Best Bulletproof Culture Podcasts (2024)

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EP 222: Paul Houghoughi — How to Bulletproof Your Knees, Strengthen Your Shoulders, and Maintain a Happy Neck 2:15:41

2h ago2:15:41

2:15:41

Paul Houghoughi (The Climbing Physio) returns for our promised part 2! This was every bit as good as our first episode. In part 2 we focused on how to build bulletproof knees and hamstrings for heel hooks, how to prevent shoulder injuries, how to strengthen and mobilize your neck and back, some of the most common changes to climber’s bodies as we a…

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EXTRA: Keenan Takahashi — Mustache Q&A, Highballing Near Misses, and Japanese Climbing Culture 16:15

4d ago16:15

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Keenan betrays his mustache by revealing its deepest secrets, and then talks about his experience with 'Insomniac' V16, his trips to Japan, what stood out to him about the Japanese climbing culture, favorite anime, home wall dreams, footwork tips, and his nearest misses while highballing and how they changed his feelings about future highballs. Bec…

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062 - Keep Calm with Amber Case 1:15:20

5h ago1:15:20

1:15:20

Episode Highlights: The evolution of technology The Importance of Understanding History in Law and Tech The Role of History in Technology and Design The concept of calm technology, its principles, and the need for historical context in product design. The importance of long-term tech design and changing the narrative on what's considered cool. Ambe…

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EP 221: Keenan Takahashi — ‘The Gold Standard’, Learning From Limit Moves, and the Origin Story of ANTIGRAV 2:36:29

7d ago2:36:29

2:36:29

Keenan Takahashi is one of the top boulders in the world. We talked about the origin story of his clothing company ANTIGRAV, the importance of carving out space for creativity, establishing his latest V15 FA ‘The Gold Standard’, watching Sean Bailey send ‘Devilution’, unclimbed king lines in Bishop, shifting his focus to meaningful hard climbs, his…

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Ep 008: The Dos & Don'ts Of Writing Bulletproof Website Specifications 33:14

38m ago33:14

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It’s one of the biggest projects a company can undertake: launching a new website. Whether you’re creating an entirely new domain or overhauling your existing site, it’s incredibly important and difficult to get it right - because between brief and execution things can easily go off-piste. Success starts with a well-considered website spec that cle…

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061 - Funny Money with Paul Ollinger 58:17

2h ago58:17

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Episode Highlights: Paul Ollinger's transition from an executive at Facebook to pursuing stand-up comedy. Discuss the focus of Paul Ollinger's podcast, "Crazy Money," and its exploration of living a fulfilling life beyond financial pursuits. How comedy has shaped Paul Ollinger's communication skills, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and h…

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EP 220: Alannah Yip (Olympian) — Alopecia, Finding Power Beyond Hair Loss, and Her Fight Against Disordered Eating 2:07:50

14d ago2:07:50

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Alannah Yip is a professional climber from Canada who competed at the Tokyo Olympics. We talked about getting diagnosed with alopecia and the emotional journey of losing her hair, taking back her power, preparing for the Olympic Qualifying Series, lessons from Tokyo, mantras for slab boulders, her involvement with IFSC policies to prevent eating di…

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EP 219: Fitz Cahall (The Dirtbag Diaries, Climbing Gold) — A Lifetime of Storytelling, Taking Authorship of Your Time, and Being Pro But Not Fancy 2:31:59

21d ago2:31:59

2:31:59

Fitz Cahall is the cofounder of Duct Tape Then Beer, and the creator of The Dirtbag Diaries and Climbing Gold with Alex Honnold. We talked about the early days of the internet, what podcasting was like in 2007, being on the fringe, storytelling, virtual reality, spending your time on the right things, the unglamorous parts of our work, results vs. …

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EP 218: Mat Wright — Sending One of the World's Hardest Trad Climbs, 'Rhapsody' E11 1:30:59

24d ago1:30:59

1:30:59

Mat Wright returns to the podcast to talk about his send of ‘Rhapsody’! We talked about the emotional dip after a hard send, the power of letting things come to you, making your own luck, patience as a tactic, top-down projecting, feeding our internal climbing algorithms, his process and how it felt to send, his next project, learning how to take t…

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Ep 007: Discovery Workshops - Transforming Projects From Chaos To Clarity 51:48

2h ago51:48

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Ever had a project that’s suffered from significant scope creep, snowballing costs, and unclear objectives? Yep, we have too. It’s a nightmare situation both for clients and their agencies, and often it’s a symptom of ineffective project discovery. In this episode of People Over Pixels Sam and Giorgio cover the importance of discovery workshops, ho…

