Best Neck Of The Woods Podcasts (2024)

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#123 Adam Shahar — The Best Training For Climbing, 1-Arm Pogo’s, IFSC Athlete of the Week, Ego Snacks, and Letting Go of Negative Thoughts 1:54:40

19m ago1:54:40

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Adam Shahar is the name that keeps coming up when I ask who is an up and coming star. At 18 he had a breakout year where he won bouldering nationals, climbed V15 in a few sessions while he was on the road doing WC’s, and then became IFSC’s Athlete of the Week when he narrowly missed finals with a 7th place finish at the Prague WC. He also had perha…

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222: The Pyramid House In The Woods 47:04

33m ago47:04

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Deep in the annals of Aguilar, Colorado - miles down a dirt road, lies a black Pyramid house nestled under the Spanish Peaks built by a man determined to bring back his wife's soul from the dead. But that was 50 years ago. Now, the homestead is owned by a former Los Angeleno named Austin who after renovating the Pyramid house has come face to face …

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#122 Hamish McArthur — His Surprising Path To Olympic Success, The Right Kind of Motivation, BTS at Paris 2024, Advice To Young Hamish, and Handling Danger and Death 1:45:25

2d ago1:45:25

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If you watched the Paris Olympics then you remember Hamish McArthur’s stand out performance to secure an incredible 5th place finish. Hamish had already stood atop World Cup podiums and won Youth Worlds, but his Olympic showing was a clear level up. In this episode Hamish shares what changed for him in the year leading up to the Olympics and how it…

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221: Waco - David Koresh - The Siege 34:35

3d ago34:35

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Suspecting the group of stockpiling illegal weapons, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms obtained a search warrant for the compound and arrest warrants for Koresh and several of the group's members. Starting on February 28th 1993 The Branch Davidians, led by David Koresh, were prepared to stay put at their Mount Carmel Center ranch while t…

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Blue October continues 4:46

9d ago4:46

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Stop me if you've heard this before: It's gonna be hot and dry! Max has a listen ahead and when we can bring back some rain in your Fastcast.By KBTX Podcasts

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#121 Matt Fultz — BIG MOVES small crimps, Long Term Projecting, Video Analysis, Hardest Board Climbs, Throwing Away His Scale, and How He Coaches on OTG 1:51:26

9d ago1:51:26

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You’ve heard of Matt Fultz, but you may not realize just how amazing Matt is. He’s climbed eight V16’s. 8. Eight! By the way, two of them are rarely repeated and recognized as some of the hardest in the world (Hypnotized Minds and Big Z). He’s FA’d 7 climbs V15 and up, including 2 V15’s in one day!! We’re pretty sure that’s a world’s first, but who…

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220: Waco - David Koresh - The Genesis 31:00

10d ago31:00

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1984 David Koresh lead a faction of Seventh-day Adventist, calling themselves the Branch Davidians against George Roden, who was leading the competing faction. George Roden had ran Howell and his followers off their Mount Carmel compound at gunpoint. Howell and his group relocated to Palestine, Texas and the beginnings of what resulted in the famou…

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What the Weather is the Drought Monitor? 25:54

15d ago25:54

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In today's episode of What the Weather, Stevie Stephenson and Berkeley Taylor cover all things drought, fire danger, burn bans, and more. Hope you enjoy!By KBTX Podcasts

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Summer for now, fall arrives this week. 5:00

17d ago5:00

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After two days of record-breaking and tying heat ( with more to come before the week is done), we are finally looking to some cooler air arriving to the Brazos Valley! It doesn't hang around too long, but Kayleigh has the details in this week's FastCast.By KBTX Podcasts

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#120 Alvaro Rangel — Coaching Team USA at the Olympics, Not Saying ‘Strong’, The Most Important Skill, Making Finals vs Semi’s, Case Studies, and The Future of Comp Climbing 2:33:21

