Alex Huber rose to prominence in the early 1990s with ascents of what were the world's hardest sport climbs, consolidating the 9a grade and pushing on into 9a+. He brought his power to freeing the walls of El Cap and changed that mighty golden landscape forever adding the most popular and beautiful climbs on the great faces. At the same time, he br…

Yo. Late... again. I went out for mini golf and got messed up after. I shopped in Marks and Spencers. Also I have a new certificate. Yay.بقلم thecrackpodcast

In episode 2 of the James chat we talk about big downgrades, the fallout, getting back up the E12 and his recent repeat of MacLeod’s mystical Echo Wall.بقلم Niall Grimes

Trad-monster James Pearson reflects on the early days of marching through the numbers to the top of grade-mountain and finding himself eventually on the edge of the cliff. Powerful stuff, lots of fun.بقلم Niall Grimes

Sorry for the delay between episodes. I have been sick. It wasn't fun.بقلم thecrackpodcast

French-born ex-comp best turned lover of British hard trad mega-classics Caro sits down and answers some of her own questions - is that a thing? Super crack.بقلم Niall Grimes

Been bowling, been having head pain, been winning money. Broke even. Don't take part in looting or riots, guys xبقلم thecrackpodcast

I'm burning. Not with passion. Sunshine has done this to me. I saw three goats, and had a flashback to some aviary hotel trip. Be good !بقلم thecrackpodcast

In part 2 of the Neil Gresham chat we talk Indian Face, Hard Grit, travelling and exploration, DWS, training and professionalism. Brilliant!بقلم Niall Grimes

Neil Gresham has been chomping hard at the climbing bit for nearly forty years, always pushing hard and changing his focus. In part 1 we hear about Sheffield in the 1990s. Get in!بقلم Niall Grimes

Death is inevitable and generally perceived as a bad thing. Burgers, sadly, are not inevitable, and they're pretty good. As long as the cheese doesn't melt too much... but who's going to remember that when they look back ?بقلم thecrackpodcast

Attended a lovely retirement celebration for a lovely co-worker. Speeches, poems... a buffet. Went to town (not on the food), and had a few drinks. All in all, a lovely time was had. Spent a bit of cash on books online and saw a film trailer that got my adrenaline going. Another week... another episode..!…

Seagulls at Aldi's. Soon to be a badge for the blood. A pair of glasses becomes a non-pair. Get in touch and let me know how you're getting on!بقلم thecrackpodcast

It's been a couple of warm ones, guys. Too warm for my liking. Got some sweat on the brow there to wipe off. Saw 'Waitress' the musical, live... in the cinema. Prerecorded. It was good. Did someone mention politics?!بقلم thecrackpodcast

A fire alarm went off at the gym and no one batted an eyelid. A contact lens was absorbed into my eyeball. Election is coming up. And you better be behaving yourself. Enjoy !بقلم thecrackpodcast

Had a fantastic day fishing. Got a first draft of a different podcast released. And some birds outside thought they'd found a great dinner. Enjoy !بقلم thecrackpodcast

https://www.thecrackpodcast.co.uk/contact Hello. This is the first draft of a new podcast I'm hoping to start. If you do listen to it, please do leave feedback through the link above! Thank you, Lewisبقلم thecrackpodcast

Jim Pope reads End of a Climb by John Menlove Edwards, widely regarded as one of the finest bits of pre-war climbing writing.بقلم Niall Grimes

A footpack, a dead bird, and reflecting on a multinational singing contest. Another week, another episode. Hope you're behaving yourself.بقلم thecrackpodcast

The first one didnt meet a standard set by no one but me. So I did another. A clean room for a clean mind - but never clean language.بقلم thecrackpodcast

Maybe yesterdays episode was a bit too sentimental for you? Maybe not. Who knows. It was for some. Hopefully this will amuse - a retelling of my journey home from Mexico in January 2023. Enjoy!بقلم thecrackpodcast

A lovely week. Contacted lenses to give a clearer perception of the world, and a fantastic wedding was attended. Also, yes, I have a gherkin jar I've been putting ants in...بقلم thecrackpodcast

Away from the spotlight, Yorkshire-born Tom Bolger has quietly been redpointing and creating sport climbs of the highest calibre and is one of the few British climbers who are solidly climbing into the ninth grade. We caught up with Tom in his home in the global heart of sport climbing, Catalunya, to see what makes him tick.…

Recording in the spare room presents its difficulties. Be it the clutter or the boiler in the cupboard whining like a spoilt child. Talking about how terrible I am at shopping, Amazons style of adapting books to series, and how I am not Dr Dolittle.بقلم thecrackpodcast

Plenty to yammer about in this one. A haunted battlefield? A yappy dog? Fallout, Sugar, Ghostbusters? And the first time I've encountered a whole kitchen taking a break at once. All in this episode of The Crack Podcast.بقلم thecrackpodcast

Climbing royalty. Beth Rodden’s impact on climbing from the late 90s to the late 00s was huge. She pushed forward female standards in sport and trad, did early free ascents on El cap, and established a crack testpiece where ascents still make the news. Injuries led to a stepping back, motherhood followed and she has now written her autobiography, A…

I made a friend with a stranger at a box junction. Strange. Also danced at a wedding ceilidh, in which I had a lovely time !بقلم thecrackpodcast

A blubbery hazard made for a stinky road near the flat. An ill-fitting takeaway cup lid gave my hoody some funky design. Memories of childhood have me counting my blessings.بقلم thecrackpodcast

Doorbells with no bells but cameras. Border Force have my post. Bought a Nerf gun too. Bleeding from balloons.بقلم thecrackpodcast

Me and Remus talk crap about climbing.بقلم niall grimes

Seagulls like cowboys in the car park, and a sudden stop on the roundabout. Also a little bit of paranoia about what species may just decide to overthrow us one day.بقلم thecrackpodcast

Saw a lizard acting unlizardlike. Wondering if frogs have feet or paws. Another week, another episode!بقلم thecrackpodcast

Remembered for how I would ask for my food at an old place. Eerie place to live nearby. And a self inflicted injury.بقلم thecrackpodcast

Writer and podcaster Andrew Bisharat looks back on a life in journalism, creativity, climbing, being mbbed and his involvement in the Palestine-based film, Resistance Climbing.بقلم Niall Grimes

Yesterday was a leap year. So happy March. This episode delves into the fascinating subject of phlebotomy. What is believed to have started with using leeches to first extract... yeah, not really. I went for a donation and my vein didn't do too great. Do-nut lie to me about how much a box of twelve may cost. And how heavy do I look?…

On the 15th anniversary of Jerry Moffatt Revelations, for which I was ghost writer, I read some sections, remember the creation and listen to some recordings.بقلم niall grimes

Norweigan trad beast, crack shuffler and professional amateur Mari talks Troll Wall, local clubs, El Cap and always looking forward.بقلم Niall Grimes