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The underview is an exploration of the shaping of our place viewed through the medium of bikes, land, and people to discover community wholeness. The underview is a series of discussions within and about the community of Northwest Arkansas. The underview explores our collective understanding and beliefs about the place we live. These discussions will include topics that are foundational to the identity of our region, the history of our communities, the truth of conflict with the land and its ...
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adventure + mindset + life Join athlete, author, speaker, and coach Travis Macy, M.Ed. for compelling conversations with interesting people about endurance sport, ultra mindset, exciting adventure, optimized performance, Alzheimer’s resilience, organ donation, good reading, and more.
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The Blister Podcast from BLISTER is a series of wide-ranging conversations with professional athletes and influential figures about the great outdoors, mountain culture, outdoor-industry news, books, films, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dr. Gloria Beim (orthopedic surgeon and the head physician for the USA Olympic Team in Paris) is back on the podcast to talk about her experience at the Paris games; discuss her recent visit to the White House; pre-season training; the most common ski & snowboard injuries; and some of the things you can do to prevent them. RELATED LINKS: Follow Dr.…
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At the age of 17, not many of us find ourselves competing for World Cup titles, or speaking in front of the United Nations. But then there’s Bea Kim. Bea is one of the most impressive yet down-to-earth teenagers you are probably going to meet, and you’ll definitely want to get to know her and her story. Bea and Jonathan talk about some of the key m…
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Travis Macy sits down with Joel Pearson, neuroscientist and author of "The Intuition Toolkit." Joel redefines intuition and shares some powerful insights about how intuition is not a one-size-fits-all concept. Plus, they discuss the often-overlooked importance of intuition for athletes and how they can balance it with analytics. This episode is all…
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Send us a text the city council with Bill Burckart. Episode 42 features Bill Burckart, the current Bentonville City Council Member for Ward 3, Position 2. We discuss his last four years in office, his accomplishments, his vision for the city, and his campaign as he seeks reelection. https://www.theunderview.com/episodes/the-underview-bentonville-ci…
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Cody and Jonathan discuss the release of Cody’s first FIFTY+ film; some big controversies in the world of FKT’s & running; a great edition of Blevin’s Corner; mountain guides and the often confusing practice of tipping; what they’re reading & watching; … and more. RELATED LINKS: BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered Get Our Winter Buyer’s Guide Salomon QST…
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Mountain Gazette owner & editor, Mike Rogge, is back to talk about good skis and bad gear reviews; put Shohei Ohtani’s accomplishments in skier terms; discuss a growing new development in the outdoor industry; reveal a bit about the upcoming issue of Mountain Gazette; and he and Jonathan each share a favorite book they’re currently reading. RELATED…
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Today, host Travis Macy revisits conversations with three exceptional cyclists—Sarah Sturm, Payson McElveen, and Peter Stetina. As the cycling industry continues to evolve, it's fascinating to highlight different approaches to building a career in this beloved sport. In this mash up, Sarah emphasizes the importance of enjoying cycling and finding j…
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Send us a text the district candidate with Kate Schaffer. Episode 41 features Kate Schaffer, a candidate for Arkansas State House Representative for District 10. We discuss her involvement in the District, her vision, and her campaign as she seeks election. https://www.theunderview.com/episodes/the-underview-arkansas-state-house-district-10-kate-sc…
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Send us a text the district with Representative Mindy McAlindon. Episode 40 features Mindy McAlindon, the current Arkansas State House Representative for District 10. We discuss her last two years in office, her accomplishments, her vision for the District, and her campaign as she seeks reelection. episode: https://www.theunderview.com/episodes/the…
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Today we’re catching up with Jeremy Jones, one of the greatest big mountain snowboarders of all time, to talk about what he’s been up to this summer — including his new sport; his new movie, Purple Mountains Live Free or Die; and, Jeremy announces which classic film he and Jonathan will be breaking down soon on our Blister Cinematic podcast. RELATE…
