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With 35 years of climbing experience and going on 14 years behind the mic, Chris Kalous brings interviews, tributes, discussion, tears, and lots of laughs from the full breadth of the climbing zeitgeist. Rock climbing, bigwall (big wall?) climbing, alpinism, ice climbing, bouldering, and competition climbing. If it’s climbing related, it’s here. In the words of Alex Honnold, “If you are a climber, you pretty much have to do the Enormocast.”

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Enormocast 330: Shara Zaia – What’s Past is Prologue

2026/10/01

On episode 330 of the Enormocast, I sit down in Lander, WY at the International Climbers Festival with climber Shara Zaia. Shara grew up solidly in the midwest- Ohio and Indiana- with parents who immigrated from Iraq. Though Shara was born in the US, she also has roots in the Assyrian community and culture. By … Continue reading "Enormocast 330: Shara Zaia – What’s Past is Prologue"

Enormocast 329: Cole Brauer – Every Day the Sea Part 2

2026/09/15

On Episode 329 of the Enormocast, I resume my conversation with sailor, Cole Brauer. Cole made history and won the internet when she raced solo around the world in 2023. She live-streamed and updated often from her 130 day journey alone, finally coming in 2nd in the Global Solo Challenge. She was the first American … Continue reading "Enormocast 329: Cole Brauer – Every Day the Sea Part 2"

Enormocast Tweener: A Rebroadcast of The Struggle Climbing Podcast’s “A Noobs Guide to Horseshoe Hell”

2026/09/03

On this Enormocast Tweener*, join host Ryan Devlin of The Struggle Climbing Podcast as we run down how two noobs (Ryan and I are team Not the Nugget) are going to survive the infamous 24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell in Arkansas. Our sensei are Rob Liberatore and Ari Grode from the Ground Up Podcast who … Continue reading "Enormocast Tweener: A Rebroadcast of The Struggle Climbing Podcast’s “A Noobs Guide to Horseshoe Hell”"

Enormocast 328: Matt Cornell – The Right Reasons

2026/08/21

On Episode 328 of the Enormocast, we sit down with alpinist and Michigander, Matt Cornell. That’s right, one of the world’s best alpinists grew up in the mountain-less upper Midwest dreaming of vertical playgrounds beyond his home State’s borders. Despite the pressures of modern suburban expectations, Matt moved into his hatchback and become a climbing … Continue reading "Enormocast 328: Matt Cornell – The Right Reasons"

Enormocast 327: Karly Rager – Days of Glory

2026/07/29

On Episode 327 of the Enormocast, I sit down with climber, coach, and entrepreneur, Karly Rager. Karly got a soft start to climbing in her home State of South Dakota when she went top-roping with a family friend. As many before her, she was hooked in an instant. But it wasn’t until she was pursuing … Continue reading "Enormocast 327: Karly Rager – Days of Glory"

Enormocast 326: Julia Cassou – Telling True Stories

2026/07/07

On episode 326, I connect from Colorado to Chamonix to hear from French photographer and expedition climber, Julia Cassou. Julia grew up in a rural part of France in a town known for foie gras and its suggestive name (in English anyway). Her first camera was borrowed from her dad, and her first love was … Continue reading "Enormocast 326: Julia Cassou – Telling True Stories"

Enormocast 325: Bradley Brooks – Hunting for Clarity

2026/06/09

On Episode 325 of the Enormocast, I sit down across the internet with climber and hunter Brad Brooks. Brad is from Boise, ID and grew up hunting long before he found climbing. After moving on from dreams of professional soccer, Brad found climbing on a college course, and it quickly became his second passion beside … Continue reading "Enormocast 325: Bradley Brooks – Hunting for Clarity"

Enormocast 324: Ines Papert – Only One Life

2026/05/20

On Episode 324 of the Enormocast, I sit down for the second time with German climber Ines Papert. The first time was way back in 2016 when Ines and I climbed together in Indian Creek and found time torecord an interview. At that time, Ines was the single mom of a teenager but still managing … Continue reading "Enormocast 324: Ines Papert – Only One Life"

Enormocast 323: Cole Brauer – Every Day the Sea Part 1

2026/05/05

Cole Brauer joins the Enormocast after becoming the first American woman to race solo around the world in the Global Solo Challenge in 2023. The 30,000‑mile circumnavigation pushed her through storms, gear failures, sleep deprivation, and the kind of isolation only found in climbing in places like Baffin Island. During the race, Cole became its … Continue reading "Enormocast 323: Cole Brauer – Every Day the Sea Part 1"

