# Chris Benchetler on 'Mountains of the Moon'

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Published: 2025-11-11T23:48:51+00:00
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Chris Benchetler has been working for years on his latest, massive project, Mountains of the Moon . And today, you’ll hear Chris talk about why this is both his most ambitious project — and perhaps his most personal project — yet. Let Us Know Your Thoughts! Email us here or leave a comment on our site with your hot take or thoughts on the film. Or tell us which movies you’d like to see us cover on Blister Cinematic. RELATED LINKS: BLISTER+ Get Yourself Covered Get Our Newsletter & Weekly Gear Giveaways CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELS Blister Studios (our new channel) Blister Review (our original channel) TOPICS & TIMES: What Is This? (3:00) ‘Afterglow’ & ‘Fire on the Mountain’ (8:07) Where & When Was it Shot? (13:23) “Art Never Gets Better” (17:57) The Grateful Dead (24:14) Bill Walton (31:56) Paul Stamets & Mycology (34:50) Athletes in the Film (40:46) Projects, Family, & Being an Outdoor Athlete (48:18) The Making of ‘Mountains’ Documentary (51:09) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Podcast Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 CRAFTED Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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