Best Aidan Roberts Podcasts (2024)

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EP 223: Aidan Roberts — Navigating Pro Climbing, Establishing His Two Hardest Boulders, and Glimpsing Mastery 3:35:25

21d ago3:35:25

3:35:25

Aidan Roberts returns to the podcast! Aidan is at the cutting edge of bouldering and is one of the most genuine people I’ve had the pleasure of talking to. We talk about professional climbing and today’s media landscape, and he brings us up to speed on the last year and a half of his climbing and shares the full stories of ‘Spots of Time’ and ‘Arri…

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From one franchise to the next 1:03:04

4h ago1:03:04

1:03:04

In this episode, we're showcasing John Hewitt, an American entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of Jackson Hewitt, the founder of Liberty Tax Service, and currently serves as the CEO of ATAX. In 2018, he launched Loyalty Brands, a group of franchise businesses and services aimed at helping franchise buyers succeed quickly and over the long term. With…

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EP 227: Nature Climbing — How to Prep Your Skin for a Trip, Hangboarding on Granite, and Building a Brand You Are Proud Of 1:35:46

11h ago1:35:46

1:35:46

How are granite climbing holds made? Are there benefits to training on rock? In this episode, I am joined by Mads Bulow Duus and Pawel Rogowski from Nature Climbing. We go behind the scenes on the origin story of their brand, the craftsmanship behind their beautiful products, how to build a successful brand, training and skin conditioning on granit…

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Lady Mirabelle 23:06

6h ago23:06

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Spoiler Rating: 4/5 - Heavy Spoilers In this episode, Robert discusses the character of Lady Mirabelle and her importance to Aidan and the story. He also talks about how her origin was changed from the original manuscript, her unorthodox fighting style and the test she and Aidan conduct at the end of The Roar of a Dragon. And much more! Intro song:…

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E103: Sean Bailey - Cutting edge climbing, comps and grading 2:04:35

2d ago2:04:35

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This week we were really excited to be joined by Sean Bailey! Sean is one of the world's best climbers. He is right at the cutting edge in both bouldering and sport climbing. We didn't go much into any of that though! We had a general chat about the state of climbing, including comps, grading and media. Definitely one of our 'we do chats not interv…

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Br. Francis Beckham's sermon for the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, June 25, 2024 12:21

3d ago12:21

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By Holy Cross Monastery Sermons (West Park)

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Rejection is just another name for Redirection 46:26

4d ago46:26

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One of the primary human conditions is rejection, which occurs in many ways and instances in everyone's lives. Unless you are an alien, you have experienced it, too. In this episode, we discuss our own encounters with rejection and how we cope and persevere through redirection. Thanks to our sponsor, Perspectiv. Their mission is to help more people…

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EP 226: Justen Sjong — How to Master ANY Technique, Send Faster, & Float on the Wall With ‘The Climbing Sensei’ 2:36:12

7d ago2:36:12

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Justen Sjong (The Climbing Sensei) is a world-class climber and coach who specializes in technique and mental game. This episode is a technique masterclass. We talk about the four stages of technique, how to practice any new skill, how to send faster, his goal to climb 9a before 60, and Justen coaches me on how to float on the wall using his drop-d…

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Br. Ephrem Arcement's sermon for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 7 B June 23, 2024 16:09

5d ago16:09

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By Holy Cross Monastery Sermons (West Park)

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EP 225: Steven Gets His Dream Home Wall! | ft. Tony Bell and David Bress, Founders of Revival Climbing Coalition 1:15:42

11d ago1:15:42

1:15:42

In this episode, I crack open a beer with Tony Bell and David Bress, the two founders of Revival Climbing Coalition. The two of them installed my dream home wall in 2.5 hours and I was blown away by the craftsmanship and elegance of the design. We talked about their backgrounds, how they bootstrapped a climbing wall business, what sets their produc…

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E102: Ethan Pringle - Projecting, motivation, passion and social media rambles 2:27:29

9d ago2:27:29

2:27:29

Could a guest be much better suited to our favourite topics and recurring themes throughout the pod history? Ethan enthusiastically joins us on our tangents and rambles into psychology, Newtonian physics and other topics we don't know enough about to be qualified to give an opinion on. But fear not, we get some questions in from time to time and Et…

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Donna Burke An Unusual Obsession and Business: Toilet Masking Gadgets 58:29

11d ago58:29

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Donna Burke is an Australian actress, singer, writer and entrepreneur known for her songs and roles in video games including Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill 2 and 3 and for being the English announcer on the Tokyo to Osaka Shinkansen bullet train. Despite being a singer and voice artist, Donna obsesses over toilet masking gadgets. We talk to her abou…

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EP 224: Jana Švecová — Pushing the Limits of Female Bouldering, Finding Silver Linings When Injured, and Chasing a Lifetime Goal 2:16:50

