Podcast: Tom Caldwell Talks 'Slice of British Pie', Following His Passion & More

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GumptionZA FL (Mar 14, 2019 at 1:01)

Man of many talents, first the dawn wall and now this!

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privateer-wheels (Mar 14, 2019 at 7:21) (Below Threshold)

I can't tell if you are serious, or joking.
Dawn Wall, and many other Yosemite FA's were Tommy Caldwell, an American climber, and arguably the best trad climber in the world.
This, is Tom Caldwell, who is (I assume) British mountain biker and filmer.
Two different guys.

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colincolin (Mar 14, 2019 at 9:22)

@privateer-wbc: I don't even know the climber guy but R/WOOSH

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privateer-wheels (Mar 14, 2019 at 10:15)

@colincolin: Tommy Caldwell is an interesting character. He's established more, and harder, routes than anyone else on El Cap.

He also only has 9 fingers, and climbs hard on his 9 than he did on 10...than just about anyone with 10.

And he also killed a man.

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colincolin (Mar 14, 2019 at 11:07)

@privateer-wbc: thx for the teaser. Off to the google mobile!

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privateer-wheels (Mar 14, 2019 at 11:11)

@colincolin: no problem. Check out the Dawn Wall documentary.

Now back to Tom Caldwell - we shouldn't steal his thunder

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privateer-wheels (Mar 14, 2019 at 11:15)

@colincolin: also sorry I lied. Tommy didn't kill a guy. He tried to kill a guy by pushing him off a cliff after said guy (and his rebel friends) kidnapped Tommy's climbing party at gun point on a trip through somewhere in the Middle East or there abouts.

The guy lived, and to add insult to injury he was arrested by the army I think.

Still. Baddassery abound.

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Tron31 (Mar 14, 2019 at 1:01)

Keep up the good work Tom, showcasing slapping sloppy British turns better than anyone else!

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Wesleybikes FL (Mar 14, 2019 at 2:11)

Tough interview to listen to... too much tea sipping

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downtimepodcast (Mar 14, 2019 at 2:12)

Sorry @Wesleybikes, I like to keep the interviews raw though. Good job we got the biscuits done before we hit record.

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Wesleybikes FL (Mar 14, 2019 at 4:09)

@downtimepodcast: Nah all good. It was just a little tongue in cheek. Keep up the good work.

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downtimepodcast (Mar 14, 2019 at 4:38)

@Wesleybikes: cheers man, it's got me thinking what other products we can consume during podcast recordings for good sound effects!

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makdthed (Mar 14, 2019 at 7:11)

yeah - just having audio really emphasises the gulping - and really sorry - had to turn it off .. maybe ill listen later when I am not in snowflake mode, my phone speaker is crappy, maybe it will mask the guzzling lol. Great interview as ever, just one of those things ... i even have to leave the room when my partner starts biting into hard boiled sweets and chewing too loudly damn ... even I am gonna slap ME now ...

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makdthed (Mar 14, 2019 at 7:12)

@downtimepodcast: i know you is joking .. but please dont ...please .. pretty please!!

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downtimepodcast (Mar 14, 2019 at 8:29)

@makdthed: yeah... definitely joking! I hope you manage to get through it, I think the tea gets finished relatively early in the interview.

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Coldspringer (Mar 16, 2019 at 13:07)

Tommy you are my hero!! I've got 30 of my rowing teammates together to watch all three slices of pie--none of them ride, but a year later and they still quote your films in practice. Can't wait for the next release. Just thinking I'd love to see Ben Reid and Hill in one video.

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iggzdaloc (Mar 14, 2019 at 0:04)

Hey Tom! You're doing a great job!

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bobmck (Mar 14, 2019 at 11:29)

Keep up the good work with the podcasts, you have some very interesting guests!

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downtimepodcast (Mar 14, 2019 at 11:31)

Thanks @bobmck, I'm glad you're enjoying what we're doing!

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chainspotting (Mar 14, 2019 at 2:38)

Awesome. Thursday morning pre-ride podcast and coffee (in my Downtime mug obviously ) .
Keep the great work going Chris we love the work.

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downtimepodcast (Mar 14, 2019 at 4:37)

Yeah @chainspotting, nice one! I'm stoked on how the mugs turned out, always puts a bit of sunshine into my life. Really glad you're enjoying the podcast, thanks!

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muggomagic FL (Mar 14, 2019 at 3:01)

Tommy C and Sam Hill! That’s gonna be epic.

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downtimepodcast (Mar 14, 2019 at 4:38)

@muggomagic, I know, I am very excited to see what those two produce together.

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Ruffman (Mar 14, 2019 at 7:10)

Yes, F*ck it get pumped is just a banger and all-time favourite, the raw energy this video deliveres is perfection!

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IllestT (Mar 14, 2019 at 14:50)

What a great week for mtb podcasts. This, Miranda Miller and even the Cushcore one was alright

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downtimepodcast (Mar 14, 2019 at 15:03)

cheers @IllestT, I'm glad you like what we're doing.

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Grutten (Mar 15, 2019 at 2:49)

Keep up the top work Tommy. Honestly produce my mtb favourite videos

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downtimepodcast (Mar 14, 2019 at 0:03)

Thanks for sharing Pinkbike. I hope everyone enjoys hearing Tom's story!

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BenPea (Mar 14, 2019 at 1:34)

One for camera fetishists this episode...

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downtimepodcast (Mar 14, 2019 at 1:34)

@BenPea: haha, that's niche!

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klerric (Mar 14, 2019 at 3:22)

Good dunkin biscuits I hope. Just shows what you can achieve by following your passion.....really enjoyed and also love biscuits.

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downtimepodcast (Mar 14, 2019 at 4:37)

@klerric we were keeping it simple on standard Digestives... good dunkers for sure!

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Dav82 (Mar 14, 2019 at 5:09)

Genuinely never seen a bad edit from this guy!! Keep up the great work!

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liamg-alex FL (Mar 14, 2019 at 7:06)

The Dawn Pie