Beyond The Rock

Emilie Hernandez & Jeremy Arntz

Rock climbing podcasts are not all made the same, and Beyond the Rock is no different. It's obvious from the moment you start listening and that's what makes it great. Hosts Emilie Hernandez and Jeremy Arntz bring a unique dynamic to listeners as they interview professional and amateur rock climbers from all over the world. The dialogue between hosts and guests can range from what type of chalk one should use, to the deep issues our climbing communities need to change. Check it out and drop a rating and review if you like what you hear.

  1. 03/05/2021

    Ep 29: Shawna West

    Shawna grew up in the flat plains of the Texas and Oklahoma State borderline.  The only outdoor activities available were the kind that required level ground with little to no change in elevation. Think soccer, baseball, softball, disc golf, football, and long distance road cycling. Shawna was first introduced to climbing in the Wichita Mountains in central Oklahoma and then again on an adventure trip in the Colorado Rockies with Outward Bound.  Though she fell in love with the sport, climbing did not become a part of her daily physical vocabulary until she moved to Austin in 2005.  There, she started working at the local climbing gym and climbing the local crags.  In- between 2005 and today, Shawna tried her hand at the luthier trade, she became a middle school language arts teacher, she then became a dyslexia specialist while simultaneously working as a stunt professional AND thrashing her way through graduate school until finally settling on a career as a school counselor and LPCA candidate. Shawna kept climbing as much as she could in order to keep her sanity intact!  Did Shawna enjoy blissful, uninterrupted climbing for the last sixteen years, of course not, but after surgery, injuries, sicknesses, and grad school, she always found a way to come back to climbing.  Shawna describes herself as a happy little local climber.  Now that she’s older,  traveling for climbing trips has become difficult but she plans on changing that.  In the meantime, she is determined to find pleasure and peace in the local rock.  During the weekdays, Shawna can be found climbing at the local gyms, or taking walks or riding her bicycle on her neighborhood trails.  On the weekends, she likes to climb outside whenever possible.  If she’s not climbing, Shawna can be found glued to her sewing machine, working in the yard, napping with her pets, paddle boarding, instructing rally racing driving courses, or volunteering for a local children’s trauma clinic.  As you can see, she likes to stay busy. Hosts Emilie Hernandez @em.hernandez @texasladycrushers TxLC Website info@texasladycrushers.com Jeremy Arntz @sleepeatclimbrepeat @all_in_beta @beyondtherockpodcast

  2. 01/25/2021

    Ep: 28: Maya Madere

    * This episode was recorded 1/11/21* Maya grew up in Austin and has been climbing and competing for 9 years. Climbing has taken her to boulders, crags and competitions all over the country and around the world. She's currently studying computer science at Stanford. In her free time, she likes to knit, windsurf, and binge The Good Place on Netflix. @mayafm3 Shout-outs: Maya's Parents Maya's Coaches, Supporters, and Mentors Sponsors: Crafted Energy Evolv SToKed Climbing Switchbackr Climbing For Change Tension Climbing Austin Rock Gym Austin Bouldering Project Crux Climbing Center Friends: @ktlambies - Katie Lamb @kev.par - Kevin Par @solomon.barth - Solomon Xaiver Barth @zoe_s36 - Zoë Solis Hosts: Emilie Hernandez @em.hernandez @texasladycrushers TxLC Website info@texasladycrushers.com Jeremy Arntz @sleepeatclimbrepeat @all_in_beta @beyondtherockpodcast *This episode was recorded on 1/11/21.*

  3. 12/27/2020

    Ep 27: Joe Kreidel

    Hey everyone, my name is Joe Kreidel. I've been a passionate climber for 20+ years now, and have been fortunate enough to climb all over the country, and internationally. As well as being a husband and father of three kids, I'm the co-owner and Head Routesetter at Armadillo Boulders in my hometown of San Antonio, Texas. At Armadillo Boulders, my goal is to help people experience the joy, adventure, and self-discovery that climbing has provided me. Like many Texas climbers, I started climbing at Reimers and Enchanted Rock, eventually becoming obsessed with the physics and problems solving required of bouldering at McKinney Falls. I've lived in many parts of the USA since that time, and have had the opportunity to explore many regions of our country's climbing geography and culture. One of the highlights of my climbing career was having the opportunity to develop boulderfields and a couple crags in the Tucson area. It has been great to return to San Antonio and revisit our favorite Texas climbing areas. It's great to now have the skills to tick off climbs I once aspired to climb, but wasn't capable of back then. What's even more enjoyable is that I also get to introduce my kids to the special areas we have in Texas. Links to some of our community partners and artists featured at the gym are here: Armadillo Boulders Website @armadilloboulders Vertical Solutions @pulpcoffee @espadacoffee @elementkombucha @republicbakery @saitama.music @kowallawax @rikkiannevk @davidmalcantar Hosts Emilie Hernandez @em.hernandez @texasladycrushers TxLC Website info@texasladycrushers.com Jeremy Arntz @sleepeatclimbrepeat @all_in_beta @beyondtherockpodcast

