Best Amruta Podcasts (2024)

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EP90 -- Every Body Climbs Podcast Ep8 (S&S Podcast Takeover) 52:09

4h ago52:09

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Elliott Nguyen says that as a second-generation Vietnamese-American, queer, transgender climber, when he first started climbing he didn’t meet many people who looked like him. But, he found a sense of belonging in the adaptive climbing community. Elliott is often on the podiums of both National and World Para Climbing Championships, and is on the b…

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EP89 – Every Body Climbs Podcast Ep6 Emeline Lakrout 1:00:02

2M ago1:00:02

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Emeline Lakrout is a para climber and disability rights activist. She's been legally blind since childhood and has competed on the US National Para Climbing Team since 2022. Currently based out of NYC, she works as a marketer in the consumer products industry, and uses that expertise to consult brands on disability inclusion on the side. Among othe…

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Kodaikanal with Ananya Vats 49:05

2M ago49:05

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This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to a traveler and product manager, Anaya Vats, as she takes us to the princess of hills! Today's destination: Kodaikanal!! Nearest Airport: Madurai International airport (IXM) Nearest Railway Station: Kodaikanal railway station (KQN) Requirements: n/a Packing: Pack depending on the weather, winters are cool and…

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New Delhi with Aditya Worah 57:53

2M ago57:53

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This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to returning guest, Aditya Worah, a traveler and audio producer as he takes us to New Delhi Today's destination: New Delhi!! Nearest Airport: Indira Gandhi International airport (DEL) Nearest Railway Station: New Delhi railway station (NDLS) Requirements: n/a Packing: Pack depending on the weather, winters can …

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EP88 - When childbirth and rock climbing intersect with K'mae 51:05

2M ago51:05

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By Mario Stanley | Plug Tone Audio

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Chikmagalur with Sahana Kulur 57:02

3M ago57:02

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This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to returning guest, Sahana Kulur from https://vacaywork.com/ Today's destination: Chikmagalur, Karnataka!! Nearest Airport: Mangalore airport (IXE) Nearest Railway Station: Kadur railway station (DRU) Requirements: n/a Packing: Pack depending on the weather, winters can be cool and monsoon Time of the year: Oct…

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EP87 – Every Body Climbs Podcast Ep 5 Amruta Wyssman: (S&S Podcast Takeover) 32:02

3M ago32:02

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In this episode you’ll hear an excerpt from my conversation with Amruta Wyssman, who goes by Amy. She started bouldering in 2018, and by 2021 she was helping to start the Swiss Paraclimbing team. Before climbing, Amy was into all kinds of snow sports. So, we talked about the similarities between different outdoor sports, like climbing, snowboarding…

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Ratnagiri with Amruta Dhalkar 58:47

3M ago58:47

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This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to museologist and archivist, Amruta Dhalkar as she takes around the district of Ratnagiri in Maharashtra! Today's destination: Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra!! Nearest Airport: Kolhapur airport (KLH) Nearest Railway Station: Ratnagiri railway station, RN Requirements: n/a Packing: Pack depending on the weathe…

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EP86 – Every Body Climbs Podcast Ep 4 Jared Lenahan and ClimbABLE: (S&S Podcast Takeover) 37:56

4M ago37:56

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In this episode, we hear from Jared Lenahan, a US Navy Veteran. He was a combat medic for the Marine Corps known as a Fleet Marine Force Corpsman. After an accident overseas in 2014, he found himself going from climber to paraclimber. He used adaptive climbing as an integral part of his recovery and has competed as a US Paraclimbing Team Athlete fo…

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Rural Himachal with Priyanka Gupta 47:39

4M ago47:39

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This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to traveller and writer Priyanka Gupta as she gives takes us around some villages in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh! Today's destination: Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh! Nearest Airport: Kullu Airport (KUU) Nearest Railway Station: Joginder Nagar railway station, JDNX Requirements: n/a Packing: Pack d…

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EP85 – Coaching Youth Insights and Experience Sharing 1:12:14

