The Nugget Climbing Podcast

Today, I am resharing one of the most valuable episodes I have ever recorded. This episode with Tom Randall was originally aired on Patreon in Feb, 2022. We talked about how to use your friends to discover your strengths and weaknesses, how to work backward from goals, how long it takes to make major changes in your climbing, like switching from bouldering to sport climbing, and much more. Don’t skip this episode if you are a self-coached climber. The Nugget Training App (14-Day Free Trial) 👉 http://training.thenuggetclimbing.com The NUG 👉 https://frictitiousclimbing.com/products/the-nug Key Takeaways PDF 👉 https://thenuggetclimbing.squarespace.com/s/Key-Takeaways_Updated.pdf Full Show Notes  👉 thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/tom-randall-repost-from-patreon  

Charlie Boscoe is a former IFSC commentator, writer, and co-founder of the Pro Climbing League, a bold new head-to-head bouldering series debuting on February 28. We talked about his first experience in the outdoors, why Janja Garnbret and Adam Ondra are the G.O.A.T.s, and why climbing competitions are about to get a lot more exciting. You can learn more at proclimbing.com The Nugget Training App 👉 http://training.thenuggetclimbing.com Show Notes:   thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/charlie-boscoe Nuggets: (00:00:00) – Intro (00:02:48) – The perfect phrase (00:10:55) – Hooked on climbing (00:15:49) – The impermanence of achievements (00:22:56) – Commentating (00:26:01) – Janja Garnbret & Adam Ondra (00:30:39) – IFSC Broadcasting (00:34:11) – Pro Climbing League (00:45:50) – Adjustable comp walls (00:48:44) – Can two climbs be identical? (00:53:59) – The viewing experience (01:02:07) – Goals for PCL (01:06:22) – Logistical challenges (01:11:04) – The first comp (London, Feb 28) (01:13:06) – Broncos, Seahawks, Mariners (01:17:29) – Wrap up

Chris Schulte is an elite boulderer known for bold first ascents, compression mastery, and a thoughtful approach that prioritizes style over grades. We talked about his evolution as a climber, developing his own style, how Fred Nicole inspired him, redefining progress with age, tips for compression problems and wide cracks, and the state of elite bouldering and cutting-edge grades. Increase Your Finger Strength by 10% 👉 http://training.thenuggetclimbing.com Download My Finger Training PDF 👉 http://thenuggetclimbing.com/grinds Support on Patreon 👉 http://patreon.com/thenuggetclimbing Show Notes:   thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/chris-schulte Nuggets: (00:00:00) – Intro (00:01:13) – Being an introvert (00:13:49) – Becoming a boulderer (00:24:56) – First ascents vs. repeating (00:37:09) – Climbing in Yosemite (00:47:00) – How Chris developed his climbing style (00:51:28) – Fred Nichol's inspiration (01:11:25) – Putting brakes on grades (01:33:02) – What drives Chris & what progress looks like (01:40:20) – How climbing has changed with age (01:50:37) – The Big Island (01:51:56) – Pairing projects (01:55:31) – Compression climbs (01:59:16) – Elbow tendonitis (02:03:08) – What makes for a beautiful line (02:08:51) – Best V10+ compression in the Front Range (02:14:28) – Tips on wide cracks (02:18:43) – Where Chris would like to climb next

Christian Beckwith is the former editor of The American Alpine Journal and Alpinist Magazine, and the creator of the award-winning podcast, Ninety-Pound Rucksack. We talked about the formation of the 10th Mountain Division in WW2, the breaking of Hitler’s Gothic Line, stories of mountain gorilla warfare, gear innovations that changed climbing forever, and much more. You can listen to Christian’s podcast at christianbeckwith.com The Nugget Training App | 3 NEW Bouldering Programs (14-Day Free Trial) thenuggetclimbing.com/app-bouldering Mad Rock (Shoes & Crash Pads) madrock.com Use code “NUGGET10” at checkout for 10% off your next order. Rúngne (Chalk & Apparel) rungne.info/nugget Use code “NUGGET" for 10% off and "SHIPPINGNUGGETS" for free shipping. Become a Patron: patreon.com/thenuggetclimbing Show Notes:   thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/christian-beckwith Nuggets: (00:00:00) – Intro (00:01:48) – Ninety-Pound Rucksack (00:10:46) – Birth of the 10th Mountain Division (00:22:00) – Ghosts in the trees (00:35:23) – New ropes & belay techniques (00:49:45) – Boots (00:54:00) – New vs. old climbing gear (00:57:49) – The Ninety-Pound Rucksack Challenge (01:05:35) – Breaking Hitler’s Gothic Line (01:19:18) – Coal to diamond (01:25:05) – Writing the story of the 10th (01:34:32) – Teaching GIs to climb (01:41:45) – What’s next for this story (01:47:30) – Wrap up

