
 The Careless Talk Climbing Podcast E95: Sam & Aidan are talking CASH!
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 May 1, 2024  Sam and Aidan discuss the hot topic of climbers' compensation, questioning if they are exploited or underpaid. They explore the challenges of balancing passion for climbing with financial stability, ethical considerations of fair pay, and the potential formation of a union among climbers for negotiation. 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Unexpected Snowfall and Moose Encounter in Late April Finland 
 01:56 • 3min 
 Moon Sponsorship and Climbing Conversations 
 04:48 • 8min 
 Discussion on Recent Climbing Experiences and Challenges with Finger Tape 
 12:22 • 2min 
 Contemplation on Naming and Climbing Experience 
 14:45 • 3min 
 Book Review and War Perception Analysis 
 17:37 • 2min 
 Discussion on Midnight, The Birds, and Arrival of the Birds 
 19:20 • 2min 
 Debating Climbing Ethics and Route Naming 
 21:04 • 16min 
 Navigating Climbing Sponsorships: Balancing Skill and Marketing 
 36:54 • 18min 
 Balancing Passion and Pay: The Ethics of Climbing Income 
 54:25 • 18min 
 Exploring Compensation and Gratitude in Climbing 
 01:12:06 • 22min 

