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The Youtini Show

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Welcome to The Youtini Show! Join Eric, Corey, Charles, and Wes as they navigate the vast ocean of fandom, blending sharp insights with a healthy dose of humor. From the lore-rich galaxies of Star Wars to the dynamic worlds of nerd culture and the competitive arenas of sports, this podcast is more than just a series of discussions. It's a deliberate journey towards building a vibrant community where curiosity isn't just welcomed—it's the guiding light. Immerse yourself in episodes that promi ...
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This week, we cover a TON of book news in the Star Wars community. One of Youtini's own has created their dream project with the Legends Timeline, we get a new book release and a preview filled with lightsabers, Star Wars Outlaws is ready to ship with 20 additional minutes of behind the scenes footage, and SO much more!…
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This week, we bring you an audio exclusive show where dive into our new format! We start out with official Star Wars news as we tell you all about The Stranger from The Acolyte, the behind the scenes footage of extensive lightsaber training, and a farewell to the #YordHorde. Couple that with a few thirsty responses from the community and some poten…
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Miranda Oakley is an AMGA certified rock climbing guide, who set the record for being the first woman to rope solo the Nose in a day. As a Palestinian-American, she recently made headlines by hanging a political banner on the side of El Cap. We discuss this unlikely nexus between climbing and activism, and imagine how it can go right or wrong.But f…
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This week, we fire up the hype train for STAR WARS OUTLAWS! We cover the new gameplay that was released at Ubisoft Forward, discuss what we're most excited for when it comes to the base game, the DLC, and the potential for Star Wars easter eggs, and we even discuss Corey's family secret involving Prohibition Moonshine.…
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This week is all about THE ACOLYTE! We dive into our thoughts about the first half of the season, the audience controversy that's plagued the show, and the ultimate question: Are you #YordHorde or #YordBored? Join us as we talk our wildest theories for the last few episodes of the show and find out a video game secret Charles has been hiding from u…
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Today’s guest is climbing coach Justen Sjong. Justen is known for his first free ascents of Magic Mushroom (VI 5.14a) and The PreMuir (VI 5.13c/d) on El Capitan, and redpoints of 5.14 sport climbs. His approach to improvement in climbing is far more cerebral than most standard training fare, and his intuitions and sensibilities as a coach have help…
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It's SANDERSON WEEK! On this week's episode, we talk about how Charles got us all into the Mistborn trilogy and reawakened our love of reading. Is fantasy the easiest genre to jump to from scifi? Is the Cosmere better than Star Wars? Will Eric ever finish The Fellowship of the Ring? Whether you've read all of Brandon Sanderson or have never jumped …
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Today we have a double-header. Two guests, same great show.First up is Rajiv Ayyangar—an entrepreneur, CEO, and host of The China Beach podcast, a show about his obsession with arguably the best sport climb on earth (at least according to him!). Rajiv might have the most niche podcast on earth, and we dive into where his obsession with this one rou…
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This week, we talk about how important it is to keep your friends close! It can be hard to set up game nights or take those trips with your buddies, but the older we get, the more we need to send that text or make that call (unless you're Corey). Join us as we figure out how to navigate a busy schedule with a dwindling social battery, because at th…
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After Rock and Ice and Climbing magazines stopped printing issues, a hole was left in the climbing media landscape. Enter Michael Levy, a writer based in New York City and a former editor at Rock and Ice. He has recently revived Summit Journal, and reimagined it as a heavy stock climbing magazine for climbers today. We talk about climbing media and…
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This week, we share the story of how Charles got us all into his obsession with the Miami Heat! We go through our histories as sports fans, why not everyone needs to love basketball, and how Caitlin Clark is poised to give the WNBA its biggest breakthrough in history. Even though we all met through Star Wars, we have loved this evolution into sport…
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Last fall, Jesse Grupper took home the gold medal at the Pan Am games, securing his spot on Team USA for the Paris Olympics in 2024. Now just a few months out from the Games, we caught up with Jesse to hear about how he is preparing and getting psyched to represent our country in lead and bouldering at the Olympics—all while balancing life as a mec…
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This week we celebrate May the 4th by going through our Star Wars State of the Union! What are our favorite Star Wars projects? How can the franchise learn from the success of Dune? How much does Corey really know about goat cheese? (a lot). Come enjoy the upcoming holiday with us as we shaer what Star Wars means to us after a very long year!…
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This week we dive into the idea of starting new hobbies as we get older. Why is it easier than ever before? How do online communities make new obsessions even more fun? And what in the world does Wes have in his closet? We answer all those questions, dive into the details of Corey's sim rig, and figure out which new hobbies are we trying out next!…
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Our guest today is #71 for the New York Jets: Wes Schweitzer, an offensive guard whose injuries sent him down a curious path of recovery: rock climbing. Since discovering the sport, Wes has fallen in love with climbing and uses it as a tool to improve his performance on and off the field. At 6’4” 330-pounds, Wes is considered one of the strongest l…
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In this episode of The Youtin Show, it’s Taylor Swift week as we celebrate the upcoming release of The Tortured Poets Department. We discuss the undeniable impact of Taylor Swift on the music industry (and even the economy) and how the Swifties have become one of the most accepting and passionate fandoms in the world. Come celebrate the joy in lovi…
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In this episode of The Youtini Show, we explore the evolving legacy of the Star Wars prequels, tracing their journey from widespread criticism to beloved classics. Join us as we delve into how generational shifts, nostalgia, and the power of community have reshaped our perceptions. Through personal stories and reflections, we celebrate the richness…
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Welcome to the first episode of The Youtini Show, formerly known as The Living Force Podcast. We're thrilled to embark on this new journey, exploring not only the expansive universe of Star Wars but also the broader horizons that unite us as a community. This episode is a celebration of the new direction for both the show and Youtini. As we reflect…
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Will Moss is a comp climber turned traddie from New York City, who has been quietly ticking some of the hardest gear-protected routes in the country over the past couple of years. His most recent notable ascent is the FA of the Gunks hardest: The Best Things in Life Are Free (5.14d R).But first, we wind our way into a discussion about the elusive “…
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Today’s guest is a climbing icon and legend: the great Beth Rodden. Beth was a youth national comp champ who went on to become one of the greatest female climbers of her time, with important first free ascents of El Cap and single-pitch trad test pieces such as Meltdown, a 5.14c crack that many say is harder and took a decade before it was repeated…
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Josh Wharton is one of America’s top alpine climbers, with light and fast ascents of iconic peaks from Patagonia to Alaska to the Himalaya. His latest first free ascent with Vince Anderson, is called Suerte (5.13a, WI6, M7, 3,500 feet) and it’s located on Jirishanca (20,100 feet) in Peru. This ascent, which took years to “alpine redpoint,” is featu…
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Dean Fidelman is a legendary climbing photographer, whose body of work and portraitures have come as close to capturing the elusive soul of our sport as any photographer ever has. He’s perhaps best known for his Stone Nudes series of fine-art black-and-white bouldering photographs, but his career first began as a 16 year old kid with a camera, docu…
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Two amazing guests today. Two important conversations related to community and development.First, we speak to Sam Lightner Jr. about the latest threats to climbing access in America. Sam is a prolific route developer, who is perhaps best known for developing the climbing in Southern Thailand and helping turn Railey and Tonsai beaches into the desti…
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