4M ago1:12:14

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Join us in a conversation with Houston-based coach, Dru Stulb, in this episode of Sends and Suffers. Host Mario Stanley and Dru discuss climbing evolution, coaching, and personal growth. Learn about Dru's journey from enthusiast to coach, the role of climbing coaches, and their impact on the sport. Discover the joys of coaching, challenges faced, a…

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Arunachal Pradesh with Seema Misra 59:26

4M ago59:26

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This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to author and writer and illustrator, Seema Misra as she takes us to the land of the rising sun, Arunachal Pradesh! Today's destination: Arunachal Pradesh! Nearest Airport: Dibrugarh Airport (DIB) Nearest Railway Station: Naharlagun railway station, NHLN Requirements: Inner-line permit Packing: Pack depending o…

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EP 84 – What do NGOs have to do with rock climbing? 36:52

5M ago36:52

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Welcome to this special episode of the Sends and Suffers podcast. Join host Mario Stanley as he engages with the passionate climbers and industry experts at the Indoor Climbing Expo. Hear the thrilling stories of their experiences, organizations, and their substantial roles in shaping and supporting diverse climbing communities.…

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EP83 – Every Body Climbs Podcast Ep2 Tanner Jones brings first-hand experience as a lower-limb amputee. (S&S Podcast Takeover) 35:57

5M ago35:57

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Tanner is a Single Pitch Instructor certified by the AMGA, American Mountain Guides Association. He currently works as a behavioral interventionist and community coach for a Colorado based group called, "REVEL" where he leads climbing and rafting trips for people with autism. He also teaches clinics at festivals like the annual Adaptive Climbing Fe…

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EP 82– when the mountains called Katie Joe Myers she had to go. 1:07:09

5M ago1:07:09

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Click here to find Katie Joe MyersBy Mario Stanley | Plug Tone Audio

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Allahabad with Aakash Mehrotra 51:17

5M ago51:17

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Winner of Giveaway of Pranav’s book - Kunal Sachdev This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to author and content creator, Aakash Mehrotra as he takes us to his hometown of Allahabad of the yesteryears, now known as Prayagraj! Today's destination: Allahabad, UP! Nearest Airport: Prayagraj Airport (IXD) Nearest Railway Station: Prayagraj Railway stati…

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EP81– Canadian Climbing legend and sports caster Pete Woods 46:55

5M ago46:55

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Pete Woods walks you through the thrilling world of climbing. A highly respected ESPN climbing broadcaster and experienced youth coach, Pete provides a fascinating glimpse into his climbing journey's exhilarating heights and challenging lows. Pete shares his early days of climbing passion that fueled him to coach young climbers. Pete's unwavering e…

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Vengurla with Pranav Gogwekar 35:10

6M ago35:10

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GIVEAWAY of Pranav’s book - Expedition to an Alternate Swarajya - Where the subcontinent remained uncolonised! https://forms.gle/T72T2w72RMM4Hhye7 This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to author and content creator, Pranav Gogwekar as he takes us to the coastal town of Vengurla! Today's destination: Vengurla, Maharashtra Nearest Airport: Goa, Mopa …

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EP 80– Every Body Climbs Podcast Ep1 Ronnie and Mo (S&S Podcast Takeover) 41:06

6M ago41:06

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To kick off this special collaborative podcast project, we’ve got a conversation with two undeniable pillars of the adaptive climbing community, Ronnie Dickson, and Maureen, better known as Mo, Beck. We're talking about the annual Adaptive Climbers Festival. The festival was started by a whole rowdy crew of climbers and allies -- Ronnie and Mo are …

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Kannur with Muhammed Shihad 52:27

6M ago52:27

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Winners of the GIVEAWAY of Anmol’s book - Wanderings in the Land of Mist - A complete story of Mussoorie! : Arjun Harish & Vijaya Bhat This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to founder of Kannur City Heritage Foundation, Muhammed Shihad as he takes us to Kannur! Today's destination: Kannur, Kerala Nearest Airport: Kannur international airport (CNN) …

