The Hangout Australian Climbing Podcast

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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. 2d ago

    EP23: Rene Matihas | Misdiagnosed Climbing Injury

    This week I am hanging with Rene Matihas.Rene is a 17yr old competitive climber who found his way into climbing only a short 4 years ago. Since then Rene has competed at a state level, a national level & on the youth world stage representing Australia. His drive and passion for climbing is full of inspiration and he carries such maturity in his tactics that got him to where he is today.So fun speaking to climbers of all ages and hearing their story. LINKS ⁠⁠👉 Support the Climbers Fund⁠ ⁠⁠👉 View Dosage Mug⁠ ⁠⁠👉 Join the Campfire⁠ ⁠⁠👉 Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠👉 Youtube⁠ Go follow Rene HERE Igneous Coaching CHAPTERS0:00 - Intro: Renee Mathias, 17yo youth climber 1:25 - Episode 23 begins 1:29 - Recovering from wrist surgery 2:20 - Surgery recap, first days after 6:37 - Training overload after NSW States 7:53 - GP, ultrasound and MRI scares 9:30 - Kienbock's-like diagnosis confusion 11:44 - Keyhole surgery to investigate 12:38 - The real diagnosis: a tear, misdiagnosed 13:56 - Learning to move his hand again 14:53 - Silver linings and staying positive 16:33 - Perspective on injuries and setbacks 17:18 - Recovery timeline and hand exercises 18:31 - Turning to no-hand slab climbing 19:34 - Considering taking the year off 34:21 - Finland's shopping-mall climbing gym 34:45 - Visiting Burden boulder 36:52 - Double dyno attempt on the world's first V17 38:18 - How remote and bizarre Burden is 39:14 - Grandpa Peabody boulder story 53:18 - Cross-training with a Pilates reformer 54:38 - Training with intention 55:17 - Jim Pope's quote on falling and analysis 1:02:23 - What coaching means beyond "getting better" 1:03:21 - Melbourne's soft climbing culture 1:04:07 - How overseas coaches push harder 1:05:35 - Coaching with Maria, emotional support 1:13:05 - Not knowing your limit until you're pushed 1:14:11 - Building a bigger "bubble" of what's possible 1:17:41 - Bringing Melbourne's strongest climbers together 1:18:11 - Bored Mondays at Urban Climb Collingwood 1:19:19 - Fun as the biggest training motivator 1:23:12 - The friend who doesn't chase grades 1:26:09 - Building The Hangout and Aussie climbing culture 1:27:23 - Wanting more recognition for comp experiences 1:29:38 - Easing anxiety for first-time competitors 1:30:13 - This or that: strength vs endurance 1:42:33 - This or that: solo session vs training partner 1:42:59 - This or that: four-by-fours vs circuits 1:43:17 - Borrowing Angus's harness for his first lead climb 1:44:14 - Learning to lead climb in two and a half weeks 1:52:25 - Why he got into coaching 1:53:06 - How the name "Igneous" came to be 1:57:12 - This or that: stiff vs soft shoes 1:58:15 - Taking 2026 comps off to focus on strength 1:59:26 - German climbers' intimidation tactics 2:00:54 - Most confident and most nervous comps 2:05:30 - Wrapping up and thank yous 2:07:35 - Outro KEYWORDS Rene Mathias, youth climbing, wrist injury, hand surgery, misdiagnosis, Kienbock's disease, coaching, Igneous coaching, Quartz discount code, Angus, Melbourne climbing culture, Youth World Championships, Finland, China, Burden boulder, V17, slab climbing, buzzer beater, Vic State Titles, mentorship, training capacity, Pilates cross-training, The Hangout podcast, Patreon, Australian climbing

    EP23: Rene Matihas | Misdiagnosed Climbing Injury

  2. Sep 14

    E08: HangTimes | Rose Weller Doubles Down, Ryan Adds Another 9a & Mana Media Launches

