‘Apocalypse Snow’ with Mike Rogge, Justin Bobb, & Jonathan Ellsworth
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Today we are talking about the craziest and greatest snowboard / ski / monoski / snowblade film of all time, Apocalypse Snow. This 26-minute film was seen by millions of people when it came out, and nearly 40 years later, it still feels wildly innovative, fresh, and amazing. RELATED LINKS Watch: Apocalypse Snow Join Us! 2024 Blister Summit & Blister Awards Show Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ TOPICS & TIMES: Significance of Apocalypse Snow (0:00) What Was Happening in 1983 (11:57) Description of the Film (14:31) Cinematic Inspirations? (17:50) Most Rewatchable Scenes (20:28) BLISTER+ Award (28:26) What's Aged the Best? (31:06) What's Aged the Best & Worst (36:02) ‘Gimme More’ Award (43:18) Monoski Cult? (46:57) ‘Gmme Less’ Award (47:45) Attention Span Award (49:15) Recasting Couch (50:28) Who Would Star in it Today? (52:44) ‘Hottest Take’ Award (54:59) Burning Questions (56:23) How Well Would It Hold Up Today? (1:02:48) Souvenir You’d Want from the Film (1:08:50) Who Won the Movie? (1:10:05) Our Final Grades (1:14:03) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Podcast CRAFTED GEAR:30 Bikes & Big Ideas Off The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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