16d ago2:33:21

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Alvaro Rangel, Al, is back on the podcast after 2+ years! Al was one of the first guests and one of the best. The last podcast we did was incredible, but somehow Al managed to top it with today’s episode. He is the founder and head coach of Team Class 5 in San Diego, CA. Al is also part of the Team USA coaching staff and supports the team at World …

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219: Quarter Horses & Drug Cartels Part Two 50:46

17d ago50:46

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In this week's episode Rachael talks to a horse trainer that actually had encounters in the quarter horse world with different cartels. The eye opening interview with the anonymous trainer is peppered in with the true story of how the Treviño brothers infiltrated the Quarter Horse racing world and laundered millions of dollars through it before the…

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Listen Now: Kill List 5:39

22d ago5:39

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In the depths of the dark net, tech journalist Carl Miller makes a disturbing discovery: a secret Kill List targeting hundreds of innocent people on a murder for hire website. When the police decide not to investigate, Carl is thrown into a race against time to warn those in danger and uncover the truth about the people who want them dead. From Won…

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The great contrast on either side of the Gulf of Mexico 5:06

24d ago5:06

5:06

Too much moisture, and not enough! Fire danger in Texas with an historic hurricane bound for Florida. Max gets you the update in this week's Fastcast.By KBTX Podcasts

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Brass Neck - the story of a murder 12:37

22d ago12:37

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1880s England. A young woman has been married off to a rough publican. She could settle, and call this her lot in life. But this woman has a solid brass neck, and she's not about to put up with what she doesn't have to. The story makes reference to the death of a child. Sound effects were provided by Pixabay. Ann Butler is the author of the women's…

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#119 Melina Costanza — Elite Mental Training and Performance, Look Good Feel Good Play Good, Getting Hooked on The Outdoors, and The Nuances of Eating As a Top Athlete 2:23:34

23d ago2:23:34

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Melina Costanza is an 8x US National Champion. Sometimes as a youth, sometimes as a collegiate, sometimes in Open, sometimes in bouldering, sometimes in lead, sometimes both. Yes, last year at Open Nationals (2023) she won both Bouldering and Lead. She is set to compete in the 2024 Open Nationals coming up in a week, so after you listen to this pod…

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218: Quarter Horses & Drug Cartels 34:37

24d ago34:37

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All eyes are on the most violent Mexican drug cartel, the Zetas, by way of their dealings in the quarter horse racing business. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Tropics are active... but not in our neck of the woods! 4:25

28d ago4:25

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You made it to the weekend! Be sure and hydrate, will ya? Max has your full forecast and a look ahead to when things are set to get COOLER in your Fastcast.By KBTX Podcasts

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#118 Ward Byrum — Setting Climbs For Tens of Thousands of Climbers, What Makes A Climb Good, Indoor vs Outdoor Grades, and What A ‘Testpiece’ is at Movement Gyms 2:20:27

30d ago2:20:27

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Ward Byrum is the Director of Routesetting for all Movement gyms in the East Region. Yes, that Movement. The biggest climbing gym chain in America and probably the world. That means that Ward and his team decide what the climbing will be like for thousands of climbers. Scratch that, ten’s of thousands of climbers. It might even be hundreds of thous…

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TOASTY days continue while the tropics heat up too! 5:18

1M ago5:18

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Tropics are HEATING UP, but is there any moisture to spare for the Brazos Valley? Max hashes it out in your Fastcast.By KBTX Podcasts

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217: A Conversation with Bob Marmor 1:01:21

1M ago1:01:21

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Bob was a California Kid when the Source Family and Manson Family were gaining momentum in the late 60's & early 70's Los Angeles scene. Both of these groups influenced the record industry at the time and Bob's brother in-law was the founder of Kama Sutra Records and Family Productions and was a mega music industry exec and prolific producer of the…

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#117 Tom Randall — How Fit Climbers Get Strong and Strong Climbers Get Fit, Founding Lattice Training and How It’s Evolved, Why Recovery On Route Is So Important, and What Separates the Good from the Great ... 2:15:58