    In this episode of The HangTimes, Toms speaks about the BIG news happening around the country. LINKS ⁠⁠👉 Support the Climbers Fund⁠ ⁠⁠👉 View Dosage Mug⁠ ⁠⁠👉 Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠👉 Youtube⁠ GUEST LINKS  https://www.instagram.com/rosee.w/ https://www.instagram.com/sasha_gerzha/ https://www.instagram.com/ryan.sklenica/ https://www.instagram.com/mana.climbing/ The Big Cheese FA Video CHAPTERS 0:00 – Intro: Howdy Hang Dogs 0:15 – Injury Update: Popped Finger on Jimmy Smyrk's Bayside Boulder 1:05 – The Diagnosis: A Call with Bryce (Lumbrical Strain) 1:46 – Silver Linings: Rehab, Cardio & Training the Weak Link 2:39 – News Roundup Begins ("Cheesy Mondays") 2:55 – Rose Weller Sends The Big Cheese (34) + Little Baby Cheese (34) in 5 Days 4:19 – Sasha's Hangtime Debut: Little Baby Cheese (34) 5:04 – Throwback: Daniel Fisher's FA of The Big Cheese (10 Years On) 6:09 – Ryan Sends Another 9A: "God of Dreams" (35) 7:28 – New Media Alert: Manna Climbing Launches (Sam Stodart, Dylan Parks, Marley Farquharson) 8:16 – "Going Gariwerd": Grampians Trip Video Drops on Patreon 8:44 – Marley Repeats Sam Healy's Bloodwood Betrayal (V13 Highball) 9:12 – Comp Season Heads-Up: Skyward x Olio (October) 9:25 – Cal Returns From Africa/Rocklands with an FA: "Bosholoza" (V12) 10:17 – Outro, Thanks & Patreon Shoutout KEYWORDS Australian climbing, bouldering, The Hangout Podcast, finger injury, lumbrical strain, climbing rehab, Nowra, Nowra climbing, Rose Weller, Little Baby Cheese, The Big Cheese, 34 , Sasha, Ryan, God of Dreams, 9A boulder, Daniel Fisher, Manna Climbing, Sam Stodart, Dylan Parks, Marleyy Farquharson, Grampians, Going Gariwerd, Bloodwood Betrayal, V13 highball, Sam Healy, Skyward, Olio comp, Cal, Rocklands, Bosholoza, V12, first ascent, Patreon, Hangout Climbing Fund

    E08: HangTimes | Rose Weller Doubles Down, Ryan Adds Another 9a & Mana Media Launches

  3. Sep 7

    EP22: Coach Moriah 2.0 | Reviewing My Training Plan

    This week I am Hanging with my coach, Moriah. The Hangouts second return guest returns to breakdown my recent training plan and tips. Having a training plan from a coach made my entry into training much for seemless than usual. At the point of recording this, I was my most consistent, dedicated, confident climber I had been in years. Now upon releasing, life has fruited. My time funnelling into creative projects & connection. Has been nice. Enjoy this ep and I hope it comes at the time you need it 🙏 LINKS ⁠👉 Support the Climbers Fund ⁠👉 View Dosage Mug ⁠👉 Join the Campfire ⁠👉 Instagram ⁠👉 Youtube GUEST LINKS ⁠⁠👉 Moriah's Instagram ⁠⁠👉 Coach Moriah Website CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Intro & Recap00:03:18 - Shoutout to Sequence App00:07:36 - Setting the Goal - The First In-Person Session00:09:41 - Breath & Tension00:15:19 - Rewriting the "First Climb of the Day"00:19:05 - The Psychology of Fear & Falling00:23:15 - Body Morphology & Individualized Training00:35:52 - Route Reading as a Skill00:39:11 - Static vs. Dynamic Movement & Emotional Regulation00:42:31 - Training Block One in Practice00:53:11 - Coaching Philosophy - "Teaching to Fish"01:01:33 - The Blue Mountains Trip - Part 101:09:12 - The Blue Mountains Trip - Part 2: Reframing "Performance Days"01:19:44 - The "Bravery Muscle" & Risk Fatigue01:31:26 - Reviewing Block One & Progressive Overload Myths01:38:09 - Planning Training Block Two & Closing Thoughts KEYWORDS Climbing coaching, training program, Sequence app, progressive overload, consistency, block pulls, repeaters, breathwork, tension, fall practice, fear of falling, self-fulfilling prophecy, bravery muscle, risk fatigue, decision paralysis, route reading, footwork, static vs dynamic climbing, morphology/body type training, emotional regulation, "teaching to fish," accountability, Blue Mountains, psych vs. respect for rock, performance day, base training, strength and conditioning, injury/accident recovery, sport climbing, bouldering, coach-client relationship, Australian climbing community

    EP22: Coach Moriah 2.0 | Reviewing My Training Plan

  4. Aug 31

    E07: HangTimes | Australia's Hardest Trad Line, Another 'Punk in the Gym' & Vertical Life

