Episodes
March 28, 2023
#39 -- The 2nd Lesson, Mechanics
Tim and Josh go into the next thing Tim addresses with his clients: Climbing Mechanics. They show the process behind how you can deconstruct hard “stopper” moves to make them as easy as possible. This is fundamental for level...
March 20, 2023
#38 -- The 1st Lesson, Balance
Balance on the wall is one of the first things Tim goes over with all of his coaching clients. In this episode Tim and Josh go over what balance means in climbing, how to find better positions when you feel ‘off balance’, and...
March 6, 2023
#37 -- Sport Climbing Tips, Tricks, & Tactics
Tim and Josh go deep on how to sport climb at a high level. They address breathing on the wall, understanding resting, dealing with fear, how to do hard bouldery moves while tied in, and lots more.
Feb. 27, 2023
#36 -- Grades Matter
Are grades subjective? What exactly do grades represent, and what don’t they represent? How do climbs get their grades anyways? What is the hardest move ever done and how are hard moves related to the actual grade of the clim...
Feb. 21, 2023
#35 -- Bodyweight Optimization and Cutting Edge Tech
Josh brings Coach Andy ( @coachandytollefson on Instagram) back on to talk about figuring out your optimal bodyweight for climbing and how weightlifting may or may not fit into obtaining that weight. Then they go on to discus...
Feb. 14, 2023
#34 -- Pursuing Mastery with Tim & Coach Andy
Tim and his S&C Coach, Andy, discuss the pursuit of mastery in climbing. What that means and what that looks like day to day. You can find Andy on Instagram @coachandytollefson .
Feb. 6, 2023
#33 -- Coach Andy Tollefson
Tim’s Strength and Conditioning Coach, Andy Tollefson, joins Tim and Josh. Andy is a climber and coach based out of SLC who is a certified Strength and Condition Specialist and graduated with a BS in Exercise Science. They ta...
Jan. 30, 2023
#32 -- Pumping Iron for Climbing?
Tim and Josh discuss weightlifting and climbing. What is weightlifting vs calisthenics vs prehab? Is it necessary? Who might benefit? Who might not? Josh’s recommendation: Hangboarding + ‘Perfect’ Pull-ups + Pistols or Jumpi...
Jan. 23, 2023
#31 -- Supplements and Climbing
Tim and Josh talk about how they use supplements before, during, and after climbing to improve performance and recovery.
Jan. 16, 2023
#30 -- Footwork and Shoe Choice
Tim and Josh get into the minutiae of footwork and shoe choice.
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. In...
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 excel...
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 press...
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 pos...
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. Ch...
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 pra...
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 str...
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.