Carol Simpson returns to the podcast to talk about life after 80 years old, and everything she does to stay healthy and climb hard. We talked about making the move to Salt Lake, discovering Dr. Peter Attia, her health routines, training for a world record in grip strength, balance training, rediscovering art, and much more. The Nugget Training App | 14 Day Free Trial training.thenuggetclimbing.com The GRINDS Program | FREE Finger Training PDF thenuggetclimbing.com/grinds The NUG | Portable Hangboard frictitiousclimbing.com/products/the-nug Mad Rock (Shoes & Crash Pads) madrock.com Use code “NUGGET10” at checkout for 10% off your next order. Rúngne (Chalk & Apparel) rungne.info/nugget And use code “NUGGET" for 10% off and code "SHIPPINGNUGGETS" for free shipping. Become a Patron: patreon.com/thenuggetclimbing Show Notes:   thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/carol-simpson-returns Nuggets: (00:00:00) – Intro (00:01:12) – Leaving Lone Pine (00:08:25) – The energy of Salt Lake (00:13:12) – Kalymnos (00:17:23) – Turning 80 (00:21:46) – Climbing in the gym (00:25:26) – Women leveling the playing field (00:31:34) – Dr. Peter Attia (00:38:44) – Why (00:44:47) – Routines & training (00:54:43) – Carol’s deadhang goal (00:57:25) – Being your own advocate (01:02:24) – Balance training (01:11:41) – Yoga (01:15:45) – Art & breathing (01:23:14) – Joy (01:25:45) – Accepted (01:27:10) – Unrealized dreams (01:30:06) – Tips from Carol (01:33:18) – Don’t get married (01:43:44) – What’s next (01:45:33) – Wrap up

Domen Škofic is a Slovenian professional climber and a 5x World Cup gold medalist. We talked about his Red Bull Plane Climb project, skydiving, building a climbing gym with his father, retiring from the competition circuit, taking up archery, rediscovering his passion for climbing, sending Move 9b/+ in Flatanger, trying Silence 9c with Sean Raboutou, training lessons, and much more. Red Bull | The Plane Climb Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vcxVao0G8c The Nugget Training App | 14 Day Free Trial training.thenuggetclimbing.com The GRINDS Program | FREE Finger Training PDF thenuggetclimbing.com/grinds The NUG | Portable Hangboard frictitiousclimbing.com/products/the-nug Mad Rock (Shoes & Crash Pads) madrock.com Use code “NUGGET10” at checkout for 10% off your next order. Rúngne (Chalk & Apparel) rungne.info/nugget Use code "FREEBUCKET99" for a free chalk bucket on any order over $99. And use code “NUGGET" for 10% off storewide.  Become a Patron: patreon.com/thenuggetclimbing Show Notes:   thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/domen-skofic Nuggets: (00:00:00) – Intro (00:02:15) – The Plane Climb (00:10:15) – Skydiving (00:19:53) – The Plane Climb continued (00:31:48) – Domen’s father (00:42:54) – Building his gym (00:46:11) – Retiring from competitions (01:01:26) – Archery (01:05:21) – Rediscovering his passion (01:11:51) – Move 9b/+ (01:25:45) – Flatanger (01:28:06) – Trying Silence 9c with Sean Raboutou (01:33:17) – Training (01:39:38) – Wrap up

