The Hangout Australian Climbing Podcast

The Hangout

Join Tom in this adventure to bring climbers together through stories, conversations, and shared experience – unlocking potential, deepening connection, and building a stronger, more conscious Aussie climbing community.

  1. 6d ago

    E05: HangTimes | Big News!

    In this episode of The HangTimes, Tom speaks about the latest Big News happening around the Hangout. I have been invested in this project for 19 months. Filling a gap in Australia climbing media. I hope what it is i bring to you every week in something special. My dreams are BIG and they are only getting started. Support me and the community along the way. Hang again soon, Tommy G

  2. Jul 26

    EP19: Cal Mather & Dany Carline | Our First Return Guest & a Special Guest

    This week I am Hanging with Cal Mather & Dany Carline. Fan favourite Cal is our first return guest on the show, excited to bring him back BUT ...he aint alone. Dany Carline, Cals fiancé, joins us and brings a great perspective to the convo. We wanted this to be more discussion than question and answer. Excited to bring you it. If you are enjoying the show, please rate or give it a share LINKS 👉 FOLLOW / SUBSCRIBE  👉 THE HANGOUT INSTAGRAM 👉 THE HANGOUT YOUTUBE GUEST LINKS 📸  Cal Mather 🎥 Cal Mather Videos 📸  Dany Chanda CHAPTERS 00:00 – 2:36 — Cold open: cats sped up, banned Spotify playlists, and podcast ground rules ("no babies in the box") 2:36 – 6:04 — Intro: welcome to The Hangout, meet Cal, Danny & Tom (aka "DTC") 6:04 – 7:10 — Engagement announcement & setting up the episode's theme: relationships and climbing 7:10 – 17:03 — Does striving to improve as a climber make you a better person? 17:03 – 20:37 — Whose priorities win: compromising on trips (Nashville, Moab, the Cambodia/UK holiday) 20:37 – 23:07 — Climbing as identity: sponsorships, ambassadorships, and self-imposed pressure 23:07 – 25:23 — Filming for yourself vs. sharing online; Danny's shifting relationship with climbing 25:23 – 29:58 — Danny's origin story: from "supporting the boys" to falling in love with climbing (Font, Switzerland) 29:58 – 33:01 — Introducing other people to climbing; balancing solo vs. shared trips (New Zealand, Switzerland) 33:01 – 41:56 — Long distance and solo trips: Hayley's perspective, independence, and codependence 41:56 – 44:36 — The limits of long distance; the ten-day silent retreat story begins 44:36 – 53:11 — Pivoting to Development: Cal's history putting up new routes ( Edge of Tomorrow) 53:11 – 58:14 — Cal's "vision": how he scouts, evaluates, and finds new lines 58:14 – 1:03:06 — Developing Dead by Dawn (V14) and the strange sadness of finally sending it 1:03:06 – 1:05:07 — parallel journey: P***y Power and the "Hate to Love" project 1:05:07 – 1:09:11 — "Should vs. can," and valuing process over grade (Tom's rope project tangent) 1:09:11 – 1:13:00 — Tangent: the silent retreat's "day six/day seven" pattern and "starting again" 1:13:00 – 1:15:18 — Opportunity cost, links, and why sharp climbs aren't worth it anymore 1:15:18 – 1:22:05 — Purity of line vs. accessibility when developing (Slippery Nipple, the Dead by Dawn stand debate) 1:22:05 – 1:26:24 — The ethics of stand starts and retroactive stands 1:26:24 – 1:29:53 — Retroactive stands continued: the Dream Time example 1:29:53 – 1:31:18 — Wrapping up and taking a break 1:31:18 – 1:33:24 — Outro and thank-yous 1:33:24 – 1:37:20 — Bonus post-show chat: partners, Pilates, and encouraging new climbers KEYWORDS Rock climbing podcast, bouldering podcast, climbing lifestyle, outdoor adventure podcast, Australian climbing, Grampians climbing, adventure sports podcast, Grampians bouldering, first ascent, bouldering development, new route development, V14 boulder, hard bouldering Australia, extreme sports interview, adventure athlete podcast, exploring new terrain, wilderness climbing, how to balance climbing and relationships, what is a stand start in climbing, developing new boulders Grampians, climbing identity and sponsorship pressure, silent retreat climbing mindset.

