The Testpiece Podcast

Testpiece

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Training

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Pan American Championship

Training Techniques

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Highball Climbing

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A podcast about high level climbing. How to go from Good to Great.Hosted by Joshua Horsley.

426 ratings

Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	177	Founded	4 years ago
Number of Listeners		Category	Sports

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Latest Episodes

Good Temps #5 — Youngest V16 Climber Ever, Another 8C Flash, $1M Comp Formats, Fame And Money

This is a recurring podcast focused on the latest things happening in climbing and what it means for our sport from industry veterans: Carlo Traversi, Will Anglin, Austin Hoyt, and Joshua Horsley.

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22 Sep 2025 • 1 hr 47 min

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#173 Chris Sharma — King Lines, The Ultimate Form Of Climbing, and When Chris Goes Yachting With Jason Momoa

The legend himself, Chris Sharma.

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15 Sep 2025 • 1 hr 27 min

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Board Talk #3 — Janja’s Board, How Boards Show A Climbers True Potential, Spray Walls Vs Standardized Boards, and The God Tier Challenge

Boards have become a unique discipline and culture within climbing, so we created a recurring podcast focused on the latest things happening in board climbing and what it means for our sport from industry veterans and board lovers: Michael Rosato (Di... more

8 Sep 2025 • 1 hr 24 min

#172 Jesse Firestone — How To Have Peak Climbing Experiences, Tolerating Uncertainty, and Being Your Own Coach

Jesse Firestone is a well known climbing coach. He's worked with people from every continent and of all levels (V0 - V16).

Here's where you can find Jesse online:

• Instagram: www.instagram.com/coachjfire/

• Website: jfireclimbing.c... more

1 Sep 2025 • 1 hr 43 min

YouTube

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Recent Guests

Beckett Sin

Young climber known for his remarkable achievements in bouldering.

Episode: Good Temps #5 — Youngest V16 Climber Ever, Another 8C Flash, $1M Comp Formats, Fame And Money

Brooke Rabatou

Professional climber, notable for her achievements in climbing, including the first female ascent of Excalibur 15C.

Episode: #165 ‘Good Temps’ 2 — Brooke Does Excalibur [15c], Ondra Flashes E11, Mt. Doom’s [V17] Aesthetic’s Matter, Actual Progression Of The Sport, and ‘First Dab Ascent’

Adam Ondra

World-renowned climber and competition athlete, known for his vast achievements in both outdoor and competition climbing.

Episode: #165 ‘Good Temps’ 2 — Brooke Does Excalibur [15c], Ondra Flashes E11, Mt. Doom’s [V17] Aesthetic’s Matter, Actual Progression Of The Sport, and ‘First Dab Ascent’

Obe Carrion

Professional climber and influential figure in the bouldering community.

Episode: #164 Obe Carrion — “We Are Bouldering”, What Winning Comps Used To Represent, 'Rock Star' Parties, and Designing Dope Gear

Ned Feehally

Founder of Beastmaker, climbing coach, and author

Beastmaker

Episode: #152 Ned Feehally — Training For Micro Edges, Being A ‘Good’ Climber Vs Doing A Big Number, 9A Paddle Dyno’s, and A Standardized Beastmaker Board?!

Shauna Coxsey

11-time World Cup gold medalist, Olympian, and the first British woman to climb V12, V13, and V14.

Episode: #151 Shauna Coxsey — The One Thing You Can’t Train, Olympics Are Harder Than Parenting, and The Difference Between Motivation and Commitment

Kenny Suh

CEO of Mad Rock Climbing

Mad Rock Climbing

Episode: #147 Kenny Suh — Shocking Industry Tell All (The NDA’s Have EXPIRED), Who Actually Makes Your Shoes?, CEO Of Mad Rock, “Finger Condoms”, and Shoes In 2030 Will Be Made Like This

Chris Weidner

A seasoned climber who recently made his first ascent of a 14C route at age 50.

Episode: #146 Chris Weidner — First 14c At 50, The Invention Of Kneepads, Member #112 At The 1st US Gym, and How Ice Climbing Helped Chris Send 14c

Simon Lorenzi

World-renowned climber known for his achievements in bouldering, including multiple V17 ascents.

