The Careless Talk Climbing Podcast

Matt Fultz, a renowned climber known for sending multiple 8C+ boulders, shares his insights on climbing and self-doubt. He discusses his journey through mental challenges, emphasizing the importance of community support. The conversation also touches on unique climbing techniques and his experiences in places like Idaho and the Lake District. Matt reveals the intricacies of tackling problems like 'big Z' and offers valuable coaching tips on balancing technique and mental resilience. His humility shines as he reflects on the emotional impacts of climbing.

Molly Thompson-Smith, an accomplished athlete, shares her journey to successfully qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics. She navigates the intense mental pressure and hard work involved in her preparation. Molly talks about life as a member of Team GB, the exhilarating yet daunting atmosphere of the Olympic village, and the unique camaraderie found among athletes. Personal anecdotes reveal the emotional toll of pursuing Olympic dreams, the thrill of Olympic culture, and her thoughts on the evolving competitive climbing landscape.

Olympian Kyra Condie discusses her training roots, rock trips, Olympic preparations, and managing psychological repercussions. They explore the challenges of transitioning from competition to outdoor climbing, selection processes in climbing competitions, and the benefits of training in Salt Lake City with a supportive climbing community.

Ben Bransby, British Climbing Legend, discusses challenging climbs, training in 40s, first ascents, climbing crags, and grade hunting. Stories include crimping after finger injuries and navigating climbing culture changes.

Topics include climbing genetics, choosing favorite climbing eras, controversies surrounding asymmetrical edge designs, and reflections on the legendary era of British climbing. The hosts also discuss online communication challenges, creating fictional podcast rivalries, and nostalgia for climbing footage from the 2000-2010 era.

Elite climbing nutritionist Tom Herbert simplifies nutrition advice, covering body composition, fueling for training, and supplements. Topics include protein & carbs importance, managing expectations, intermittent fasting benefits, debunking BCAAs, and discussing caffeine impact on climbing performance.

World-class climber Sean Bailey chats about climbing competitions, media influence, and grading. They discuss the challenges of competition climbing, evolving landscape of climbing careers and social media, and the influence of media on climbing grading. The conversation also explores the differences in climbing culture and training methods between Japan and the UK, as well as the benefits of cross-training in sport climbing and bouldering.

Legendary climber Ethan Pringle shares insights on challenging climbs like The Nest and Jumbo Love, mental hurdles, evolving climbing styles, and competition experiences. Topics include sustainable travel plans, social media struggles, psychological impact of comparison, and balancing personal content online. Pringle also reflects on self-discovery in climbing, importance of psychological preparation, and returning to conquer challenging sport climbing routes.

Aidan & Sam discuss night climbing challenges, artificial light impact on bats in Switzerland, mental health in climbing, chalk preferences, and optimizing climbing performance through marginal gains. They explore breaking free from limitations in climbing, reflections on 'enough', and the concept of climbing at night in Fontainebleau with night vision goggles.

Steven Dimmitt, host of The Nugget podcast, joins in for a chat on climbing motivations and the impact of podcasting on his climbing journey. They discuss training setups, personal growth, overcoming setbacks, and chasing challenging climbs. The conversation also delves into the evolution of climbing podcasts, personal resilience in the face of criticism, and balancing climbing with other passions like music.