Steve Moss is a high-level boulderer and the co-founder of a brewery and pizzeria in Spokane, WA. We talked about finding climbing at age 24, his breakthrough season climbing three V12s in less than two weeks at age 40, why discomfort helps us grow, his training routine for the past year, building a successful brewery and pizzeria from the ground up, what matters most in climbing, gratitude for life, the connections we make through climbing, and much more. The Nugget Training App | 14 Day Free Trial training.thenuggetclimbing.com The GRINDS Program | FREE Finger Training PDF thenuggetclimbing.com/grinds The NUG | Portable Hangboard frictitiousclimbing.com/products/the-nug Rúngne (Chalk & Apparel) rungne.info/nugget Use code “NUGGET" for 10% off and "SHIPPINGNUGGETS" for free shipping. Mad Rock (Shoes & Crash Pads) madrock.com Use code “NUGGET10” at checkout for 10% off your next order. Become a Patron: patreon.com/thenuggetclimbing Show Notes:   thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/steve-moss Nuggets: (00:00:00) – Intro (00:02:21) – Steve’s climbing origin story (00:07:30) – Life before climbing (00:09:58) – His wife (00:14:27) – Leavenworth (00:18:41) – A resurgence of stoke (00:23:37) – Passion & challenge (00:26:36) – Why discomfort is beneficial (00:34:21) – Building the brewery (00:52:31) – Brewing beer (00:56:56) – Steve’s nephew (01:04:11) – Double V12 day (01:11:46) – Gratitude (01:14:37) – Protein & breakthroughs (01:20:51) – Bodyweight (01:24:17) – Crimping (01:27:42) – The hardest part of training (01:36:39) – Steve’s training (02:03:30) – 455 V-point day (02:20:31) – Century bike ride (02:21:49) – Advice for a young Steve Moss (02:27:48) – Baseball (02:29:19) – The people (02:36:21) – What’s next

Tyler Stableford is a lifelong climber and psychotherapist specializing in trauma resolution and treatment-resistant conditions. We talked about how to find more joy in our climbing, whether high performers are happier, controlling the inputs while releasing attachment to outcomes, what to do with anxiety before we climb, how to break mental plateaus, memory reconsolidation, why self-compassion will help you climb harder, and much more. The Nugget Training App training.thenuggetclimbing.com Get a FREE Finger Strength Testing Session and Customized Report The GRINDS Program thenuggetclimbing.com/grinds FREE Finger Training PDF Mad Rock (Shoes & Crash Pads) madrock.com Use code “NUGGET10” at checkout for 10% off your next order. Rúngne (Chalk & Apparel) rungne.info/nugget Use code “PRESEASON" for $100 off + free shipping on the Belay Down Jacket. Become a Patron: patreon.com/thenuggetclimbing Show Notes:   thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/tyler-stableford Nuggets: (00:00:00) – Intro (00:04:00) – Tyler’s upbringing (00:09:12) – Discipline, joy, & wellness (00:14:38) – Appreciation (00:21:10) – What is your WHY? (00:28:20) – Are high performers happier? (00:31:08) – Will you lose your edge? (00:42:32) – Identity (00:49:07) – Constraints to joy (00:53:39) – Controlling the inputs (00:57:10) – Listening to our intuition (01:07:49) – What CBT is missing (01:11:22) – Memory Reconsolidation (01:21:44) – Self-compassion (01:29:49) – How to mentally break plateaus (01:36:45) – Attachment to progress (01:39:45) – Common stories we tell ourselves (01:42:11) – Two phrases (01:46:07) – What to do with anxiety (01:49:47) – Our egos (01:53:15) – Wrap up

Dr. Jared Vagy returns to the podcast and is joined by three physical therapy students and graduates, Sarah Kremer, Dawson Freeze, and Michael Larson. We talked about three recent articles covering the benefits of seasonality for maximizing climbing performance, rehabbing and preventing common knee injuries while heel hooking, and off-the-wall strength training for climbers. See the show notes for the full articles here. The Nugget Training App training.thenuggetclimbing.com Get a FREE Finger Strength Testing Session and Customized Report The GRINDS Program thenuggetclimbing.com/grinds FREE Finger Training PDF Rúngne (Chalk & Apparel) rungne.info/nugget Use code “NUGGET” for 10% off storewide, and use code “SHIPPINGNUGGETS” for free shipping. Mad Rock (Shoes & Crash Pads) madrock.com Use code “NUGGET10” at checkout for 10% off your next order. Become a Patron: patreon.com/thenuggetclimbing Show Notes:   thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/four-pts Nuggets: (00:00:00) – Intro (00:04:16) – Overview (00:07:52) – Sarah’s topic (the case for taking a break) (00:10:24) – What Sarah’s research process looked like (00:11:22) – Surprises in Sarah’s research process (00:12:35) – Recommendations on when to take time off (00:15:48) – How to sustain stoke (00:18:04) – How climbing ability solidifies over time (00:20:56) – If Sarah did a follow-up study (00:28:38) – Dawson’s topic  (heel hooking and knee injuries) (00:33:22) – Common heel hook injuries (00:35:20) – Go to hip mobility exercises (00:39:00) – Heel hooking warm-ups (00:41:01) – Surprises in Dawson's research (00:43:27) – If Dawson did a follow-up study (00:49:28) – Michael's topic (off the wall strength training) (00:52:10) – How often should climbers weight train (00:55:34) – At what point are you strong enough (01:02:59) – Comparing athletes (01:09:47) – Stability-focused exercises (01:19:18) – Value in taking time off (01:21:19) – Jared's final thoughts

