Best Outdoor Evolution Media Podcasts (2024)

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How Do We 'Re-Center' The Outdoor Industry? 36:28

40m ago36:28

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Doug Schnitzpahn joins the fray to talk about how the outdoor industry has lost it's way. (Look at that 'poet and didn't even know it' type stuff here on THE ROCK FIGHT) Doug is a journalist and the Editor In Chief for Elevation Outdoors and has been in and around the outdoor indus…

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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

19m ago1:25:20

1:25:20

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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Arc'teryx DTC Strategy Hits Big, Patagonia's New Election Policy & Switchback Adds Even More Brands 33:59

5h ago33:59

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin starts the show by digging into Arc'teryx and Amer's big second quarter and why good brand strategy is paying off for the premium outdoor brand. Then he and Producer Dave take a look at the latest brands to join the roster at The Running Event and Switchback as well as the ne…

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National Park Tragedies, Mowing Lawns For A Ski Pass plus Deuter & Hydraflask's New Partnership 38:35

1d ago38:35

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head), Justin Housman is back on the mic! Monday's on THE ROCK FIGHT are for stories to hit the outdoor industry and now Saturday's are for the adventure community. Today on the show Colin & Justin get caught up on several stories to come out of the outdoor and gear world including: Ther…

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Outdoor Trade Show Update: News Out Of The Running Event & Switchback 23:59

17h ago23:59

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Christina Henderson returns to the show to talk about the recent news to come out of The Running Event and Switchback Trade Shows. Last week the following news stories came out of The Running Event/Switchback trade show world: The Running Event will be leaving it's long time home o…

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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

1d 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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The 10 Greatest Outdoor Shoes Ever, BD's New Gear Shop & Lolë Acquires Sanuk From Deckers 46:18

3d ago46:18

46:18

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show (01:05) by ranking the 10 outdoor shoes that appear on Footwear News list of The Greatest Shoes of All Time. Then Colin and Producer Dave run through the following headlines that came out of the outdoor industry over the past week: Lolë Brands has acquired Sanu…

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Tactical Shotgun Stock Innovations - Engineering the Flash 5 1:03:30

3d ago1:03:30

1:03:30

In this episode of For the Love of Guns, I sit down with Mike Laverne, the CEO of Tactiload, to explore his fascinating journey from law enforcement and the Secret Service to becoming an innovator in the firearms industry. Mike shares his experiences and insights into the development of the Flash 5, a groundbreaking shotgun stock that combines simp…

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REI Retail Rumble, Dick's, EMS & More Outdoor Drama 40:12

2d ago40:12

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we’re bringing out a big gun who can speak to what is happening in outdoor retail. Eoin Comerford, is the principal at Outsize Consulting and is an outdoor industry veteran as the former CEO of Moosejaw Mountaineering. He has a unique view on outdoor big box retail as well as what'…

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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

8d ago2:23:48

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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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EMS Sells For A Song, Nike's 'Winning Isn't For Everyone' Ad & Switchback Adds Heavy Hitters To Fall Show 35:13

21d ago35:13

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show talking about the negative reaction to Nike's Winning Isn't For Everyone ad campaign (01:05). TL;DR: outdoorsy people need to relax. Then Colin & Producer Dave hit the following headlines to come out of the outdoor industry over the last week: Last Friday the $…

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Jonathon Taylor: [R]evolution MTB Magazine 1:54:33

16d ago1:54:33

1:54:33

In this episode, I am stoked to have a good mate, colleague, and an all-round legend on the podcast. Jonathon "JT" Taylor is one of the main people behind [R]evolution MTB Magazine. We chat about how the mag started, his history in the industry, and a whole lot more. Enjoy!! Thanks to our sponsors: Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and …

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How The Outdoor Market Alliance Is Shaking Up The Outdoor Industry 27:17

5d ago27:17

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we take a look at a new outdoor organization and the impact it has had on the business of going outside. The Outdoor Market Alliance is a group of Rocky Mountain based independent sales agencies that have established a permanent showroom for the more than 175 outdoor brands that th…

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DIY Gunsmithing Essentials: Tools, Tips, and Safety Gear 43:28

14d ago43:28

43:28

In this solo episode of "For the Love of Guns," the I delve into the importance of using the right tools when working on firearms. The episode covers the necessity of having specialized tools like gunsmith screwdrivers, punches, vises, and hammers. I share my personal experiences and anecdotes, emphasizing the need for quality tools to avoid damagi…

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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

8d ago1:48:11

1:48:11

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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REI Listener Backlash & Crocs Sneaker Drama 33:13

