On Episode 294 of the Enormocast, I connect to Katoomba, NSW in Australia- the heart of the Blue Mountains, to chat with photographer Simon Carter. Simon has been in the game as long as anyone currently active, and after four decades of producing some of the most iconic images in climbing, he’s published a retrospective: … Continue reading "Enormoc…

Carolyn Swift Jones is a medium, energy healer and teacher. Her website, https://theguidingcircle.com is filled with information and is where she offers her service as a spiritual mediator between you and your Guiding Circle. In this episode we’ll talk about how she discovered her gift of healing and learn more about accessing the power that we all…

On Episode 293 of the Enormocast, I connect with paraclimber Jim Ewing. Jim grew up climbing in the storied days of 1980s North Conway in New Hampshire. In his formative climbing years, Ewing rubbed elbows with the likes of Randy Radcliff, Alison Osius, and Hugh Herr. He didn’t know it while eeking out a dirtbag … Continue reading "Enormocast 293: …

On Episode 292 of the Enormocast, I sit down in a hotel in Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh) during the Arc’teryx Academy with Olympian Hamish McArthur and British competition climber Holly Toothill. I arrived in Squamish with Hamish booked and asked Holly to join at the last minute as a friend, teammate, and observer of Hamish’s performance in … Continue re…

In this bonus Round Table Episode we'll meet Rachel Horton White. She helps people access their intuition, clear deep-seated subconscious blocks and expand into their true soul essence! She has a book called "Tools for the Awakening Soul: A Guide to Activate Your Intuition and Uncover Your Life’s Purpose" where you can learn to work with thoughts, …

You're invited to join us at a secret location in Los Angeles for a seance 9/21/24! https://www.metaphysicalu.com For more content and to support the show visit https://www.patreon.com/MPUnleashed Email: info@mpunleashed.com Important links: https://www.mpunleashed.com http://instagram.com/mpunleashed https://www.youtube.com/@mpunleashed23 https://…

On Episode 290 of the Enormocast, I sit down in a cool, dark hotel room on a bright and HOT day in Lander, WY with bigwall climber, Hayden Jamieson. Hayden and I both slumped into our chairs after escaping the 100 degree day outside and tried to gather ourselves for the interview, and that’s when … Continue reading "Enormocast 290: Hayden Jamieson …

On Episode 289 of the Enormocast, I connect to Nashville, TN to talk to climber and musician Smith Curry. Smith is one of the busiest session players in Music City on dobro and pedal steel. He also happens to be a veteran climber with big walls, first ascents, and alpine gnar under his harness-belt. Smith … Continue reading "Enormocast 289: Smith C…

On Episode 288 of the Enormocast, I reunite with Don McGrath, the author of the book Vertical Mind. Don appeared nearly a decade ago on the podcast, and his book on the mindset of climbing has never left the conversion. Don has spent the last 10 years learning even more about overcoming the hurdles our … Continue reading "Enormocast 288: Don McGrat…

Sara and the MPUnleashed team were asked to do a land reading of the Lindsey family property located between Austin and San Antonio, TX. We encountered more than we expected during our first visit and knew that we had to come back... so we did and we brought our recording equipment and cameras. This is the conclusion of a 3 part investigation. For …

On Episode 287 of the Enormocast, I connect with Paraclimbing champion, Mo Beck. Mo was born with one hand, and her parents were determined to make sure she was ready for challenges of life like any other kid. When Mo ran into a camp counselor that told her that she didn’t HAVE TO climb if … Continue reading "Enormocast 287: Mo Beck – A Certain Ver…

On Episode 287 of the Enormocast, I connect through to America’s hat with Swiss crack-master, Didier Berthod. You might have heard about Didier from his recent send of Cobra Crack. The media mentions Didier disappearing from climbing for 10 years, returning to slay the Cobra, yada, yada, but that Didier’s completion of the Cobra has … Continue read…

In the early 2000s, Didier Berthod was the best crack climber in the world, then he dropped out of climbing and essentially disappeared from the world. When we left Didier Berthod in Facing the World Part 1, he had emerged from monastic life, contacted the daughter he had never seen, and returned to climbing. In … Continue reading "Enormocast Tween…

