CRAFTED

By BLISTER

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Episodes: 110

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CRAFTED is the podcast from BLISTER that dives deep into the craft world of beer, coffee, whiskey, watches, wine, and more. Our guests are some of the very best and most passionate brewers, distillers, winemakers, coffee producers, retailers, and founders that launched craft companies when success was unlikely, but their passion and principles caused them to forge ahead anyway. CRAFTED explores how things get made, and does so with the remarkable people that insist on making things well.




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Episode Date
Our CRAFTED Trip Report: Blister Summit & Salt Lake City
Apr 29, 2026
A Unified Theory of Cocktails with Dr. Kevin Peterson, Part 3
Apr 08, 2026
Doug Frost on the Most Elite Certifications in the Wine World — and Why They Matter
Apr 01, 2026
Floreo: How to Make Great Coffee at Home + Elevating American Cafe Culture
Mar 25, 2026
Amateur Hour: The Hi-Fi Audio Rabbit Hole w/ Simon Stewart & Jonathan Ellsworth
Mar 18, 2026
Wildflour: The Most Beloved Bakery in the Ski World
Mar 11, 2026
A Unified Theory of Cocktails with Dr. Kevin Peterson (Part 2)
Mar 04, 2026
Bitters, Ghost Towns, & Botanical Sodas w/ Shae Whitney of Dram
Feb 25, 2026
Buchardt Audio Founder, Mads Buchardt, on Handcrafting Speakers & Achieving High-End Sound
Feb 18, 2026
A Unified Theory of Cocktails with Dr. Kevin Peterson (Part 1)
Feb 11, 2026
In Pursuit of the Perfect Coffee Grinder: Zerno founder, Vel Genov
Feb 04, 2026
Zero Gravity Beer: 20 Years of Independent, Craft Brewing in Vermont
Jan 29, 2026
The Science - and Politics - of ‘Functional Beverages’ w/ Fabric founder, Tom Eddleston
Jan 14, 2026
Our Reviewers' 2025 Craft Obsessions & 2026 Curiosities (Part 2)
Jan 07, 2026
Our Reviewers' 2025 Craft Obsessions & 2026 Curiosities (Part 1)
Dec 31, 2025
Home Distilling: Big Macs, Meme Spirits & 16th-Century Recipes w/ Jesse Wilson of ‘Chase the Craft’
Dec 24, 2025
Amateur Hour: Camera Gear w/ Jonathan Ellsworth and Justin Bobb
Dec 17, 2025
Amanda Thomson on How Noughty AF Wine is Achieving the Seemingly Impossible
Dec 10, 2025
How Does a Small Craft Brand Break Out? SennzaFinne Shares Their BluePrint
Dec 03, 2025
Caviar 101 with Black River Caviar
Nov 26, 2025
The Whiskey that Set a Land Speed Record: Montgomery Distilling
Nov 19, 2025
HiFi Audio, Aesthetics, & Design w/ Heaven 11’s Itai Azerad
Nov 12, 2025
Travel Coffee Gear, Hand Grinders, & Coffee Roasting with Calibration Coffee Lab’s Alex LeBlanc
Nov 05, 2025
Nib Making, Engine Turning, & Hand Chasing: the Art of Pen & Pencil Making with Giles English of Yard-O-Led
Oct 08, 2025
“Get Thee To A Cheese Monger!” Cheesemaking w/ Jasper Hill Farm
Sep 24, 2025
Jonathan Gagné on Astrophysics, Coffee, & The Physics of Espresso
Sep 17, 2025
The Business of Craft Beer
Sep 10, 2025
Coffee Gear, Pt. 5: One-Year Update on Jonathan’s Coffee Setup & Journey
Aug 20, 2025
The Cast Iron Comeback: Field Company Co-Founder, Stephen Muscarella
Aug 13, 2025
Ghia’s Journey from ‘Shark Tank’ to the Mainstream
Aug 07, 2025
OUR GUY WON! Celebrating CRAFTED co-host, Eli Brown, on His Grant Award + What's Next for His Project
Jul 30, 2025
What is ‘Amaro’ & Why is Bitter Better? Sennza Finne on a Spirit You Should Know
Jul 16, 2025
Knives & Knifemaking w/ Jamison Chopp of Acre Forge
Jul 09, 2025
Fermentation, the Key to Most of the Things You Love (w/ Nile Zacherle, Eli Brown, & Jonathan Ellsworth)
Jul 02, 2025
Craft N/A Cocktails & Why They Matter More Than You Think
Jun 25, 2025
The Madness of Nile Zacherle, Mad Fritz Brewing
Jun 18, 2025
Steve Matthiasson on Wine, Punk Rock, Bikes, & Fireworks
Jun 11, 2025
America’s Founding Spirit & the Most Important Distillery You’ve Never Heard Of
Jun 04, 2025
Amateur Hour: Blister reviewer, Zack Henderson, on Paella
May 28, 2025
Reading Culture: Books, Reading, & Indie Bookstores Today w/ Arvin Ram, Owner of Townie Books
May 21, 2025
Amateur Hour: Tequila, with Simon Stewart, Eli Brown, & Troy Rarick
May 07, 2025
Viticulture, Wine Making, & Karaoke w/ Field Recordings’ Andrew Jones
Apr 30, 2025
Amateur Hour: Blister reviewer, Kristin Sinnott, on Making Homemade Ice Cream
Apr 23, 2025
Is This the ‘Top Gun’ for Bartenders?
