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The Very Obvious Mystery Ailment
Rock Fight's Justin Housman recently cut his leg on his mountain bike pedal. What happened next was... unexpected. I can feel it...
Dec 19, 2024


Saved From Quicksand! Alaska Takes Up Arms Against Wildlife & The Davis, WV Mailbag
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin and Justin run through some stories to come out of the outdoor...
Dec 18, 2024


What Is The Outdoor Industry Afraid Of? Plus: The TNF/Skims Controversy & The State of Big Box Outdoor Retail
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show by talking about how the outdoor industry...
Dec 16, 2024


From Reviews to Rescue: How Blister+ is Changing Outdoor Safety
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin is joined by the founder and editor in chief of Blister ,...
Dec 13, 2024


Cotopaxi Goes Gear-Free: All Lifestyle, All the Time
With bits of real llama, you know it's good! Industry outsiders are reporting that Cotopaxi, the ‘Gear for Good’ brand, has made the...
Dec 11, 2024


Can Outdoor Media Ruin A Town? Plus: Hunting Grizzlies & When Does Brand Matter?
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin & Justin hit on a few of the more interesting and notable...
Dec 11, 2024


The ISPO Recap! Plus: The TNF/Kardashian Collab & C-Suite Moves At Cotopaxi and Merrell
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) outdoor industry insider Eoin Comerford joins Colin and Producer Dave...
Dec 9, 2024


Is This Brand The Future Of Nutrition For The Outdoor Industry?
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin sits down with the founders of Fuel Goods, a new nutrition...
Dec 6, 2024


Rock Fight Heads To ISPO!
Eoin with an "e" Rock Fight's industry insider and consigliere, Eoin Comerford, is sending out regular dispatches from his time at ISPO....
Dec 6, 2024


Solo Stove, Snowshoes & Made In The USA: Overrated, Underrated or Properly Rated?
It's become a monthly tradition around here to answer the question: Is this stuff Overrated, Underrated or is it Properly Rated? Where...
Dec 5, 2024


California's Propane Ban, BC Camper Found After 50 Days! Plus: Why Hiking Is Awesome
Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin and Justin break down some of the more notable stories to come...
Dec 4, 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...
Dec 2, 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 29, 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 28, 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 27, 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 25, 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 21, 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 20, 2024


Outdoor Content Aggregator Announces 37th Consecutive Best of the Best Listicle
In what can only be described as an industry best practice, a leading Outdoor Content Aggregator has published its 37th consecutive "Best...
Nov 20, 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 18, 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 15, 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 14, 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 13, 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 11, 2024
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