This week I am hanging with Rene Matihas.
Rene is a 17yr old competitive climber who found his way into climbing only a short 4 years ago. Since then Rene has competed at a state level, a national level & on the youth world stage representing Australia. His drive and passion for climbing is full of inspiration and he carries such maturity in his tactics that got him to where he is today.
So fun speaking to climbers of all ages and hearing their story.

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Igneous Coaching

CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro: Renee Mathias, 17yo youth climber

1:25 - Episode 23 begins

1:29 - Recovering from wrist surgery

2:20 - Surgery recap, first days after

6:37 - Training overload after NSW States

7:53 - GP, ultrasound and MRI scares

9:30 - Kienbock's-like diagnosis confusion

11:44 - Keyhole surgery to investigate

12:38 - The real diagnosis: a tear, misdiagnosed

13:56 - Learning to move his hand again

14:53 - Silver linings and staying positive

16:33 - Perspective on injuries and setbacks

17:18 - Recovery timeline and hand exercises

18:31 - Turning to no-hand slab climbing

19:34 - Considering taking the year off

34:21 - Finland's shopping-mall climbing gym

34:45 - Visiting Burden boulder

36:52 - Double dyno attempt on the world's first V17

38:18 - How remote and bizarre Burden is

39:14 - Grandpa Peabody boulder story

53:18 - Cross-training with a Pilates reformer

54:38 - Training with intention

55:17 - Jim Pope's quote on falling and analysis

1:02:23 - What coaching means beyond "getting better"

1:03:21 - Melbourne's soft climbing culture

1:04:07 - How overseas coaches push harder

1:05:35 - Coaching with Maria, emotional support

1:13:05 - Not knowing your limit until you're pushed

1:14:11 - Building a bigger "bubble" of what's possible

1:17:41 - Bringing Melbourne's strongest climbers together

1:18:11 - Bored Mondays at Urban Climb Collingwood

1:19:19 - Fun as the biggest training motivator

1:23:12 - The friend who doesn't chase grades

1:26:09 - Building The Hangout and Aussie climbing culture

1:27:23 - Wanting more recognition for comp experiences

1:29:38 - Easing anxiety for first-time competitors

1:30:13 - This or that: strength vs endurance

1:42:33 - This or that: solo session vs training partner

1:42:59 - This or that: four-by-fours vs circuits

1:43:17 - Borrowing Angus's harness for his first lead climb

1:44:14 - Learning to lead climb in two and a half weeks

1:52:25 - Why he got into coaching

1:53:06 - How the name "Igneous" came to be

1:57:12 - This or that: stiff vs soft shoes

1:58:15 - Taking 2026 comps off to focus on strength

1:59:26 - German climbers' intimidation tactics

2:00:54 - Most confident and most nervous comps

2:05:30 - Wrapping up and thank yous

2:07:35 - Outro

KEYWORDS

Rene Mathias, youth climbing, wrist injury, hand surgery, misdiagnosis, Kienbock's disease, coaching, Igneous coaching, Quartz discount code, Angus, Melbourne climbing culture, Youth World Championships, Finland, China, Burden boulder, V17, slab climbing, buzzer beater, Vic State Titles, mentorship, training capacity, Pilates cross-training, The Hangout podcast, Patreon, Australian climbing

In this episode of The HangTimes, Toms speaks about the BIG news happening around the country.

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https://www.instagram.com/ryan.sklenica/

https://www.instagram.com/mana.climbing/

The Big Cheese FA Video

CHAPTERS

0:00 – Intro: Howdy Hang Dogs

0:15 – Injury Update: Popped Finger on Jimmy Smyrk's Bayside Boulder

1:05 – The Diagnosis: A Call with Bryce (Lumbrical Strain)

1:46 – Silver Linings: Rehab, Cardio & Training the Weak Link

2:39 – News Roundup Begins ("Cheesy Mondays")

2:55 – Rose Weller Sends The Big Cheese (34) + Little Baby Cheese (34) in 5 Days

4:19 – Sasha's Hangtime Debut: Little Baby Cheese (34)

5:04 – Throwback: Daniel Fisher's FA of The Big Cheese (10 Years On)

6:09 – Ryan Sends Another 9A: "God of Dreams" (35)

