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The RunOut Podcast

Chris Kalous, Andrew Bisharat

Booking Overview

Interview-focused climbing sports show covering the full spectrum of climbing, with recurring external guests who are elite climbers, mountain guides, climbing advocates, park officials, and subject-matter experts. Credible pitches include accomplished athletes, expedition climbers, access and conservation leaders, climbing-industry professionals, and experts on land management or climbing safety; booking difficulty is medium because the show attracts established figures in the climbing community but also features accessible niche professionals.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

chris@runoutpodcast.com

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Host

Chris Kalous - Climber and experienced climbing-media personality best known as the host of The Enormocast.

Andrew Bisharat - Longtime climber and climbing-media personality associated with Evening Sends.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established climbing credentials such as elite competition or outdoor achievements, notable first ascents, professional guiding or expedition experience, leadership in climbing advocacy or land management, or recognized expertise in climbing science and access.
Required Achievements:  
Notable first ascents or high-grade climbing achievements, Professional guiding, expedition, or competition experience, Leadership roles at climbing advocacy organizations or public land agencies, Recognized expertise in climbing access, geology, safety, or conservation

Recent Guest Discussions

Andres Marin - Expedition Climbing, First Ascents, Competitive Ice Climbing, Wildfire Impacts On Climbing Communities, And Disasters In Mountain Regions.

Liv Ogier - High-end Sport Climbing, First Ascents, Projecting Difficult Routes, Remote Cragging, And The Physical And Mental Demands Of Prolonged Climbing Efforts.

Erik Murdock - Climbing Advocacy, Public Comments On Federal Land-management Proposals, And Protecting Access To Climbing Areas.

Greg Stock - Yosemite Geology, Climbing Management, And Issues Affecting Climbing In The Park.

Cameron King - Climbing Management, Access, And Issues Affecting Climbing In Yosemite National Park.

Recent Topics

Sports, Climbing, Alpinism, Sport Climbing, Climbing Advocacy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The RunOut Podcast
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The RunOut #174: In the writer’s room with Astra Lincoln

September 28, 2026

Astra Lincoln is a writer, creative researcher, and self-described futurist working at the intersection of people, power, and place. She’s won Banff’s best article award twice and been a finalist for the Yale Nonfiction Book Prize, and before all that she worked as a pastry chef, a wilderness trail mason, and a glacial ecologist. Her first novel is on the way. And her latest article is a profile of the legendary Michael Kennedy, which is printed in the latest issue of Summit Journ...

The RunOut #173: The catastrophe episode, with Andres Marin

August 14, 2026

Andres Marin is a mountain guide, alpinist, and competitive ice climber who’s originally from Columbia, but is a longtime resident of Ouray, Colorado. His passion is expedition climbing, and he’s completed notable first ascents around the world including in Kyrgzstan and Peru. We talk about a wildfire that nearly destroyed his town, affecting the climbing and local communities alike, as well as other catastrophes and disasters around the world. Despite being such a depressing conv...

The RunOut #172: Liv Ogier and the joy of suffering for sport climbing

July 31, 2026

Liv Ogier recently completed the first ascent of Yellow Sun (5.14d), an extension to Tommy Caldwell’s Kryptonite at the Fortress of Solitude. As a former comp climber, her choice to project at one of Colorado’s most remote and challenging sport crags resulted in numerous days and nights of challenging conditions that are more often associated with alpinism than sport climbing. But the result of her efforts landed her among a very small and select group of women who have establishe...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The RunOut Podcast
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How do I get in touch with The RunOut Podcast?

The RunOut Podcast is hosted by Chris Kalous and Andrew Bisharat. Its publicly listed email is chris@runoutpodcast.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The RunOut Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The RunOut Podcast: chris@runoutpodcast.com.

How many listeners does The RunOut Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The RunOut Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The RunOut Podcast?

The RunOut Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established climbing credentials such as elite competition or outdoor achievements, notable first ascents, professional guiding or expedition experience, leadership in climbing advocacy or land management, or recognized expertise in climbing science and access. Common among recent guests: Notable first ascents or high-grade climbing achievements; Professional guiding, expedition, or competition experience; Leadership roles at climbing advocacy organizations or public land agencies. Recent guests include Andres Marin, Liv Ogier, and Erik Murdock.

How hard is it to get booked on The RunOut Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The RunOut Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Climbing, Alpinism, Sport Climbing, and Climbing Advocacy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

chris@runoutpodcast.com

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