Best Kyle Broxterman Podcasts (2024)

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80 | The Yosemite Quadfathers w/ Michael & Tanner 1:16:23

8d ago1:16:23

1:16:23

Welcome back to the final episode of the TCM triple crown! Today we get the privilege to sit down with both Tanner Wanish and Micheal Vaill to discuss their most recent achievement, the Yosemite Quad. If for some reason you’ve made it here without listening to the two prior episodes I highly consider stopping and checking those out before you conti…

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79 | Stay Psyched w/ Michael Vaill 1:35:02

9d ago1:35:02

1:35:02

Today, we’re continuing The Climbing Majority’s ‘Triple Crown’ series with Michael Vaill, one of the two climbers who recently broke the Yosemite Triple Crown speed record and, just a week later, made history with the monumental Yosemite Quad. If you missed yesterday’s conversation with his partner, Tanner Wanish, I highly recommend giving it a lis…

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78 | Hey, It's Buttress! w/ Tanner Wanish 2:07:09

10d ago2:07:09

2:07:09

I first reached out to Tanner back in March, right after he and his climbing partner, Michael Vaill, had completed the Red Rock Triple in an impressive 12 hours and 35 minutes. I was stoked to share their story, but little did I know it would take six months to get the chance to sit down with them. Looking back, I couldn’t be happier it turned out …

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77 | My Last Episode w/ Max Carrier 43:59

24d ago43:59

43:59

Today marks a significant turning point for The Climbing Majority. After three years and 76 episodes, my co-host and partner, Max Carrier, has made the difficult decision to step away from the show to dedicate more time to his educational pursuits, mountaineering, and his personal goals. This episode is dedicated to Max—both in celebration of every…

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76 | My Path To Happiness Part II w/ Tyler Karow 49:24

1M ago49:24

49:24

Welcome to Part II of our conversation with Tyler Karow. If you missed Part I, I highly recommend checking it out before continuing here. Tyler Karow has built a highly engaged following on YouTube and Instagram, to the point where many might label him as an influencer. While his impact on the climbing community is undeniable, Tyler is quick to dis…

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75 | My Path To Happiness Part I w/ Tyler Karow 1:10:37

2M ago1:10:37

1:10:37

I'm sure we've all been there—the dream of living a life solely dedicated to climbing: sponsorships, life on the road, making a living through our passion for the sport. For many, this represents the ultimate freedom. Often, this grand vision captures us in our early climbing years, yet it seldom holds much reality. Attracting sponsors and dedicati…

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74 | I Am Gravity Lab Part II w/ Brant Hysell 1:06:27

2M ago1:06:27

1:06:27

Welcome back to Part II of our conversation with Brant Hysell. Climber, olive mafia boss, and man behind The Gravity Lab YouTube channel. If you missed Part I, I highly recommend checking it out before continuing here. Today, it’s story time with Brant as we dive into three of his most memorable climbs: Freestone, Lurking Fear, and his recent solo …

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73 | I Am Gravity Lab Part I w/ Brant Hysell 57:00

3M ago57:00

57:00

In the age of social media and digital platforms like YouTube, creators often develop a "digital persona" that’s shaped by the content they produce. As viewers, it’s easy to make assumptions about who they are and how they live their lives. Today, we have the chance to peel back the layers and break down the digital persona behind The Gravity Lab Y…

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72 | Climbing North America's Most Iconic Route Part II w/ Bryce & Evan 1:02:48

3M ago1:02:48

1:02:48

Today, we continue our conversation with Bryce and Evan about their recent successful completion of The Nose on El Cap. If you missed episode 71, I recommend checking it out before continuing here. After listening to their account of what transpired on the wall during those 72 hours, I came to a realization. When we look up at a piece of rock like …

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71 | Climbing North America's Most Iconic Route Part I w/ Bryce & Evan 56:37

4M ago56:37

56:37

I think you would agree that there is arguably no rock formation more infamous than El Cap . With its massive presence in the development of North American climbing, iconic size, and technical challenges, it stands as a beacon for climbers worldwide to test their abilities on a sea of stone. When we start climbing, El Cap is often at the forefront …

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70 | Ordinarily Extraordinary Part II w/ Evan Wisheropp 59:47