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EP 217: A Masterclass in Relieving Stress, Sleeping Better, & Improving Focus Using Self-Hypnosis — Dr. David Spiegel (Stanford Psychiatrist) 2:00:23

28d ago2:00:23

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Dr. David Spiegel is a Stanford psychiatrist and one of the world’s most respected experts in the field of hypnosis. We talked about how our minds can make our bodies feel better, how hypnosis has helped his clients, why hypnosis is a good fit for climbers, breathing exercises for relaxation or focus, his new Reveri App, and much more. Dr. Spiegel …

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EXTRA: Maddy Cope — A Masterclass in Endurance Training 1:02:42

26d ago1:02:42

1:02:42

This is a full bonus episode for Patrons! Maddy and I catch up about our weekend sends, Maddy shares a few key nuggets from our main episode, and then gives us a 2-hour masterclass in endurance training! Listen to the end for three free endurance protocols from Lattice's new online course that you can use in your training. *Use the timestamps below…

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EP 216: Maddy Cope — Erase Your Bucket List, Embrace Discomfort, and Discover the Joy of Missing Out 2:39:36

1M ago2:39:36

2:39:36

Maddy Cope is a world-class rock climber and the head of education for Lattice Training. We talked about Maddy’s transition from dancing to climbing, living in a shack in the woods in Chamonix, and lessons from her personal reflections on climbing. We also talked about Lattice’s new online training course that Maddy was in charge of creating and ga…

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Ep 006: Making Business A Force For Good - Our Journey To BCorp Certification 50:08

12d ago50:08

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Evoluted is now a Certified BCorp! As one of only 6 certified companies in Sheffield, less than 50 in the entirety of Yorkshire & the Humber, and only 2000 in the UK; it’s a prestigious group to be counted amongst with a rigorous and time consuming process to achieve. But despite the BCorp movement growing to globally pivot business towards becomin…

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EP 215: Nathan Williams — Lessons From 100+ Days on a V17, the Simplest Way to Get Strong Fingers, and Static Shenanigans 2:16:58

1M ago2:16:58

2:16:58

Nathan Williams is obsessed with ‘Return of the Sleepwalker’ 9A/V17, and estimates he has spent 100+ days trying it. We talked about getting mentored by Jimmy Webb and Kasia Pietras and sending his first V10 within one year of climbing, why he took a year off, falling in love with ROTS, how to stay psyched after bad days, friction control, climbing…

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EP 214: How to Find Contentment in Your Climbing, Banish Shame, and Send Harder Than Ever — Neely Quinn (TrainingBeta, Life Coach) 1:59:50

2M ago1:59:50

1:59:50

Neely Quinn returns to the podcast! We talked about how doing mindset work with Hazel Findlay changed her life, why she decided to become a life coach herself, simple tactics for working through negative emotions and banishing shame, why working on your mindset will make you climb harder, and much more! Neely also gives Steven a life coaching sessi…

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Ep 005: Why We Spent £100k Refurbing Our Office For A Remote Team - Part 2 1:10:04

2M ago1:10:04

1:10:04

The world of work has changed and so have the requirements for physical offices. With remote and hybrid working environments becoming a mainstay, employers must adapt how their physical spaces are used to accommodate distributed teams and new working styles. This time on People Over Pixels, Sam and Giorgio round up their two-parter miniseries shari…

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EP 213: Simon Lorenzi — Three V17s, the Fascinating Story Behind ‘Soudain Seul’, and Dream V18 Projects 1:49:13

2M ago1:49:13

1:49:13

Simon Lorenzi is a world-class climber from Belgium and the first person to climb three boulders graded 9A/V17. We talked about lessons from his three hardest boulders, tactics for trying ‘Burden of Dreams’ in -13°C, the projecting bubble, the goal of struggling, dealing with bad weather on ‘Alphane’, facing frustration with optimism, using a book …

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EP 212: Filmmaker Carlos Mason on Creating SENDING — A Look Behind the Scenes at One of My Favorite Climbing Films 1:35:53

2M ago1:35:53

1:35:53

Carlos Mason is a filmmaker and the creator of SENDING, a new film featuring Ethan Pringle, Anna Hazelnutt, and Dan Beall. We talked about how a car commercial inspired this unique film, why he chose Bishop as the primary location, writing the poem that became the narrative for the film, the connections we form through climbing, how the in-between …

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Ep 004: Why We Spent £100k Refurbing Our Office For A Remote Team - Part 1 46:27

2M ago46:27

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Remote working is the norm for most digital businesses these days. The flexibility, freedom and general peace of mind that comes with remote-working is a huge boon to employees across thousands of businesses. And with teams often distributed all over the country, and even the wider world, why would you spend six-figures renovating a central office …

