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Outdoor Unfiltered

Rock Fight, LLC

Want to know what's REALLY going on in the outdoor industry? Move past the PR speak and platitudes. Get the "why" behind the headlines with the unvarnished truth about the outdoor industry's biggest drivers. Host Eoin Comerford -- former CEO, marketer, and consultant -- brings two decades of industry scars and successes to the table. He’s calling out the missteps, celebrating the innovators, and dissecting the "playbook" used by the world’s leading outdoor brands and retailers. Alongside guest experts, Eoin dives into the topics that actually move the needle: - Market Drivers: Affordability, sustainability, and the "authenticity" gap. - Re...

Episodes · 25

What We Learned from Earnings Season and a New Model for Outdoor Brand Ownership

Nov 2, 2026 · 54m

Top 20 Marketing Mistakes & How to Spark Outdoor Innovation

Oct 26, 2026 · 55m

Has Drinkware Peaked? The Arc'teryx Climbing Store Debate & What AI Actually Means for Outdoor Brands

Oct 19, 2026 · 1h 7m

El Nino's Threat to Outdoor Retail, Arc'teryx's Climbing Store Myth & the End of Coalition Snow

Oct 12, 2026 · 56m

Outdoor Media Summit: What Worked, What Didn't, and Why It Matters

Oct 5, 2026 · 40m

Backcountry's Latest Acquisition & Retail's AI Future with Anne Mezzenga

Sep 28, 2026 · 55m

The Importance of Emerging Brands, Yeti's 2030 Plan, and the Future of Watersports

Sep 21, 2026 · 44m

Is Athletic Footwear Imploding or Exploding? Plus: Youer's Turnaround Playbook

Sep 14, 2026 · 52m

The 2026 Outdoor Brand Report Card! Plus: 118 Years of Paragon Sports

Sep 7, 2026 · 40m

Dick's Sporting Goods, Foot Locker & the Cost of a Bad Forecast

Aug 31, 2026 · 55m

Outdoor Retailer 2026: Did the Reboot Deliver?

Aug 24, 2026 · 57m

Earnings Season Reality Check & Troy Sicotte on Mountain Hardwear's Turnaround

Aug 17, 2026 · 50m

What Killed Accell? Plus: The Fight to Build the Next Great Outdoor Brand!

Aug 10, 2026 · 51m

HOKA's Reality Check & Surf Industry Drama

Aug 3, 2026 · 32m

Tariff's Are Back! Plus: How GRAYL Built a Better Brand

Jul 27, 2026 · 36m

The Changing Face of Outdoor Participation & A Call to Action on Public Lands

Jul 20, 2026 · 50m

What Backcountry Garage Isn't Telling You & 35 Years On The Inside of Patagonia

Jul 13, 2026 · 37m

Why Loyalty Programs Are Coming for Independent Retailers - Plus Why Arc'teryx Is "Junk,"

Jul 6, 2026 · 28m

Is Screen Time Killing Outdoor Outings? Plus: Switchback’s 2027 Shakeup!

Jun 29, 2026 · 37m

Switchback New Orleans Reaction: Did The Show Work In Year 2?

Jun 22, 2026 · 40m

Bonus Episode! The Rock Fight Heads To Oboz

Jun 18, 2026 · 22m

The Hottest Brands We Saw At The GOA Connect Discovery Marketplace!

Jun 15, 2026 · 38m

Beyond the Black Square: Teresa Baker on Inclusivity Action vs. Rhetoric in the Outdoor Industry

Jun 8, 2026 · 29m

Revamping ISPO, Inside KMD's Strategic Review & The Truth Behind Recreation dot Gov

Jun 1, 2026 · 48m

The North Face Turnaround, Lululemon’s Feud, & Shein Buys Everlane

May 25, 2026 · 21m