Best My Kind of Weird Productions Podcasts (2025)

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How Much Can Your Love Life Change in One Summer? 39:17

5d ago39:17

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In 2018, we followed eight listeners as they dated over the course of the summer. We heard about having sex for the first time, being ghosted, downloading and deleting dating apps, and grieving one partner while falling in love with someone new. In this episode, you’ll hear the final check-in with our eight daters (you can listen to the first and s…

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#163 Michael Rosato — Board Lords, Board Culture, Standardized Vs Spray, The Future Of Boards, and Board Grading 2:13:38

3d ago2:13:38

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Michael Rosato is the Director Of Marketing at Tension Climbing, and is also the host of the amazing ‘Board Lord’ series on their YouTube Channel. Michael is also a board lord himself, with sends up to V13 on the TB2. Enjoy this deep dive into board culture, the different kinds of boards, and the future of boards. This episode is supported by ORGAN…

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297: Bizarre injuries, dating, growing up boomer & more. 56:20

3d ago56:20

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Bizarre injuries, dating, growing up boomer & more. Please remember to review, rate, and share the podcast and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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Money Advice For This Weird Moment 1:13:39

12d ago1:13:39

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At a time when inflation, tariffs, and stock market fluctuations are creating confusion and financial strain, we’ve assembled an unlikely panel of experts to answer your money questions, big and small. Our panel includes: Bethel Habte, a financial coach and author of the Deconstructing Money newsletter; Mark Blythe, economics professor at Brown Uni…

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#162 Jonathan Siegrist — What It Takes To Send At Your Limit, Different Climbing Cultures Around The World, and Having Longevity As a Professional In Climbing 2:10:23

11d ago2:10:23

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Jonathan Siegrist, aka J-Star, is one of the top sport climbers in the world, and he has been for at least a decade(s?). He recently sent another 9b in Italy, called Erebor. This wasn’t his in his typical style and he shares how he trained for months before the trip specifically for this line. Jonathan is one of the most experienced and knowledgeab…

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296: Gummy Bear recall, pimp my cat, weird festivals, 80s movie tag lines quiz & more. 59:51

10d ago59:51

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Gummy Bear recall, pimp my cat, weird festivals, 80s movie tag lines quiz & more. Please remember to review, rate, and share the podcast and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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How a Matchmaking Job Inspired a Film About Dating's Secret Economy 46:04

19d ago46:04

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Long before Celine Song was nominated for an Academy Award for her directorial debut, Past Lives, she was a struggling playwright in New York City with a side hustle: matchmaking. In this episode, Celine talks about how that experience inspired the plot of her new A24 movie, Materialists, starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal. This…

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295: Job Talk, Ghostworking and Gen Z Life Skills. Best Sandwich. One's Gotta Go! 1:07:04

17d ago1:07:04

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Job Talk, Ghostworking and Gen Z Life Skills. Best Sandwich. One's Gotta Go! Please remember to review, rate, and share the podcast and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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#161 ‘Good Temps’ — A New Recurring Group Podcast with Carlo Traversi, Will Anglin, Austin Hoyt, and Joshua Horsley 1:51:41

17d ago1:51:41

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Welcome to the first episode of the ‘Good Temps’ podcast! This is a recurring podcast focused on the latest things happening in climbing and what it means for our sport from industry veterans: Carlo Traversi, Will Anglin, Austin Hoyt, and Joshua Horsley. SHOW NOTES: Carlo’s Instagram Will’s Instagram Austin’s Instagram Josh’s Instagram The Dark Sid…

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Betraying a Friendship to Get a Viral Story 1:04:37

26d ago1:04:37

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When blogger AJ Daulerio broke the Brett Favre sexting scandal in 2010, it became one of the biggest stories of his career. But it came at a cost: he had betrayed Jenn Sterger, the woman at the center of the story, who had confided in him as a friend and explicitly asked him not to name her. The fallout was immediate and lasting. Jenn became the ta…

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#160 Hamish McArthur — Going ‘Invisible Man’, Sending Megatron And NOMTW, and What Achieving Your Potential Actually Means 1:44:40

