Luke Mehall

Dirtbag State of Mind podcast, from The Climbing Zine

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A climbing podcast from The Climbing Zine

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Luke Mehall

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Surviving Abuse, and Thriving After with Fallon Rowe 04.07.2026 1:05:01

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. Our sponsors for this episode: Patagonia: Check out the new Big Wall Kit http://www.patagonia.com/ Kilter: https://settercloset.com/ Use code “zine” at checkout for a discount on your Kilter board. Osprey: https://www...

ASCA: Keeping Our Bolts Safe with Nate Liles (Dirtbag Classic) 13.06.2026 1:10:00

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. Support ASCA / learn more about their work: https://safeclimbing.org/ Shop Climbing Zine: Subscribe to The Climbing Zine/ score Dirtbag State of Mind goods: https...

The Dirtbags Aren’t Dead, They’re Just in Mexico Part 2 30.05.2026 33:59

Luke Mehall reads his essay from Volume 26 of The Climbing Zine. Our sponsors for this episode: Patagonia: Check out the new Big Wall Kit Kilter: https://settercloset.com/ Use code “zine” at checkout for a discount on your Kilter board. Osprey: https://www.osprey.com/ Shop Climbing Zine: Subscribe to The Climbing Zine/ score Dirtbag State of Mind goods: https://shop.climbingzine.com/

The Dark Wizard Whisperer with Jim Hurst 10.05.2026 52:29

Luke chats with Jim Hurst, a dear friend of Dean Potter's, from the new Dark Wizard film. Our sponsors for this episode: Patagonia: http://www.patagonia.com/ Kilter: https://settercloset.com/ Use code “zine” at checkout for a discount on your Kilter board. Osprey: https://www.osprey.com/ Shop Climbing Zine: Subscribe to The Climbing Zine/ score Dirtbag State of Mind goods: https://shop.climbin...

Pursuing The Struggle with Felipe Garcia (Dirtbag Classic) 02.05.2026 1:04:09

A Dirtbag Classic with Felipe Garcia Our sponsors for this episode: Patagonia: Check out the new Big Wall Kit Kilter: https://settercloset.com/ Use code “zine” at checkout for a discount on your Kilter board. Shop Climbing Zine: Subscribe to The Climbing Zine/ score Dirtbag State of Mind goods: https://shop.climbingzine.com/ Source

10th anniversary of American Climber (Bonus) 20.04.2026 22:56

Luke Mehall shares some words on the 10th anniversary of his memoir, American Climber. Shop Climbing Zine: Subscribe to The Climbing Zine/ score Dirtbag State of Mind goods: https://shop.climbingzine.com/ Source

Poetry in Motion with Karly Rager 17.04.2026 55:02

Luke has a conversation with Karly Rager, who contributed a feature essay, Permission Slip, to the latest Zine, Volume 26. Our sponsors for this episode: Patagonia: Check out the new Big Wall Kit Kilter: https://settercloset.com/ Use code “zine” at checkout for a discount on your Kilter board. Shop Climbing Zine: Subscribe to The Climbing Zine/ score Dirtbag State of Mind goods… Source

Climbing with Multitudes with Ashima Shiraishi 10.04.2026 52:02

Ashima Shiraishi discusses their journey in climbing, art, meditation, writing, film, ecology, and more. Our sponsors for this episode: Patagonia: Check out the new Big Wall Kit Kilter: https://settercloset.com/ Use code “zine” at checkout for a discount on your Kilter board. Shop Climbing Zine: Subscribe to The Climbing Zine/ score Dirtbag State of Mind goods: https://shop. Source

From Prodigy to OG with Chris Sharma 03.04.2026 54:40

Luke Mehall has a conversation with his all time favorite climber: Chris Sharma. Our sponsors for this episode: Patagonia: Check out the new Big Wall Kit Kilter: https://settercloset.com/ Use code “zine” at checkout for a discount on your Kilter board. Shop Climbing Zine: Subscribe to The Climbing Zine/ score Dirtbag State of Mind goods: https://shop.climbingzine.com/ Source

Untroubled with Alex Honnold (Dirtbag Classic) 28.02.2026 53:29

Revisiting this “Dirtbag Classic” with Alex Honnold. Subscribe to The Zine: https://shop.climbingzine.com/ Check out our new Send Your Face shirts: https://shop.climbingzine.com/collections/new-dirtbag-clothing-lines… Source

In Love with Climbing with Sonnie Trotter, Part 2 21.12.2025 57:31

Part 2 of our conversation with Sonnie Trotter, author of the new book “Uplifted” and host of the podcast “Stronger Than You Think”. Our sponsors for Season 7: Kilter: http://settercloset.com (email holds@kiltergrips.com for more information) Osprey: https://www.osprey.com/ Scarpa. Use this link to shop Scarpa products, and The Zine will get a portion of the sale: https://alnk.to/ Source

Creeksgiving by Luke Mehall (Dirtbag Classic) 27.11.2025 18:13

Luke Mehall reads his essay “Creeksgiving” originally published in The Alpinist, issue 48. Our sponsors for Season 7: Kilter: http://settercloset.com (email holds@kiltergrips.com for more information) Osprey: https://www.osprey.com/ Scarpa. Use this link to shop Scarpa products, and The Zine will get a portion of the sale: https://alnk.to/3ye6GT2 Subscribe/ score some books/clothes/ Source

