Dirtbag State of Mind podcast, from The Climbing Zine
A climbing podcast from The Climbing Zine, hosted by Luke Mehal. It explores the dirtbag climbing lifestyle and the culture surrounding climbing. Episodes feature conversations with climbers and stories from the outdoor community. The show captures the passion and mindset of those who live for climbing.
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Kings, Queens, and GOATS by Luke Mehall
Luke Mehall reads his story, Dancing With The Queen, published in Volume 22 of The Climbing Zine.
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Gravity Is A Law with Barry Blanchard
Luke speaks with Barry Blanchard, a veteran climber, alpinist, and mountain guide. Blanchard's new book: The Echo, Stories From The Edge of Survival was just published. He kicks off his book tour at the Yosemite Facelift this week.
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For The Love of Bears Ears by Luke Mehall
Luke Mehall reads "For The Love of Bears Ears" from his book, The Desert, a dirtbag climbing book.
Our season finale for Season 8.
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Long Live The Dirtbag with Cedar Wright
At long last Cedar Wright joins the Dirtbag State of Mind podcast!
We discuss Yosemite, The Stone Monkeys, The Dirtbag Fund, and much, much more.
Plus new music from Devin Dabney, a preview of our next mixtape.
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Turkey Shooter and The Legend of Creeksgiving
Luke is joined by Shaun Matusewicz, Tim Foulkes, and Dave Marcinowski for a podcast on the rituals of Creeksgiving. Most notably the Turkey Shooter, half marathon race, which includes the South Six Shooter tower.
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Climbing Stewardship: A Forever Project with Erik Murdock
Erik Murdock, the Deputy Director, Programs, Policy & Government Affairs of the Access Fund, returns to the podcast. We discuss all things climbing advocacy: no climbing area too big, no area too small.
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Surviving Abuse, and Thriving After with Fallon Rowe
Luke has a conversation with Fallon Rowe, author of the new memoir Pay No Mind: a memoir of climbing, abuse, and Survival.
Fallon also contributed to The Climbing Zine, Volume 20.
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ASCA: Keeping Our Bolts Safe with Nate Liles (Dirtbag Classic)
The American Safe Climbing Association (ASCA) is the leading bolt replacement group in the United States. This conversation with Nate Liles, highlights the history and work of ASCA, and the nuance that goes along with all things bolts.
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The Dirtbags Aren’t Dead, They’re Just in Mexico Part 2
Luke Mehall reads his essay from Volume 26 of The Climbing Zine.
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The Dark Wizard Whisperer with Jim Hurst
Luke chats with Jim Hurst, a dear friend of Dean Potter's, from the new Dark Wizard film.
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Pursuing The Struggle with Felipe Garcia (Dirtbag Classic)
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10th anniversary of American Climber (Bonus)
Luke Mehall shares some words on the 10th anniversary of his memoir, American Climber. Shop Climbing Zine: Subscribe to The Climbing Zine/ score Dirtbag State of Mind goods: https://shop.climbingzine.com/
Poetry in Motion with Karly Rager
Luke has a conversation with Karly Rager, who contributed a feature essay, Permission Slip, to the latest Zine, Volume 26. Our sponsors for this episode: Patagonia: Check out the new Big Wall Kit Kilter: https://settercloset.com/ Use code “zine” at checkout for a discount on your Kilter board. Osprey: https://www.osprey.com/ Shop Climbing Zine: Subscribe to The…
