The Enormocast: the climbing podcast
With 35 years of climbing experience and going on 14 years behind the mic, Chris Kalous brings interviews, tributes, discussion, tears, and lots of laughs from the full breadth of the climbing zeitgeist. Rock climbing, bigwall (big wall?) climbing, alpinism, ice climbing, bouldering, and competition...
Recent Episodes
Oct. 30, 2026
Enormocast Tweener: Live from the Arc’teryx Academy with Ryan Devlin, Vikki Weldon, and “Uncle” Paul Mcsorley
In this Enormocast Tweener, we broadcast a show recorded live at the 19th Arc’teryx Academy in Squamish BC (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh). Taking the stage at happy hour on Friday of the fest, myself and Ryan Devlin of The Struggle Podcast hosted Squamish legends Vikki Weldon and Paul Mcsorley. On the list of topics are their Squamish origin … Continue reading "Enormocast Tweener: Live from the Arc’teryx Academy with Ryan Devlin, Vikki Weldon, and “Uncle” Paul Mcsorley"
Oct. 15, 2026
Enormocast 331: Mick Fowler – Fortune, Turn Thy Wheel
On Episode 331 of the Enormocast, I have the distinct honor of sitting down with everyone’s favorite alpine climbing taxman, Mick Fowler. Despite having been gainfully employed since his early 20s at His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, Mick built a climbing resume to rival any professional climber or full-time dirtbag. Or maybe it was because … Continue reading "Enormocast 331: Mick Fowler – Fortune, Turn Thy Wheel"
Oct. 1, 2026
Enormocast 330: Shara Zaia – What’s Past is Prologue
On episode 330 of the Enormocast, I sit down in Lander, WY at the International Climbers Festival with climber Shara Zaia. Shara grew up solidly in the midwest- Ohio and Indiana- with parents who immigrated from Iraq. Though Shara was born in the US, she also has roots in the Assyrian community and culture. By … Continue reading "Enormocast 330: Shara Zaia – What’s Past is Prologue"
Sept. 15, 2026
Enormocast 329: Cole Brauer – Every Day the Sea Part 2
On Episode 329 of the Enormocast, I resume my conversation with sailor, Cole Brauer. Cole made history and won the internet when she raced solo around the world in 2023. She live-streamed and updated often from her 130 day journey alone, finally coming in 2nd in the Global Solo Challenge. She was the first American … Continue reading "Enormocast 329: Cole Brauer – Every Day the Sea Part 2"
Sept. 3, 2026
Enormocast Tweener: A Rebroadcast of The Struggle Climbing Podcast’s “A Noobs Guide to Horseshoe Hell”
On this Enormocast Tweener*, join host Ryan Devlin of The Struggle Climbing Podcast as we run down how two noobs (Ryan and I are team Not the Nugget) are going to survive the infamous 24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell in Arkansas. Our sensei are Rob Liberatore and Ari Grode from the Ground Up Podcast who … Continue reading "Enormocast Tweener: A Rebroadcast of The Struggle Climbing Podcast’s “A Noobs Guide to Horseshoe Hell”"
Aug. 21, 2026
Enormocast 328: Matt Cornell – The Right Reasons
On Episode 328 of the Enormocast, we sit down with alpinist and Michigander, Matt Cornell. That’s right, one of the world’s best alpinists grew up in the mountain-less upper Midwest dreaming of vertical playgrounds beyond his home State’s borders. Despite the pressures of modern suburban expectations, Matt moved into his hatchback and become a climbing … Continue reading "Enormocast 328: Matt Cornell – The Right Reasons"