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Outdoor Unfiltered

Outdoor Unfiltered

By: Rock Fight LLC
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 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.Copyright 2026 Rock Fight, LLC
Episodes
  • Tariff Decision Explained, Outdoor Earnings & Sustainability Under Attack

    Tariff Decision Explained, Outdoor Earnings & Sustainability Under Attack
    Mar 2 2026

    Is the outdoor industry in trouble, or just in transition?

    Host Eoin Comerford is joined by industry icon Kristin Hostetter (former Editor-in-Chief of SNEWS) to pull back the curtain on why sustainability is currently under fire and what the "Trump Tariffs" reversal actually means for your wallet.

    In this debut episode of Outdoor Unfiltered, we move past the PR fluff to give you the "why" behind the headlines.

    What we’re digging into today:

    • The Supreme Court vs. The Tariffs: Eoin breaks down how brands might get their refunds and why your gear probably won't get cheaper anytime soon.
    • Earnings Season Reality Check: What do the latest results tell us about where the market is heading? Why are footwear brands like Hoka and Birkenstock winning while the rest of the US market lags?
    • Sustainability Under Attack: Kristin Hostetter shares her raw take on the repeal of scientific findings and why Patagonia’s latest "transparency report" is being called greenwashing by some and a blueprint by others.

    Connect with us:

    • Follow Eoin Comerford: www.linkedin.com/in/eoincomerford
    • Email the show: OutdoorUnfilteredPod@gmail.com
    • Rate & Review: If you enjoyed this deep dive, please leave a 5-star review!

    Outdoor Unfiltered is part of the Rock Fight podcast network.

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