  3. Jul 19

    E04: HangTimes | Alex Megos Down Under, Young Guns & New Australian Record

    In this episode of The HangTimes, Tom disccuses the latest events surrounding AUSclimbing. - Alex Megos returns to Australia after 13 years away. - Mika (age 12) has one hell of a trip in Nowra. - Hayden Barton sets new Australian speed record (5:47) Excited to bring you all this news happening across the country and abroad. Thank you all for listening, supporting and being a part of the Hangout Community. CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro / Welcome to The Hang Times 0:48 - Alex Megos is back in Australia (2013 trip recap – first 9a "Retired and Extremely Dangerous") 2:23 - Tom O'Halloran repeats the route & Australia's first 36 (9a+) 3:13 - Megos's 2015 trip – "Schweinebaumeln" 25 (9a) 3:58 - "Wheel of Life" repeat & the route-grade vs boulder-grade debate 4:17 - "Wheelchair" link-up & why boulders don't get route grades 5:18 - What separates a route from a boulder? (open question to listeners) 5:43 - Megos's current Australian trip – Nowra plans & open projects 6:33 - Megos sends Fat" (33 / 8C) 7:10 - Ryan repeats "Trans Fat" the next day (the "international tick-list" trend) 7:58 - Shoutout to Ryan's contribution to Australian climbing 8:19 - Speculating on what's next for Megos 8:52 - Mika (12yo) sends Iron Man, Weapon of Choice & Spoon Man 9:16 - Supporting young climbers / news has been quiet lately 9:46 - Aussie climbers making waves in Rocklands 10:08 - New Australian speed climbing record intro 10:44 - Hayden Barton breaks the national speed record 11:09 - Breaking down Hayden's time (5.47s) 11:38 - Outro – next episode teaser (returning guest + fiancée) 12:13 - Sign-off LINKS 👉 FOLLOW / SUBSCRIBE  👉 THE HANGOUT INSTAGRAM 👉 THE HANGOUT YOUTUBE KEYWORDS Alex Megos, Shawn Bouldering, The Hangout Podcast, The Hang Times, Australian climbing, climbing news, rock climbing Australia, sport climbing, bouldering, Retired and Extremely Dangerous, Excuse My German, Elphinstone, Wheel of Life, Wheelchair boulder, 9a climbing, 9a+ climbing, V15 boulder, Tom O'Halloran, Hump of Trouble, Lee Cossey, Ryan, Nowra climbing, Trans Fat 33, Grampians climbing, Hollow Mountain, Micah young climber, Iron Man 28, Weapon of Choice, Spoon Man, youth climbing, Rocklands, Hayden Barton, speed climbing record, Australian speed record, climbing podcast, climbing achievements, first ascent, route repeat, climbing community Australia

