This is our pilot episode. A little rough around the edges, but we talk about everything from climbing magazines, to what to expect on your first climbing trip to the Red River Gorge. Our hosts: Matthew Sapiecha, @annaoutdoors, Steve Andrew, and our guest Alisha.

Episode # 1 - Red River Gorge

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Waaaaay back on Episode # 4 we came up with a dating app for climbers called, 'Bouldr'. Well, someone has expanded our idea by one letter and released a new dating app called 'Boulder'. We create a profile for Gas-Tonya and check out the app, while coming up with other dating apps so terrible, that maybe this time they won't get stolen. Sprinkled in there somewhere we talk about climbing in Quebec, and why Ontario is so... unwelcoming. Enjoy! climbing, rock climbing, beta, bad beta, trad, sport

Episode # 21 - Boulder Dating App Redux

And we're back! This one is for the fans. Only fans.

Episode # 20 - The Friends Reunion

Well, well, well... It seems like a hundred new climbing podcasts have started up in the midst of the climbing quarantine crisis, and true to form, we thought we'd jump on the bandwagon the best way we know how; releasing an episode after months of silence. Steve is on Zoom, so apologies for his sound quality from his bunker in the woods. On this episode we discuss Covid-19 effects on climbing, including the demise of climbing gyms, the black market for hangboards, and the trend that you are all guilty of: building a woody. We talk about a possible way of climbing during the pandemic using colored shirts and arm-bands. Anna gives a gear review for the Misty Mountain Cadillac harness. We talk about Black Diamonds new offwidth cams, and much more.   climbing, rock climbing, beta, bad beta, trad, sport

Episode # Covid-19 - How to Climb Furniture

For our very special Christmas episode, we discuss our recent climbing trips to the Red and the Creek. Alisha couldn't make it for this one, but she's with us in spirit, and in Sound Board form. We start off by talking about the closure of Roadside Crag in the Red River Gorge. The podcast turns dark and somber with a discussion about accidents, death, and tragedy.... You know, the stuff we're good at making funny. Anna ends the show with a little bit of holiday cheer. ***If anyone from Black Diamond is listening, we want sponsorships!!!! Or a job... Can I have a job??*** If you have questions for us about climbing, #vanlife, gear.... or what it's like to be pro climbers (we are not pro climbers), whatever, send us a message or email at info@badbetapodcast.com ***Stickers*** If you want some, just ask! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram, subscribe, and tell your friends! We appreciate everyone who listens! (thanks Mom). Our hosts this week: Matt Sapiecha, Anna, Steve and our special guest, Alisha. climbing, rock climbing, beta, bad beta, trad, sport

Episode # 17 - Safety Third - Christmas for Rock Climbers

And we're back! Now that climbing season is drawing to a close... We decided to release the next episode. You can stop asking now! We start the show with some stories about Indian Creek, including snakes, Pamela Pack, and Aid-Climbing Supercrack!! We try to come to a consensus about trad gear, and which gear the budding young trad climber should buy.. We fail. Steve talks guiding, and almost convinces Matt of it's value. Climbing myths, soundboard, and long drawn out tangents throughout - you know the drill. ***If anyone from Black Diamond is listening, we want sponsorships!!!! Or a job... Can I have a job??*** If you have questions for us about climbing, #vanlife, gear.... or what it's like to be pro climbers (we are not pro climbers), whatever, send us a message or email at info@badbetapodcast.com ***Stickers*** If you want some, just ask! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram, subscribe, and tell your friends! We appreciate everyone who listens! (thanks Mom). Our hosts this week: Matt Sapiecha, Anna, Steve and our special guest, Alisha.

Episode # 1 - Red River Gorge

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