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EP 211: Davis Ngo (dr.climb) — Blowing Up on Instagram, Why Pro Climbers Deserve to Get Paid, and Overcoming Fear After Injury 2:07:39

2M ago2:07:39

2:07:39

Davis Ngo (dr.climb) is a climber, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Instagram personality. We talked about his upbringing as a first-generation Vietnamese American, blowing up on Instagram, why Sean Bailey deserves to make a living from climbing, breaking his back while highballing, overcoming fear after his injury, his dream of creating a boulderin…

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060 - Smaller is Better with Brady Brim-DeForest 55:50

2M ago55:50

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Episode Highlights: Small is Better: How small, autonomous teams can spearhead targeted missions. The Paradox of Failure and Success Breaking the Fear of Failure: A New Mindset for Organizations How to be adaptable and nimble in taking risks The need to change mindsets within organizations Taking risks in many different places in the organization T…

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EP 210: Stefano Ghisolfi — Chasing the Impossible, Using Humor to Send, and Two Drills for Legendary Endurance 1:37:52

3M ago1:37:52

1:37:52

Stefano Ghisolfi is an Italian professional climber and one of the most accomplished sport climbers in the world. We talked about racing bikes growing up, discovering climbing, using humor in his YouTube videos, how having fun helps him send, why he loves projecting limit routes, chasing the impossible, trying ‘Silence’ 9c, sending ‘Excalibur’ 9b+,…

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Ep 003: Business Awards - Celebrating Success Or A Pay-To-Win Scam? 48:05

3M ago48:05

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As everyone and their dog launches a new business award to enter, the industry is becoming more and more controversial. Do they represent an opportunity for teams to celebrate great work or are they simply a pay-to-win scam of industry back patting? As the awards industry becomes increasingly commercialised; building credibility, earning trust and …

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059 - Smile Box with Talia Jacqueline 53:32

2M ago53:32

53:32

Episode Highlights: The smile box analogy and the Fluxus art movement Self-actualization and enlightenment The dysfunctional nature of living in the past and the need to focus on the present. Exploration of the common presence of trauma in high performers and how it can drive their actions. The impact of taking things personally and the importance …

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EP 209: Graham Zimmerman — Going to the Mountains to Learn, the 100-Year Plan, and Imperfect Advocacy 1:58:27

3M ago1:58:27

1:58:27

Graham Zimmerman is an award-winning alpinist, writer, filmmaker, and climate advocate. We talked about his harrowing ascent of Mt. Bradley in his early 20s, getting injured in New Zealand, how his relationship with risk has evolved, losing friends in the mountains, the mystery of passion, the 100-year-plan, falling in love with his wife Shannon, g…

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EP 208: Jesse Grupper — Optimistic Training, Last Place to Olympian, and Leveling Up His Bouldering 1:39:03

3M ago1:39:03

1:39:03

Jesse Grupper is a 27-year-old American who will be competing at the 2024 Olympics. We talked about his nomad lifestyle, the idea of “training trips”, climbing as an art form, the concept of optimistic training, thinking of ourselves as bodies of water, how he turned around his bouldering after placing last in his first World Cup, balancing Olympic…

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SEND ALERT: Will Bosi — ‘Return of the Sleepwalker’ V17, and What He Plans to Try Next! 42:29

3M ago42:29

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Will Bosi is back to talk about sending ‘Return of the Sleepwalker, his third V17/9A! We talked about surprising himself by sending the stand start in three sessions, why ROTS suited his style better than he expected, how he trained during the bad weather breaks, his process, how he felt on the send, how ROTS stacks up against his other hardest bou…

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Ep 001: What Does It Mean To Be A People First Business? 46:37

3M ago46:37

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In recent years it’s become the hottest new trend for businesses to call themselves “people-first”, with everyone from Apple to the US Military slapping people-first into their company values. But what does being people-first actually mean? And how can companies live up to such a bold claim without it devolving into PR lip service? In this episode …

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Ep 002: How To Build A Bottom Up Approach To Company Culture 33:03

3M ago33:03

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Company culture is a hotly debated topic. As businesses grow and people come and go, culture changes and evolves; and while we can all agree ping-pong tables, fresh coffee and office snacks aren’t what defines your company culture; often it’s hard to pinpoint what it actually is. This week on People Over Pixels, Sam and Giorgio share how they’ve de…

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EP 207: Paul Houghoughi (The Climbing Physio) — How to Rehab Finger Injuries, Build Bulletproof Wrists & Elbows, and Never Get Injured Again 1:45:11