24d ago1:44:40

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Hamish McArthur has been making huge headlines in the climbing world lately with his send of the highly sought after second ascent of Megatron [V17]. He quickly followed that up with another V17 second ascent of No One Mourns The Wicked, on his first session! Yes, that’s right, Hamish sent a V17 in a few hours. Hamish is an incredible person throug…

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Why Chef José Andrés Googled ‘How to Be a Father’ 41:05

1M ago41:05

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José Andrés is at the helm of more than a dozen restaurants and is famous for the humanitarian work that his organization World Central Kitchen does everywhere from Haiti to Gaza. But when it comes to parenting, José says he’s often felt less than confident. In this episode, he discusses his somewhat rocky upbringing in Spain, his successes and str…

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293: Fast Food Fight Club! Doing Stupid Things That Cost You Money! Would You Rather? 57:05

1M ago57:05

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Fast Food Fight Club! Doing Stupid Things That Cost You Money! Would You Rather? Please remember to review, rate, and share the podcast and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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#159 Dave MacLeod [Part 2] — Be The Lightest Possible FOREVER, How To Peak For a Specific Moment, and Why Cutting Calories Is The Last Resort 1:17:03

1M ago1:17:03

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You know him, you love him — Dave MacLeod (again!). This episode was ‘snipped’ from the original, #158, and focuses on a nuanced discussion of nutrition. It felt very different from the other topics so we made it a standalone. THIS EPISODE IS SUPPORTED BY Tension Climbing! Tension makes the best climbing training tools on the planet. SHOW NOTES: Po…

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Your IRL Dating Stories 54:35

1M ago54:35

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A man delivers an unforgettable pickup line. A woman asks her Uber driver out on a date. A rancher swears off men and then, years later, suddenly develops feelings for the guy down the road. This week, listeners share offline dating stories for the ages, including charming meet-cutes, frustrating missed connections, and happily ever afters. We also…

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#158 Dave MacLeod — You Can’t Avoid Risk, The Right Definition Of Bold Climbing, Low Confidence Is Good, and Why Being Great Means Being Different 1:56:10

1M ago1:56:10

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You know him, you love him — Dave MacLeod. This episode focuses on boldness and risk in climbing, as well as some of the key theme’s in his latest book, Moving The Needle. THIS EPISODE IS SUPPORTED BY ORGANIC CLIMBING! Simply put, Organic makes the best and highest quality crashpads. SHOW NOTES: Dave MacLeod’s Instagram Dave MacLeod’s YouTube Chann…

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292: Men vs Gorilla! Song Talk. End of School Year. Stupid Criminals. 1:04:06

1M ago1:04:06

1:04:06

Men vs Gorilla! Song Talk. End of School Year. Stupid Criminals. Please remember to review, rate, and share the podcast and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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Isabel Allende on Grief, Ayahuasca, and Dating After 70 53:01

2M ago53:01

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Isabel Allende didn’t publish her first book until she was 39, after losing nearly everything in the wake of the Chilean military coup. More than four decades later, she’s become one of the most beloved Spanish-language authors, with over 80 million copies of her books sold worldwide. After political exile, writing books became Allende’s way of mak…

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#157 Josh Lowell — World's Best Climbing Films, Reel Rock 19, What Made Sharma Different, Climbing Is ‘Badass’, and How To Make Something Great 2:23:37

2M ago2:23:37

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Josh Lowell is THE guy behind the camera and computer who has made all of your favorite climbing videos over the past 25+ years. He is one of the founders of Big UP Productions, Reel Rock, and was the director of The Dawn Wall. The guy even has 2 Emmy’s under his belt! Josh shares all of his amazing stories from starting out as an OG dirtbag, picki…

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291: Blue Origin. Restaurant Discount. Travel Stories. Tales from Gen Z and What Kind of Race? 44:39

2M ago44:39

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Blue Origin. Restaurant Discount. Travel Stories. Tales from Gen Z and What Kind of Race? Synopsis: Please remember to review, rate, and share the podcast and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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The Patient and Cunning Work of Defending LGBTQ Rights with a Republican Supermajority 56:14