25d ago33:13

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens things up by responding to listener responses to last week's episode and how REI and Dick's are growing increasingly close to being the same thing. Then Colin & Producer Dave hit the following headlines to come out of the outdoor industry over the past week: Black Diamo…

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Let People Try: Inclusion In The Outdoor Industry with Teresa Baker 43:32

12d ago43:32

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we're going there. Enter: Teresa Baker. Teresa has been a force for change in the outdoor industry when it comes to DEI and environmental initiatives for the past 7 years. She founded the In Solidarity Project to build a more diverse outdoor industry with a core component of her wo…

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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

24d 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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Can REI Get It's Mojo Back? Camber Outdoors Closes Shop & Hoka Continues To Surge 47:41

15d ago47:41

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Headlines on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head)! Colin starts the show (01:03) with his take on how REI's recently announced vendor of the year awards only show how boring they've become and the risk they're taking by trying to become everything to everyone. Justin and Producer Dave then weigh in on what REI can do to get th…

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Clancy Kelly: Up and Coming World Cup Photographer 1:22:58

1M ago1:22:58

1:22:58

In this episode, we are joined by Clancy Kelly, an up-and-coming photographer from the east coast. Clancy has invested a tonne of time and energy to become one of the biggest rising stars in Australian media. We were stoked to hear his stories from the road and what his plans for the future are. Thanks to our sponsors: Trek- Trek have been making b…

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The Paradox Of Outdoor Participation 46:15

19d ago46:15

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we take a look inside the Outdoor Industry Association's latest participation trends report. Since 2007 the OIA has published the trends of who is going outside. And this year participation hit an all time high while core participants dropped. And it begs the question: how will the…

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#108 AJ [Alex Johnson] — 20 Years At The Top, The Evolution Of Climbing, Coaching Top Athletes, Climbing Drills, and Returning From A Major Injury 1:59:27

22d ago1:59:27

1:59:27

AJ has been competing at the highest level for decades. She has won multiple Bouldering World Cups and she climbs just as hard outdoors with her iconic send of The Swarm (v13/14) in Bishop which was recently featured in Reel Rock. AJ also coaches some of the top up and coming Youth Athletes (one of her athletes recently won Nationals), through her …

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VF Sells Supreme, Lebron James Joins Canyon Bikes & The OMA Media Show 37:14

22d ago37:14

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) it's time for Outdoor Industry headlines! Colin kicks off the show with a recap of the Outdoor Market Alliance Media Show, highlighting an event that fills a longstanding industry need as well as uncovering a problem that persists in the Outdoor Industry. Then Producer Dave joins C…

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Enhance Your Long-Range Precision: Insights from Long Shot Precision 59:13

1M ago59:13

59:13

In this episode of “For the Love of Guns,” Jason discusses long-range precision shooting with Derek from Long Shot Precision. The focus is on enhancing shooting stability using various accessories like bag riders and bipods. Derek explains the benefits of adjustable bag riders and different types of bipods, sharing insights from his competitive sho…

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The Secret Of Going Outside 10:52

1M ago10:52

10:52

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin digs into the recent OIA report that shows how outdoor participation is at an all time high. But it also shows that hardcore outdoor enthusiasts are on the decline. How can both of these things be the case? Because more people than ever have learned The Secret of going outsid…

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#107 Drew Ruana — Thinking Long Term, Grading The Hardest Blocs, Working Weaknesses, 3 Common Plateaus and How to Get Through Them 2:10:57

1M ago2:10:57

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Drew Ruana is one of the strongest boulders in the world. Period. He over a hundred V14+ sends, and lots of then are V16. While some other climbers may have that amount of blocs under their belt, no one has accumulated this many in such a short time. Drew goes into his infamous “Send Colorado” journey, which is his goal to send all V14 and up bould…

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Final Trade Show Thoughts, Deadly Elephants & The World's Highest Unclimbed Mountain 30:37

1M ago30:37

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) it's time for our weekly round up of headlines from the outdoor industry and community. Colin is joined by Producer Dave for today's rundown (Justin has the weekend off) and here's the lineup: More with Thermore! (01:40) Colin's final summer 24 events & trade show thoughts (04:20) …

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The Journey of DIY Gunsmith Christian Gress 1:09:41

1M ago1:09:41

1:09:41

In this episode of "For the Love of Guns," the I welcome Christian Gress, a YouTuber, blogger, and amateur gunsmith with a passion for firearms, hunting, and the outdoors. Christian shares his journey from serving in the U.S. Navy to becoming a content creator focused on DIY gunsmithing. We discuss the challenges and rewards of working on various f…