4M ago59:47

59:47

Today, we are continuing our conversation with Evan Wisheropp. If you missed part one, I highly recommend checking it out first. It provides a foundation for understanding who Evan is as a climber and how he achieved the objectives we’re discussing today. In this episode, we’ll dive into Evan’s two main passions: desert offwidth splitters and route…

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69 | Ordinarily Extraordinary Part I w/ Evan Wisheropp 41:11

5M ago41:11

41:11

Today, we are sitting down with Evan Wisheropp, a part-time professional photographer with a full-time passion for climbing. Evan's climbing journey began like many of ours—in a gym. From there, he explored various climbing disciplines until he found his true passions: desert offwidths and route development. Off-width climbing, takes Evan to Indian…

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68 | Seven Years of Silence Part II w/ Myles Moser 1:14:46

5M ago1:14:46

1:14:46

Hey everyone, thanks for tuning in and for being a part of The Climbing Majority. Today, we're diving into part two of our conversation with Myles Moser. If you missed part one, I highly recommend going back to the previous episode before continuing. This episode is PACKED with stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat. So I will keep thi…

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67 | Seven Years of Silence Part I w/ Myles Moser 44:26

6M ago44:26

44:26

In today’s world, where social media, technology, and commercialism are at the forefront of our minds, the reasons why we climb can sometimes get a bit confusing. Professional climbers often need an “audience” for brands to market their products to, and climbers everywhere, myself included, share videos and photos of our recent ascents. It makes yo…

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66 | The Sandstone Alpinist Part II w/ James Barrow 1:49:57

6M ago1:49:57

1:49:57

Welcome back to part two of our chat with James Barrow! In our last episode, we heard about James' journey as a climber and what events ultimately lead to his most recent achievement: The Complete Towers of the Virgin Traverse. A link up that covers 20 distinct peaks, and 18.5k of elevation gain over 28 miles. The terrain involves runouts upon runo…

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65 | The Sandstone Alpinist Part I w/ James Barrow 1:00:05

7M ago1:00:05

1:00:05

When you hear "Zion National Park," what comes to mind? The Narrows, Moonlight Buttress, and some of the most stunning sandstone cliffs and peaks you’ll ever see, all packed into a canyon visited by over five million people each year. But what about the possibilities beyond the main canyon, beyond the classic hikes and climbs? Today, we’re chatting…

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64 | Get Paid To Make 3D Climbing Maps w/ Martin Mora 59:09

7M ago59:09

59:09

What’s up everyone thanks for being here and for being a part of The Climbing Majority. Today we sit down with Martin Mora, co-founder and developer of Red- Point. Red-Point is a new app where you can use interactive 3d maps to explore and get detailed route information on boulders and crags. If you haven't already seen their social posts of their …

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63 | Climbing Isn't Just White People Sh*t w/ Eddie Taylor 1:11:02

7M ago1:11:02

1:11:02

In today's ever increasingly polarized world it can be difficult to have challenging conversations. Kyle and I are well aware that the issue of representation in sport is one that does not affect us personally. However we were lucky enough to sit down with all around rad dude, climber extraordinaire and recent new father Eddie Taylor to learn about…

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62 | Mountain Project vs. Open Beta | A Fight For Data Rights w/ Viet Nyguen 57:35

8M ago57:35

57:35

Today, we're diving into something that most of us are all familiar with - Mountain Project. It's the guidebook that's always at our fingertips, supported and enriched by our very own community. Yet, as revolutionary as it has been for sharing and discovering climbs, it brings up a few questions that we might easily overlook. Questions like, who ac…

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61 | Injured & Alone in Alaska, a Coach's Journey w/ Scott Johnston 1:17:19

8M ago1:17:19

1:17:19

The mountains will try to kill us and yet they have no malice. . They freeze us and yet warm our souls. . They fill our lives with joy and yet have nothing tangible to give. . The mountains deserve our respect. . They require meticulous preparation, mentally, spiritually and physically. Today we are sitting down with a master of preparation. Scott …

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60 | Beyond Climbing Hard w/ Jonathan Siegrist 1:05:14