Sara and the MPUnleashed team were asked to do a land reading of the Lindsey family property located between Austin and San Antonio, TX. We encountered more than we expected during our first visit and knew that we had to come back... so we did and we brought our recording equipment and cameras. This is part 2 of a 3 part investigation. For more con…

On Episode 285 of the Enormocast, after long last, I connect with Belgian rock-climber and alpinist, Nico Favresse. Nico is certainly a contender for the most experienced expedition rock-climber of all time. Perhaps only rivalled by his ubiquitous partner, Sean Villanueva-O’Driscoll? Nevertheless, Nico is an all-arounder who has tackled the biggest…

Link to the tickets: https://www.metaphysicalu.com/event-details/metaphysical-uninhibited-seminar For more content and to support the show visit https://www.patreon.com/MPUnleashed Email: info@mpunleashed.com Important links: https://www.mpunleashed.com http://instagram.com/mpunleashed https://www.youtube.com/@mpunleashed23 https://www.tiktok.com/@…

On Episode 284 of the Enormocast, we connect across the pond to North Wales in the U.K. and into the living room of Emma Twyford. Emma is a pioneering woman in that rarified air of hard, desperate trad that only the old country can serve up. She is the first British woman to climb 9a … Continue reading "Enormocast 284: Emma Twyford – Getting on Wit…

On Episode 283 of the Enormocast, I sit down in a hotel in Munising, Michigan at the Michigan Icefest with Alaska-based alpinist, Clint Helander. What with the Chris Kalous Dance Party and the last call nightcap(s) at a bar literally called Whisky Dick’s, it had been a long night and an early morning for both … Continue reading "Enormocast 283: Cli…

Sara and the MPUnleashed team were asked to do a land reading of the Lindsey family property located between Austin and San Antonio, TX. We encountered more than we expected during our first visit and knew that we had to come back... so we did and we brought our recording equipment and cameras. This is part 1 of a 3 part investigation. For more con…

On Episode 282 of the Enormocast, I sit down with US Olympic qualifier, Natalia Grossman. That’s right, Natalia is headed to Paris to represent the US in Lead and Boulder combined (speed is separate this time around). But this moment was caught during a bit of down time for Natalia as she ramps up for … Continue reading "Enormocast 282: Natalia Gro…

On this in-between episode of the Enormocast, Harvey Wright from Episode 222 returns to discuss his ongoing treatment and recovery for addiction. But more importantly, Harvey is here to talk about his new album, Patio Pacifica, written almost entirely while in a Vancouver treatment facility. Also, we talk about the rough and dirty years since … Con…

On Episode 281 of the Enormocast, Jon Hawk and Tye Liggins from Memphis Rox join to discuss the mission of the famous pay-what-you-can gym, Memphis Rox, in the inner-city of Memphis, TN. Jon is director of operations, and Tye went from walk-in to head coach and course-setter. Memphis Rox, founded by Tom Shadyac in 2018, … Continue reading "Enormoca…

Damian Schillaci is a paranormal researcher, collector, and weirdo extraordinaire. He is the owner of the ParaPeculiar Museum Of Haunted Items in San Marcos TX, and the host of the ParaPeculiar podcast. Taking a philosophical approach to paranormal research, Damian relies on fringe thinking and out of the box research methods. His controversial ide…

On Episode 280 of the Enormocast we present the 2024 Taps edition of the Enormocast. This is the annual episode where we lay to rest traditions, foibles, and notions in climbing that are either sadly going to sleep never to reawaken, or should be put to bed for good. The Enormocast is joined by our … Continue reading "Enormocast 280: Taps 2024 – Th…

On episode 279 of the Enormocast, we have an allt-ime double-header. First, David Smart joins from Toronto to talk about his life as a climber and his new book from The Mountaineers, Royal Robbins: The American Climber. Royal Robbins was one of the most influential climbers of all time, and David’s book is the most … Continue reading "Enormocast 27…