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Send us a text Episode 39 features Jocelyn Lampkin, a candidate for Bentonville City Council Member for Ward 4, Position 2. We discuss her involvement in the City, her vision for the city, and her campaign as she seeks election. Episode Webpage: https://www.theunderview.com/episodes/the-underview-bentonville-city-council-jocelyn-lampkin About the u…
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Send us a text In Episode 38, we sit down with Holly Hook, the current Bentonville City Council Member for Ward 4, Position 2. We discuss her last four years in office, her accomplishments, her vision for the city, and her campaign as she seeks reelection. Episode Webpage: https://www.theunderview.com/episodes/the-underview-bentonville-city-council…
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Our guest today is Nikolai Schirmer, and we’re discussing skiing & surfing; skiing in Norway (and why Niko should become the Ski Czar of Norway); the Most Norwegian News; movies — including how easy / hard it is for certain outdoor sports to translate on film; & more. You can also check out my very gear-centric conversation with Niko over on our GE…
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This week on the podcast Travis sits down at his home in Salida, Colorado for a chat with the winner of this year's Vapor Trail 125, Nolan Van Harte! Nolan shares candid insights on the highs and lows of ultra-endurance racing, the importance of community, and the power of embracing one's unique wiring. Congrats to Nolan and all the other participa…
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So how are things actually going when it comes to climate change, carbon emissions, stuff like that? Are we making any real progress? And what do climate scientists — you know, the experts that are doing the research and studying the results — what are they finding? These are some of the things we've been wondering about, and we suspect that some o…
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Cody and Jonathan discuss summer skiing; the new FIS wildcard rule; some good news & some dumb news re: national parks; art exhibits at ski areas; their top-3 mountain towns; what they’re reading and watching; & more. RELATED LINKS: BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered Get Our Winter Buyer’s Guide TOPICS & TIMES: The Hundred (3:57) Portillo / Back on Skis…
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Can acknowledging our mortality change the way we live our lives? I'm excited to bring you a thought-provoking episode with Jodi Wellman, author of "You Only Die Once." Jodi explores how the historical openness about death contrasts with today’s tendency to avoid the topic, and introduces terror management theory—a concept that shows how awareness …
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Send us a text In Episode 37, we feature Steve Galen, a candidate for Mayor of Bentonville. We discuss his story and background, his work in the community, his vision for the city, and his campaign as he seeks election. Episode Webpage: https://www.theunderview.com/episodes/the-underview-mayoral-candidate-bentonville-steve-galen About the underview…
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The human experience with Alzheimer's is changing every day. Join Travis Macy for a mashup episode highlighting what we know right now, including a blend of scientific breakthroughs, personal experiences, and actionable advice on supporting brain health. Mark Roithmayr of the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation highlights new drugs like lecanemab…
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Send us a text In Episode 36, we feature Stephanie Orman, the current Mayor of Bentonville. We discuss her last six years in office, her accomplishments, her vision for the city, and her campaign as she seeks reelection. Episode Webpage: https://www.theunderview.com/episodes/the-underview-the-mayor-of-bentonville-arkansas-stephanie-orman About the …
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“When we’re out there putting our bodies on the line, the last thing we want to be thinking is, am I going to be looked after if this goes wrong?” — Atomic athlete, Jossi Wells Today we’re talking with Atomic skiers Jossi Wells, Tonje Kvivik, and Noah Wallace about a topic that almost never gets discussed publicly, yet it’s an issue that most spons…
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We talk with 7x world champion and 2x Hall of Fame inductee, Rebecca Rusch, and Bike Monkey founder, Carlos Perez, about mountain biking in the 2024 Olympics; whether gravel biking ought to be an Olympic sport; the the new Potato Olympics, and her signature event, Rebecca’s Private Idaho. RELATED LINKS: BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered Listener Code f…
