Best Kootenays Podcasts (2025)

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Dawson Westenskow: An Introduction to the Entrepreneurial Operating System 58:36

5d ago58:36

58:36

This episode is a conversation with Dawson Westeknsow, a seasoned product leader in the outdoor industry who has held key roles at Thule, REI, and Oboz Footwear. Now working as a professional EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) Implementer, Dawson shares the principles of EOS and how it can dramatically improve leadership, structure, and clarity…

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Do fields exist? 17:43

11d ago17:43

17:43

Fields don’t exist. I mean, a field with grass in it, that kind of field does exist. But a field in physics? A gravitational field? An electric field? A magnetic field? A quantum field? No such thing. I’m not knocking the physicists who came up with these fields. These fictions can be convenient. But sometimes, these fictions can blind us to the un…

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Tina Thompson of Seniq: Obsessing Over Product and Building a Brand That Resonates 1:20:27

19d ago1:20:27

1:20:27

Tina Thompson, co-founder of Seniq, joins us to talk about the deeply intentional process behind launching a new kind of outdoor apparel brand. From obsessing over product development to creating grassroots buzz without paid influencers, Tina shares the highs, lows, and learnings from Seniq’s first year in business. Topics We Cover: The origin stor…

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That's a Wrap on the 2024-25 Season & Wylie's Broadcasting Career 30:21

1M ago30:21

30:21

Exit Interview with Wylie Henderson.By Cranbrook Bucks Media Team

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Aaron Lutze of Second Nature & Super Rider: Creating Content That Adds Value & Builds Community 1:06:34

1M ago1:06:34

1:06:34

This episode features a deep dive into the evolving world of outdoor content creation, brand partnerships, and community building with Aaron Lutze, former Red Bull field marketing manager turned full-time content creator and YouTuber behind "Super Rider." The conversation is rich with insights on how challenger brands can effectively partner with c…

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Aggregation – how the Wolfram model weaves the future – with Stephen Wolfram 8:51

1M ago8:51

8:51

In the previous excerpt from my conversation with Stephen Wolfram, I asked him how I can remain a single, coherent, persistent consciousness in a branching universe. In this excerpt, we went deeper into this question. As a conscious observer, I have a single thread of experience. So if the universe branches into many timelines, why don’t I branch i…

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Going to Round 2 47:48

2M ago47:48

47:48

Interview with Jacob Fletcher.By Cranbrook Bucks Media Team

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Cassie Abel of Wild Rye: Building a Women-First Outdoor Brand 1:05:47

2M ago1:05:47

1:05:47

In this episode, Cassie Abel, founder and CEO of Wild Rye, joins the podcast to share the real story behind building a women-first outdoor apparel brand rooted in the mountain town of Ketchum, Idaho. Cassie opens up about the early chaos of launching Wild Rye, including a flawed first product run, a last-minute brand name change, and the realities …

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It's Playoff Time! Kootenay Style. 1:26:30

2M ago1:26:30

1:26:30

Interviews with: Kolton Bourret, Grant Denuccio, Leyton Stewart, Sam Ranallo, and Bryce SookroBy Cranbrook Bucks Media Team

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Kelli Jones of Noso Patches: Patching Up the Outdoor Industry 1:06:07

2M ago1:06:07

1:06:07

The one and only Kelli Jones joins host Christian Rawles to talk about how she's grown Noso Patches from creating a patch to repair her beloved puffy jacket to a thriving business on a mission to keep outdoor apparel out of the landfill. Kelli has been instrumental in creating the Title 9 Pitch Fest and has worked hard to support and advocate for o…

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Open Web Mind... why now? 10:35

2M ago10:35

10:35

I first imagined minds that might augment our own some three decadesago. Yes, I really am that old, and I have the grey hair to prove it. So why, three decades later, is it finally the right time for a mind for all humanity? Why now? Here are three reasons why the time is ripe for Open Web Mind: Reason #1: Search is dead Reason #2: Smash the system…

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Andy Bethune of Black Ram Consulting: Brand Strategy For Outdoor Entrepreneurs 1:19:13

2M ago1:19:13

1:19:13

Andy Bethune has spent his career developing brand and marketing strategies for the biggest names in the outdoor industry and founder-led startups just getting started. In this episode, Andy breaks down the components of branding and provides actionable steps to creating a clear brand strategy. This conversation covers topics such as consumer psych…

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When the universe branches, what happens to me? with Stephen Wolfram 12:32

3M ago12:32

12:32

When the universe branches, we branch with it. Those branches don’t remain forever apart. They come back together. So we, as conscious observers, are rescued from splitting into an immense number ever-so-slightly different versions of ourselves. When the branches of the universe – and the versions of ourselves – come back together, we don’t worry t…

