Episodes
Jan. 9, 2023
#29 -- Reviews of '22 and Predictions for '23
Tim and Josh reflect on what stood out as the biggest themes in the 2022 climbing year and then they make predictions for what they think will be the biggest themes in 2023.
Dec. 20, 2022
#28 -- Tim's Best Day
Tim did it! He sent his longtime project — a link up of 5 highball testpieces in Bishop. All in 1 day. Footprints (V9), Ambrosia (V11), Too Big To Flail (V10), This Side of Paradise (V10), and Evilution Direct (V11). Epic. I…
Dec. 14, 2022
#27 -- What is 'Comp Style'?
Tim and Josh tackle a few listener questions with the main focus being on "What is ‘Comp Style’?"
Dec. 2, 2022
#26 -- BISHOP!
Bishop is one of Tim and Josh's favorite places on Earth. Tim was there while recording the pod so they decided to go deep on what makes Bishop one of the best places to climb in the world.
Nov. 21, 2022
#25 -- Nationals, Adventure, The Meta
Tim shares his experience at Lead Nationals. Spoiler alert -- he placed well! Then Tim and Josh talk about what Adventure means in climbing and why it’s so important. This leads them into The Meta of climbing and how to exce…
Nov. 14, 2022
#24 -- Maxim Zolotukhin, Aesthetics
Tim and Josh are joined by Maxim Zolotukhin, a legendary climber and setter that's been at it for over two decades. They discuss aesthetics, setting, competitions in this wide ranging conversation about all things climbing.
Nov. 2, 2022
#23 -- Preparing for Nationals
Nationals is coming up on November 9th. This is an important comp for Tim that will likely set the tone for his following year. Tim and Josh dive into the training Tim is doing leading up to it and how he's handling the pres…
Oct. 26, 2022
#22 -- Modern Climbing Gyms
Josh and Tim use a recent article from Climbing Magazine to talk about modern climbing gyms. Josh goes into a few rants about how great climbing gyms have become and argues against getting stuck in nostalgia. Tim keeps it po…
Oct. 19, 2022
#21 -- Moonboard Deep Dive
Josh and Tim go deep on the Moonboard! PS — The Jerry Moffat book mentioned in the pod is “Revelations”. Go read it!
Oct. 16, 2022
#20 -- Balancing Outdoors, Indoors, and Boards
Josh and Tim start off by reflecting on the previous pod with Ethan. Tim also talks a bit about the Red and his recent experience at Rocktoberfest. Then they get to the main event. A great listener question on how to balance…
Oct. 7, 2022
#19 -- Ethan Pringle, The Jaw/Jah
Ethan Pringle hopped on the pod with Tim and Josh! Ethan’s been at the cutting edge of climbing for decades. He shares what climbing was like when he started and how it has shaped his style and psyche. Don't miss this one. C…
Sept. 29, 2022
#18 -- Reframing Volume + Skin Q&A
Josh's pro-tip revolves around the idea of what is an appropriate amount of volume for climbers which leads Tim and Josh into a deeper discussion than expected. Then they transition into a listener question regarding best pr…
Sept. 22, 2022
#17 -- Success at NACS
Tim and Josh start off by talking about their limited experience with trad climbing. Then they dive into Tim's success at his latest comp, a NACS sport comp in Gilbert, AZ ,where he placed second. Can Tim keep up this hot st…
Sept. 16, 2022
#16 -- Etiquette, Grades, and Q&A
Tim and Josh start off with some rants about climbing etiquette and grades. Then they tackle a great listener question.
Sept. 11, 2022
#15 -- Board Climbing as a Training Tool
Tim and Josh go deep on board climbing and the different ways it fits into their climbing routines.
Sept. 2, 2022
#14 -- Quantitative vs Qualitative
Josh and Tim start off by reminiscing about setting and what's actually going on behind the scenes. Then they dive into a topic Dave MacLeod raised in a recent YouTube video "Can you quantify climbing technique?" . PS -- Wha…
Aug. 26, 2022
#13 -- Supplementation, Jackalope, Alphane
Tim and Josh start off by accidentally going down the rabbit hole of supplementation and their ‘stacks’ to perform and recover well. Then Tim talks about his latest competition, Jackalope, and how it went compared to his pre…
Aug. 18, 2022
#12 -- Success Begets Success + Q&A
Tim talks about his latest winning streak and what's changed. Then Josh and Tim tackle some excellent listener questions.
July 29, 2022
#11 -- And We're Back!
Josh and Tim are back after Josh's paternity leave. They had way too much to talk about because of the long break but they focus is on Tim's Black Diamond team trip to Lander, WY and what Tim learned while coaching at a 2 we…
May 27, 2022
#10 -- Listener Q&A and the SLsCene
Josh and Tim cover some great questions submitted by a listener. They also discuss how SLC has become the new “place to be” if you are a serious climber.
April 25, 2022
#9 -- Modeling, Highballs, and Meiringin
Tim just got back from being a male model in Bishop and he gives us the behind the scenes on what it’s like to do a pro photoshoot. Tim also tell us more about the steps he’s taking on his Big 5 Highball linkup in Bishop. Jo…
April 15, 2022
#8 -- The Wall: Climb for Gold
Josh and Tim talk about the recent climbing movie The Wall: Climb for Gold. This feature length film follows Brooke Raboutou, Janja Garnbret, Miho Nonaka, and Shauna Coxsey on their journey to the Olympics. Climbing entering…
April 7, 2022
#7 -- Al Rangel, A Coach's Mind
This one's a banger! Al Rangel recently set out on his own to start Class 5, a competitive team based in Southern, CA. Al is one of the best climbing coaches in America, if not the world, and chances are you’ve worked with h…
March 30, 2022
#6 -- National Team Trials! The good, the bad, and the ugly.
Josh and Tim do a deep dive into the National Team Trials that just happened in Atlanta. This competition is main driver that determines which USA athletes are selected to compete in this years World Cup tour. Tim didn’t hav…