Climbing with Multitudes with Ashima Shiraishi
Ashima Shiraishi discusses their journey in climbing, art, meditation, writing, film, ecology, and more. Our sponsors for this episode: Patagonia: Check out the new Big Wall Kit Kilter: https://settercloset.com/ Osprey: https://www.osprey.com/ Use code “zine” at checkout for a discount on your Kilter board. Shop Climbing Zine: Subscribe to The Climbing Zine/ score Dirtbag State of…
From Prodigy to OG with Chris Sharma
Luke Mehall has a conversation with his all time favorite climber: Chris Sharma. Our sponsors for this episode: Patagonia: Check out the new Big Wall Kit Kilter: https://settercloset.com/ Use code “zine” at checkout for a discount on your Kilter board. Osprey: https://www.osprey.com/ Shop Climbing Zine: Subscribe to The Climbing Zine/ score Dirtbag State of Mind…
Untroubled with Alex Honnold (Dirtbag Classic)
Revisiting this “Dirtbag Classic” with Alex Honnold. Subscribe to The Zine: https://shop.climbingzine.com/ Check out our new Send Your Face shirts: https://shop.climbingzine.com/collections/new-dirtbag-clothing-lines
In Love with Climbing with Sonnie Trotter, Part 2
Part 2 of our conversation with Sonnie Trotter, author of the new book “Uplifted” and host of the podcast “Stronger Than You Think”. Our sponsors for Season 7: Kilter: http://settercloset.com (email holds@kiltergrips.com for more information) Osprey: https://www.osprey.com/ Scarpa. Use this link to shop Scarpa products, and The Zine will get a portion of the sale: https://alnk.to/3ye6GT2 Subscrib
Creeksgiving by Luke Mehall (Dirtbag Classic)
Luke Mehall reads his essay “Creeksgiving” originally published in The Alpinist, issue 48. Our sponsors for Season 7: Kilter: http://settercloset.com (email holds@kiltergrips.com for more information) Osprey: https://www.osprey.com/ Scarpa. Use this link to shop Scarpa products, and The Zine will get a portion of the sale: https://alnk.to/3ye6GT2 Subscribe/ score some books/clothes/stickers: http
Help On The Way at Cave Wall West
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the first route at Cave Wall, a story read by Luke Mehall Our sponsors for Season 7: Kilter: http://settercloset.com (email holds@kiltergrips.com for more information) Osprey: https://www.osprey.com/ Scarpa. Use this link to shop Scarpa products, and The Zine will get a portion of the sale: https://alnk.to/3ye6GT2 Subscribe/ score some books/clothes/stick
In Love with Climbing with Sonnie Trotter, Part 1
Part 1 of our conversation with Sonnie Trotter, author of the new book “Uplifted”. Our sponsors for Season 7: Kilter: http://settercloset.com (email holds@kiltergrips.com for more information) Osprey: https://www.osprey.com/ Scarpa. Use this link to shop Scarpa products, and The Zine will get a portion of the sale: https://alnk.to/3ye6GT2 Subscribe/ score some books/clothes/stickers: https://shop
Preview of our Sonnie Trotter Conversation (with Cliff Cash poetry)
A preview of our upcoming two part episode with Sonnie Trotter. Plus a poem “Climbing Romeo and Juliet” by Cliff Cash. Photo of Sonnie on Cobra Crack, Squamish by Paul Bride
The Low Key Legend with Jimmie Dunn (Dirtbag Classic)
A rerun of our conversation with Jimmie Dunn from 2022. Our sponsors for Season 7: Kilter: http://settercloset.com (email holds@kiltergrips.com for more information) Osprey: https://www.osprey.com/ Scarpa. Use this link to shop Scarpa products, and The Zine will get a portion of the sale: https://alnk.to/3ye6GT2 Subscribe/ score some books/clothes/stickers: https://shop.climbingzine.com/
TC The OG with Tommy Caldwell (Dirtbag Classic)
A rerun of our conversation with Tommy Caldwell from 2022, recorded in his van in Estes Park, Colorado. Big thanks to Shaun Matusewicz for joining on the adventure and helping with the interview!
