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The Caving Podcast

Hosted by Matt Pelsor · sports · EN-US

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A podcast about caves and cave exploration, hosted by Matt Pelsor of the Central Indiana Grotto of the NSS.

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34%

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Selective

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Questions about The Caving Podcast

Who hosts The Caving Podcast?

The Caving Podcast is hosted by Matt Pelsor. The show has published 100 episodes to date.

What has The Caving Podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Episode 131: Elijah Gresham" (1 October 2026, 64 minutes), "Episode 129: Jason Ballensky LIVE at Convention" (1 August 2026, 59 minutes), and "Episode 128: Tony Akers" (1 July 2026, 100 minutes).

How often does The Caving Podcast publish?

The Caving Podcast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 68 minutes across 100 episodes.

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

Booking probability for The Caving Podcast is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Caving Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Caving Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The Caving Podcast?

The strongest fits for The Caving Podcast are Fitness, Golf & Recreation. The Caving Podcast has a sports audience.

About the host

Matt Pelsor hosts The Caving Podcast, a sports podcast with 100 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Oct 1, 20261h 4m

    Founding a grotto is no small task. Luckily, Elijah had interest and support from some locals who were once members of a long-defunct grotto that he has now revived in an Indiana cave region once mostly off-limits due...

  • Aug 1, 202659 min

    In front of a live audience at the 2026 NSS Convention, Montana caver Jason Ballensky shares about his caving genesis, exploration and data gathering in the Grand Canyon, and discovery and exploration of deep caves in...

  • Jul 1, 20261h 40m

    The prolific Indiana-based caver shares the genesis of his caving story, including his first trips to TAG, discoveries at home in Indiana, and first-hand recollection of a famous Indiana rescue from 40+ years ago. Order...

  • Episode #127

    Anmar Mirza

    Jun 1, 20261h 16mS0

    <p>The former National Coordinator for the National Cave Rescue Commission talks about his caving genesis, his longtime association with Buckner Cave and the Richard Blenz Nature Preserve, and of course his long career...

  • Episode #126

    Val McNamara

    May 1, 20261h 10mS0

    <p>Val McNamara</p><p>---</p><p>Val shares her caving history going back to the early 90s, along with a few harrowing tales in TAG and Mexico, as well as her big return to caving after her kids grew...

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  • Episode #125

    Mikko Cuevas

    Apr 2, 202654 minS0

    <p>The Filipino caver shares about some of the discoveries, challenges, and philanthropic work that he and his international team have been involved with in his decades of caving.</p><p><br><br></p><p>Order a custom...

  • Episode #124

    Sean Lewis Pt. 2

    Mar 1, 20261h 8mS0

    <p>Sean shares more about caving in Fisher Ridge, including a major incident a few years ago that was expertly handled by cave rescue personnel. He also takes us underground in New Mexico and elsewhere, and shares his...

  • Episode #123

    Sean Lewis Pt. 1

    Feb 1, 20261h 12mS0

    <p>Sean Lewis talks about his early caving in Indiana, including drawing up what’s become Matt’s favorite cave map. He also shares about the ongoing Fisher Ridge project with which he’s been involved for years, as well...

  • Jan 1, 202648 minS0

    <p>To kick off 2026, SCCi Board Director Amber Lehmann talks briefly about her personal caving journey before sharing a bit of history about the Southeastern Cave Conservancy, and several exciting new things happening...

  • Dec 1, 20251h 4mS0

    <p>In this final installment of the series of conversations Matt had with the legendary Mammoth Cave explorer and author, Roger Brucker talks about forming the CRF and establishing protocols for exploration and safety...

  • Nov 1, 20251h 3mS0

    <p>Legendary caver Roger Brucker has authored several books on the exploration of Mammoth Cave and the surrounding area, including The Caves Beyond, The Longest Cave, Beyond Mammoth Cave, and more. Enjoy this second of...

  • Oct 1, 202556 minS0

    <p>Legendary caver Roger Brucker has authored several books on the exploration of Mammoth Cave and the surrounding area, including The Caves Beyond, The Longest Cave, Beyond Mammoth Cave, and more. Enjoy this first of a...

  • Episode #118

    Jenna Burgess

    Aug 31, 20251h 23mS0

    <p>Jenna has been steeped in caving her entire life. Both parents were cavers, and she grew up frequenting Carlsbad Caverns National Park. In this talk, she shares how she found her own caving identity in the world of...

  • Episode #117

    Harry Burgess

    Aug 1, 20251h 12mS0

    <p>Harry has led a rich caving life that is still going strong. From working in a wilderness education program to an official role at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, as well as opening and operating a caving outfitter...

  • Episode #115

    Ryan Maurer

    Jul 1, 20251h 17mS0

    <p>In a great talk, Ryan shares his photography experience, rescue trauma, as well as the book he recently published about the most significant cave in his vast caving life, and why now was the time to do...

  • Episode #113

    Dave Black Pt. 2

    Jun 1, 202549 minS0

    <p>In the conclusion of this in-person interview, Dave shares his history of cave photography, and explains some of his techniques. He also talks about caving in Montana, and shares a few harrowing stories of caving...

  • Episode #112

    Dave Black Pt. 1

    May 1, 202552 minS0

    <p>Dave has found so much cave in Indiana, and inspired a new generation of Indiana cavers that got busy discovering and mapping back in the 80s and 90s. Dave was on the crew that connected Roppel Cave to Mammoth Cave...

  • Episode #111

    Jonathan Cover

    Apr 1, 20251h 3mS0

    <p>Jonathan wasn’t a caver until he became curious about a cave on a piece of property he purchased in rural Tennessee. Thanks to his openness to allow exploration of his cave, Helm’s Deep quickly became the longest...

  • Episode #110

    Tally Sepiol

    Mar 1, 20251h 15mS0

    <p>The Out of Bounds Grotto is a caving club that was created for the 21st century–a virtual grotto that brings together cavers from across the country for the love of exploration, conservation, and the sport of caving...

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