Cool Conversations with Kenton Cool

About Cool Conversations with Kenton Cool

Conversations had the right way. Welcome to 'Cool Conversations' hosted by Kenton Cool. Kenton is one of the world’s leading high-altitude climbers, and a highly engaging and inspiring motivational speaker. He was the first person in history to complete the ‘Everest Triple Crown’, reaching the summit of Mount Everest, Nuptse and Lhotse in one continuous push from base camp and has stood on the roof of the world, Mount Everest, 19 times. In short, he's got lots of stories to tell, and it's on Cool Conversations where he shares them. With regular guests from the world of sport and adventure featuring on the show, Kenton and his guests share their epic adventures, life lessons, experience and expertise to inspire you.

Publisher

Cool Conversations

Category

health & fitness · leisure · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Apr 2020

Latest episode

19 May 2026

Latest episodes

168 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 May 2026

   Everest short: Karl Egloff

   Speed climber and mountaineer Karl Egloff returns to Everest this year, and Kenton catches up with him for a quick chat. Listeners may remember Karl joined the pod last year ahead of his FKT attempt, which was ultimately thwarted by poor weather. After a year of very disciplined training, Karl is back and fully focused on becoming the fastest person to go from basecamp to the summit of Everest and back again in a single push with no supplementary oxygen. He talks to Kenton about what he learnt last year, what his preparation has looked like and the enormity of the challenge. They compare conditions this year versus last year and agree that safety is always the number one priority, particularly with family waiting at home. Karl's challenge is a big one and we wish him the very best of luck!

2. 

   12 May 2026

   Everest Short: Jakob Muehlbacher

   This week, Kenton sits down with expedition doctor Jakob Muehlbacher and asks for his insights into working on Everest. Jakob is back on Everest for the fourth time. He first took the role of expedition doctor in 2023, then combined the role with a summit in 2024, and has continued as doctor in 2025 and 2026. He is fascinated by high-altitude medicine and deals with a whole spectrum of issues from 'easy' gastro distress and coughs and colds, to pulmonary issues often providing remote advice to guides higher up the mountain. Interestingly, Jakob supported the Xenon team last year and he and Kenton have an interesting discussion about the use of hypoxic tents before travelling to altitude. Listen now to hear a medical professional's view of working on Everest.

3. 

   5 May 2026

   Everest Short: Benny Lieber

   This week's insight into Everest comes from Benny Lieber, who is a lead guide for Furtenbach Adventures and finds himself at Everest Base Camp with Kenton. Benny is no stranger to the podcast (check out episode 126), but this week he shares his view on all things Everest - the icefall, the route up the mountain, the challenge, the history, the logistics that make it possible and why he keeps coming back. Listen in to hear his perspective on the world's highest mountain.

Who has been a guest on Cool Conversations with Kenton Cool

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Anna McNuff
• Richard Pyne
• Professor Duncan Quincey
• Dr Sarah Ruggins
• Mark Fisher

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

11 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

55 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 46 / 100

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Quality

72

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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