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From Tech to Tolstoy and Trad Climbing with Sam MacIlwaine
Luke’s conversation with Sam MacIlwaine, who contributed the poem “Dirtbag” to Volume 25 of The Climbing Zine, and is also featured on the back cover of that issue. Subscribe/ score some books/clothes/stickers: https://shop.climbingzine.com/ Our sponsors for Season 7: Kilter: http://settercloset.com (email holds@kiltergrips.com for more information) Osprey: https://www.osprey.com/ Scarpa. Use thi
Don’t Be A Trad Princess with Mary Eden
To kick off Luke’s summer climbing road trip, he stopped in Moab, Utah for this conversation with Mary Eden, also known as the Trad Princess. Our sponsors for Season 7: Kilter: http://settercloset.com (email holds@kiltergrips.com for more information) Osprey: https://www.osprey.com/ Scarpa. Use this link to shop Scarpa products, and The Zine will get a portion of the sale:…
Dirtbag Rich: Blake Boles and Luke Mehall
Another conversation where Luke is the guest. This episode is from the “Dirtbag Rich” podcast, hosted by Blake Boles. Our sponsors for Season 7: Kilter: http://settercloset.com (email holds@kiltergrips.com for more information) Osprey: https://www.osprey.com/ Scarpa. Use this link to shop Scarpa products, and The Zine will get a portion of the sale: https://alnk.to/3ye6GT2 Subscribe/ score some b
Life Is A Beautiful Struggle: Ryan Devlin and Luke Mehall
The tables are turned on our host, Luke Mehall, as we share this episode of his appearance on The Struggle Climbing Show, hosted by Ryan Devlin. Our sponsors for Season 7: Kilter: http://settercloset.com (email holds@kiltergrips.com for more information) Osprey: https://www.osprey.com/ Scarpa. Use this link to shop Scarpa products, and The Zine will get a portion of the…
The Art of The Belaytionship with Andy Vo
Our premiere for Season 7: a conversation with Andy Vo. Our sponsors for Season 7: Kilter: http://settercloset.com (email holds@kiltergrips.com for more information) Osprey: https://www.osprey.com/ Scarpa. Use this link to shop Scarpa products, and The Zine will get a portion of the sale: https://alnk.to/3ye6GT2 Subscribe/ score some books/clothes/stickers: https://shop.climbingzine.com/
A Letter And Poem for Kurt Blair
A second preseason episode before we kick off Season 7. A letter and poem for our dear friend Kurt Blair, who passed away last year. Poem read by Marcus Garcia, and letter read by host Luke Mehall.
Everybody Climbs in Indian Creek with Tim Foulkes
A preseason episode before we launch Season 7. Originally aired in 2020 near the end of Season 1. Season 7 kicks off later this month.
The Dirtbags Aren’t Dead, They’re Just In Mexico
Luke Mehall reads “The Dirtbags Aren’t Dead, They’re Just In Mexico” published in the new issue of The Climbing Zine, Volume 25, now available. Photo by Ivan Ioza https://shop.climbingzine.com/ Our sponsors for Season 6: Kilter: http://settercloset.com (email holds@kiltergrips.com for more information) Scarpa: www.scarpa.com Mountain Project / OnX: https://www.mountainproject.com/ Osprey: https:/
Untroubled with Alex Honnold
“I climb my best 4,000 feet off the ground” – Alex Honnold. Luke Mehall + Alex Honnold in a dirtbag state of mind.
The Mom Crux with Mallory Logan (co-hosted by Shaun Matusewicz)
We finally get to sit down with Mallory Logan, the Art Director for The Climbing Zine, to have a conversation about the history of The Zine and Dirtbag State of Mind. Plus the crux of becoming a Mom at 21 years old. Co-hosted by Shaun Matusewicz, our Publisher Emeritus. Zine links: Support our podcast on…
Beats, Climbs, and Life: A Conversation with Kris Hampton
The last in our series of conversations recorded in Lander, Wyoming this summer, with Kris Hampton of Power Company Climbing. Kris is our first repeat guest, and we discuss climbing friendships, the Olympics, hip-hop and much more. Zine links: Support our podcast on Patreon KEEP THE ZINE ALIVE + Subscribe Score 15% off anything in…
You Belong Here: A Conversation With Steve Bechtel
The second conversation from our series of interviews in Lander, Wyoming. Steve Bechtel is a local legend in Lander, and runs two successful businesses: Climb Strong and Elemental Fitness. We have a really fun conversation ranging from old climbing stories of his with Todd Skinner, to the modern world of work, business, publishing, and climbing.…
Holding Space and Leading The Way: A Conversation with Shara Zaia
The first of our series of conversations recorded this summer in Lander, Wyoming. Shara Zaia wrote a beautiful piece is Volume 24, our current issue, and we discuss that essay and much more.
