Explore every episode of the podcast Dirtbag State of Mind podcast, from The Climbing Zine
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| Untroubled with Alex Honnold | 17 Nov 2024 | 01:02:02 | |
“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) | 06 Sep 2024 | 01:00:32 | |
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 Patreon KEEP THE ZINE ALIVE + Subscribe Score 15% off anything in our online store… | |||
| Climbing Is Not About Climbing with Chad Reich | 22 Mar 2024 | 00:42:05 | |
A preseason conversation with our digital editor and producer Chad Reich. Plus a poem from our upcoming Microdose Mixtape. Support our podcast on Patreon KEEP THE ZINE ALIVE + Subscribe Score 15% off anything in our online store… | |||
| A Love Letter To The Firebrand by Luke Mehall | 18 Dec 2023 | 00:21:20 | |
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 | 21 Nov 2023 | 01:01:37 | |
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 + Subscribe Score 15% off anything in our online store Our sponsors… | |||
| Evening Sends and Resistance Climbing with Andrew Bisharat | 04 Oct 2023 | 01:02:48 | |
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 anything in our online store Our sponsors for… | |||
| Exploring The Lines of Climbing and Writing with Greg Pettys | 07 Sep 2023 | 01:04:17 | |
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 KEEP THE ZINE ALIVE + Subscribe Score 15% | |||
| The Roots of The Zine with Bryant Aucoin of Sticker Art | 12 Aug 2023 | 00:25:04 | |
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… | |||
| ASCA: Making a World of Difference with Nate Liles | 21 Jul 2023 | 01:07:12 | |
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 THE ZINE ALIVE + Subscribe Score… | |||
| Keeping The Zine Alive with The Runout | 09 Jul 2023 | 00:41:11 | |
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 more information)… | |||
| To Live and Die in Yosemite | 02 Jul 2023 | 00:31:56 | |
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/ | |||
| On Mole with Mark Grundon | 22 Jun 2023 | 00:48:30 | |
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 our podcast on Patreon KEEP THE ZINE ALIVE + Subscribe Score 15% | |||
| Beats, Climbs, and Life: A Conversation with Kris Hampton | 20 Aug 2024 | 01:17:00 | |
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 our online store Our sponsors for Season 6: Kilter… | |||
| Sueños de Altura en Mexico with Becky Zunigar | 15 Jun 2023 | 01:08:36 | |
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 | 04 Feb 2023 | 00:32:12 | |
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 Kaya’s site: https://www.onechicktravels.com Kaya’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube. | |||
| 9 – Season 4 – Finding Nuggets in The Climbing World, A Conversation with Steven Dimmitt | 11 Jan 2023 | 01:13:37 | |
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 (except subscriptions) in our… | |||
| 8 – Season 4 – Creeksgiving | 02 Dec 2022 | 00:16:41 | |
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… | |||
| 7 – Season 4 – Back To The Gravity Lab, A Conversation with Sebastiaan Zuidweg | 14 Nov 2022 | 00:30:31 | |
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. | |||
| 6 – Season 4 – Adventures With Two Tent Timmy (Zine Classic) | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:40:29 | |
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… | |||
| 5 – Season 4 – Women’s Stories at the Heart of Yosemite Climbing, A Conversation with Lauren DeLaunay Miller | 01 Nov 2022 | 01:09:44 | |
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 our online store: https://shop.climbingzine.com/ | |||
| 4 – Season 4 – The GOAT: A Conversation with Beth Rodden | 03 Oct 2022 | 00:58:16 | |
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. | |||
| Dirtbag State of Mind Trailer | 27 Sep 2022 | 00:01:46 | |
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 | 07 Sep 2022 | 00:43:56 | |
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% off anything in our online store: https://shop. | |||
| You Belong Here: A Conversation With Steve Bechtel | 03 Aug 2024 | 01:12:42 | |
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. Zine links: Support our podcast on Patreon… | |||
| 2 – Season 4 – The Vulnerable Warrior: A Conversation with Stacy Bare | 21 Aug 2022 | 01:12:34 | |
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 in our online store: https://shop.climbingzine.com/discount/ | |||
| 1 – Season 4 – A Dirtbag with a Dream: A Conversation with Brittany Goris | 27 Jul 2022 | 00:59:23 | |
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. | |||
| 10 – Season 3 – Dancing With The Queen, PART 2 | 02 Jul 2022 | 00:18:59 | |
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… | |||
| 9 – Season 3 – Dancing With The Queen, PART 1 | 25 Jun 2022 | 00:19:35 | |
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 store: https://shop.climbingzine.com/ | |||
| 8 – Season 3 – The Low Key Legend: A Conversation with Jimmie Dunn | 24 May 2022 | 01:16:13 | |
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 did it, over 8 days, and made peace with Bridwell, who congratulated him and… | |||
| 7 – Season 3 – American Climber (Zine Classic) | 06 May 2022 | 00:21:18 | |
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/ | |||
| 6 – Season 3 – From Dirtbag to Director of an MBA: A Conversation with Scott Borden | 19 Apr 2022 | 01:11:16 | |