1M ago2:15:58

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Tom Randall is an iconic climber and founder. You might know him as one of the Wide Boyz, as one of the founders of Lattice Training, as a high level coach, or for his 5.14 Trad FA’s or even his FA of the worlds hardest crack boulder, aptly named “The Kraken” [V13]. Ya, Tom’s done it all, and has helped the best in the world do it even better. In t…

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Fall is HERE! But the cooler weather is on backorder... 4:25

1M ago4:25

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LOTS of dots to connect in how the weather will shape a LOT of the 48 over the next week or so. Max dives into your Fastcast!By KBTX Podcasts

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216: Father Yod & The Source Family Part Three 58:20

1M ago58:20

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As with all cult leaders - absolute power, corrupts absolutely and in the case of Jim Baker and his "Father Yod" persona it was no different. What started out as a hip, vegetarian restaurant and Sunday meditation classes quickly spun into a hedonistic, rock n' roll fueled cult that bankrupted its own commandments for Dionysian lust. Father Yod clai…

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It is the final week of summer, and it is going to feel like it! 4:45

2M ago4:45

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Fall is just around the corner, but the final week of the summer season is coming in hot... literally. Kayleigh has the toasty details in this week's Fastcast!By KBTX Podcasts

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#116 David Fitzgerald — A Big Zeason [V16], Lucid Dreaming [V15+], His Breakthrough On How To Approach Hard Projects, Creating Hits with Highpoint Productions, and Editing 101 2:00:15

1M ago2:00:15

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David Fitzgerald is back after an absolutely incredible season. Dave was previously on for Testpiece Episode #55, a total fan favorite. Last season Dave had a list of climbs in different styles to tackle. Tierrany, a V14 endurance bloc in Yosemite. Equanimity, a V15 ultra tech testpiece in Tahoe. Lucid Dreaming, the V15+ straight forward power prob…

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215: Father Yod & The Source Family Part Two 39:25

2M ago39:25

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In Part Two we dive into Jim Baker's second killing with his bare hands, a few more wifes and the restaurant that fueled it all - The Source Family Restaurant See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Shame You Didn't See Me 12:17

2M ago12:17

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This latest is a story of rivalry and bitching among moneyed folks. Mel looks down on Petra - she's not good enough for their group of friends. But Mel should have been paying closer attention. Shame You Didn't See Me was written by Ann Butler. The background track is Chillout-96-4200 by 1tamara2 and was provided by Pixabay. Ann Butler is the autho…

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#115 Garrett Gregor — Olympic Head Routesetter, BTS of Elite Competitive Setting, Grades of the Olympic Climbs, and Do Setters Control the Outcome? 2:26:33

2M ago2:26:33

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Garrett Gregor was the head routesetter for the Paris Olympics boulders! That’s all you need to know. Just stop reading this description and start listening now. Garrett is also an accomplished competitor, placing as high as 4th at Nationals, an experienced coach at the legendary Team ABC, and did we mention he’s an elite routesetter?! IFSC Level 5…

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Eyes immediately on the gulf to start a new week 4:09

2M ago4:09

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First thing's first: It's going to be a GREAT start to the week. BUT what is likely to become Francine in the Gulf of Mexico poses questions by midweek. Max has a quick look in your Fastcast!By KBTX Podcasts

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214: Father Yod & The Source Family 39:16

2M ago39:16

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This episode profiles the wild up bringing of Jim Baker better known as "Father Yod" and how he ended up in California starting one of the country's first health food restaurants on Sunset Strip before he started a cult. Jim would later found a spiritual commune in the Hollywood Hills known as the Source Family and of course, front a psychedelic ro…

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Not one but TWO fronts to watch over the next week 3:39

2M ago3:39

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One of them is meh, the other one is HEHEH!! Max breaks it down in your Fastcast.By KBTX Podcasts