  4. Jul 12

    EP18: Sam Junker | Route Setting for the IFSC

    This week I am Hanging with Sam Junker. Sam has been around Australian climbing for 15 years. He has built longevity not just in partaking in the sport but in building a career in Australian climbing. Sam is the example that we can create careers in the Australian climbing community and gives me hope for the dreams that I have in building out this project. I want to be in this for a long time and speaking to Sam has given me so much motivation of its possibilities. If you are enjoying the show, dont forget to rate the show and share the show with your friends! Means the world to me that I have regular listeners! More is also welcomewd though! .... :) LINKS 👉 FOLLOW / SUBSCRIBE  👉 THE HANGOUT INSTAGRAM 👉 THE HANGOUT YOUTUBE GUEST LINKS 📸  Sam Junker CHAPTERS 0:00 - Tom's Return to the Grampians 4:13 - Sam's Climbing Origin Story 9:20 - Finding Community Through Climbing 13:15 - Building a Career in the Climbing Industry 17:24 - How Route Setting Has Changed 24:05 - The Future of Indoor Climbing & MoonBoards 35:41 - Why Route Setting is an Art Form 39:23 - The Dream Call-Up to the IFSC World Cup 44:24 - Inside Para Climbing Route Setting 56:38 - The Hardest Project Sam Has Ever Worked On 1:00:20 - Losing a Fingertip & Recovering 1:09:10 - Building Climbing Gyms Across Australia 1:17:15 - Creativity, Art & Movement 1:22:30 - Longevity in Climbing 1:27:20 - Final Reflections KEYWORDS Sam Junker, The Hangout Podcast, Australian climbing, rock climbing, route setting, route setter, IFSC, IFSC World Cup, Innsbruck, Para Climbing, adaptive climbing, climbing gyms, indoor climbing, bouldering, lead climbing, competition climbing, climbing community, Grampians, Cliffhanger, Hardrock, Walltopia, MoonBoard, climbing holds, climbing volumes, gym building, climbing industry, climbing careers, climbing coaching, mentoring, flow state, creative movement, climbing art, climbing design, Australian climbers, Brisbane 2032 Olympics, climbing podcast, climbing culture, climbing storytelling, climbing inspiration, outdoor climbing, sport climbing Hang again soon, Tom

  5. Jul 5

    E03: HangTimes | Shawn Raboutou FA, V10 at 10 & Rethinking Chalk

    In this episode of The HangTimes: 🔥 10-year-old Alby Rezk becomes Australia's youngest V10 climbers after sending The Viking in the Grampians. 🔥 Shaun Raboutou quietly establishes a brand new V14 in Nowra before Aussies own Ryan Sklenica secures the second ascent. 🔥 Open Project launches a new initiative to rethink chalk distribution and reduce waste across Australian climbing gyms. 🔥 Plus, Australia's biggest indoor climbing prize pool is announced with $15,000 up for grabs. If you enjoy keeping up with everything happening around Australian climbing, subscribe and join us every fortnight. LINKS 👉 FOLLOW / SUBSCRIBE  👉 THE HANGOUT INSTAGRAM 👉 THE HANGOUT YOUTUBE GUEST LINKS 📸  Alby Rezk 📸 Ryan Sklenica 📸 Open Project 🗞️ OP Press - Rethinking Chalk 📸 Olio x Skywood $15,000 Prize CHAPTERS 0:00 - Welcome to Hang Times #3 0:11 - 10-Year-Old Alby Climbs V10 1:30 - Why Alby Loves Climbing 2:39 - How Alby Sent The Viking (V10) 3:56 - Why The Viking Is His Favourite Boulder 4:20 - The Future of Australian Climbing 4:55 - Shauwn Raboutou's New Australian V14 6:07 - Ryan Sklenica Repeats the Line 8:20 - Open Project Film Competition Returns 8:59 - Could Chalk Be About to Change? 10:20 - Australia's Biggest Indoor Prize Pool 11:08 - Closing Thoughts KEYWORDS Australian climbing, rock climbing news, bouldering, Grampians, Alby Rezk, The Viking V10, young climber, Shawn Raboutou, Ryan Sklenica, Australian bouldering, first ascent, Open Project, climbing films, climbing chalk, sustainable climbing, indoor climbing competition, Skywood Climbing, Olio, Australian climbing community, Bouldering Australia, outdoor climbing, climbing media, climbing podcast, Hang Times, The Hangout, climbing news Australia, V14 Australia, hardest climbs Australia, competition climbing, rock climbing podcast.