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Mussoorie - A short history with Anmol Jain 57:17

7M ago57:17

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GIVEAWAY ALERT: Listen to the episode and answer 3 simple questions linked in the URL below: https://forms.gle/V383GKghqBfarsNi6 This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to columnist and author, Anmol Jain, as we discuss his book Wanderings in the Land of Mist - A complete story of Mussoorie! Today's destination: Mussoorie, Uttarakhand Nearest Airport…

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EP79 – The Inside Story of "The Blök Climbing" a family run climbing gym 59:08

7M ago59:08

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In this enthralling edition of the Sends and Suffers podcast, delight in a deep dive into the adventurous and exciting world of rock climbing. Our host, Mario Stanley, brings to life the spectrum of experiences and passions that constitute the climbing culture. In this episode, Mario brings our attention to the heart and soul of a unique indoor cli…

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Indore and Ujjain with Tushar Shukla 57:18

8M ago57:18

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This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to our favorite listener and traveler, Tushar Shukla! Today's destination: Indore & Ujjain, MP! Nearest Airport: Devi Ahilya Bai airport, IDR Nearest Railway Station: Ujjain Junction, UJJN Packing: Pack according to the weather conditions Time of the year: October - Mar Length of the itinerary: 3 days Itinerary…

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Mizoram with Krishan Insan 50:29

8M ago50:29

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This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to returning guest, listener and traveller, Krishan Insan! Today's destination: Mizoram! Nearest Airport: Aizawl airport, AJL Nearest Railway Station: Bairabi Railway station, BHRB Prerequisites: Innerline permit - https://ilp.mizoram.gov.in/ Packing: Pack according to the weather conditions Time of the year: O…

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Madurai with Sahana Kulur 57:59

8M ago57:59

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This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to returning guest, Sahana Kulur from https://vacaywork.com Today's destination: Madurai, Tamil Nadu! Nearest Airport: Madurai International airport, IXM Nearest Railway Station: Madurai Junction, MDU Prerequisites: NA Packing: Pack according to the weather conditions, summers can be hot. Time of the year: Octo…

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EP 78 – coaching Climber’s and growing up in the 90s with Kyle Chalker 1:21:57

9M ago1:21:57

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By Mario Stanley | Plug Tone Audio

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Senior Travel to Goa with True Joy Travels 46:14

9M ago46:14

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WINNERS OF THE GIVEAWAY (NAMMA BANGALORE), pls check your email for further instructions. Tanushree Tyagi Vijay Prakash This week, The Musafir Stories speaks to returning guest, Saakshi Rajat - a traveller and co-founder at True Joy Travels, as she takes us to Goa with seniors!∂ Today's destination: Goa!! Nearest Airport: Dabolim Airport, GOI Neare…

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EP–77 Coaching Youth and check in with life with Taylor 44:38

9M ago44:38

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By Mario Stanley | Plug Tone Audio

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EP–76 Lindsay adaptive Climber 46:20

9M ago46:20

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By Mario Stanley | Plug Tone Audio

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Namma Bangalore with Shoba Narayan 46:30

9M ago46:30

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GIVEAWAY ALERT: Answer 3 simple questions in the linked google form and stand a chance to win a copy of Shoba’s book on Bangalore! https://forms.gle/3AYKXjBpULeXUJSP7 This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with a author, columnist and podcaster Shoba Narayan as we talk about her latest book, Namma Bangalore: The soul of a metropolis Today's destinat…

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EP–75 Building a Narrative and Shifting the Climbing Industry with Paula Horwitz 1:04:42

9M ago1:04:42

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In this episode, host and guest Paula Horwitz discuss her role as the executive director of the Climbing Wall Association. Paula shares her background in business management and how she became involved with the organization. They also touch on the challenges and opportunities that the climbing industry faces, particularly in attracting and retainin…

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EP–74 ”The Intersection of Self-Awareness and Decision-Making in Climbing” with Marcus Garcia 40:30

