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“Love this podcast… well I love the idea of this podcast! Reminds me a lot of The Dirtbag Diaries! The producing is great, it’s fun to listen to and I love the fact we are from the same state! However what completely kills this for me is how political it can be. It’s hard to listen to. I don’t...”Read full review »
Sammish(go big or go home) via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/23
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“I discovered this podcast when I heard an ad for it on a different podcast that I listen to and it quickly became one of my favorites. It mixes climbing with beautiful stories of challenges and resilience. I highly recommend this podcast!”
Californiacoast3368 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/01/23
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“Kathy has so many gifts, and I’m grateful she shares them with her communities. This podcast habitually humanizes many shared experiences, and in doing so - makes many of feel like we have a sense of belonging. The production is clean, and the story telling often stops me in my tracks.”
User02212022 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/06/23
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“Genuinely one of my favorite podcasts! The stories are so powerful and feature equal parts heart wrenching and heart warming moments. I am always stoked for the first of the month during the season to hear what’s next”
kbheinle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/04/23
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“As a recently professed addict in recovery, I do not believe that stumbling upon episode 40 was a coincidence. I’m so grateful for the climbing and recovery communities. I feel heard. Also, as a dad in recovery, “The Letter” was such a great episode to reflect on from the eyes of my own children....”Read full review »
UnderPressureoftheEaglesNest via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/04/23
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“This podcast is beautifully produced. It’s authentic stories have been so helpful for me to feel in community while going through my own healing which feels very lonely at times. The climbing and outdoor community is diverse and complex, with many layers to unpack. I’m so grateful to see others...”Read full review »
grateful4007 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/03/23
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“Not a climber, but a lover of personal stories. Excellent telling of new perspectives.”
Northsidesoxgirl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/01/23
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“This podcast offers such an insightful window into the lives of its guests. Each episode is really compelling in the way Kathy finds the human element in the life story of climbers. It is fascinating and touching and challenging and I eagerly await the release of each month’s episode.”
Fish lover extraordinaireeee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/22
“Kathy does a fantastic job connecting people, especially climbers, to real-life experiences and stories. Her interviews always teach me something about myself or the world and people around me in a respectful and heartfelt way. She is a true leader and influential figure in the climbing community...”Read full review »
hakdueub via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/08/22
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“Loveeeeeee this podcast”
Donutsaf via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/04/22
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“This pod really shows the emotions that are intertwined with climbing. It tells not about the sport but the people who live and move within the space. Climbing is about sport but it is also about loving and supporting each other, which this podcast really shows.”
ClimbRocks20 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/27/22
“So much more than climbing, while still managing to spark that feeling inside of you when you hear others talking about this sport you’re passionate about. Hearing the stories of all of these people from soooo many different backgrounds gives me a feeling of connection and understanding that I...”Read full review »
annaleejade16 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/30/22
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“this is quite possibly my favorite podcast of all time. that’s a lot to say for someone who has been obsessed with podcasts forever. so incredibly relatable and much more than just climbing.”
jaclyn.mir via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/27/22
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“For the Love of Climbing may claim to not be a climbing podcast, but it embodies qualities that all climbers aspire to: beauty, power, and uplift. The stories that are shared in this podcast are necessarily challenging. They inspire me to be a better person in our ragtag community.”
pwu615 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/08/22
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“One of my favorite podcasts ever! I so appreciate the realness and vulnerability and it always feels like such a privilege to get to hear these stories.”
cjorritama via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/15/22
“I have never been comfortable taking about feelings. My wife has has to, what feels like, pull them, out of me at time’s. To hear you speak openly and honestly is beautiful. You go over my head some times and I’m learning slowly and will catch up but that’s okay. Growing isn’t easy. Thanks yo all...”Read full review »
Mark.K Aust via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/10/22
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“I love the storytelling in this podcast and the deep dives that it takes with the individuals interviewed. It explores such human, universal themes through the lens of climbing and the outdoors.”
KatieP1005 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/28/21
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“Taps in to the human element of climbing in such a thoughtful and honest way. Love this podcast so much!”
EmTr15 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/27/21
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“Climbing is so much more than getting over rocks and this podcast gets it. As someone who has a complicated relationship with climbing between PTSD and being a woman and I actually feel heard and seen in this podcast. I’m sure people will disparage it for giving a voice to people who have been...”Read full review »
louisebelched via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/27/21
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“I was glad to have been recommended to give this podcast a listen. And I’ll admit it was a relief to find out it wasn’t a climbing podcast or just about climbing. Despite wanting to learn to climb; I care more about the connection and the many life lessons found either because of climbing, or...”Read full review »
colotati via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/21
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“I highly recommend this podcast. Kathy Karlo is an incredible interviewer and storyteller. I first learned of Kathy and this podcast from Stone Locals. I want to thank you for creating this space and speaking on difficult personal topics that are usually so hidden and unseen. So so awesome!”
gratefulnhappy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/21
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“Meh, not worth listening too.”
JT123@@ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/21
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“One the best podcast I’ve ever listened to, always a new interesting topic on each episode. Definitely recommend.”