14d ago2:16:50

2:16:50

Jana Švecová is a professional rock climber from the Czech Republic who has emerged as one of the top female boulderers in the world. We talked about her upbringing and her early success in competitions, her pivot to outdoor bouldering, her inspiration for choosing ‘Terranova’ 8C+/V16 as a project, making the first ascent of ‘Nova’ 8C/V15, using he…

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Minisode: Making time for your art and the myth of inspiration 17:24

16d ago17:24

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"Inspiration is for Amateurs" "Don't be 'a writer' but instead be writing." - Faulkner "Just begin and the mind grows heated; continue, and the task will be completed!” ― Johann Wolfgang von Goethe To join the "What's in a Song" community membership: https://buymeacoffee.com/scarlet.keys Link to song from band Corner Boy "Morning Morning": https://…

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E101: Aidan & Sam - Chalk, Nocturnal Climbing and Swiss Bats 1:15:16

16d ago1:15:16

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We're going back in time to the halcyon days of a couple of months ago this week! An episode we recorded and then forgot about! Shockingly the climbing world hasn't moved on unrecognisably in two months so it's all still relevant. We chatted about climbing at night, Sam's time in Font and ideal chalk strategies. Hope you enjoy, there's a longer ver…

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Catching up with Tommy Ward 1:07:53

18d ago1:07:53

1:07:53

Tommy Ward is a jazz singer whom we had on the podcast a couple of years ago. We had the pleasure of catching up with him this week. He started his career singing in the sultry lounges of Las Vegasm where at 17, he and his band were one of the youngest opening acts in Las Vegas history completing 90 shows for Billboard #1 artist and Las Vegas headl…

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E100: Steven Dimmitt - Podcasting, training and changing perspectives 2:46:42

23d ago2:46:42

2:46:42

This week we're joined by a voice you'll probably recognise! Steven Dimmitt, the host of The Nugget joins us to chat about podcasting as well as his personal climbing and we all ramble on about our personal climbing philosophies and what motivates us. We get to hear how being the host of a successful climbing podcast has changed Steven's relationsh…

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Debra Fine is bAAaacck and we talk about the art of small talk 1:11:50

25d ago1:11:50

1:11:50

Do you dread networking events? Or do you spend an abnormal amount of time hiding out in a bathroom during social gatherings? If you answered yes, this episode is your key to empowerment. Debra Fine, the author of The Fine Art of Small Talk, is our guest and she equips you with practical tips for getting into and gracefully exiting polite conversat…

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

28d 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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Br. Robert Leo Sevensky's sermon for The Second Sunday after Pentecost B, June 2, 2024 11:48

26d ago11:48

11:48

By Holy Cross Monastery Sermons (West Park)

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Br. Randy Greve's sermon for the Feast of Corpus Christi, May 30, 2024 10:58

29d ago10:58

10:58

By Holy Cross Monastery Sermons (West Park)

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

1M 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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E99: The Magic Wood Special with Thomas Saluz and James O'Neil 1:44:26

1M ago1:44:26

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Something a little different this week as instead of focusing on a climber we're focusing on a crag! Magic Wood is one of the most famous climbing destinations in the world. It's seen development from too many icons to name over the years and has been incredibly popular for many years. With such popularity has come some challenges though. The crag …

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From Finance 'Bro' to Irish Whiskey Distiller: The Inspiring Journey of Aidan Mehigan 1:04:29

1M ago1:04:29

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Natterjack was born from one man's dream to create whiskey, a dream that has stood the test of time due to his persistence and passion. Aidan Mehigan, the founder and distiller, is a risk-taker who values the lessons learned from mistakes more than the fear of regrets. Join us as we embark on a fascinating journey with Aidan, tracing his evolution …

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

1M 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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Br. Josep Martinez Cubero's sermon for Trinity Sunday B, May 26, 2024 17:08

1M ago17:08

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By Holy Cross Monastery Sermons (West Park)

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Robert Ellis Orrall on writing with Taylor Swift, and writing process 1:08:33

1M ago1:08:33

1:08:33

In this Episode, Robert Ellis Orrall talks about writing with Taylor Swift. What she was like as a young writer, how he set up the showcase that got her a record deal and shares two songs her wrote with Swift along with an original from his latest record. Upcoming workshop: Taylor Swift Master class this Tuesday May 28th: https://www.eventbrite.com…

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E98: Greg Chapman - Guidebook writing, boulder development, crag preservation and The Lake District 1:53:32

1M ago1:53:32

1:53:32

The author of the Lake District (Aidan's home area) boulder guide, Greg Chapman joins us this week. We have a wide ranging discussion covering lots of things that relate to the writing of guidebooks and developing boulders. This episode is a little more esoteric than most as a lot of the conversations pertain to the Lake District but I think it mos…

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Self Care as Part of an Entrepreneurs Toolbox 59:02