3M ago1:45:11

1:45:11

Paul Houghoughi (The Climbing Physio) is one of the top physiotherapists in the world for climbing injuries. We talked about how to rehab lumbrical injuries, training with hypermobile fingers, wrist strengthening exercises, causes of synovitis and capsulitis, why stretching your fingers is important, blood work for stiff joints, tennis and golfers …

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058 - Build Your Bulletproof Life with Ben Sullins 1:08:46

3M ago1:08:46

1:08:46

Episode Highlights: Background and experience in data science, content creation, and storytelling Applying storytelling principles to content creation Challenges of pivoting content focus on YouTube Importance of storytelling in content creation Application of data science in careers Experiences in corporate America and improving presentation skill…

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EP 206: Building a Perfect Replica of ‘The Big Island’ V15, Training on Your Projects, and the Ideal Circuit — Charlie Schreiber Returns 2:08:03

4M ago2:08:03

2:08:03

Charlie Schreiber returns to the podcast! Charlie joins me from Fontainebleau to talk about the epiphany he had in Rocklands, leaving his job to focus on Paradigm Climbing, teaming up with Alex Johnson, getting obsessed with ‘The Big Island’ 8C/V15, building a perfect replica of the boulder, how to train on your limit projects, the concept of the “…

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SEND ALERT: Kai Lightner — ‘Life of Villains’ 9a, Not Rushing the Process, and Building Jamaica’s First Climbing Wall 59:08

4M ago59:08

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Kai Lightner is back on to talk about his recent send of 'Life of Villains' 5.14d/9a at the Hurricave! We talked about the emotional rollercoaster of sending 'LOV', how it felt to send 9a in his current body, not rushing the process, his trip to Jamaica, bolting his first route, what's going on with Climbing 4 Change, and more! Donate to C4C: climb…

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Business, marketing and leadership with a people-first perspective. This is People Over Pixels. 1:39

3M ago1:39

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Welcome to People Over Pixels, a show exploring the human side of running a digital business. After taking over an 18-year old digital agency in mid-2022 with a strong people-first culture, hosts Sam Biggins and Giorgio Cassella will be sharing everything they're learning whilst taking the helm of a successful and growing business. 100% transparenc…

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EP 205: Adrian Vanoni — Finger Crack Wizardry, Blue Collar Sending, and Lucid Dreams About Beta 3:16:41

4M ago3:16:41

3:16:41

Adrian Vanoni is an up-and-coming finger crack wizard who has been on fire for the last few years. We talked about him breaking into 5.14, freeing El Cap ground up and then in a day, training for the famous ‘Cobra Crack’ using a campus board, doing the first free ascent of a 5.14 finger crack in the alpine, lucid dreaming about beta, going after ha…

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EP 204: Anak Verhoeven — How to Build 9a Endurance, Why Motivation Trumps Fancy Facilities, and Being Public About Her Faith 2:44:30

4M ago2:44:30

2:44:30

Anak Verhoeven is a professional climber from Belgium and one of the most accomplished female sport climbers ever. We talked about growing up with her mom as coach and dad as trainer, why she quit competitions, dealing with a strange injury that plagued her for 3+ years, winning her first World Cup, building 9a+ endurance with mediocre training fac…

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The Rizz God opens up about the TRUTH | Diego Day EP 05 1:08:18

4M ago1:08:18

1:08:18

In this podcast episode, Diego Day, a content creator in the pick-up scene known for his viral content, shares his journey and insights into the art of interacting with women. He discusses overcoming the common fear of talking to women, handling rejection, and the importance of authenticity and confidence. Diego provides practical advice on approac…

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057 - Building Brands That Soar with Erik Huberman 53:19

3M ago53:19

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Episode Highlights: Insights into the Broken Marketing Ecosystem and the genesis of Hawke Media Publishing of Erik's book, "The Hawke Method." Brand building and energy management Shared roots in Ventura County and experiences growing up Significance of the “Red Hawk” with the brand and emotional aspect of marketing Importance of managing energy an…

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EP 203: Jakob Schubert — World Champion to 9c and 9A, Adam Ondra’s Risky and Efficient Style, and Failing on ‘Sleepwalker’ 1:39:23

4M ago1:39:23

1:39:23

Jakob Schubert is one of the greatest competition climbers ever. In 2023 he won the World Championships in both lead and combined, secured his ticket to the Paris Olympics, sent his first 9c with his FA of ‘B.I.G.’, and sent his hardest boulder with ‘Alphane’ 9A. We talked about his incredible year, learning from Adam Ondra’s risky and efficient cl…

