# Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (May 2026)

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Podcast: [BLISTER Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/blister-podcast-48794)
Published: 2026-06-01T15:08:24+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/blisterpodcast/episodes/reviewing-the-news-w-cody-townsend-may-2026
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Duration seconds: 5531

## Resource

Cody and Jonathan talk about Cody’s recent trip to Canada; Patagonia vs Pattie Gonia; the Enhanced Games; the Drunk Olympics?; a runners’ beef; the most Canadian news; what we’re reading & watching; and more. Note: We Want to Hear From You! We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or offer your hot takes for us to rate. Email us at: info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS:   Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ See our Updated Mtn Bike Buyer’s Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways TOPICS & TIMES: Cody in Canada (4:09) Rant Response (9:19) The Enhanced Games (19:26) Enhanced X Games, FWT, or WC Ski Racing? (30:54) Is the National Spelling Bee a Sport? (36:46) VIDEO: Cody on ‘Sports’ vs ‘Competitions’ (43:15) Satisfy x Adidas Event (44:55) Runners’ Beef: Sage Canaday vs Cam Hanes (58:48) Patagonia vs Pattie Gonia, Revisited (1:11:00) Most Canadian News (1:15:55) What We’re Reading & Watching (1:20:34) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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