Enormocast 322: Beau Martino – The Content Climbing Creator

2026/04/16

On Episode 322 of the Enormocast, we sit down with early climbing content creator, Beau Martino. Beau caught the Tiktok wave out of the 2020 pandemic by creating mostly one-person skits spoofing climbing and dirtbag life. By 2021, he’d started to build a “career” out of it as he set up his tripod in a … Continue reading "Enormocast 322: Beau Martino – The Content Climbing Creator"

Enormocast 321: Katie McKinstry Stylos – Reaching Further

2026/04/02

On Episode 321 of the Enormocast, I sit down at the Michigan Ice Fest with dry tooling maven, Katie McKinstry Stylos. Katie spent her entire youth as a “horse girl”: training horses, caring for horses, and competing. But when she lost her beloved horse to complications of an injury, her enthusiasm was dashed and burnout … Continue reading "Enormocast 321: Katie McKinstry Stylos – Reaching Further"

Enormocast 320: Last Rites FKA Taps 2026 – The Roomba Your Way to the Top Edition

2026/03/19

On the latest Episode of Enormocast we bring you the long awaited 2026 installment of Last Rites FKA Taps: the annual show where we air our grievances, talk shit about our fellow climbers, and have a good time doing it. As is the recent tradition, the fodder for our silliness is coming from listeners like … Continue reading "Enormocast 320: Last Rites FKA Taps 2026 – The Roomba Your Way to the Top Edition"

Enormocast 319: Freja Shannon – Moments of Glad Grace

2026/02/23

On episode 319 of the Enormocast, I connect across the Atlantic with Irish/Swedish climber and guide, Freja Shannon. Freja split her youth between the west coast of Ireland and Sweden. Her first mountain sport was snowboarding which took her to Chamonix for a winter season when she was 19. But in that spring, she found … Continue reading "Enormocast 319: Freja Shannon – Moments of Glad Grace"

Enormocast Tweener : Live from the Banff Mountain Film Festival with Helias Millerioux

2026/02/11

I had the honor of interviewing French alpinist and guide Helias Millerioux on stage at the Banff Mountain Film Festival. Helias is most internationally known for climbing a new route on the South Face of Nuptse alpine style with a French Team. But Helias is a experienced alpine climber with ascents around the world. He … Continue reading "Enormocast Tweener : Live from the Banff Mountain Film Festival with Helias Millerioux"

Enormocast 318: Babsi Zangerl – 10 Years Later

2026/01/22

On the latest Enormocast, Austrian rock master Babsi Zangerl returns to the show after I discovered her 10 years ago. Just kidding, but to say that her fame has rocketed since her first Enormocast over ten years ago is an understatement. Since we last talked, Babsi took her bouldering base and parlayed that into becoming … Continue reading "Enormocast 318: Babsi Zangerl – 10 Years Later"

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1443 reviews

★★★★★

dhijon 2026/02/24

The original climbing podcast is still the best

Chris is consistently thoughtful and engaging, I’ve enjoyed countless interviews through the years. Thanks!

★★★★★

Jsosnebxube 2025/07/23

I barely climb but love the life stories and stoke to live, stoke to perform. Thanks chris!!

Amazing

★★★★★

Haabø 2025/02/07

High quality & in depth

I love the Enormocast, from the intro and self produced ads to the deep well of quests. Every episode has something special about it. Hopefully they a...

★★★★★

Carderock Climber 2025/02/03

Good podcast on climbing life

I'm an old listener, going back through all the old episodes. Loved the one with Barber and Clune, two climbers from my generation. As a climber of 40...

★★★★★

Roby3232 2024/04/23

Amazing

Took me from an avid gym climber to someone setting up anchors and mock rappelling off hooks I put in my apartment walls. A very happy contributor to ...

★★★★★

Tahoe Danny 2024/04/11

Keep coming back

I don’t climb much anymore, but enormously always gets me back into it!!!

★★★★★

Oldguyiniowa 2023/12/11

Living vicariously

I am a 72 year old, who lives in Iowa and doesn’t climb, but this is my favorite podcast. I have listened to most, if not all, of the episodes. The ...

★★★★★

JC_843 2023/08/25

Excellent

As only an infrequent rock climber and mountaineer, I just discovered Chris’ podcast, but it is a excellent. While his experience and personal knowled...

★★★★★

former user 10000 2023/08/22

Enjoyed every minute

I’m new to this podcast and listened to a few during a long road trip. I enjoyed them and learned from them. Chris did a great job interviewing the ...

★★★★★

PhilSkis23 2023/07/27

The Original

What else can you say but the Enormocast is THE preeminent climbing podcast. Absolute classic with all the big names and plenty youve never heard of. ...

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