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The Rock Fight: Outdoor Industry & Adventure Sports Commentary

Rock Fight, LLC
Outdoor Industry
REI
Sustainability
Public Lands
Tariffs
Trail Running
Patagonia
Outdoor Retail
Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Media
Hurricane Helene
Hoka
Outdoor Retailer
Climate Change
North Face
Oboz
Cotopaxi
Hiking
The North Face
Emerging Brands

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 hav... more

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What does it actually take for a new outdoor brand to earn a spot on the shelves of a specialty retailer?

Today on The Rock Fight, Colin is recording from GOA Connect in Kansas City, where he welcomes back Sunlight Sports owner Wes Allen for a littl... more

It's Friday, which means it's time for The Rock Fight's Parting Shot! This week, Colin welcomes back Gear Abby host Shawnté Salabert for two very different takes on the outdoor industry.

First, a severely jet-lagged Colin delivers his immediate reac... more

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Today on The Rock Fight, Colin welcomes Outdoor Retailer show director Matthew Mathiasen to make the case for why OR should once again become the outdoor industry's premier national event.

With Outdoor Retailer and Switchback competing for the indus... more

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What if the outdoor influencer recommending your next backpack wasn't actually a real person?

Today on The Rock Fight, Colin welcomes back independent outdoor journalist Kyle Frost to talk about how AI is already disrupting the outdoor industry.

Ky... more

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Recent Guests

Aileen Ottenweller
Senior Director of Impact Marketing, Policy and Communications at Patagonia
Patagonia
Episode: Patagonia Just Put Used Gear Next to New. Why Isn't Everyone Else?
Eoin Comerford
Host of Outdoor Unfiltered
Outdoor Unfiltered
Episode: The 2026 Outdoor Activity Draft!
Lloyd Vogel
Co-founder of Garage Grown Gear
Garage Grown Gear
Episode: The 2026 Outdoor Activity Draft!
Shawnté Salabert
Host of Gear Abby
Gear Abby
Episode: The 2026 Outdoor Activity Draft!
Tracy Bebbington
ISPO Managing Director with more than 20 years of experience in the events industry
ISPO
Episode: The Reinvention of ISPO: Can The Show Find Its Mojo Again?
Brian Davis
Co-founder of Hollow Socks
Hollow Socks
Episode: The $50 Million Outdoor Brand You've Never Heard Of
Justin Housman
Outdoor journalist, writer and editor for Save the Redwoods; longtime co-host
Save the Redwoods
Episode: The 5 Best Ways to Die in the Outdoors
Chris Keyes
Founder and executive director of RE:PUBLIC, a public lands newsroom
RE:PUBLIC
Episode: The Outdoor Industry Needs to Get Loud About Public Lands
Owen Comerford
Consigliere; former CEO, industry executive, regular on Outdoor Unfiltered
Outdoor Unfiltered
Episode: A New Zombie Brand? Plus: Power Ranking Big Box Outdoor Retailers

Hosts

Colin True
Host of The Rock Fight; outdoor industry commentator and brand strategist with deep experience in gear and media.
Owen Comerford
Host with insider status in the outdoor industry; focuses on industry analysis and show strategy.
Dave (Producer)
Producer and on-air talent providing production support and voice for the show.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 169 ratings
  • Patagonia’s biggest haters

    They truly hate on this brand whenever they can. This most recent pod showed that again. Trying so hard to be contrarian to the industry’s leading brand. THEY GIVE 100% of their profits to the outdoors and other enviro and social causes. They clearly don’t have insider knowledge on Patagonia because they’d be hyped about the new pow slayer kit or the upcoming drops. Had to unsubscribe because the hateration was getting old…

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Outdoors5ever
    United Statesa year ago
  • My Go-To Industry Pod

    As a wholesale rep, this has become my go-to listen more than once a week. The shows offer such a great intersection of insights about what’s going on in the industry generally, brand and product trends, retail analysis alongside so much more. And, all delivered in a fun and inquisitive manner.