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SEND ALERT: Jon Cardwell — Establishing ‘Wind Up Bird’ 5.15b, and Uphill Athlete Training 1:09:01

4M ago1:09:01

1:09:01

Jon Cardwell is back on to talk about his new route ‘Wind Up Bird’ 5.15b at The Fortress of Solitude in CO, how moving away helped him send, what he learned from failing on ‘Super Crackinette’ in France, how he applied Uphill Athlete principles to his training for sport climbing, plans to go back for the extension, bolting 5.15 projects in New Mexi…

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056 - Fresh AI with Doug Campbell 1:17:25

4M ago1:17:25

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Episode Highlights: Kurt and Doug reminisce about the Mindshare LA event and its impact on their lives and careers. Doug shares his experience and background, from his education in the UK to his diverse experiences and travels across the US Doug’s exploration of generative AI for nonfiction writing, detailing the creative process and the successful…

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EP 202: Tyler Nelson Returns — How to Get Stronger Fingers, Habits to Prevent Injuries, and Why Climbers Shouldn’t Train Like Gymnasts 2:44:26

4M ago2:44:26

2:44:26

Dr. Tyler Nelson is back on the podcast! We talked about the biggest takeaways from all of his years of finger strength experimenting, how he warms up for a limit bouldering session, how to gain finger strength while minimizing risk, the value of wrist and hand training, common causes of climbing injuries, his advice for my trip to Hueco, what he l…

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055 - Cultural Enrichment with Christopher Daradics 1:13:09

4M ago1:13:09

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Key Takeaways: Christopher’s journey and experiences around the world Fulbright grants and Christopher’s participation in the organization The concept of cultural production and definition of art Cultural Production and Language Learning Soft Power vs. Hard Power Descartes and Computational Theory of Mind Extended Mind and Ecological Validity The d…

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EP 201: James Pearson — The Full Redemption Story, Proposing the Mythical Grade of E12, and Climbing Harder After Kids 3:26:19

5M ago3:26:19

3:26:19

James Pearson is one of the world’s best trad climbers. We discussed a 15-year-old controversy that nearly ended his career, how meeting his wife Caroline saved him, climbing his first 9a after learning how to train, eGrader and quantifying E grades, his decision to suggest E12 for his new route ‘Bon Voyage’, why he was afraid of becoming a dad, wh…

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054 - LA Law with David Young 35:06

4M ago35:06

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Key Takeaways: Dave's experience in the legal industry and working with startups Aligning Interests and Creating Incentives: A Key to Success in Business Turning Challenges into Opportunities: A Zen Master's Perspective The Power of Giving: How Givers Outperform Takers and Matchers The Importance of Health and Personal Growth Tweetable Quotes: At s…

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EP 200: Brooke Raboutou — An Olympian’s Mindset, Dancing on the Wall, and Competing Against Your Friends 1:54:14

5M ago1:54:14

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Brooke Raboutou is an Olympian and a V15 boulderer from Colorado. We talked about growing up in a family of world-class climbers, balancing college with training for the Olympics, her mindset for competitions, why she meditates every day, her favorite hype music, working on her confidence, using pressure as fuel, focusing on the bigger picture, com…

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EP 199: Will Anglin & Matt Jones — A Masterclass in How to Progress Your Climbing 3:01:38

6M ago3:01:38

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Will Anglin returns and is joined by coach and trainer Matt Jones. This is one of the most valuable episodes I’ve ever recorded. It’s a GOLD MINE for anyone who wants to progress their climbing. Will and Matt provide clear and in-depth guidance for beginner, intermediate, and advanced climbers in this three-hour masterclass. If you feel stuck at a …

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Building YouTube's Biggest Fitness Empire | Stan Browney - EP04 1:36:13

5M ago1:36:13

1:36:13

At just 23 years old, Stan Browney has already made a huge name for himself in the fitness world 🌍 Recently he’s just hit a total of 9 million subscribers across his YouTube channels 📺 On Bulletproof & Beyond, Adam & Scott delve deep into Browney's story, exploring the roots of his huge passion for content creation, how fitness came into his life, …

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EP 198: Travis Tameirao — The Day His Life Changed Forever, Climbing V10+ With an Artificial Knee, and Taking the Wheel 2:53:37

6M ago2:53:37

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Travis Tameirao is a 33-year-old from Rhode Island. On August 13, 2018, his life changed in a freak accident in the climbing gym. Three years and a dozen surgeries later, Travis miraculously returned to climbing and sent his first V10 and V11. We talked about his accident, getting a full knee replacement, how he made a full recovery, his incredible…

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