9M ago1:05:14

1:05:14

Have you ever imagined what kinda person you have to be mentally and physically to climb some of the hardest routes in the world? Maybe how that person views themselves and their own accomplishment? Or even how they might view the everyday climber? In this conversation we wanted to move beyond what it's like to climb hard. What are the lessons of a…

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59 | The Timeless Nature of Climbing Partnerships w/ Bryce Ungersma 1:03:54

9M ago1:03:54

1:03:54

Today we are sitting down with my good friend Bryce. Funny enough, I met Bryce before either of us were climbers. We each found climbing separately, but inevitably we roped up and quickly became a great team. Recently, Bryce and I spent a weekend trad climbing in Red Rock Canyon. Despite not climbing together for several years, getting out on the r…

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58 | The Night Bryn Spejcher Fatally Stabbed Her Boyfriend 108 Times w/ Mike Tagg 51:51

10M ago51:51

51:51

Warning: this episode contains graphic descriptions of violence that might not be suitable for all audiences, especially children. If you're not in a space to listen to this content, please consider saving this episode for another time. On May 28th of 2018, Chad O’Melia was brutally stabbed to death in his own home by his girlfriend Bryn Spejcher a…

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57 | "Yer Gonna Die" - Elitism In Climbing w/ Landon McDowell 1:10:55

10M ago1:10:55

1:10:55

I would argue that our climbing community is mostly open, kind, and understanding. But I am sure we all have our own experiences with people who are not. The silent judgy squad that think they own the crag. The keyboard warrior that spreads hate, judgment, and negativity behind the protection of a screen. Today we sit down with Landon McDowell, a s…

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56 | TCM 2023 Recap 28:01

11M ago28:01

28:01

We are celebrating two years of podcasting and taking a look back at the growth and development of the show. We've covered a wide range of topics in the past year including recreational climbers and professional athletes involved in tragic accidents, huge accomplishments, and much more. We are excited to continue exploring new conversations in the …

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55 | Achieving The Impossible..Climbing 5.14 On Gear w/ Mary Eden 1:05:59

11M ago1:05:59

1:05:59

Welcome to the last episode of 2023. Thank you so much for being a part of our growing community…It means a lot to Kyle and I that you are here. As climbers we've all seen videos and media depicting near impossible feats of physicality. You've probably seen these videos and thought “I could never accomplish something so hard”. But are these limitat…

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54 | The Seven Volcanic Summit Infinity Loops w/ Jason Hardrath 1:20:55

12M ago1:20:55

1:20:55

This podcast is no stranger to traumatic life altering accidents. It is easy to let these events cripple us, and hard to allow them to transform us. Jason Hardrath, PE teacher from Klamath Fall, OR and competitive endurance athlete who’d just qualified for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. Found himself ejected from a moving vehicle. He suffere…

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53 | From Simul to Stranded at 14,000ft. w/ Ethan Morris and Evan Geller 1:16:10

12M ago1:16:10

1:16:10

Teamwork…Communication…and Trust…are all paramount characteristics of a successful climbing partnership. And our safety is based around our own humility, proficiency, and confidence in the mountains…. The perfect balance of all these attributes is a complicated equilibrium to achieve. Today’s story is about what can happen when these pillars start …

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52 | Alone On The Cassin Ridge w/ Nathan Longhurst 1:54:09

1y ago1:54:09

1:54:09

The Mountains test us, and shape us. We cannot lower the mountains. So we must elevate ourselves to their level. We should strive to choose goals in life that will challenge us, test us and that we think are impossible. Only through aiming at the highest peaks we can possibly envision will we truly transcend the suffering of the world to find meani…

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51 | From Battlefields to Mountain Peaks: A Veteran's Journey w/ Austin McCall 1:18:26

1y ago1:18:26

1:18:26

As climbers we are aware of the finality of our actions. The possibility of death is always looming. Paradoxically, knowing this, is what can make us feel so alive. We know our actions have consequences, and only through the mastery of body and emotions can those consequences be mitigated to avoid the finality of death. Our guest today is no strang…

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50 | Climbing The Fishhook Arete on Mt. Russell w/ Kyle Broxterman 1:16:25

