The Caving Podcast
1) Episode 122: Amber Lehmann on the Southeastern Cave Conservancy
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 th...Show More
2) Episode 121: Roger Brucker Pt. 3
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 explorat...Show More
3) Episode 120: Roger Brucker Pt. 2
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...Show More
4) Episode 119: Roger Brucker Pt. 1
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...Show More
5) Episode 118: Jenna Burgess
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 i...Show More
6) Episode 117: Harry Burgess
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 ca...Show More
7) Episode 115: Ryan Maurer
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 d...Show More
8) Episode 114: Remembering Don Paquette
A titan in the world of cave rescue passed away peacefully yesterday.RIP NSS 8545RL
9) Episode 113: Dave Black Pt. 2
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 stori...Show More
10) Episode 112: Dave Black Pt. 1
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 t...Show More