Best High Heels Magazine Podcasts (2026)

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THANK YOU for 2025 & IRL Talks: Chrigel Glanzmann (ELUVEITIE)| Bleeding Metal Podcast 5.19 14:50

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Join Kiki in the final episode of 2025 as she reflects on the journey of the Bleeding Metal podcast. This episode then features a candid conversation with Chrigel Glanzmann from ELUVEITIE, recorded before the concert in Helsinki during the band’s tour with ARCH ENEMY. Dive into discussions about resilience, following dreams, and the evolving inclus…

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EP 289: Christian Beckwith — The 10th Mountain Division, WW2 Guerrilla Warfare Stories, and the Birth of Modern Climbing Gear 1:49:40

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Christian Beckwith is the former editor of The American Alpine Journal and Alpinist Magazine, and the creator of the award-winning podcast, Ninety-Pound Rucksack. We talked about the formation of the 10th Mountain Division in WW2, the breaking of Hitler’s Gothic Line, stories of mountain gorilla warfare, gear innovations that changed climbing forev…

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IRL Talks: Ian Roberts aka. Tank the Tech | Bleeding Metal Podcast 5.18 19:44

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In this short but very special episode of the Bleeding Metal Podcast, Tank The Tech discusses his experiences as ELECTRIC CALLBOY’s tour manager, as well as the challenges of moving to Germany, and the realities of touring with an internationally acclaimed band. Tank emphasizes the importance of transparency in the music industry and the backlash h…

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EP 288: Carol Simpson Returns — Life After 80 Years Old, Longevity Routines, and Training for a World Record 1:48:02

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Carol Simpson returns to the podcast to talk about life after 80 years old, and everything she does to stay healthy and climb hard. We talked about making the move to Salt Lake, discovering Dr. Peter Attia, her health routines, training for a world record in grip strength, balance training, rediscovering art, and much more. The Nugget Training App …

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Pod Friends: Remote Songwriting & Production w/ Cody Johnstone | Bleeding Metal Podcast 5.17 47:14

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In this episode of the Bleeding Metal Podcast, host Kiki talks to podcast friend and music producer Cody Johnstone, who shares his journey from a young musician in Canada to a successful producer and session musician. Cody discusses his influences, his work with Lindsay Schoolcraft, and his unique experiences creating wrestling themes. Together the…

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Living Loudly w/ Bif Naked | Bleeding Metal Podcast 5.16 29:07

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In this episode of the Bleeding Metal Podcast, host Kiki interviews Canadian rock icon Bif Naked, who discusses the new documentary about her life, her experiences in the Rock scene of the 80s, her journey through cancer, and her thoughts on feminism and the music industry. Bif shares her insights on the changes in the live music scene, her way of …

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EP 287: Domen Škofic — The Red Bull Plane Project, Rediscovering Passion in Flatanger, and Trying Silence 9c 1:43:59

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Domen Škofic is a Slovenian professional climber and a 5x World Cup gold medalist. We talked about his Red Bull Plane Climb project, skydiving, building a climbing gym with his father, retiring from the competition circuit, taking up archery, rediscovering his passion for climbing, sending Move 9b/+ in Flatanger, trying Silence 9c with Sean Rabouto…

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Pod Friends: Metal gossip w/ Karina Coss (Henki Press) | Bleeding Metal Podcast 5.15 33:51

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In this episode of the series “Pod Friends” of the Bleeding Metal Podcast, Kiki welcomes fellow Metal journalist Karina Coss from Henki Press. They discuss their friendship, their journeys into metal journalism, and the cultural nuances of music in Finland and Latin America. Karina shares her journey from being a music lover to bringing Henki Press…

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EP 286: Steve Moss — Why Discomfort Fuels Breakthroughs, Double V12 Days at Age 40, and 455 V-Points in 24 Hours 2:47:25

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Steve Moss is a high-level boulderer and the co-founder of a brewery and pizzeria in Spokane, WA. We talked about finding climbing at age 24, his breakthrough season climbing three V12s in less than two weeks at age 40, why discomfort helps us grow, his training routine for the past year, building a successful brewery and pizzeria from the ground u…

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Beauty Standards w/ FACE YOURSELF | Bleeding Metal Podcast 5.14 29:05

2M ago29:05

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In this episode of the Bleeding Metal podcast, host Kiki interviews Corey Doremus from the band FACE YOURSELF. They discuss the band's journey, their recent EP release called “Fury”, and the band’s collaborative songwriting process. Corey shares insights into his musical influences, the impact of technology on music production, and the themes explo…