1y ago1:16:25

1:16:25

Welcome back everyone! We are about 1.5 years into this podcast and you are currently listening to our 50th episode and are rapidly approaching 30k all time downloads and just wanted to say thank you for being a part of this growing community, Max and I are beyond pumped that your here, and are excited to keep sharing stories of climbers around the…

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49 | Failed Protection & Rope Soloing w/ Colin Jokisch 1:17:41

1y ago1:17:41

1:17:41

Climbing can be risky, and it's easy to overlook those risks when you've never experienced them first hand. You might hear stories of injuries or even fatalities, but until you experience something first hand you are missing a true understanding of the risks you are taking. Enter Colin Jokisch, a seasoned climber whose world changed after a near-fa…

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48 | Denali's Fastest Known Time (FKT) w/ Jack Kuenzle 1:30:09

1y ago1:30:09

1:30:09

Our guest today is not a part of the majority; he is the very definition of a small minority of athletes doing unfathomable feats. Today Kyle and I are sitting down with Jack Kuenzle, a former Navy Seal who grew up in Dallas Texas. Jack attended Yale receiving his B.A before he joined the Navy Seals and completed Basic Underwater Demolition Seals T…

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47 | Climbing The Matterhorn w/ Joshua Kasumovic 1:21:51

1y ago1:21:51

1:21:51

Climbing larger mountains, especially ones that are far away from home… takes a lot of planning, training, logistics, and a little bit of luck. We spend months preparing for what sometimes comes down to a single day on a mountain. So what happens when you're 700 ft from the summit, and you realize touching the top might mean you won’t come back? Wh…

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46 | Close Calls While Skiing Solo On Denali w/ AMGA Guide Alex Mitchko 1:39:04

1+ y ago1:39:04

1:39:04

As mountain athletes it's easy to get consumed by our objectives and our drive to continuously improve and get stronger can be draining. It can make us forget that one of the most meaningful parts of the mountains is the people we meet on the way, the bonds we form and the experiences shared. In this conversation we explore what drives a 25 year ol…

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45 | Developing Wild & Untouched Boulder Fields w/ Brendan Baars 1:09:40

1+ y ago1:09:40

1:09:40

The cool thing about climbing is that it means something different to everyone. From the weekend warrior trad dad to the dedicated dirtbag, each of us has our own reasons for interacting with the vertical plane. For Brenden, he has always wanted climbing to mean something to him, and for his efforts in the climbing community to mean something to ot…

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44 | Summiting Denali w/ Max Carrier 1:44:27

1+ y ago1:44:27

1:44:27

As climbers we all have our own goals and ambitions. In 2019 I had the goal of climbing the tallest mountain in North America. I had just recently completed an ironman and was looking for my next challenge. Life had other plans for me though. Unfortunately, the Covid-19 pandemic and a fall that nearly took my life all happened in 2021. Fast forward…

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43 | How To Climb Like A Pro w/ Coach Charlie Schreiber 1:42:08

1+ y ago1:42:08

1:42:08

As a budding trad climber, climbing hard and improving my grades is something I've struggled with the last several years. Time, energy, and life commitments can make it hard to focus on certain goals. As someone who is always looking to improve, sometimes I need help organizing and focusing on the correct things with my limited time. You've probabl…

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42 | The Mountains Are In My Blood w/ Steph Abegg 1:30:02

1+ y ago1:30:02

1:30:02

As we’ve seen on this podcast, there can be some serious consequences to playing in the mountains. But one thing that seems to stay consistent, is that no matter how traumatic the injury, how devastating the loss, we are always finding our way back to the mountains. Why is that? What calls us back to the activity and environment that caused the pai…

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41 | Get Out Of Your Own Way w/ Kevin Roet 1:21:47

1+ y ago1:21:47

1:21:47

Have you ever walked up to a route saying “I can’t do this' ' or “I am going to fall, I just know it”. What happens? Chances are your prediction of the future comes true. Our own internal dialogue, whether negative or positive, shapes our reality. But how do we change our perception of ourselves, become aware of our internal dialogue, and learn to …

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40 | The Power of the Great Outdoors w/ Jacob Urban 1:46:28