On Episode 278 of the Enormocast, I connect with Thomas Bukowski from my home to his van sitting in Yosemite. Thomas had just completed three El Cap routes in three days, and was recovering. His next adventures in Patagonia were just on the horizon. Thomas is an American citizen, but is also half Chinese and … Continue reading "Enormocast 278: Thom…

As we stare down into the howling void of Government regulation of our dear sport, let us give thanks and a listen to Armando Menocal from 2015. Armando has made it his life’s work to keep the simpering bureaucrats in Washington and elsewhere at bay. But lately, they have reared their heads in an attempt … Continue reading "Enormocast Rebroadcast: …

To protect their identity, we are going to disguise their voice and not use their real name. ‘Pat Ryder’ is a well respected investigator who has been working in law enforcement for the last thirty years. They have seen a lot of death and have worked many missing persons’ cases. For the first time, they open up about using psychic mediums in the fi…

On Episode 277 of the Enormocast, we connect with the inimitable Kurt Smith. Kurt grew up in the 70s in Tahoe and through friendships with local climbers like Rick Lovelace and encounters with Yosemite Climber, Kurt found himself in Joshua Tree amongst the Stonemasters in the early 80s. Soon, Kurt and his crew were making … Continue reading "Enormo…

When we left the boys in the last Episode, they had just summited the Trango Tower via the 2nd ascent of Cowboy Direct. In this installment, the summit emotions and revelations come fast and furious as well as the realization that hits every alpinist on the summit: “Oh, shit, we still gotta get off this … Continue reading "Enormocast Tweener: A Can…

On Episode 276 of the Enormocast, three guys dreamed big and got it done. Climbers Jordan Cannon and Jesse Huey hitched their wagons to Matt Segal‘s long standing dream of free climbing the second ascent of Todd Skinner et al’s master piece, Cowboy Direct, on Trango Tower in Pakistan (AKA Nameless Tower). What ensued was … Continue reading "Enormoc…

Located at 6266 W. Highway 290 in Austin, Texas, The Madrone Coffee Company has a long history of ghostly activity. Staff and guests have reported seeing lights that turn off and on by themselves, sounds that cannot be explained, light orbs, doors opening and closing on their own… these and other activity. Sara Reeves and the MPUnleashed team were …

On Episode 275 of the Enormocast, I sit down face to face with Finnish climber Anna Laitenin. After a youth in gymnastics, Anna found climbing and then almost accidentally found herself one of the best climbers in Finland. A life of competitions and pursuing hard climbs at home and beyond followed, as did becoming a … Continue reading "Enormocast 2…

On Episode 274 of the Enormocast, I connect over the Atlantic with Swiss alpinist, guide, and Eiger North Face aficionado, Roger Schaeli. Roger was born directly in the Swiss alps and learned to climb at an early age with his father. Surrounded by deep Swiss climbing culture, an early accident did not deter Roger, rather … Continue reading "Enormoc…

Today’s guest at the round table is Tracy St. Croi. Tracy is an afterlife connection specialist & intuitive. She provides life changing experiences by connecting deceased loved ones to friends and family to achieve peace and closure. She is a well diversified and highly respected psychic medium. You can find more of her published works at www.tracy…

On Episode 273 of the Enormocast, I reconnect with Brette Harrington who appeared on the Enormocast in 2016. Just after that first appearance, Brette and Mayan Smith-Gobat left for an audacious attempt on free climbing Riders on the Storm on Torre Central on the Torres de Paine massif. Even though they failed in their ultimate … Continue reading "E…

On Episode 272 of the Enormocast, I connect with young trad-phenom, Connor Herson. Connor first burst into climbing’s collective consciousness with the 6th free ascent of the Nose at the tender age of 15. Connor had already climbed 14 5.14s by the age of 14 (say that ten times fast), and he went on to … Continue reading "Enormocast 272: Connor Hers…

This was a case that was referred to us by a student of Sara’s. Upon stepping foot into the Texas home, Emily felt an unfamiliar yet welcoming energy. Shortly after she and her husband moved in, they began hearing disembodied footsteps and were even visited by the ghost of a woman named Mary. The MPUnleashed team were brought in to investigate and …