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#114 Tyler Nelson — How Personal Morphology Affects Climbing Performance, Specificity, Unlevel Edges, Talon Grip, and Tim Gabbett’s Paradox 2:13:19

2M ago2:13:19

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Dr. Tyler Nelson is the founder of Camp 4 Human Performance, a company focused on bringing the principles of sport science to climbing. Tyler is focused on being a cutting edge resource for training and rehabilitation of climbers. This means he is always knee deep in research papers from all sorts of sports and asking how we might apply those lesso…

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213: The Unknown Indiana Serial Killer: Herb Baumeister 36:35

2M ago36:35

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Herb Baumeister was an unsuspecting, Thrift store owner and serial killer whose reign of terror gripped Indiana in the 1980s & 90s. He is considered to be the number one suspect in the I-70 strangler case and after scattering thousands of human bones all over his Fox Hollow Farms estate - the land has remained haunted to this day. See Privacy Polic…

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What the Weather has been at Kyle Field Home Openers 12:25

2M ago12:25

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In this episode of "What the Weather," Stevie and Kayleigh break down how the weather has looked at Kyle Field for the past twenty years, and their own experiences at their very first Aggie football games.By KBTX Podcasts

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JamPACKED holiday weekend... Are we going to get rained on again?? 3:37

2M ago3:37

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Next round up! Some new data coming in that says it miiiiiight not be a soggy start to the weekend, but best to at least prepare for a damp one. Max hashes out the Fastcast and gives you a tease ahead to our next project!By KBTX Podcasts

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#16 Franki Ntabaza - Music Production, Mixing, Mastering, Building and Operating a Commercial Studio and More! 1:30:51

2M ago1:30:51

1:30:51

Franki Ntabaza is CEO and Founder of FMN studio and works as an audio engineer working at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver BC. We discuss the ins and outs of working with artists in the studio, the processes of constructing a song, the evolutions of the music and podcasts industries, Trump on Theo Von, the state of Canada's economy and more!…

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#113 Kevin Brown — Literally Everything Your Ever Wanted To Know About Chalk, Founding Friction Labs, Skin Farming, and How To Make Sure You Are Getting The Best Friction On Holds 1:25:20

2M ago1:25:20

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This is the episode to learn everything about one of, if not the, most important parts of our climbing kit — chalk! The real topic here is how to maximize friction between your hands and the holds, which is crucial for sending your hardest. Kevin Brown joins the pod and goes deep on the science of how to get the best friction on holds. He talks abo…

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Finishing August on a wetter note! 3:14

2M ago3:14

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We'reee baaaaaaaaaaaaaack! Max has your fresh Fastcast talking August, a wetter week ahead, and AGGIE GAMEDAY WEATHER!By KBTX Podcasts

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212: The Unsolved Killing of Chandra Levy 36:13

2M ago36:13

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Chandra Levy was an intern at the Federal Bureau of Prisons in Washington, D.C., who disappeared in 2001. She was presumed murdered after her skeletal remains were found in Rock Creek Park a year later in May, 2002. Despite multiple suspects, including a false confession by an inmate and an alleged affair with a congressman - The case remains unsol…

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#15 Eric Morettin - Neck of The Woods, Content Creation, LUXERY TRAP, Pantera and More! 1:00:40

3M ago1:00:40

1:00:40

Eric Morettin is bass player in the progressive death metal band Neck of The Woods from Vancouver BC. He is also has a Youtube Channel revolving around guitar tech, repairs, amp modeling, rig impressions and artists such as Zakk Wylde and Pantera. We discuss him joining Neck of The woods, tracking the LUXERY TRAP EP, achieving specific guitar tones…

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Missed the Mark - a short story 12:31

3M ago12:31

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A vicious practical joker has been creating mayhem for years. Will they ever get their comeuppance? The story was written by Ann Butler. The music is Old Boogie Jazz Blues (b3 -hammond organ 226293) by Denis Pavlov and was provided by Pixabay. Ann Butler's first full length novel, After the Hurt, is available on Amazon, Google, Apple Books and B&N.…

