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“I am a 72 year old, who lives in Iowa and doesn’t climb, but this is my favorite podcast. I have listened to most, if not all, of the episodes. The last episode #276 was so good it it motivated this 5 star review.”
Iowa Liberal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/11/23
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“As only an infrequent rock climber and mountaineer, I just discovered Chris’ podcast, but it is a excellent. While his experience and personal knowledge of many of the climbs and ascents gives him a groundwork for the interviews, the relaxed format, rapport with the guests, and probing questions...”Read full review »
JC_843 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/25/23
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“I’m new to this podcast and listened to a few during a long road trip. I enjoyed them and learned from them. Chris did a great job interviewing the esteemed climbers and leading them into conversations which gave me insights into who they were as people and what was important to them and what...”Read full review »
former user 10000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/23
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“What else can you say but the Enormocast is THE preeminent climbing podcast. Absolute classic with all the big names and plenty youve never heard of. Kalous just keeps doing it. Always gets me stoked to go climbing!”
Sharks Fan Phil via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/27/23
“Doing long form interviews is hard, doing them well, even harder and delivering something interesting? Most hard. Chris Kalous has been pulling that off for a long time and in the process, introducing us to a lot of interesting people who do more than climb, capturing the oral history of...”Read full review »
tiredoftryingtopickanickname via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/19/23
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“THE climbing podcast that dives into the soul of the sport with interviews of both climbing legands and campfire heroes. Story telling is the heart of human history and Kalous has his finger on the pulse with each and every interview.”
ChromecastPlease! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/23
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“How can anyone listen to this without wanting to listen to more or fall in Love with Chris, his voice , lack of hair and those he interviews. I’m writing this review and rating it with one star to capture the attention of those looking for something bad to be said about the podcast. Well, guess...”Read full review »
paradiserises via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/23
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“i went trough the whole archive many times, Chris manages to teach us climbing history trough laidback conversation with the legendary guests, get ready to daydream about buying a sprinter van and go climbing forever. One of the best podcast around (and not just in the climbing genre), great host...”Read full review »
gestogiovane via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
02/04/23
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“Chris has a variety of guests and asks intriguing questions, makes unfiltered jokes (although sometimes borderline insensitive haha) and just talks about life. This podcast is a great listen for climbers of all levels and even my non climbing friends find his episodes a good listen.”
nazlynotnathalie via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/26/23
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“Chris brings on a variety of guests from different climbing eras, disciplines, and backgrounds. I always appreciate the usually easy, conversational interviews, as well as the occasional trip into difficult/sober territory. This podcast is about climbing, but it’s also about a lot more than...”Read full review »
Joutrasj via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/07/22
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“Thanks Chris for providing a platform for long form content about climbing. What makes this podcast stand out from most of the other climbing podcasts is that Chris has a lifetime of experience in the climbing world that enables him to contribute to the discussions and adds a level of depth that...”Read full review »
elsenderoduroNM via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/28/22
“Every guest that has something interesting is invariably interrupted with the host’s opinion, similar experiences (or lack thereof), and/or change of subject. Some truly incredible guests are forced to listen to the same stories, explanations and opinions that have been recounted dozens of times....”Read full review »
JenTeam via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/22
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“Can’t say enough about The Enormocast. I think one of my favorite parts of driving to the next crag in my rig over the last 4+ years is queuing up enough episodes to get me through the drive, no matter the length. It always gets the stoke to 100. I have to say, the Scott Franklin epidode is a...”Read full review »
Ryan Lee Wood via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/04/22
“Might as well be the name of the show.
Chris frequently overtalks his much more accomplished and interesting and HUMBLE guests.
An especially cringey moment that showcased his overweaning ego occurred during the Janja Garnbret episode introduced Janja, saying that he was able to control his...”Read full review »
sryitstrue via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/22
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“The first and the beast!”
PCMB2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/03/22
“I play this game where I jump to any section of any episode and knock back a shot if the guest is actually speaking. I have been sober for over 10 years.”
InyungP via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/21/22
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“I’ve tried several times to give this podcast another chance and it consistently falls flat. If you want to listen to a lot of out if touch ranting centered entirely on The Creek and The Valley- this one’s for you. The TAPS episode this year was so bad I had to just turn it off. Read the room....”Read full review »
The double standard via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/17/22
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“I really enjoy these episodes!! Chris is a great interviewer and he makes his guests the stars of the show. Loved Jay Smith interview (no ego there). Love anything with John Long. Croft, O’Neill, were all my favs. Love to hear you sit down with Chouinard and maybe Steve Gerbeding. Steve out...”Read full review »
forEmmett via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/12/22
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“Chris really asks some good questions in his interviews, as well as mixing in a fair bit of humor. I can’t believe it took me so long to listen. Keep up the great work Kalous!!”
king bat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/07/22
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“Down to earth interviews of climbers for climbers.”
RichHaynes via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/22/21
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“Past couple of months The Enormocast has become my umbilical cord to the climbing community, culture and history. Even though I haven’t really climbed anything for 15 years, listening to the first 105 episodes on my daily runs made me go out and buy a 80m rope again and apply my 11-year old...”Read full review »
JonathanRunsFar via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
11/16/21
“I am a house painter by trade and a climber just like Kalous, and have ample time to listen to all the episodes while working. There are two podcasts that I listen to currently, The Enormocast and the Runout. I have listened to many different podcasts for 5 years minimum, it’s odd the others just...”Read full review »
Sprunginator via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/21
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“The original and greatest podcast on the internet. The greatest ever piece of climbing media. Kalous is the best interviewer there is and also the very soul of climbing. If you don’t like this podcast, you are not a real climber.”
guillermo ernesto morales via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/05/21
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“This is the greatest podcast on the internet. And I'm not just saying it because it's about climbing. It's consistently awesome. The guests are great and Chris is a legend. Even the ads are awesome! Thanks Chris. This get's me through my hanous hour-long commute every day!
