#157 Josh Lowell — World's Best Climbing Films, Reel Rock 19, What Made Sharma Different, Climbing Is ‘Badass’, and How To Make Something Great
Josh Lowell is THE guy behind the camera and computer who has made all of your favorite climbing videos over the past 25+ years. He is one of the founders of Big UP Productions, Reel Rock, and was the director of The Dawn Wall. The guy even has 2 Emmy’s under his belt!
Josh shares all of his amazing stories from starting out as an OG dirtbag, picking up his first camera to show the world how ‘badass’ climbing is, all the way through winning Emmy’s. This guy is a legend and is one of the reasons why climbing is viewed the way it is today.
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00:00 - Intro
03:41 - Origin Of The Term 'King Lines'
07:58 - How Josh Lowell Got Started
15:15 - The Climbing Media Landscape Of The 90's
22:21 - His First Big Up Film, Free Hueco
25:10 - Meeting Chris Sharma, An Inflection Point
31:26 - "Rampage was a huge deal."
34:52 - Has Climbing Become More Badass Over The Years Of Filming?
38:53 - The Role Mallorca Has Played
47:46 - His Big Injury In Mallorca
55:53 - Es Pontas, Another Inflection Point
01:01:28 - What Happens When The Athlete Doesn't Send?
01:08:16 - Showcasing Raw Climbing And Combining Storytelling
01:15:45 - Why Did Reel Rock Do Tours?
01:19:45 - Why Did Josh Become A Successful Professional Compared To His Peers?
01:24:46 - Editing/Filming For Climbing '201'
01:30:42 - Reel Rock 19
01:33:23 - The Cobra And The Heart RR19 Segment
01:44:48 - What Had To Get Cut From The Cobra And The Heart
01:47:17 - The Controversy Around The Cobra And The Heart
01:59:52 - Death Of Villains RR19 Segment
02:05:23 - What Might RR29 Look Like?
02:06:46 - Riders On The Storm RR19 Segment
02:13:48 - How Do You Go From Good To Great?