91jap via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/02/21
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“I love this. And I’ve climbed at a gym twice in my entire life. So great, been brought to tears on my run while listening. Great conversation starter too and so applicable to all areas of my life despite the fact that I don’t climb… yet.”
marmar12 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/21
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“Sometimes you just need to know you aren’t the only one dealing with the show topics. This podcast isn’t afraid to shed light on relevant issues in the outdoor world. Thank you.”
twitt10285629105 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/29/21
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“Kathy does such a great job of handpicking interesting and relatable climbers to interview. This is my go-to podcast for roadtrips, especially when we’re headed to the crag.”
kate.climbs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/21
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“As a person who has built their life around climbing for the last 22 years, I know the deeply personal sport isn’t separate from the deeply personal nature of life. The topics in this podcast are deeply thoughtful and often scary for me to listen to — like how it is scary to look at myself in the...”Read full review »
PNWPodcastery via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/21
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“This podcast is so heart-wrenchingly good. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a climber or not, you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll want to binge-listen all the episodes. Thank you Kathy for all that you do and for creating space for these stories to be told <3”
aparfitt13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/21
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“The topics covered in each episode are not light material however I'd recommend this to anyone who values meaningful life. Initially I joined because of climbing, these days I'd listen even if climbing topics were dropped.”Read full review »
vladinek via Apple Podcasts ·
Czech Republic ·
10/03/21
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“Wow! A work of art! A broad range of climber perspectives and stories with depth and a sense of humor. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll fall in love with climbers and places you’ve never thought you’d relate to. Kathy will you be my friend?!!”
Syd Squid Climby via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/02/21
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“Kathy is the most thoughtful and present host and interviewer. She doesn’t shy away from the hard stuff and we’re all better for it.”
e_hollz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/02/21
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“Dangerous, demanding sports are not normal - and neither are those of us who do them. Climbing can take us up to heights of great beauty or drag us down to the darkest depths.It can make us feel like a super-hero one minute and an abject failure the next. Climbing can be our escape from the world...”Read full review »
Rock-star Pete via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/02/21
“I started to follow this podcast because of the climbing aspect - I have continued because I find a rare faithfulness to the human experience in all is beauty, rawness and messyness”
kristina (from denmark) via Apple Podcasts ·
Denmark ·
10/01/21
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“Kathy does an amazing job of telling the stories that matter most to me. My love for climbing has changed over time and this podcast lines up with my experience. Sometimes the episodes are hard to hear but these stories need to be heard.”
SweetSunshine112 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/01/21
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“Kathy’s work is raw, intimate, and inspiring. Each story is relatable and tells a valuable lesson. If you’re looking for something worthwhile to listen to while you’re in your car on a long road trip, working out at the gym, or simply having a bad day, this is it. Kathy takes those bad days and...”Read full review »
Mary M.P. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/13/21
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“Kathy captures the stories that would otherwise go untold in climbing. Every episode is a great opportunity to think, to learn, and to feel something. The shows are high-quality, tightly-produced, and smile-inducing. Thanks Kathy!”
Julian Bigi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/13/21
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“Kathy is very real, honest, and measured as the host. You can never know quite where the podcast will go, but it will be exactly what you need.”
Miss Lissa Melissa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/12/21
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“A while back I reached out to Kathy directly because her podcast has touched me so deeply. I was introduced to her by a new female climber friend who said that as a woman and a woman of color having Kathy’s voice was so important to her. For me, as a woman, as a survivor, as a trauma-informed...”Read full review »
bea....----//// via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/10/21
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“This podcast reminds a Mary Oliver poem: “I tell you this to break your heart, by which I mean only that it break open and never close again to the rest of the world.”
Listening to this podcast I’ve laughed so hard I cried and also ugly cried so hard I had to wipe snot off my face. Kathy...”Read full review »
laurelcep via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/10/21
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“Thank you Kathy for sharing such important stories! I’ve been listening since the beginning and it just keeps getting better. There is a sense of genuine care here that is so heartwarming. Keep making more, please! :)”
afoyy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/10/21
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“Kathy Karlo puts her head and her heart into every episode! Kathy and her guests NEVER mail it in. The subjects, the discussion, and the learnings are very, very real. You absolutely will not regret giving this excellent podcast a listen—and when you do, you will come back for more!”
WLW in SC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/09/21
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“The stories shared on FTLOC are so powerful. These are the important conversations we need to have the stories we need to share. Thanks for your honesty and encouraging the word to open up. I think I cry listening to every episode.”
oakland dan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/09/21
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“Heartfelt, real, and grounding. There’s no ego in this podcast, only a genuine passion for storytelling and the human spirit. Kathy gives us all a gift with every episode.”
msstaco via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/09/21
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“Inspiring, wonderful, vulnerable, and overall an amazing podcast to listen to. These stories come from the heart. As a climber I don’t really listen to a lot of climbing podcasts but this one is different in all of the right ways.”
M.Utomo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/09/21
“I'm not much of a podcast person, but I just started listening to For the Love of Climbing, and I'm absolutely hooked! I'm a climber, but I’m not big on many of the other climbing related podcasts I’ve tuned in to. This one is different! This podcast aptly intertwines many topics from...”Read full review »
Benjamin.A.Warren via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/07/21
“While a love for climbing might draw you into this podcast, it’s certainly not a prerequisite for falling in love with it. Kathy does an incredible job crafting these stories, narrating with the *perfect* podcaster voice while still allowing the main guests to guide the narrative with their heart...”Read full review »
JesssssieMcG via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/04/21
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“I sure picked a good episode to start listening. Had me tearing up. Well done!”
Fillupcats via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/03/21
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“This is my absolute favorite podcast. The vulnerability and rawness in each episode can be heavy but it’s the realness in these stories that makes this podcast so great. It doesn’t matter if you’re not a climber (I’m not), it’s impossible not to connect to these stories in some way and I often...”Read full review »
Future PFAS Researcher via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/21
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