Apr 16, 2025
Tinctures, Traditions, & Taste: the Bitters Creation Process w/ Bennett Bitters
Apr 09, 2025
Pursuing Excellence in the Service of Others: Jeff Galli, Campione Roman Kitchen
Apr 02, 2025
Mountain Life & Product Design: North Drinkware Co-Founder, Matt Capozzi
Mar 26, 2025
Hi-Fi Audio: Capturing the Heart & Soul of Music with Heaven 11's Itai Azerad
Mar 19, 2025
Lo-Fi Wine Making with Uffe Deichmann, Poppelvej Wines
Mar 12, 2025
Eli Brown & Jonathan Ellsworth: Can We Change a White-Wine Hater’s Mind?
Feb 20, 2025
Gold Medal Gastronomy: Inside the High-Stakes World of the Culinary Olympics
Feb 12, 2025
Amateur Hour: Blister reviewer, Kara Williard, on Garlic, Growing Garlic, & Vampires
Jan 29, 2025
The Current State of Alcohol, with Eli Brown & Jonathan Ellsworth
Jan 15, 2025
The Art & Ethics of Eating Well, with Matthew Halteman
Jan 08, 2025
Our Reviewers' 2024 Craft Obsessions & 2025 Curiosities
Jan 01, 2025
Scott Rao on Quality, Q Ratings, & Coffee
Dec 11, 2024
Studio Shed w/ Mike Koenig
Nov 20, 2024
Yu Sasaki on Big-Mountain Skiing, Deep-Powder Skiing, & Running a Successful Food Truck
Nov 06, 2024
Diner Coffee, Sour Beers, Well-Done Steaks, Putting Greens, & Brand Building with Alex LeBlanc of Calibration Coffee Lab
Oct 30, 2024
Wayfarer Vans w/ Andy Mullins
Oct 16, 2024
Chef Mark Connell on Craft & Trust; Tasting Menus; & Olive Oil Candy (Part 2)
Sep 04, 2024
Chef Mark Connell on Skiing & High-End Cuisine (Part 1)
Aug 28, 2024
How to Design (and Own) a Well-Crafted, Affordable Home, with Zack Giffin
Jul 17, 2024
The Vinyl Revival, Records, & Turntables w/ Michael Fremer
Jul 10, 2024
Sage Cattabriga-Alosa on Pizza Making & Big-Mountain Skiing
Jul 04, 2024
La Marzocco Product Designer, Stefano Della Pietra
Jun 26, 2024
Coffee Gear, Pt. 4: “Hero Espresso” & Jonathan’s Current Setup
Jun 19, 2024
JING Tea founder, Ed Eisler, on Tea, Trust, & the Art of Loving Anything
Jun 12, 2024
Cast-Iron Cookware w/ Blister reviewer, Simon Stewart
Jan 31, 2024
WNDR Alpine founder, Matt Sterbenz, on the Benefits, Culture, & Craft of Saunas
Jan 17, 2024
Our Reviewers’ 2023 Craft Obsessions & 2024 Curiosities
Dec 28, 2023
Shaking Up the Wine World: Revelshine founder, Jake Bilbro
Dec 20, 2023
Amateur Hour: Blister reviewer, Paul Forward, on Arrows
Nov 22, 2023
Bag Balm President, Libby Parent, on the Origins & Surprising Evolution of a 125-Year-Old American Company
Nov 15, 2023
Dearborn Denim founder, Rob McMillan, on Building a Premium, Affordable, & Ethical Apparel Manufacturing Company in Chicago
Sep 13, 2023
Chef Yia Vang on Hmong Cuisine & Culture; 'Run & Gun' Restauranteering; & Spreading Appreciation
