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Chalk Talk Climbing Podcast

John Blomquist | Rock Climber, Route Setter, Climbing Industry Expert

Chalk Talk is a climbing industry podcast. A place to find interesting and enlightening discussions with professionals in the rock climbing industry. In depth conversations with route setter...

Episodes

20 of 79 episodes

Ep.27 w/ Josh Larson "Living the Dream"

On quarter-life crisis', how he is preparing for the upcoming World Cup circuit, and his recent bouldering trip to Puerto Rico Listen on the...

31:53Sep 12, 2024

Ep. 26 w/ Phil Bridgers of The Red Rock Rendezvous

On the origins of the Red Rock Rendezvous, what to expect, and why events like this are so important to the climbing community... Listen in...

26:09Sep 12, 2024

Ep.25 w/ Paul Robinson "Making the Canvas Climbable"

On frequent first ascents, what V16 really means, and plans for his biggest bouldering adventure yet! Listen in the player at the top of the...

45:44Sep 12, 2024

Ep.24 w/ Don McGrath "Conquering the Vertical Mind"

On the science of bad habits, fear and stress management on the wall, and training the brain game for the vertical world Listen in the playe...

38:16Sep 12, 2024

Ep.23 w/ Dr. Lisa Erikson "Climbing Injuries Solved"

On how to diagnose, prevent, and recover properly from climbing's most notorious injuries, cross-training for climbing and its benefits, and...

48:44Sep 12, 2024

Ep.22 w/ Alton Richardson "Telling a Story"

On Portrero Chico, climbing photography, and the freelance life. Listen in the player at the top of the page or find us on iTunes! Alton Ric...

44:49Sep 12, 2024

Ep.21 w/ Bret Johnston "A Young Man's Profession"

On routesetting as a growing career, what makes a good routesetter for commercial and competition routesetting, and the inevitable fate of c...

33:33Sep 12, 2024

Ep.20 w/ Dave Filkins "Building a Better Element"

On hold shaping, moving from basement to business, and always trying to move Element Climbing into the future. Listen in the player at the t...

35:06Sep 12, 2024

Ep.19 w/ Dustin Sabo "Turning Projects into First Ascents"

On the glory days of Bishop, developing in and around the Sierras, and how climbing has changed with age... Listen in the player at the top...

56:37Sep 12, 2024

Ep.18 w/ Emily Harrington "Testing the Limits"

On Summiting Everest, traveling 300 miles overland to the tallest mountain in Southeast Asia, and learning to suffer... Listen in the player...

46:20Sep 12, 2024

Ep.17 w/ Daniel Luke "Taking the Lead"

On the trials and tribulations of opening a climbing gym, how to follow your own dreams when there are naysayers, and what he has learned an...

27:06Sep 12, 2024

Ep.16 w/ Julie Ellison "Keeping It Fresh"

On Climbing Magazine, how stories get published, and what it takes to keep it fresh! Listen in the player at the top of the page or find us...

57:30Sep 12, 2024

Ep.10 w/ Ander Rockstad "In a Nutshell"

On training effectively when you can't climb, nutrition density, and the importance of grades. Listen in the player at the top of the page o...

01:05:10Sep 12, 2024

Ep.9 w/ Ian Powell and Jackie Hueftle (Part 2) "The Renaissance and the Future"

On the history and future of the shaping industry, why he wants to strangle routesetters, and the rise of Kilter Grips! Listen on the player...

35:59Sep 12, 2024

Ep.8 w/ Ian Powell & Jackie Hueftle (Part 1) "You Gotta Free Yourself Up"

On his history of shaping, inspirations, and learning curves. Listen on the player at the top of the page or find us on iTunes! This is part...

37:52Sep 11, 2024

Ep.7 w/ Louie Anderson "Still Learning"

On hold shaping, gym ownership, and creating the world's first routesetting competition. Listen to the player at the top of the page or find...

42:59Sep 11, 2024

Ep.5 w/ Justen Sjong "Training Your Mind, Breath, and Finding Success"

On breathing into balance, relaxing, and what it takes to break down personal barriers. Listen on the player at the top of the page or find...

31:11Sep 11, 2024

Ep.4 w/ Jackie Hueftle "Setting, Comps, and Hueco Tanks"

On the art and function of routesetting, Hueco, Kilter Grips, and much more. Listen to the player at the top of the page or find us on iTune...

46:32Sep 11, 2024

Ep.2 w/ Josh Levin "Still Having Fun"

On moving beyond his youth career, the importance of mental training, and comps, comps, comps...oh, and outdoor climbing too. For those who...

40:44Sep 11, 2024

Ep. 0.5 (promo) - John Muse

This episode is the trailer to the mysteriously lost Chalk Talk Climbing Podcast - Episode 1. Maybe someday the full episode will magically...

15:59Sep 11, 2024