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Adrian Ballinger is a renowned alpinist and mountain guide, and has summited Mt. Everest and K2 without supplemental oxygen. We talked about his childhood, misconceptions about what he does, what climbing Everest is actually like, skiing above 8,000 meters, risking his life to send K2, sending Fall of Man 5.13b, how mountaineering compares to projecting 5.13, meeting his wife Emily Harrington, how performance changes with age, lessons everyone should know, and much more. You can learn more about Adrian at adrianballinger.com Mad Rock (Shoes & Crash Pads) madrock.com Use code “NUGGET10” at checkout for 10% off your next order. Rúngne (Chalk & Apparel) rungne.info/nugget Use code “NUGGET” for 10% off storewide, and use code “SHIPPINGNUGGETS” for free shipping. Chilipad (Don’t Lose Sleep this Summer) Get 20% off any Chilipad sleep system NADS (Organic Cotton Underwear) Use code STEVEN for 15% off Become a Patron: patreon.com/thenuggetclimbing Show Notes:   thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/adrian-ballinger Nuggets: (00:00:00) – Intro (00:03:06) – Growing up (00:06:08) – Connecting with adventure as a kid (00:16:08) – Misconceptions about what Adrian does (00:22:04) – Tech breakthroughs in mountaineering (00:26:04) – Client pressure around summits (00:30:04) – Alpenglow Expeditions (00:33:09) – Regulations on Everest (00:35:08) – What climbing Everest is really like (00:41:04) – Climbing Everest without oxygen (00:49:57) – Preparing for Everest without oxygen (00:58:56) – Skiing accolades (01:01:59) – Skiing above 8,000 meters (01:05:00) – Skiing down vs. rappelling massive peaks (01:08:58) – Fall of Man (01:11:01) – Physically hardest climb (01:12:56) – Mental hardest climb (01:14:57) – Most dangerous climb (01:18:01) – Why Adrian took a risk on K2 (01:21:01) – Meeting Emily (01:32:45) – What’s left for Adrian in alpinism (01:34:43) – Switching to hard sport climbing (01:46:43) – Bouldering in Rocklands (01:54:42) – Performance changes with age (01:59:42) – Athletes Adrian looks up to (02:02:40) – Lessons everyone should know (02:05:40) – Adrian’s podcast

Kerwin Loukusa lives in Leavenworth, WA, and sent his first V12 and V13 last year while juggling a full-time job, wife, and two young kids. We talked about how he improved his flexibility to send the Freerider in Yosemite, bouldering after having kids, home wall training, the key to building persistent strength, bodyweight manipulation, energy availability, beginner's mind, feeling vs. analysing, weather forecasting hacks, how dew point affects climbing conditions, and much more. A lot of nuggets in this one. The GRINDS Program (FREE Training PDF) thenuggetclimbing.com Rúngne (Chalk & Apparel) rungne.info/nugget Use code “NUGGET” for 10% off storewide, and use code “SHIPPINGNUGGETS” for free shipping. Mad Rock (Shoes & Crash Pads) madrock.com Use code “NUGGET10” at checkout for 10% off your next order. Chilipad (Don’t Lose Sleep this Summer) Get 20% off any Chilipad sleep system NADS (Organic Cotton Underwear) Use code STEVEN for 15% off Become a Patron: patreon.com/thenuggetclimbing Show Notes:   thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/kerwin-loukusa Nuggets: (00:00:00) – Intro (00:01:05) – Flexibility journey (00:08:08) – Identifying limiting factors (00:10:38) – Stemming flexibility continued (00:16:39) – Freerider & Father TIme (00:24:15) – Bouldering after kids (00:26:56) – Mountain running & cardio (00:40:00) – Leveling up to V12 and V13 (00:48:07) – Home wall training (01:09:54) – Off-the-wall training (01:11:28) – Building persistent strength (01:16:45) – Pillars 1-3: Proximetry, Rest, & Nutrition (01:32:23) – Know yourself (01:35:06) – Bodyweight & energy availability (01:48:13) – Pillar 4: Mindset (02:01:35) – Slingblade V13 (02:10:03) – An obsessive brain (02:14:25) – Obstacles & growth (02:20:43) – Don’t get injured (02:23:42) – Slow & steady gains (02:32:46) – Ease into it (02:37:32) – Intuition & beta iteration (02:45:09) – Beginner's mind (02:50:39) – Feeling vs. analyzing (02:54:26) – Power spots (03:00:30) – Weather forecasting (03:18:03) – Dew point (03:22:43) – Cold rock (03:26:36) – Morning climbing (03:38:36) – Upcoming goals (03:40:50) – Mentorship & stewardship (03:46:18) – Public vs. private land

