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“Great show, I just wish Kris would learn how to pronounce Fontainebleau. (Hint: rhymes with plateau, chateau, bureau and Jacques Cousteau).”
Fotograf4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/24
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“Cool format and some novel content vs other climbing podcasts. Entertaining and doesn’t drag on. Having climbed through some of the 90s was fun to be reminded or some of the events. Learned a few new things too. Lots of unique guests with nothing they are trying to sell, which is...”Read full review »
YSA3 OOT via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/22/24
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“A mix between the Enormocast, climbing gold with a sprinkle a bit of the nugget. Great conversations and great audio”
morrauw via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/28/24
“Follow up review! Still brilliant!
We (me and my climbing mad daughter) have just listened to the penultimate episode of season 1 about Alex Huber and Freerider and it is fascinating!! This series is not just about the history of significant climbs, but also about the amazing characters who have...”Read full review »
lilyk_climbing via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/19/24
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“A climbing history 101. I love the focus by decade and by route with the bonus episodes that take deeper dives into specific stories. Also, Kris is the master of the guest intro. I love listening for how people respond to how Kris introduces them. Kris and the crew have clearly worked their...”Read full review »
Crimpysteve via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/24
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“Current favorite podcast. Disproportionally chill.”
P-Dawg99 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/24
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“Kris masterfully weaves together these stories. The Todd Skinner episode was clearly filled with love, it left me nostalgic to a time I didn’t live in.”
Rift36 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/24
“Written in Stone is a unique podcast in the climbing space: instead of the best hangboarding routine it focuses on climbing history. Each episode is masterfully written and produced, and follow up conversations with climbers connected in some way to the story are priceless. Even a seasoned...”Read full review »
DmitryNJ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/24
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“Kris took it up a few notches on this series. Incredible contribution and storytelling.”
mr_naam via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/20/24
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“Great stories and in-depth background on iconic climbs and climbers that most climbers at some point have heard or read about. If you like to learn about important milestones in the history of climbing, this is a good resource.
The Fred Rouhling episode is outstanding.”
Günts231 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/19/24
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“Kris is telling the stories that need to be told about our sport. Every episode that has dropped has been a treat to listen to! The stories told have inspired me to sift through the legendary climbing history in my backyard.”
Dana (the hobbit) Walters via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/24
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“Another series of o dub beating it at you in your headphones except this time he tries to tell you he was well known for his clown raps”
c-flynn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/01/24
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“The latest episode I listened to about Lynn Hill freeing the nose in a day was exceptionally well done, compared to even the rest of this series, which I thoroughly enjoy. I liked it so much, I even downloaded and installed Apple podcast just so I could give this review as Kris requested at the...”Read full review »
avastjmc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/24
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“Such a great series and I especially loved the episode about Lynn Hill. She’s been a hero of mine for forever 🤩 amazing story telling and important history!”
kerryscott123 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/27/24
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“Awesome story telling and content!”
CamCracks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/26/24
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“I listen to tons of podcasts and other audio stuff and read across many fields. I actually have a (minor and unsuccessful) career trying to persuade other humanities academics to approach history with humility and the sense that we can always learn something from the past, even when it's...”Read full review »
rjmcd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/25/24
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“Great history from a verb polished podcaster and strong climber. Send!!!”
RobinSAR41 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/25/24
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“Simply the best in terms of climbing entertainment”
paperstiger via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/25/24
“Series 1 so far is brilliant! So cool to learn about the history of these historic climbs. You will not regret listening to this series!!”
lilyk_climbing via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/24/24
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“Best way to learn about the best rock climbing events in the decade of my youth.
Rad. Listen to it”
JRE 42 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/24/24
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“These stories are told with flare, drama and humour, while truly respecting the subject matter with high quality production and deep research. They are not too long so even though we know the outcome of these climbs the behind the scenes tid-bits are really fun and inspiring.