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Pod Friends: Album Reviews w/ Savvier Nelson (LEECHCRAFT) | Bleeding Metal Podcast 5.13 35:36

2M ago35:36

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In this episode of the Bleeding Metal Podcast, host Kiki starts a new series of episodes called “Pod Friends” by welcoming Savvier Nelson, the Finnish multi-instrumentalist and vocalist behind LEECHCRAFT, to discuss his musical journey, the evolution of his project, and the release of a new album. They explore themes of self-promotion, the challeng…

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EP 285: Tyler Stableford — Finding More Joy in Climbing, Breaking Plateaus, and Inputs Over Outcomes 1:57:31

2M ago1:57:31

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Tyler Stableford is a lifelong climber and psychotherapist specializing in trauma resolution and treatment-resistant conditions. We talked about how to find more joy in our climbing, whether high performers are happier, controlling the inputs while releasing attachment to outcomes, what to do with anxiety before we climb, how to break mental platea…

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Downfalls of society w/ DEVIL MAY CARE | Bleeding Metal Podcast 5.12 34:01

2M ago34:01

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In this episode of the Bleeding Metal Podcast, host Kiki interviews Lukas from the German band DEVIL MAY CARE. They discuss the band's unique social media initiative, 'Downfall of the Week,' which highlights societal and environmental issues. Lukas shares his journey into music, his activism with Sea Shepherd, and the band's commitment to addressin…

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IRL Talks: BLEED FROM WITHIN | Bleeding Metal Podcast 5.11 22:47

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EP 284: Four PTs — The Case for Taking a Break, Heel Hooking Injuries, & Off-the-Wall Strength Training 1:24:39

3M ago1:24:39

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Dr. Jared Vagy returns to the podcast and is joined by three physical therapy students and graduates, Sarah Kremer, Dawson Freeze, and Michael Larson. We talked about three recent articles covering the benefits of seasonality for maximizing climbing performance, rehabbing and preventing common knee injuries while heel hooking, and off-the-wall stre…

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NEW LAUNCH: The Nugget Training App is Live 3:26

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The Nugget Training App is the ultimate hub for every training session I've discussed with my guests on the podcast. Get guided sessions, track your progress, schedule your training, and more. New features coming soon. Check it out at training.thenuggetclimbing.comBy Steven Dimmitt

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We're not releasing our NOTHING MORE session | Tuska Forum by Bleeding Metal 2025 7:56

3M ago7:56

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Hosts Kiki and Martha discuss their decision to not release the last of the sessions of Tuska Forum by Bleeding Metal 2025. In the live interview that has now been archived, Mark Vollelunga and Daniel Oliver told NOTHING MORE's stories, from their religious beginnings in San Antonio, Texas, to their worldwide success, and how they find and spread h…

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Encouragement: live interview with BATTLE BEAST | Tuska Forum by Bleeding Metal 2025 24:52

3M ago24:52

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On the third and last day of Tuska Festival, there still were some wonderful conversations happening at Tuska Forum by Bleeding Metal. On this episode, Kiki and Martha bring you the story behind BATTLE BEAST’s stage outfits and how every detail of the Finnish band’s performance and music is meant to empower you. Tune in to learn how Noora Louhimo a…

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EP 283: Adrian Ballinger — The Mental and Physical Grind of High-Altitude Climbing, and Lessons for Every Climber 2:11:23

4M ago2:11:23

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Adrian Ballinger is a renowned alpinist and mountain guide, and has summited Mt. Everest and K2 without supplemental oxygen. We talked about his childhood, misconceptions about what he does, what climbing Everest is actually like, skiing above 8,000 meters, risking his life to send K2, sending Fall of Man 5.13b, how mountaineering compares to proje…

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Exploring resilience with ROYAL SORROW | Tuska Forum by Bleeding Metal 2025 27:57

4M ago27:57

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Kiki and Martha present another session of this year's Tuska Forum by Bleeding Metal. During the live interview that took place at Tuska Festival in Helsinki, Kiki sits down with Finnish up and coming band ROYAL SORROW. Despite their young age, Eero, Janne, and Markus have a lot of wisdom to share . They talk about many experiences, from starting m…

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IRL Talks: LUNA KILLS + Hellsinki Metal Festival & Flow | Bleeding Metal Podcast 5.10 37:12

