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Adventure DiariesFitz Cahall: States of Adventures & Finding Yourself By Getting Lostđď¸ Please make sure to click the 'Follow' the show - It really helps the show, Thanks!Fitz Cahallâfounder of The Dirtbag Diaries and co-founder of Duct Tape Then Beerâjoins me to trace a life built around curiosity, craft, and the wild. We get into the nomadic childhood that pushed him outdoors, the dog-mauling that forged resilience, discovering climbing in Seattle, and the early podcasting leap that turned unsold magazine stories into a movement. We talk States of Adventure (DK), how to choose stories that reflect a lifetime outdoors, making inclusive adventure culture, and the 50-day Sierra tr...
2025-09-181h 26
The Town with Matthew BelloniThe Case for Netflix Pillaging YouTube CreatorsMatt is joined by Wells Fargo media analyst Steven Cahall to talk about the possibility of Netflix going after YouTube content creators, its possible venture into short-form content, and the effects on Hollywood if this were to happen. They discuss how much (if at all) YouTube would hurt if Netflix took its top creators, the appeal for creators to make that jump, the different type of content that would be produced, and reasons why Netflix hasn't already done this (02:47). Matt finishes off the show with a weekend box office prediction for âF1â and âM3GAN 2.0â (26:16).
For a 20 per...
2025-06-2532 min
HumaNatureStates of Adventure with Fitz CahallFitz Cahall, founder of The Dirtbag Diaries podcast, joins host Megan Feighery to talk about life, finding adventure in your own backyard, and his new book States of Adventure: 30 Outdoor Adventure Stories About Finding Yourself By Getting Lost.Â
2025-06-1818 min
Bike Talk with Dave: All things bike! Bikepacking, cyclocross, gravel, mountain bike, road & eventsEp. 150 Fitz Cahall, Host of Dirtbag Diaries and Author of States of AdventureFitz Cahall, host of the 17-year-running podcast Dirtbag Diaries and Climbing Gold with Alex Honold, is now author of the recently published States of Adventure. Released in 2024, States of Adventure brings to print, in both words and photography, 30 stories from the 17-years of Dirtbag Diaries. As an adventurer himself, Cahall spends his free time rock climbing, back country snowboarding and bike packing through his local Cascade Mountains and other areas of the West. You can find the book at https://www.ducttapethenbeer.com/wear-dttb Follow the Dirtbag Diaries on instagram or at https://dirtbagdiaries.com/
2025-02-011h 07
Central Valley DailyDec. 18: An Adventurer Spotlights The Rich Experiences Of The Great OutdoorsIn his new book, Central Valley native and author Fitz Cahall explores the stories of people who werenât afraid to try something new. And he takes an up-close look at the outdoors. On todayâs show, we talk with Cahall about what inspired him to do this work. Plus, the latest news headlines, including the prison sentence for the Bitwise founders and Fresno workers go on strike.
2024-12-1812 min
The Struggle Climbing ShowFitz Cahall: Creating a Life of Adventure and PurposeJoin The Struggleâs Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available!Â
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In this episode, storyteller and adventurer Fitz Cahall explores:
The connection between adventure and creativity
The process of bringing an idea to reality
Free soloing, high balling, and runout trad
What high-consequence climbing can do to a relationship
Learnings from 17 years of The Dirtbag Diaries
How we all can invite more adventure into our lives
Adventuring as a parent
Unplugging for a 50-day epi...
2024-12-111h 17
THE TRAVIS MACY SHOWEp. 178 States of Adventure: Outdoor Pursuits and Personal Growth with Fitz CahallFrom his early 'dirtbag' days to navigating family life and work, Fitz Cahall joins us to talk about how his connection to nature has evolved over time and how commitment plays a huge role in outdoor pursuits. Host of The Dirtbag Diaries and Climbing Gold podcasts, Fitz is also the author of a brand new book called 'States of Adventure' - a collection of 30 outdoor stories that span the spectrum, from elite athletes to everyday adventurers. Reflecting on his 18 years of storytelling and community-building in the outdoor space, Fitz talks about how he's created a platform for o...
2024-12-091h 08
Adventure Sports PodcastEp. 1060: States of Adventure - Fitz CahallThrough podcast and film, Fitz Cahall has helped tell stories that define the outdoor community. He founded the original outdoor podcast, the Dirtbag Diaries, back in 2007 and co-hosts Climbing Gold with Alex Honnold. His new book, States of Adventure, pulls together 30 stories from past podcast episodes that will inspire you to pack a rucksack, head outside and push yourself to new heights. From completing the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route in a wheelchair bike to swapping the city for vanlife in Yosemite, States of Adventure promises a host of real-world adventures stronger than fiction.Fitz s...
2024-10-211h 26
The RunOut PodcastRunOut #134: The State of Adventure and Storytelling with Fitz CahallFitz Cahall is the founder of the Dirtbag Diaries, a podcast thatâs been downloaded over 18 million times. His new book is âStates of Adventure: 30 outdoor adventure stories about finding yourself by getting lost.â
But first, childless cat ladies may be a topic for some politicians, but we look at the childless climbers bringing their cats to the crags. Suffice to say, crag dogs are not happy, but at least we have figured out what animal is the best crag companion of all.
Todayâs final bit comes from Dan Cauthornâs Seattle-based band Dragontail Peak. Dan climbed Cerro Torre in 1992, w...
2024-10-021h 04The Town with Matthew BelloniShould Someone Step In to Save Warner Bros. Discovery?Matt is joined by media analyst Steven Cahall to talk about Warner Bros. Discovery, which continues to struggle despite its slew of amazing assets, and why a change in leadership or strategy has not been demanded by activist investors. They discuss WBDâs reliance on linear television, how it lost its NBA rights, and what it should be doing to turn things around (03:00). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about the Golden Globes after it was announced that comedian Nikki Glaser will host the event (27:12).For a 20 percent discount on Mattâs Hollywood insi...