    In this episode of The HangTimes, Tom speaks about the latest Big News happening around the Hangout. Wrapping up this fortnight, there is a bit happening but I am always looking for more! Please send me what you're up to would love to let the listeners know whats happening around the country. LINKS ⁠👉 SUPPORT THE SHOW⁠ ⁠👉 VIEW MERCH⁠ ⁠👉 FOLLOW / SUBSCRIBE ⁠ ⁠👉 THE HANGOUT INSTAGRAM⁠ ⁠👉 THE HANGOUT YOUTUBE⁠ CHAPTERS 0:00 - welcome back to The Hang Times0:24 - joining Vertical Life as a columnist2:30 - writing the Rock News column, no AI just handwritten4:45 - Oliver Schmidt sends Australia's hardest trad route5:28 - Wicked Man, grade 33, Freycinet Tasmania6:58 - hoping to get Ollie on the podcast7:44 - Domen repeats Punks in the Gym8:10 - history of Punks in the Gym, FA by Wolfgang Güllich in 19859:27 - inviting anyone who's climbed Punks onto the show9:53 - Patreon shoutout and hangout mugs KEYWORDS Hang Times, Vertical Life magazine, Rock News column, Oliver Schmidt, Wicked Man, Freycinet, Tasmania, trad climbing, grade 33, Domen, Red Bull athlete, Punks in the Gym, Mount Arapiles, Wolfgang Güllich, first ascent 1985, Australian climbing news, Patreon, hangout mugs Keep enjoying life. Hang again soon, Tommy G

    E07: HangTimes | Australia's Hardest Trad Line, Another 'Punk in the Gym' & Vertical Life

  5. Aug 23

    EP21: Ethan Morf (CAN) | Youngest Person to Climb Freerider (El Cap) in a Day

    This Week I am Hanging with Ethan Morf. Ethan is a Canadian climber who spent some time in Australia last year. He climbed in the Blue Mountains, Arapiles Dyuritte and the Grampians along his journey. He is also part responsible for the now iconic video "Sneaky Snake", an homage to Aus climbing films. The film follows the elusive German Oliver Schmidt and his 2nd ascent of a Lee Cossey route Sneaky Snake (33) on Taipan. LINKS👉 SUPPORT THE SHOW 👉 VIEW MERCH 👉 FOLLOW / SUBSCRIBE  👉 THE HANGOUT INSTAGRAM 👉 THE HANGOUT YOUTUBE GUEST LINKS 📸 Ethan Morf Socials 🎥 Sneaky Snake Video 🎬 Etah Morf Youtube CHAPTERS 0:00 - intro & Patreon/Apple tax warning2:42 - guest intro: Ethan Morph4:56 - how Ethan got into climbing10:52 - how the Australia trip came together13:20 - Blue Mountains climbing & injury16:04 - old finger injury in Nowra18:42 - first look at Taipan Wall22:58 - meeting Oliver Schmidt24:08 - making Sneaky Snake29:12 - behind the scenes with director Sophie32:26 - the single-push meal attempt34:53 - shoutout to Hayden's crew36:21 - heading to Patagonia (Coche Mo), heel injury39:07 - scale of the walls39:54 - deciding to attempt a first ascent40:35 - finding the line in La Paloma42:17 - ground-up ethic & borrowed gear44:31 - the six-person team45:32 - learning to aid climb47:30 - the crux pitch48:21 - Rachel's 40ft fall54:00 - naming the route56:38 - worst route name ever (RMF)58:00 - falling for South American climbing59:55 - Australian Embassy camp & dirtbag scene1:03:35 - wanting to visit Tasmania1:06:16 - Pines characters & wildlife1:11:12 - soloing & Mr Chicken squeeze1:14:55 - committing to the dirtbag life1:15:50 - Free Rider in a day1:17:18 - why the one-day push1:19:10 - reaction to the send going semi-viral1:20:08 - representing hometown Summerland1:24:21 - Bishop vs Smith Rock1:27:46 - why Bishop's easy to live in1:32:37 - climbing media philosophy1:34:34 - climbing culture: fun vs seriousness1:37:17 - wrap up & upcoming film1:38:03 - camera gear talk1:41:18 - rigging/filming logistics1:44:07 - dream gear (35mm/Super 8)1:46:29 - future projects1:47:37 - closing thanks KEYWORDS Ethan Morph, Oliver Schmidt, Sneaky Snake, Free Rider, El Cap, Yosemite, Grampians, Taipan Wall, Blue Mountains, Elphinstone, Nowra, Coche Mo, Patagonia, La Paloma, first ascent, aid climbing, ground-up ethic, beaks, big wall, Rachel Ball, Summerland, Okanagan, dirtbag climbing, Bishop, Smith Rock, Tasmania, mini-DV, climbing films, stoke Thank you for supporting and listening, Hang again soon, Tommy G

