Oct 26, 202655 min
Today on Outdoor Unfiltered, host Eoin Comerford (former CEO, advisor to outdoor brands, and founder of Outsize Consulting) breaks down the top 20 sales and marketing mistakes he sees emerging outdoor brands make. Then...
About this Podcast:
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. - Retail Reality: What’s actually happening on the floor vs. the boardroom. - Future-Proofing: Connecting you to the insiders shaping where the industry goes next. Stop skimming the surface. Hit play to get better informed, more connected, and a step ahead of the competition. It’s way more interesting down here.
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What is Outdoor Unfiltered about?
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.
What has Outdoor Unfiltered covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Top 20 Marketing Mistakes & How to Spark Outdoor Innovation" (26 October 2026, 55 minutes), "Has Drinkware Peaked? The Arc'teryx Climbing Store Debate & What AI Actually Means for Outdoor Brands" (19 October 2026, 68 minutes), and "El Nino's Threat to Outdoor Retail, Arc'teryx's Climbing Store Myth & the End of Coalition Snow" (12 October 2026, 57 minutes).
How often does Outdoor Unfiltered publish?
Outdoor Unfiltered publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 46 minutes.
How hard is it to get booked on Outdoor Unfiltered?
Booking probability for Outdoor Unfiltered is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Outdoor Unfiltered requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Outdoor Unfiltered's contact route on record: verified email.
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Oct 19, 20261h 8mIn this episode of Outdoor Unfiltered, Eoin Comerford asks whether the drinkware category has officially peaked, examining the latest earnings data from Hydro Flask parent Helen of Troy, Yeti, Newell Brands' Contigo and...
Episode #34
El Nino's Threat to Outdoor Retail, Arc'teryx's Climbing Store Myth & the End of Coalition Snow
Oct 12, 202657 minToday on Outdoor Unfiltered, Eoin Comerford breaks down how a historic super El Nino could devastate cold-weather apparel and outerwear sales this fall and winter, drawing on lessons from the 2015-2016 season that...
Oct 5, 202641 minRecorded live from the Outdoor Media Summit in Asheville, North Carolina, Eoin Comerford is joined by Colin True and Shawnté Salabert to break down everything that happened at OMS. From an unexpected black bear sighting...
- Sep 28, 202656 min
This week on Outdoor Unfiltered, Eoin Comerford breaks down Backcountry's acquisition of Velofix and what it means for online bike sales, mobile bike service, and parent company CSC Generation's value-driven playbook...
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- Sep 21, 202645 min
Today on the show Eoin Comerford breaks down why new brand discovery is the lifeblood of specialty retail, drawing on examples like Hoka, CamelBak, Jetboil, and Gnara's GoFly zipper to illustrate how emerging brands...
- Sep 14, 202653 min
On this episode of Outdoor Unfiltered, host Eoin Comerford breaks down Circana's latest outdoor industry sales data, showing flat dollar sales but a 4% drop in units, and puts it side by side with Grassroots Outdoor...
- Sep 7, 202641 min
Today on Outdoor Unfiltered Eoin Comerford breaks down the results of his ongoing Brand-Retailer Partnership Score, grading 32 leading outdoor brands including Black Diamond, HOK On, The North Face, Patagonia, and more...
- Aug 31, 202656 min
Dick's Sporting Goods just posted a quarter where the core business grew almost 5% and the stock still dropped 30.7%. Today on the show Eoin Comerford breaks down what actually broke: the Foot Locker acquisition, CEO Ed...
- Aug 24, 202657 min
Eoin Comerford breaks down whether Outdoor Retailer 2026 delivered after its move from Salt Lake City to Minneapolis and its shift to an August date. He shares his own read on the show floor, then sits down with OR show...
- Aug 17, 202651 min
This week I break down Q2 earnings across the outdoor and active industry, including Yeti, On, Wolverine Worldwide (Merrell, Saucony), VF Corp (The North Face, Timberland, Vans), Birkenstock, Clarus Group (Black...
- Aug 10, 202651 min
Eoin Comerford breaks down the insolvency of Accell Group -- parent company of Raleigh, Haibike, Ghost, Lapierre, Winora, and Babboe -- and explains why KKR's leveraged buyout, not the cycling market itself, is what...
Episode #24
HOKA's Reality Check & Surf Industry Drama
Aug 3, 202633 minToday on the show Eoin Comerford breaks down La Jolla Group's surprise decision to drop the O'Neill license after 33 years and what a sealed legal battle with Sisco Textiles might reveal about what actually happened...
- Jul 27, 202637 min
Today on the pod Eoin Comerford breaks down the week's biggest trade policy news, digs into Fenix Group's Q2 results, and sits down with GRAYL co-founder Travis Merrigan to talk building a water filtration brand from a...
- Jul 20, 202650 min
Eoin Comerford breaks down the Trump administration's proclamations that effectively erased Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments — including what the termination of the tribal co-management...
- Jul 13, 202638 min
Today on the show Eoin Comerford breaks down what Backcountry Garage is actually asking of emerging outdoor brands and whether it's worth it, Grassroots Outdoor Alliance's positive mid-year results, and what's next for...
Episode #20
Why Loyalty Programs Are Coming for Independent Retailers - Plus Why Arc'teryx Is "Junk,"
Jul 6, 202629 minToday on the show Eoin Comerford breaks down the outdoor industry's paid loyalty arms race — from Dick's Sporting Goods' new Scorecard Plus tier to Backcountry's Summit Club Plus and REI's co-op membership — and...
- Jun 29, 202638 min
In this episode of Outdoor Unfiltered, host Eoin Comerford breaks through the PR speak to deliver critical insights on the outdoor industry's evolving landscape. First, we unpack the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA)...
- Jun 22, 202641 min
What is the purpose of an outdoor trade show beyond sales? Live from the floor of Switchback in New Orleans, Eoin Comerford sits down with thru-hiking expert Shawnté Salabert (Gear Abby) to break down the hits, the...
Episode #17
Bonus Episode! The Rock Fight Heads To Oboz
Jun 18, 202623 minOn this special bonus episode of Outdoor Unfiltered, Eoin welcomes the founders of The Rock Fight -- Colin True and Producer Dave Karstad. Colin and Dave share why they decided to go out on top with the Rock Fight at...
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Director of the Centre for Future Infrastructure, Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan Health
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