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Outdoor Retailer Strikes Back with Sean Smith 47:18

1M ago47:18

47:18

Last November the show director of Outdoor Retailer, Sean Smith, joined THE ROCK FIGHT to tell Colin why the stalwart outdoor industry trade show was going to make a comeback starting in June of 2024. And if you listened to Colin's instant reaction of the June 2024 edition of Outdoor Retailer you know that Sean and his team delivered. Today on THE …

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#106 Felipe Camargo — An Unlikely Path To The Top, Finding Mentors, Training Hard By Yourself, Establishing Next Level Routes in Brazil, and Giving Back 1:36:36

1M ago1:36:36

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Felipe Camargo is one of the top climbers in our sport with sends up to 9b and V15. That’s impressive… But what’s more impressive is that he began climbing Brazil where there was no professional climbers, no routes past 8b+, and no modern training facilities. Felipe managed to send the iconic 50m 9a+ Papichulo by mainly training on a 3x3m spray wal…

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Should Fireworks Be Banned? The Conservation Alliance Embraces Fishing & e-SUP's On The Rise 40:35

1M ago40:35

40:35

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) it's time to bust out the headlines! Come along as Colin & Justin run through the more notable stories to come out of the outdoor industry and community including the following: More with Thermore! (04:57) A new article on Outside Online says that fireworks should be banned (11:45)…

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Embrace “None of the Above” 14:29

1M ago14:29

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In this episode of For the Love of Guns, the Jason delves into the intriguing concept of “none of the above” in voting and decision-making, inspired by the movie Brewster’s Millions. The discussion spans the importance of informed voting, especially in the context of the upcoming presidential election between Trump and Biden, and how this mindset c…

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Tech's Place In The Outdoors with Kyle Frost 46:10

1M ago46:10

46:10

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) it gets a little techy around here. A couple of weeks ago Colin & Justin spoke about the outdoor upgrades coming to Apple Maps and the impact of technology on outdoor pursuits. To go deeper on this topic Mountain Gazette writer and career tech-guy Kyle Frost has returned to break d…

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Patagonia's Wetsuit Breakthrough, Cabins v. Offices & A 4 Year Old Sets A Hiking Record 41:43

1M ago41:43

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) it's time for a round of outdoor headlines! Come along as Colin & Justin run through stories to come out of the outdoor industry and community including the following: A new edition of More with Thermore! (08:03) A 4 year old sets a record for the youngest hiker to hike all of New …

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#105 Tim Kang — Going All In, The Most Important Moments for Growth, Embracing What Others Won’t, and The Difference Between Good and Great 2:07:50

2M ago2:07:50

2:07:50

Tim Kang is a frequent guest on the podcast, but now you get to hear him do a more typical interview. Tim is a professional climber and coach that has competed at the World Cup level, won a Psicobloc competition, climbed v14 and 5.14d, but he is best known for his daring sends of the wildest highballs in Bishop which culminated in the popular film …

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Fletcher Crowley: Positivity in any situation. 1:00:01

2M ago1:00:01

1:00:01

In this episode I am joined by one of the most positive and driven people I have ever met, Fletcher Crowley. We chat about his begging in riding, the double backflip that lead to him becoming a wheelchair user and his mentality through rehab. I hope you enjoy this one. Thanks to our sponsors: Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since …

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Raising Young Sharpshooters 1:08:23

2M ago1:08:23

1:08:23

In this episode of For the Love of Guns, we sit down with Keith, also known as 2A Dad, to discuss his journey in raising two proficient young shooters. Keith shares his background, the importance of firearm safety, and practical advice for parents introducing their children to shooting sports. He emphasizes the role of consistent training and dedic…

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Ultra Something & Building A Career in Outdoor Media with Brendan Leonard 49:47

2M ago49:47

49:47

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin & Justin welcome Brendan Leonard back to the show. Brendan was the fourth guest ever on THE ROCK FIGHT and today he joins the boys to talk about the state of outdoor media, how his son has impacted his outdoor adventure lifestyle and of course his new book Ultra Something, wh…

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Switchback Spring: Why It's Happening & What To Expect with Christina Henderson 35:41

2M ago35:41

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we're wrapping up a very busy trade show month by breaking down the newest trade show of them all: Switchback Spring! THE ROCK FIGHT had a busy trade show season. We attended GOA Connect and Outdoor Retailer and we even broke the news about the solo debut of Switchback (the outdoor…