1+ y ago1:46:28

1:46:28

In today’s episode we sit down with Jacob Urban. Mountain athlete and Founder of The Jackson Hole Outdoor Leadership Institute. Climbing put Jacob on a path and in his words climbing is what “led him to himself”. Now with over 30 years in the industry of Outdoor Education he is here to teach us not only how to survive in the mountains, but how we v…

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39 | 80m Runout WI7, Soloing Ice, & A Fatal Accident w / Philip Setter 2:16:31

1+ y ago2:16:31

2:16:31

As an amateur alpinist I love climbing ice, it is such a foreboding medium to climb on. Here one day and gone the next, it is ephemeral in nature. But for anyone who has swung an ice axe into a beautiful line of frozen water, you know the satisfaction that the sport of ice climbing can provide. Our guest today is Philip Setter, Philip is an avid ic…

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38 | Sky Diving, Climbing, and a Fatal Stabbing w/ Mike Tagg 1:49:49

1+ y ago1:49:49

1:49:49

In our last conversation we sat down with a gentleman by the name of Mike Tagg where talked about the ethics behind climbing on wet rocks and provided a way for us, The Majority, to make better, well informed decisions on when we can climb after a a rain. But, we did not have the chance to do what we normally do on this show, hear Mike’s story, bec…

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37 | Climbing On Wet Rocks...An Ethical Debate w/ Mike Tagg 1:10:00

1+ y ago1:10:00

1:10:00

I don’t know about you, but this winter has been insane for us on the west coast. Record snowfall, rainfall, and constant cold weather. While it does seem like we are finally coming to a close of this long winter as temps are warming up, one thing in my mind that has stuck out the most, and that is the debate of climbing on wet rocks. Wet rocks are…

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36 | From 5.6 to 5.12R in Two Years w/ Joey Latina 1:06:15

1+ y ago1:06:15

1:06:15

Most of the time we come across successful climbers after their massive accomplishments…the climbs, first ascents, and daring projects that put their name on the map. But rarely do we get to meet or hear about these people before their time. Before their groundbreaking achievements that cast them into the limelight. Today is one of those days. We g…

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35 | How to Survive Tragedy w/ Ben Lavoie 1:31:59

1+ y ago1:31:59

1:31:59

Everyone in their lives experiences suffering, trauma, depressed states and difficult times. Some people experience these events early in life and some later on. But ultimately, suffering and loss are both tragic and a natural part of the human experience. Our guest today reached out to Kyle and I. He is Ben Levoie. Ben had a traumatic car accident…

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34 | Don't Fall, Don't Fall, Don't Hit The Ground w/ IFMGA Dale Remsberg 1:23:27

1+ y ago1:23:27

1:23:27

As we are sure most of you know accidents happen to the best of us and when you spend enough time in places with severe hazards it's not a question of if, but when. Nevertheless, it is easy to get complacent, and comfortable and that's when things go wrong. Today, we sit down with IFMGA certified mountain guide Dale Remsberg. We connected with Dale…

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33 | A Mentor, A Friend and A Big Red Truck w/ MT Mountaineering & Climbing Instructor Callum Nelson 1:43:29

2y ago1:43:29

1:43:29

Recently I've been seeking mentorship and guidance to help improve my climbing. This can be a tricky endeavor, finding someone you trust and respect can be challenging. With this in mind, I reached out to a local Ice climbing group in search of such a person. With some amazing luck, I connected with Callum Nelson. Through our conversation, I quickl…

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32 | Climber Rescues Crashed Base Jumper w/ River Barry 1:34:48

2y ago1:34:48

1:34:48

One thing I’ve learned about climbing over the years is that you never really know when something might go wrong, that human error and the randomness of nature are something we as climbers can’t really avoid. So instead we prepare ourselves to deal with the unknown, to come equipped with the tools necessary both physical and mental to rescue either…

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31 | Route Development, Stewardship, and a Dark Side w/ Colby Wangler 2:10:52

2y ago2:10:52

2:10:52

I don't know about you but when I first started climbing..creating a first ascent and developing a route was something my regular climbing partner and I would fantasize about—looking out the car window on long road trips for any rock formation that might have been untouched, a prize yet to be claimed. However, like most of you, I am sure, I was too…

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