    Ep 27: Joe Kreidel

  4. 12/16/2020

    Ep 26: Vincent Pham

    Hey guys, I’m Vince, the chill local cragster you run into at the Greenbelt and Reimers every week in Austin, Texas. “He climbs with Fran, wears a red helmet, and he always finds the shake out rest”. I’ve also been enjoying up and then immediately down-climbing routes to spice things up, like Tunnel Vision. Aside from climbing, I’m a big fan of volleyball, basketball, guitar, surfing, and camping. Climbing has taught me a lot. Most recently the idea is that life is s beyond just “living a long, happy, pain-free life”. Climbing can be dangerous. It is full of falls and failures, painful sharp holds and cracks, but it’s beautiful nonetheless. I also work in pain management, so I can talk about that all day! Please don’t be annoyed at all my ticks on Mountain Project. And come by and say hi at the crag when you see me out there! IG @vincentqpham Steve Bechtel - Climb Strong Austin Bouldering Project Hosts Emilie Hernandez @em.hernandez @texasladycrushers TxLC Website info@texasladycrushers.com Jeremy Arntz @sleepeatclimbrepeat @all_in_beta @beyondtherockpodcast

    Ep 26: Vincent Pham

  5. 11/24/2020

    Ep 25: Ilma Vallée

    Hey there!  I am Ilma, I was born and raised in Lithuania, moved to The United States and joined the Air Force. I have been serving for 13 years and it has taken me on quite the journey. I completed my Bachelors degree at the Air Force Academy and went on to become a military pilot. Whenever I look back upon my life I can’t help but think I’m living the American dream! I plan to climb Mt. Denali in 2021 and am looking to fundraise for a local non-profit organization or school during the ascent. My vision is to raise funds and provide updates for a local organization whose mission is to inspire and better youth members of the community. If you, or someone you know is interested in this partnership opportunity please let us know! Cheers! U.S. Air Force Alpine Ascents International @ilma_val Ilma’s YouTube Channel Ilma's Texas Public Radio Speech Emilie Hernandez @em.hernandez @texasladycrushers TxLC Website info@texasladycrushers.com Jeremy Arntz @sleepeatclimbrepeat @all_in_beta @beyondtherockpodcast

    Ep 25: Ilma Vallée

  6. 11/17/2020

    Ep 24: Tommy Blackwell

    Tommy Blackwell is a native Austin who has been climbing for 26 years. He started at the age of 44 and has done a lot for the Texas climbing community. He's been very involved in trail and hardware maintenance. He's installed routes at the Barton Creek Greenbelt, Georgetown, and Camp Eagle. If you want to learn some history about how some of the most popular limestone got developed, this is the episode to listen to. Enjoy! Atlas Obscura Video (feat. Tommy) Tommy's YouTube Channel Barton Creek Greenbelt Milton Reimers Ranch Georgetown Access Fund Hosts Emilie Hernandez @em.hernandez @texasladycrushers TxLC Website info@texasladycrushers.com Jeremy Arntz @sleepeatclimbrepeat @all_in_beta @beyondtherockpodcast

    Ep 24: Tommy Blackwell

  7. 11/10/2020

    Ep 23: Alyssa Garza

    Alyssa Garza is the Programs Associate for the Texas Climbers Coalition and a Texas Master Naturalist. She became a climber in 2015 when she discovered and fell in love with it while searching for a way to cross-train dance when she became owner of a dance and acting studio. She is a passionate advocate for access to nature, and volunteers as much time as she can to help protect and clean our outdoor spaces as well as educating people to them. She was involved in the permanent protection of Medicine Wall in Texas, and frequently volunteers her time at Government Canyon State Park. Few things bring her greater joy than having the pleasure of introducing new friends to outdoor climbing, and strongly believes in the pay-it-forward attitude towards climbing and outdoor recreation knowledge. Alyssa has a B.A. in Experimental Psychology and now works as a Digital Product Designer. She's hoping to apply her product design knowledge in a way that can help local businesses improve their digital presence to help them stay strong during the pandemic. She thinks ethnobotany is the coolest thing and will likely provide unprompted fun facts on any nature walk or hike. Shout outs Texas Climbers Coalition  Alamo Area Texas Master Naturalists Armadillo Boulders Access Fund Robin O'Leary #saclimbingcrew My loving husband and favorite belayer @memorylag Hosts Emilie Hernandez @em.hernandez @texasladycrushers TxLC Website info@texasladycrushers.com Jeremy Arntz @sleepeatclimbrepeat @all_in_beta @beyondtherockpodcast

    Ep 23: Alyssa Garza

  8. 11/03/2020

    Ep 22: Drew Hulsey

    Hey, my name is Drew Hulsey. I’m a climber from Tennessee looking change the narrative on who can be a climber. I mainly sport climb but I’m starting to love bouldering as well. It’s my goal to show that anyone can climb. Shout outs @drewclimbswalls For the Love of Climbing Podcast featuring Drew Free as Can Be Trailer Leave No Trace Pack. It. Out. monopkt Hosts Emilie Hernandez @em.hernandez @texasladycrushers TxLC Website info@texasladycrushers.com Jeremy Arntz @sleepeatclimbrepeat @all_in_beta @beyondtherockpodcast

    Ep 22: Drew Hulsey
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Rock climbing podcasts are not all made the same, and Beyond the Rock is no different. It's obvious from the moment you start listening and that's what makes it great. Hosts Emilie Hernandez and Jeremy Arntz bring a unique dynamic to listeners as they interview professional and amateur rock climbers from all over the world. The dialogue between hosts and guests can range from what type of chalk one should use, to the deep issues our climbing communities need to change. Check it out and drop a rating and review if you like what you hear.

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  • Creator
    Emilie Hernandez & Jeremy Arntz
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Emilie Hernandez & Jeremy Arntz
  • Show Website
    Beyond The Rock