2024-08-2932 min
SoundsideFitz Cahall on 17 years of finding new adventures outdoorsWhen Fitz Cahall started his âDirtbag Diariesâ podcast in 2007, he was an avid outdoorsman struggling to make ends meet as a travel writer. At the time, this whole âon demand audio storytellingâ thing was kind of new, and Fitz saw it as a way of bringing new life to his joy of the outdoors. Today, heâs replaced his wild life bouncing around in a van with the concrete landscape of Seattle, where he continues to host his podcast with his wife, Becca, and their team of producers. And 17 years after they first began, Fitz and crew have now ad...
2024-08-2125 min
Backcountry MarketingThe Galactic Upheaval in Media with Fitz CahallIn this conversation, Cole and Fitz Cahall, the Creative Director at Duct Tape Then Beer and The Dirt Bag Diaries, discuss the current upheaval in the marketing and media world, emphasizing the impact of fractured audiences, AI, and the shift towards niche content. He explores the challenges and opportunities for creators, brands, and consumers in this evolving landscape. The conversation delves into the importance of storytelling in marketing, the value of curiosity, and the need for long-term vision in brand narratives.  Takeaways  The current marketing and media world is experiencing a sig...
2024-08-1454 min
Outside/InThe Winter RangersDuring their twelve seasons as winter rangers in Yosemite National Park, Rob and Laura Pilewski have learned a thing or two about what it means to love a place â and a person.This episode comes to us from the wonderful folks at The Dirtbag Diaries, another podcast that features stories about conservation, epic adventures, and more. Featuring Rob and Laura Pilewski SUPPORTOutside/In is made possible with listener support. Click here to become a sustaining member of Outside/In. Follow Outside/In on Instagram or join our p...
2024-06-1335 min
The Nugget Climbing PodcastEP 219: Fitz Cahall (The Dirtbag Diaries, Climbing Gold) â A Lifetime of Storytelling, Taking Authorship of Your Time, and Being Pro But Not FancyFitz Cahall is the cofounder of Duct Tape Then Beer, and the creator of The Dirtbag Diaries and Climbing Gold with Alex Honnold. We talked about the early days of the internet, what podcasting was like in 2007, being on the fringe, storytelling, virtual reality, spending your time on the right things, the unglamorous parts of our work, results vs. success, his new book States of Adventure, and much more!Become a Patron - 7 Day Free Trial!patreon.com/thenuggetclimbing Watch the Video Interview:EP 219: Fitz Cahall â Uncut Video!Check out...
2024-05-132h 31
Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing PodcastThe Dirtbag Diaries with Fitz Cahall - Duct Tape Then Beer, Climbing, YosemiteShow Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/498 Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors    Today, we're stoked to have Fitz Cahall, the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Duct Tape Then Beer, on our show. He's here to talk about his incredible podcast, The Dirtbag Diaries, and all the inspiring content they produce. We'll also dig into all the amazing work that they do at Duct Tape Then Beer. So, sit back, relax, and let's dive into this amazing conversation! The Dirtbag Diaries Show Notes with Fitz Cahall 1:35 - Fitz talks about the origins of his p...
2023-09-061h 02
Tiny House Tales"Dirt Bag" Culture with Fitz CahallIn this episode, John and Zack sit down with adventurer, writer, and podcaster, Fitz Cahall. They discuss the culture of being a "Dirt Bag," a life of adventure, and the impact of living tiny as a concept. Follow Zack: https://www.instagram.com/zackgiffin/Follow John: https://www.instagram.com/johnkweisbarth/
2023-08-2957 min
Logos PodcastMarriage, Divorce, and Same-Sex Unions (W/ Marriage Specialist) [Ep.96]Welcome to this episode of Logos Podcast. If you are new, thank you for tuning in! Below are some links for you to check out our work all the more! If you are a continued listener, you will love this week's episode.This week, Logos brings on Dr. Perry Cahall - a "marriage specialist", Theologian, and, above all, husband and father. This episode consists of a wide range of discussions of which are primarily: Marriage, Divorce, and Same-Sex Unions. We do not pretend to have all the answers or tackle every facet of this vast topic. However...
2023-03-161h 21
The Rock Fight: Outdoor Industry & Adventure Sports CommentaryA Teacher with Fitz CahallPart 3! The Penultimate Episode of our four series defining adventure!Last time Paddy O'Connell told us that it's about quality over quantity. In today's episode guest Fitz Cahall, The Podfather of the Outdoor Industry, shows us that ultimately adventure is a teacher.Thanks for listening to THE ROCK FIGHT! We are the (self-proclaimed) most exciting new podcast in the outdoor space and we want to pick a fight with us. Email your comments or suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.comFind THE DIRTBAG DIARIES wherever you get your podcasts or visit their website www...
2023-01-3113 min
WolfNet Radio: A Battletech PodcastWNRP Ep 53: The Whole BuffaloHappy Holidays everyone! We have a special returning guest, Catalyst Game Labs Assistant Line Developer Aaron Cahall. We are diving into the Alpha Strike Box Set, new product development and team management. We also discuss the upcoming tournament schedule and the Krull Sisters A-Go-Go coming up this December 3rd
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Host: Matthew "Bloodbath" Behrens
Co Host: Andrew "Minnow" Krull
Co Host: Charles "Loremaster" Gideon
Co Host: Aaron "Coach" Krull
Special Guest: Aaron Cahall
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2022-11-262h 49
The Catholic BookwormEpisode 7: Perry Cahall on his book Living the Mystery of Marriage: Building Your Sacramental Life Together (September 14, 2022)In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Dr Perry Cahall talks with Kiki Latimer about his book Living the Mystery of Marriage: Building Your Sacramental Life Together (September 14, 2022)This unique book will assist those called to marriage to live out the wonderful, beautiful, and challenging mystery of married love by presenting a theology, spirituality, and morality of marriage at a widely accessible level. Dr. Perry Cahall encourages both engaged and married couples to understand the real nature and purpose of marriage as God has created it. He includes insightful Self-Discovery discussion questions to help couples process presented information...
