The Rapp Podcast

29/01/2026

End of an Era: Connection, Community and Canberra Indoor.
New Rapp Episode Out. Link in the comments!

05/11/2025

New Episode - Ewbank - Steep Dreams and Vertical Songs

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5uXYUjEtlbT9jDQSGwkVlj?si=SlvvG6fBRWmAfrmSN-qT4w

This episode highlights the book 'Ewbank - Steep Dreams and Vertical Songs'. It features discussions on John Ewbank's impressive first ascents and climbing achievements. We chat with the compilers of the book, Ian Brown and Bruce Cameron, Jane Dorsey - John Ewbank's daughter, as well as other well-known climbing personalities - Warwick Baird, Adam Darragh, Andrea Hah, Mike Law and Greg Mortimer. Listen in to learn more about this period of Australian climbing and, the man, the myth, the legend, John Ewbank.

Music: John Ewbank - Howling Like a Wolf (instrumental)

Voice overs: Adam Darragh, Jane Dorsey, Mike Law, Andrea Hah, Greg Mortimer


Photo Credits:
John Ewbank at the Organ Pipes, 1967 (Reg Williams)
John Ewbank and John Worrall at Mt Piddington, c1967 (Davis/Steer collection)
A young John Ewbank in the Warrumbungles, 1965 (John Davis)
John Ewbank on Tombstone Wall, Mt Piddington, late 1960s (Davis/Steer collection)
John Ewbank and Pete Giles in Blue Mtns, late 1960s (Joe Lorincz)
John Ewbank performing in character (Jane Dorsey collection)
John Ewbank straightening pitons on Dogface, first ascent of Giant, 1967 (Ewbank collection)

03/11/2025

Latest Episode - the amazing Louise Shepherd. Listen here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4e1oZry0sODGcRocqICBp5?si=ad3tWl2NSwmFfHXbs_Culg

26/04/2025

Travelling home from your school holiday adventures? Why not use that time to catch up on the latest episode of The Rapp. Episode 2 - Extreme Youth to Closer In with Mike Law Smith
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Iqr6jnVsSV23Fgunp6QMn?si=V5VErdW4QQqLBhVE9CJJKQ

23/04/2025

What does it take to be an extreme youth in climbing? Find out in our latest episode of The Rapp featuring Mike Law Smith. Explore bold routes and ethical challenges in this thrilling conversation! 🎧

Join us as we chat with Mike Law Smith about his pioneering climbs, bold granite ascents and the evolution of climbing ethics. Tune in for an unforgettable journey!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Iqr6jnVsSV23Fgunp6QMn?si=3c192768c0a641db

22/04/2025