On Episode 271, I am joined by climbing coach and former (maybe) competitor, Charlie Schreiber. Charlie coaches climbers of all ages, but the meat of this conversation is about youth climbing teams. Charlie has been a youth climbing coach since he was a youth himself. We discuss my own skepticism about the promise of youth … Continue reading "Enorm…

Sara R. Reeves is a practicing medium in Central Texas and She is known for her work with the Night Owl - True Ghost Stories and other podcasts. She is also the founder of Metaphysicalu (MPU) where she and other MPU practitioners teach and mentor those who want to develop their intuitive abilities. This is Sara's story. For more content and to supp…

Jax Wolf is a psychic, witch, crystal worker and energy healer and this is his story. For more content and to support the show please visit https://www.patreon.com/MPUnleashed Email: info@mpunleashed.com Important links: https://www.mpunleashed.com http://instagram.com/mpunleashed https://www.youtube.com/@mpunleashed23 https://www.tiktok.com/@mpunl…

On Episode 270 of the Enormocast, we are joined by Indigenous activist and climber, Briana Mazzolini-Blanchard. Though her path to accepting her heritage as a member of the CHamoru/Tugong Clan with origins in Guam was not without struggles, Briana has spent the last 6 years advocating for Indigenous peoples in Ohio and Eastern Kentucky. As … Contin…

Anybody else experiencing unexplained energies? HA, me too! My name is DeeDee Hawk. I am a medium psychic practicing in and and around the ATX. I’m passionate about being of service to others. Whether that is a personal reading or going out to residential homes or businesses that have reached out for assistance. My #1 pass time is CrossFit. CrossFi…

On this in-between episode of the Enormocast, you get the outtakes from Episode 269 with climber, Tyler Karow. After the official interview ended, we kept talking about climbing in Jordan, the social cost of the itinerant climbing lifestyle, and a few more tidbits for your pleasure. And the cops showed up. Enjoy this free “bonus” … Continue reading…

AJ Sanchez is a practicing psychic medium out of California. He continues to study under Sara R. Reeves and really has a passion for serving others. This is AJ's story. For more content and to support the show please visit https://www.patreon.com/MPUnleashed Email: info@mpunleashed.com Important links: https://www.mpunleashed.com http://instagram.c…

On Episode 269 of the Enormocast, I catch up with the elusive and prolific climber, Tyler Karow. Though Tyler has a popular presence on Youtube and Instagram, he still remained, for me, an enigma of sorts. Tyler burst on the national scene with a ground up free ascent of Golden Gate on El Cap (5.13) … Continue reading "Enormocast 269: Tyler Karow –…

On Episode 268, I connect across the northern border with former climber and current therapist, Lincoln Stoller. Lincoln came up climbing in the 70s, and his wide ranging career in climbing found him partnered with the likes of Fred Beckey, Dougal Haston, George Lowe, and John Stannard. When his interest in climbing waned, he found … Continue readi…

On the Episode 267 of the Enormocast, I sit down with alpinist and Exum guide, Mike Gardner. Mike was born to the mountains and a life in guiding with early summers in the Tetons and tagging along on expeditions with his father, George Gardner. But when George was killed in a climbing accident when Mike … Continue reading "Enormocast 267: Michael G…

On Episode 266 of the Enormocast, I sit down with stagehand, rigger, former BMXer, and “every-person” climber, Erik “Alleycat” Hingerty. Erik grew up underground street-riding on his BMX bike: ducking any fame, and trying to keep it real. But the accidents and injuries started to mount as he pushed his limits on a bike and … Continue reading "Enorm…

On Episode 265 of the Enormocast, I connect with climber and influencer, Drew Hulsey. Drew saw Free Solo and pretty much lost his mind for climbing. Despite the feats of Alex Honnold being at the most extreme end of the sport, Drew found himself wondering “Can fat people do this?” Not even sure that the … Continue reading "Enormocast 265: Drew Huls…