Best Xfc Podcasts (2025)

Pembroke is surely the UK's favourite climbing holiday destination. This year Belgian Siebe Vanhee came to visit. Between visits to the pub and nights' camping in the field, he amassed a mindblowing ticklist of onsights and flashes of many of the country's best trad routes. Hear all about that, as well as being beaten by the Dawn Wall and future pl…

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Frog and Toad Do Ketamine 1:08:51

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Dr. Chantelle Thomas sits down with longtime friend Andrew Isham to explore his first ketamine-assisted psychotherapy intensive at Integrata. Together, they unpack the preparation, the unusual choice to share the journey with a close friend, and how the medicine compared to Andrew's past experiences with psilocybin and meditation. The conversation …

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JCPC 186 John Dunne Part Two 1:10:24

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The second part of the John Dunne chat talking Parthian Shot and life after injury.By Niall Grimes

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JCPC 185 John Dunne Part One 2:02:51

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Here's a true heavyweight of the 80s and 90s sport and trad world. John Dunne punched out top level sport routes at Malham and a series of trad routes that are still the country's finest ticks. He ruffled feathers along the way. Let's hear his crack. Thanks to this week's sponsors: Summit Financial Services https://www.summit-fs.co.uk/ The BMC 25% …

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JCPC 184 Lincoln Knowles 1:15:18

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Lincoln Knowles, a 21-year-old US-based TikTokker, YouTuber, FreeSoloist and RageBaiter, tells us all about his funny videos where he annoys the shit out of people. Let's hear his crack.By Niall Grimes

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Tuning in to Psychedelic Therapy with Eric Sienknecht 58:17

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Dr. Chantelle Thomas talks with psychologist Eric Sienknecht, co-founder of Polaris Insight Center, about the healing synergy of music and psychedelics. They explore sensitivity, attunement, resonance, and the therapeutic possibilities of non-ordinary states, while reflecting on the ethical challenges of music choice in psychedelic therapy. A lyric…

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JCPC 183 Oliver Tippett - Hard Aid on El Cap 1:12:14

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El Cap is still the crucible of hard aid climbing, where devotees come to test themselves and learn. Oliver Trippett is one such disciple and he tells us of this vertical world.By Niall Grimes

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JCPC 182 Jason Kehl 1:34:16

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Artist, developer, shaper, traveller and all round baller, Jason Kehl, AKA Cryptochild, tells us about his quirks and works and his love of developing beautiful boulder problems in the American desert.By Niall Grimes

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JCPC 181 Milena Mühlen 30:00

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Good friend of the show Milena Mühlen reads a self-penned story, Climbing and Womanhood, telling of a recent experience.By Niall Grimes

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JCPC 180 Andy Popp 1:58:52

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My old mucker Andy chatting North Wales in 90s, soloing, freedom, grit, history and rambling. So warm.By Niall Grimes

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JCPC 179 Carolyn Young 1:01:07

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A journey through cancer for committed climber, Carolyn Young. One of the many stories from Marsha Belaeva's new book, We Are Subculture.By Niall Grimes

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JCPC 178 Talking Crap with Matt Sparksy 2:52:06

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Endless shit talking. Young Matt makes me listen to his opinions on all aspects of modern climbing. Funniest ever swear to god!By Niall Grimes

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JCPC 177 Ricky Bell 1:51:09

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Ricky Bell swept his paintbrush of adventure over Irish trad climbing to create so many beautiful leads of the highest quality in the Mournes, Burren and Fair Head. Outstanding! He documented his and his friends' shenanigans in a bunch of fun and soulful films, full of joy and vibe. He's a Celtic soul brother. Hear his crack.…

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JCPC 176 Chris Schulte Patience 17:58

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Chris is the defininig voice and spirit of Jam Crack. He's back again with another reading, this time his own story, Patience. It's all about trying o be a climber and a person in the world. Beautiful.By niall grimes

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JCPC 175 Steph Davis part 2 1:00:15

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Part 2 of the amazing Steph Davis interview. Part 1 is episode 174By Niall Grimes

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JCPC 174 Steph Davis part 1 1:30:25

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This star of US adventure climbing shone brightly in the early 2000s with big free ascents on El Cap at a time when few ventured there without aid. Big solos, desert sandstone crack testpieces, expeditions to Kyrgyzstan, Baffin and Paragonia, amongst others, made her one of the most experienced adventureclimbers of her day. Later years saw the adve…

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JCPC 173 Donegal Stories 1:08:10

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Niall Grimes reads some of his own stories about Ireland's County Donegal in celebration of St Patrick's Day. Plus Mary Shiels' poetry and Brian's medley. Slainte!By Niall Grimes

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JCPC 172 Magnus Midtbø 1:31:43

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With well over two millions subscibers to his YouTube channel, Magnus Midtbø is one of the most famous climbers in the world. But what lies behind this Norwegian tough guy. Magnus joined Jam Crack in a live event at the KMF to find out. Support from Summit Financial Services. Summit Financial Services have been providing Life Insurance, Income Prot…