7:28 – New Media Alert: Manna Climbing Launches (Sam Stodart, Dylan Parks, Marley Farquharson)

8:16 – "Going Gariwerd": Grampians Trip Video Drops on Patreon

8:44 – Marley Repeats Sam Healy's Bloodwood Betrayal (V13 Highball)

9:12 – Comp Season Heads-Up: Skyward x Olio (October)

9:25 – Cal Returns From Africa/Rocklands with an FA: "Bosholoza" (V12)

10:17 – Outro, Thanks & Patreon Shoutout

KEYWORDS

Australian climbing, bouldering, The Hangout Podcast, finger injury, lumbrical strain, climbing rehab, Nowra, Nowra climbing, Rose Weller, Little Baby Cheese, The Big Cheese, 34 , Sasha, Ryan, God of Dreams, 9A boulder, Daniel Fisher, Manna Climbing, Sam Stodart, Dylan Parks, Marleyy Farquharson, Grampians, Going Gariwerd, Bloodwood Betrayal, V13 highball, Sam Healy, Skyward, Olio comp, Cal, Rocklands, Bosholoza, V12, first ascent, Patreon, Hangout Climbing Fund

This week I am Hanging with my coach, Moriah.

The Hangouts second return guest returns to breakdown my recent training plan and tips.

Having a training plan from a coach made my entry into training much for seemless than usual.

At the point of recording this, I was my most consistent, dedicated, confident climber I had been in years. Now upon releasing, life has fruited.

My time funnelling into creative projects & connection.

Has been nice.

Enjoy this ep and I hope it comes at the time you need it 🙏

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CHAPTERS

00:00:00 - Intro & Recap
00:03:18 - Shoutout to Sequence App
00:07:36 - Setting the Goal - The First In-Person Session
00:09:41 - Breath & Tension
00:15:19 - Rewriting the "First Climb of the Day"
00:19:05 - The Psychology of Fear & Falling
00:23:15 - Body Morphology & Individualized Training
00:35:52 - Route Reading as a Skill
00:39:11 - Static vs. Dynamic Movement & Emotional Regulation
00:42:31 - Training Block One in Practice
00:53:11 - Coaching Philosophy - "Teaching to Fish"
01:01:33 - The Blue Mountains Trip - Part 1
01:09:12 - The Blue Mountains Trip - Part 2: Reframing "Performance Days"
01:19:44 - The "Bravery Muscle" & Risk Fatigue
01:31:26 - Reviewing Block One & Progressive Overload Myths
01:38:09 - Planning Training Block Two & Closing Thoughts

KEYWORDS

Climbing coaching, training program, Sequence app, progressive overload, consistency, block pulls, repeaters, breathwork, tension, fall practice, fear of falling, self-fulfilling prophecy, bravery muscle, risk fatigue, decision paralysis, route reading, footwork, static vs dynamic climbing, morphology/body type training, emotional regulation, "teaching to fish," accountability, Blue Mountains, psych vs. respect for rock, performance day, base training, strength and conditioning, injury/accident recovery, sport climbing, bouldering, coach-client relationship, Australian climbing community

In this episode of The HangTimes, Tom speaks about the latest Big News happening around the Hangout.

Wrapping up this fortnight, there is a bit happening but I am always looking for more! Please send me what you're up to would love to let the listeners know whats happening around the country.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 - welcome back to The Hang Times
0:24 - joining Vertical Life as a columnist
2:30 - writing the Rock News column, no AI just handwritten
4:45 - Oliver Schmidt sends Australia's hardest trad route
5:28 - Wicked Man, grade 33, Freycinet Tasmania
6:58 - hoping to get Ollie on the podcast
7:44 - Domen repeats Punks in the Gym
8:10 - history of Punks in the Gym, FA by Wolfgang Güllich in 1985
9:27 - inviting anyone who's climbed Punks onto the show
9:53 - Patreon shoutout and hangout mugs

KEYWORDS

Hang Times, Vertical Life magazine, Rock News column, Oliver Schmidt, Wicked Man, Freycinet, Tasmania, trad climbing, grade 33, Domen, Red Bull athlete, Punks in the Gym, Mount Arapiles, Wolfgang Güllich, first ascent 1985, Australian climbing news, Patreon, hangout mugs

Keep enjoying life.