  6. Jun 28

    EP17: Owen May & Jay-T | G-Wood Crew

    This week I am Hanging with Owen May & Jay-T from the G-wood Crew. G-wood was created over 20 years ago by the psyched Jay-T and his South Australia climbing mates. With no commercial gyms around they took it into their own hands to build a home wall in Goodwood SA. The now staple in the Adelaide scene Gwood has created an environment of show up, try hard and support that process. If you are enjoying the show HIT THAT RATE BUTTON gives us a glowing review. LINKS ⁠👉 FOLLOW / SUBSCRIBE ⁠ ⁠👉 THE HANGOUT INSTAGRAM⁠ ⁠👉 THE HANGOUT YOUTUBE⁠ GUEST LINKS Owen May Instagram Jay-T Instagram G-wood Instagram G-wood Film G-wood Shop CHAPTERS 0:00 – Welcome Back 2:41 – Growing Up Climbing 8:15 – Finding G Wood 15:02 – Building a Community 22:47 – The Home Wall Evolution 31:18 – Lessons From Training 39:55 – The Australian Scene 48:12 – Outdoor Projects 57:30 – Injuries & Setbacks 1:08:44 – Why People Keep Climbing 1:20:03 – Future Plans 1:31:47 – Quick Fire Questions 1:38:15 – Final Thoughts KEYWORDS Rock climbing, Bouldering, Australian climbing, Climbing podcast, The Hangout Podcast, Climbing community, G Wood, Adelaide climbing, Home climbing wall, Spray wall, MoonBoard, Training board, Climbing progression, Climbing mindset, Climbing culture, Climbing friendships, Outdoor bouldering, Indoor climbing, Climbing gym, Route setting, Climbing training, Strength training, Finger strength, Climbing projects, Climbing lifestyle, Australian boulderers, Community climbing, Local climbing scene, Climbing motivation, Climbing stories, Personal growth, Adventure, Outdoor adventure, Climbing philosophy, Performance climbing, Climbing experiences, Fear of failure, Confidence, Resilience, Healthy competition, Long-term progression, Weekend warriors, Elite climbers, Grassroots climbing, Climbing history, Australian bouldering scene, Climbing conversation, Training consistency, Passion for climbing, Climbing inspiration, Community over grades, Home gym, Climbing partnerships, Board climbing, Climbing mentorship, Australian outdoor climbing, Climbing media, Beyond the grades, Climbing journey, Climbing identity, The Hangout.

  7. Jun 21

    E02: HANGTIMES | Nowra Gets Cheesier, Oce Gets More Bling & Ollie Schmidt Continues His Aus Tour

    In this episode of The Hangtimes: Tom discusses the latest events surrounding AUS climbing media. - Ocean Mckenzie gets another podium. - Para-Team in Innsbruck shine bright in green & gold. - George Eddy & Rose Weller add some cheese to Nowra. - Ollie Schmidt FAs route on Taipan wall, Grampians. - Bolder26, South Australia's largest Community comp by Beyond Bouldering. This is so fun for me bringing you the things I love to hear. Lets share this community and share the incredible things that this community does! LINKS 👉 FOLLOW / SUBSCRIBE  👉 THE HANGOUT INSTAGRAM 👉 THE HANGOUT YOUTUBE STORY LINKS Oceania Mckenzie Sarah Larcombe Ollie Schmidt George Eddy Rose Weller Beyond Bouldering Chapters 0:00 – Aussie Success in Innsbruck0:41 – Green & Gold Momentum1:12 – Olli's Australian Rampage2:05 – The German Enigma3:00 – Cheesecake Repeated3:25 – Cheese Knees Falls4:00 – Boulder 26 Preview4:49 – JT's Big Weekend5:17 – Australian Climbing Is Thriving KEYWORDS Hang Times, Australian climbing, Oceania Mackenzie, Innsbruck World Cup, Boulder World Cup, Australian team, Sarah Larcombe, Ollie Schmidt, Grampians climbing, Taipan Wall, Slithering Heights, Sirocco, Pythonesque, Malcolm Matheson, Lightweight Baby, Tiger Cat, Nowra climbing, Cheesecake 33, George Eddy, Rose Weller, Cheese Knees 32, First female ascent, Boulder 26, Beyond Bouldering, JayT, Owen May, South Australian climbing, Competition climbing, Sport climbing, Climbing news.

