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**Dirtbag State of Mind podcast, from The Climbing Zine**

A climbing podcast from The Climbing Zine

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Kings, Queens, and GOATS by Luke Mehall Oct 09, 2026

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Luke Mehall reads his story, Dancing With The Queen, published in Volume 22 of The Climbing Zine.

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photo of Dave Marcinowski on SOGO, Cave Wall West, Indian Creek by Luke Mehall

Gravity Is A Law with Barry Blanchard Sep 25, 2026

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Luke speaks with Barry Blanchard, a veteran climber, alpinist, and mountain guide. Blanchard's new book: The Echo, Stories From The Edge of Survival was just published. He kicks off his book tour at the Yosemite Facelift this week.

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Photo of Barry Blanchard by Steve House

For The Love of Bears Ears by Luke Mehall Sep 11, 2026

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Luke Mehall reads "For The Love of Bears Ears" from his book, The Desert, a dirtbag climbing book.

Our season finale for Season 8.

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Photo of the author on Softman Splitter, Cave Wall, Indian Creek by Dane Molinaro

Long Live The Dirtbag with Cedar Wright Aug 20, 2026

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At long last Cedar Wright joins the Dirtbag State of Mind podcast!

We discuss Yosemite, The Stone Monkeys, The Dirtbag Fund, and much, much more.

Plus new music from Devin Dabney, a preview of our next mixtape.

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Turkey Shooter and The Legend of Creeksgiving Aug 07, 2026

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Luke is joined by Shaun Matusewicz, Tim Foulkes, and Dave Marcinowski for a podcast on the rituals of Creeksgiving. Most notably the Turkey Shooter, half marathon race, which includes the South Six Shooter tower.

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Climbing Stewardship: A Forever Project with Erik Murdock Jul 16, 2026

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Erik Murdock, the Deputy Director, Programs, Policy & Government Affairs of the Access Fund, returns to the podcast. We discuss all things climbing advocacy: no climbing area too big, no area too small.

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Surviving Abuse, and Thriving After with Fallon Rowe Jul 04, 2026

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Luke has a conversation with Fallon Rowe, author of the new memoir Pay No Mind: a memoir of climbing, abuse, and Survival.

Fallon also contributed to The Climbing Zine, Volume 20.

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ASCA: Keeping Our Bolts Safe with Nate Liles (Dirtbag Classic) Jun 13, 2026

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The American Safe Climbing Association (ASCA) is the leading bolt replacement group in the United States. This conversation with Nate Liles, highlights the history and work of ASCA, and the nuance that goes along with all things bolts.

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The Dirtbags Aren’t Dead, They’re Just in Mexico Part 2 May 30, 2026

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Luke Mehall reads his essay from Volume 26 of The Climbing Zine.

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The Dark Wizard Whisperer with Jim Hurst May 10, 2026

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Luke chats with Jim Hurst, a dear friend of Dean Potter's, from the new Dark Wizard film.

Our sponsors for this episode:

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