The Careless Talk Climbing Podcast E103: Sean Bailey - Cutting edge climbing, comps and grading
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Jun 26, 2024 
World-class climber Sean Bailey chats about climbing competitions, media influence, and grading. They discuss the challenges of competition climbing, evolving landscape of climbing careers and social media, and the influence of media on climbing grading. The conversation also explores the differences in climbing culture and training methods between Japan and the UK, as well as the benefits of cross-training in sport climbing and bouldering.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Casual Conversation About Budapest and Olympic Qualifying Event
02:39 • 3min
Challenges and Strategies in Climbing Competitions
05:27 • 28min
Evolving Landscape of Climbing in Professional Career and Social Media
33:28 • 24min
Discussion about a Mysterious Climbing Achievement
57:29 • 2min
Exploring the Influence of Media on Climbing Grading and Decisions
59:09 • 2min
Evolution of Climbing Grades and Grading Dynamics
01:01:37 • 28min
Exploring Climbing Culture and Training Approaches in Japan and the UK
01:29:14 • 29min
Discussion on Climbing Goals and Future Plans
01:57:46 • 2min
The Benefits of Cross-Training in Sport Climbing and Bouldering
01:59:34 • 3min
Wrapping up with gratitude and good wishes
02:02:47 • 2min