Robb Wolf is a 2x NYT Best-Selling Author (The Paleo Solution, Wired to Eat) and a leading voice in health, fitness, and nutrition. In this short segment, we cover the benefits of Vitamin D and Zone 2 cardio, how to optimize your strength training, Robb’s recent health struggles, and why you should never give up on your health. You can listen to the full episode by searching for Something Different with Steven Dimmitt wherever you get your podcasts. Robb’s Links robbwolf.com drinklmnt.com join.thehealthyrebellion.com Other References: The Nugget - EP 80: Robb Wolf (our first podcast) Dminder App Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:02:30 – Vitamin D 00:06:21 – Separating strength & conditioning 00:14:58 – Zone 2 cardio 00:20:51 – Robb’s training schedule 00:24:56 – Recent health issues 00:32:46 – Never give up 00:34:06 – The Healthy Rebellion 00:35:26 – Don’t major in the minors

Eryn Phelps is a licensed trauma counselor who specializes in helping outdoor athletes with anxiety, OCD, and PTSD. We talked about how EMDR helped cancer survivor and podcast guest Sol Wertkin, how to navigate time scarcity and get clear on what you want, overwhelm and panic attacks, grief and shame, labels and identity, and much more. Rúngne (Chalk & Apparel) rungne.info/nugget Use code “NUGGET” for 10% off storewide, and use code “SHIPPINGNUGGETS” for free shipping. Mad Rock (Shoes & Crash Pads) madrock.com Use code “NUGGET10” at checkout for 10% off your next order. Chilipad (Don’t Lose Sleep this Summer) Get 20% off any Chilipad sleep system NADS (Organic Cotton Underwear) Use code STEVEN for 15% off Become a Patron: patreon.com/thenuggetclimbing Show Notes:   thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/eryn-phelps Nuggets: (00:00:00) – Intro (00:01:26) – Partners (00:05:56) – Sol Wertkin (00:12:54) – EMDR (00:27:19) – Sol continued (00:34:00) – Pity, empathy, & compassion (00:39:15) – Perception & victim mindset (00:54:41) – Preventing negative beliefs from taking root (01:00:08) – Mistakes, guilt, & shame (01:05:21) – Trauma from injury (01:10:21) – Grief (01:15:23) – Accepting risk (01:25:23) – Relationships (01:31:27) – Time scarcity & OCD (01:44:17) – Labels & identity (01:48:58) – Anxiety (01:51:53) – Overwhelm (01:58:39) – Panic attacks (02:04:06) – Curing anxiety, PTSD, & OCD (02:09:28) – Getting clear on what you want (02:24:02) – How Eryn makes decisions (02:26:40) – A grass kinda day (02:29:00) – Where to find Eryn (02:32:11) – Complacency & communication (02:36:44) – Dopamine

Alex Bridgewater (M.S. in Sports Psychology) is back again to share three new sports psychology skills that have the potential to change your climbing forever. We covered how to practice these skills in your day-to-day life, as well as how to put them into practice in your climbing, and much more.  Become a Patron to get access to the full episode and support the podcast.  *The full version is 1:28:39. patreon.com/thenuggetclimbing Alex’s Other Episodes: EP 276: Alex Bridgewater Returns BONUS: Alex Bridgewater Nuggets: (00:00:00) – Intro (00:00:58) – Word to the wise (00:05:40) – Three skills overview (00:06:44) – Skill 1: Values-Based Work (00:28:17) – Skill 2: Dropping the Anchor (00:43:32) – Skill 3: Diffusion/Unhooking (01:01:49) – Putting the skills into practice (01:10:23) – What do you want? (01:18:02) – Expectations (01:22:43) – Manhunt (01:24:20) – Feeling vs. thinking