Hang again soon,

Tommy G

This Week I am Hanging with Ethan Morf.

Ethan is a Canadian climber who spent some time in Australia last year. He climbed in the Blue Mountains, Arapiles Dyuritte and the Grampians along his journey.

He is also part responsible for the now iconic video "Sneaky Snake", an homage to Aus climbing films. The film follows the elusive German Oliver Schmidt and his 2nd ascent of a Lee Cossey route Sneaky Snake (33) on Taipan.

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🎬 Etah Morf Youtube

CHAPTERS

0:00 - intro & Patreon/Apple tax warning2:42 - guest intro: Ethan Morph4:56 - how Ethan got into climbing10:52 - how the Australia trip came together13:20 - Blue Mountains climbing & injury16:04 - old finger injury in Nowra18:42 - first look at Taipan Wall22:58 - meeting Oliver Schmidt24:08 - making Sneaky Snake29:12 - behind the scenes with director Sophie32:26 - the single-push meal attempt34:53 - shoutout to Hayden's crew36:21 - heading to Patagonia (Coche Mo), heel injury39:07 - scale of the walls39:54 - deciding to attempt a first ascent40:35 - finding the line in La Paloma42:17 - ground-up ethic & borrowed gear44:31 - the six-person team45:32 - learning to aid climb47:30 - the crux pitch48:21 - Rachel's 40ft fall54:00 - naming the route56:38 - worst route name ever (RMF)58:00 - falling for South American climbing59:55 - Australian Embassy camp & dirtbag scene1:03:35 - wanting to visit Tasmania1:06:16 - Pines characters & wildlife1:11:12 - soloing & Mr Chicken squeeze1:14:55 - committing to the dirtbag life1:15:50 - Free Rider in a day1:17:18 - why the one-day push1:19:10 - reaction to the send going semi-viral1:20:08 - representing hometown Summerland1:24:21 - Bishop vs Smith Rock1:27:46 - why Bishop's easy to live in1:32:37 - climbing media philosophy1:34:34 - climbing culture: fun vs seriousness1:37:17 - wrap up & upcoming film1:38:03 - camera gear talk1:41:18 - rigging/filming logistics1:44:07 - dream gear (35mm/Super 8)1:46:29 - future projects1:47:37 - closing thanks

KEYWORDS

Ethan Morph, Oliver Schmidt, Sneaky Snake, Free Rider, El Cap, Yosemite, Grampians, Taipan Wall, Blue Mountains, Elphinstone, Nowra, Coche Mo, Patagonia, La Paloma, first ascent, aid climbing, ground-up ethic, beaks, big wall, Rachel Ball, Summerland, Okanagan, dirtbag climbing, Bishop, Smith Rock, Tasmania, mini-DV, climbing films, stoke

Thank you for supporting and listening,

Hang again soon,

Tommy G

In this episode of The HangTimes, Tom speaks about the latest Big News happening around the Hangout.

Wrapping up this fortnight, there is a bit happening but I am always looking for more! Please send me what your up to, would love to let the listeners know whats happening around the country.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 - Intro & Tahitian Thrust project update

02:03 - Rocklands roundup

05:52 - Skyward Climbing's "Money Comp"

07:59 - Queensland 2026 Lead State Titles recap

09:14 - Patreon / Hangout Climbing Fund

KEYWORDS

Australian climbing, bouldering, Rocklands, Tahitian Thrust, Cathedral Range, V13, Mandala, Fred Nicole, Money Comp, Skywood Climbing, Olio Hold Maker, Queensland Lead State Titles, competition climbing, route setting, Patreon, Hangout Climbing Fund, Cal Mather, Jimmy Smyrk, Claire Hall

This week I am Hanging with Tom O'Halloran,

So excited to be at episode 20! Not just because of this incredible guest but because so much is happening!

Today The Hangout "Climbers Fund" goes live, along with ways to support the show (Patreon) & our first product drop - the Dosage Mug 'Fuel Your Stoke'.

Plenty happening behind the scenes here and plenty more to go, thank you for supporting an showing how much people care about climbing down under.