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Introducing The Microdose Mixtape
Introducing our first ever mixtape from The Climbing Zine. The Microdose Mixtape pairs Luke Mehall’s spoken word poetry, with the music of Devin Dabney. Enjoy. Merch is available here: https://shop.climbingzine.com/ Tapes and vinyl will be available shortly
From The Ice Rink To The Ice Climb with Taylor Luneau
A conversation with Taylor Luneau. Taylor discovered climbing after an injury derailed his ice hockey career. Taylor and Luke have a wide ranging conversation from local climbing organizations to the relationship of climate change and ice climbing, and much more. Plus in the outro is the premiere of the poem 5.6+ from the upcoming Microdose…
Sharp Edges: Holding On By Letting Go by Shara Zaia
Shara Zaia reads her essay published in Volume 24 of The Climbing Zine. Plus a bonus tune from James Parr, inspired by Greg Petliski’s essay, Scotch on The Rocks, also published in Volume 24. Zine links: Support our podcast on Patreon KEEP THE ZINE ALIVE + Subscribe Our sponsors for Season 5: Kilter: http://settercloset.com (email holds@kiltergrips.com…
Climbs Fall Apart by Luke Mehall
Luke Mehall reads his piece, “Climbs Fall Apart” which is published in Volume 24 of The Climbing Zine; the episode ends with his poem “A Climber Who Cries” from the upcoming Microdose Mixtape. Zine links: Support our podcast on Patreon KEEP THE ZINE ALIVE + Subscribe Score 15% off anything in our online store Our…
Pursuing The Struggle with Felipe Garcia
A conversation with Felipe Garcia. Felipe and Luke have a conversation about climbing in Guatemala, first ascents, living, working, and training on a boat for two months, and much more at the outdoor studio in El Potrero Chico, Mexico. Zine links: Support our podcast on Patreon KEEP THE ZINE ALIVE + Subscribe Score 15% off…
Climbing Is Not About Climbing with Chad Reich
A Love Letter To The Firebrand by Luke Mehall
Luke reads his “Love Letter To The Firebrand” the final episode of Season 5. With a special guest surprise from Heidi Magnus. Subscribe + Keep The Zine Alive: https://shop.climbingzine.com/
Slab is Sexy and Inclusivity is Hot with Anna Hazelnutt
A conversation with filmmaker, climber, and lover of slab Anna Hazelnutt. Anna bridges the old school and new school with an honest, vulnerable voice that is a breath of fresh air in the climbing world. Anna’s YouTube page Anna’s IG Anna’s Etsy page Zine links: Support our podcast on Patreon KEEP THE ZINE ALIVE +…
Evening Sends and Resistance Climbing with Andrew Bisharat
A conversation with writer, climber, and podcaster Andrew Bisharat. Andrew is a major part of the award winning film Resistance Climbing, which was part of the Reel Rock film tour this year. Evening Sends (Andrew’s website) The Runout Podcast Zine links: Support our podcast on Patreon KEEP THE ZINE ALIVE + Subscribe Score 15% off…
Exploring The Lines of Climbing and Writing with Greg Pettys
A conversation with my brother from another, Greg Pettys. Greg is an original contributor to The Climbing Zine, and though he’s not an obsessive climber, he has the heart of a climber. Greg Pettys’s Substack Luke’s Substack Hip Hop and Climbing Vol. 1 Playlist curated by The Zine Zine links: Support our podcast on Patreon…
The Roots of The Zine with Bryant Aucoin of Sticker Art
A conversation with my dear friend Bryant Aucoin, of Stickerart.com from his podcast, “So What Do You Like To Do”. Zine links: Support our podcast on Patreon KEEP THE ZINE ALIVE + Subscribe Score 15% off anything in our online store Our sponsors for Season 5: Kilter: http://settercloset.com (email holds@kiltergrips.com for more information) Scarpa: www.scarpa.com Edelrid: https://edelrid.com/us-
ASCA: Making a World of Difference with Nate Liles
The American Safe Climbing Association (ASCA) is the leading bolt replacement group in the United States. This conversation with Nate Liles, highlights the history and work of ASCA, and the nuance that goes along with all things bolts. Support ASCA / learn more about their work: https://safeclimbing.org/ Zine links: Support our podcast on Patreon KEEP…
Keeping The Zine Alive with The Runout
