The Careless Talk Climbing Podcast E186: We're back! Life updates, outdoor comps and climbing à la Netflix
Feb 18, 2026
Reunited climbers catch up on big life changes, parenting chaos and a second home board. They debate the merits and fairness of outdoor climbing comps and strategies for competing. A heated discussion follows about Honnold’s Netflix-backed skyscraper climb, entertainment ethics and platform responsibility. They also reflect on travel, recovery and balancing training projects like Six Degrees.
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Unexpected Early Birth Disrupted Plans
- Sam and Dolly had an unexpectedly early birth on January 2nd that disrupted plans and childcare for Freddie.
- Sam describes feeling awkward and unprepared as he tried to support Dolly during a stressful labour experience.
Finger Bruising And Raynaud's During Projecting
- Aidan reports skin bruising and nerve sensitivity from frequent sessions on the Six Degrees project.
- He links Raynaud's-like symptoms and increased tendon size to new fingertip pain and bruising while climbing.
Warm Up And Protect Hands In Cold
- Keep your core and hands warm to manage Raynaud's and maintain friction in cold conditions.
- Use gloves, big red layers, and deliberate warmth strategies before sessions to protect fingertip function.