And...”Read full review »
GerhardHuman via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
08/25/21
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“I’ve listened to so many of these podcasts, how can someone who interviews people for a living be so bad at it! He spends so much time taking about himself ! Just ask the questions ! The guests are supper interesting, if Kalous could just get out of his own way this would be a great podcast !”
whiteguyryan via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/07/21
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“Kalous has been dropping climbing podcasts since before Hon Solo could drink, and will be doing them long after Alex No Hands falls free soloing snake dike (jk I love you academy award winning, Alex Honnold)”
MoonDog33 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/27/21
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“Great podcasts even better climbing podcast.”
B.I.B via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/17/21
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“I dont want to listen to lousy ads”
jzkx83 via Apple Podcasts ·
Czech Republic ·
04/09/21
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“I love the jokes in the intro!
Great show!
Listen most days at work.
Thanks for making it!”
Notallowedtotalk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/09/21
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“What else can you say. Love it.”
Springsyeti via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/13/21
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“This is a sometimes decent podcast if the guest carries the interview, and there aren’t too many interruptions from the host. Chris Kalous too often shoves his unsolicited opinions into the conversation in a very condescending way, especially when it comes to current events. For the most part I’m...”Read full review »
Alec Lasham Taylor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/21
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“I appreciate the guests, the self assured vibe of Kalous, the in depth questions and the overall quality of the audio. I also enjoy Totally Deep. You are the man Kalous! Thanks for the splitter podcasts!”
Maassebeans via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/21
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“I’ve listened to this podcast on and off for years, mostly because I want to hear from his guests but I’m finally quitting for reals. Can’t stand the 10min plus of ads at the beginning and the guy always interrupts and talks over guests.
Also I couldn’t stand the tone of the most recent episode....”Read full review »
saweich via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/17/21
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“This podcast is the bomb.”
kshriajaldbr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/28/20
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“Chris is a natural, the enormocast is at once immensely entertaining, elightening and honest.”
Freeo68 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/22/20
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“The climbing podcast to measure all other climbing podcasts against. Kalous you have been and continue to do an excellent job. Been listening since maybe the 30’s and no signs of slowing! Keep ‘em coming please!”
dmulli via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/20
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“I don’t know if you’ve ever asked for a review but you’re getting one. I’ve listened to every episode of this podcast in the last year since getting into climbing and have to say this is one of the best interview shows on the Internets. Thank you so much for making this podcast and finding the...”Read full review »
Tzweb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/20
“When I first started it seemed everyone was a sandbagging curmudgeon. Thanks to a new influx of sharing and inclusiveness we can all come to understand our community and climb harder too. This podcast is part of that trend, maybe even one of the driving forces, so I’m pretty psyched on it. Check...”Read full review »
levigoldman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/20
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“I drive alone in the desert alot, and I listen to a handful of podcasts, but this one is the best! Hilarious and insightful, even Chris's homemade advertisements are funny. It's worth a listen for sure. Improve your style and click subscribe.”Read full review »
kvba via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/20
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“This could have stayed a bro-fest but Kalous has grown and learned over the years and the show has improved a lot. I’m going to hold him to his pledge to include more BIPOC in the same way. Still the best voice and funniest ads in podcasts.”
artistslash via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/13/20
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“One of my climbing buddies and mentors introduced me to this podcast. This is what we listen to on our way to and from the crags. As a new climber, it’s been really informative to hear about a variety of experiences and learn a bit about the history of the sport. Due to the pandemic and ...”Read full review »
J*Diva via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/11/20
“Dr. Kalous is surely one of the best opinionists of our time. For there is no road he shies from traveling, no path he does not plod, no track he does not trek, and no stupendous enormo-dome too stuperfluous to scale. Dr. Kalous is no scaredy cat. He asks the tough questions and battens down the...”Read full review »
Hobboattack via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/03/20
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“Not much more to say. Interviews that are just very "real" with amazing guests. I enjoy listening a lot!”Read full review »
Luluclimbs via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
05/07/20
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“This podcast keeps the magic alive for me. Sometimes the front range climbing culture gets me down, and then I listen to the Enormocast and remember that climbing isn’t all about wearing bright yellow pants and showing off rippling back muscles. Humility, authenticity, and genuine love for...”Read full review »
Mr. Flip Flop via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/20
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“This went straight to the heart. The Enormocast humanizes the heroic and mythologizes the everyday pleasures of roping up. It also helped me kick a pretty shameful daisy chain habit. Thoughtful, hilarious and inspiring.”
coywolf37 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/27/20
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“Got me through many a road trip. Thanks Kalous!”
shayleebennett via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/23/20
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“I really enjoyed your latest podcast with Dru Mack. He was so honest, vulnerable, and wise. I really appreciated it. Thank you!”
listenmore777 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/20
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“I listen to a lot of podcasts about outdoor sports and adventure, and this is the best. This is a MUST listen for anyone who loves outdoor adventure, climbing or not.”
Alexjbond via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/20
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“I’ve been listening for years now and it never gets old.”
flat lands climber via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/20
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“Started listening to the show a few months ago... I’ve now listened to just about every single episode Chris has put out. It is truly fantastic. When I’m forced to take rest days or I’m travelling, listening to the show keeps me psyched and offers a little dose of climbing, staving off that cold...”Read full review »
catclimber via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/21/20
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