1M ago59:02

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Running your own business requires making countless decisions and wearing many hats. It can be challenging, which is why it's important to take time to refuel your tank and practice self-care daily. In this episode, we discuss personal self-care techniques that can help entrepreneurs stay motivated and resilient in the face of adversity. Thanks to …

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

1M ago2:07:50

2:07:50

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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Monica Vega's sermon for The Day of Pentecost, May 19, 2024 7:12

1M ago7:12

7:12

By Holy Cross Monastery Sermons (West Park)

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E97: Aidan & Sam - Moral conundrums, building a Frankenstein climber and trip updates 1:54:01

2M ago1:54:01

1:54:01

Aidan and I this week chatting about a bunch of stuff. I'm in Magic Wood and Aidan is in Finland so we chat about that. If we could build the best climber in the world using attributes from existing climbers, who would we use? If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to hear the extended edition of this podcast then do check out our Patreon pa…

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Data Targeting, Local Advertising, and White-Label Media Buying: A Conversation with Robert Brill, Founder of Brill Media 1:16:17

2M ago1:16:17

1:16:17

In this episode, we talk to Robert Brill about data targeting, local advertising, and white-label media buying—all critical business promotion tools. Robert has worked in advertising for over 20 years. In 2013, he realized that he wanted to help businesses large and small leverage the power of advertising and marketing to grow, so he started Brill …

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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

2M 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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Br. Aidan Owen's sermon for Easter 7 B, May 12, 2024 11:54

2M ago11:54

11:54

By Holy Cross Monastery Sermons (West Park)

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

2M 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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Br. Bernard Delcourt's sermon for Ascension Day, May 9, 2024 7:40

2M ago7:40

7:40

By Holy Cross Monastery Sermons (West Park)

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E96: Sébastien Berthe - Big Walls, Boats and Bouldering Challenges 1:39:40

2M ago1:39:40

1:39:40

No pies are safe from Seb's fingers! Sébastien is an incredibly accomplished climber. He's climbed at an elite level across a range of climbing disciplines and he's doing it all in an eco friendly way. In the episode we talk about his recent mission to climb 100 font 7As in a day, sailing the Atlantic to climb the Dawn Wall, free climbing the nose …

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No Secrets Here! 1:20:13

2M ago1:20:13

1:20:13

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of the Toasting to Business Podcast? Well, this episode is your chance to find out! We had the opportunity to attend the annual Artpreneur Expo organized by Fine Arts and Crafts Entrepreneurs @faaceartist, where we interacted with creative individuals and turned the microphones on the attendees.…

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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

2M 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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Br. Aidan Owen's sermon for Easter 6 B, May 5, 2024 10:02

2M ago10:02

10:02

By Holy Cross Monastery Sermons (West Park)

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Will Kimbrough: Writing techniques, guitar voicings and so much wisdom 1:14:26

2M ago1:14:26

1:14:26

My guest today s an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Will Kimbrough. As a producer, he has produced albums for Rodney Crowell, Todd Snider, Kim Richey, Garrison Star and Matthew Ryan to name a few. His songs have been recorded by Jimmy Buffett, Little Fear, Jack Ingram, and he has collaborated with Rosanne Cash, Guy Cl…

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

2M 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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E95: Sam & Aidan are talking CASH! 1:34:19

2M ago1:34:19

1:34:19

In this episode, amongst other things, we're pondering about the remuneration for top climbers. Are they being exploited? Are they underpaid? Should they just be grateful to be able to climb for a living and accept that they can't expect to be set up for the future? We dive in, in a roundabout sort of way... If you're enjoying the podcast and would…

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Sound is Powerful: A Conversation with a voice-over talent and singer. 1:12:00

2M ago1:12:00

1:12:00

In this episode, we talk to Jodi Krangle, a professional voice-over talent and singer. She explains how the voice you use for a commercial campaign, explainer video, or corporate narration can make you sound world-class or have your potential customers or clients tune you out. And there’s nothing worse these days than being ignored. A well-thought-…

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

2M 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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Br. Samuel Kennedy's sermon for Easter 5 B, April 28, 2024 15:00

2M ago15:00

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By Holy Cross Monastery Sermons (West Park)

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E94: Ashima Shiraishi - Rediscovering passion in climbing 1:50:26

2M ago1:50:26

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The great Ashima Shiraishi joined us for a chat this week! Ashima has been on the climbing scene in a big way for what feels like forever, but somehow she's still in her early twenties! Ashima broke many records on her way through the grading scale as a young climber which culminated in her climbing V15 at just 14 years old! She has also competed o…

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What's Up? Content Marketing is what's up 40:50

2M ago40:50

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That's what Darrin and Lynn want to know and discuss in this episode. We wax poetic about movies, drink, and culture and update you on future guest appearances and local happenings. The meat and potatoes of the episode is talking about content marketing. Thanks to our sponsor, Perspectiv. Their mission is to help more people reach their potential a…

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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

2M ago2:16:58

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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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