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Hosts Kiki and Martha are back together to catch up about their festival summer. Kiki brings reports from two festivals in one weekend as well as interviews recorded live at Hellsinki Metal Festival. Tune in to hear about a metalhead’s experience at a mainstream festival, how a Metal festival can be turned into a very comfortable event, and how LUN…

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EP 282: Kerwin Loukusa — 4 Keys to Unlocking V13, Forecasting Perfect Conditions, & Embracing Beginner's Mind for Projects 3:53:10

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Kerwin Loukusa lives in Leavenworth, WA, and sent his first V12 and V13 last year while juggling a full-time job, wife, and two young kids. We talked about how he improved his flexibility to send the Freerider in Yosemite, bouldering after having kids, home wall training, the key to building persistent strength, bodyweight manipulation, energy avai…

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Impact through storytelling in games & music | Tuska Forum by Bleeding Metal 2025 36:31

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In another session of the Tuska Forum by Bleeding Metal, host Kiki sits down with Natasha Skult, a game developer, academic, and passionate metalhead, to explore the powerful intersection of storytelling in games and music. Natasha shares her journey from indie game studio founder to advocate for diversity and inclusion in the gaming industry, and …

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Something Different | Robb Wolf — Vitamin D, Zone 2 Cardio Hacks, Strength & Conditioning Timing, & Never Giving Up On Your Health 36:47

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Robb Wolf is a 2x NYT Best-Selling Author (The Paleo Solution, Wired to Eat) and a leading voice in health, fitness, and nutrition. In this short segment, we cover the benefits of Vitamin D and Zone 2 cardio, how to optimize your strength training, Robb’s recent health struggles, and why you should never give up on your health. You can listen to th…

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The impact of the world w/ APOCALYPTICA & Joel Hokka | Tuska Forum by Bleeding Metal 2025 48:29

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In this special Finnish-language episode recorded live at Tuska Forum by Bleeding Metal 2025, our guest journalist Cristina Gregori sits down with Eicca Toppinen (APOCALYPTICA) and Joel Hokka (formerly of Blind Channel) for a candid conversation about the impact of the world on artists. The discussion explores the realities of touring, the evolutio…

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EP 281: Eryn Phelps — Healing Anxiety & Trauma, Navigating Time Scarcity, & Getting Clear on What You Want 2:39:27

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Eryn Phelps is a licensed trauma counselor who specializes in helping outdoor athletes with anxiety, OCD, and PTSD. We talked about how EMDR helped cancer survivor and podcast guest Sol Wertkin, how to navigate time scarcity and get clear on what you want, overwhelm and panic attacks, grief and shame, labels and identity, and much more. Rúngne (Cha…

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The Power of Community w/ Charlotte Wessels | Tuska Forum by Bleeding Metal 2025 40:01

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Hosts Kiki and Martha bring you a new session from Tuska Forum by Bleeding Metal: a powerful conversation with Charlotte Wessels about music, community, and creative independence. Dive into Charlotte’s journey becoming a solo artist, the realities of life as a musician, and her insights on activism. 00:00 – Introduction & Welcome 01:27 – Charlotte …

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Follow-Up: Alex Bridgewater — 3 Sports Psychology Skills That Will Transform Your Climbing 30:33

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Alex Bridgewater (M.S. in Sports Psychology) is back again to share three new sports psychology skills that have the potential to change your climbing forever. We covered how to practice these skills in your day-to-day life, as well as how to put them into practice in your climbing, and much more. Become a Patron to get access to the full episode a…

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IRL Talks: DARK SARAH + Nexus Nerd Rock Festival | Bleeding Metal Podcast 5.9 28:20

5M ago28:20

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This episode of Bleeding Metal brings you hosts Kiki and Martha discussing their most recent live music experiences, with a concert report of DARK SARAH’s comeback performance and a festival report of Nexus Nerd Rock Festival 2025. Shortly before the concert in Helsinki on July 5th, Kiki was also able to catch up with DARK SARAH-vocalist Heidi Parv…

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EP 280: Stevie Hochbaum — Sending Germany’s First V16, The Toll of Obsessive Projecting, and Transformation Through Climbing 2:03:16

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Stevie Hochbaum is an elite boulderer who established the first V16, Obsidian, in Germany. We talked about nearly losing his finger to an infection, how he became obsessed with the project, what it feels like to spend 50+ sessions on a boulder, supportive friends, learning patience, training on the project, how losing weight affected his mental hea…