10M ago40:30

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In this podcast episode, Marcus Garcia, a longtime climber and mentor, discusses the importance of mentorship in the climbing community. He shares his own journey in climbing, starting in Texas and eventually settling in Durango, Colorado. Marcus emphasizes the need for mentorship, especially in the youth climbing community, and how it can help cli…

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Tribes of Chhattisgarh & Odisha with Varun Suchday 57:52

10M ago57:52

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This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with a award winning travel writer Varun Suchday as he talks about time spent with the Tribes of Chhattisgarh and Odisha Today's destination: Chhattisgarh and Odisha! Nearest Airport: Maa Danteshwari Airport, Jagdalpur (JGB) Nearest Railway Station: Jagdalpur Train Station (JDB) Prerequisites: NA Packing: Pack …

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EP–73 Saving New Jersey’s hometown climbing gym 24:35

10M ago24:35

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In this episode of the Sons and Suffers podcast, host Joyce Hayter shares her journey of becoming a gym owner and her connection to CWA (Climbing Wall Association). Joyce talks about her experience taking over the New Jersey Rock Gym, a well-established rock climbing gym in Northern New Jersey. She discusses her motivations and the challenges she f…

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EP–72 Pittsburgh is the best underrated Climbing city in America! 34:43

10M ago34:43

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In this episode, host Mario sits down with Alex Bernstein, owner of Ascend Climbing Gym in Pittsburgh. They discuss the origins of climbing in the city, the unique urban climbing initiatives taking place, and the challenges and rewards of owning a climbing gym. Alex shares his personal journey in the climbing industry, the impact of the pandemic on…

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Udupi with Ayush Kumar 56:11

10M ago56:11

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This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with a returning guest, Ayush Kumar, a solo traveller and listener who takes us to the spiritual city of Udupi! Today's destination: Udupi, Karnataka! Nearest Airport: Mangalore International airport (IXE) Nearest Railway Station: Udupi Railway Station (UD) Prerequisites: NA Packing: Good walking shoes and rain…

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Zanskar and Suru Valley with Vatsal Nandu 54:49

11M ago54:49

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GIVEAWAY ALERT! Stand a chance to win Nomads of India merchandise - follow our stories on Instagram for more details! This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Vatsal Nandu, a traveller and founder of travel community Nomads of India as he takes us to the breathtaking Zanskar and Suru Valley! Today's destination: Zanskar and Suru Valley, Ladakh! N…

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EP–71 Finding Health, Happiness, and Success Through Climbing with Karl 1:09:58

11M ago1:09:58

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In this episode, the host sits down with Karl, who has a long and illustrious connection to the outdoors and rock climbing. Karl shares his background, starting rock climbing at a young age and eventually starting their own company, Climb Tech. Karl discusses how he brought climbing equipment into the industrial safety market, revolutionizing the i…

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EP–70 Finding Balance and Joy in the Climbing Industry with Taylor Fragomeni 29:53

11M ago29:53

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In this episode of Sends and Suffers podcast, host Mario Stanley welcomes Taylor Fragomeni, an online climbing coach and rock climber, to the show. Recorded at the International Climbers Festival, the two friends-turned-homies talk about Taylor's climbing industry experiences. The episode is sponsored by Organic Climbing, a company that offers a ra…

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Nagaland on foot with Prasenjit Sharma 45:57

11M ago45:57

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This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Prasenjit Sharma from Six Degree Adventures as we explore Nagaland on foot! Today's destination: Nagaland Nearest Airport: Dimapur airport (DMU) Nearest Railway Station: Dimapur Railway station (DMV) Prerequisites - Inner line permit, will be arranged by Six Degree Adventures Packing - Good walking shoes, …

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EP–69 Alan Watts the Godfather of American sport climbing and his Journey 55:15

12M ago55:15

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In this Sends and Suffers podcast episode, host Mario Stanley introduces Mr. Alan Watts, a legendary sports climbing community figure. Known as the godfather of sport climbing in America, Watts's love for rock climbing is evident as he shares his perspective on the joy it has brought him. We also discuss where climbing has come from and where it is…

