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Aug. 3, 2026
#195 Si Moore — Building Better Sessions, How To Send Boulders, and Why You Shouldn’t Fall In Your Training
Si Moore has been coaching climbing since before it was a real job. Today, he coaches some of the world’s best climbers, and is the founder of Vertical Ascents, a company built on the foundation of movement science. Today, he and Josh sit down to discuss the philosophy that informs his coaching, and some of the most important lessons he teaches his clients. *Patreon Bonus Content (join https://www.patreon.com/testpiece for extended cut):* - How to send your project - The benefits of training
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July 27, 2026
Board Talk #14 with Adam Shahar — Crushing Slopers, Bigger Boards, and Adam’s 9A Double Clutch
Boards have become a unique discipline and culture within climbing, so we created a recurring podcast focused on the latest things happening in board climbing and what it means for our sport from industry veterans and board lovers: Adam Shahar, and Joshua Horsley the host of Testpiece. *Patreon Bonus Content (join https://www.patreon.com/testpiece for extended cut):* The secret to climbing on slopers Adam’s training routine Every board’s hardest climb Join Patreon: HERE Follow us on Instagra
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July 20, 2026
#194 Chris Deuto — No Fall Situations, Type 2 Fun, and Climbing The Southeast Ridge Of Cerro Torre
Chris Deuto climbs everything. He’s bouldered V14, he’s sent hard 5.14s, he’s the youngest person to climb the Yosemite triple crown, and, most impressively, last year he climbed Cerro Torre’s southeast ridge. In this episode he breaks down the factors that make Cerro Torre such a difficult ascent, how he approaches the substantial danger in his climbing, and his career in climbing journalism. *Patreon Bonus Content (join https://www.patreon.com/testpiece for extended cut):* - How do pitches g
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July 13, 2026
Good Temps #15 — Noah Wheeler’s Rampage, Janja’s 50th Gold Medal, and Why Sending Is The Most Important Part Of Climbing
This is a recurring podcast focused on the latest things happening in climbing and what it means for our sport from industry veterans: Will Anglin, Carlo Traversi, Austin Hoyt, and Joshua Horsley. Look at the Chapters for today's topics. *Patreon Bonus Content (join https://www.patreon.com/testpiece for extended cut):* - Should you use dog paw medicine? - Predictions for the second half of the year SHOW NOTES: Annie Sanders flashes the slab boulder at the Innsbruck World Cup finals - https:
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July 6, 2026
#193 Hazel Findlay — How To Try Hard, Flow Vs. Clutch, and The Psychology Of Execution
You probably already know Hazel Findlay for climbing some of the world’s hardest, boldest trad routes. Today, she and Josh sit down to discuss her career as a pro climber, sports psychology, and unlocking the ability to dig deep and try as hard as you can. *Patreon Bonus Content (join https://www.patreon.com/testpiece for extended cut):* - Hazel’s approach to danger in climbing - How Hazel balances hard projecting with being a parent SHOW NOTES: Trying hard is a skill. Here's how to train it
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June 29, 2026
Board Talk #13 with Brian Squire — Repeating The TB2’s Hardest Climb, How To Keep Your Feet On, and Why V13 Should Be The Hardest Board Grade
Boards have become a unique discipline and culture within climbing, so we created a recurring podcast focused on the latest things happening in board climbing and what it means for our sport from industry veterans and board lovers: Brian Squire, and Joshua Horsley the host of Testpiece. *Patreon Bonus Content (join https://www.patreon.com/testpiece for extended cut):* The hardest move ever on the TB2 Is a Houdini Match allowed on a no matching boulder? Spray or Mirror for the TB2? Favorite
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