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The purpose of music with IMMINENCE | Tuska Forum by Bleeding Metal 2025 41:34

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Hosts Martha and Kiki present an insightful discussion with the Swedish band IMMINENCE, recorded at the Tuska Forüm by Bleeding Metal during the Tuska Festival in Helsinki this past June. The conversation delves deep into the concept of 'purpose' in music, as the band members reflect on how their fans give their music meaning. They explore the emot…

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Something Different | Can Soil Save the World? Climate, Health, and Big Ag with Rebecca Tickell (Filmmaker, Kiss the Ground) 1:47:04

5M ago1:47:04

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Rebecca Tickell is an award-winning filmmaker, author, environmental activist, and regenerative farmer. We talked about the journey that led to her films Kiss the Ground and Common Ground, the history of our soil and pesticides, why conventional farming is a cycle of degredation, the corruption of the agrochemical industry, Monsanto whistleblowers,…

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Finding light in darkness with SKYND | Tuska Forum by Bleeding Metal 2025 29:24

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In this episode of the Bleeding Metal Podcast, hosts Kiki and Martha present an insightful conversation from the Tuska Forum with SKYND. They discuss SKYND's deep interest in true crime, her creative process, and the therapeutic impact of her music. SKYND also shares her journey with ADHD, the importance of mental health, and her aspirations to sup…

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EP 279: Andy Raether — Bringing Routes to Life, How to Be Stronger at 40 than 20, & the Woods Board 3:11:31

6M ago3:11:31

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Andy Raether is a prolific sport climber, boulderer, and developer based in Las Vegas, NV. He also owns a climbing hold company and created the Woods Board. We talked about his intro to climbing and making holds, bringing routes and crags to life, sending his hardest boulder (Midlife Crisis V14) at 40 years old, how he trains on The Woods Board, ho…

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EP 278: Jeremy Kiner (Patron Spotlight) — The GRINDS Program, Embracing Double Rest Days, & Regenerative Farming 2:23:38

6M ago2:23:38

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Jeremy Kiner is a Kentucky-based boulderer and sport climber. We talked about his journey to V10 and 5.13b, how he uses a board circuit as a training benchmark, his experience with the GRINDS finger training program, embracing double rest days, his diet and dealing with autoimmune issues, what he learned from working on two different regenerative f…

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The Values of Metal w/ activist Sera Heikkilä | Tuska Forum by Bleeding Metal 2025 27:50

6M ago27:50

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In this episode of the Bleeding Metal Podcast, hosts Kiki and Martha bring you the first session of the Tuska Forum, 'The Values of Metal'. The conversation with activist Sera Heikkilä about the values within the metal community and metal culture, highlighting the balance between positivity and critical perspectives. The discussion delves into topi…

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EP 277: Michelle LeBlanc — Project Pride 2025, the Political Pendulum Swing, and Meeting in the Middle 1:15:08

6M ago1:15:08

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Michelle LeBlanc returns to the podcast to talk about her annual Project Pride event in Squamish, B.C. (August 29-30, 2025). She shared her personal story and why she started Project Pride, and we talked about cultural and political pendulum swings, sensationalism in the media, and what to expect if you attend her upcoming event. You can buy ticket…

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IRL Talks: KITTIE | Bleeding Metal Podcast 5.8 22:11

6M ago22:11

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In this episode of the Bleeding Metal Podcast, host Kiki meets Morgan Lander and Tara McLeod of the legendary band KITTIE. The musicians share insights on their long career, their experiences with gender representation in metal music, and their individual growth as well as the band’s, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and authenticity. The…

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EP 276: Alex Bridgewater — Sports Psychology Tools to Elevate Your Climbing Performance 2:47:55

6M ago2:47:55

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Alex Bridgewater (M.S. in Sports Psychology) returns to the podcast to discuss tools that can help elevate your climbing performance. We talked about finding your values, the dark side of expectations, a framework for working toward goals, how to develop confidence, building awareness, whether climbing is separate from life, the cost of masochism, …

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Something Different | Jake Muise (CEO & Founder of Maui Nui Venison) — Sustainable Food for Peak Performance 1:15:20

6M ago1:15:20

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What if you could eat the healthiest meat on the planet while helping the environment? Jake Muise is the CEO and founder of Maui Nui Venison, and joins me to talk about sustainable food and the future of nutrient density. We talked about the overpopulation of Axis deer in Hawaii, the cyclical die-off they experience without predation, solving compl…

