 2026 |
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Who Decides What We Drink?
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Jun 24, 2026 |
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How to Build the Best New Restaurant in America: Bûcheron owners, Jeanie & Adam Ritter
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Jun 17, 2026 |
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The Case Against Imitation: Brianne Day, Founder of Day Wines
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Jun 10, 2026 |
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Cocktails in the Desert? Scott Gardner of Water Witch
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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Our CRAFTED Trip Report: Washington DC & Manhattan
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May 27, 2026 |
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How Good is Good Enough? Craft Pursuits & Diminishing Returns
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May 20, 2026 |
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Elizabeth Chubbuck of Murray’s Cheese on Quality, Value, & the Virtue of Inefficiency
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May 06, 2026 |
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Our CRAFTED Trip Report: Blister Summit & Salt Lake City
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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A Unified Theory of Cocktails with Dr. Kevin Peterson, Part 3
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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Doug Frost on the Most Elite Certifications in the Wine World — and Why They Matter
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Floreo: How to Make Great Coffee at Home + Elevating American Cafe Culture
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Amateur Hour: The Hi-Fi Audio Rabbit Hole w/ Simon Stewart & Jonathan Ellsworth
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Wildflour: The Most Beloved Bakery in the Ski World
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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A Unified Theory of Cocktails with Dr. Kevin Peterson (Part 2)
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Bitters, Ghost Towns, & Botanical Sodas w/ Shae Whitney of Dram
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Buchardt Audio Founder, Mads Buchardt, on Handcrafting Speakers & Achieving High-End Sound
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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A Unified Theory of Cocktails with Dr. Kevin Peterson (Part 1)
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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In Pursuit of the Perfect Coffee Grinder: Zerno founder, Vel Genov
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Zero Gravity Beer: 20 Years of Independent, Craft Brewing in Vermont
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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The Science - and Politics - of ‘Functional Beverages’ w/ Fabric founder, Tom Eddleston
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Our Reviewers' 2025 Craft Obsessions & 2026 Curiosities (Part 2)
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Our Reviewers' 2025 Craft Obsessions & 2026 Curiosities (Part 1)
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Home Distilling: Big Macs, Meme Spirits & 16th-Century Recipes w/ Jesse Wilson of ‘Chase the Craft’
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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Amateur Hour: Camera Gear w/ Jonathan Ellsworth and Justin Bobb
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Amanda Thomson on How Noughty AF Wine is Achieving the Seemingly Impossible
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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How Does a Small Craft Brand Break Out? SennzaFinne Shares Their BluePrint
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Caviar 101 with Black River Caviar
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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The Whiskey that Set a Land Speed Record: Montgomery Distilling
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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HiFi Audio, Aesthetics, & Design w/ Heaven 11’s Itai Azerad
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Travel Coffee Gear, Hand Grinders, & Coffee Roasting with Calibration Coffee Lab’s Alex LeBlanc
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Nib Making, Engine Turning, & Hand Chasing: the Art of Pen & Pencil Making with Giles English of Yard-O-Led
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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“Get Thee To A Cheese Monger!” Cheesemaking w/ Jasper Hill Farm
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Jonathan Gagné on Astrophysics, Coffee, & The Physics of Espresso
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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The Business of Craft Beer
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Coffee Gear, Pt. 5: One-Year Update on Jonathan’s Coffee Setup & Journey
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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The Cast Iron Comeback: Field Company Co-Founder, Stephen Muscarella
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Ghia’s Journey from ‘Shark Tank’ to the Mainstream
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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OUR GUY WON! Celebrating CRAFTED co-host, Eli Brown, on His Grant Award + What's Next for His Project
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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What is ‘Amaro’ & Why is Bitter Better? Sennza Finne on a Spirit You Should Know
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Knives & Knifemaking w/ Jamison Chopp of Acre Forge
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Fermentation, the Key to Most of the Things You Love (w/ Nile Zacherle, Eli Brown, & Jonathan Ellsworth)
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Craft N/A Cocktails & Why They Matter More Than You Think
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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The Madness of Nile Zacherle, Mad Fritz Brewing
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Steve Matthiasson on Wine, Punk Rock, Bikes, & Fireworks
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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America’s Founding Spirit & the Most Important Distillery You’ve Never Heard Of
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Amateur Hour: Blister reviewer, Zack Henderson, on Paella
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May 28, 2025 |
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Reading Culture: Books, Reading, & Indie Bookstores Today w/ Arvin Ram, Owner of Townie Books
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May 21, 2025 |
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Amateur Hour: Tequila, with Simon Stewart, Eli Brown, & Troy Rarick
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May 07, 2025 |
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Viticulture, Wine Making, & Karaoke w/ Field Recordings’ Andrew Jones
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Amateur Hour: Blister reviewer, Kristin Sinnott, on Making Homemade Ice Cream
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Is This the ‘Top Gun’ for Bartenders?
