The Rock Behind the Climb

By Quinn Todzo

A podcast that connects popular rock climbing areas to the geology that created them. I profile different rock climbing spots and talk about why their features and unique aspects exist, and attempt no... more

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How many episodes does The Rock Behind the Climb have?

The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.

The Rock Behind the Climb episodes:

November 19, 2025 TRBTC Ep. 14 Volcanic Tablelands (Happy and Sad Boulders)
https://jazzhammer.blogspot.com/2025/11/trbtc-ep-14-volcanic-tablelands.html
0:00 Introduction
2:45 Town of Bishop
6:13 Formation of Happys and Sads
10:13 Features of the Boulders
14:00 Jazzhammer Index
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18min
October 05, 2023 TRBTC Ep. 13 Red Rock
Sand Dunes, Rock Falls, and mountain splitting all interplay to create the wonderful rock climbing in Red Rock Canyon, Nevada.
Link to the episode transcript/photos/sources: jazzhammer.blogspot.com/
Email Me at: [email protected]
Insta: @Jazzhammer365
Mountain Project: Quinn Todzo
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21min
September 02, 2022 TRBTC Ep.12 The Grotto
Giant Columns and the Great Wall of California. In this episode we head to Sonora, CA to talk about the geology that created the best crack climbs west of the Sierra.
Link to the episode transcript/photos/sources: jazzhammer.blogspot.com/
Email Me at: [email protected]
Insta: @Jazzhammer365
Mountain Project: Quinn Todzo
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21min
October 29, 2021 The Struggle to Protect the California Coastline
In this podcast I illustrate the struggle of protecting the erosive coastal bluffs in California through a story of trying to build a sea wall for just 1 home.
Link to the episode transcript/photos/sources: jazzhammer.blogspot.com/
Email Me at: [email protected]
Insta: @Jazzhammer365
Mountain Project: Quinn Todzo
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23min
September 10, 2021 TRBTC Episode 11: Mickey's Beach
In this episode I talk about the complex geology of Mickey's Beach and why the crag is always changing
Link to the episode transcript/photos/sources: jazzhammer.blogspot.com/
Email Me at: [email protected]
Insta: @Jazzhammer365
Mountain Project: Quinn Todzo
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25min
September 02, 2021 The Podcast is Back!
The Rock Behind the Climb is coming back with a legendary location
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3min
May 27, 2021 TRBTC Episode 10: Mt. St. Helena
In this episode I talk about the geology behind the sport climbing on Mt. St. Helena and give a definitive answer to what the rock type is at The Bear.
Animation of the triple junction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBt-C-hgR5I
Link to the episode notes/photos/sources: jazzhammer.blogspot.com/
Email Me at: [email protected]
Insta: @Jazzhammer365
Mountain Project: Quinn Todzo
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27min
May 02, 2021 The Making of The Rock Behind the Climb
In this episode I pull back the curtain and let you in on my process of how I make this podcast as I work on my next episode
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13min
April 08, 2021 My Next Location As Chosen By You!
Update on the Listener's choice on where I am going for my next episode. If you want to join me the weekend of April 23rd, or just reach out, hit me up on any of the methods below:
Email Me at: [email protected]
Insta: @Jazzhammer365
Link to the Blog: jazzhammer.blogspot.com/
Mountain Project: Quinn Todzo
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4min
March 26, 2021 You Choose My Next Location!
The choice is yours for the next location that I profile! Click the link below to vote on my next location!
https://forms.gle/iqMx9VkkavR7i6TX8
Reach out to me:
Link to the Blog: jazzhammer.blogspot.com/
Email Me at: [email protected]
Insta: @Jazzhammer365
Mountain Project: Quinn Todzo
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5min

FAQs about The Rock Behind the Climb:

How many episodes does The Rock Behind the Climb have?

The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.