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The March to the Playoffs 1:22:58

3M ago1:22:58

1:22:58

Interviews with Jack McMinn, Nathan Simm, Nic Legget, and Jake SkogstadBy Cranbrook Bucks Media Team

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Rob Owens of OnwardUp: The Essential Role of Independent Sales Reps 1:14:06

3M ago1:14:06

1:14:06

In this episode of the KORE Outdoors podcast, host Christian Rawles talks with Rob Owens, the founder and president of Onward Up Sales and Marketing, an outdoor sales agency in Western Canada. Rob shares his journey from a sponsored climber and mountain guide to building a successful sales agency representing top outdoor brands. The discussion cove…

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What is the causal graph in Wolfram Physics? 15:38

3M ago15:38

15:38

The causal graph is at the core of Wolfram Physics. It’s crucial to the derivations of Special Relativity, General Relativity and Quantum Mechanics. And if that’s not enough to convince you that you need to know about the causal graph, how about this: The causal graph is a reflection of the nature of causality, the nature of objectivity, the nature…

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What is fire in Open Web Mind? 7:57

3M ago7:57

7:57

How do you think? Fire. The billions of neurons in your brain fire trillions of times a second. How do you think in Open Web Mind? Same answer. Fire. — References: There are billions of neurons in your brain. They fire trillions of times a second. There’s resting potential, threshold potential and action potential. Each neuron, if it fires, it comm…

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Dan Durston of Durston Gear: Driving Innovation and Building Community 1:17:14

3M ago1:17:14

1:17:14

In this episode of the KORE Outdoors Podcast, host Christian Rawles talks with Dan Durston, founder of Durston Gear. Based in Golden, British Columbia, Durston Gear is renowned for its innovative ultralight backpacking gear. The discussion covers valuable insights on product innovation, inventory management, and authentic marketing within the outdo…

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Is everything determined? with Stephen Wolfram 8:03

4M ago8:03

8:03

Is everything that’s ever going to happen in the universe already determined? Or does something else – maybe randomness, maybe free will – play a role? Stephen Wolfram’s answer to this question is straightforward: the ruliad is fully determined. But there’s a twist. The ruliad is determined, but how we observe the evolution of the universe depends …

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Road Trip Game: Do You Know Your Cranbrook NHLers? 1:15:12

4M ago1:15:12

1:15:12

Interviews with Jordan Murray, Sammy Hynes, and Miles RobertsBy Cranbrook Bucks Media Team

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Jen Loofbourrow of Alpine Fit: Alaskan-made Apparel 1:01:57

4M ago1:01:57

1:01:57

Jen Loofbourrow is the founder of Alpine Fit, an Anchorage-based brand focused on making functional outdoor apparel. As the name suggests, Alpine Fit has created multiple fits for its apparel so that customers can find the perfect size for them. In this conversation, we discuss the challenges that come with creating multiple fit styles and how this…

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Rumpl's Wylie Robinson: Creating a Brand and Building a Business 1:06:59

4M ago1:06:59

1:06:59

Wylie Robinson is the co-founder and Chairman of Rumpl. Up until November of 2024, Wylie was the CEO of Rumpl. In 2024, Wylie stepped down as CEO and brought in Josh Simpson to be the General Manager of Rumpl. This conversation covers the early days of Rumpl, building a brand, riding the wave of changes in social media, balancing the wholesale and …

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Why is space three-dimensional? with Stephen Wolfram 19:36

5M ago19:36

19:36

Hypergraphs can have any number of dimensions. They can be 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, 4.81-dimensional or, in the limit, ∞-dimensional. So how does the three-dimensional space we observe emerge from the hypergraph-based Wolfram model? Why is space three-dimensional? Stephen Wolfram’s surprising answer to this questions goes deep into space, time…

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Welcome Back from the Holiday Break! 1:02:38

5M ago1:02:38

1:02:38

Interviews with Kelvin Cech, Quinn Keeler, and Matthew GilmoreBy Cranbrook Bucks Media Team

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The first wow for Stephen Wolfram 8:52

5M ago8:52

8:52

Stephen Wolfram reveals that his first major wow along the path towards a fundamental theory of physics was his realization that General Relativity and Quantum Mechanics are the same theory, played out in different kinds of space. Many other dominos have fallen along the way, from the derivation of Einstein’s equations to applications of the ruliad…

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Bill Amos of NW Alpine: From Alpinist to Entrepreneur 1:02:29