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Tinctures, Traditions, & Taste: the Bitters Creation Process w/ Bennett Bitters
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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Pursuing Excellence in the Service of Others: Jeff Galli, Campione Roman Kitchen
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Mountain Life & Product Design: North Drinkware Co-Founder, Matt Capozzi
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Hi-Fi Audio: Capturing the Heart & Soul of Music with Heaven 11's Itai Azerad
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Lo-Fi Wine Making with Uffe Deichmann, Poppelvej Wines
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Eli Brown & Jonathan Ellsworth: Can We Change a White-Wine Hater’s Mind?
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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Gold Medal Gastronomy: Inside the High-Stakes World of the Culinary Olympics
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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Amateur Hour: Blister reviewer, Kara Williard, on Garlic, Growing Garlic, & Vampires
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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The Current State of Alcohol, with Eli Brown & Jonathan Ellsworth
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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The Art & Ethics of Eating Well, with Matthew Halteman
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Our Reviewers' 2024 Craft Obsessions & 2025 Curiosities
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Jan 01, 2025 |
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Scott Rao on Quality, Q Ratings, & Coffee
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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Studio Shed w/ Mike Koenig
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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Yu Sasaki on Big-Mountain Skiing, Deep-Powder Skiing, & Running a Successful Food Truck
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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Diner Coffee, Sour Beers, Well-Done Steaks, Putting Greens, & Brand Building with Alex LeBlanc of Calibration Coffee Lab
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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Wayfarer Vans w/ Andy Mullins
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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Chef Mark Connell on Craft & Trust; Tasting Menus; & Olive Oil Candy (Part 2)
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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Chef Mark Connell on Skiing & High-End Cuisine (Part 1)
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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How to Design (and Own) a Well-Crafted, Affordable Home, with Zack Giffin
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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The Vinyl Revival, Records, & Turntables w/ Michael Fremer
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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Sage Cattabriga-Alosa on Pizza Making & Big-Mountain Skiing
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Jul 04, 2024 |
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La Marzocco Product Designer, Stefano Della Pietra
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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Coffee Gear, Pt. 4: “Hero Espresso” & Jonathan’s Current Setup
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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JING Tea founder, Ed Eisler, on Tea, Trust, & the Art of Loving Anything
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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Cast-Iron Cookware w/ Blister reviewer, Simon Stewart
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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WNDR Alpine founder, Matt Sterbenz, on the Benefits, Culture, & Craft of Saunas
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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Our Reviewers’ 2023 Craft Obsessions & 2024 Curiosities
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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Shaking Up the Wine World: Revelshine founder, Jake Bilbro
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Dec 20, 2023 |
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Amateur Hour: Blister reviewer, Paul Forward, on Arrows
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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Bag Balm President, Libby Parent, on the Origins & Surprising Evolution of a 125-Year-Old American Company
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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Dearborn Denim founder, Rob McMillan, on Building a Premium, Affordable, & Ethical Apparel Manufacturing Company in Chicago
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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Chef Yia Vang on Hmong Cuisine & Culture; 'Run & Gun' Restauranteering; & Spreading Appreciation
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Aug 23, 2023 |
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Amateur Hour: Atomic's Matt Manser on Scotch (Part 3)
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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Amateur Hour: Atomic's Matt Manser on Scotch (Part 2)
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Aug 02, 2023 |
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Assessing Greatness: The Art & Craft of Tennis, Great Sports Writing, & Top 5 Lists
