

The Power Company Climbing Podcast
Plug Tone Audio | Power Company Climbing
A Climber’s Podcast | In-depth conversations with climbers, coaches, and experts about how to become better climbers.
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May 16, 2021 • 19min
Training Wheels | How to Climb Harder Than the Other Newbs, with Sarah Kremer
Sarah Kremer is a coach and climber who has figured out how to care immensely about both her team AND her own climbing.
Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber.
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May 15, 2021 • 29min
Climb Better Faster | The Magic Bullet, with Jenn Bouma
Jenn Bouma is someone I've watched accept lesson after lesson with excitement and curiosity. That might just be the magic bullet.
Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber.
We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.
The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective.
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May 14, 2021 • 22min
If You Aren’t Making Progress, You’re Probably Making Excuses with Miles West
Miles West is a thoughtful routesetter who has certainly heard his share of excuses.
Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber.
We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.
The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective.
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May 13, 2021 • 50min
The Hard Truth, with Brittany Hoffman
Brittany Hoffman was absolutely integral to the making of the book, but more than that, she's been a key part of my growth over the last 2 years. In this episode, the Introduction to many days in a row of episodes, we discuss the important role she played.
Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber.
We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.
The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective.
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May 10, 2021 • 4min
Be The Catalyst
Apply for the Catalyst Grant at https://americanalpineclub.org/catalyst-grant

Apr 26, 2021 • 57min
BOARD MEETINGS | Top 5 Ways to Shorten Climbing Sessions Without Sacrificing Quality
In this episode, Kris and Nate discuss the top 5 ways you can - if you are so inclined or need to - shorten your climbing sessions without sacrificing quality:
Have a Plan (and a backup plan)
Have your Warmups Dialed
Get to the Point (FOLLOW the plan)
Eliminate Distractions
Set a Time Limit
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The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective.
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Apr 20, 2021 • 1h 9min
BOARD MEETINGS | Extra Effort vs. Overtraining
Giving that extra bit of effort can make all the difference, but there is a thin line between that and overdoing it. It's a frustrating topic to find any real information on. In this episode, Nate and I explore this line.
We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.
The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective.
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Apr 15, 2021 • 1h 21min
Caroline Wickes | Eating Disorders
Eating disorders and disordered eating are a real, but often hidden problem in the sport of climbing, and many of us unwittingly perpetuate the idea that less weight is better. In this episode, Caroline Wickes and I sit down to discuss her personal experiences with eating disorders, as well as the things she learned while researching for her Climbing Magazine article, Weighing In: Does Climbing Need an Eating Disorder Intervention?
For help with an eating disorder, contact the NEDA Helpline.
Check out the study from Lenae Joubert referenced in the episode.
Check out the documentary film LIGHT.
We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.
The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective.
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Apr 6, 2021 • 1h 36min
A Look Back and What’s Next | Kris interviewed by Zach Alexander and Lana Stigura
EPISODE 2motherfuckinghundred. WHAT?? Thanks for riding with us for all this time. In this episode, Kris gets grilled by friends Zach and Lana on all things about the podcast. Where we've been and where we're headed.
Some of the other episodes mentioned in this episode are:
Ep. 12 POE with Will Anglin and Rowland Chen
Ep. 54 Feminism in Climbing with Shelma Jun
Ep. 50 A Coaching Masterclass with Lantien Chu
Ep. 57 Flow and Mental Mastery with Hazel Findlay
Ep. 58 Comparing Hangboard Protocols with Steve Maisch
Ep. 63 Belief and Partnership with Tommy Caldwell
Ep. 64 Fixed vs. Growth Mindset with Trevor Regan
Ep. 66 Now What? with Dan John
Ep. 93 Being Good Climbing Partners with Scott Pagel and Tyler Algeo
Ep. 98 Diversity in Climbing with Brown Girls Climb
Ep. 118 The Best Hangboard Protocol with Eva Lopez
Ep. 129 Success and Failure with Mina Leslie Wujastyk
Ep. 145 Intentional Community with The BlackHeathens
Ep. 156 Try Harder with Troy Fauteux
Ep. 173 Show Up As You Are with Devin Dabney
Ep. 177 Black Joy with Mario Stanley and Dynell Hunter
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The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective.
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Mar 25, 2021 • 1h 5min
BOARD MEETINGS | Is It A Weakness or Is It Just Hard?
Hard climbing is, well, hard. In this episode, Kris and Nate discuss one of the unrealistic expectations that training can bring about - that everything should just feel easy.
We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.
The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective.
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