The Testpiece Podcast

This is a recurring podcast focused on the latest things happening in climbing and what it means for our sport from industry veterans: Carlo Traversi, Will Anglin, Austin Hoyt, and Joshua Horsley.Today’s episode covers:The Current WC Season (and a Janja tangent)Yannick Flohe’s World’s First 8C Flash (or was it?)The Pro’s and Con’s of Pushing Things To The Absolute LimitFOMO of All The Good Temps and Good Times Being Had in RocklandsSupport us on Patreon: HEREVisit our podcast page: HEREFollow us on Instagram: HERE

Dan Varian is a living legend in the bouldering scene. He's one of the founders of the iconic company Beastmaker and he's a prolific developer with who has FA'd 100's of boulders in the grade 8 (V11 and up).On top of that, Dan is one of the most thoughtful and experienced climber in the world on what it takes to climb at a high level, especially when it comes to the hands and fingers.This is an absolute masterclass and deep dive on elite level hand strength.THIS EPISODE IS SUPPORTED by ORGANIC CLIMBING! The best crash pads in the game, owned and operated by a single person who truly loves climbing.Support us on Patreon: HEREVisit our podcast page: HEREFollow us on Instagram: HERE

Welcome to the first episode of the ‘Board Talk’ podcast!Boards have become a unique discipline and culture within climbing, so we created a recurring podcast focused on the latest things happening in board climbing and what it means for our sport from industry veterans and board lovers: Michael Rosato and Joshua Horsley.Some topics covered in this episode are:Board Lords episodes 6 and 7 Recent Moon YouTube on the OG board (2010!)Are Boards Morpho?Ethics and Style on BoardsThe WORLDS FIRST confirmed V15 on a BoardThe MOST repeated climb of any kind in the world.THIS EPISODE IS SUPPORTED BY Mad Rock! Mad Rock’s mottos is “CLIMBING SHOULD BE FOR EVERYBODY! Innovative, highly technical and affordable climbing shoes and gear.”SHOW NOTES:Michael Rosato’s InstagramBoard Lords #6Board Lords #7OG Moonboard VideoMadrock Climbing, This Episode’s SponsorSupport us on Patreon: HEREVisit our podcast page: HEREFollow us on Instagram: HERE

Noah Wheeler and Benn Wheeler are back on the pod! Tons of fun and insight from these two on what it takes to do the hardest boulders in the world.Also we get into Board Lord’s Episode #7 where Noah competed with Hamish McArthur and SeanRHM.THIS EPISODE IS SUPPORTED BY Tension Climbing! Tension makes the best climbing training tools on the planet.SHOW NOTES:Noah Wheeler’s InstagramBenn Wheeler’s InstagramWheel Rock PatreonWheel rock YouTube ChannelWheeler Brother’s Testpiece EpisodeBoard Lords Episode #7Tension ClimbingSupport us on Patreon: HEREVisit our podcast page: HEREFollow us on Instagram: HERE

In a lively discussion, climbing veterans Will Anglin, Carlo Traversi, and Austin Hoyt celebrate Brooke Rabatou's historic female ascent of Excalibur (15c) and Adam Ondra's impressive E11 flash. They dive into the evolving aesthetics of climbing, emphasizing the shift from pure difficulty to appreciating beauty in routes. Not shying away from challenges, they also tackle the controversial 'first dab ascent' debate, reflecting on ethics and progression in the sport. Their insights blend humor with knowledge, making for an engaging chat on climbing's dynamic landscape.

Obe Carrion is an absolute legend and one of the most iconic stars that rose during the early years of American bouldering.Obe has climbed, competed, and worked in every role climbing has to offer. And he always does it with the best of the best.THIS EPISODE IS SUPPORTED BY Mad Rock! Mad Rock’s motto is “CLIMBING SHOULD BE FOR EVERYBODY! Innovative, highly technical and affordable climbing shoes and gear.”SHOW NOTES:Obe Carrion’s InstagramRampageMadrock Climbing, This Episode’s SponsorSupport us on Patreon: HEREVisit our podcast page: HEREFollow us on Instagram: HERE

Michael Rosato is the Director Of Marketing at Tension Climbing, and is also the host of the amazing ‘Board Lord’ series on their YouTube Channel.Michael is also a board lord himself, with sends up to V13 on the TB2.Enjoy this deep dive into board culture, the different kinds of boards, and the future of boards.This episode is supported by ORGANIC CLIMBING! The best crash pads in the game, owned and operated by a single person who truly loves climbing.SHOW NOTES:Michael’s InstagramTestpiece Episode #102 with the Tension CrewJosh and Tim Trying The TB2Organic ClimbingSupport us on Patreon: HEREVisit our podcast page: HEREFollow us on Instagram: HERE

Jonathan Siegrist, aka J-Star, is one of the top sport climbers in the world, and he has been for at least a decade(s?). He recently sent another 9b in Italy, called Erebor. This wasn’t his in his typical style and he shares how he trained for months before the trip specifically for this line.Jonathan is one of the most experienced and knowledgeable climbers in the game right now and he shares SO much in this chat. Both in how to reach your potential now, and how to be successful over the long haul.THIS EPISODE IS SUPPORTED BY Tension Climbing! Tension makes the best climbing training tools on the planet.SHOW NOTES:Jonathan’s InstagramErebor, 9bTension ClimbingSupport us on Patreon: HEREVisit our podcast page: HEREFollow us on Instagram: HERE

Welcome to the first episode of the ‘Good Temps’ podcast!This is a recurring podcast focused on the latest things happening in climbing and what it means for our sport from industry veterans: Carlo Traversi, Will Anglin, Austin Hoyt, and Joshua Horsley.SHOW NOTES:Carlo’s InstagramWill’s InstagramAustin’s InstagramJosh’s InstagramThe Dark Side MovieSupport us on Patreon: HEREVisit our podcast page: HEREFollow us on Instagram: HERE

Hamish McArthur has been making huge headlines in the climbing world lately with his send of the highly sought after second ascent of Megatron [V17]. He quickly followed that up with another V17 second ascent of No One Mourns The Wicked, on his first session! Yes, that’s right, Hamish sent a V17 in a few hours.Hamish is an incredible person through and through and it’s a pleasure to get to peer into his process and hear about his path from “Good to Great”.THIS EPISODE IS SUPPORTED BY Mad Rock! Mad Rock’s mottos is “CLIMBING SHOULD BE FOR EVERYBODY! Innovative, highly technical and affordable climbing shoes and gear.”SHOW NOTES:Hamish’s Last Testpiece Episode, #122Hamish’s InstagramHamish Sending No One Mourns The Wicked [V17] In A SessionHamish Does The Second Ascent Of Megatron [V17]Madrock Climbing, This Episode’s SponsorSupport us on Patreon: HEREVisit our podcast page: HEREFollow us on Instagram: HERE