Jam Crack - The Niall Grimes Climbing Podcast

Jam Crack - The Niall Grimes Climbing Podcast

Author: Niall Grimes Language: English Episodes: 204
There's a particular sound to a well-placed nut or the satisfying scrape of a boot on gritstone, and Jam Crack-The Niall Grimes Climbing Podcast captures that atmosphere perfectly. Hosted by Irish climber and author Niall Grimes, this isn't just a series of interviews; it's a gathering of voices from the crag. Grimes pulls up a metaphorical rock next to a wild array of characters-local legends, international pioneers, and everyone in between, the kind of dedicated souls who live for the next hold. The conversations flow naturally, covering the triumphs, the epics, and the sheer comedy that comes from a life spent clinging to stone. Beyond the chats, this podcast often features Grimes reading aloud from classic climbing literature, letting those timeless tales of adventure and mishap wash over you. It’s a blend of deep knowledge, genuine passion, and good humour, all delivered with Grimes' distinctive warmth. Whether you're planning your next project or just love a good story from the hills, this podcast feels like the best kind of post-climb debrief in a crowded pub, where the stories are always better than the beta.
Episodes
JCPC 071 Dave Birkett [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:22
Lake District legend Dave Birkett sits down with a beer, a guitar and a packet of crisps and talks climbing, music and rounding up sheep.
JCPC 070 Emma Twyford Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:10
The second part of my Emma Twyford interview. So fab. We talk about Once Upon a Time in the Southwest, Indian Face, Free Solo, The Big Issue and Big Bang.
JCPC 069 Emma Twyford Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:27
Emma Twyford is one of the UK's top climbers. Over the last year she has had an amazing run of achievements on top level sport and trad climbs. In this interview she chats with Niall Grimes about her journey on E8 and E9…
JCPC 068 Helen Mort Black Car Burning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:35
Poet and novelist Helen Mort reads some of her work based in the universe of climbing including extracts from her recently-published novel, Black Car Burning, Well good.
JCPC 067 Ancient Arts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:47
Niall Grimes reads his own story - a trip to one of the world's most ancient climbing areas turns decidedly hairy
JCPC 066 Paul Dunlop part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:22
Second instalment of Paul Dunlop chat yarning on about Germany, Elbesandstein, ghosts, being good at climbing, youth and travelling.
JCPC 065 Paul Dunlop Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:51
Paul is my oldest friend and the person I started climbing with. This is the first of two interviews. Some incredible stories in here. Then he had to catch a train.
JCPC 064 Eddie Fowke [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33:44
The Olympics are a-coming. Eddie Fowke has been on the scene for years, photographing the action and watching from the sidelines. He knows what's happening; I didn't. Eddie explains the whole shit show to me. Tune in, an…
JCPC 063 Chris Schulte [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:43
Chris Schulte, major US bouldering prospector and arête crusher, is one of the defining spirits of Jam Crack. You'll know his voice from great story episodes. Niall Grimes finally catches him in person over a couple of d…
JCPC 062 Moon, Megos, Yuji, Lucille and Me [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:52
Niall Grimes reads his own story about a trip to Kalymnos where he gets to hang out with some famous climbers: Ben Moon, Yuji Hirayama, Alex Megos, Jibe Tribout, Boone Speed, and some famous climbers he hadn't heard of b…