# Revamping ISPO, Inside KMD's Strategic Review & The Truth Behind Recreation dot Gov Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/outdoor-unfiltered-7721035/revamping-ispo-inside-kmd-s-strategic-review-the-truth-behind-recreation-dot-gov Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/outdoor-unfiltered-7721035/revamping-ispo-inside-kmd-s-strategic-review-the-truth-behind-recreation-dot-gov.md Podcast: [Outdoor Unfiltered](https://stenobird.com/podcast/outdoor-unfiltered-7721035) Published: 2026-06-01T09:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://www.rockfight.co/ Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e4d4a7c2-e476-4f92-8347-3cfb324c47e3.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/outdoor-unfiltered-7721035/episodes/revamping-ispo-inside-kmd-s-strategic-review-the-truth-behind-recreation-dot-gov Duration seconds: 2890 ## Resource Dive beyond the PR spin with Outdoor Unfiltered, your insider look into the outdoor industry's biggest shifts. In this episode, host Eoin Comerford breaks down why KMD Brands -- the parent company of global surf icon Rip Curl, retail giant Kathmandu, and hiking footwear favorite Oboz -- has launched a major strategic review. Next, we call out the non-stop promotional spam from  recreation.gov , peeling back the curtain on its operator, Booz Allen Hamilton, and how their contract impacts public lands' funding. On a brighter note, we highlight Mountain High Outfitters and their impressive 31-store expansion, showing why the "Big Os" specialty retail model is thriving. Finally, Mike Seaman and Tracy Bebbington of Racoon Media Group join the show to discuss their massive €3 million investment to revitalize and completely revamp the iconic ISPO show as it moves to Amsterdam this November. Timestamps: [00:22] – KMD Brands Strategic Review: What does the future hold for Kathmandu, Rip Curl, and Oboz under their New Zealand-based parent company? [04:45] – The Recreation.gov Spam Machine: Why a private contract with Booz Allen Hamilton is driving massive revenue away from our underfunded National Parks. [07:11] – Specialty Retail Success: How Mountain High Outfitters is bucking the trend with its 31st store expansion. [09:05] – Interview with Racoon Media Group: Mike Seaman and Tracy Bebbington lay out their €3 million plan to relocate, revamp, and revitalize the iconic ISPO show in Amsterdam. Connect With Us: We would love to hear your thoughts on the show, inside intel, guest ideas, sponsorship inquiries, or whatever's on your mind. Email:&nbs… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/outdoor-unfiltered-7721035/episodes/revamping-ispo-inside-kmd-s-strategic-review-the-truth-behind-recreation-dot-gov/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/outdoor-unfiltered-7721035/revamping-ispo-inside-kmd-s-strategic-review-the-truth-behind-recreation-dot-gov.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.