Podcast Episodes

Tonde Katiyo | Setting For the Future

I've heard Tonde Katiyo described as a ninja, a samurai, Buddha and Yoda, among other ethereal, higher level beings. Though Tonde is definitely a hum…

7 years, 8 months ago

Brown Girls Climb | Diversity in Climbing

These are three of the most dynamic women I've ever had the pleasure of having a conversation with. They've put their souls into their work. I went i…

7 years, 8 months ago

BOARD MEETINGS | The Art of the 2nd Try Send

Sending a route 2nd try is NOT THE SAME as the 2nd Try Send. The difference isn't even subtle. It's a whole different animal. 

In this episode Nate a…

7 years, 9 months ago

Jorg Verhoeven | Project 9b

If you aren't aware of Jorg Verhoeven, it's likely that you don't pay all that much attention to climbing. Jorg is one of the most accomplished all a…

7 years, 9 months ago

Ryan Gagnon & Valerie McDonough | Engaging Minority Youth in Climbing

Ryan Gagnon is rare blend of data driven research and infectious enthusiasm, particularly when discussing his programs built to introduce and engage …

7 years, 10 months ago

John Sherman | Bouldering, Through a Different Lens

Long before John Sherman was a crusader for the plight of the California Condor, he was a bouldering pioneer, brilliant writer, and creator of the bo…

7 years, 10 months ago

Scott Pagel & Tyler Algeo | Being Good Climbing Partners

A good climbing partner can be your greatest asset. If you dispute this, it's because you've never had a great partner, and you're just going to have…

7 years, 11 months ago

Aicacia Young | Health Starts in the Gut

Aicacia Young believes that health begins in the gut, and she LOVES to talk about it. So much so that it almost makes me excited to do the same. Almo…

7 years, 11 months ago

BOARD MEETINGS | Do Climbing Gym Grades Matter?

In this episode, in the midst of a gym tour, Nate and I sit down to discuss how we feel about climbing gym grades. Do they matter? Should they be tak…

7 years, 11 months ago

Taylor Reed & Bella Jariel | The Coach/Climber Dynamic

Perhaps the greatest attribute of any successful coach is their ability to effectively communicate with their athlete. Without buy in from the climbe…

8 years ago