2M ago56:14

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In West Virginia, Republicans hold one of the largest supermajorities in the country, and it’s growing. Just 11 Democrats — down from 14 last year — are in the 134-member Legislature. It's a political reality that isn't necessarily conducive to advancing LGBTQ rights. But that's Andrew Schneider's job. As head of Fairness West Virginia, Andrew has …

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#156 Tim, My Dude — When Olympians Go Rock Climbing, The Best Red Rocks Season Ever, Are Soft Shoes Better Than Stiff Ones, and How To Have A Successful Trip 2:10:10

2M ago2:10:10

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Tim, my dude, [aka Tim Kang] is back on the pod for another fun episode. Tim and Josh talk about the latest big news stories in climbing and then get into their latest climbing experience. For Tim that means sending Trieste, an iconic Red Rocks V14, while being a ‘weekend warrior’. For Josh that means his recent big trip to the historic bouldering …

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289: Robots, Dreams and other Miscellaneous News! 53:22

2M ago53:22

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Robots, Dreams and other Miscellaneous News! Please remember to review, rate, and share the podcast and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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#155 [BONUS] Kevin Thibault — All About Karma, The State Of Development In Font, and 9A Slabs By Kids?! 47:02

2M ago47:02

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This is a behind the scenes discussion right after Episode #154 was finished. Kevin Thibault and Josh go deep on the legendary ‘Karma’, the current development happening in Font, skin management, and the issues of weight vs performance. We hope you enjoy this peek into what happens right after episodes are “finished”! THIS EPISODE IS SUPPORTED BY T…

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Are Airline Pilots Allowed to Be Depressed? 54:32

2M ago54:32

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To fly a plane, pilots must prove to the Federal Aviation Administration that they’re physically and mentally fit. But when it comes to mental health, the rules are complicated and, some say, outdated. Pilots who need antidepressants are limited to a short list of approved medications and must take a mandatory six-month leave. Even common diagnoses…

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#154 Kevin Thibault — A Lifetime In Fontainebleau, Circuits / Pof / Chipping / Nazi’s, Good vs Great Climbers In Font, and Does Climbing Need Weightclasses? 2:03:51

2M ago2:03:51

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Kevin Thibault is a fixture in the Fontainebleau scene. He grew up there, started climbing there, and continues to climb there for almost 40 years now! It runs in the family too, his Dad climbed there and was the one who brushed the legendary ‘Karma’ which was sent by Fred Nicole and became one of the most famous boulder problems in the world. Hear…

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How the ‘Subway Takes’ Guy Became His Own Nepo Baby 56:19

2M ago56:19

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Kareem Rahma, host of the viral web series Subway Takes, says he’s been working since he was 14 and hasn’t really taken a break. In high school, he worked service jobs. In college, he bought and re-sold motorcycles, jeans, and whatever else he thought he could flip. This week on the show, Kareem explains why he’s had so many jobs, including posts a…

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288: Customer Service. Most Depressing. Uber Lost and Found! 37:30

2M ago37:30

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Customer Service. Most Depressing. Uber Lost and Found!

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#153 Tyler Thompson — This Is The Most Fun You Can Have Climbing, Why 14a In America Is Like 9a In Europe, and How Sport Climbing Rewards Time On Rock More Than Bouldering 1:37:02

2M ago1:37:02

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Tyler Thompson is one of the best young sport climbers in America with multiple 5.15 ascents and over 100 5.14 sends. Tyler shares his perspectives on sport climbing in America and why sport climbing hasn’t grown as quickly as bouldering. And we get to hear some of his hard earned wisdom about how to become and better climber and why there are no s…

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Scorpion Venom and Coffee Enemas Didn't Cure My Mother's Cancer 44:18

2M ago44:18

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At a time when skepticism about conventional medicine has become even more mainstream, we’re revisiting a story about the causes and effects of that mistrust. Archie Matlow’s mother refused to get a surgery that could have saved her life, which led to her and Archie trying to love each other while bitterly at odds. You can listen to the full audio …

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#152 Ned Feehally — Training For Micro Edges, Being A ‘Good’ Climber Vs Doing A Big Number, 9A Paddle Dyno’s, and A Standardized Beastmaker Board?! 1:31:04