This weeks guest though! Tom O'Halloran is already a legend in Aus climbing. He has a stacked resume; he has represented Australia in the green and gold at World Cups, he was the first male Aus climber to represent Australia at the Olympics, he has bouldered at a V15 level and has FA'd a 36 (9a+) one of Australias hardest routes. But thats just his climbing, what Tom has done for the sport has lifted us all up. Constantly being an incredible role model, advocate and inspiration for everyone following his footsteps.

Please enjoy this episode with the man, Tom O'Halloran.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 — Intro: Patreon launch, Hangout Climbing Fund & the Dosage Mug
02:53 — Welcoming Tom O'Halloran
04:19 — Humble beginnings: climbing the mango tree before he knew it was a sport
06:51 — Staying childlike: chasing feeling over grades
08:39 — The Hump of Trouble spiral: when a project takes over your head
11:07 — 2016 burnout: Kitten Mittens, Baker's Dozen & walking away to surf
14:39 — 2024 burnout round two: trail running as a reset
30:33 — Owning the big emotions after a fall
36:02 — The Silo Wall "wobbly": learning to laugh at yourself
38:18 — "That's the best I could do": self-compassion under pressure
40:10 — Releasing expectations: the move in front of you
45:23 — Creative outlets: YouTube, content & staying authentic
1:02:01 — Getting his first-ever coach, and why accountability matters
1:03:42 — Family rhythm, injuries & the years-long Sneaky Old Fox saga
1:09:59 — Dream link-up at Perry's Lookdown: leaving space for magic
1:10:39 — What are you willing to sacrifice? Climbing in context of family
1:15:02 — "Climbing is 20% of my life"
1:17:18 — The Olympic decision
1:31:00 — Tokyo: one of the best and worst climbing experiences of his life
1:33:34 — Inside the Olympic bubble: COVID rules, quarantine, the comedown
1:37:34 — The future of Australian climbing & funding
2:12:19 — Closing wisdom: love it, live it, take action

KEYWORDS

Tom O'Halloran, Australian climbing, Olympic climbing, bouldering, Wheel of Life V15, Hump of Trouble, sport climbing Australia, climbing burnout, climbing mindset, climbing psychology, Blue Mountains climbing, Perry's Lookdown, first ascent Australia, climbing and family, work-life balance athlete, Tokyo Olympics climbing, climbing coach, climbing motivation, trail running recovery, The Hangout podcast

Hang soon,

Tommy G

In this episode of The HangTimes, Tom speaks about the latest Big News happening around the Hangout.

I have been invested in this project for 19 months.

Filling a gap in Australia climbing media.

I hope what it is i bring to you every week in something special.

My dreams are BIG and they are only getting started.

Support me and the community along the way.

Hang again soon,

Tommy G

This week I am Hanging with Cal Mather & Dany Carline.

Fan favourite Cal is our first return guest on the show, excited to bring him back BUT ...he aint alone.

Dany Carline, Cals fiancé, joins us and brings a great perspective to the convo.

We wanted this to be more discussion than question and answer.

Excited to bring you it.

If you are enjoying the show, please rate or give it a share

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📸  Dany Chanda

CHAPTERS

00:00 – 2:36 — Cold open: cats sped up, banned Spotify playlists, and podcast ground rules ("no babies in the box")

2:36 – 6:04 — Intro: welcome to The Hangout, meet Cal, Danny & Tom (aka "DTC")

6:04 – 7:10 — Engagement announcement & setting up the episode's theme: relationships and climbing

7:10 – 17:03 — Does striving to improve as a climber make you a better person?

17:03 – 20:37 — Whose priorities win: compromising on trips (Nashville, Moab, the Cambodia/UK holiday)

20:37 – 23:07 — Climbing as identity: sponsorships, ambassadorships, and self-imposed pressure

23:07 – 25:23 — Filming for yourself vs. sharing online; Danny's shifting relationship with climbing

25:23 – 29:58 — Danny's origin story: from "supporting the boys" to falling in love with climbing (Font, Switzerland)

29:58 – 33:01 — Introducing other people to climbing; balancing solo vs. shared trips (New Zealand, Switzerland)

33:01 – 41:56 — Long distance and solo trips: Hayley's perspective, independence, and codependence

41:56 – 44:36 — The limits of long distance; the ten-day silent retreat story begins

44:36 – 53:11 — Pivoting to Development: Cal's history putting up new routes ( Edge of Tomorrow)

