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theDIHEDRAL PodcastFrancis Sanzaro - Philosophy, Climbing, and The Great OutdoorsSend us a textFrancis Sanzaro is a philosopher, writer, climber, poet, journalist, and former editor-in-chief for Rock and Ice and Ascent Magazine.Join us as Carrot and Francis discuss the philosophy of climbing, the future of humanity, what it takes to be good writer, and the importance of keeping wilderness wild.Host: CarrotProducers: Carrot and GaiaClimb-ON2025-05-031h 01theDIHEDRAL PodcastDaniel Gil & Grant Kiningham - Community and The Ninja Warrior WaySend us a textOn this episode we were joined by two wonderful athletes, professional ninjas and accomplished guests, American Ninja Warrior 15 and 16 and Ice Sculptor, Grant Kiningham, and 2020 ANW Champion and nine-time National Finalist, Daniel Gil.Join us as Daniel and Grant discuss American Ninja Warrior, the overlap between the Ninja ORC discipline and rock climbing, as well as the importance of nurturing a healthy community!Host: GaiaProducers: Carrot and GaiaFor Daniel Gil's Instagram click hereFor Grant Kiningham's Instagram...2025-04-051h 05theDIHEDRAL PodcastZac Shoulders - MoCo: Bouldering and FitnessSend us a textToday we are joined by one of Houston's premier personal trainers, Zac Shoulders. This is a man who has advised, trained, fixed,cracked, taught, and supported nearly every climber in the entire Houston area, including Carrot!Join us as Zac talks about the process of making his dream become a reality as he is set to open North Houston’s newest climbing gym: MoCo Bouldering and Fitness!Host: CarrotProducers: Carrot and GaiaFor more on MoCo click hereC...2025-03-0837 mintheDIHEDRAL PodcastBritney Berkstresser - Climbing with Tiny HoldsSend us a textIn this episode we are joined by Britney Berkstresser, founder and chief executive artist of one of the coolest climbing companies put there, Tiny Holds.Join us as Britney discusses her passion for art, a challenging diagnosis, and her company Tiny Holds.Host: CarrotProducers: Carrot and GaiaFor more on Tiny Holds click hereFor Britney's Instagram click hereClimb-ON2025-02-0246 mintheDIHEDRAL PodcasttheDIHEDRAL - Education and The Future of HumanitySend us a textToday we are joined by our one and only, Carrot. He is a philosopher and, the past year (2024), he embarked on a research journey to explore the topic of Education and The Future of Humanity.Join us as Carrot discusses the ins and outs of futurism and shares insights into humanity's destination.Host: GaiaProducers: Carrot and GaiaClimb-ON2025-01-0433 mintheDIHEDRAL PodcastTheresa Meteer - Tree's Treats and Wholesome SweetsSend us a textDuring this episode, we were joined by the founder and head baker at Tree’s Treats Bakery, an outdoor enthusiast and one of the sweetest people in the world.Join us as Tree shares with us some healthy and easy recipes that she has crafted specifically for climbers and dirtbags!For more Tree's Treats Bakery click hereFor the recipes in this episode click here2024-12-0728 mintheDIHEDRAL PodcastCaroline Spears - Moneyball meets Climate Policy: Climate Cabinet EducationSend us a textToday we are joined by Caroline Spears, founder and executive director of one of the most influential climate resources in the United States, Climate Cabinet Education. Join us a we discuss the upcoming USA presidential elections and how Climate Cabinet Education can help you make climate-sound choices before you cast your vote!Climate Cabinet targets state and local elections that provide the greatest “return on investment” on climate and helps those candidates win at the ballot box.Caroline has a B.S. and M.S. in At...2024-10-0541 mintheDIHEDRAL PodcastBen Hanna - Craglist Playlist, 90's StyleSend us a textHe’s sent over 50 routes at 8b+ or higher. Every video he’s in is an absolute must watch, he’s got a signature hold series that will blow your mind, and a simple scroll through his instagram page will reveal that he might have the best musical taste in the history of ROCK climbing.Join us as Carrot and Ben Hanna build together the perfect 90s playlist for life at the crag!Host: CarrotProducers: Carrot and GaiaTo listen to the playlist click h...2024-09-071h 01theDIHEDRAL PodcastDavid Edmonds - Books and BitesSend us a textJoin us as Carrot chats with David Edmonds about his philosophical work and the creative process behind Philosophy Bites on this new episode of theDIHEDRAL Podcast. David Edmonds is the author of several books including Wittgenstein's Poker, Rousseau’s Dog, Would You Kill the Fat Man, and Undercover Robot, My First Year as a Human. Along with Nigel Warburton, he also co-hosts the most spectacular podcast ever