Stevie Hochbaum is an elite boulderer who established the first V16, Obsidian, in Germany. We talked about nearly losing his finger to an infection, how he became obsessed with the project, what it feels like to spend 50+ sessions on a boulder, supportive friends, learning patience, training on the project, how losing weight affected his mental health, pacing and breathing, what’s next for Stevie, and much more. Mad Rock (Shoes & Crash Pads) madrock.com Use code “NUGGET10” at checkout for 10% off your next order. NADS (Organic Cotton Underwear) Use code STEVEN for 15% off Rúngne (Chalk & Apparel) rungne.info/nugget Use code “NUGGET” for 10% off storewide, and use code “SHIPPINGNUGGETS” for free shipping. Chilipad (Don’t Lose Sleep this Summer) Get 20% off any Chilipad sleep system Become a Patron: patreon.com/thenuggetclimbing Show Notes:   thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/stevie-hochbaum Nuggets: (00:00:00) – Intro (00:02:01) – Nicknames (00:04:58) – Swollen finger (00:12:24) – The process begins (00:20:47) – Investing everything (00:28:57) – What happens after 15 sessions (00:45:17) – Sending, disorientation, & celebrating (00:52:10) – Supportive friends & learning patience (01:04:16) – The unexpected send (01:09:46) – Training on the project (01:16:32) – Pacing & breathing (01:24:24) – Taking breaks (01:27:35) – Calorie deficit & mental health (01:33:13) – Bodyweight & small crimps (01:41:06) – Veganism (01:49:01) – Choosing our reality (01:53:00) – Inheritance (01:54:26) – What’s next for Stevie (01:57:14) – Dream trips

Rebecca Tickell is an award-winning filmmaker, author, environmental activist, and regenerative farmer. We talked about the journey that led to her films Kiss the Ground and Common Ground, the history of our soil and pesticides, why conventional farming is a cycle of degredation, the corruption of the agrochemical industry, Monsanto whistleblowers, how to feed the world, the global movement of regeneration, how to eat, bees & pollinators, and much more. AirDoctor (Best Rated Air Filters) Get up to $300 off AirDoctor AquaTru (Premium Water Filters) Get $100 off any AquaTru system Support the Podcast Directly patreon.com/somethingdiffpod Rebecca’s Links Kiss the Ground Common Ground Groundswell BEE WILD Other References: The Detox Project Whitewash by Carey Gillam Timestamps: (00:00:00) – Intro (00:03:07) – The road to regeneration (00:11:51) – Storytelling (00:15:02) – Farmers & desertification (00:18:33) – A brief history of our soil (00:27:11) – Connecting to nature (00:28:48) – Two fun facts (00:30:29) – We don’t eat our food (00:33:26) – Sacrifice zones & human rights (00:38:21) – Glyphosate, wheat, oats, & chickpeas (00:44:47) – The good news (00:46:09) – Monsanto, Bayer, the EPA, & whistleblowers (00:49:36) – Feeding the world (00:56:04) – Soil regeneration (01:02:41) – A global movement (01:14:49) – How to eat (01:23:10) – USDA Organic (01:29:36) – High stakes (01:30:43) – Bees & insects (01:37:39) – Stories of hope (01:38:59) – Rebecca’s dream documentary (01:41:32) – Hopeful