    EP21: Ethan Morf (CAN) | Youngest Person to Climb Freerider (El Cap) in a Day

  6. Aug 16

    EO6: HangTimes | V13s, Flashes, 8c+ FA and Money Money Money Comp

    In this episode of The HangTimes, Tom speaks about the latest Big News happening around the Hangout. Wrapping up this fortnight, there is a bit happening but I am always looking for more! Please send me what your up to, would love to let the listeners know whats happening around the country. LINKS👉 SUPPORT THE SHOW 👉 VIEW MERCH 👉 FOLLOW / SUBSCRIBE  👉 THE HANGOUT INSTAGRAM 👉 THE HANGOUT YOUTUBE CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro & Tahitian Thrust project update 02:03 - Rocklands roundup 05:52 - Skyward Climbing's "Money Comp" 07:59 - Queensland 2026 Lead State Titles recap 09:14 - Patreon / Hangout Climbing Fund KEYWORDS Australian climbing, bouldering, Rocklands, Tahitian Thrust, Cathedral Range, V13, Mandala, Fred Nicole, Money Comp, Skywood Climbing, Olio Hold Maker, Queensland Lead State Titles, competition climbing, route setting, Patreon, Hangout Climbing Fund, Cal Mather, Jimmy Smyrk, Claire Hall

  7. Aug 9

    EP20: Tom O'Halloran | Aussie Icon & Pioneer

    This week I am Hanging with Tom O'Halloran, So excited to be at episode 20! Not just because of this incredible guest but because so much is happening! Today The Hangout "Climbers Fund" goes live, along with ways to support the show (Patreon) & our first product drop - the Dosage Mug 'Fuel Your Stoke'. Plenty happening behind the scenes here and plenty more to go, thank you for supporting an showing how much people care about climbing down under. This weeks guest though! Tom O'Halloran is already a legend in Aus climbing. He has a stacked resume; he has represented Australia in the green and gold at World Cups, he was the first male Aus climber to represent Australia at the Olympics, he has bouldered at a V15 level and has FA'd a 36 (9a+) one of Australias hardest routes. But thats just his climbing, what Tom has done for the sport has lifted us all up. Constantly being an incredible role model, advocate and inspiration for everyone following his footsteps. Please enjoy this episode with the man, Tom O'Halloran. LINKS👉 SUPPORT THE SHOW 👉 VIEW MERCH 👉 FOLLOW / SUBSCRIBE  👉 THE HANGOUT INSTAGRAM 👉 THE HANGOUT YOUTUBE GUEST LINKS 📸 TOMS INSTAGRAM 🎥 TOMS YOUTUBE CHAPTERS 00:00 — Intro: Patreon launch, Hangout Climbing Fund & the Dosage Mug02:53 — Welcoming Tom O'Halloran04:19 — Humble beginnings: climbing the mango tree before he knew it was a sport06:51 — Staying childlike: chasing feeling over grades08:39 — The Hump of Trouble spiral: when a project takes over your head11:07 — 2016 burnout: Kitten Mittens, Baker's Dozen & walking away to surf14:39 — 2024 burnout round two: trail running as a reset30:33 — Owning the big emotions after a fall36:02 — The Silo Wall "wobbly": learning to laugh at yourself38:18 — "That's the best I could do": self-compassion under pressure40:10 — Releasing expectations: the move in front of you45:23 — Creative outlets: YouTube, content & staying authentic1:02:01 — Getting his first-ever coach, and why accountability matters1:03:42 — Family rhythm, injuries & the years-long Sneaky Old Fox saga1:09:59 — Dream link-up at Perry's Lookdown: leaving space for magic1:10:39 — What are you willing to sacrifice? Climbing in context of family1:15:02 — "Climbing is 20% of my life"1:17:18 — The Olympic decision1:31:00 — Tokyo: one of the best and worst climbing experiences of his life1:33:34 — Inside the Olympic bubble: COVID rules, quarantine, the comedown1:37:34 — The future of Australian climbing & funding2:12:19 — Closing wisdom: love it, live it, take action KEYWORDS Tom O'Halloran, Australian climbing, Olympic climbing, bouldering, Wheel of Life V15, Hump of Trouble, sport climbing Australia, climbing burnout, climbing mindset, climbing psychology, Blue Mountains climbing, Perry's Lookdown, first ascent Australia, climbing and family, work-life balance athlete, Tokyo Olympics climbing, climbing coach, climbing motivation, trail running recovery, The Hangout podcast Hang soon, Tommy G

    EP20: Tom O'Halloran | Aussie Icon & Pioneer

  8. Aug 2

    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

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