produced, Philosophy Bites. With fellowships at both the University of Chicago, and the University of Michigan, he is the pride of Oxford....2024-08-0338 mintheDIHEDRAL PodcastDr. Kimbrough Moore - Think Deep, Climb HigherSend us a textKimbrough is an author, rock climber, and philosopher who teaches philosophy at San Francisco State University, and climbs all over the great state of California. He has written three guide books including Golden State Bouldering, Yosemite Bouldering, and Black Rock Bouldering. Among other pieces, Kimbrough has co-authored work on a unique topic regarding the The Experience of Reading.Join us as Carrot and Dr. Kimbrough discuss breaking gender bias in climbing grades, moral considerations in the sport, and the San Francisco climbing scene.Host: CarrotProducers: Ca...2024-07-0659 mintheDIHEDRAL PodcastDr. Roman Yampolskiy - Artificial Intelligence: Definitions and DangerSend us a textDr. Roman Yampolskiy is a well published author with over 100 academic papers and numerous books to his name. including Artificial Superintelligence: a Futuristic Approach, and AI: Unexplainable, Unpredictable, Uncontrollable. He has presented his work all over the world including testimony in the legislature. Join us a Carrot and Dr. Yampolskiy define AI and discuss the very many implications surrounding the technological development.Host: CarrotProducers: Carrot and GaiaClimb-ON2024-06-0137 mintheDIHEDRAL PodcasttheDIHEDRAL - Climbing and the Local CommunitySend us a textOn this episode, Carrot is joined by his climbing mates from "the morning crew". He spends nearly every Tuesday and Thursday morning with them and in this occasion he brought them together in order to talk about community.Join us as Carrot and the crew talk about climbing, community, and their local gym!Host: CarrotProducers: Carrot and GaiaClimb-ON2024-05-0457 mintheDIHEDRAL PodcasttheDIHEDRAL - Beyond Climbing w/ Courtney SchatzSend us a textOn this episode, Carrot sits down with climber and podcaster+youtuber, Courtney Schatz to discuss her projects, multimedia, climbing, and the ramifications of the sport in the art we create, which go beyond the discipline!Her YouTube Channel Court Climbs is a gift to the climbing world, and you can also listen to her on the ever-engaging Crag Chat Climbing Podcast.Host: CarrotProducers: Carrot and GaiaClimb-ON2024-04-0657 mintheDIHEDRAL PodcasttheDIHEDRAL - Plato and the Allegory of The CaveSend us a textJoin us as Carrot, our in-house philosopher, goes over Plato's famed Allegory of The Cave. What even is reality and are we willing to face our lives caved and facing a black wall? Trust Plato to lead the way out!Learn more about one of the most influential passages of The Republic.If you are interested in reading The Republic, you can find it HERE.Host: CarrotProducer(s): Carrot, GaiaClimb-ON2024-03-0232 mintheDIHEDRAL PodcastBritt Zale & Kaya Lindsay - Welcome to Climb MoabSend us a textBritt Zale and Kaya Lindsay are two of the most well respected climbers in Moab, and they are also the founders of Moab’s new climbing gym, Climb Moab! Join us as Britt and Kaya go over the inception of Climb Moab, the connections created along the way and a very productive mid-life crisis epiphany!For more information about Climb Moab click hereHost: GaiaProducers: Carrot and GaiaClimb-ON2024-02-0350 mintheDIHEDRAL PodcastAnything BUT Climbing - Mary Catherine EDEN #8Send us a textRinging in the New Year with one of the greats! Mary Catherine Eden, popularly known as Tradprincess, granted us the honor to join us for an Anything But Climbing session. With Mary's recent sends of both Necronomicon and the 5.14b Black Mamba In Canyonlands Utah, not only has she made inverted off-width cool again, but she has put Bronston, Ky squarely on the map!Sit down to enjoy a conversation between trad climber Mary Catherine, and philosopher Carrot, as they discuss the topic of Friendship and its impact on their lives.2024-01-0620 mintheDIHEDRAL PodcastJL Collins - Pathfinders and Financial FreedomSend us a textOn this month’s episode of theDIHEDRAL Podcast we were joined once again by one of our favorite guests, JL Collins. He is the award-winning author of The Simple Path to Wealth and has just released his follow up book, Pathfinders.Join us as JL reminds us that Financial Independence can mean different things to different people, illuminating that point brilliantly in Pathfinders.For original chat on Path to Wealth click hereFor JL Collin's webpage click hereTo buy The Simple Path to Wealth click here2023-12-031h 08theDIHEDRAL PodcastKen Gobalet & Bruce Kinnison - Legends of TuolumneSend us a textKen Gobalet and Bruce Kinnison are known among other things