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The Caving Podcast

Matt Pelsor
Caving
Mammoth Cave
National Speleological Society
Floyd Collins
Helm's Deep Cave
Kentucky
Indiana
Mammoth Cave National Park
Cave Research Foundation
Cave Exploration
Cave Photography
Cave Mapping
Carlsbad Caverns
Sophie Reeptress
Lechuguilla Cave
Caving Exploration
Cave Rescue Protocols
Cave Surveying
Caving Community
Roppel Cave

A podcast about caves and cave exploration, hosted by Matt Pelsor of the Central Indiana Grotto of the NSS.

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The former National Coordinator for the National Cave Rescue Commission talks about his caving genesis, his longtime association with Buckner Cave and the Richard Blenz Nature Preserve, and of course his long career in cave rescue.

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Val McNamara

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Val shares her caving history going back to the early 90s, along with a few harrowing tales in TAG and Mexico, as well as her big return to caving after her kids grew up.

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The Filipino caver shares about some of the discoveries, challenges, and philanthropic work that he and his international team have been involved with in his decades of caving.

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Sean shares more about caving in Fisher Ridge, including a major incident a few years ago that was expertly handled by cave rescue personnel. He also takes us underground in New Mexico and elsewhere, and shares his thoughts on the parallels between c... more

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Recent Guests

Anmar Mirza
Former National Coordinator of the National Cave Rescue Commission (NCRC)
National Speleogical Society (NSS)
Episode: Episode 127: Anmar Mirza
Val McNamara
Volunteer and treasurer of the Central Indiana Grotto (CIG); Indiana convention organizer and active caver
Indiana NSS Convention efforts, Central Indiana Grotto
Episode: Episode 126: Val McNamara
Mikko Cuevas
Cave explorer, cartographer, national cave survey mapper
Philippines NSS / NSS cartographers (local leader in Sultan Kudarat and beyond)
Episode: Episode 125: Mikko Cuevas
Sean Lewis
Prominent cave explorer with extensive field experience in New Mexico and Cheve
Caving expedition teams (Mexico, New Mexico)
Episode: Episode 124: Sean Lewis Pt. 2
Amber Lehmann
Board Director of the Southeastern Cave Conservancy
Southeastern Cave Conservancy
Episode: Episode 122: Amber Lehmann on the Southeastern Cave Conservancy
Roger Brucker
Legendary mammoth cave explorer and author.
Cave Research Foundation
Episode: Episode 119: Roger Brucker Pt. 1
Jenna Burgess
Caving enthusiast and NCRC instructor
Episode: Episode 118: Jenna Burgess
Harry Burgess
Longtime caver and former employee at Carlsbad Caverns
Episode: Episode 117: Harry Burgess
Ryan Maurer
Cave photographer and author of 'Caverns in The Clouds'
Episode: Episode 115: Ryan Maurer

Host

Matt Pelsor
Host of The Caving Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 172 ratings
  • If you want to follow caving this is an amazing resource

    As a follower living the caving life vicariously this podcast is full of the most interesting stories and data! I’m reading books and get to hear some real life stories about the people and discoveries.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thetaplace
    United States3 years ago
  • AMAZING PODCAST, MUST LISTEN

    The Host is a professional news person and an avid caver. His ability to conduct a great interview is awesome. ( he actually lets the guest speak and sparingly guides the conversation).

    The people being interviewed are / will be the legends of this sport. While caves have been explored for hundred of years, the sport is relatively young due to the technological advances that have allowed the big caves to be explored. Lighting and descending equipment have opened up areas that were impossib... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Buggy Sprint
    United States3 years ago
  • Informative, Interesting, and Clean

    Thank you for all of the episodes you have made! This series is extremely interesting and has helped me learn a lot.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MissouriCaver
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    You should get Jerry Wallace to come on. He’s the naturalist at Cloudland Canyon in GA or Chuck Sutherland!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bobi dolee
    United States4 years ago
  • Wonderful!

    An absolutely fantastic podcast! Especially good now that lockdown has meant not so much caving.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gracie281
    United Kingdom5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Many highlight the show's value for both active cavers and armchair enthusiasts seeking authentic cave culture.
Listeners praise the host's interviewing skill and the guest roster, calling production top-notch and narrative engaging.
Fans appreciate the community focus and the wealth of field insights shared by veteran cavers.
Episodes are described as informative, with deep dives into cave exploration, safety, and science.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 122: Amber Lehmann on the Southeastern Cave Conservancy
Q: What does the 35th anniversary mean to you?
It marks 35 years of protecting caves, highlighting the importance of remaining true to the mission while seeing growth in scale and changing the narrative to include everyone.
Episode 122: Amber Lehmann on the Southeastern Cave Conservancy
Q: What got SCCi going, the idea of it?
SCCi was founded in 1991 when a small group of Atlanta cavers came together because they were losing access to the places they loved and decided to secure the first donated cave.
Episode 120: Roger Brucker Pt. 2
Q: What are your hopes for the Mammoth Cave area going forward?
I hope that caving continues in this area in a systematic way and that the Cave Research Foundation continues to work on revealing what's here.
Episode 119: Roger Brucker Pt. 1
Q: What was the beginning of caving for you?
Brucker describes his early introduction to caving at Put-in-Bay Island when he was four, which ignited his lifelong passion for exploring caves.
Episode 115: Ryan Maurer
Q: What do you enjoy most about cave photography?
Ryan explains how the act of capturing a cave scene is about storytelling and how lighting creates the experience.

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What is The Caving Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on caves, expedition caving, and cave science, with in-depth conversations that pull back the curtain on fieldwork, mapping, conservation, and safety. Episodes frequently feature veteran explorers and conservationists discussing real-world logistics, team dynamics, and technology used underground, from multi-week expeditions to high-tech mapping tools. Listeners likely appreciate rigorous storytelling, practical insights for field operations, and a strong sense of community within the caving world, including rescue culture and conservation issues that extend beyond Indiana. The format often blends technical detail with personal narratives, making it engaging for both industry professionals and armchair enthusiasts who crav... more

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1. Anmar Mirza
2. Val McNamara
3. Mikko Cuevas
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5. Amber Lehmann
6. Roger Brucker
7. Jenna Burgess
8. Harry Burgess

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