2M ago1:31:04

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Ned Feehally is an absolute legend from the UK. He’s one of the founders of the iconic climbing company, Beastmaker, and he’s flashed up to V14. How’s that for an intro?! Ned also wrote one of the best books on training — “Beastmaking”, and lately he’s been working on 2 new companies he started with his wife, Shauna Coxsey, “Foxy Climbing” and “Min…

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287: Leaving Kids At McDonalds. Being Manly. New and Different Products. Movie Quiz. 1:06:39

2M ago1:06:39

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Leaving Kids At McDonalds. Being Manly. New and Different Products. Movie Quiz. Please remember to review, rate, and share the podcast and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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Laughing About Hard Things 1:11:29

3M ago1:11:29

1:11:29

Alongside life's darkest moments there often are moments of absurdity that make us laugh. In this episode, from a live San Francisco comedy festival in January, Anna and guests talk about the special kind of comedy born of something sad. Comedians Guy Branum and Carl Tart share stories of writing a sitcom about Zoom-era social relationships. Chanel…

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#151 Shauna Coxsey — The One Thing You Can’t Train, Olympics Are Harder Than Parenting, and The Difference Between Motivation and Commitment 1:44:29

3M ago1:44:29

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Shauna Coxsey is an 2x All Around Bouldering World Cup Winner, an 11x Gold Medalist, An Olympian, The First British Woman to do V12, V13, V14, and she’s a Mom. Since becoming a Mom, Shauna is back in top form and quickly sending multiple V14’s this past year. Shauna is an incredible athlete in every sense of the word and in this episode she shows e…

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286: Would You Rather. Employee Videos. Bad Public Behavior. Doordash Collaboration. 54:52

3M ago54:52

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Would You Rather. Employee Videos. Bad Public Behavior. Doordash Collaboration. Please remember to review, rate, and share the podcast and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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#150 [BONUS] Emil Abrahamsson — Long Term YouTube Goals, Recommendations To The Pro’s, Will Ondra Flash V15?, and The # Of V17’s In The World 18:02

3M ago18:02

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This is a behind the scenes discussion right after Episode #149 was finished. Emil shares his longterm goals for YouTube and climbing media in general. Emil shares what he thinks current pro climbers could do better in the media space. Josh and Emil also discuss the number of V17’s in the world as well as the possibility of Adam Ondra flashing V15 …

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A Middle-Aged Couple Made Porn to Spice Things Up. Then One of Them Got Fired. 52:33

3M ago52:33

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When Joe Gow was fired from his position as chancellor and professor at the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse, his superiors said it was due to “abhorrent” behavior. Joe had made porn videos with his wife Carmen and uploaded them onto the internet under the name “Sexy Happy Couple.” This week, Joe and Carmen tell their side of the story and expl…

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285: Weather, Oddities, Special Cheetos and Stupid Criminals! 1:07:40

3M ago1:07:40

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Oddities, Special Cheetos and Stupid Criminals! Please remember to review, rate, and share the podcast and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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#149 Emil Abrahamsson — Avoiding Audience Capture, Winning The Arnold Classic, Why He’s A “Lunatic”, and Gaining The Right Kind Of Weight 1:35:23

3M ago1:35:23

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Emil Abrahamsson is one of the most famous climbers today because of his incredibly popular YouTube channel. Some of his videos have been viewed over 10 million times! Emil also is an incredibly strong climber with sends as hard as V15. Find out how Emil balance YouTube with his love of climbing and how he responds to those that say he’s just a ‘Yo…

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#148 [BONUS] Kenny Suh — MORE Shocking Industry Tell All, How Most Shoe Companies Came To Exist, and $300 Climbing Shoes?! 48:10

3M ago48:10

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This is a continuation of the last episode with Kenny, #147. Please listen to that episode first for context! Kenny and Josh hop back on to explore even more drama and links between Mad Rock and 5.10, Evolv, Butora, Red Chili, Black Diamond, So iLL, La Sportiva, Scarpa, Mammut, Edelrid, Yosemite Bum, Cypher... did we forget anyone? Oh ya, Unparrall…

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Life After Blowing It All Up: A Sugar Baby Story Revisited 49:31