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Outdoor Enthusiasts On The Decline? Shaun White Launches The Snow League & Amazon Gets Greener 36:25

2M ago36:25

36:25

It's time for a round of outdoor headlines here on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head)! Today Colin & Justin run through stories to come out of the outdoor industry and community including the following: The Outdoor Industry Association trend report shows that outdoor participation is up but hardcore enthusiasts are declining…

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#104 Greg Loh — Bouldering Pioneer, World’s Best Spotter, Belief Over Everything, Epic Midnight Lightning Story, Designing The 5.10 Dragons, and What Makes A Climber GREAT 2:20:47

2M ago2:20:47

2:20:47

Greg Loh was one of the strongest boulders in the world during the mid 90’s and early 00’s. He traveled all over the world putting up FA’s of V13+ and climbing with the best. He competed in WC’s, the X-Games, and even won Nationals twice for speed climbing. He is known for being one of the first people who truly embraced bouldering as a discipline …

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Fate of the Zombie Guns 1:09:10

2M ago1:09:10

1:09:10

In this episode of For the Love of Guns, Jason welcomes Jim and Jeff from EveryGunPart.com. They dive into the concept of “zombie guns,” a term used to describe demilled guns that are repurposed and sold as parts kits. Jim and Jeff explain how their company acquires these cut receivers and other parts, making them available for gunsmiths and hobbyi…

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Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Instant Reaction! 9:56

2M ago9:56

9:56

Another week another trade show. Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin is fresh off a flight home from SLC and is here with his off the cuff thoughts Outdoor Retailer. You know, Outdoor Retailer. The most popular topic of discussion within the US based outdoor industry! So what happened at OR this week? Was it a …

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#103 T&J — The Opposite Of Flow, Woods and Wheelers, Keeping Your Feet On, and Respect Every Climb[er] 1:58:08

2M ago1:58:08

1:58:08

Entitlement is the opposite of flow and perhaps the most damaging frame to have over the long term in your climbing. This can come from training, previous sends, or comp placement. Hear stories about Daniel Woods and other pro-climbers who have avoided this frame. And hear from Tim Kang and Josh Horsley about how they coach others and themselves to…

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Apple Maps Gets Outdoorsy, NPS Uniforms At Pride & SUP'ing The Texas Water Safari 43:04

3M ago43:04

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It's Headlines day on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) as Colin & Justin run through stories to come out of the outdoor industry and community including the following: How will Colin & Justin get MORE out of their weekends? (05:24) A new bike saddle has been introduced that aims to reduce sore tushy's everywhere (spoiler: …

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DIY Gunsmithing to Optics: The Journey of JSD Supply & Gideon Optics 1:28:06

2M ago1:28:06

1:28:06

In this episode of “For the Love of Guns,” I talk to Bobby Millimeter (PewTang Clan) from JSD Supply, Gideon Optics, and PR Triggers. Bob shares his journey in the builder community, discussing his extensive experience in assembling and building guns since 2012. They talk about the growth and evolution of JSD Supply, from a small operation with a s…

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Francis Staude: Creating emerging brands. 1:14:37

2M ago1:14:37

1:14:37

In this episode, I sat down with a long time supporter of the podcast Francis Staude. In 2017 Francis was not happy with the MTB clothing on the market and decided to begin his own brand and product. From this FRANKD was born and we chat about everything to do with the brand from concepts, samples and ambassadors. Thanks to our sponsors: Trek- Trek…

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GOA Connect Instant Reaction and a Gear & Beer Teaser 13:36

3M ago13:36

13:36

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin is back from Reno and is ready to talk about his instant reaction to attending GOA Connect. The Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (GOA) is a coalition of 104 independent outdoor specialty retailers and Connect is their twice annual trade show. This week Colin had the opportunity to…

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The Switchback Blowback with Wes Allen 40:20

3M ago40:20

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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we're dipping our toes back into the trade show world with some retailer feedback on the recently announced Switchback Spring show that's coming to Nashville next June. When news broke about Switchback adding a spring version of the show that has been historically part of The Runni…

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#102 The Tension Crew — Ultimate Board Climbing Deep Dive, History of Boards, Best Board Practices, Training on Boards, The Future of Boards, and Undeniable Vibes 2:26:24

2M ago2:26:24

2:26:24

We love board climbing. And if you do too, or even if you are just board curious, this episode it for you. The history of boards, board training, board ethics, board best practices, the future of boards. BOARDS!! This was a special in person recording in Colorado with part of the Tension Climbing crew (Will Anglin, Michael Rosato, and Quinn Spadafo…

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