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Branndon Bargo and his brother Greg are two BEASTS who consistently push each other to great heights!  The next landing spot for these two is on PBS with their new show The Highpointers with the Bargo Brothers.

Join us as we talk to Branndon about the show, his upbringing, and his extremely adventurous spirit!


Hosts: Gaia and Carrot

Producers: Gaia, Carrot

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Arnie Kander, NBA physical trainer and consultant, goes over his physical therapy experience and its application on climbing and professional basketball.

Join us as Arnie teaches us some of the best ways to stay active and flourish during COVID-19 season.


Hosts: Gaia and Carrot

Producers: Gaia, Carrot

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We talk to Irene (She/Her) about the joy and struggle of climbing photography. As we visit Irene's journey through the discipline, she shares her secret to a fun and exciting climbing/life experience. 

Ladylockoff opens up about her drive to empower communities and her strategy to do so: challenge the status quo.

Join us as we look at life through Ladylockoff's lens.


Hosts: Gaia and Carrot

Producers: Gaia, Carrot

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Join the group for a talk about everything...what are our fears, how did we meet, what are our goals, why climbing?  Get to know the writers behind the words and interviews of your favorite climbing podcast.  A fun conversation where we bring the laughs and the sass!

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An illuminating discussion with Texas A&M professor and climatologist Dr. Andrew Dessler. Dr. Dessler takes some time to dispel the myths related to climate change and explain the science in direct and understandable ways.  Dessler brings a fantastic mix of data and analogy to call attention to the preeminent issue of climate crisis.


Hosts: Gaia and Carrot

Producers: Gaia, Carrot

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Barclay Stockett joins us for an in-depth discussion on life, the process of discovering/rediscovering yourself, social justice, and her ninja warrior experience.  Barclay is a world renowned athlete and record holding Ninja Warrior. In this session, she opens up about the mind-set of competition at the highest levels and, more importantly, how anyone can use their voice to promote social change for a better world.  Barclay’s passion and drive inspires throughout the episode as she presents fantastic insight on what it takes to be a remarkable athlete and above all, an inspirational human being. 

Of course, it wouldn’t be Barclay if we didn’t talk about tacos, family, and the origin of @Sparklyninja!

To raise personal awareness on a particular cause Barclay is heavily involved in, please visit exileinternational.org and/or cajed.org

Hosts: Carrot and Casen

Producers: Carrot, Casen, Gaia

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CHRISTMAS SPECIAL:

theDIHEDRAL team sits down for a group chat on the pros and cons of celebrating Christmas.  In this special edition the team reveals where they stand on all things Christmas.  From Grinch to gifts, hallacas to pierogies, tinsel to tradition, we break down what we like and dislike about this festive holiday we have come to know and love/hate.  With a brief stint from the newly formed and recently dissolved DIHEDRAL choir, and an early Santa Clause spoiler we are sure to disappoint in the most undisappointing ways!


Hosts: Casen, Carrot, Gaia, and High-Clip

Producers: Casen, Carrot

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Mead McLean brings to life a history of rock climbing, discussing how his years of experience bleed together with all other aspects of life.  Having the right attitude in one arena leads to success and understanding in all others.  A master artist - Mead McLean touches on areas of life through rock climbing, art, family, and a "never give up" mentality.  Mead's impactful insight had us on the edge of our seats for the whole discussion.  With years of experience on rocks all over the US, Mead's glowing attention to detail brings the listener from Boone all the way to Hueco with vivid imagery and felt experience!


Hosts: Carrot and High-Clip

Producers: Gaia, Clay Burkhard, Casen

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Cody Amakali (aka Mama Dirtbag) discusses the challenges of life, climbing, family, business, and dealing with an autoimmune disease. Cody shares her struggles getting back into climbing shape after being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, as well as the role her family has played in the process. Cody joyfully opens up about her adventures and the role discipline and camaraderie have played throughout her climbing and personal experiences.

Hosts: Casen and Gaia

Producers: Clay Burkhard, Carrot, High-Clip

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Andrew Joyner - searcher, seeker, adventurer, and oh so much more - shares his personal story of growth, loss, love, life, and everything in between.  Listening to Andrew talk about his journey through the peaks and valley's of life's mountain is an emotional experience - traversing through despair and finding hope on the other side.  Andrew's life is a testament to the notion that sometimes we need to fall in order to reach new heights!


Hosts: Casen and Gaia

Producers: Clay Burkhard, Carrot, High-Clip

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