A conversation about keeping our printed zine alive with our friends at The Runout. Big thanks to Andrew Bisharat and Chris Kalous for this interview. Zine links: Support our podcast on Patreon KEEP THE ZINE ALIVE + Subscribe Score 15% off anything in our online store Our sponsors for Season 5: Kilter: http://settercloset.com (email holds@kiltergrips.com for…
To Live and Die in Yosemite
Luke Mehall reads his essay, “To Live and Die in Yosemite” published in The Climbing Zine Volume 23. Zine links: Support our podcast on Patreon KEEP THE ZINE ALIVE + Subscribe Score 15% off anything in our online store Our sponsors for Season 5: Kilter: http://settercloset.com (email holds@kiltergrips.com for more information) Scarpa: www.scarpa.com Edelrid: https://edelrid.com/us-en Osprey: htt
On Mole with Mark Grundon
Our second episode recorded in El Potrero Chico, Mexico, is with Mark Grundon. Mark and Luke have been friends for over twenty years, and have experienced many highs and lows together. Mark is a prolific route developer in Mexico, and he’s the owner of El Potrero Chico Guides. El Potrero Chico Guides Zine links: Support…
Sueños de Altura en Mexico with Becky Zunigar
Our first episode recorded in El Potrero Chico, Mexico is with Becky Zunigar, who is the producer of the film Sueños de Altura, a documentary about the pioneers of climbing in Mexico.
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10 – Season 4 – So You Got Your Knee Stuck by Kaya Lindsay
Our final episode for Season 4 is a story read by Kaya Lindsay. This story was published in Volume 22 of The Zine. We never publish “how-to” material, but after hearing so many stories about climbers getting knees stuck in cracks, we figured this would be a good “zine-style” piece on the subject matter. Visit…
9 – Season 4 – Finding Nuggets in The Climbing World, A Conversation with Steven Dimmitt
Two podcasts at once! I chat with Steven Dimmitt of the popular Nugget Climbing Podcast. We take turns interviewing each other, and really get into the history of what we do, and the challenging side of a “dream job”. Visit The Nugget: www.thenuggetclimbing.com Check out some more stories/content: www.climbingzine.com Discount link for 15% off any product…
8 – Season 4 – Creeksgiving
Mehall reads the essay “Creeksgiving”. A tale of the old school celebration in the Super Bowl campground. Check out some more stories/content: www.climbingzine.com Discount link for 15% off any product (except subscriptions) in our online store: https://shop.climbingzine.com/discount/DIRTBAGPODCAST15 Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theclimbingzine Our sponsors: Kilter: htt
7 – Season 4 – Back To The Gravity Lab, A Conversation with Sebastiaan Zuidweg
A conversation with Sebastiaan Zuidweg about building a climbing gym from scratch. Gravity Lab opens up in Durango, Colorado this month! Gravity Lab Check out some more stories/content: www.climbingzine.com Discount link for 15% off any product (except subscriptions) in our online store: https://shop.climbingzine.com/discount/DIRTBAGPODCAST15 Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com
6 – Season 4 – Adventures With Two Tent Timmy (Zine Classic)
Adventures With Two Tent Timmy is a zine classic, that will be republished in The Climbing Zine Book 2, now available to preorder. Read and written by Luke Mehall. Check out some more stories/content: www.climbingzine.com Discount link for 15% off any product (except subscriptions) in our online store: https://shop.climbingzine.com/discount/DIRTBAGPODCAST15 Support the podcast on Patreon: https://
5 – Season 4 – Women’s Stories at the Heart of Yosemite Climbing, A Conversation with Lauren DeLaunay Miller
Our second episode from the El Cap Meadow with Lauren DeLaunay Miller. Lauren was a contributor to Volume 12 of The Zine, and she’s the author of Valley of Giants: Stories from Women at the Heart of Yosemite Climbing Check out some more stories/content: www.climbingzine.com Discount link for 15% off any product (except subscriptions) in…
4 – Season 4 – The GOAT: A Conversation with Beth Rodden
Luke sits down with Beth Rodden in the El Cap Meadow, during the Yosemite Facelift. Beth contributed an essay called Meltdown that’s published in The Climbing Zine, Volume 22. Check out some more stories/content: www.climbingzine.com Discount link for 15% off anything in our online store: https://shop.climbingzine.com/discount/DIRTBAGPODCAST15 Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.co