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In 1982, Leadville's primary employer, Climax Mine, shut its doors and ceased operations. 3,000+ miners were instantly unemployed, devastating the town. Overnight, Lake County had the highest unemployment in the nation. In searching for ways to save the struggling community, the Leadville Trail 100 running race was born. Beginning in 1983 with 45 r…
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Send us a text Episode 35, the final episode of Season 1, features host Mike Rusch. In this episode, Mike addresses the season's central question: "What is the state of Northwest Arkansas?" Episode Webpage: https://www.theunderview.com/episodes/the-underview-the-state-of-northwest-arkansas-mike-rusch About the underview: The underview is an explora…
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Cody and Jonathan are back to talk about the Olympics; what makes someone an “athlete”; LeBron James & bikes; Amaury Pierron’s insane run; the Most Canadian News; what we’re reading and watching; & more. RELATED LINKS: BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered Pre-Order our Winter Buyer’s Guide CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big…
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Join Travis and Leadville Legend Cole Chlouber for a fantastic and personal conversation about Cole’s new book, GRIT, GUTS, AND DETERMINATION, about his father, Ken Chlouber and the Leadville Race Series plus the town of Leadville, Colorado. Please consider attending Cole’s book signing this weekend at the expo for the Leadville 100 Mountain Bike R…
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Brendan Leonard (semi-rad.com) is back to talk you into (or maybe out of?) running ultramarathons; discuss junk food, foam rollers, lab mice, can’t-miss business ideas, and his fantastic new book, Ultra-Something, which everyone ought read — unless you identify as the boring person in your friend group. (That’s Jonathan’s opinion, not Brendan’s.) R…
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Send us a text Episode 34 is a discussion with Scotti Moody, Event Director for Arkansas Graveler. Our conversation focuses on the state of Northwest Arkansas and how the Arkansas Graveler is working to connect people to the state and the communities of this state to each other. Episode Webpage: https://www.theunderview.com/episodes-full/the-underv…
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There is an uneasy coexistence of cars and bikes on the road, and cyclist injuries & deaths from collisions with cars and trucks are on the rise. So what’s being done to address this? What can you do — as a cyclist, and as a driver — to do your part? And what’s being done in car & truck technology to help the cause? We talk with the lead engineer o…
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Join host Travis Macy for a special mash-up episode focusing on the craft of ultra-endurance racing and training. We are looking back on previous episodes with Rebecca Rusch, Josiah Middaugh, John Gaston, and Luke Jay to hear some of their thoughts on fueling, mindset, and racecraft. Get ready to be motivated, informed, and empowered! Listen to the…
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Send us a text Episode 33 is a discussion with Michael Spivey, President & CEO of the Ozark Foundation. Our conversation focuses on the state of Northwest Arkansas and how the Ozark Foundation is shaping the outdoor recreation industry. Episode Webpage: https://www.theunderview.com/episodes-full/the-underview-the-outdoor-community-builder-michael-s…
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Is it possible to skin and ski 3 million vertical feet in a year? On January 1, 2024, Noah Dines set out to find out, and so far, he’s doing incredibly well: on July 9, Noah crossed the 2 million vertical feet mark. So what prompted Noah to attempt this project? What does his typical day look like? What have been the biggest challenges so far, and …
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Kari Loya began his career teaching in a first and second grade, Spanish bilingual classroom in Pasadena as part of Teach For America. That fueled a life-long passion for education and empowering others. He has since worked with a range of innovative educational organizations, from a prominent language school in Rio de Janeiro to a charter school i…
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Send us a text Episode 32 is a discussion with Emma Willis, Founder of Impact Period. Our conversation is about the state of Northwest Arkansas and why the creation of equity & the practice of equity building is a critical component of shaping a just community. Episode Webpage: https://www.theunderview.com/episodes-full/the-underview-the-equity-bui…
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When the world’s elite athletes compete later this month at the Olympic Games in Paris, who treats them? And when injuries happen, how are decisions made about whether the athlete can continue to compete? To answer these questions and how it all works, our guest is Dr. Gloria Beim, the Head Team Physician at the Olympic Games for Team USA. Jonathan…
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