Best Mario Stanley | Plug Tone Audio Podcasts (2024)

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

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

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By Mario Stanley | Plug Tone Audio

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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By Mario Stanley | Plug Tone Audio

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

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EP–76 Lindsay adaptive Climber 46:20

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By Mario Stanley | Plug Tone Audio

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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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EP 64 – Daniel & Mario breaking the Norm: Men Opening Up About Emotions 40:53

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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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EP 63— Part II of farewell tribute to Summit Dallas | Eddie Paige and Mario 1:01:22

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We pay tribute to Summit Dallas, a gym that revolutionized rock climbing in the DFW area. The episode features Paige Martinez, who has worked for Summit Dallas since August 2020, and Eddie Funtanilla, who started climbing in 2017. The hosts discuss their love for rock climbing and their experiences at Summit Dallas. They also talk about the impact …

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EP 62— Part I of farewell tribute to Summit Dallas | Eddie Paige and Mario 52:02

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In this Sends and Suffers episode, we pay tribute to Summit Dallas, a gym that changed rock climbing in DFW. The episode features two guests, Paige Martinez and Eddie Funtanilla, who share their connections to rock climbing and their experiences at Summit Dallas. They discuss the impact of the gym's closure and reflect on their love for the sport. …

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Ep 61— Veronica Baker on the Transformative Power of Climbing 54:09

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In this episode, Veronica Baker, the Executive Director of Global Climbing Initiative, joins Mario while at CWA to discuss her love for climbing and the importance of GCI. She shares her journey of discovering the outdoors in her early 20s and realizing the beauty of mountains and foothills. Veronica also explains what GCI is and why it is importan…

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EP 60 - A Movement, Not a Moment: Supporting Positive Community Change in Skiing and Snowboarding 1:06:26

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This episode delves into inclusivity in the outdoor industry. We explain that inclusivity means having a diverse range of ethnicities, genders, orientations, and perspectives, which leads to a broader perspective and more creativity. We stress that inclusivity is not simply reversing the lack of diversity by focusing solely on one group, such as cr…

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EP 59 — My Time at Red Bull’s Mosaic session. It was a gathering of the justice league of outdoor sports 54:21

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EP 59 — My Time at Red Bull's Mosaic session. It was a gathering of the justice league of Outdoor sportsBy Mario Stanley | Plug Tone Audio

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EP 58 — Evan Small, owner and cofounder of one of the best climbing gyms in Oklahoma 1:13:52

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EP 57 — Pedro Somarriba founder of Lacaida Ropes Arkansas’s first climbing gear company. 1:01:20

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EP 56 — Michelle Patten is a para climbing national champion, head coach of Go Beyond Climbing and a Texas legend 1:07:20

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EP 56 — Michelle Patten is a para climbing national champion, head coach of Go Beyond Climbing, and a Texas legendBy Mario Stanley | Plug Tone Audio

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EP 55 — Mahmud Akel Part II - Mahmud is a DFW local celebrity and former ninja warrior athlete that fell in love with rock climbing 50:18

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Show Notes: https://mariostanley.squarespace.com/ep-54-55-mahmud-akelBy Mario Stanley | Plug Tone Audio

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EP 54 — Mahmud Akel Part l - Mahmud is a DFW local celebrity and former ninja warrior athlete that fell in love with rock climbing 51:42

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Show Notes: https://mariostanley.squarespace.com/ep-54-55-mahmud-akelBy Mario Stanley | Plug Tone Audio

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EP—53 Mary Eden part II — This conversation addresses being bold while climbing, and in life and the happiness that are passions bring us. 48:47

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Show Notes: https://mariostanley.com/ep-52-53-mary-catherine-edenBy Mario Stanley | Plug Tone Audio

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EP 52 — Mary Eden part I: Mary is an accomplished trad climber artist, photographer, and more. 45:03

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Shoe Notes: https://mariostanley.com/ep-52-53-mary-catherine-eden 📸: @spencermcky --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sendsandsuffers/messageBy Mario Stanley | Plug Tone Audio

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EP 51 — Andy Chasteen and the birth of Horseshoe greatest common competition in the world. 1:08:18

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Shownote: https://mariostanley.com/ep-51-andy-chasteen --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sendsandsuffers/messageBy Mario Stanley | Plug Tone Audio

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EP 50 — Caleb Timmerman Part II — We talk about Caleb breaking his leg and returning to climbing and the community and role in this place that we hold... 1:43:55

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Show Notes: https://mariostanley.squarespace.com/caleb-timmermanBy Mario Stanley | Plug Tone Audio

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EP 49 — Luke Skinner part II — We discuss how our own personal lives have been affected, as well as the direction we see the community headed. 1:38:22

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Show Notes: https://mariostanley.squarespace.com/luke-skinnerBy Mario Stanley | Plug Tone Audio

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EP 48 - Luke Skinner is a head route setter and a DFW local legend 54:39

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Show Notes — https://mariostanley.com/luke-skinner --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sendsandsuffers/messageBy Mario Stanley | Plug Tone Audio

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EP 47 - Kaya Lindsay she’s a writer, photographer, filmmaker, climber and founder of ”girls gone wide” clothing line 44:38

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Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!! Show Notes: https://mariostanley.com/kaya-lindsay --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sendsandsuffers/messageBy Mario Stanley | Plug Tone Audio

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EP 46 - Caleb Timmerman photographer and in chief stoke officer for the SCC 50:33

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Show Notes: https://mariostanley.com/caleb-timmerman --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sendsandsuffers/messageBy Mario Stanley | Plug Tone Audio

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Ep 45 - Craig Demartino is a para-climber that facilitates, climbing for veterans and other adaptive athletes in Puerto Rico and the US mainland. Part... 1:06:03

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Craig Demartino lost his leg in a climbing accident one would we think this traumatic experience would make you stop climbing. However, Craig has dived deeper into climbing, now he has created a place on the island of Puerto Rico that is inclusive and accessible for climbers from all walks of life. In this episode, we talk about how he lost his leg…

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Ep 44 - Craig Demartino is a para-climber that facilitates, climbing for veterans and other adaptive athletes in Puerto Rico and the US mainland. Part... 1:07:22

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Craig Demartino lost his leg in a climbing accident one would we think this traumatic experience would make you stop climbing. However, Craig has dived deeper into climbing, now he has created a place on the island of Puerto Rico that is inclusive and accessible for climbers from all walks of life. In this episode we talk about how he lost his leg,…

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