Aug 23, 2023
Amateur Hour: Atomic's Matt Manser on Scotch (Part 3)
Aug 09, 2023
Amateur Hour: Atomic's Matt Manser on Scotch (Part 2)
Aug 02, 2023
Assessing Greatness: The Art & Craft of Tennis, Great Sports Writing, & Top 5 Lists
Jul 12, 2023
Paradigm Winery’s Marilyn Harris on Napa Valley & the Making of a Modern Wine Mecca
Jun 28, 2023
Green Beans, Pendulum Swings, & First Crack w/ Royal Coffee CEO, Max Nicholas-Fulmer
Jun 21, 2023
Rum Rules: Montanya Distillers’ Karen Hoskin
Jun 14, 2023
Bravus Brewing Company: Elevating NA Beer
May 31, 2023
Adventures in HomeBrewing, Distilling, & Coffee Roasting + the Launch of Calibration Coffee Lab
May 24, 2023
Drinking Gold: Coffee Gear, Pt. 3, with ON3P Skis' founder, Scott Andrus
May 17, 2023
Guitars & Guitar Making with Fretboard Journal’s Jason Verlinde
May 11, 2023
Tea: Origins, Trends, & State of the Union with JING Tea founder, Ed Eisler
Apr 12, 2023
Beer Collabs: A Love Story (New Image Brewing x Offset Bier Co)
Apr 05, 2023
Artist Geoff McFetridge on 'Return to Stoner Forest,' Bigfoot, Collabs, & More
Mar 01, 2023
In Search of the 'Best' Coffee Gear (& Ski Boots), Pt. 2: Sam Higby, First Ascent Coffee Roasters
Feb 08, 2023
In Search of the ‘Best’ Coffee Gear, Pt. 1: Andrew Gardner, Coffee "Enthusiast"
Feb 02, 2023
Amateur Hour: BLISTER founder, Jonathan Ellsworth, on Watches
Jan 25, 2023
Amateur Hour: Atomic's Matt Manser on Scotch (Part 1)
Dec 21, 2022
CORK: Holiday Edition
Dec 14, 2022
Art, Gear, & Beer: Blister Artist Series w/ John Fellows & Brandon Capps
Dec 07, 2022
Gelato: Alberto & Julia Bati of My Sugar Gelato Artigianale, Firenze, Italia
Nov 23, 2022
Amateur Hour: ON3P Skis founder, Scott Andrus, on Knives
Nov 09, 2022
The Art & Science of Whiskey, with Liz Rhoades, WhistlePig
Nov 02, 2022
Barr Hill Distiller, Ryan Christiansen, on Honey, Bees, Gin, & More
Oct 26, 2022
The Alchemist's John & Jen Kimmich on Sustainability, Beer, & the Bigger Picture (Part 3)
Oct 19, 2022
Blue Collar Fine Art: Rob Dickinson of Precise Painting
Oct 12, 2022
Amateur Hour: Blister reviewer, Paul Forward, on Traditional Bows
Oct 06, 2022
The Alchemist co-founder & brewer, John Kimmich (Part 2)
Sep 22, 2022
The Alchemist co-founder & brewer, John Kimmich (Part 1)
Sep 14, 2022
John Fellows: Artist, Illustrator, & Graphic Designer
Sep 07, 2022
What is Natural Wine? Danielle & Katie Nichols of CORK, Stowe, VT
Aug 31, 2022
The Origins & Ethos of Offset Bier, Park City, Utah
Aug 25, 2022
A Very Deep Dive on Coffee w/ Sam Higby of First Ascent
Aug 17, 2022
New Image Brewing on Constant Experimentation, Inspiration, & Evolution
Aug 10, 2022
Introducing: CRAFTED
Aug 05, 2022