JCPC 133 Dean Fidelman Part 2
In part 2 of Dean's interview we chat about the Stonemasters' reincarnation, the Stone Monkeys, who brought their heart and soul to Yosemite's walls in the 1990s, and most particularly, Dean Potter.
Jam Crack - The Niall Grimes Climbing Podcast
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 132 Dean Fidelman Part 1
Dean Fidelman's photographs captured the wild characters of the Stonemasters as they revolutionized the climbing of Southern California in the 1970s. John Long, John Bacher, Lynn Hill, John Yablonski and Dale Bard all sp…
JCPC 131 Anna Wild
She's ony 22 and she's already ticked many of the best 8as and 8bs in Yorkshire and has done 8b+ and Kilnsey, And she's a right laugh. Check out Anna Wild!
JCPC 130 Al Burgess Interview
The Burgess twins were a legendary force in the mountaineering world of the 1970s and 80s. Al and his brother Adrian smashed full-force into the rollicking world of alpinism and high altitude, high attitude mountaineerin…
JCPC 129 Hello Al Burgess
Niall Grimes introduces top Himalayan climber of the 70s, 80s andf 90s, Al Burgess.
JCPC 128 Liv Pearson
She's the ultimate Little Person! She's the Little Pearson! She's Liv Pearson. South-Wales-based LP it a climbing nut and a bright star in the SW bouldering scene. Let's hear her crack!
JCPC 127 Will Bosi
The young Scot owns the strongest fingers in the game and he has pointed them at many of the UK's hardest routes, and they have quivered before his might. In this podcast we chat early days, Malcolm Smith, Adam Ondra, Bu…
JCPC 126 Honour of Being Human
A reading of the classic caving story, The Honour of Being Human, about the tragic death of Neil Moss. Read by Anna Paxton.
JCPC 125 Charlie Torrance
Llanberis local and climbing lifer Charlie Torrance talks about a terrible car accident and the months of recovery that have followed.
JCPC 124 MORE CUBBY! FU*CK YES!
Gunshot say rewind, spin say the man forward, You want more Cubby you got more Cubby. More Brat, more ice, more Malc, more everything!
