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Thank you message from Chris and Joe Esposito
Just in case that made you want to give more:
Thanks for so many awesome episodes! Your podcast is such a great contribution to the climbing community, a place where people can learn about the history of the sport, and a place where people can learn about the coolest new stuff getting done, all while getting stoked, and being entertained! From the legends of the sport, to rad people nobody has ever head of (often the best episodes!), so many awesome guests! Love the show! Keep it up!!
Thanks. I’m still committed for the foreseeable future. Likely, they will bury me with a mic in my hand.
Haha I gave you $100 in March of 2016 and told you I’d stick with $1 an episode, payable every 50 episodes. Apparently I’m a bigger slacker than you because I let 150 episodes go buy before I got back around to it. Anyway, keep up the good work!
I’ve been throwing darts at a picture of you twice a month since 2016. I’ll take the picture down imeediately. But seriously, thanks a ton. If everyone paid a buck a show, I might have almost enough to by a Twitter.
Thanks for sharing all the conversations and stories!
Greetings from Austria!
Thanks for the 5er!
Hi Chris, just donated some ducats to Enormocast to say thank you for great content and the best adverts ever made! Keep it up, happy new year and enjoy the beer. 🙂 Anna
Thanks!
People still visit enormocast.com (maybe just me).
Anyhow, just wanted to say –
Thank you.
Haha. Yeah, you’re not entirely alone! Thanks for stopping by and the $!
Forgot to add a message to the donation. Anyway, thanks for the great podcasts. Wish you all the best from Germany.
Thanks Chris for firing the stoke. Keep it real, you are building a brilliant Oral History of this community.
Cheers from oz
Who’s a good boy?
Oh, you are! Such a good boy!
Now that I’m donating does that mean I can now put up sick A6’s?
Depends, how many partners you willing to sacrifice? Thanks for the support!
Thank you for your effort and time in making these. Much appreciated.
Thanks for contributing and listening!
Keep on going and keep taping the old world for guests! Loving to hear those voices from all over the world, even from Switzerland!!!!
I never meant it in the beginning, but now I am quite proud of the repository of climbing history that this has become.
I appreciate your positive energy and general stoke for life and climbing! I always feel refreshed and excited for climbing after listening to you (and Andrew too, @runout). Keep up the good work!
Thanks!
Keep crushin’ it, Chris. Always look forward to new episodes of the show.
Chris, you’re killing it. You tease a lot of moving content out of a lot of inspiring guests.
Have thoroughly enjoyed the content from the”Royal We” at the Enormocast.
In all honesty, THANK YOU! Thank you for all of the work you have out into this over the years. I’d buy you a few beers is we ever met in person so hopefully with the donation you can just buy yourself some.
The show never ceases to give me a laugh and keep me psyched. Has to be some of the best advertisements around.
Cheers
Thanks! And that’s not just your toes talking!
Last week I was descending from a solo ascent of Mt. Shuksan’s Fisher Chimneys and began playing episode 200 with Tim O’Neill. Perfectly timed as the episode ended as I reached the trailhead. “What’s in you is stronger than what’s in your way…Through crisis comes an opportunity to redefine, to reinvigorate, to reenvision… Life is a very powerful and meaningful exchange between people…without people, why are we doing it? Why are we here?…” Mind blowing deep interview. Seriously Chris, well done.
Prior to that, George Lowe interview…holy shit…his tick list that you rattled off in the into…next level. And then two episodes dedicated to MarkTwight. Damn. I listened to both twice and will go back for more. You should be proud of yourself. Keep up the good work!
Thanks! George and Timmy and Mark were all very generous with their time and opened up. Two key ingredients to good talks.
Hi Chris,
I have been enjoying The Enormocast from the second I heard Anderl Meyer checking the ropes for Dr Hemlock. Your interviews are always well researched, informative, and most importantly funny. Each week I find myself looking forward to hearing the stories and life experiences of your guests, spanning from many of my personal heroes to the next generation of climbers. What a valuable contribution to the climbing community.
I look forward to future interviews! Thank you!
Thanks! You Flatter, and the part about “research” made me blush a little because I think I’m notoriously un-researched. However, I think the strength is that I’ve been paying attention to climbing and reflecting on it for 30 years. So in a way, that’s the “research” that lends weight to the show.
Thanks for getting me through the worst days at work and the most gruelling runs as well as the best days driving to the crag. Thanks for keeping me going and full of psyche and laughter
Right on! Love hearing from listeners in the UK!
Thanks for the quality content Chris! As a Montana climber turned east coast climber, sometimes it feel like there isn’t a lot out here. The one refuge for me and my friends has been the New River Gorge. The history of this place isn’t too widely discussed, but there was a lot of hard routes put up in the early days of sport climbing, Doug Reed comes to mind. Anyways, would love if you could dig into the history of this place, that imo has some of the most aesthetic single pitch trad and sport routes (not to mention DWS) in the country.