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Jul 12, 2023 |
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Paradigm Winery’s Marilyn Harris on Napa Valley & the Making of a Modern Wine Mecca
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Jun 28, 2023 |
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Green Beans, Pendulum Swings, & First Crack w/ Royal Coffee CEO, Max Nicholas-Fulmer
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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Rum Rules: Montanya Distillers’ Karen Hoskin
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Jun 14, 2023 |
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Bravus Brewing Company: Elevating NA Beer
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May 31, 2023 |
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Adventures in HomeBrewing, Distilling, & Coffee Roasting + the Launch of Calibration Coffee Lab
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May 24, 2023 |
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Drinking Gold: Coffee Gear, Pt. 3, with ON3P Skis' founder, Scott Andrus
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May 17, 2023 |
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Guitars & Guitar Making with Fretboard Journal’s Jason Verlinde
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May 11, 2023 |
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Tea: Origins, Trends, & State of the Union with JING Tea founder, Ed Eisler
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Apr 12, 2023 |
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Beer Collabs: A Love Story (New Image Brewing x Offset Bier Co)
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Apr 05, 2023 |
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Artist Geoff McFetridge on 'Return to Stoner Forest,' Bigfoot, Collabs, & More
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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In Search of the 'Best' Coffee Gear (& Ski Boots), Pt. 2: Sam Higby, First Ascent Coffee Roasters
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Feb 08, 2023 |
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In Search of the ‘Best’ Coffee Gear, Pt. 1: Andrew Gardner, Coffee "Enthusiast"
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Feb 02, 2023 |
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Amateur Hour: BLISTER founder, Jonathan Ellsworth, on Watches
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Jan 25, 2023 |
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Amateur Hour: Atomic's Matt Manser on Scotch (Part 1)
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Dec 21, 2022 |
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CORK: Holiday Edition
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Dec 14, 2022 |
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Art, Gear, & Beer: Blister Artist Series w/ John Fellows & Brandon Capps
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Dec 07, 2022 |
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Gelato: Alberto & Julia Bati of My Sugar Gelato Artigianale, Firenze, Italia
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Nov 23, 2022 |
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Amateur Hour: ON3P Skis founder, Scott Andrus, on Knives
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Nov 09, 2022 |
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The Art & Science of Whiskey, with Liz Rhoades, WhistlePig
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Nov 02, 2022 |
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Barr Hill Distiller, Ryan Christiansen, on Honey, Bees, Gin, & More
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Oct 26, 2022 |
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The Alchemist's John & Jen Kimmich on Sustainability, Beer, & the Bigger Picture (Part 3)
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Oct 19, 2022 |
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Blue Collar Fine Art: Rob Dickinson of Precise Painting
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Oct 12, 2022 |
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Amateur Hour: Blister reviewer, Paul Forward, on Traditional Bows
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Oct 06, 2022 |
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The Alchemist co-founder & brewer, John Kimmich (Part 2)
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Sep 22, 2022 |
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The Alchemist co-founder & brewer, John Kimmich (Part 1)
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Sep 14, 2022 |
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John Fellows: Artist, Illustrator, & Graphic Designer
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Sep 07, 2022 |
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What is Natural Wine? Danielle & Katie Nichols of CORK, Stowe, VT
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Aug 31, 2022 |
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The Origins & Ethos of Offset Bier, Park City, Utah
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Aug 25, 2022 |
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A Very Deep Dive on Coffee w/ Sam Higby of First Ascent
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Aug 17, 2022 |
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New Image Brewing on Constant Experimentation, Inspiration, & Evolution
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Aug 10, 2022 |
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Introducing: CRAFTED
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Aug 05, 2022 |