MEDIOCRASEND
7 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -This is a rock climbing podcast co-hosted by Snook and Kane. We'll be discussing various topics relating to climbing from travel destinations to training methods. Kane is a science nerd, professional physiologist, gym owner and climbing coach. Snook is just another dude at the crag excessively yelling "Allez" and always getting scared climbing above the bolt. But we love climbing more than anything and we love talking about it. Mediocrasend is a punny title combining two words together; Mediocracy and Send.
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Episodes
Breaking Your Climbing Weakness With Ozzy Auswin (Thai Episode)
February 15, 2022 01:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBWork on your weakness may be one of the most popular climbing coach suggestions. Maybe we wouldn't need a better proof than Ozzy Auswin, a young Thai climbing athlete who takes this advice to heart and is now the best climber in Thailand. In January, 2022, he became the first Thai national to send Greed 8C, a classic sport climb test piece in Tonsai and is also the youngest person to ever do so. He constantly tries to find his weakness in climbing and relentlessly works on defeating them. H...
Should we formalize rock climbing in Thailand? Mediocrasend Podcast
August 09, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBThis episode discusses the most pressing issue facing rock climbing in Thailand, which is the lack of legal access and management. Technically, there's no law governing rock climbing in the country. Although climbing has been tolerated as a economic driver by authorities in certain parts of the country, several climbing areas have been ordered to close due to the lack of management model. Thailand Mountain Sports Club is attempting to formalize its existence to gain advocacy power to protect...
The Alaska Cragging Adventure with Kelsey Gray | Destination Series Ep.2
March 20, 2021 03:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBHey all, 2020 has been one heck of a year. But now that things are looking bright ahead, it is time to start planning for our next epic climbing trip. In this episode, we're going to hear from Kelsey Gray, the author of the Alaska Rock Climbing Guide, who will get us psyched to go climb in Alaska. It is more than just the cold, snowy and epic overnight trips in Alaska. Kelsey will be giving us beta on the local crags with sweeping views that will get any regular sport climber psyched. Foll...
The Climbing Ethics (Thai Episode) | Mediocrasend Podcast
May 13, 2020 01:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBHey all, this episode is entirely in Thai language. If you can understand the language, then keep on listening! My guest, Tao, and I will discuss the ethics for rock climbing outside such as leave no trace, lining for route, access problems, cheering, dogs at the crag and more. Thank you for listening!
The 4 Pillars Of Climbing | Train With Kane Ep. 1
April 06, 2020 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode, Kane discusses the four pillars of rock climbing and what it means to train. Train With Kane features physiologist, gym owner, climbing coach and sport science nerd, Kane, who will simplify complicated science data to actionable training routine. Episodes are short and concise perfect for your short commute to the gym, when they reopen. #covid19
Is Tonsai Still Cool? With Luke Soithongsuk | Destination Series EP. 1
April 04, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBIn recent years, Tonsai has been experiencing decline in visitation from climbers. Many tourists citing health concerns such as dengue fever outbreaks and the infamous Tonsai tummie as some of the reasons to avoid Tonsai. Some also think that the place is losing its spirit and the vibe that have made the place so beloved in the first place. Tonsai may have already seen its glory days but can one still enjoy this magnificent place? Is it still a paradise. Is it fair to continue to compare Ton...
Is Tonsai Still Cool? | Destination Series EP. 1
April 04, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBIn recent years, Tonsai has been experiencing decline in visitation from climbers. Many tourists citing health concerns such as dengue fever outbreaks and the infamous Tonsai tummie as some of the reasons to avoid Tonsai. Some also think that the place is losing its spirit and the vibe that have made the place so beloved in the first place. Tonsai may have already seen its glory days but can one still enjoy this magnificent place? Is it still a paradise. Is it fair to continue to compare Ton...