53:11 – 58:14 — Cal's "vision": how he scouts, evaluates, and finds new lines

58:14 – 1:03:06 — Developing Dead by Dawn (V14) and the strange sadness of finally sending it

1:03:06 – 1:05:07 — parallel journey: Pussy Power and the "Hate to Love" project

1:05:07 – 1:09:11 — "Should vs. can," and valuing process over grade (Tom's rope project tangent)

1:09:11 – 1:13:00 — Tangent: the silent retreat's "day six/day seven" pattern and "starting again"

1:13:00 – 1:15:18 — Opportunity cost, links, and why sharp climbs aren't worth it anymore

1:15:18 – 1:22:05 — Purity of line vs. accessibility when developing (Slippery Nipple, the Dead by Dawn stand debate)

1:22:05 – 1:26:24 — The ethics of stand starts and retroactive stands

1:26:24 – 1:29:53 — Retroactive stands continued: the Dream Time example

1:29:53 – 1:31:18 — Wrapping up and taking a break

1:31:18 – 1:33:24 — Outro and thank-yous

1:33:24 – 1:37:20 — Bonus post-show chat: partners, Pilates, and encouraging new climbers

KEYWORDS

Rock climbing podcast, bouldering podcast, climbing lifestyle, outdoor adventure podcast, Australian climbing, Grampians climbing, adventure sports podcast, Grampians bouldering, first ascent, bouldering development, new route development, V14 boulder, hard bouldering Australia, extreme sports interview, adventure athlete podcast, exploring new terrain, wilderness climbing, how to balance climbing and relationships, what is a stand start in climbing, developing new boulders Grampians, climbing identity and sponsorship pressure, silent retreat climbing mindset.

In this episode of The HangTimes, Tom disccuses the latest events surrounding AUSclimbing.

- Alex Megos returns to Australia after 13 years away.

- Mika (age 12) has one hell of a trip in Nowra.

- Hayden Barton sets new Australian speed record (5:47)

Excited to bring you all this news happening across the country and abroad.

Thank you all for listening, supporting and being a part of the Hangout Community.

CHAPTERS

0:00 - Intro / Welcome to The Hang Times

0:48 - Alex Megos is back in Australia (2013 trip recap – first 9a "Retired and Extremely Dangerous")

2:23 - Tom O'Halloran repeats the route & Australia's first 36 (9a+)

3:13 - Megos's 2015 trip – "Schweinebaumeln" 25 (9a)

3:58 - "Wheel of Life" repeat & the route-grade vs boulder-grade debate

4:17 - "Wheelchair" link-up & why boulders don't get route grades

5:18 - What separates a route from a boulder? (open question to listeners)

5:43 - Megos's current Australian trip – Nowra plans & open projects

6:33 - Megos sends Fat" (33 / 8C)

7:10 - Ryan repeats "Trans Fat" the next day (the "international tick-list" trend)

7:58 - Shoutout to Ryan's contribution to Australian climbing

8:19 - Speculating on what's next for Megos

8:52 - Mika (12yo) sends Iron Man, Weapon of Choice & Spoon Man

9:16 - Supporting young climbers / news has been quiet lately

9:46 - Aussie climbers making waves in Rocklands

10:08 - New Australian speed climbing record intro

10:44 - Hayden Barton breaks the national speed record

11:09 - Breaking down Hayden's time (5.47s)

11:38 - Outro – next episode teaser (returning guest + fiancée)

12:13 - Sign-off

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KEYWORDS

Alex Megos, Shawn Bouldering, The Hangout Podcast, The Hang Times, Australian climbing, climbing news, rock climbing Australia, sport climbing, bouldering, Retired and Extremely Dangerous, Excuse My German, Elphinstone, Wheel of Life, Wheelchair boulder, 9a climbing, 9a+ climbing, V15 boulder, Tom O'Halloran, Hump of Trouble, Lee Cossey, Ryan, Nowra climbing, Trans Fat 33, Grampians climbing, Hollow Mountain, Micah young climber, Iron Man 28, Weapon of Choice, Spoon Man, youth climbing, Rocklands, Hayden Barton, speed climbing record, Australian speed record, climbing podcast, climbing achievements, first ascent, route repeat, climbing community Australia