The supporting...”Read full review »
Phaic via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/23/24
“This podcast is so well made. We’re a big podcast family so we sample many styles, and this one by far is the most entertaining and well made. Our child is one of those many “young crushers” nowadays, and lacks a good sense of where his favorite sport has come from. Rather than us telling him...”Read full review »
Sandy Wilder via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/23/24
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“Best podcast on climbing history: well produced, great stories and rythmicités story telling…”
Nby456 via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
01/23/24
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“Kris masterfully weaves together these stories.”
Rift36 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/23/24
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“It’s awesome to get an in-depth look at the history behind some of the most groundbreaking ascent in rock climbing. I’m loving the history lessons. This podcast is amazing!”
treemanblorio via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/24
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“Best podcast on climbing out there. Very entertaining”
dd=spot via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/24
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“Usually don’t listen to climbing podcasts, but I really enjoyed this one!”
andrewhuynh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/17/24
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“Really enjoying this series. I love the energy of the presenter and his nerdy hunger for detail. Really well researched too. Niall”
niall grimes via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/10/24
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“Love the info. Storytelling is great, but there is a LOT of dead air. Played at 1.25 is much better!!!”
Stumpyelle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/05/23
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“Thanks for some enjoyable listening”
Gumby for life via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/23
“Well the climbing season is ending here in Colorado and I’m in need of some inspiration to drive my winter training. This podcast is it! With awesome, well-researched stories that dig deep into the sport’s most iconic ascents, it’s the perfect psych engine to get me stoked. Love the stories so...”Read full review »
Hew81611 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/10/23
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“Thanks for these great time travels! The climbing history is so rich of inspiring stories which never get boring. 💪💪💪”
Familytunes via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
11/10/23
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“If you like climbing, or learning about history, or listening to well-produced podcasts, you’ll like this show. And if you like learning about climbing history while listening to a well-produced podcast, you’ll LOVE it!”
lmst via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/23
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“I don’t know anything about climbing, but I love this! A great listen for climbing pros and novices alike.”
haleyjordan13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/23
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“The podcast is fantastic :)
This is a great format for sharing climbing lore for folks like me who are new enough to the sport to not know all of the storied history of legendary routes and the climbers who’ve pulled on them, but experienced enough to appreciate the ascents.
Excellent work...”Read full review »
Oblyth via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/23
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“Seriously the best pod out there!! This biggest issue i have is that i can’t leave more than 5 stars!!”
ChaseB19 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/23
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“Kris’s apt for storytelling is apparent in Written in Stone, which listens like an old-school radio hour broadcast yet with new-school, thoughtful production and with a modern perspective, reliving tales of the great ascents in climbing’s history. Highly recommend!”
Meghan Suzanne Walker via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/23
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“I always love hearing Kris’ podcasts. He puts so much effort into them. The music, the info, the guests; it is all very dialed. Learning about some of the iconic and historical moments of climbing all done with style and finesse. I am looking forward to this.”
Gnar Czar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/23
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“This is gonna be good…real good. If previous Plug Tone podcasts are any indication of how this show is going to be dare I say again that it’s gonna be good…real good.”
climbingadvocate via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/23
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“Can’t wait for the full episodes to launch! This will be a welcomed addition to the climbing podcast world.”
SHasler20 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/23
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“Excited to share this with everyone. :)”
Ryley Rush via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/23
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“Sure I can, because I made the podcast I wanted to hear, and I’ve listened to every episode more than everyone else. A lot more. So far. 😂 Psyched for everyone to hear it!”
Kris Odub Hampton via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/23
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“From the research to the sound design to the stories to the guests… this is just the highest quality storytelling in the climbing space. Cannot wait for more!”
Ryan Devlin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/23
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“Let’s get this party started! Can’t wait for these episodes to drop!! #ClimbingHistory”
MtnProfetWYO via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/23
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“What a great idea for a podcast. Can’t wait air for some stories.”
K DuBuc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/23
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“Finally. My two greatest passions, combined! Climbing and listening to dozens of hours of chronological history podcasts while doing the dishes.
Excited for Lynn Hill’s free ascent of The Nose!”
Ali... via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/23
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“This show has so much promise. I’m psyched to hear the first season!”
e_hollz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/09/23
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