Dirtbag State of Mind Trailer
A trailer for Dirtbag State of Mind. Score Zines: https://shop.climbingzine.com/
3 – Season 4 – How To Cry on a Mountain with Jennaye Derge and Marcus Garcia
Jennaye Derge is our special guest host for this conversation with Marcus Garcia. In this episode they discuss Marcus’s passion in climbing, and his journey with grief and how it has shaped him. Big thanks to these two for sharing this conversation with our podcast. Check out some more stories/content: www.climbingzine.com Discount link for 15%…
2 – Season 4 – The Vulnerable Warrior: A Conversation with Stacy Bare
Stacy Bare is author of two popular Zine stories, including Climbing Past War, published in The Climbing Zine Book. Luke and Stacy met and bonded over the first sentence in the first zine, “without climbing I’d be dead or in jail” and have been friends and colleagues ever since. Discount link for 15% off anything…
1 – Season 4 – A Dirtbag with a Dream: A Conversation with Brittany Goris
Brittany Goris has contributed to the last two issues of The Climbing Zine, and her spirit matches our mission. We discuss Yosemite, The Creek, and how she’s been able to channel her competitive spirit in climbing; plus much more. Discount link for 15% off anything in our online store: https://shop.climbingzine.com/discount/DIRTBAGPODCAST15 Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/t
10 – Season 3 – Dancing With The Queen, PART 2
Part 2 of Dancing With The Queen read and written by Luke Mehall, published in Volume 22 of The Climbing Zine. Discount link for 15% off anything in our online store: https://shop.climbingzine.com/discount/DIRTBAGPODCAST15 Check out our KEEP THE ZINE ALIVE campaign: www.climbingzine.com Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theclimbingzine Our Sponsors Kilter: http://settercloset
9 – Season 3 – Dancing With The Queen, PART 1
Volume 22 of The Climbing Zine is off the printer, and into the mail. This story, Dancing With The Queen by Luke Mehall, will be read in two parts. This is part one. Check out our KEEP THE ZINE ALIVE campaign: www.climbingzine.com Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theclimbingzine Discount link for 15% off anything in our online…
8 – Season 3 – The Low Key Legend: A Conversation with Jimmie Dunn
Jimmie Dunn is a climbing legend. On El Capitan he succeeded with Cosmos where Royal Robbins, Yvon Chouinard, and Jim Bridwell failed. Solo. He was also under threat of violence by some California climbers, who bullied his attempt. Jim Donini promised to protect him. He dropped his sleeping bag and slept in canvas bag. He…
7 – Season 3 – American Climber (Zine Classic)
For this episode, we look back at a classic chapter from American Climber, Luke Mehall’s 2016 memoir, and the subject of Season 1 of the DSOM podcast. Check out our KEEP THE ZINE ALIVE campaign: www.climbingzine.com Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theclimbingzine Discount link for 15% off anything in our online store: https://shop.climbingzine.com/discount/DIRTBAGPODCAST15
6 – Season 3 – From Dirtbag to Director of an MBA: A Conversation with Scott Borden
Luke sits down with Scott Borden, a friend and climbing partner of 20 years. Scott is a prolific contributor to The Climbing Zine, and his writing first appeared way back in Volume 2. This conversation was recorded at Western Colorado University, where they both graduated from, and where Borden currently is the director of the…
5 – Season 3 – Spring Cracks by Luke Mehall
“The same thing that makes you live, can kill you in the end” – Neil Young. Luke Mehall reads his essay Spring Cracks, published in Volume 21 of The Climbing Zine Keep The Zine Alive and subscribe (this link will get you 15% off) : https://shop.climbingzine.com/discount/DIRTBAGPODCAST15 Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theclimbingzine Our Sponsors Kilter: http://settercloset.com (email
4 – Season 3 – The Art of The First Ascent by Luke Mehall