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Journalism is our Activism | Bleeding Metal Podcast 5.7 21:11

6M ago21:11

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In this episode of the Bleeding Metal Podcast, hosts Kiki and Martha provide updates on their summer plans and preparations for the upcoming Tuska Forum. They reflect on their recent interviews with Maria from Future Palace and Lulu Davis from Raising Rock Stars. The hosts discuss the challenges and excitement of organizing the Tuska Forum, their e…

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EP 275: Yuji Hirayama — Japanese Focus, Improving Every Day, and the Secret to Staying Young 1:57:09

6M ago1:57:09

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Yuji Hirayama is a Japanese professional climber and a living legend. We talked about visualizing his onsight attempt on The Salathe, channeling support into power, Daniel Woods, Mount Kinabalu, Japanese vs. Western culture, quitting school to climb, owning climbing gyms, how to stay 9a fit in your 50s, the secret to staying young, and much more. R…

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Raising Rockstars w/ Lulu Davis | Bleeding Metal Podcast 5.6 42:22

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In this episode of the Bleeding Metal Podcast, hosts Martha and Kiki welcome artist manager and founder of Raising Rock Stars, Lulu Davis. They discuss Lulu's extensive experience in the music industry, her daily routines, and the importance of mental health and boundaries. Lulu shares valuable insights into artist management, the challenges faced …

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Something Different | Eric Edmeades — Unlocking Resilience Through Ancestral Living 2:23:43

7M ago2:23:43

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Eric Edmeades is often referred to as the “Indiana Jones” of the professional speaking world. He has been traveling to Africa to visit the Hadza, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer groups, since 2007. We talked about rites of passage, how ancestral living solved his health issues, lessons from his time with the Hadza, how to overcome evoluti…

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We need more diverse festival lineups | Bleeding Metal Podcast 5.5 17:37

7M ago17:37

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In this episode of the Bleeding Metal Podcast, hosts Kiki and Martha discuss the upcoming festival season and the recent changes within popular metal bands like Electric Callboy and I Prevail. The episode also touches on the importance of promoting inclusivity at music festivals. Find out their latest music recommendations, including bands like Dea…

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EP 274: Seneida Biendarra — Onsighting Without Sight, Designing Better Gear, and Wielding the Empathy Gun 2:31:05

7M ago2:31:05

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Seneida Biendarra is the 2023 US National Champion in the women’s B2 (severely blind) category. We talked about losing her vision as a teenager, her current visual experience, creating mental maps of the world, finding freedom in risk, designing outdoor gear, the world of paraclimbing and the adaptive community, sight guiding, the empathy gun, embr…

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Empowering Voices w/ Maria (FUTURE PALACE) | Bleeding Metal Podcast 5.4 43:48

7M ago43:48

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In this episode of the Bleeding Metal Podcast, host Kiki welcomes Maria, the vocalist and songwriter of the band FUTURE PALACE. Together, they discuss their shared commitment to Feminism, the importance of diverse representation in the Metal scene, and Maria's personal journey with Mental Health. The conversation covers how the Berlin-based band us…

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Changing Gender Roles w/ Dr. Anna Rogers | Bleeding Metal Podcast 5.3 32:33

7M ago32:33

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In this episode of the Bleeding Metal Podcast, co-hosts Kiki and Martha are joined by Dr. Anna Rogers to discuss the evolving gender dynamics and diversity within the Metal music scene. They reflect on how traditional gender roles in lyrics and performances have shifted over time, with more women expressing rage and men addressing themes of heartbr…

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EP 273: Brendan Baars — Developing ‘The Nooks’, How His Big Toe Saved His Life, & Choosing Adventure Over Grades 2:03:10

7M ago2:03:10

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Brendan Baars is a boulderer from Grand Rapids, MI, who has spent the past seven years developing a new bouldering area called The Nooks in Ontario, Canada. We talked about what a day of developing looks like, his go-to gear, how his big toe saved his life, the untapped potential in Canada, the reward of establishing and sharing new climbs, undone …

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EP 272: To Send Hard Boulders Outside… Go Try Them A Lot — Steven Bergey (Patron Spotlight) 1:33:28

8M ago1:33:28

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Steven Bergey started climbing at 31 and climbed his first V11 outside within four years. We talked about his projecting approach, the “outdoor gear”, suspending your disbelief until the magic happens, his diet and sleep routines, tips for climbing at night, the pivotal moments that change our lives forever, and more. The GRINDS Program 👉 thenugget…