The Careless Talk Climbing Podcast

It's gone old school again here and we've split our chat with Molly into two parts. Not just to pad out our episode count, but also because we've hit our upload cap for the month! Part 1 has us talking to Molly mostly about competitions and the setbacks that she has suffered in pursuit of those precious medals. Very real, very genuine stuff, hope you enjoy!And if you're enjoying the podcast and would like to help us keep it going, to consider checking out our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70353823Support the show

This week we chat to Mina who has had a really successful and interesting climbing career. She's done competitions she's done hard boulders and hard routes but she has also had some injury setbacks and we talk about all of it! If you enjoy our podcast and would like to support us please do consider becoming a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70353823Support the show

This week we have Huffy joining us. Huffy is one of the leading physiotherapists that specialise in climbing injuries. He attended the Olympics as a physio for Shauna Coxsey and has a stellar reputation for being able to diagnose and treat all the weird and wonderful injuries that climbing throws at him!A huge thanks to out Patrons who are really helping us to keep this show on the road! If you are enjoying the podcast and would like to help out please consider signing up!https://www.patreon.com/user?u=70353823If for any reason my smooth luddite brain has failed to provide a working link you can just search for the careless talk climbing podcast on the website and we'll pop right up. Thanks!Support the show

Sam Pratt, a climbing photographer, discusses the intricacies of climbing photography, collaborative filmmaking, and the challenges of freelance photography. The podcast hosts introduce their Patreon launch and express gratitude towards supporters. The conversation delves into the evolving trend of sponsors purchasing photography, pricing strategies, and navigating the vulnerability of creative endeavors.

We interrupt our rigorously strict schedule of podcast release dates (sometimes Monday, sometimes Tuesday, sometimes never) to bring you a surprise news exclusive and here at The Careless Talk Climbing Podcast we make our own news! Support the show

Alex Lemel the head setter at Mile End climbing wall comes for a chat this week. We chat about his route setting and training philosophies and ask him about how he stays so motivated as well as nerdy board climbing chat. Support the show

Fun chat with Scottish comp climbing phenom Max Milne. Max on his internet persona, his intro to climbing, his incredible comp season and how he reckons Janja would get on competing in the men's category! Support the show

The second part of our insightful chat with Tom Herbert, we talk a lot about weight management for climbing and how it can be done safely as well as some thoughts about how our weight naturally fluctuates due to what we've been eating, perhaps there's a way to take advantage of that!Some of the thoughts in this podcast come from Tom's article 'Influences and Management of Acute Bodyweight Change' which is available through his website https://access.useful.coach and you can use the promo code: CARELESS for £5 off the annual fee. Support the show

In this engaging conversation, Tom Herbert, a climbing nutritionist, delves into the specialized dietary needs of rock climbers. He emphasizes the role of nutrition in enhancing performance and addresses common misconceptions about caloric intake. Highlighting the importance of body image and the risks of disordered eating, Tom advocates for a holistic view of nutrition. The discussion also covers intuitive eating, carb timing, and the marvels of gut health, showcasing how food connects to both wellness and social relationships.

Second half of our chat with David Mason, we talk about living in Sheffield,  how outside climbers can take better care of their environment and we get some of Dave's training advice as one of the top climbing coaches. Support the show