The Power Company Climbing Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Keeping Perspective for the Weekend Warrior, with Al Bradley and Ziggy Samways Jun 01, 2021

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I met Al and Ziggy at a bouldering workshop on our Oz Tour in 2019, and was immediately taken by their excitement for improving at climbing, and by how much they dug into the concepts I was teaching that night. In this episode we discuss how to keep things in perspective when your days aren't dominated by climbing, and the importance of partners who help you keep those few days moving forward.

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Intimidated?, with Sydney Smith May 31, 2021

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Sydney Smith is not only an excellent community builder, but she's also someone who thinks and reflects deeply on her own climbing. In this episode we discuss one of the toughest things for any athlete - hell, any person - to deal with: ego, particularly when intimidated.

Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber.

We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.

The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective.

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The #1 Reason Why Your Training Doesn’t Work, with Ryley Rush May 30, 2021

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Ryley Rush LOVES climbing. Her genuine joy for it is palpable, and makes it even more interesting to explore what's happening when things feel harder than expected. Ryley and I discuss the struggles of getting outside enough to be comfortable there, and how important partners who care can be.

Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber.

We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.

The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective.

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The False Ceiling | Has Your Skill Set Limited Your Training Gains?, with Dale Wilson May 29, 2021

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Dale Wilson is our data analyst, coach, and resident meme curator. His wider view of data and how to best use it is MASSIVELY important for us. In this episode we discuss how easy it is to get sucked into continuing training your strengths, and end up completely blind to your biggest deficiencies.

Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber.

We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.

The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective.

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You Aren’t Actually Training with Jess West May 28, 2021

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We are incredibly lucky to have Jess on our coaching team. She brings a wealth of knowledge, a background in many areas of training and performance, and she's the coolest. In this episode we discuss the differences between working out and training - and why working out might be just fine for you.

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Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber.

We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.

The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective.

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Train Wreck | 5 Ways to Derail Your Training, with Briana Mazzolini-Blanchard May 27, 2021

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Briana sets big goals and chips away at them - including climbing, social justice, and community building. In this episode we discuss how it easy it is to get off track, and what might help keep you on.

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Learn more about Climb L8.

Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber.

We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.

The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective.

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You Didn’t Punt, with Tom O’Halloran and Amanda Watts May 26, 2021

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Tom and Amanda are two of Australia's best climbers, and hosts of a great podcast, Baffle Days. We did some time zone wrangling to talk about one of Tom's super powers - the art of the punt.

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Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber.

We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.

The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective.

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You Should Probably Just Try Harder, with Sarah and Taylor Frohmiller May 25, 2021

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Sarah and Taylor are back to discuss one of the most important - and overlooked - aspects of becoming a better climber - trying HARD.

Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber.

We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.

The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective.

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Sandbagged | Are You Kidding Yourself?, with Nate Drolet May 24, 2021

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You all know Nate. While there's no need to introduce him, I really appreciate that he's not only my cohost for the Board Meetings, but that I also have a collaborator who believes in what we're building. In this episode we discuss the phenomenon of sandbagging - which very likely happens FAR less than you think it does. Yes, you.

Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber.

We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.

The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective.

You can help us keep episodes ad-free by becoming a Patron for as little as $3 a month!

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The Top 5 Bad Gym Habits of Boulderers, with Devin Dabney May 23, 2021

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Devin Dabney is a creative polymath who I'm honored to call a friend and collaborator. In this episode we discuss not only the bad habits of boulderers, but how they relate to our lives in general.

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You can find his new podcast, The American Climbing Project, anywhere you get pods.

Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber.

We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.

The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective.

You can help us keep episodes ad-free by becoming a Patron for as little as $3 a month!

Find full episode transcripts and more at our website.