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Welcome to Sends and Suffers—the podcast where the grit of the climb meets the story’s soul. I’m your host, Mario Stanley, coming at you from Texas. The road is rough, but every twist has a purpose. We’re diving into triumph, failure, and hard-earned wisdom. Where every guest brings tales from the highest sends to the toughest struggles. So, saddle up—because this ride’s as wild and untamed as the host, the guest, and the stories you’re about to hear.
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Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Today’s guest is Andres Macedo, a Dallas local hardman, gentle giant, and current client. He told me about an outdoor project - “Will the Wolf Survive?” in El Potrero Chico during our first lesson. This episode is the story of his preparation and eventual success.
Find Andres Macedo: https://www.instagram.com/armacedo/
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Additional links:
The song behind the route name: https://youtu.be/lJVsUMKftMo
Will the Wolf Survive Route: https://www.mountainproject.com/route/105906014/will-the-wolf-survive
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Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Today’s episode is with Jenny Smith, a climbing partner, a friend of mine, and a badass woman. She is one of the most tenacious climbers I have met. We talked about her first outdoor trips, which she went BIG on and going to the Red River Gorge, Hueco Tanks, and Cowell, Arkansas.
Find Jenny Smith: https://www.instagram.com/jenny.m.smith/
Join the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sendsandsuffers
Stay Connected at: https://mariostanley.com/
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Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Ep 1 - Malik Barton - What outdoor climbing has taught him and how our friendship begin
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Hello and Welcome to Sends And Suffers Podcast!
To kick off the podcast, meet my good friend Malik Barton. He’s a fellow coach who is an all-around killer climber. The Texas climbing community benefits from his motivating and encouraging nature. We discuss our love for Last Chance Canyon, and Malik shares what the canyon has taught him.
Find Malik Barton: https://www.instagram.com/malikbarton/
Join the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sendsandsuffers
Stay Connected at: https://mariostanley.com/
Proud Member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective
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