FINALLY SOMETHING DIFFERENT
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In a world of soulless VC funded corporate media, Rock Fight is a light in the outdoor industry darkness.
- Apple Podcast Review
Ideas that aim for the head.
We’re picking a fight with convention and tossing rocks at business as usual. As outdoor media has consolidated into endless listicals, surface discussions, and uncritical reviews, Rock Fight takes up the contrarian mantle our industry was founded on.
We want to have the kind of real conversations enthusiasts and professionals have all the time on the trail, at the lift, the put in, the break, the pub, the shop… but are missing from today's media landscape.
WELCOME TO THE ROCK FIGHT PODCAST NETWORK!
(Tell your Mom we said ‘Hi’)
THE ROCK FIGHT PODCAST NETWORK:
Two Shows, One Goal: Inform & Entertain
(Okay, that’s two goals. They just feel like they go together)
THE ROCK FIGHT
The most distinct Outdoor Industry voice going today. And the most direct way to speak to retailers, buyers and executives. Topics and insights you’re just not going to hear anywhere else. With depth, experience, respect, and a big ol’ helping of indignation.
GEAR & BEER
Gear & Beer is our conversation about the pairings that matter most. We shoot the shit with product experts, gear reviewers, athletes, and other interesting folks about two of the most important things in our outdoor lives. Not too wonky, but use-case-based. There’s always time for Gear & Beer.
LISTEN NOW OR MAYBE LATER.
"Colin is delivering really great content the industry needs on the Rock Fight."
JESSICA TURNER
President,
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable
“In a sea of outdoor media podcasts Colin and The Rock Fight present a unique offering that stands apart.
The Rock Fight challenges the status quo.
I know it’s good because I frequently disagree with Colin and his guests and much as I agree with them. That’s great for discourse in outdoor media.”
MIKE ROGGE
Editor/Owner,
Mountain Gazette
“I’m not really a devotee of podcasts… During many of your shows, however, I felt like I was hearing familiar conversations. I’ve actually discussed some of these topics!”
A LISTENER
From The Emails
Are you looking to reach an audience of OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS?
WE AIM SPEAK TO PEOPLE ACROSS A DIVERSE SPECTRUM OF OUTDOOR-RELATED INDUSTRIES
AND INTERESTS.
Professionals, enthusiasts, and recreators. Human-powered to the engine fueled activities. We are the first ‘pro-sumer’ source for outdoor media.
WE STRIVE FOR FEARLESS EDITORIAL CANDOR THAT IS ENTERTAINING, DISTINCT, AND UNLIKE OTHERS
IN OUR SPACE.
A combination of informed insider, humorous outlook, wry sensibility, and earnest appreciation of the outdoor industry and lifestyle.
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
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Two Shows
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Four Episodes per Week
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Weekly Newsletter
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Website Mothership
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Regular Contributors
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Action Figures!
ROCK FIGHT DIFFERENCE
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Informed Insight
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Influential Audience
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Constructive Dialog
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Words & Pictures
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Actual Humor
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Pop Culture Topics
METRICS
A SMALL BUT MIGHTY BAND OF OUTDOOR BRAND LEADERS, RETAILERS AND BUYERS, AND INFLUENTIAL ENTHUSIASTS.
SUBSCRIBERS
AUDIENCE
NETWORK KEY STATS
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Subscribers: 1,030
(Apple & Spotify) -
Apple Podcasts
Avg Rating: 4.8 -
Spotify Avg Rating: 4.9
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US: 83.7%
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Canada: 5.3%
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UK: 2.5%
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Australia: 1.4%
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New Zealand: 1.4%
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Podcast Launch:
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TRF: 12/20/22
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Gear & Beer: 3/15/24
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Total # of Episodes: 300
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Top 2% Global Podcast Network
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110,000+ IAB Certified Downloads
KEY EPISODES
THE ROCK FIGHT
The State of Outdoor Retail with Wes Allen
Former GOA President and independent retailer Wes Allen joins the show to give a topline view of what's happening in outdoor retail.
Unpacking The Backcountry Acquisition
After Rock Fight broke the news to the outdoor industry regarding the sale of Backcountry to CSC Generations, industry insider Eoin Comerford joined the show to break down the impact of the sale.
Cotopaxi: Doing Good Or Just A Trendy Outdoor Vibe?
Historically speaking outdoor brands have become successful through innovation and authenticity. Cotopaxi launched on good deeds and vibes. Is that a strategy that will pay off in the long term winning?
GEAR & BEER
Is This Gear Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated
Colin gives Justin 3 different items who determines FOR ALL TIME if that gear is over, under or properly rated.
Sifting through the BS and informing consumers what they need to know when it comes to PFAS and buying their next piece of gear.
Sports Nutrition: A Chewy Chat with Fuel Goods Founder
Chatting with the founder of nutrition retailer Fuel Goods about their products and how everyone should approach food for their adventures.
NOTABLE GUESTS
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Paddy O'Connell:
PaddyO Sucks At, Safety Third -
Shawnté Salabert: Author, Pop Culture Icon
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Teresa Baker:
Founder, In Solidarity Project -
Sophie Benson: Environmental Fashion Journalist
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Brendan Leonard:
Founder, Semi-Rad -
Mike Rogge:
Owner, Mountain Gazette
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Stephen Casimiro: Founder, Adventure Journal
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Fitz Cahall:
Founder, The Dirtbag Diaries -
Stephen Regenold: Founder, GearJunkie
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Eoin Comerford:
Former, CEO Moosejaw -
Neil Fiske:
President, Black Diamond
CORE TEAM
COLIN TRUE
Host, Writer, Producer
20 year Industry veteran. He’s the Rock and the Fight.
JUSTIN HOUSMAN
Co-host, Writer, Curmudgeon. Cicerone. Veteran outdoor journalist.
"PRODUCER DAVE" KARSTAD
Creative Director, Writer, Producer. Industry veteran. Former agency owner. AI wrangler.
SARAH GENSERT
Art Director, Graphic Designer. Industry veteran. Adventure mom. Not so secret weapon.
REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS
SOPHIE BENSON
Author, Journalist. Sustainability
PsyNet
AI Tool, commentator, impending overload.
KRIS HAMPTON
Coach & Podcaster
Climbing
SHAWNTÉ SALABERT
Author, Journalist, Podcaster; Culture
PADDY O'CONNELL
Author, Journalist, Podcaster; Culture