On this episode, we sit down with Evan from Bear Mountain Studios! We dive into the world of artistic glassblowing, discuss the challenges of creating viral content, and explore the innovation behind their Puffco attachments. Evan also shares the wild story behind building a massive 30-foot bong and how he's found a loophole to beat the social media algorithm. We also put some of Bear Mountain Studio's latest pieces to the test and get into some character-building exercises. Tune in to hear about:
-The origins of Bear Mountain Studios and the story behind their move to Colorado
-How they design and test their Puffco attachments for maximum airflow and performance
-The creation of the 30-foot bong and the logistics of hitting it from a scissor lift -How they found a loophole to beat the algorithm with their art
-Puffcon 2025 and their plans to host challenges at their booth -The "Pivot Challenge" and other activities for attendees to participate in
-The importance of staying consistent and having fun with your work
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction & The Algorithm Problem
5:00 - Reintroducing Bear Mountain Studios
15:00 - New Quartz Projects
20:00 - The Daily Grind
25:00 - Puffco Contraptions
30:00 - The Team Effort
35:00 - The Scientific Side of Glassblowing
40:00 - Stacking Puffcos 45:00 - Puffcon 2025
50:00 - Testing the Mocha Pivot
55:00 - Building a 30-Foot Bong
60:00 - Guinness World Records
65:00 - The Benefits of a Pivot
70:00 - Mushrooms & Microdosing
75:00 - Nikola Tesla's Lab
78:00 - Puffcon Booth Challenges
80:00 - The Importance of Consistency
81:00 - Where to Find Bear Mountain Studios & Conclusion
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