Climbing Gold, hosted by Alex Honnold and Fitz Cahall, covers climbing stories, athletes, expeditions and the sport's changing culture. It has 138 episodes released about every 14 days, with a median length near 55 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), a rate of about $90 to $620 per host-read mid-roll. One distinctive detail: episodes are also published as full-length YouTube videos.
Climbing's most established interview show, with a loyal outdoor-enthusiast audience
- 928 Apple ratings averaging 4.9 stars signal a highly engaged listener base.
- Episodes run about 55 minutes, leaving room for generous host-read integrations.
- Biweekly cadence across more than four years supports a steady, long-tail ad runway.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted conversation, narrative
- Tone
- candid, inspirational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 45 to 70 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The description links to a YouTube channel only.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries an explicit flag and the episode titles are non-graphic, mostly climbing and expedition interviews.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.climbinggold.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1559139153 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/climbinggold |
Benchmark score: 85 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Christina Koch: The Astronaut Climber | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 8 min |
| Adrian Ballinger: The Future of Everest | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 11 min |
| The Last Dirtbag | 2026-09-18 | 54 min |
| Do Grades Matter? | 2026-09-04 | 1 h 7 min |
| Jan Conn: Catching Pinecones | 2026-08-21 | 48 min |
| Palestinian Climbers | 2026-08-07 | 52 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
When climbing was a fringe sport, the epic tales of achievement were told around the campfire. As the sport continues to grow, Alex Honnold and co-host Fitz Cahall grab the mic to share stories from the people who define climbing by pushing the boundaries and challenging the status quo of the previous generation. Watch full length episodes at https://dub.sh/CGYouTube
About Climbing Gold
Climbing Gold is a podcast hosted by Alex Honnold and Fitz Cahall that tells stories from climbers who push the boundaries of the sport. According to the show's Apple Podcasts listing and feed, it has published 138 episodes since March 2021, roughly every two weeks, with median runtimes near 55 minutes. The show's website, climbinggold.com, is linked from the feed as the official home of the show.
Listeners rate the show highly on Apple Podcasts, with 928 ratings averaging 4.9 stars. Audience figures on Starbooked are estimates only: we place the show at roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode based on the rating count and back catalog. Listeners are likely to be climbing enthusiasts and outdoor sports fans.
No sponsors are visible in the feed or episode titles. At estimated audience levels, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at about $90 to $620 per episode, suitable for outdoor gear, apparel and adventure travel brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Climbing Gold can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Climbing Gold
How much does Climbing Gold charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at about $90 to $620 per episode, based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms and the placement booked.
What is Climbing Gold about?
Climbing Gold is a podcast hosted by Alex Honnold and Fitz Cahall about climbers, expeditions and the culture of the sport. Episodes are interviews and conversations about pushing boundaries in climbing.
How do I contact Climbing Gold about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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