2022-09-141h 05
The Open DoorEpisode 242: a Conversation about Marriage with Dr. Perry Cahall (August 24, 2022)This week (August 24th, 2022) on The Open Door we discuss marriage and the family. Our welcome guest is Perry J. Cahall of the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio. He is the Academic Dean of the School of Theology and Professor of Historical Theology. Dean Cahall is the author of Living the Mystery of Marriage: Building Your Sacramental Life Together (Hillenbrand Books, 2020), a book whose primary audience is engaged and newly married couples, and The Mystery of Marriage: A Theology of the Body and the Sacrament (Hillenbrand Books, 2016), a book written for use in seminaries and universities.Among...
2022-08-251h 04WolfNet Radio: A Battletech PodcastWNRP Ep. 50: On the Road Again!Greetings Battletech! This is our 50th Episode (insert roaring applause) We made a special extra long jam packed episode for all of those making the trek to Gen Con this year. And who better to help than the boys over at Catalyst Game Labs! Randall Bills, Brent Evans, Ray Arrastia, and Aaron Cahall.
We talk about everything from the past to the future of Battletech!
Enjoy!
Cast Members
Host: Matthew "Bloodbath" Behrens
Co Host: Andrew "Minnow" Krull
Co Host: Charles "Loremaster" Gideon
Co Host: Aaron "...
2022-08-013h 52
Author-to-AuthorEpisode 169: Perry Cahall on Living the Mystery of Marriage (May 31, 2022)In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Dr. Perry Cahall on his book Living the Mystery of Marriage (May 31, 2022)This unique book will assist those called to marriage to live out the wonderful, beautiful, and challenging mystery of married love by presenting a theology, spirituality, and morality of marriage at a widely accessible level. Dr. Perry Cahall encourages both engaged and married couples to understand the real nature and purpose of marriage as God has created it. He includes insightful Self-Discovery discussion questions to help couples process presented information. Questions That Might Be on...
2022-06-0149 minWolfNet Radio: A Battletech PodcastWNRP Ep. 36: Unicorns are great w/ Aaron CahallJust in time for Kaji's Birthday!!!
The Gang is Joined by Assistant Line Developer, writer and editor for Battletech... Aaron Cahall! We deep dive into what it's like behind the scenes at Catalyst Game Labs and the Battletech universe.
Plus a little discussion about Gencon and the Battlebarn
Cast Members
Host: Matthew "Bloodbath" Behrens
Co Host: Andrew "Minnow" Krull
Co Host: Aaron "Coach" Krull
Co Host: Thomas "Silent C Raven" Kruger
Co Host: Charles "Loremaster" Gideon
Special Guest: Aaron Cahall
2021-07-232h 50
Voices of Wall StreetSpotify's All-In Wager on Podcasting, and How to Build a Kick-ass PodcastSpotify is throwing a lot of money at technology and talent in an effort to secure its spot at the top of the audio food chain. Wall Street is loving the strategy and it's evident in the stock price. In this episode, we spoke to Wells Fargo Securities analyst Steven Cahall about the complicated economics of podcasting and how Spotify still has a lot to prove to justify the recent stock moves. We also spoke to one of the podcasting industryâs rising stars-- Kinsey Grant, Host of Morning Brewâs Business Casual podcast. Kinsey gives us an insiderâs take o...
2020-09-0335 min
The Stokecast94: Duct Tape, Beer, & The Decisions That Fuel The Creative Process - with Becca CahallBecca Cahall is the co-founder and CEO of adventure media company Duct Tape Then Beer.Â
DTTB is known for projects such as The Dirtbag Diaries, Safety Third, Running Thoughts, Solar Detroit, Big World, Follow Through, and This Is Bears Ears. From podcasts to virtual reality and everything in between, Duct Tape Then Beer has been on the forefront of immersive storytelling in the outdoor industry, not allowing impactful narratives to ever be confined to one medium.
In this episode, we dig into Becca's beginnings, how she accidentally co-founded this media powerhouse, and how she thinks a...
2020-08-051h 00
The Catholic MamaEpisode 106: The Sacrament of Marriage in a Modern World with Dr. Perry Cahall (August 2, 2020)In this episode of The Catholic Mama, Catholic evangelist Christine Mooney-Flynn reflects on how the definition of marriage in a contemporary popular context is quite different than what the Catholic Church teaches about it. In this episode, Dr. Perry Cahall, author of the recently released book Living the Mystery of Marriage: Building Your Sacramental Life Together, joins Christine to define marriage and talk about what he wishes all couples would know and understand about marriage, whether they're engaged or a long-time couple, including why Catholics cannot in good conscience use contraception. (August 2, 2020)
2020-08-0340 min
Airrows on AirEp. 1: Walker Cahall â On Wayzgooses and a Life Philosophy of âAlways Have a Trip PlannedââIf we always have a trip planned, itâs always something to look forward to - it can be a small or big trip - but the act having something to look forward to drives me.âIn this episode Portland, Oregon based environmental illustrator and teacher Walker Cahall brings us into his creative process as we explore the connection between art, travel and climate change. We learn how a documentary about rivers in Argentina brought Walker to the challenge of bringing the subject of carbon removal to life for Tomorrowâs Air, the world's first collective of passiona...
