Today we are discussing a product that people get very passionate about — and even more opinionated about: cast-iron cookware. Jonathan is joined by Blister senior bike editor, Simon Stewart, who has been using cast-iron cookware for more than twenty years, but is now on a quest to see if the fancier, more expensive options out there are better than their cheaper counterparts. We also discuss the notion of ‘elevating the everyday’; cast-iron cookware as heirlooms; the introduction of new tech; the return of old tech; and more.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Why are we talking about cast iron cookware (2:57)

Defining "Nicer" (9:26)

Amatuer Hour PA (13:25)

Price Ranges (15:28)

Rape Seed Oil Sanding (21:20)

Why Cast Iron and the Obsession (23:53)

Current Landscape of Cast Iron (27:57)

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WNDR Alpine founder, Matt Sterbenz, aka, the ‘Sauna Shaman’, talks about how Hoji kicked off his obsession with saunas; their numerous benefits; and lays out what it takes (and costs) to build your own sauna. (On our site, you can check out a bunch of photos of the sauna that Matt built. It’s sweet.)

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Defining Terms (8:59)

The cold plunge trick (25:15)

Heart and inflammation (27:19)

hot tub vs sauna (29:42)

planning a sauna and costs (31:17)

Temperatures (43:14)

Sauna Enthusiasm and becoming a Shaman (48:30)

Infrared (51:57)

Wrap Up (55:02)

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To wrap up the year, we are sharing the craft categories that most captivated our Blister reviewers in 2023, and some of the categories they are most curious about heading into 2024. This is a fun one, and it certainly fills out the picture of the people behind our reviews, videos, articles, podcasts, and Blister Summit events.

And over on our Blister Podcast, you’ll also get to hear our team talk about their highlights of 2023, and their resolutions for 2024. Happy New Year!

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TOPICS & TIMES:

1: Luke Kopppa (2:11)

2: Dylan Wood (13:49)

3: Simon Stewart (26:17)

4: Kara Williard (36:56)

5: Jonathan Ellsworth (45:33)

6: Eric Freson (56:59)

7: Sascha Anastas (1:10:42)

8: Kristin Sinnott (1:18:28)

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