Have always wanted to track down Doug Reed (that accent!) and Porter Gerard.
Keep up the good work!
I finally remembered to catch up on my contribution toward this mainstay of the contemporary climbing culture. Many have said it before (including you) but it is worth saying again, the Enormocast provides such an important role of documenting and archiving this sub-culture that we are all a part of. All of the interviews are important, and some are just downright necessary. Jim Donini, Mark Twight, Hayden Kennedy, Peter Croft, Lynn Hill… the list goes on. Anyhow, thanks Chris for always keeping it entrenched in the nuances of what it means to be a climber!
Thanks for the donation and the kind words. I’m quite proud of the body of work.
Just started listening this year so I’m on a massive enormobinge.. Mark Twight Part One is just about the best discussion I’ve ever heard in a podcast of any kind (esp the last 10 min or so). Barry Blanchard next?? Tell Barry I said “pretty please.?” I’m sure that will do it.
I’ve had Barry on the hook a couple times and he wiggled off. I’ll keep trying.
Chris,
I think you’re one of the better interviewers I’ve heard. You so often ask just the right question, and, amazingly, the show seems as fresh and genuine as when you first started almost eight years ago. As I’m sure you’ve heard from many others, “The James Lucas Sessions” are solid gold, and I loved the Jordan Cannon/Mark Hudon podcast. It would be great to check in with those guys again, even if Mark is not successful on the Freerider. It’s just such a great story. It would be great to get the Wide Boyz on some time, and Dave Graham (he’s a real character). Keep up the great work.
Thanks for the kind comments. I’ve chased the wide boyz for years now. They keep slipping my grasps. I need to get Dave on, though. I imgagine it would be a trip.
Sending stickers all the way to Australia with asking for postage! Well that deserves a contribution at the very least. When Timmy O Neill coming on the show? Or has he been already, have a fond memory of a very loose week at Mt Arapilies with him years back thanks for all the magic Chris!
* edit, meant to say without asking for postage♂️
Its only a buck.
Timmy and I are always trying to get one done. I have a running joke that my hard drive doesnt have enough space for a convo with him. We’ll get it done eventually.
Hey Chris,
Your latest interview of Bron and Jacob was awesome and very funny. Great interview! And, it reminded me that your wonderful work here and on The Runout deserved another contribution…
Thank you for your continuing dedication in the face of your many responsibilities!
Best,
Walt
The Mark Twight podcasts were mind blowing. I’ve been waiting for that for a long time. Thank you Chris.
Been awhile since I threw down some cash to support the show so it was time to pony up! Thanks again, the show is great. Keeps me stoked on climbing and I love that you are preserving climbing history. We aren’t going to be around forever, so thank you especially for that!
Thanks for the continued support!
For the MFT episode. MEGA.
I’ve listened to damn near all these meow. Started listening while in college and can finally afford to donate! I may have felt guilty for listening for well over 100 hours for free. Thank you, love the show, keep on keepin on
Ha. My listeners are growing up! Thanks, man.
Love the Enormocast. Keeps me warm on frozen winter days while icicles grow on the crag. Thanks for all the talk!
You’re the best, man! You are truly the spirit animal of climbing: funny, brash, intelligent, slightly offensive, and full of stoke! I feel like i get a little less shitty at climbing every time I listen to the Enormocast.
Thanks!
For the past year I’ve been driving 30+ minutes just to get to the climbing gym; this podcast has definitely helped me stay psyched!
Some interview requests: Dave Bingham (Idaho climber, guidebook author), Gene/Maura Kistler (NRG rockstars), Pat Goodman (climber/alpinist). Keep up the good work!
Just finished my 100th Enormocast episode so I figured that deserved some of my appreciation.
Thanks for the great content Chris.
Looking forward to my 200th.
Some random Norwegian climber thank s you for a great podcast.
Chris! I’ve been traveling the country promoting my steeze FNGRJAM and listening to more than my fair share of the enormocast. Per your suggestion I’m taking a break so I don’t get *more tired of your voice (JK). Thanks for the laughs and stories.
Thanks. Glad you’re listening responsibly.
Hey Chris just want to thank you for the great podcasts you are putting out. Also, I want to give a shout out for your help in developing The Wall in the Creek. Just got back from there yesterday and wowwee what a wall.
Cheers
Sam
Thanks. Yeah. We were sort of 2nd wave of development up there. Left a lot of gems that got done later, too.
Hey Chris. I dropped some coins in the offering basket. Thanks again for the inspiring content. My daughter (11 yrs) is absolutely stoked on climbing and listens to your podcast constantly (and the Totally Deep podcast as well, though the F-bombs make her giggle, a-lot). Can you throw a few stickers our way?