2020-07-0834 min
The Catholic MamaEP 106: The Sacrament of Marriage in a Modern World with Dr. Perry CahallThe definition of marriage in a contemporary popular context is quite different than what the Catholic Church teaches about it. In this episode, Dr. Perry Cahall, author of the recently released book Living the Mystery of Marriage: Building Your Sacramental Life Together, joins Christine to define marriage and talk about what he wishes all couples would know and understand about marriage, whether they're engaged or a long-time couple, including why Catholics cannot in good conscience use contraception. Have a question or topic for Christine and/or her husband Pat? Submit it at: https://forms.gle/s2xGLPVje8287...
2020-04-0839 min
Vows, Vocations, & PromisesEpisode 10: Mary Anne Urlakis interviews Perry Cahall concerning his book Living the Mystery of Marriage (March 26, 2020)Dr. Perry Cahall, Professor of Historical Theology and Academic Dean of the School of Theology at the Pontifical College of the Josephinium joins Dr. Mary Anne Urlakis on Episode 10 of âVows, Vocations, & Promises: Discerning the Call of Love,â to discuss the release of his new book: Living the Mystery of Marriage: Building Your Sacramental Life Together. Dr. Cahall has educated seminarians at Pontifical College of the Josephinum for over fifteen years and has previously taught at Ohio Dominican University and the Liturgical Institute of St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, Illinois. Pastoral Care of Marriage and Family is among the...
2020-03-2857 min
The Adventurepreneur PodcastFitz Cahall on Creativity, Business, and the Anatomy of a Good StoryToday on the show Iâm joined by Fitz Cahall, creator of the pioneering outdoor podcast the Dirtbag Diaries and co-founder of creative agency Duct Tape Then Beer. I have to say, I really enjoyed talking with Fitz because for me his work has long been a beacon in a sea of noise. This conversation was everything I hoped it would be: insightful, unpredictable, and authentic. As we talked through things like the origin story of the Dirtbag Diaries, Fitzâs early influences and creativity philosophy, and some of his most memorable experiences and stories over the years - Â what becam...
2019-12-311h 11
Time in FlightEpisode 19: Rick Cahall - From Sheriff's Office to Regional PilotIn this episode, our guest, Rick Cahill who just changed careers into aviation discusses his story from originally being in the Marines, to working at a Sheriffâs Office full time and then deciding to go back to school at age 35 and get not only a 4-year degree in aviation but get all the aviation ratings necessary to get him a job as a regional airline pilot. All this while buying and selling his houses and having children along the way. Â Rick attended Middle Tennessee State Universityâs aviation program where he received all his flight training as well as wh...
2019-11-0643 min
SBP Podcast Mobile FilmmakingTalking Anamorphic Lens with Pioneer Moondog LabsThe vision of imaging and optics in film technology brought together two individuals with a dedicated expertise in the field to create anamorphic lens for your smartphone camera.
In episode 66 of the SBP Podcast Mobile Filmmaking, we share the exciting story of how Moondog Labs came to be through the dedication of founders Julie Gerstenberger and Scott Cahall. Moondog Labs created the first anamorphic lens available to mobile filmmakers. Their background is with Eastman Kodak. Their expertise is impressive and so are their lenses.
Julie and Scott can trace the beginning of Moondog Labs back to Sean Bakerâs âTangerine,â shot w...
2019-09-1055 min
The Dirtbag DiariesThe Year of Big Ideas 2019âFor better or for worse, ideas are infectious. They become our goals, and the struggle to realize them becomes memory, the story of our lives,â says Fitz Cahall.When Brian OâDell decided it was time to stop driving his Honda Civic, he didnât list in on Craigslist. Instead, he posted in to outdoor forums in the PNW. The cost? Free, but there was one catch. This year, we hear how Brianâs idea for engaging with his community changed another personâs life, and what goals contributors, staff, and community at the Dirtbag Diaries have for 2019. Ou...
2019-01-1120 min
Safety ThirdThe Death of AuthenticityAuthenticity is a marketing buzzword that has trickled into our everyday. But what is authentic? And what happens to a person when their persona becomes a commodity? Today, our two guests discuss the intersection of individuals and brands in the age of social media. First up, Luisa Jeffrey. On a Grand Canyon trip, Luisa watched her friends snapping staged camp photos. When she returned home, she realized manicured, curated outdoor photos peppered her Instagram feed. Fed up with the lack of transparency in marketing, Luisa created @youdidnotsleepthere and began to poke fun at the phony presentations of tent sites...
2018-12-2734 min
The Climate Workshop PodcastWrapping Up the PodcastWe launched the Climate Workshop Podcast a year ago to experiment with bringing our climate conversations online. It has been a great experience, but we have decided to focus our time and energy on other climate efforts. We are officially putting this project on hold, though you never know what will happen in the future! Thank you for being part of our podcast community. We are grateful to our guests and to Bryan Cahall for his music.
If you want to connect with our present work and climate efforts, visit our websites and social media channels listed below. Tim & Peter
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2018-12-1800 min
The Climate Workshop PodcastDisengagement is not the answerWhen the chaos of the news cycle âdrowns out lifeâ what should we do? Pretend weâre isolated individuals, that nobody else matters, and double down on our sense of helplessness? We think not! Tim and Peter discuss a recent article in the Providence Journal suggesting disengagement as a viable coping strategy.
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"When the chaos of a 24/7 news cycle drowns out life, what do you do?"
http://www.providencejournal.com/news/20180504/when-chaos-of-247-news-cycle-drowns-out-life-what-do-you-do
Tribe by Sebastian Junger
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http://www.sebastianjunger.com/tribe-by-sebastian-junger/
"This book is about why tribal sentiment is such a rare and pr...
