
A podcast about the past, present, and future of the outdoor industry. Highlander is made possible by the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University and Aggie Radio in beautiful Logan, Utah.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 254 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DesignBusinessArtsCareers | |||

On this episode of the History of Gear we talk with the legendary designer, Steve McDonald. We talk about his work with Steve Jobs early at Apple as well as Nike ACG and Nike Considered.
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Keith Roush, early Jansport employee, mountaineer, and former owner of Pine Needle Mountaineering, joins the podcast to talk about his career, friendship with Skip Yowell, and early Jansport.
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Bob Shotland, Co-Founder of SnowLion, executive at Odyssey International, and audio recording professional joins the podcast!
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To celebrate the 10 Year Anniversary of the Outdoor Product Design & Development program at Utah State University, we are sharing conversations with alumni, faculty, and industry! Enjoy this conversation with OPDD alum and Product Manager at Blacksto... more
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Great podcast with great guests and insights, but recommend you simplify your questions for the guests. They get pretty dang long and feels like you’re putting words into their mouth.
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This show concentrates on the outdoor product design and manufacturing world, tracing the evolution of brands, design education, and career pathways through candid interviews with industry practitioners and program alumni. Recurring threads include hands-on prototyping, mentorship, university-industry collaboration, supply-chain dynamics, and the interplay between design thinking and real-world production. Notable episodes center on the Outdoor Product Design & Development program, alumni career journeys, and leadership perspectives from major brands, offering hard-won lessons for designers, engineers, and product managers aiming to enter or advance in outdoor gear and apparel. The format habitually blends personal storytelling with practic... more
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Recent guests on Highlander Podcast include:
1. Bob Shotland
2. Christian Elkins
3. Cory Haberstock
4. Cassie Handzo
5. Evan Loomis
6. Makell Richins
7. Matt Fitzgerald
8. Ellie Ward
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