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#112 Paris 2024 Olympics — Professional Climber and Coach Tim Kang on The Results, The Routesetting, The Grades, and The Future of Competitions 2:06:24

2M ago2:06:24

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Professional climber, coach, routesetter, and frequent Testpiece podcast guest, Tim Kang, is on the pod this week to share his thoughts about the Paris 2024 Olympics. Tim may be best known for his highball ascents that culminated in the film Focus, but Tim is also a seasoned competition climber with multiple World Cups under his belt. Tim loves com…

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211: Hell On A Highway: Traffic Jam Horror Stories 1:03:46

3M ago1:03:46

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Greg was recently stuck on I-40 in the Mojave Desert for over 12 hours after a semi-truck hauling lithium-ion batteries crashed and shut down I-15 and all the traffic was diverted. After more collisions and break downs the bottle necks kept piling up until Greg's only shot at freedom was through the Mojave Preserve..... This harrowing Traffic Jam g…

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#14 Liev Dalton - Terrain Paradigm, Scientism, Truth and more! 1:01:14

3M ago1:01:14

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Liev Dalton is the host of the podcast Beyond Terrain where he covers health and wellbeing through a holistic lens embedded in the Terrain Paradigm. He advocates taking responsibility for ones health so they can optimize and thrive through hard work and a growth mindset. We discuss the Terrain Paradigm, Karl Popper's falsification principle, faith …

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#111 Tom O’Halloran — How To Do Hard Moves, Using Boards To Climb Better Outside, Toes Knees Hips, Taping Correctly, and What The Olympics Are Like 2:23:48

3M ago2:23:48

2:23:48

Tom O’Halloran is arguably the best climber in Australia. He’s an Olympian, he’s climbed 15a and v14, and done FA’s nearly up to those grades as well. But the reason we wanted to have him on the podcast is because of the amazing YouTube content he puts out. He dives into the nuances of hard climbing in a way that actually helps people climb hard. T…

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210: The Shocking Death of SNL Legend Phil Hartman 43:26

3M ago43:26

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And on this week of 7DS we are profiling, perhaps one of the bigger tragedies to the comedy corner of the entertainment world, was the shocking murder of Phil Hartman, beloved SNL actor, voice on the Simpsons, household name, an every man, but a legend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c…

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Weekends storms?? It's possible! 2:11

3M ago2:11

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Especially Friday! As high pressure moves off a touch, and a weak front approaches, we may get just enough to trigger some storms at a couple different points this weekend. Max hashes it out in your Fastcast.By KBTX Podcasts

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#110 Ethan Salvo — Lessons From Climbing The Hardest Climb in Squamish [TWICE?!], Internal Vs External Motivations, and Transcending Grades 1:48:11

3M ago1:48:11

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Ethan Salvo is back on the podcast! Ethan's first episode (linked here) was a fan favorite so when Josh visited Squamish for a few days they met up do an impromptu live/in-person recording. Since the last recording, Ethan has climbed arguably the hardest climb in Squamish, The Singularity. The experience he had on it was fascinating and made him qu…

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209: The Mysterious Death of Natalie Wood 32:18

3M ago32:18

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The Mysterious Death of Natalie Wood. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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#109 Noah & Benn Wheeler — The World’s Hardest Campus Move, Most Difficult Board Climbs, FA’ing V12 On 1st Day Outdoors, and How This Generation Sees The Future 2:11:36

3M ago2:11:36

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Noah Wheeler and Benn Wheeler represent the next generation of climbers. At 21 and 19, they are some of the strongest board climbers in the world and their styles reflect that. They also are bring a unique point of view to the world of climbing content with their YouTube channel, Wheel Rock. These brothers have climbed up to V16 outdoors, FA’d up V…

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