2018-05-1800 min
Earth to HumansEOC Rebroadcast: The New Era of Outdoor Adventure Storytelling with Fitz CahallIf youâre like me, you are a total sucker for story. The kind that make me lean-in, as if my ears closer to the speaker could possibly offer more, is my favorite. Iâve come to learn that this is, in fact, a nearly universal human trait, emerging spontaneously in childhood, and existing in all cultures studied thus far. Humans have been telling stories for thousands of years, sharing them orally even before the invention of writing. They allow people to see patterns where there is chaos, meaning where there is randomness. Humans are inclined to see narratives where ther...
2018-05-1644 min
The Enormocast: the climbing podcastEpisode 150: Live at 5Point with Brendan Leonard and OG podcaster, Fitz Cahall.On Episode 150 of the Enormocast, we tape a live one in front of an audience at for the 5Point Film Festival. I invited old friend Brendan Leonard of semi-rad.com to moderate a discussion between myself and Fitz Cahall of The Dirtbag Diaries and Duct Tape Then Beer. Fitz was well into his podcast career when ⌠Continue reading "Episode 150: Live at 5Point with Brendan Leonard and OG podcaster, Fitz Cahall."
2018-05-091h 14The EnormocastEpisode 150: Live at 5Point with Brendan Leonard and OG podcaster, Fitz Cahall.On Episode 150 of the Enormocast, we tape a live one in front of an audience at for the 5Point Film Festival. I invited old friend Brendan Leonard of semi-rad.com to moderate a discussion between myself and Fitz Cahall of The Dirtbag Diaries and Duct Tape Then Beer. Fitz was well into his podcast career when ⌠Continue reading "Episode 150: Live at 5Point with Brendan Leonard and OG podcaster, Fitz Cahall."
2018-05-091h 14
The Dirtbag DiariesYear of Big Ideas 2018"I think the jack of all trades gets a bum rap. The jack is the master of none, but I think the jack probably has a lot of fun," says Fitz Cahall. We open our annual Year of Big Ideas with an ode to âmediocrityâ from Fitz, then turn, as always, to our community for inspiration for the coming year.
2018-01-1323 min
The Dirtbag DiariesGrowing DownSome people grow upward and outward; some people root down. For Fitz Cahall, what growth means has changed over time.Â
2017-12-2215 min
Cardhoarder PodcastEpisode 45 - Community Legacy League & MM17 SpoilersThis week on the Cardhoarder Podcast Dave is on vacation so Conor chats with Daniel Cahall from the Community Legacy League for a short interview. Daniel explains the origin of the CLL and how the format has potential to grow online. Conor and Nathaniel discuss all the Magic Online news of the week including the exciting spoilers for Modern Masters 2017. Other topics include Jack Kiefer winning an online PTQ, the Throwback Standard Gauntlet gets taken down, and a preview of the Magic Online Championship. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at...
2017-03-0257 min
Earth to HumansEOC 111: The New Era of Outdoor Adventure Storytelling with Fitz CahallTodayâs guest on the show is Fitz Cahall. Fitz is a podcaster, filmmaker and storyteller at Duct Tape Then Beer. He is the producer and host of the Dirtbag Diaries, one of the most popular podcast series focused on outdoor adventure, and heâs also the director of the new film, Paulâs Boots. I had a lot of fun talking with Fitz - there arenât too many other people out there that share my same passions for both filmmaking and podcasting! I was particularly interested to hear about Fitzâs approach towards producing and directing his film, Paulâs Boots. P...
2017-03-0147 min
Lakeland Vineyard messagesAndy Baker's InstallationPastor Chris Cahall, our Central Florida Vineyard Area Leader, gives a charge to Andy and the LV family. This is the Sunday morning message of the Lakeland Vineyard from June 26th, 2016.
2016-06-261h 05
The Dirtbag DiariesGreen LightLooking west from Seattle, the skyline of Olympic National Park is defined by the notched peak of The Brothers. "I see it stuck in traffic. I see it from meeting rooms in downtown Seattle. I see it on my evening runs that I use to stay in shape for my days in the mountains. I've looked at that skyline and imagined the light, the wind and thought, 'I could be standing on that peak,' -- instead of dealing with 'this', whatever 'this' is," writes Fitz Cahall. It can be easy to wallow in the constraints, responsibilities, a...
2016-05-1323 min
The Dirtbag DiariesThe Shorts--Commit Fully"Our four seater plane touched down on a small gravel bar in the heart of the Brooks Range. We unloaded. The engine roared back to life, and the plane disappeared down valley into the blue-gray mountains. Then, the mosquitos came," writes Fitz Cahall. In May, Fitz received an email that contained a golden ticket--a float trip down the Kongakut River through the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. There was just one problem: the timeline collided with prior commitments to family and friends. How one email, one trip and one decision to say yes crystallized Fitz's commitment to responsibility and desire.Â
2015-10-1612 min
The Dirtbag DiariesThe Shorts--365 Days"In the day to day tangle of life, it's easy to let go of the things that provide focus, and calm and perspective," writes Fitz Cahall. "I find that serenity so easily in wilderness. How do we carry that home?" While on a trip to Minnesota's Boundary Waters, Fitz resolved to do something back in "regular life" to try to tap into that quietness every day, for one year.Â
2015-01-2911 min
The Weekly WonkThe Weekly Wonk: Facebookâs Birthday & Terrorism at SochiHappy 10th birthday, Facebook! In this podcast, co-founder Chris Hughes joins us in a discussion of the worldâs largest social network's early days. And, as the Sochi Olympics bring a mix of a excitement and fear, Bailey Cahall, a policy analyst with the National Security Studies Program, and New America Fellow Steve LeVine tell us just how worries we should be for the athletes' safety.
