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1 day ago
Is This Company The Outdoor Industry's Secret Weapon?
Today Colin is joined by Peter Whitcomb of Tersus Solutions, one of the players working to enable a thriving secondhand marketplace in...

3 days ago
Outside's Layoffs, The Science And Value Of Cold Plunges & Conservation vs Recreation
Today on the show Colin & Justin Housman talk about some of the stories making the rounds through the outdoor community. Click to choose...


4 days ago
...But It Has To Sell
by: Wes Allen, Guest Contributor If you made a list of the products you’d expect to see in a local outdoor store based on the most...


4 days ago
Denver's Ship Of Theseus
After spending the weekend hearing from many in outdoor media about last week's layoffs at Outside, Inc, Rock Fight founder Colin True...

5 days ago
The Rock Fight's Top 5 Outdoor Gear Brands!
Click these 4 floating heads to listen. Today the various hosts, producers, and consigliere's of The Rock Fight gather to once again rank...

Feb 7
Outside Joins The Rock Fight!
Today on the show Colin and Producer Dave are joined by the most unlikely of guests... someone from Outside, Inc! Click to choose your...

Feb 6
Tariff Tantrums Won't Help Us
The Rock Fight's "Producer" Dave takes center stage for a look at tariffs and the outdoor industry. Nothing like a trade war to douse any...

Feb 5
Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated? Plus: What's Actually In The EXPLORE Act?
Today Colin and Justin pop into Housman's House to talk about Justin's big break down  of the BOLT Act which is just one element of...


Feb 4
They're Fixin' To Steal Your Land (again)
The host of Open Container , Doug Schnitzspahn, takes a deeper look at the topic that inspired his most recent episode: how our public...

Feb 4
They're Fixin' To Steal Your Land!
Today Doug opens the container to explore the new world of outdoor politics with Caroline Gleich. Click to Listen! Doug opens the show...

Feb 3
Is The Hoka Speed Loafer A Sign Of Our Imminent Demise? Plus: Checking In On 2025's Outdoor Industry Events
Today Colin opens the show by talking about the amount of outdoor industry events scheduled to be held in just a few months (aka...

Jan 31
Why Can't We Be More Like Hunters?
Today on the show Colin and Justin are joined by journalist Rachelle Schrute, who offers insights into the world of hunting. Click...

Jan 29
Black Diamond Recruits RMI, The World's Biggest Glacier & Plastics In Our National Parks
Today Colin and Justin break down some recent headlines to come out of the outdoor adventure community. Click our dumb faces to enjoy...

Jan 27
Altra, REI, and the Cost of Exclusivity
Today on the show, outdoor retailer Wes Allen returns to talk about the article  he wrote for Rock Fight about the fallout of Altra...

Jan 24
Why Outdoor Apparel Brands Can't Afford to Ignore Plus Sizes
Today on the show Colin and his guest talk about an overlooked opportunity for inclusivity and revenue in the outdoor industry. Click...

Jan 22
Emergency Reaction To The REI CEO Shake Up!
Today on the show we're reacting to breaking news  coming out of the outdoor industry as Colin and outdoor industry insider Eoin...

Jan 22
What REI's Exclusivity Deal With Altra May Cost The Outdoor Industry
by: Wes Allen, Guest Contributor In outdoor retail, how a brand chooses to distribute its products says a lot about what they prioritize....

Jan 22
Listener Mailbag, Xenon Gas On Everest & A Norovirus Vaccine Plus: Open Container Joins The Rock Fight!
Today Colin and Justin start the show with a conversation about the use of xenon gas  by climbers on Mt. Everest as a means to reduce...

Jan 21
Who Gets To Tell The Story?
Click Here To Listen! Today Doug opens the container with Dani Reyes-Acosta to discuss how outdoor stories should come from everyone....

Jan 21
Why We Need A National Office Of Outdoor Recreation
Click Here To Listen! Today Doug opens the container with Luis Benitez to discuss the need for a National Office of Recreation. Luis...
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