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Episode: #143 Simon Lorenzi — The Surprising Reason V18 Is So Difficult, Benchmark V16 And V17 Boulders, 9c Vs 9A, ‘Perfect’ Isn’t Perfect, and Why Climbing Is The Best Sport Ever

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Joshua Horsley

Host of a show dedicated to high-level climbing, focusing on how to develop skills and transition from good to great.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 426 ratings

Unique Podcase in Climbing
I generally dont love bro-ey podcasts or ones where there’s a bunch of ppl overtalking each other. And this podcast fits my taste for in-depth tete-a-tete conversations with real depth. The content is additionally unconventional. Much more nuanced than the run of the mill climbing podcast. Previous topics have included taboos like the use of oral drugs like stimulants and injectables - which is neat if scary. Intermediate (v5-8) climbers are also looking for more nuanced talk about techniques wh... more
Apple Podcasts
5
sryitstrue
United States4 months ago
Constant Improvements
This show is much better than it used to be. Josh is getting better at hosting and interviewing. Not going to lie, I think it has improved as Tim has become a guest rather than host. Partially because I think he is a good guest and due to lower doses of “unknown destination at takeoff” rants. I love some of the nuggets that arrive from this. Basically an American version of Careless Talk. Even down to the Moonboard.
I think in the future it may benefit from more editing, timestamps, and small ... more
Apple Podcasts
4
CharterSpatula
United Statesa year ago
Good Stuff
My personal favorite climbing podcast! Full of content that I haven’t found anywhere else, it manages to be both very nuanced and wide ranging! Really appreciate the time, energy and unique perspectives put in by Josh and Tim.
Apple Podcasts
5
Snklfrtz8
United Statesa year ago
Needs time stamps
Great but rambly podcast. Would be greatly improved with time stamps.
Apple Podcasts
3
slackster2015
United Statesa year ago
Love the content <3
This podcast has helped me immensely. Love all the guest but especially how much information I can take and implement. I’m not saying I’m agreeing to it all but I do love pausing and just having conversations with my friends about a specific part of the pod. My friends and I listened to this on the road back from the crag or on the way to the gym. Super helpful and just fun to listen to. Truly thank you thank you for sharing it all and being able to listen to more climbing content for those who ... more
Apple Podcasts
5
Ashleyblabla
United States2 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many find the content unique, highlighting issues not commonly addressed in other climbing podcasts, like athlete sponsorship challenges and the impact of mental resilience on climbing performance.

The energetic banter between the hosts is well-received, with listeners enjoying the dynamic between the consistent host and guests who offer unique perspectives.

Listeners appreciate the in-depth discussions that avoid superficiality, providing deeper insights into climbing and personal development.

While some feedback mentions improvement areas such as editing and organization, the general consensus is that the podcast is highly educational and informative for both experienced climbers and those looking to enhance their skills.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts	#136	Spain/Sports
Apple Podcasts	#146	South Africa/Sports
Apple Podcasts	#147	Finland/Sports
Apple Podcasts	#156	Switzerland/Sports
Apple Podcasts	#215	Philippines/Sports
Apple Podcasts	#216	Chile/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#172 Jesse Firestone — How To Have Peak Climbing Experiences, Tolerating Uncertainty, and Being Your Own Coach

Q: Jesse, how do you go from good to great?

You have to identify strongly with whatever the goal is; true radical progression comes from radical self-change.

#162 Jonathan Siegrist — What It Takes To Send At Your Limit, Different Climbing Cultures Around The World, and Having Longevity As a Professional In Climbing

Q: How do you go from good to great?

Patience and dedication are critical; focusing on small improvements over time yields great results.

#162 Jonathan Siegrist — What It Takes To Send At Your Limit, Different Climbing Cultures Around The World, and Having Longevity As a Professional In Climbing

Q: How do you get French residency?

It requires a lot of paperwork, and it's advisable to hire a lawyer who speaks French to help with the process, especially since most documents need to be submitted in French.

#154 Kevin Thibault — A Lifetime In Fontainebleau, Circuits / Pof / Chipping / Nazi’s, Good vs Great Climbers In Font, and Does Climbing Need Weightclasses?

Q: How do you go from good to great?

Put in effort, obsession, passion, and dedication to the sport.

#151 Shauna Coxsey — The One Thing You Can’t Train, Olympics Are Harder Than Parenting, and The Difference Between Motivation and Commitment

Q: How do you go from good to great?

Figure out what good and great means to you first and seek support for what you need.

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Focusing on high-level climbing, the content addresses a range of intersectional topics that explore the sport from technical, mental, and community perspectives. Episodes frequently feature in-depth conversations with elite climbers, discussing the complexities of performance, sponsorships, mental resilience, and the cultural evolution of climbing. Noteworthy episodes dive deep into unique training methods, personal experiences with fear and failure, as well as insights on the future of climbing as a competitive sport. The hosts also bring a thoughtful approach towards tackling taboo subjects in climbing, making it a unique platform for nuanced discussions centered around the climbing lifestyle and its challenges.

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Which podcasts are similar to The Testpiece Podcast?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Testpiece Podcast:

1. The Careless Talk Climbing Podcast
2. The Struggle Climbing Show
3. The Nugget Climbing Podcast
4. The TrainingBeta Podcast: A Climbing Training Podcast
5. The RunOut Podcast

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The Testpiece Podcast launched 4 years ago and published 177 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Testpiece Podcast include:

1. Beckett Sin
2. Brooke Rabatou
3. Adam Ondra
4. Obe Carrion
5. Ned Feehally
6. Shauna Coxsey
7. Kenny Suh
8. Chris Weidner

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