2014-02-0600 minThe Weekly WonkThe Weekly Wonk SOTU EditionWondering what to make of President Obama's 2014 State of the Union? Listen to our new SOTU track, a mashup of the presidentâs sound bites and policy analyst reactions to his biggest lines. You'll hear the voices of Lisa Guernsey, Director of the Early Education Initiative; Lina Khan, Policy Analyst with the Markets, Enterprise and Resiliency Initiative; Justin King, Policy Director for the Asset Building Program; Alex Holt, Program Associate for the Education Policy Program; and Bailey Cahall, Policy Analyst for the National Security Program. After that, Political Reform Program Director Mark Schmitt and New America Fellow Perry Bacon gr...
2014-01-3000 min
The SeasonThe Season 2.22We've reached the end. It's with mixed emotions that Bryan and I have decided that this will be the final episode of this experiment in grassroots storytelling. It's been an incredible adventure for us. The athletes left us inspired. The community reaction humbled us. Thank you. A few things I will never forget:Spending New Years Eve in a no name town on Vancouver island inside Jonaven's airstream. Rain pelted the aluminum. Watching the cable cam first take flight. The resulting look of glee on Matt's face. Sunset at the mouth of the Klamath. Realizing that I still...
2011-12-0100 min
The SeasonThe Season Episode 2.21Dawn breaks on Mount Rainier and it's time for the 6,000-foot climb from base camp to the summit. This is the chance for Greg Hill to summit the mountain that launched him on his skiing career. Now, if only the weather will window will hold long enough.
2011-11-2800 min
The SeasonThe Season 2.20Craig and Jarem launch off on Lurking Fear. If they are successful this will be the first all disabled ascent of Yosemite's iconic El Capitan and a landmark achievement in Craig's climbing career. Hang on.
2011-11-2100 min
The SeasonThe Season Episode 2.19Rising 14,000 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier is where many aspiring mountaineers go to test their skills. Crevasses, hanging glaciers, weather that's not always predictable. At 19, Greg had the climbing bug and set his sights on Rainier. But summiting is not a gimme by any means. When he first saw Rainier, Greg "saw an amazing mountain that scared the crap out of me. There was a lot of fear but no understanding." After years spent honing skills in the mountains, Greg views Rainier as a mountain of potential. Now, he's set his sights on two routes in two days.
2011-11-1700 min
The SeasonThe Season Episode 2.18"Am I disaster prone?" asks Ryan Peterson. After nine days on the river, the search for the Ghost Run isn't going well. We see fish, but catching them is a different story. We have a big foot encounter. A big low is screaming towards the coast. The water is rising and this last effort in terrible weather might make or break Ryan's goal for the season. Ryan is going to give it his all.
2011-11-1400 min
The SeasonThe Season Episode 2.17The season is coming to a close in Squamish. Thomo's attempts on The Method (v12) are numbered before setting out on another year of road tripping across North America. Â
2011-11-1000 min
The SeasonThe Season Episode 2.16Winter came early and shut down Kevin and Jeremy's work in the burn. The coldest season overstayed its welcome well into May. By the time the ground had dried enough to return to work, the access road into the forest suddenly sprouted a gate with a lock. With a little ingenuity, the boys gained access and got back after it. After eight months of shaping, honing, and waiting, it is about to go down.
2011-11-0700 min
The SeasonThe Season Episode 2.15Spread across Greg Hill's downstairs man cave are a series of maps stitched together. The Purcells. Monashees. Selkirks. Adamants. Valhallas. British Columbia's ranges extend outward from the hub of Revelstoke. Meticulous pencil lines are drawn to mark each route traveled, each successful peak. When we saw it, we wondered what we had just signed up for. After his successful two million vertical feet year, Greg had another idea altogether. This season, Greg wanted to return to the mountain where his career began when he was 18 years old -- Mount Rainier.Â
2011-11-0300 min
The SeasonThe Season Episode 2.14"The LIst is this ongoing process in my head," says climber Craig DeMartino. Each season, his mind wanders over past climbs. They bubble to the surface and Craig makes it a point to go out and repeat them, but over the years a funny thing happened. The List became less about looking backward then as a means for looking forward. Craig climbs as hard, if not harder than he did before his accident and amputation, so it would only make sense that he would add new, more challenging routes to The List. For traditional climbers, El Capitan is near...
2011-10-3100 min
The SeasonThe Season Episode 2.13âItâs sort of a clichĂŠ, but there is this fishing joke that says â there is only one other sensation that can compare,â says Ryan Peterson. âIâll leave it at that.â After days without landing a fish and living on the river, our fishing lives are as active as e local night life. The gang starts to wonder if landing one of these ghost run steelheads will ever happen. Everywhere there are signs of the fish, but when it comes to taking a fly, they remain elusive. We follow one Californiaâs wildest rivers down to the mouth and back again.Â
2011-10-2700 min
The SeasonThe Season Episode 2.12In 2010, Greg Hill achieved the unthinkable. He ski toured two million vertical feet. He'd spent the prior decade prior shaping his body into a powder slaying weapon, sharpening his understanding of British Columbia's sometimes dangerous snow pack and refining his mountain sense in order to travel safely, even on days when the avalanche danger crept into the red. Or as Greg puts it, "I used to be a mountain boy, but now I can grow a pretty decent mustache and I think of myself as a mountain man." When he crossed the mark on the final day of 2010, everyone...
2011-10-2400 min
The SeasonThe Season Episode 2.11Craig DeMartino barely survived his 100 foot fall. After three months in the ER, critical care and rehabilitation centers, he was able to return home to his family and something that resembled his life before the accident. His frail body made living difficult and a rare nerve disorder brought on by the trauma only worsened the situation. Craig was faced with a decision. His right foot would never heal. He would never chase his kids across the backyard or climb again. But there was an option -- amputation. It was a risk, but it seemed no foot might be better than...
