{"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":"Why The Outdoor Industry Needs Its Cool Back","slug":"why-the-outdoor-industry-needs-its-cool-back","published_at":"2025-11-14T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rock-fight-outdoor-industry-adventure-sports-commentary-5816981/why-the-outdoor-industry-needs-its-cool-back","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/bc60b6a7-6040-4bb7-8e06-adb544e21909.mp3","summary":"Today on The Rock Fight, Colin, Eoin Comerford, and Producer Dave sit down with Amy Beck, President of Obōz Footwear (recorded at GOA Connect in Kansas City), for a wide-ranging, and honest conversation about what’s missing in the outdoor industry. Here's the rundown! Hiking vs. Trail Running: Why Obōz believes hiking has never been less appreciated. Innovation Pressure: How the obsession with the next same thing can hold brands back, and what true innovation actually requires. Specialty Retail’s Role: Why Obōz waited until 2021 to launch e-commerce and why independent retailers continue to be the heartbeat of the outdoor world. Operating Under KMD Brands: The advantages and challenges of being part of a New Zealand-based outdoor portfolio. The Energy Gap: Amy’s case for why the industry needs more personality, more creativity, and more willingness to stand for something. 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 sit down with Amy Beck, President of Obōz Footwear (recorded at GOA Connect in Kansas Ci…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1583,"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/why-the-outdoor-industry-needs-its-cool-back/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/why-the-outdoor-industry-needs-its-cool-back.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}