    Super grateful to you guys for what you are doing…..and maybe at some point event contribute a couple of show ideas??

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amiee97
    United Statesa year ago
  • I Have Found My Podcast Squad

    I have been an outdoor enthusiast my entire life and more specifically - an outdoor industry retail sales associate for the better part of 14 years. Finding people outside of my immediate work environment and experience to “talk shop” with, can feel very insular and limiting in perspective. Finding the Rock Fight podcast, however, has been a breath of fresh air. Colin and his merry band of outdoor industry misfits 😁 are a delight to listen to: informative, insightful, and entertaining. They giv... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JessieTYCG
    United Statesa year ago
  • Struggle.

    Have worked in the industry for 10+ years and I struggle with every episode, but keep pushing through hoping it gets better. Plus, nobody else is stepping up to speak about these topics. The hosts don’t have a solid background in the industry to speak to topics with the authority they try to. Half the time they pronounce brand names incorrectly and don’t know product offerings. Was excited for an industry podcast to finally take shape but not sure this is it.

    While I love love that there is a f... more

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    klasak31
    United Statesa year ago
  • Jeremiah Johnson

    Not an analysis, but a complete disparaging of a fantastic movie. Will never listen to it again.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Textdgh
    United Statesa year ago

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Fans highlight the show as a go-to resource for staying on top of outdoor industry news and trends.
Some critics dislike the hosts' style or perceived lack of industry depth, citing pronunciation and topic familiarity.
Listeners praise the show for timely outdoor industry coverage and banter that feels like talking with friends.

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The Reinvention of ISPO: Can The Show Find Its Mojo Again?
Q: What does success look like?
Bebbington predicts 25,000 to 30,000 unique visitors and hopes attendees leave energized by the brands, content, connections, and activities, with businesses wanting to return and participate in a bigger and better event.
The Reinvention of ISPO: Can The Show Find Its Mojo Again?
Q: What's going to be different? Like, why should attendees expect a different experience from this iteration than the maybe the past few that they've experienced?
Bebbington says the move to Amsterdam marks a fresh start, with renewed focus on retailers, a million-euro hosted-buyer program, and an energetic event experience that aims to bring the industry together.
Patagonia Just Put Used Gear Next to New. Why Isn't Everyone Else?
Q: Why operate a branded resale platform when shoppers can use peer-to-peer marketplaces or multi-brand resale retailers?
Ottenweller says Patagonia can control product quality, cleaning, tagging and product details, while also extending repair service and its Ironclad Guarantee to resale purchases. She sees branded and broader secondhand marketplaces as complementary when a brand offers a distinct customer experience.
Patagonia Just Put Used Gear Next to New. Why Isn't Everyone Else?
Q: Why did Patagonia decide to integrate Worn Wear into its main website now?
Ottenweller says the change followed years of testing resale and took four years of work, including moving trade-ins in-house, hiring staff for processing and building the digital infrastructure. Putting used products alongside new ones offers customers more choice and makes discovery and marketing more unified.
The Outdoor Industry Stock Market: What Are We Buying & Selling?
Q: Can a national outdoor trade show make a meaningful comeback?
Colin thinks a national show could succeed by becoming a valuable industry gathering place, but says current contenders still need to demonstrate how they will create that kind of community.

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A candid, industry-grounded show that blends sharp market analysis with blunt banter about outdoor brands, trade shows, and culture. Episodes routinely dissect events, campaigns, and retail dynamics while spotlighting brand storytelling, influencer coverage, and authenticity in the outdoor space. Listeners likely value no-nonsense insights, practical industry context, and humor that mirrors casual conversations among peers, with a knack for connecting trendlines to real-world merchandising and consumer behavior. A notable strength is its willingness to challenge conventional narratives and highlight under-the-radar players, making it a useful listen for brand teams, retailers, and media scouts seeking unvarnished perspectives.

A standout t... more

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