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JCPC 171 Rob Matheson 1:33:49

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Lifer, and then some! Lakes legend Rob Matheson was at the forefront of Lake District standards since the 1970s, rarely taking his foot off the gas of hard trad climbing. Skill, boldness and passion took him up the area's classics. His fire burns just as bright today as he aims himself towards one of the UK's most terrifying E7s. He's funny, kind a…

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JCPC 170 Xian Goh 1:24:19

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London-based professional climbing coach Xian Goh has spent years observing climbers climb, paying attention to how they move and how they think. She has now converted her knowledge and experience into a book on climbing movementcalled Smooth. Let's listen up!By Niall Grimes

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JCPC 169 Alex Huber part 3 2:04:08

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He's had his dinner, he's met the Mexicans, and now he's back. German world shaker Alex Huber joins the Jam for the third part of his conversations. Amazing. Support from Summit Financial Services. Summit Financial Services have been providing Life Insurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness Cover for climbers for over 25 years. Speak to a cl…

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Cultivating Joy through Ketamine with Jayne Gumpel 1:31:13

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Dr. Chantelle Thomas speaks with Jayne Gumpel about her journey into psychedelic therapy and her work leading ketamine-assisted retreats. They explore the power of group dynamics, the importance of integration, and how ketamine enhances mindfulness and healing. Jayne shares her innovative approach to creating spaces for connection, joy, and persona…

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After the Storm: Why MDMA Assisted Therapy Still Matters 1:19:30

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Dr. Chantelle Thomas and Dr. Evan Sola discuss the implications of the FDA's decision not to approve MDMA for PTSD treatment, emphasizing the nuances of the MDMA-assisted therapy model. They highlight ongoing clinical trials, including those at the Portland VA and UCLA, and the importance of accurate public and therapist education. Dr. Sola shares …

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JCPC 168 Julian Lines part 2 1:10:55

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Second part of the Julian Lines interview. Part one is previous episode.By niall grimes

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JCPC 167 Julian Lines part 1 1:29:28

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Pure soul. Julian is one of the UK's most extraordinary climbers, a stoic toejammer, a ramrod individualist, an aesthetic ascetic. Film star, prize-winning author, hermit. Get in! Support (thank you) from Summit Financial Services. Summit Financial Services have been providing Life Insurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness Cover for climber…

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JCPC 166 A Lazy Saturday Mix 1:16:38

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A chilled mix for a chilled day. Tracks: Be/Common, We Came Far/Paqua, Dominos/Donald Byrd, Black Gold of the Sunn/Minnie Ripperton/4Hero, Sometimes I'm Wrong/Curtis Mayfield/Luxxury, Talking Blue/Bob Marley, Heaven/Rolling Stones, Hungry for your Love/Van Morrison, Wish I Didn't Miss You/Angie Stone, Barry/T Markarkis, Swimming Places/Julian Jabre…

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JCPC 165 Zoë Peetermans Interview 1:05:42

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Competition beast Zoë Peetermans is current British Bouldering champ and lead vice champ. She climbs like she means it and is magic to watch and listen to. Check out her crack.By Niall Grimes

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JCPC 164 Zoë Peetermans Intro 1:07:00

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NGL - I set out to do the intro to the Zoë Peetermans interview and just kept talking - sorry not sorry. The real interview is on its way ASAP Includes haikus from Anesu and Mike.By Niall Grimes

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JCPC 163 Rick Accomazzo talks Tobin Sorenson 1:08:52

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Tobin Sorenson was one of America's boldest and most gifted climbers of the 1970s. Tobin's friend Rick Accomazzo comes on the show to tell us about Tobin and why he chose to write a book about him.By Niall Grimes

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JCPC 162 Siara Fabbri 1:36:21

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With her ascent of New Base Line, Siara Fabbri joined the world elite of women climbing 8B+. A huge achievement for someone who started climbing at 21 and who works full time in cutting edge science. Antimatter, anyone?By Niall Grimes

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JCPC 161 Alex Huber returns 1:29:55

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He's back! We got Alex Huber back on the show to chat about pushing sport climbs into 9a+, El Cap free routes, Wolfgang Güllich, controversial opinions and lot more. Go for your guns! For BMC insurance click here https://bit.ly/3ZtcR2WBy Niall Grimes

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Expanding Access to (Psychedelic) Care 1:14:29

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Dr. Chantelle Thomas chats with Ronica Mukerjee, DNP, MsA, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, LAc, a family and psychiatric nurse practitioner and acupuncturist, discusses her multifaceted work, including holistic psychiatry, gender-affirming care, and psychedelic-assisted treatment. She highlights her work with refugees, particularly Haitians, and her efforts to e…