for putting up first ascents in Tuolumne over 55 years ago. Their routes are still well documented and well climbed.Join us to hear about the development of climbing in Tuolumne from a pair of guys who were there from the start.Our friend and vet of the show, MIT and American Alpine Club's own Dave Custer get's all the credit for putting this session together, and it was an honor to have him join us as a co-host for...2023-11-0455 mintheDIHEDRAL PodcasttheDIHEDRAL - Socrates and The ApologySend us a textJoin us as Carrot, our in-house philosopher, goes over the trial of Socrates as he defends himself against the charges brought against him by the poet Meletus.It is in this dialogue that Socrates makes the famous proclamation that "the unexamined life is not worth living". If you are interested in reading The Apology, you can find it HERE.Host: CarrotProducer: Carrot, ClaraClimb-ON2023-10-0744 mintheDIHEDRAL PodcastMax Maisonneuve- Two Worlds Collide: Music and Route SettingSend us a textMax is a gifted climber and route setter who has been setting and sending all over the country, but as of now you can find him crushing out in Utah where he is setting for Momentum Gyms. Join us as Max discusses route setting as an art form, music, and plays two songs from his soon to be released album LIVE!For more from Max's band Echo Point click here.For more on Max's solo project click here.Host: CarrotProducer: Carrot, Clara...2023-09-021h 06theDIHEDRAL PodcastJennifer Ratner-Rosenhagen - American Nietzsche: A History of an Icon and His Ideas, PART 2Send us a textDr. Jennifer Ratner-Rosenhagen is a distinguished professor of history at the University of Wisconsin Madison. She specializes in U.S. intellectual and cultural history, with research and teaching interests including the history of philosophy, political and social theory.Join us on this second part of the podcast, where Jennifer further discusses her award winning 2012 book American Nietzsche: A History of an Icon and His Ideas. For more about Jennifer Ratner-Rosenhagen click hereFor American Nietzsche: A History of an Icon and His Ideas click here2023-08-0547 mintheDIHEDRAL PodcastJennifer Ratner-Rosenhagen - American Nietzsche: A History of an Icon and His Ideas, PART 1Send us a textDr. Jennifer Ratner-Rosenhagen is a distinguished professor of history at the University of Wisconsin Madison. She specializes in U.S. intellectual and cultural history, with research and teaching interests including the history of philosophy, political and social theory.Join us as Jennifer discusses her award winning 2012 book American Nietzsche: A History of an Icon and His Ideas. For more about Jennifer Ratner-Rosenhagen click hereFor American Nietzsche: A History of an Icon and His Ideas click hereHost: CarrotProducer: Carrot, Clara2023-07-0140 mintheDIHEDRAL PodcastDrew Francis - Record Attempt: Colorado 14erSend us a textEndurance athlete Drew Francis tells us all about his upcoming challenge: to break the speed record of the Colorado 14er climb by summiting 7-8 peaks every 24 hours. Drew is no stranger to outdoor and adrenaline-inducing activities, as he grew up close to the mountains and has years of climbing, hiking, and skiing experience on his belt. As a firefighter and paramedic, Drew is aware of how far to push his body and of his abilities as an athlete.Join us as Drew discusses the process and expectations for his upcoming Colorado 14...2023-06-1039 mintheDIHEDRAL PodcastClimbers' Roundtable - The Physics of ClimbingSend us a textCarrot sits down with professionals from the world of Physics, Dave Custer (MIT), Noah Steinberg (University of Michigan), Graham Kribs (University of Oregon), and Holly Krynicki (Caltech University) to discuss the Physics of Climbing and the exciting things happening within those two worlds. Join us as we cover the topics of climbing, physics, safety, and technology.For stories about life and the outdoors click hereFor Noah's YouTube click hereHost: CarrotProducers: Carrot and GaiaClimb-ON2023-05-0659 mintheDIHEDRAL PodcastJohn Bryant - The Psychology of Climbing, Story TimeSend us a textJohn Bryant is a professor of psychology, former professional racketball player, and experienced Everest climber. Today we will cover part II of our conversation with John, where he discusses the Green Bay Packers and his trip to Everest.Join us as Bryant retells his experiences as an Everest climber and a Green Bay Packers fan.For stories about life and the outdoors click hereHost: CarrotProducers: Carrot and GaiaClimb-ON2023-04-0151 mintheDIHEDRAL PodcastJL Collins - Dirtbag Dreams: Finances and F-You MoneySend us a textJL Collins, author of The Simple Path To Wealth, discusses what it