{"podcast":{"title":"The Rock Fight: Outdoor Industry & Adventure Sports Commentary","slug":"the-rock-fight-outdoor-industry-adventure-sports-commentary-5816981","podcast_index_feed_id":5816981,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-rock-fight-podcast/","website_url":"https://rockfight.co/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/814c7251-54f9-401d-9605-cefccfcaa037/55JjbqYIZjxr0q8yo9pS_bKB.jpg","author":"Rock Fight, LLC","episode_count":438,"summary":"Tired of the same old outdoor industry narratives? If your post-adventure chats are filled with laughter over mishaps, commiseration about broken gear, and celebrating real triumphs (and epic fails), then The Rock Fight is your new tribe. Imagine this: you're no longer stuck in echo chambers. After listening in, you'll be part of honest, unfiltered discussions that mirror the conversations you have with your closest outdoor buddies. You'll gain fresh perspectives and feel more connected to a community that speaks your language. On The Rock Fight we get into the topics others shy away from – the real, sometimes messy, and always engaging aspects of the outdoor industry and culture. Ever debated the best layering system for an imaginary ice planet adventure? We're there. Concerned about the true environmental impact of outdoor brands beyond the marketing spin? We're digging in. We're not afraid to challenge the conventional and offer the candid insights you crave. We're those voices around the campfire, on the chairlift, and at the pub who aren't holding back. Our diverse discussions are fueled by a genuine love for the outdoors and a healthy dose of skepticism towards the status qu…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-18T18:20:24.853209+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rock-fight-outdoor-industry-adventure-sports-commentary-5816981"},"episode":{"title":"Tradeshow News Recap + America's Next Top Trail Running Brand!","slug":"tradeshow-news-recap-america-s-next-top-trail-running-brand","published_at":"2025-10-27T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rock-fight-outdoor-industry-adventure-sports-commentary-5816981/tradeshow-news-recap-america-s-next-top-trail-running-brand","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rock-fight-outdoor-industry-adventure-sports-commentary-5816981","url":"https://rockfight.co/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/39d0c271-2b41-40e8-85af-f1e83c286a30.mp3","summary":"Today on The Rock Fight , Colin, Eoin Comerford, and Producer Dave put three buzzworthy trail running brands to the test in the first-ever America’s Next Top Trail Running Brand showdown. Focusing on Brand Position, Retail Appeal, and wear test performance, the trio have a look at Speedland , Norda , and Mount to Coast to crown one who will move on to the next round (provided there will be a next round). But before the big shoe showdown, they have a look at a couple of stories that have come out of the outdoor trade show scene: OIA and Switchback’s deeper partnership (and what it means for Outdoor Retailer) The new Cascade Summit trade show launching in Portland in 2026 Next Adventure LIVES! Nike vs. Adidas: Can Adi take down the top dog? Lastly for The Parting Shot presented by Garage Grown Gear , Colin uses history as a bucket of cold water for all of the people out there who think that trail running is the next big mainstream sport. Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight , LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT , Rock Fight's semi-weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List. Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts. Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com .","meta_description":"Today on The Rock Fight , Colin, Eoin Comerford, and Producer Dave put three buzzworthy trail running brands to the test in the first-ever America’s Next…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3775,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-rock-fight-outdoor-industry-adventure-sports-commentary-5816981/episodes/tradeshow-news-recap-america-s-next-top-trail-running-brand/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rock-fight-outdoor-industry-adventure-sports-commentary-5816981/tradeshow-news-recap-america-s-next-top-trail-running-brand.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}