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The Enormocast: the climbing podcast

Chris Kalous
Climbing
Trango Tower
Rock Climbing
Finnish Climbing Scene
Outdoor Climbing
Alpine Climbing
North Wales
Cowboy Direct
Recovery
Technical Climbing
Nico Favresse
Mental Aspects Of Climbing
Climbing Injuries
First Ascents
Sport Climbing
Climbing Culture
Sobriety
Addiction
Music
Women's Role In Climbing

With 35 years of climbing experience and going on 14 years behind the mic, Chris Kalous brings interviews, tributes, discussion, tears, and lots of laughs from the full breadth of the climbing zeitgeist. Rock climbing, bigwall (big wall?) climbing, alpinism, ice climbing, bouldering, and competition climbing. If it’s climbing related, it’s here. In the words of Alex Honnold, “If you are a climber,... more

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Latest Episodes

On the Enormocast Tweener, we have Vikki Weldon and Em Pellerin on stage at the Arc’teryx Academy in Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh) BC for a live podcast. Vikki and Em are world climbers, but both have a “home” base in Squamish. Though they are of a similar... more

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On Episode 315 of the Enormocast, I sit down with Boulder-born Yosemite-trained speed climbing maestra, Kate Kelleghan. Kate came to climbing at 20 despite, or maye TO spite, her climbing dad. A youth of dark eye make-up, music, art, and smoke-sessio... more

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On Episode 314 of the Enormocast, I sit down with climber Sam MacIlwaine. Sam is a sport climber, trad climber, bigwall climber, but perhaps is most well-known for her invert offwidth jones. Somewhere in her kinda “normal” ascension as a climber, Sam... more

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On this Tweener Enormocast, we rebroadcast a live interview with Swedish climber Matilda Söderlund captured in front of a smart well-dressed audience at the Arc’teryx Academy in Squamish, BC. Matilda has become a bright star of Swedish climbing progr... more

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Recent Guests

Vikki Weldon
A climber actively involved in the community of Squamish
Episode: Enormocast Tweener: Vikki Weldon and Em Pellerin Live at the Arc’teryx Academy in Squamish, BC
Em Pellerin
A Quebec transplant who has become rooted in Squamish's climbing community
Episode: Enormocast Tweener: Vikki Weldon and Em Pellerin Live at the Arc’teryx Academy in Squamish, BC
Laura Peneu
Climber and partner of Kate Kelleghan for the Triple Crown ascent
Episode: Enormocast 315: Kate Kelleghan – Turbocharged Life
Sam MacIlwaine
Rock climber and climbing magazine associate editor known for her off-width climbing skills
Climbing Magazine
Episode: Enormocast 314: Sam MacIlwaine – The Way of the Offwidth Warrior
Matilda Söderlund
A bright light of Swedish climbing and gym owner
Bergskultur
Episode: Enormocast Tweener: Matilda Söderlund Live in Squamish
Dave Groth
Legendary Devil's Lake climber and influential figure in the Midwestern climbing community.
Episode: Enormocast 313: Dave Groth and Leo Hermacinski – Giving Devil’s Lake Its Due
Leo Hermacinski
Friend and climbing partner of Dave Groth, with extensive climbing experience and perspectives.
Episode: Enormocast 313: Dave Groth and Leo Hermacinski – Giving Devil’s Lake Its Due
Maya Madere
Competitive rock climber and Stanford graduate.
Arc'teryx Team
Episode: Enormocast 312: Maya Madere – Opportunity Rocks
Gisely Ferraz
Brazilian climber, coach, and guide known as the Brazilian Climber Girl.
Episode: Enormocast 311: Gisely Ferraz (Souza) – The Heart is a Puzzle

Host

Chris Kalous
With over 35 years of climbing experience and nearly 14 years behind the mic, Chris Kalous brings a reflective and humorous approach to conversations about the climbing world, connecting with guests on both personal and professional levels.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.5k ratings
  • Great

    Love the interviews!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DashNesbitt
    Germanya month ago
  • One of my favorite podcasts.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    oakcrs
    2 months ago
  • I barely climb but love the life stories and stoke to live, stoke to perform. Thanks chris!!

    Amazing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jsosnebxube
    United States4 months ago
  • High quality & in depth

    I love the Enormocast, from the intro and self produced ads to the deep well of quests. Every episode has something special about it. Hopefully they are preserving this in the library of Congress, but I doubt it. Keep it up Kalous!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Haabø
    United States10 months ago
  • Good podcast on climbing life

    I'm an old listener, going back through all the old episodes. Loved the one with Barber and Clune, two climbers from my generation. As a climber of 40+ years and with about that many in the "industry" too it's fun to hear about what's going on behind the scenes.

    Jim Erickson episode was the best!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carderock Climber
    United States10 months ago

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Overall, the podcast is considered a classic in the climbing genre, consistently delivering authentic, personal accounts and climbing culture insights.
Reviews highlight the high-quality storytelling and the engaging interviewing style of the host, praised for making both seasoned and new climbers feel included.
Listeners appreciate the deep, meaningful conversations that capture both the passion for climbing and the emotional experiences of the guests.
Some criticism points towards a perceived imbalance in representation among guests, with a call for more diverse voices in climbing.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Enormocast 315: Kate Kelleghan – Turbocharged Life
Q: What inspired you to pursue speed climbing?
Kate shared her experience of pushing her limits and the thrill it provided, as well as how the community encouraged her to pursue it.
Enormocast 314: Sam MacIlwaine – The Way of the Offwidth Warrior
Q: How does the pressure differ for women athletes in climbing versus the influence label?
Women have to navigate being seen as athletes while also facing the challenge of being labeled influencers, which can affect their opportunities in climbing.
Enormocast 314: Sam MacIlwaine – The Way of the Offwidth Warrior
Q: What are the big four off-width climbs you're aiming to tackle?
The big four consists of Belly Full of Bad Berries, The Price of Evil, Earl Strugs, and The Mechanical Bowl.
Enormocast 314: Sam MacIlwaine – The Way of the Offwidth Warrior
Q: How do you feel climbing has changed regarding community support for women?
There are more opportunities for women climbers now, and even though the ratio might not be equal, the media representation has improved.
Enormocast 311: Gisely Ferraz (Souza) – The Heart is a Puzzle
Q: You mentioned that Ken was a beautiful person; how will you keep his spirit alive in your own climbing life now?
I turned to be my best climb because of him, and I want to honor his life by living my best life and sharing the lessons I learned from him.

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Recent guests on The Enormocast: the climbing podcast include:

1. Vikki Weldon
2. Em Pellerin
3. Laura Peneu
4. Sam MacIlwaine
5. Matilda Söderlund
6. Dave Groth
7. Leo Hermacinski
8. Maya Madere

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