would take for a dirtbag, or simply anyone, to reach a point in which they have "F-You Money". His advice and his book really do lay out a simple path to wealth. Join us as JL Collins breaks down finances in a practical and straight-forward manner, orienting dirtbags and listeners on ways to invest and expand their financial freedom.For The Simple Path to Wealth click hereFor JL Collins site click hereFo...2023-03-041h 01theDIHEDRAL PodcastJohn Bryant - The Psychology of ClimbingSend us a textJohn Bryant is a professor of psychology, former professional racketball player, and experienced Everest climber. We were fortunate enough to bring a close friend to the podcast to discuss the psychology of climbing and the meaning of flow.Join us as Bryant relates rock climbing to reinforcers, community, and flow.For stories about life and the outdoors click hereHost: CarrotProducers: Carrot and GaiaClimb-ON2023-02-0452 mintheDIHEDRAL PodcastMrs. Donovan - Outdoor Education and LinguisticsSend us a textA short and profound conversation with a renonwed scholar, Charlie Brown's Mrs. Donovan. Join us as Carrot takes us to an alternate reality where Mrs. Donovan forms part of our outdoor community. Let's see how much of the conversation you can put together!Host: CarrotProducers: Carrot and GaiaClimb-ON2023-01-0703 mintheDIHEDRAL PodcastClimbing vs. Culture - So You Want To Get Into Rock Climbing?Send us a textLet's talk about all you need to know before getting into rock climbing to wrap up our final episode of this mini series! Join us as we discuss jargon, the indoor climbing experience, and the sketchy outdoor ways.Thank you for joining us through this ride and putting up with our ability to veer off topic, ha!For stories about life and the outdoors click hereFor the jugs t-shirt click hereHost: GaiaGuests: Pay, Kaitlin Junek, Morgan ChasseProducers: Carrot...2022-12-031h 00theDIHEDRAL PodcastClimbing vs. Culture - We All Need a Therapist!Send us a textAnother month, another episode of our limited series, Climbing vs. Culture! With one more session to go, we addressed a very important topic: Mental Health.Join us as we discuss climbing as an outlet for mental wellbeing, our personal experiences in the community, our internal fights, and more.Note: We are not mental health professionals and/or licensed therapists. This conversation is based on our personal experiences.If you are struggling and feel the need of assistance, call 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, Speak with someone today.2022-11-0550 mintheDIHEDRAL PodcastClimbing vs. Culture - Dating in The Climbing CommunitySend us a textBe ready to listen to four friends getting together to talk about straight-up bs for close to an hour, in a laidback ‘friends getting together’ manner.Join us as we cover the second topic of TheDihedral’s Climbing vs. Culture mini series, Dating in The Climbing Community.For stories about life and the outdoors click hereHost: GaiaGuests: Pay, Kaitlin Junek, and MorganProducers: Carrot and GaiaClimb-ON2022-10-0136 mintheDIHEDRAL PodcastClimbing vs. Culture - Dirtbags and DirtbagingSend us a textA couple of weeks ago, Carrot brought up how interesting it would be to discuss current and niche topics in the podcast in a laidback ‘friends getting together’ manner. So be ready to listen to three friends getting together to talk about straight-up bs for close to an hour. Join us as we cover the first topic of TheDihedral’s Climbing vs. Culture mini series, Dirtbags and Dirtbaging.For stories about life and the outdoors click hereHost: GaiaGuests: Pay and Kaitlin Junek Producers: Carrot a...2022-09-0444 mintheDIHEDRAL PodcastLucia Li - Climbing Through The ChangeSend us a textWe were so happy to be joined by Lucia Li, an amazing woman who is entirely stoked on climbing to the point where she recently made a life changing move to be further immersed in the rocks. She is an entrepreneur, climber, and expert on all things Red River Gorge. Join us as Lucia breaks down some of the best crags that the Midwest has to offer!For more about Lucia click here and here For stories about life and the outdoors click hereHost: Carrot2022-08-061h 09theDIHEDRAL PodcastMax Hartong - A Journey Toward American Ninja WarriorSend us a textWe spent some time talking to Maxwell Harton, a member of our local climbing community. Max is a climber, an aspiring Ninja Warrior, and dog lover. Join us as Max explains how dogs, climbing, and Ninja Warrioring overlap!For more about Max click hereFor stories about life and the outdoors click hereHost: CarrotProducers: Carrot and GaiaClimb-ON2022-07-0230 mintheDIHEDRAL PodcastArianne Jones - Holistic Nutrition and Bars that SendSend us a textWe are so fortunate to be joined by an amazing woman who spent years speeding down mountains at 140km/h. Arianne Jones is an Olympic luger, World Cup gold medalist, holistic chef, nutritionist, and co-creator of Send Bars. Join us as Arianne discusses her luging journey, overcoming health obstacles, and entrepreneurship!For Send Bars click hereFor stories about life and the outdoors click hereHost: CarrotProducers: Carrot and GaiaClimb-ON2022-06-0454 min