Andy Raether is a prolific sport climber, boulderer, and developer based in Las Vegas, NV. He also owns a climbing hold company and created the Woods Board. We talked about his intro to climbing and making holds, bringing routes and crags to life, sending his hardest boulder (Midlife Crisis V14) at 40 years old, how he trains on The Woods Board, how to master terrible holds, and much more. Rúngne (Chalk & Apparel) rungne.info/nugget Use code “NUGGET” for 10% off storewide, and use code “SHIPPINGNUGGETS” for free shipping. Chilipad (Don’t Lose Sleep this Summer) Get 20% off any Chilipad sleep system Mad Rock (Shoes & Crash Pads) madrock.com Use code “NUGGET10” at checkout for 10% off your next order. NADS (Organic Cotton Underwear) Use code STEVEN for 15% off The GRINDS Program (Free Training PDF) thenuggetclimbing.com The NUG (My Portable Hangboard) frictitiousclimbing.com/products/the-nug Become a Patron: patreon.com/thenuggetclimbing Show Notes:   thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/andy-raether Nuggets: (00:00:00) – Intro (00:01:49) – Climbing Magazine ad (00:03:52) – Andy’s origin story (00:09:44) – Legendary holds (00:13:49) – Making climbing holds (00:16:49) – Early rock climbing & development (00:23:54) – Menagerie (00:25:49) – Meeting his wife (00:28:33) – Moving to Vegas (00:32:07) – Dad Raether (00:39:00) – Vegas bolting potential (00:45:06) – Bringing crags to life (01:05:53) – Bouldering development (01:08:34) – Midlife Crisis V14 (01:35:43) – Stronger at 40 than 20 (01:40:15) – Dad Bod (01:45:04) – Grades (01:51:50) – Mithril (01:54:04) – James Litz (01:58:51) – The Woods Board (02:06:14) – The mentality of board climbing (02:10:58) – Monos (02:14:56) – How Andy trains on the Woods Board (02:27:30) – Where to climb on the Woods Board (02:29:08) – Iterating moves (“hangboard” boulder problems) (02:37:24) – Mirroring each try (02:41:57) – The Spot Battle (02:44:00) – Andy’s garage (02:46:02) – Gyms in Vegas (02:54:10) – Routesetter Unions (03:07:06) – Wrap up & EXTRA teaser

Jeremy Kiner is a Kentucky-based boulderer and sport climber. We talked about his journey to V10 and 5.13b, how he uses a board circuit as a training benchmark, his experience with the GRINDS finger training program, embracing double rest days, his diet and dealing with autoimmune issues, what he learned from working on two different regenerative farms, being a conscious consumer, and much more. Maui Nui Venison (The Healthiest Red Meat on the Planet) mauinuivenison.com/steven Chilipad (Don’t Lose Sleep this Summer) Get 20% off any Chilipad sleep system NADS (Organic Cotton Underwear) Use code STEVEN for 15% off The GRINDS Program: thenuggetclimbing.com Become a Patron for a chance to be featured in the next Patron Spotlight! 👉 patreon.com/thenuggetclimbing Show Notes:   thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/jeremy-kiner Nuggets: (00:00:00) – Intro (00:02:01) – Jeremy’s background (00:03:47) – Regenerative farming (00:05:46) – Resting a lot (00:11:39) – Abrahangs & weight room (00:13:06) – Jeremy’s climbing progression (00:23:58) – The thief of joy (00:27:55) – Never enough time (00:35:54) – Training circuit (strength boulder pyramid) (00:43:52) – Fun board climbing (00:45:40) – Different training chapters (00:51:29) – The GRINDS Program (00:58:50) – Breaking down finger training terms (01:05:35) – Unlevel edges (01:08:05) – Tweaky fingers (01:20:22) – There is no “best” way (01:26:43) – Things that work (01:28:58) – Things that don’t work (01:33:58) – Boards (01:40:02) – Jeremy’s diet & autoimmunity (01:47:28) – Where is your food coming from (01:54:03) – Regenerative farming continued (02:08:16) – Food subsidies & waste (02:13:01) – The other pillars of health (02:17:22) – Conscious consumer (02:20:53) – Wrap up

Michelle LeBlanc returns to the podcast to talk about her annual Project Pride event in Squamish, B.C. (August 29-30, 2025). She shared her personal story and why she started Project Pride, and we talked about cultural and political pendulum swings, sensationalism in the media, and what to expect if you attend her upcoming event. You can buy tickets here:  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/project-pride-squamish-2025-tickets-1415859827859?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAad_JFGfbgS_SEWNkjXVlG2Me2S_7YVmPskjfFcyihN-BBdKJmCPsrNv0NDu1w_aem_uC2R3rhGN0dtaZ3DICGmSw Show Notes:   thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/michelle-leblanc-returns Nuggets: (00:00:00) – Intro (00:01:38) – Not queer enough (00:08:08) – Project Pride (00:23:12) – Instagram comments (00:34:00) – Meeting in the middle (00:38:47) – The pendulum swing (00:53:38) – Labels (00:57:18) – Sensationalism (01:02:01) – Upcoming event (01:11:45) – Stay sane