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Dec 2, 2024
Too Many Brands? Exploring Oversaturation In The Outdoor Industry. Plus: Here Come The Tariffs & The 'Contract To Grow' Strategy
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin starts the show by taking a look at the sheer number of outdoor...

Nov 29, 2024
Adventure Entertainment: The Biggest Outdoor Media Company You Haven't Heard Of
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin sits down with Toby Ryston-Pratt, the founder and CEO of...

Nov 28, 2024
One Headlamp To Rule Them All: Reviewing The Greatest Headlamp Ever (and you can talk to it)!
How many headlamps have you owned that you actually remember? For a super fun and functional piece of outdoor gear, the headlamp has been...


Nov 27, 2024
A French Revolution? Millet Mountain Eyes U.S. Specialty Shops! Plus: The WI Paddler Who Faked His Own Death
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin & Justin run through some of the more notable headlines to come...


Nov 25, 2024
The Running Event/Switchback Reaction Show! Plus: Is REI Back?!
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin & Producer Dave offer their thoughts on their time at last...

Nov 21, 2024
Are $300 Trail Runners Worth It? Gear & Beer Investigates!
$300 for a pair of trail running shoes?! That can't be right... can it? This episode of Gear and Beer delves into the world of high-end...

Nov 20, 2024
The Persistent Gender Gap in How We Cover Outdoor Adventure
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) professional adventure athlete Sunny Stroeer  joins Colin to talk...


Nov 18, 2024
YETI's Strategy: Unpacking Why Mystery Ranch is Getting the Axe
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show taking a closer look at this weeks big story:...

Nov 15, 2024
Why Brand 'Recommerce' Is Important To The Future Of The Outdoor Industry
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Aaron Provine, the president and owner of Geartrade, returns to...

Nov 14, 2024
Winter Tires: Do You Really Need Them? (Spoiler Alert: No.)
Do you have a plan for your tires this winter? If not what is wrong with you?! That's the what most outdoor gear reviews will make you...

Nov 13, 2024
YETI to Sunset Mystery Ranch, REI's New CMO & Shackleton in 3D!
Multiple sources have reached out to THE ROCK FIGHT from the GOA Connect show happening in Kansas City this week with the news that after...


Nov 11, 2024
Polartec's Shed Less Fleece: Fabric Innovation Or Greenwashing?
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT  (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head), Colin opens the show discussing Polartec's recent announcement  of...

Nov 8, 2024
Brand Updates & Other Insights with the Outdoor Industry's Consigliere
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) outdoor industry insider Eoin Comerford returns to give Colin and...

Nov 7, 2024
Four-Wheel Drive, Satellite Messaging & Electric Coolers: Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated?
We are back with a brand new edition of: Overrated?! Underrated?! Or Properly Rated?! Four-wheel drive, satellite messaging and electric...


Nov 6, 2024
Climate Change Claims French Ski Resort, Congress Gets Graded & Gravel Bikes Get Bouncier
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin & Justin run through topics and headlines to come out of the...

Nov 4, 2024
HeyDude: A $2.5 Billion Footwear Fumble? Plus: prAna Is Channeling The Gap & Vans Gets Technical
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show reflecting on the latest earnings report  from...

Oct 31, 2024
Gear, Beer, and Undies: Exploring BRANWYN & Seniq!
Today on the show we welcome our new women's Gear & Beer correspondents Emily Holland and Angie Marie from Wild Poppy Creative and the...

Oct 30, 2024
Friday the 13th: The 2024 Halloween Special!
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin & Justin continue their annual Halloween tradition by taking in...


Oct 28, 2024
Marmot: From Outdoor Pioneer to Zombie Brand? Plus: Dick's Closes Public Lands & Hoka Keeps Growing
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show reacting to last weeks earnings report  from...

Oct 25, 2024
Is The Outdoor Industry Leading When It Comes To Sustainability? Plus: This Week In Greenwashing!
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) environmental fashion journalist Sophie Benson returns to talk about...
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