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JCPC 160 Alex Huber 1:13:38

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Alex Huber rose to prominence in the early 1990s with ascents of what were the world's hardest sport climbs, consolidating the 9a grade and pushing on into 9a+. He brought his power to freeing the walls of El Cap and changed that mighty golden landscape forever adding the most popular and beautiful climbs on the great faces. At the same time, he br…

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JCPC 159 James Pearson part 2 1:24:57

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In episode 2 of the James chat we talk about big downgrades, the fallout, getting back up the E12 and his recent repeat of MacLeod's mystical Echo Wall.By Niall Grimes

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JCPC 158 James Pearson part 1 1:26:06

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Trad-monster James Pearson reflects on the early days of marching through the numbers to the top of grade-mountain and finding himself eventually on the edge of the cliff. Powerful stuff, lots of fun.By Niall Grimes

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JCPC 158 Caroline Ciavaldini 1:11:31

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French-born ex-comp best turned lover of British hard trad mega-classics Caro sits down and answers some of her own questions - is that a thing? Super crack.By Niall Grimes

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JCPC 157 Neil Gresham Part 2 1:17:16

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In part 2 of the Neil Gresham chat we talk Indian Face, Hard Grit, travelling and exploration, DWS, training and professionalism. Brilliant!By Niall Grimes

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JCPC 156 Neil Gresham Part 1 1:21:03

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Neil Gresham has been chomping hard at the climbing bit for nearly forty years, always pushing hard and changing his focus. In part 1 we hear about Sheffield in the 1990s. Get in!By Niall Grimes

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Therapy Unblinded: Inside MDMA Research Part 2 1:04:16

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Dr. Chantelle Thomas and Dr. Ingmar Gorman discuss the safety and ethical considerations of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD, including standardization, non-directive approach, and adherence to therapy protocol. They also explore complex power dynamics in therapeutic relationships, ethical nuances of supporting participants in psychedelic studi…

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Therapy Unblinded: Inside MDMA Research 1:38:13

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Dr. Chantelle Thomas talks to Dr. Ingmar Gorman about concerns and methodological critiques of MDMA-assisted therapy, including historical boundary violations and inappropriate treatment of participants. They also address adverse event management, inner healing intelligence, and the importance of adapting language and approach to resonate with each…

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JCPC 155 Jim Pope reads Menlove 46:49

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Jim Pope reads End of a Climb by John Menlove Edwards, widely regarded as one of the finest bits of pre-war climbing writing.By Niall Grimes

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"Setting the Stage" for Psychedelic Therapy with Chris Stauffer 1:21:05

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Dr. Chantelle Thomas talks to Dr. Chris Stauffer about his unique path to becoming a provider of psychedelic therapy, which began in the theater. Dr. Chantelle Thomas, Executive Clinical Director Windrose Recovery: https://windroserecovery.com/ Integrata: www.integratahealing.com Dr. Chris Stauffer, MD, Director of SNaP Lab: https://www.chrisstauff…

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The Non-Ordinary States of IFS with Nick Brüss 1:15:37

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Dr. Chantelle Thomas and Nick Brüss chat about the common aims and integration of internal family systems therapy (IFS) and psychedelic-assisted therapy. Dr. Chantelle Thomas, Executive Clinical Director Windrose Recovery: https://windroserecovery.com/ Integrata: www.integratahealing.com Nicholas Brüss, EdD, LMFT: https://psychedelic.support/networ…

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JCPC 154 Tom Bolger 1:43:05

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Away from the spotlight, Yorkshire-born Tom Bolger has quietly been redpointing and creating sport climbs of the highest calibre and is one of the few British climbers who are solidly climbing into the ninth grade. We caught up with Tom in his home in the global heart of sport climbing, Catalunya, to see what makes him tick.…

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JCPC 153 Beth Rodden 1:19:42

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Climbing royalty. Beth Rodden's impact on climbing from the late 90s to the late 00s was huge. She pushed forward female standards in sport and trad, did early free ascents on El cap, and established a crack testpiece where ascents still make the news. Injuries led to a stepping back, motherhood followed and she has now written her autobiography, A…

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Discussing Psychedelics in Recovery with Kevin Franciotti 1:24:53

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Dr. Chantelle Thomas and Kevin Franciotti have a wide ranging conversation about new opportunities, risks, and political implications of using psychedelics in recovery. Dr. Chantelle Thomas, Executive Clinical Director Windrose Recovery: https://windroserecovery.com/ Integrata: www.integratahealing.com Kevin Franciotti: https://www.kevinfranciottic…

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JCPC 152 Remus Knowles 2:05:55

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Me and Remus talk crap about climbing.By niall grimes

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KAP: Undissociating into Feeling 1:08:10

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Dr. Chantelle Thomas chats with Blind Spots producer Andrew Isham about her experience providing ketamine assisted psychotherapy (KAP) at Integrata. They also discuss what the direction of the podcast will be in 2024. Dr. Chantelle Thomas, Executive Clinical Director Windrose Recovery: https://windroserecovery.com/ Integrata: www.integratahealing.c…