2011-10-1300 min
The SeasonThe Season Episode 2.10The Ghost Run exists. Top Dog proved it. The pictures taped to wall of the Salmon River Outpost are worth a thousand words. With the rising water from recent snow and rain, the fish are moving up river and Ryan goes to work floating and fishing the Klamath River and its tributaries. It's said that steelhead are the fish of a thousand casts, but on a river that has felt the hand of man so powerfully -- through dams, agriculture and overfishing -- it might just take a few more casts. Â
2011-10-1000 min
The SeasonThe Season Episode 2.9After Cedar was born, Thomasina moved back home and tried to make a go of settling down. Newfoundland provided a sense of home. It was a place where store owners knew locals' names and people helped one another. She managed it for a few months, but after a while the nomadic climber in her needed to leave.  For Thomasina, the only thing that could rival the Newfoundland community was the climbing community.
2011-10-0600 min
The SeasonThe Season Episode 2.8We've got a ghost story for you. The Klamath River, running through the rugged Northern California mountains, used to hold the fourth largest population of salmon and steelhead in the world. Every year millions of fish would surge up stream. Now, over fishing, agriculture, and bad politics have taken their toll, and the once great runs are not only diminished, they are mostly gone. To many fly fisherman, the Klamath might as well be dead. But angler Ryan Peterson has heard rumors that during the winter, a run of massive steelhead creep upstream unnoticed. Is it a good yarn o...
2011-10-0300 min
The SeasonThe Season Episode 2.7Jeremy and Kevin have spent the whole summer digging, building, riding and then refining the trails through the Burn. It's consumed the summer months and headed right into fall. Linking up the series of gaps, rock drops and step downs has come with its share of near season ending crashes, and a true complete descent has remained elusive. Neither one of them wants to spend the winter thinking about their lines in the Burn. It's time to move on.
2011-09-2900 min
The SeasonThe Season Episode 2.6In 2002, Craig DeMartino's life should have ended. Craig took a 100-foot ground fall after a miscommunication with his climbing partner. The accident left Craig in a wheelchair and a slew of medical problems. Thankful to be alive, Craig still struggled to redefine himself after the accident. His lifestyle had changed forever. He struggled to play with his kids. The outdoors were no longer a part of his life. After being diagnosed with a neurological condition, Craig reached a turning point. He could amputate his slow-healing foot to stem his nerve condition and gamble that he could get his life ba...
2011-09-2600 min
The SeasonThe Season Episode 2.5Spring rains and warmer temps in the south signal Thomasina Pidgeon's annual return to Squamish. For the last decade, the collection of granite eggs stacked beneath the Chief's looming walls have been a touchstone. Each year welcomes a variety of attempts, new discoveries and sends. Tall and proud, The Method is one of Squamish's most difficult boulder problems. It's incredible how 12 feet of stone can define a season. But the conditions can be difficult-- exposed to the sun, the micro crimps and delicate foot smears are next to impossible. It's a finicky creature.
2011-09-2200 min
The SeasonThe Season Episode 2.4No one is quite sure how the fire above Brittania Beach started, but it revealed a mountain biking playground. In Spring of 2010, Jeremy and Kevin eyed up The Burn and started building trail through the granite out crops and mangled downed logs. It's dirty work.
2011-09-1900 min
The SeasonThe Season Episode 2.3Over the last 10 years, Thomasina Pigeon rose to the top of female bouldering. With multiple V12 ascents to her name, she spend most of her life on the road searching out the next project. Her traveling companion and sometimes climbing partner is her four-year-old daughter Cedar. How do you balance pursuit of world class boulder problems, life on the road and motherhood? Watch.
2011-09-1500 min
The SeasonThe Season Episode 2.2Kevin Landry and Jeremy Norris both moved west to the mountain biking mecca of Squamish with the same goal in mind -- ride as much as possible and create their own vision of mountain biking. As luck would have it, they would move into home right across the street from one another, forge a friend ship and begin sniffing around for new lines and trails. Curiosity powers mountain biking's evolution, so Kevin and Jeremy went looking.
2011-09-1200 min
The SeasonIt begins...The Season 2It's been said that stories are like rivers. Bryan and I specialize in following them to their conclusion. We are very proud to present The Season 2. This year we picked five new athletes each with their own unique storyline. An amputee climber sets his sights on becoming whole again by returning to Yosemite to realize a lifelong dream. A conservationist and angler searches for a fabled ghost run of wild steelhead on one of Californiaâs most troubled rivers. One of the worldâs best boulderers struggles to balance her career as a boulder with raising her daug...
2011-09-0800 min
The SeasonThe Season 2 TrailerRise up. Become legend. Welcome to The Season 2. A 22-episode web TV series following five athletes through the course of a single season. Available first at arcteryx.com and as a download from iTunes. Visit theseasontv.com for more information.
2011-08-2200 min
The SeasonThe Season FinaleThat's it. That's all. After a year of following these athletes, our stories come to a conclusion, but not before Matt gives his year long project one last go and puts a whole lot of faith in the anti-cam.
2010-05-1900 min
The SeasonThe Season Episode 21It's come down to the wire. Matt's foot and ankle took longer
than the expected to heel. He couldn't climb again until this winter,
but in his free time he went to work redesigning the anti cam. Now he's
got three shiny pieces of gear, a renewed enthusiasm and a date with
the guillotine flake.
2010-05-1400 min
The SeasonThe Season Episode 20The race is finally here. The countdown has started and it's time to see
how Scott Petett is going to do against some serious talent.
2010-05-1000 min
The SeasonThe Season Episode19Paul Kuthe and co have a decision to make. Stay or Bail? After the flood wiped out their camp it would be easy to give up on their season's goal.