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Old Delhi with Vishnu Menon 55:20

1y ago55:20

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This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Vishnu Menon, a traveller and a student of History, as he takes us to Old Delhi aka Shahjahanabad! Today's destination: Old Delhi! Nearest Airport: Indira Gandhi International airport (DEL) Nearest Railway Station: New Delhi Railway station (NDLS) Prerequisites - NA Packing - Good walking shoes, water to s…

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George Town with Ashmitha Athreya 54:38

1y ago54:38

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GIVEAWAY ALERT: Listen to the episode and answer 3 simple questions on our Instagram ( @musafirstoriespodcast ) https://forms.gle/aP35sfqcDkFLgczo7 to win some cool Madras Inherited Merch! This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Trustee and Head of Operations at Madras Inherited (https://www.madrasinherited.in) Today's destination: George Town, …

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Meghalaya with Juhi Gupta 57:02

1y ago57:02

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This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with lawyer and a hobbyist blogger - Juhi Gupta who blogs at www.forumhopping.wordpress.com Today's destination: Meghalaya, the abode of clouds! Nearest Airport: Shillong (SHL) Nearest Railway Station: Guwahati Railway station (GHY) Prerequisites - Inner line permit may be required, pls check with relevant auth…

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EP – 68 Mario getting to Know Jacar: An Instant Friendship 28:01

1y ago28:01

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In this episode of Sends and Suffers podcast, host Mario Stanley welcomes guest Jakar. They discuss their friendship and spending time together in Dallas. Mario also shares information about the podcast's sponsor, Organic Climbing, and encourages listeners to support the show by leaving comments and becoming a Patreon. Tune in for a fun conversatio…

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Gir National Park with Anuj Haribhakti 45:14

1y ago45:14

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This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Anuj Haribhakti, a long time listener and avid traveller as we speak about the only place in the world where Asiatic lions live, Gir National Park! Today's destination: Gir National Park, Gujarat Nearest Airport: Rajkot Airport (RAJ) Nearest Railway Station: Junagadh Railway Station (JND) Prerequisites - B…

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EP – 67 ”Extreme Sports and Adventure with Franky Morales” 59:59

1y ago59:59

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Episode 67: Paradigm Shift in Rock Climbing and Rollerblading | Frankie Morales In this episode, we dive into a paradigm shift in the world of rock climbing and rollerblading. Our guest, Frankie Morales, shares his personal journey and the moments that sparked his passion for these extreme sports. First, Frankie recalls the moment he realized that …

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EP – 66 Mario and Chris Broaching Difficult Topics: Men Talking About Feelings 59:37

1y ago59:37

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In this episode of Sends and Suffers podcast, host Mario Stanley welcomes Chris Mitchell as the guest. Chris, who started off as an Instagram friend and quickly became a close friend, joins Mario to discuss their time together in Denver and their experience participating in the GCI Climb Malawi fundraiser. They also share their adventures at a come…

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Bijapur with Sahana Kulur 42:16

1y ago42:16

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This week, The Musafir Stories speaks with Sahana Kulur, an educator, architect, traveler and blogger at http://www.vacaywork.com as she takes us to the erstwhile capital of the Adil Shahi sultanate - Bijapur! Today's destination: Bijapur or Vijayapura, Karnataka Nearest Airport: Goa International Airport (GOI) Nearest Railway Station: Vijayapura/B…

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EP 65 – Daniel & Mario: The Three Kinds of Personal Capital: Physical, Mental, and Emotional 51:36

1y ago51:36

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In this episode, Daniel Pellain, a climber from Tulsa, Oklahoma, shares his love for the outdoors and his passion for climbing. He talks about how reading "Into Thin Air" inspired him to start climbing and his journey from being a freshman in high school to finding a climbing gym in Edmond, Oklahoma. He also mentions the now-closed gym, Hold-Distic…

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