  8. Jun 14

    EP16: Sam Gullifer | Narcosis Broke Him ... or Did it?

    This week I am Hanging with Sam Gullifer. Sam is a young gun climber with a stacked resume already. His life was wrapped around climbing until .... On the way to a comp he jumped on Narcosis (30) in Nowra where after a deep pocket move heard that dreaded snap and felt his tendon roll up his forearm. This was "The Pocket That Broke Me" same says in his feature film on Openprojects youtube. But the journey continued, after saying no to surgery - Sam found a way back. Got strong and returned to send Narcosis (spoiler*). A great story, enjoy this inspirational episode with Sam. If you are enjoying the show HIT THAT RATE BUTTON gives us a glowing review. LINKS 👉 FOLLOW / SUBSCRIBE  👉 THE HANGOUT INSTAGRAM 👉 THE HANGOUT YOUTUBE GUEST LINKS 📸 Sam Gullifer CHAPTERS 0:00 - Welcome & Introducing Sam 2:30 - Growing Up Climbing 5:45 - Competition Climbing & Boulder Lab 9:15 - Routes vs Boulders 12:30 - Outdoor Climbing & Finding Motivation 16:45 - Home Walls, Training & Staying Psyched 21:03 - Inside Sam's Home Wall 22:05 - The Narcosis Story Begins 23:02 - Finding Narcosis 23:44 - The Injury That Changed Everything 24:51 - Misdiagnosis & MRI Results 25:37 - Surgeons Say It Can't Be Fixed 26:16 - Choosing Another Path 26:52 - First Attempts at Climbing Again 27:40 - Facing Doubt & Uncertainty 28:40 - Watching Progress Return 29:25 - The Thailand Turning Point 30:13 - Learning a New Way to Climb 31:12 - Phantom Limb Training 32:42 - The Power of the Mind 33:13 - Pulling Hard Again 34:03 - Why Narcosis Became a Film 35:20 - Running Through Recovery 38:41 - Taking Breaks From Climbing 39:00 - The Danger of Attachment 40:12 - You Are Not Your Climbing 41:12 - Failures As Teachers 42:12 - Would He Change Anything? 43:46 - Overcoming Doubt 44:21 - The Importance of Trying 45:26 - Building Self-Belief 46:15 - Eliminating Doubt Before Pressure 48:11 - Returning to Narcosis 49:23 - Making the Film 51:22 - Sending Narcosis 52:21 - Winning Open Projects 54:12 - Supporting Australian Climbing 56:37 - What's Next? 59:14 - Dreaming of an Australian Climbing Lap 1:00:09 - Why Outdoor Climbing Matters 1:01:29 - Finding Meaning Beyond Climbing 1:02:15 - The Biggest Lesson 1:03:43 - Advice for Injured Climbers 1:05:10 - How Sam Found Climbing 1:06:47 - Coaches Who Changed Everything 1:07:41 - Passing It Forward Through Coaching 1:09:12 - Living The Dirtbag Dream 1:11:35 - Van Life Logistics 1:13:02 - Why The Grampians Are Special 1:17:00 - Route Climbing Goals 1:20:20 - Routes vs Boulders Revisited 1:22:08 - Keeping The Psyche Alive 1:23:13 - Final Reflections 1:24:49 - Outro KEYWORDS Narcosis, climbing injury, tendon rupture, sport climbing, Australian climbing, climbing comeback, climbing mindset, self-belief, resilience, recovery journey, injury rehabilitation, phantom limb therapy, climbing psychology, mental toughness, attachment, non-attachment, climbing identity, outdoor climbing, Grampians climbing, Arapiles, Nowra climbing, route climbing, coaching climbers, youth coaching, climbing film, Open Projects, Australian climbing culture, running, personal growth, adversity, redemption story, climbing motivation, climbing philosophy, performance mindset, dirtbag lifestyle, van life, climbing community, overcoming setbacks.

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