5M ago1:02:29

1:02:29

Bill Amos is the Founder & CEO of NW Alpine based in Salem, Oregon. NW Alpine has been producing technical outdoor apparel in the US since 2010. For many of those years, NW Alpine produced everything in-house and was the contract manufacturer for several other brands. Here are a few of the topics covered in this episode: How alpinism prepared him f…

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5 reasons to take Wolfram Physics seriously 6:37

5M ago6:37

6:37

It feels like everyone has their pet Theory of Everything these days. So why should you take my preferred Theory of Everything seriously? Well, give me 5 minutes, and I’ll give you 5 reasons why I find Wolfram Physics more compelling than anything else that’s happened in physics in my lifetime... ...and maybe you’ll want to take it seriously too. —…

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Why is the web written in the wrong language? 6:19

6M ago6:19

6:19

If you go to any web page, chances are you’ll find it’s written in the wrong language. It shouldn’t be written in English. Or Japanese. Or Arabic. The web shouldn’t be written in any language spoken by humans. It shouldn’t mimic the way we speak. It should mimic the way we think. — References: A hundred billion neurons are intricately interconnecte…

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International Players and Returning Veterans 1:28:18

6M ago1:28:18

1:28:18

Interviews with Rasmus Svartstrom, Blake Cotton, Samuel Belanger, Sam Lyne.By Cranbrook Bucks Media Team

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Making Specialty Retail Truly Special: Lloyd Vogel of Garage Grown Gear 1:03:55

6M ago1:03:55

1:03:55

Lloyd Vogel is the CEO of Garage Grown Gear, the online retailer that has become the go-to site for ultralight backpacking gear as well as the place to discover new brands and craft gear makers. Here are a few of the topics covered in this episode: The Importance of Differentiation: Why specialty retail needs to focus on unique, valuable, and conve…

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Building Community Through Business with Brendan Madigan 57:26

7M ago57:26

57:26

Brendan Madigan is best known for his role as the owner of Alpenglow Sports, an independent outdoor retail shop in Tahoe approaching its 50th year of business. But Brendan's real superpower is his ability to build communities. Brendan also runs the Winter Speaker Series which will hit $2 million raised for local charities in 2024. He's the co-owner…

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Meet Some of the New Full-Time Bucks! 1:47:02

7M ago1:47:02

1:47:02

Interviews with Nick Capasso, Shane Baker, Jaden Cholette, and Patrick MurphyBy Cranbrook Bucks Media Team

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Why does the universe exist? 16:58

7M ago16:58

16:58

Here’s a question. Why does the universe exist? Why is there something rather than nothing? One of Stephen Wolfram’s boldest claims is that he has the answer. Let me know whether you’re convinced by his argument! — Ideas: Wolfram Physics Mathematical Platonism Occam’s Razor The Last Theory People: Stephen Wolfram Jonathan Gorard — The Last Theory i…

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NEMO Equipment's Cam Brensinger on Building a Company With $0 Ad Spend 1:04:06

7M ago1:04:06

1:04:06

Cam Brensinger is the founder and CEO of NEMO Equipment, the outdoor equipment company renowned for its innovative tents, sleeping pads and sleeping bags. In this episode, Cam shares some of his mountaineering adventures that led him to start NEMO. He also tells the story of spending 12 years and $10 million before reaching profitability and how he…

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Five Game Winning Streak, Looking Good to Start 2024-25 Season 56:00

7M ago56:00

56:00

Interviews with Malachi Freh and Kaslo Ferner.By Cranbrook Bucks Media Team

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What is flow in Open Web Mind? 12:49

7M ago12:49

12:49

Why is it so hard to flow from one thing to another on the web? In our minds, we flow so easily from one motion to the next, one feeling to the next, one idea to the next. Why can’t it be like this when we’re on the web? Why can’t we flow as easily through our collective mind? Well, with Open Web Mind, we can. — Hosted by Mark Jeffery founder of Op…

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Product Designer Casey Shaw on the Theory of Comfort 1:37:51

8M ago1:37:51

1:37:51

Casey Shaw is a product designer who has played an important role in outdoor apparel design and fabrication through his work at Cloudveil, Arcteryx and Patagonia. There’s a good chance he has contributed directly or indirectly to one of your favourite pieces of outdoor apparel. This episode is a wide-ranging conversation about how Casey approaches …

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Eoin Comerford, former CEO of Moosejaw Mountaineering on Your Plan To Profitability 53:42

8M ago53:42

53:42

Eoin Comerford was the CEO of Moosejaw Mountaineering for 12 years, from 2012 to 2024. During his time at the Michigan-based outdoor retailer, he launched many new initiatives including the Outdoor Accelerator, a topic discussed in this episode. He also led Moosejaw through an acquisition by Walmart and, later, by Dick’s Sporting Goods. Eoin is cur…