Coolest 11 year old in the world! Or biggest nerd? Either way, congrats on raising up such a great little girl! Send an email with an address to chris@enormocast.com.
Chris there aren’t enough good things I could say about your podcast. You’re the best. In Canadian bucks I’m caught up in the buck-per-episode donation formula. Hopefully, I can help to keep you from “selling out”.
Thanks so much. I can’t say I havent already sold out, but I just wear it well.
To Chris and Steve,
I was introduced to climbing by Steve, who is a long term volunteer for the Alpine Club of Canada-Montreal Section and he also introduced me to The enormocast, so I owe him thanks on two fronts. It is a great podcast, and I promote it everytime I lead an outing for our club!
Many thansk Paul Robitaille
Kalous!
Just listened to Bullwinkle’s part 2, one of my favorites. Thanks for getting that done and your podcast’s contribution to the climbing community.
Cheers!
Thanks! Dean brought it.
Chris,
Thanks so much for putting this thing out. Been listening since episode 4 and have been psyched on every single one of em. Yup, even your episode! 🙂 There’s a lot more to take away from these things than just the frothy spray.
And as a side note, an interview with Darrell Hensel or Johnny Woodward would definitely be awesome.
Thanks again!
Johnny has been on the list for a while. I hadn’t thought of Darrell Hensel. I’ll see what I can do.
Thanks for the podcast–you make road time go fast, and it’s a great documentation of climbing culture. Plus, it’s fun to listen to! All the work you do to make it happen is very appreciated!
Thanks Chris!
The Enormocast is often what gets me through “the long approach to nowhere” on the days my dog insists that’s more appealing than heading to the crag. Thanks for keeping us learning and dreaming!
Its possible that your dog has better taste than we do.
Got into climbing two years ago at 28. Has been a game changer and this podcast is perfect for keeping the stoke high. My go every weekend for roadtrips. Craig Demartino episode was powerful. HK was amazing. So many other epic ones. Thanks for the general hilarity and thought provoking questions. Keep it up!!
Hi Chris,
Thanks for an awesome podcast. Your love for climbing comes through in every podcast!! I also appreciate you not being afraid of darker subjects, such as depression, which is something I unfortunately have first-hand experience of. During a few dark months Enormocast was one of the few rays of lights for me. Thanks Chris!! I hope to meet you some day and shake your hand and buy you a beer or many. Keep it up!
Cheers, Fredrik
Thanks for the kind words. Glad we could help.
Had to chip in for the following moments:
Will Stanhope stealing breakfasts from Bishop area motels
Peter Croft soloing on his knees
The belay specs ad (had me in stitches, haha)
Hayden Kennedy carrying the torch of bold, meaningful style of climbing
And many more. Thanks so much for putting a great show together. I especially appreciate that you take time to ask climbers about how they got started, and how they fit climbing into a well-rounded lifestyle. The show’s tagline is on the money!
Thanks for the kind words. Great moments, those. Many times I myself am amazed at the stories I’m getting.
Just found the Enormocast this month and started at the very beginning: it’s a really cool way to get better acquainted with the history and culture of this sport that consumed my life a year ago. Anyway, you mentioned something in an early episode about how 10c adds up and that seemed like a cool way to look at it to me, so I’m pitching in 10c for every epsiode that’s out so far (rounded up). So I hope that helps at least a little, and thanks for the listening.
P.S. Do you still do stickers?
Thanks. Send an address to chris@enormocast.com for stickers.
Hey Chris,
Thanks for putting in all the hard work on the show! There’s a small but dedicated group of climbers in Chicago and listening to your podcast helped keep us stoked on our horrendous 8 hour drives to the Red. I now live in Colorado and it’s a dream to climb at places like Eldo after work.
Just wanted to show some appreciation from all the FIBs (fucking illinois bastards) coming into the state 🙂 Keep up the good work!
Haha. FIB is such a crazy regional quip. I have Cheesehead roots and FIB roots. But I always thought that FIB was sort of an unnecessary escalation of the rivalry.
Useful effort.
Keep it up.
Just crossed episode 100! I pay in advance so Im good for 50 more episodes now.
Per my previous promise every 50 episodes I send in my appreciation money! I’ve managed to work past the be-layer problem I mentioned last time and am about to head off to my first lead climbing class in a few minutes 🙂
They put up this new climbing gym in Baton Rouge, Uptown Climbing which is legit as far as I’m concerned. So couple that with this pod cast and everything is falling right into place.
I really should go back and give you a one or two line response to each episode. This has prolly already been done before so maybe I will wait to episode 100. I’m really glad you did that 50th on yourself. Kind of fills in a lot gaps.