Should topless climbing be banned? (with Soraya Abdel-Hadi and Carlos Casas)

Text us your views -- we'll share some on the next episode In this episode, Francesca is joined by Soraya Abdel-Hadi from All The Elements, and Carlos Casas of Colour Up Bristol, to talk about a London climbing centre banning topless climbing. this conversation was inspired by an Instagram post by Scottish Climber Robbie Phillips. See the post yourself here: https://www.instagram.com/p/ChWgVDOMiMV/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D  We share our own thoughts on topless climbing/culture, toxic masculinaty in climbing gyms, whether the top-off ban is justified, and other possible solutions to make climbing centres more welcoming.  Find Soraya on Instagram @sorayaearth and visit All The Elements. Find Carlos on Instagram @carloscasash and find our more about Colour Up Bristol. Links to all articles and a full transcript can be found in the shownotes at ontheoutsidepodcast.co.uk. On The Outside is going live! Join us in Brighton on 21st September 2024 for a live show as part of the Tremula Festival. 🗓️ 21st September, 8pm 📍Sallis Benney Theatre, Brighton, BN2 0JY 🎟️ Tickets are on a flexible price system starting at £9 per show, of £30 for a Theatre Ticket to all shows. Find out more at TicketSource.co.uk/tremula-network and we look forward to seeing you in Brighton! CREDITS: Produced by Francesca Turauskis Assistant Editor is Takudzwa Mudiwa Podcast Art by Sophie Nolan Social Media Assistant is Anesu Matanda-Mambingo Music is Bassbeat by Alex Norton On The Outside is part of the Tremula Network. You can support the show on Patreon! Visit patreon.com/ontheoutsidepodcast