theDIHEDRAL PodcastAnything BUT Climbing- Lizzy ELLISON and Paul ROBINSON #7Send us a textPerception and Creativity.Sit down to enjoy a conversation between rock climbers and content creators Lizzy Ellison and Paul Robinson, and philosopher Carrot, as they discuss aesthetics, their interpretation of art, and the inspiration behind their creative outbursts.Join us to learn from content creators and athletes, Lizzy and Paul, about art, videography, and hand doodling! For more about Paul click hereFor more about Lizzy click hereFor stories about life and the outdoors click hereIf you like what you hear, d...2022-05-0718 min
theDIHEDRAL PodcastAnything BUT Climbing- theDIHEDRAL CREW #6Send us a textFood connects people.Sit down to enjoy a conversation between the members of theDIHEDRAL crew about food, cultural experiences, food insecurity, and food-induced nostalgia..Join us to learn more from the crew members and what dishes connect them to their family and/or memorable experiences. For stories about life and the outdoors click hereTo make a donation to Feeding America click hereWorld Food Program USA: Ukraine Emergency click hereIf you like what you hear, don't forget to subscribe!...2022-04-0228 mintheDIHEDRAL PodcastAlex Wildman & Jeff Markovitz- The Sharpest End: A Climb from Cancer to El CapitanSend us a textAlex Wildman and Jeff Markovitz authored the beautiful (auto)biographical story of Alex's journey from diagnosis to summit in their co-authored book The Sharpest End.Join us as we delve into the depths of friendship, community, coping mechanisms, personal growth, life, and of course, rock climbing. For The Sharpest End, click hereFor stories about life and the outdoors click hereHost: CarrotProducers: Carrot and GaiaClimb-ON2022-02-051h 02theDIHEDRAL PodcasttheDIHEDRAL- Creative Messaging on Climate ChangeSend us a text“Creative Messaging on Climate Change”Conversations concerning climate change can be overwhelming, depressing, and confrontational. Despite the difficulties, it is a conversation that needs to be on-going and relentless.Join us as Dr. Marion Hourdequin from Colorado College, Dr. John Cook from Monash University, Dr. Beth Osnes from the University of Colorado Boulder, and Ting Lester, member of Young Womxn’s Voices for Climate, discuss Creative Messaging on Climate Change.Host: CarrotProducer: Carrot and GaiaClimb...2022-01-011h 02
theDIHEDRAL PodcastAnything BUT Climbing - Dylan BARKS #5Send us a textLike a Tennis Match.Sit down to enjoy a conversation between professional rock climber Dylan Barks and philosopher Carrot, as they give advice on dating and romantic relationships.Join us to learn from Michigan rock climber, Dylan Barks, about the his recent engagement and his ideal dating spots! For more about Dylan click hereFor stories about life and the outdoors click hereIf you like what you hear, don't forget to subscribe!Host: CarrotProducer: Carrot and GaiaEditor...2021-12-0420 mintheDIHEDRAL PodcasttheDIHEDRAL- High-Clip Goes To Horseshoe Hell, Part 2Send us a textJoin us as Dihedral member, High-Clip and climbing partner Nick, go over their experience tackling this year's 24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell!24hrs of Horseshoe Hell is a climbing competition held in Jasper, AR every September, where athletes are tasked with climbing as many routes as they possibly can in a 24-hour period. This was High-Clip's first year competing, so the nerves and stoke were high!For more about the competition click hereFor more stories click hereHosts: Gaia, CarrotGuests: High-clip, NickC...2021-11-0653 mintheDIHEDRAL PodcastClimbers' Roundtable - Inclusivity in the Rock Climbing CommunitySend us a textAfter engaging in uncomfortable and sometimes unexplainable conversations in our local gym, Carrot suggested the idea to gather a forum of climbers from different parts of the world and communities. The prompt? To discuss those topics that are often ignored, but are of utter importance.Joining us are professional rock climbing photographer, Nikki Smith, managing director at Saudi Climbing and Hiking Federation, Yasmin Gahtani, founder of Climbing Life Kenya, Liz Ndindi, and competitive climber and Belarus Bouldering Champion, Valentina Chamiakina.Tune...2021-10-021h 07