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Raquel Vélez of Alpine Parrot on the Importance of Mentors & Peers 1:03:34

8M ago1:03:34

1:03:34

Raquel Vélez is the founder and CEO of Alpine Parrot, a company that makes technical outdoor apparel for sizes 14-30, which, until now, has been a category that the outdoor industry has all but ignored. Raquel has a background in engineering and she used her experience working with Bay Area tech companies to springboard her journey into entrepreneu…

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Bring on the 2024-25 Season! 39:10

8M ago39:10

39:10

Interviews with Bucks Captain Bryce Sookro and Assistant Captain Jacob FletcherBy Cranbrook Bucks Media Team

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Causality ain't what you think it is 18:21

9M ago18:21

18:21

Do you know what causality is? If you do, let me know, because I’m not sure. I’ve never come across a conception of causality that makes sense to me. After all, our universe seems to follow simple equations like Einstein’s equations, and there’s no mention of causality in these equations. It makes me think that there’s no such thing as causality. U…

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Georgia Grace Edwards on the Power of Pitch Competitions 1:09:16

9M ago1:09:16

1:09:16

Georgia Grace Edwards is the co-founder and CEO of outdoor apparel brand Gnara. She is a driven business person who has raised millions of dollars for her company by winning pitch competitions and winning over investors. Gnara is well-known for its patented Go Fly zipper technology, which allows women to pee outside without removing clothing. They …

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Alex Lauver of Outdoor Research on "The Future of Innovation" 1:14:30

9M ago1:14:30

1:14:30

Alex Lauver is the Senior Director of Materials, Innovation and Sustainability at Outdoor Research. As his title implies, he operates at the intersection of multiple disciplines. He works on projects that bring innovation to market as well as on the operations side of the business. It's a position that requires the ability to take complex topics an…

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AI won't kill Google... here's what will 16:24

9M ago16:24

16:24

Far from killing Google, AI slots seamlessly into their business model. As long as we still go to Google when we want to know something, and as long as Google tells us what we want to know at least as well as OpenAI, and as long as we don’t care that Google’s balancing what we want to know with what people with influence and people with money want …

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James Friedrich of MEC – How To Price Your Product 1:14:34

10M ago1:14:34

1:14:34

James Friedrich is a senior merchant at Mountain Equipment Company and a consultant at his firm Venturing Up. James has experience on the brand side as well as on the retail side, which provides him with a unique perspective. In this episode we learn how to position your product in the market, the importance of the value equation, how to price your…

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What precisely is causal invariance? 15:10

10M ago15:10

15:10

Causal invariance is a crucial concept in Wolfram Physics. It’s how we get special relativity from the Wolfram model. It’s how we get quantum mechanics from the Wolfram model. So what precisely is causal invariance? This question will take us deep into the multiway graph, to an even deeper question: what is causality? — What is the multiway graph? …

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Ep. 8: Robin Hall of Town Hall Outdoor Co. on How To Gain Traction as a New Brand 57:12

10M ago57:12

57:12

Robin Hall is the co-founder of Town Hall Outdoor Co, based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, which produces high-quality, sustainable outdoor apparel for kids. In this episode, we talk about utilizing in-person events to gain traction as a new brand, working with co-founders to bootstrap the business and the importance of finding the right retail pa…

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How to rank edges in Open Web Mind 13:29

11M ago13:29

13:29

Open Web Mind captures a core characteristic of mind, that some connections between ideas are stronger than others, by ranking these connections. So how does Open Web Mind decide these rankings? This question of how to rank edges in Open Web Mind will take us to the even deeper question of how we make connections in our minds. — Sources: List of IS…

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Ep. 7: Wes Allen of Sunlight Sports on How To Grow Your Brand 53:58

11M ago53:58

53:58

Wes Allen owns Sunlight Sports in Cody, Wyoming with his wife, Melissa and both are advocates for strengthening the outdoor industry through independently owned retailers and brands. Wes has enjoyed a wide-ranging career in the outdoor industry: he's worked in sales at REI and Chaco and he's president of the US-based Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, a …

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Ep. 6: Mallory Ottariano on How to Build a Clothing Factory in America 1:01:31

12M ago1:01:31

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Mallory Ottariano is the founder and Chief Everything Officer at Youer Apparel. She started her brand as a creative side project making one-of-a-kind apparel and has grown it into a full line of active lifestyle apparel for women. Today, Mallory owns her own factory in Missoula, Montana where they produce thousands of pieces of apparel every year. …

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