2010-05-0500 min
The SeasonThe Season Episode 18Anya Miller tackles some of Gold Bar's tallest problems. Her goal this season was to stay healthy and start sending, move to the big city, get married. It's time to send.
2010-05-0100 min
The SeasonThe Season Epsiode 17Jonaven's season is nearing its conclusion, but before that happens he's got a statement to make. An unexpected window of weather and avalanche stability allows a trip to the Tantalus where Jonaven and snowboarder Jeremy Jones put their "climb what you ride" mentality into action.
2010-04-2600 min
The SeasonThe Season Episode 16Dr. Scott Petett is on the move. After a season of dialing it, it's time for the race up in Whistler. The backyard trails lead straight to mountain biking's main stage.
2010-04-2100 min
The SeasonThe Season Episode 15The Anti Cam is ready for testing. Matt is about to find out whether his vision is pipe dream or possibility. Shot in Squamish at the Smoke Bluffs.Â
2010-04-1600 min
The SeasonThe Season Episode 14Anya Miller was desperate for answers. What caused her to hurt herself? Was there even a reason? A year after her last surgery, Anya is back in form, sending hard, tall and proud problems.
2010-04-1200 min
The SeasonThe Season 13Winter arrived like it was pissed off. November in Whistler was one of the best months of skiing ever, yet Jonaven Moore was no where to be found. The caboose was for sale. He had moved to a trailed on Vancouver Island's lonely coast. Jonaven put his heart into the ocean and surfing
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2010-04-0700 min
The SeasonThe Season Episode 12An abnormally high tide nearly washes away the teams camp and derails Paul and company's mission to explore the Butze Tidal rapids.
2010-04-0200 min
The SeasonMusic from the SeasonBryan and I took a little break from releasing new episodes last week. The newest episode is available at arcteryx.com right now and will be available for download later this week, but in the meantime we thought we would do an audio show with some of our favorite cuts from the Season and also some behind the scenes stories. Enjoy.
2010-03-2900 min
The SeasonThe Season Episode 11Dr. Scott Petett came to downhill mountain biking later in life, but he's got a teenager's drive and stoke for the sport. In this episode, he hits his local trail and reflects on the importance of the sport in his life. It's a way to stay healthy, a way to sane and a way to keep challenging himself.
2010-03-2300 min
The SeasonEpisode 10Jonaven Moore reflects back on his years filming in Alaska and how his approach to snowboarding has changed.
2010-03-1700 min
The SeasonThe Season Episode 9Matt Maddaloni goes to work on the anti cam. First he's got to go inspect the guillotine flake on the chief.
2010-03-1200 min
The SeasonThe Season Episode 8Paul Kuthe and friends arrive at the Butze tidal rapids and discover what it's like to ride the largest tidal rapid in on the West Coast.Â
2010-03-0800 min
The SeasonThe Season Episode 6Matt Maddaloni used climbing as a vehicle to explore the world, but found there was a limit to his body. He could only climb so hard. To maintain his passion he had to find new ways to push himself. This season, Matt decided to create a new experimental piece of climbing gear and put it into action.
2010-02-2600 min
In Between Swims: The Whitewater PodcastThe Start of the SeasonBaby, it's cold outside!
On this episode of In Between Swims, Fitz Cahall of 'The Dirtbag Diaries' talks about his new video project with Bryan Smith (of The Range Life) called 'The Season.'Â
Instructor Nathan Nahikian and pro boater Jason Beakes chat about what you need for cold weather boating.
And, American Whitewater's Thomas O'Keefe testifies in front of the US House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Thanks for listening!
2010-02-2544 min
The SeasonThe Season Episode 5Dr. Scott Petett is a family man. He's worked long hours to build an incredible practice and care for his wife and daughter, but strip away the lab coat and he flies through the air like Superman. This season, Scott Petett has decided to head to Whistler to race.
2010-02-2200 min
The SeasonThe Season Episode 4After going against his better instincts, pro-snowboarder Jonaven Moore takes a look at himself and how his sport does business.
2010-02-1700 min
The SeasonThe Season Episode 3Anya Miller recovered from nine surgeries on her left knee. This season she is not only trying to stay healthy, she is trying to figure out the reason for her injuries.
2010-02-1200 min
2010-02-0800 min
2010-02-0300 min
The Joy Trip ProjectThe Season â The Joy Trip ProjectAn interview with adventure filmmaker Bryan Smith
Itâs been more than a month since the last podcast. Thanks to everyone for all the emails and Facebook messages asking for the next edition. After an action packed first season of production, the realities of life came crashing down like a devastating wave. The recession of 2009 made times a bit tough. Simply put the project was placed indefinite hold while I scrambled together a few odd writing jobs through the end of December and all of January. I had to work to make enough cash to pay our property tax bill. Iâ...
2010-02-0113 min
The Joy Trip ProjectThe Season â The Joy Trip ProjectAn interview with adventure filmmaker Bryan Smith
Itâs been more than a month since the last podcast. Thanks to everyone for all the emails and Facebook messages asking for the next edition. After an action packed first season of production, the realities of life came crashing down like a devastating wave. The recession of 2009 made times a bit tough. Simply put the project was placed indefinite hold while I scrambled together a few odd writing jobs through the end of December and all of January. I had to work to make enough cash to pay our property tax bill. Iâ...
2010-02-0113 min
2009-12-2800 min
The Dirtbag DiariesAll These ThingsToday, Becca Cahall brings us All These Things â a story about getting older and skiing faster. Weâre headed for British Columbiaâs Selkirk Mountains â an incredible range of open alpine faces, perfect tree skiing and tight chutes that every backcountry skier dreams of visiting.Â
2008-03-0922 min