Help On The Way at Cave Wall West 08.11.2025 24:03

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the first route at Cave Wall, a story read by Luke Mehall Our sponsors for Season 7: Kilter: http://settercloset.com (email holds@kiltergrips.com for more information) Osprey: https://www.osprey.com/ Scarpa. Use this link to shop Scarpa products, and The Zine will get a portion of the sale: https://alnk.to/3ye6GT2 Subscribe/ score some books/ Source

In Love with Climbing with Sonnie Trotter, Part 1 25.10.2025 29:57

Part 1 of our conversation with Sonnie Trotter, author of the new book “Uplifted”. Our sponsors for Season 7: Kilter: http://settercloset.com (email holds@kiltergrips.com for more information) Osprey: https://www.osprey.com/ Scarpa. Use this link to shop Scarpa products, and The Zine will get a portion of the sale: https://alnk.to/3ye6GT2 Subscribe/ score some books/clothes/ Source

Preview of our Sonnie Trotter Conversation (with Cliff Cash poetry) 18.10.2025 8:55

A preview of our upcoming two part episode with Sonnie Trotter. Plus a poem “Climbing Romeo and Juliet” by Cliff Cash. Photo of Sonnie on Cobra Crack, Squamish by Paul Bride… Source

The Low Key Legend with Jimmie Dunn (Dirtbag Classic) 03.10.2025 1:16:09

A rerun of our conversation with Jimmie Dunn from 2022. Our sponsors for Season 7: Kilter: http://settercloset.com (email holds@kiltergrips.com for more information) Osprey: https://www.osprey.com/ Scarpa. Use this link to shop Scarpa products, and The Zine will get a portion of the sale: https://alnk.to/3ye6GT2 Subscribe/ score some books/clothes/stickers: https://shop.climbingzine. Source

TC The OG with Tommy Caldwell (Dirtbag Classic) 12.09.2025 1:00:01

A rerun of our conversation with Tommy Caldwell from 2022, recorded in his van in Estes Park, Colorado. Big thanks to Shaun Matusewicz for joining on the adventure and helping with the interview! Our sponsors for Season 7: Kilter: http://settercloset.com (email holds@kiltergrips.com for more information) Osprey: https://www.osprey.com/ Scarpa. Use this link to shop Scarpa products, and The Zine w...

From Tech to Tolstoy and Trad Climbing with Sam MacIlwaine 18.07.2025 1:05:45

Luke’s conversation with Sam MacIlwaine, who contributed the poem “Dirtbag” to Volume 25 of The Climbing Zine, and is also featured on the back cover of that issue. Subscribe/ score some books/clothes/stickers: https://shop.climbingzine.com/ Our sponsors for Season 7: Kilter: http://settercloset.com (email holds@kiltergrips.com for more information) Osprey: https://www.osprey.com/ Source

Don’t Be A Trad Princess with Mary Eden 04.07.2025 1:00:00

To kick off Luke’s summer climbing road trip, he stopped in Moab, Utah for this conversation with Mary Eden, also known as the Trad Princess. Our sponsors for Season 7: Kilter: http://settercloset.com (email holds@kiltergrips.com for more information) Osprey: https://www.osprey.com/ Scarpa. Use this link to shop Scarpa products, and The Zine will get a portion of the sale: https… Source

Dirtbag Rich: Blake Boles and Luke Mehall 10.05.2025 1:07:43

Another conversation where Luke is the guest. This episode is from the “Dirtbag Rich” podcast, hosted by Blake Boles. Our sponsors for Season 7: Kilter: http://settercloset.com (email holds@kiltergrips.com for more information) Osprey: https://www.osprey.com/ Scarpa. Use this link to shop Scarpa products, and The Zine will get a portion of the sale: https://alnk.to/3ye6GT2 Subscribe/ Source

Life Is A Beautiful Struggle: Ryan Devlin and Luke Mehall 02.05.2025 1:08:13

The tables are turned on our host, Luke Mehall, as we share this episode of his appearance on The Struggle Climbing Show, hosted by Ryan Devlin. Our sponsors for Season 7: Kilter: http://settercloset.com (email holds@kiltergrips.com for more information) Osprey: https://www.osprey.com/ Scarpa. Use this link to shop Scarpa products, and The Zine will get a portion of the sale: https… Source

The Art of The Belaytionship with Andy Vo 25.04.2025 1:06:43

Our premiere for Season 7: a conversation with Andy Vo. Our sponsors for Season 7: Kilter: http://settercloset.com (email holds@kiltergrips.com for more information) Osprey: https://www.osprey.com/ Scarpa. Use this link to shop Scarpa products, and The Zine will get a portion of the sale: https://alnk.to/3ye6GT2 Subscribe/ score some books/clothes/stickers: https://shop.climbingzine. Source

A Letter And Poem for Kurt Blair 19.04.2025 12:15

A second preseason episode before we kick off Season 7. A letter and poem for our dear friend Kurt Blair, who passed away last year. Poem read by Marcus Garcia, and letter read by host Luke Mehall. Source

Everybody Climbs in Indian Creek with Tim Foulkes 11.04.2025 1:02:04

A preseason episode before we launch Season 7. Originally aired in 2020 near the end of Season 1. Season 7 kicks off later this month. … Source

The Dirtbags Aren’t Dead, They’re Just In Mexico 14.01.2025 31:01

Luke Mehall reads “The Dirtbags Aren’t Dead, They’re Just In Mexico” published in the new issue of The Climbing Zine, Volume 25, now available. Photo by Ivan Ioza https://shop.climbingzine.com/ Our sponsors for Season 6: Kilter: http://settercloset.com (email holds@kiltergrips.com for more information) Scarpa: www.scarpa.com Mountain Project / OnX: https://www.mountainproject.com/ Source