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...
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Sep 28, 2026 · 55:44
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…
Sep 21, 2026 · 44:38
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…
Sep 14, 2026 · 52:32
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…
Sep 7, 2026 · 40:53
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…
Aug 31, 2026 · 55:53
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…
Aug 24, 2026 · 57:07
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…
Aug 17, 2026 · 50:40
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),…
Aug 10, 2026 · 51:05
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,…
Aug 3, 2026 · 32:59
Today 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…
Jul 27, 2026 · 36:57
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…
Jul 20, 2026 · 50:10
Eoin Comerford breaks down the Trump administration's proclamations that effectively erased Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments — including what the…
Jul 13, 2026 · 37:36
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…
Jul 6, 2026 · 28:49
Today 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…
Jun 29, 2026 · 37:33
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…
Jun 22, 2026 · 40:42
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…
Jun 18, 2026 · 22:34
On 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…
Jun 15, 2026 · 38:45
In this episode, we take you inside the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (GOA) Connect show and the newly expanded, high-energy Grassroots Discovery Marketplace. We examine the shifts…
Jun 8, 2026 · 29:54
In this episode of Outdoor Unfiltered, Eoin sits down with Teresa Baker, the co-director and co-founder of the Outdoor Diversity Alliance (ODA) and the unofficial queen of…
Jun 1, 2026 · 48:10
Dive beyond the PR spin with Outdoor Unfiltered, your insider look into the outdoor industry's biggest shifts. In this episode, host Eoin Comerford breaks down why KMD Brands --…
May 25, 2026 · 21:38
In this episode of Outdoor Unfiltered , host Eoin Comerford pulls back the curtain on major shifts hitting the outdoor and apparel markets. We analyze the 4-year financial…
May 18, 2026 · 48:44
Dive deep into the real numbers behind the outdoor industry with host Eoin Comerford in Episode 12 of Outdoor Unfiltered . In this episode, we unpack REI’s fiscal 2025 financial…
May 11, 2026 · 32:22
Join Eoin Comerford on Outdoor Unfiltered as we strip away the PR speak to examine the real forces driving the outdoor industry. In this episode, we tackle the "elephant in the…
May 4, 2026 · 37:27
This episode of Outdoor Unfiltered dives into the data behind retail relationships and the future of industry gatherings. Host Eoin Comerford reveals the latest Partnership…
Apr 27, 2026 · 40:10
This episode of Outdoor Unfiltered dives deep into the shifting landscape of tariffs and retail strategy. Host Eoin Comerford breaks down why the White House pivoted on IEEPA…
Apr 20, 2026 · 40:58
Join host Eoin Comerford on Outdoor Unfiltered for an inside look at the business of the outdoors. In this episode, we tackle the viral news of Allbirds pivoting toward AI…
Apr 13, 2026 · 33:45
This episode of Outdoor Unfiltered dives deep into the shifting landscape of the outdoor industry. Host Eoin Comerford breaks down critical first-quarter sales data from Academy…
Apr 6, 2026 · 38:46
Is the classic outdoor gear shop model dead? In this episode of Outdoor Unfiltered, host Eoin Comerford explores why iconic retailers like Wilderness Exchange, Summit Hut, and…
Mar 30, 2026 · 37:41
Go beyond the PR spin with Eoin Comerford , former CEO and industry advisor, as he deconstructs the business mechanics of the outdoor world. In this episode of Outdoor Unfiltered…
Mar 23, 2026 · 31:05
In this episode of Outdoor Unfiltered, host and former CEO Eoin Comerford dissects the collapse of Eddie Bauer and the "vampire" licensing model that is hollowing out iconic…
Mar 16, 2026 · 36:13
Today on Outdoor Unfiltered , Eoin Comerford breaks down the news that REI is cutting pay and benefits for employees as the co-op struggles to return to profitability. After four…
Mar 9, 2026 · 37:17
Move past the PR speak and into the boardroom. In this episode of Outdoor Unfiltered , host Eoin Comerford breaks down the latest strategic shifts from the industry’s biggest…
Mar 2, 2026 · 31:34
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…
Feb 26, 2026 · 1:02
Tired of the PR spin and LinkedIn platitudes? Outdoor Unfiltered is a new podcast hosted by industry veteran Eoin Comerford that digs into what’s actually driving the outdoor…
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