3M ago49:31

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In 2020, we made an episode about a listener who cheated on his wife with sex workers and was going through a divorce. He told us the idea to go on the website Seeking Arrangement came from an episode we made about sugar babies. A few weeks ago we called “Ethan” back to see what’s changed in his life since our first conversation, and how he navigat…

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284: Plane Full of Poo! News Story Typos and Facebook Fun. 42:59

3M ago42:59

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Plane Full of Poo! News Story Typos and Facebook Fun. Please remember to review, rate, and share the podcast and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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#147 Kenny Suh — Shocking Industry Tell All (The NDA’s Have EXPIRED), Who Actually Makes Your Shoes?, CEO Of Mad Rock, “Finger Condoms”, and Shoes In 2030 Will Be Made Like This 1:41:49

3M ago1:41:49

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Kenny Suh is the CEO of Mad Rock. Kenny tells us all of the behind the scenes of how climbing shoes are made, WHO actually makes them, the impossible tradeoffs in rubber, how shoes will be made in the future, and some of the innovations of the past and the potential ones in the future. Really fun one that exposes the behind the scenes of shoe makin…

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Call It ‘A Midlife Awakening’ 58:21

3M ago58:21

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Anna talks to writer Ada Calhoun, author most recently of the novel Crush, about a married woman succumbing to extramarital temptation (she wrote it while she herself was separating from her husband) and then to comedian Rosebud Baker about her new Netflix comedy special, The Mother Lode, which is all about late-stage pregnancy and early motherhood…

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#146 Chris Weidner — First 14c At 50, The Invention Of Kneepads, Member #112 At The 1st US Gym, and How Ice Climbing Helped Chris Send 14c 1:54:25

3M ago1:54:25

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Chris Weidner just sent his first 14c at the young age of 50 years old. Hidden beneath that spectacular achievement is a pyramid of climbing all over the world in many different styles, from FA’ing multi pitch 5.13 trad to summiting mountains in Alaska and Argentina. All of this started when he became member #112 at the first climbing gym in the US…

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283: Beaten To Death With a Baseball?? Lochness Job Opportunity! Florida Man Games. St. Pats Trivia and more! 51:31

3M ago51:31

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283: Beaten To Death With a Baseball?? Lochness Job Opportunity! Florida Man Games. St. Pats Trivia and more! Please give us a 5 star review if you enjoy the show!

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#145 [BONUS] Chris Schulte — Throw It All Away, Fontainebleau Recommendations, and Earning ‘Those Moments’ 14:44

3M ago14:44

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This is a behind the scenes discussion with Chris Schulte, right after Episode #144 was finished. We hope you enjoy this peek into what happens right after episodes are “finished”! Don’t miss Episode #144 for context! SHOW NOTES: Chris Schulte’s Instagram Chris Schulte’s Black Diamond Page Chris Schulte’s Testpiece Episode #144 Support the show Sup…

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From Uncertainty to Total Chaos, Your Stories About the New Trump Term 55:14

4M ago55:14

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Since the inauguration in January, we’ve been getting emails and voice recordings from people whose lives have been thrust into uncertainty due to changes made by the Trump administration. Many federal workers and people who rely on federal money have lost their jobs. Others feel vulnerable and uncertain. This week, we’ll hear from a range of peopl…

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#144 Chris Schulte — Chasing Adventure And History, The Origins Of ‘Compression’ Climbing, Bouldering In The 1800’s, and Why “Leave No Trace” Doesn’t Scale 2:03:56

4M ago2:03:56

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Chris Schulte has been there and FA’d that. You may know of Chris, but you probably haven’t met him because Chris likes to stay off the beaten path. Way off the beaten path! In this episode Chris drops so much knowledge and history about climbing that no matter who you are you’ll enjoy some new stories that you haven’t heard before. SHOW NOTES: Chr…

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282: Hiring For The Season? China Student Gets Rid Of Girlfriend! Cliffhanger From Last Weeks Podcast! 38:54

4M ago38:54

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Hiring For The Season? China Student Gets Rid Of Girlfriend! Cliffhanger From Last Weeks Podcast! Please remember to review, rate, and share the podcast and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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