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 Outdoor Industry MBA. Borden is also the author of Squeak Goes Climbing… | |||
| 5 – Season 3 – Spring Cracks by Luke Mehall | 23 Mar 2022 | 00:16:55 | |
“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. | |||
| 4 – Season 3 – The Art of The First Ascent by Luke Mehall | 06 Mar 2022 | 00:17:04 | |
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. | |||
| 3 – Season 3 – Working Hard for Bears Ears National Monument, A Conversation with Erik Murdock | 21 Feb 2022 | 00:58:40 | |
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 reminder how important it is for the climbing community to be involved in the… | |||
| Holding Space and Leading The Way: A Conversation with Shara Zaia | 20 Jul 2024 | 00:57:49 | |
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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| 2 – Season 3 – Who Came First The Dirtbag or The Van Lifer? A Conversation with Kaya Lindsay | 14 Feb 2022 | 01:07:11 | |
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, writing, off-width, and a whole lot more. Check out our KEEP THE ZINE ALIVE campaign: www. | |||
| 1 – Season 3 – TC the OG, A Conversation with Tommy Caldwell | 31 Jan 2022 | 01:07:03 | |
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: https://shop.climbingzine.com/discount/ | |||
| Bonus Episode – A Climber In The Winter of His Content | 10 Jan 2022 | 00:22:37 | |
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 Patreon Supporter of the show (and get hooked… | |||
| 22 – Season 2 – One More Creeksgiving | 28 Dec 2021 | 00:11:01 | |
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 w/ goodies): https://www.patreon.com/ | |||
| 21 – Season 2 – Get Sends and Keep Writing with Devin Dabney | 20 Dec 2021 | 01:27:07 | |
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, and why essays and books are more important now more than ever. | |||
| 20 – Season 2 – The Climbing Advocate Podcast with Peter Horgan | 15 Dec 2021 | 01:15:39 | |
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 Fund… | |||
| 19 – Season 2 – The Climber’s Writer: Lucas Roman | 23 Nov 2021 | 01:16:45 | |
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 November 27th, and Lucas would like to send his love and condolences to Brad’s family and… | |||
| 18 – Season 2 – From The Creek to The Capitol with Chris Schulte | 16 Nov 2021 | 01:11:13 | |
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: https://shop.climbingzine.com/discount/DIRTBAGPODCAST15 Read more stories/watch videos/explore: www. | |||
| 17 – Season 2 – Live From Durango | 04 Nov 2021 | 00:41:00 | |
The pandemic shut down live events for a long time, and it was terrible timing as we wanted to celebrate 10 years of The Zine in 2020. We also had limited events in 2021, but we did this one in Durango and we wanted to share it here. Hope you enjoy it. This link will get you 15% off anything in our online store: https://shop.climbingzine.com/discount/DIRTBAGPODCAST15 Read more stories/ | |||
| 16 – Season 2 – An Interview with Mike “The Mayor” Shaw | 13 Oct 2021 | 00:44:02 | |
A conversation from Indian Creek with my friend Mike “The Mayor” Shaw. Mike is a longtime contributor to The Zine, and a lifelong outdoor educator. Support The Zine + our podcast by picking up a book, zine, sub., merch. This link will get you 15% off anything in our online store: https://shop.climbingzine.com/discount/DIRTBAGPODCAST15 Read more stories/watch videos/explore: www.climbingzine. | |||
| Introducing The Microdose Mixtape | 04 Jul 2024 | 00:17:41 | |
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… | |||
| 15 – Season 2 – The Dirtbag Dream Is Not Enough with Clipping Chains | 29 Sep 2021 | 01:28:52 | |
A conversation with Chad Andrews of Clipping Chains. Luke Mehall reflects on the origin story of his writing and The Climbing Zine. Support The Zine + our podcast by picking up a book, zine, sub., merch. This link will get you 15% off anything in our online store: https://shop.climbingzine.com/discount/DIRTBAGPODCAST15 Check out Clipping Chains: www.clippingchains.com Read more stories/ | |||
| 13 – Season 2 – An Interview with Kris Hampton | 10 Sep 2021 | 01:06:05 | |
We are back, with our first in the interview series of Season 2. Luke sits down with Kris Hampton of Power Company Climbing at the International Climbers Festival in Lander, Wyoming. The discuss hip-hop + climbing, running your own independent business, creativity, and more. Power Company Climbing Support The Zine + our podcast by picking up a book, zine, sub, merch. This link will get you 15% | |||
| …and now for a poem: The Last Dance | 09 Aug 2021 | 00:07:26 | |
A little something while you wait on the rest of Season 2. A poem: The Last Dance Support The Zine + our podcast by picking up a book, zine, sub, merch. This link will get you 15% off anything in our online store: https://shop.climbingzine.com/discount/DIRTBAGPODCAST15 Read more stories/watch videos/explore: https://climbingzine.com Photo of Luke Mehall by Greg Cairns… | |||
| Epilogue – Season 2 | 06 Jul 2021 | 00:10:32 | |
An epilogue for Season 2. Producer Chad Reich brightens our spirits. Plus some words for our dear friend Dan Escalante that we lost last year. Support The Zine + our podcast by picking up a book, zine, sub, merch. This link will get you 15% off anything in our online store: https://shop.climbingzine.com/discount/DIRTBAGPODCAST15 Read more stories/watch videos/explore: https://climbingzine. | |||