Luke Mehall reads his essay, “The Art of The First Ascent”, first published in Volume 15 of The Climbing Zine. Keep The Zine Alive and subscribe (this link will get you 15% off) : https://shop.climbingzine.com/discount/DIRTBAGPODCAST15 Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theclimbingzine Our Sponsors Kilter: http://settercloset.com (email holds@kiltergrips.com for more information) Osprey
3 – Season 3 – Working Hard for Bears Ears National Monument, A Conversation with Erik Murdock
Erik Murdock is the Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs at the Access Fund and a key player in the establishment of Bears Ears National Monument. We geek out about how Bears Ears National Monument came to be, and get the story from his perspective. A very policy oriented, but fascinating conversation, and a…
2 – Season 3 – Who Came First The Dirtbag or The Van Lifer? A Conversation with Kaya Lindsay
The second episode of Season 3 is a conversation with Kaya Lindsay, from One Chick Travels. Kaya is a contributor to The Climbing Zine, and the creator of the Girls Gone Wide film. We sat down on a winter evening in Moab, Utah, and have a conversation ranging from women living the van life, community,…
1 – Season 3 – TC the OG, A Conversation with Tommy Caldwell
Season 3 is here and we’re kicking it off with our conversation with Tommy Caldwell. Big thanks to Shaun Matusewicz as well for joining in on the conversation. You can now support the DSOM podcast on Patreon, starting at $3. Here’s the link: https://www.patreon.com/theclimbingzine This link will get you 15% off anything in our store:…
Bonus Episode – The Art of Being Crusty
Another bonus episode, Luke Mehall reads a story from Volume 21 of The Climbing Zine. (Photo of Hobo Greg by Emmie Snead) Support The Zine + the DSOM podcast by subscribing, picking up some zines, books, or other merch (this link is good for 15% off anything in the store): https://shop.climbingzine.com/discount/DIRTBAGPODCAST15 Become a Patreon Supporter…
Bonus Episode – A Climber In The Winter of His Content
Luke Mehall reads a piece of his, about some winter climbing adventures and first ascents in Indian Creek. This piece was originally published in Volume 4 of The Climbing Zine. Support The Zine + the DSOM podcast by picking up some goodies in our store (this link is good for 15% off): https://shop.climbingzine.com/discount/DIRTBAGPODCAST15 Become a…
22 – Season 2 – One More Creeksgiving
A bonus episode to wrap up 2021, about Mehall’s experience at this year’s Creeksgiving, in Indian Creek, Bears Ears National Monument. Support The Zine + the DSOM podcast by picking up some goodies in our store (this link is good for 15% off): https://shop.climbingzine.com/discount/DIRTBAGPODCAST15 Become a Patreon Supporter of the show (and get hooked up…
21 – Season 2 – Get Sends and Keep Writing with Devin Dabney
For our final conversation in 2021, Luke chats with Devin Dabney, who is a Senior Contributor to The Climbing Zine. Devin is a poet, rapper, essayist, and host of the American Climbing Project podcast. In this conversation Devin and Luke “nerd out” on the intersection of hip-hop and climbing, as well as the writing process,…
20 – Season 2 – The Climbing Advocate Podcast with Peter Horgan
This fall I sat down with Peter Horgan, from The Climbing Advocate Podcast, in a camper in Indian Creek. We have a conversation ranging from poetic influences like Bob Dylan and The Grateful Dead, to first ascents in Indian Creek, to starting the Durango Climbers Coalition. Check out The Climbing Advocate Podcast: https://www.accessfund.org/learn/the-climbing-advocate-podcast The Access…
19 – Season 2 – The Climber’s Writer: Lucas Roman
Lucas Roman has emerged as one of the best climbing writers in the last couple years. Luke met up with Lucas in Moab, Utah and then the two headed out to Castle Valley for a great conversation; ranging from Brad Gobright to recovery to the climbing life. The second anniversary of Brad’s passing is this…
18 – Season 2 – From The Creek to The Capitol with Chris Schulte
Chris Schulte is one of the more prolific contributors to The Zine, and we sat down in Durango for a wide ranging conversation, from The Creek to The Capitol. Photos: by Andrew Burr Support The Zine + our podcast to picking up some goodies, This link will get you 15% off anything in our store:…
