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The Testpiece Podcast

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

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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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Daniel Yagmin Jr. is the founder of Decoy Climbing holds and a legend in the Northeast climbing scene. He joins us this week to talk about the process of hold shaping, how his background in fine arts informs his work, his love of board climbing, and ... more

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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: Noah Wheeler, Benn... more

Connor Herson is back after an insane 3 years. Last week he proposed the world’s first 5.15 trad climb, “Drifter’s Escape,” a beautiful single pitch in Squamish that revolves around one of the best moves you could ask for on gear.

He also talks abou... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Yagmin
Founder and owner of Decoy, builder of the Decoy Board and Decoy holds
Decoy
Episode: #185 Dan Yagmin — The Art Of Hold Shaping, Designing The Decoy Board, and Knowing When To Quit
Noah Wheeler
Pro climber featured on Wheel Rock talks
Independent climber
Episode: Wheel Rock Board Talk #9 With Noah AND Benn Wheeler — Adam Ondra Destroys the TB2, The Most Controversial V15, and Setting For Lord Boards
Benn Wheeler
Pro climber and Wheel Rock contributor
Wheel Rock team
Episode: Wheel Rock Board Talk #9 With Noah AND Benn Wheeler — Adam Ondra Destroys the TB2, The Most Controversial V15, and Setting For Lord Boards
Zoe Sayetta
Coach with almost 20 years of youth sports experience, specializing in climbing
GP81
Episode: #180 ‘Anti-Mega’ — GP81’s Julian Acevedo and Zoe Sayetta On Building Elite Training Facilities For All Ages
Julian Acevedo
Co-founder of GP81 and expert in climbing training
GP81
Episode: #180 ‘Anti-Mega’ — GP81’s Julian Acevedo and Zoe Sayetta On Building Elite Training Facilities For All Ages
Annie Sanders
First American woman to win both bouldering and lead World Cups.
Episode: #179 Annie Sanders — 1st US Woman To Win Bouldering And Lead WC’s, Comp Style Vs Her Style, and Where To Focus While Competing
Mark Heal
Legendary climber and highly sought-after coach in the Bay Area
Episode: #175 Mark Heal — The 4 Steps For Sending Any Grade, Tactics You MUST Know, How To Train For Outdoors and Designing The Best Gym In America
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’

Host

Joshua Horsley
Host of The Testpiece Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 468 ratings
  • I like it but

    Host could fact check some lore before going live. Otw I don’t care about ums and such and let’s celebrate a podcast that feels more like a breakdown of the sport and less a platform for the host to spit conspiracies and personal bests.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Bebooboppbop
    United States17 days ago
  • The host

    Sorry Josh but you come off uninformed but confident in nearly every episode. It got to the point that I let the podcast go. Any time the podcast goes into sport, gear, or comp climbing you’re making stuff up.

    Access to rad people can only get you so far in a saturated podcasting space.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Williams2727$
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States10 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 States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Some episodes feel lengthy but packed with actionable takeaways.
Analytical, deep dives into climbing tech and training.
High-quality interviews with world-class climbers.
Polarizing host at times, but strong coaching angles and practical tips.
Engaging guests and insightful discussions on gym culture.

Chart Rankings

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

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#136
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Apple Podcasts
#167
Finland/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#194
China/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#231
Israel/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#185 Dan Yagmin — The Art Of Hold Shaping, Designing The Decoy Board, and Knowing When To Quit
Q: What is the origin of the Decoy name and how did it influence your approach to hold shaping?
The name came from a concept of deceiving the eye—Decoy stands for representing something else, like outdoor inspiration and sculpture translated into foam shaping. It shaped my approach to create outdoor‑inspired, sculptural holds that hint at nature while being practical for indoor training.
#184 Connor Herson — The World’s Hardest (And Best?) Trad Climb, Proposing A New Grade, and Headlining The Mellow Tour
Q: What do you see as the biggest crossover between your studies in electrical engineering and your climbing?
Connor notes that both disciplines require creative problem-solving and applying knowledge in new ways, highlighting the synergy between engineering and climbing.
Board Talk #7 — New MoonBoard?!, Quantum Board, BL#9, and What’s Coming In 2026 with Benn Wheeler and Risotto Rhomboids
Q: Ben, what have you been up to?
I was studying, that's why I was away for so long, not climbing outside at all, which sucked.
#180 ‘Anti-Mega’ — GP81’s Julian Acevedo and Zoe Sayetta On Building Elite Training Facilities For All Ages
Q: Julian, how do you see your role in the current youth training programs?
Make sure that the kids feel comfortable doing the same thing and that they can be guided by example, so that the kids feel they are supported.
#180 ‘Anti-Mega’ — GP81’s Julian Acevedo and Zoe Sayetta On Building Elite Training Facilities For All Ages
Q: Zoe, how do you go from good to great?
A lot of times people think that the way to get excellent at something is to work harder at it. It's less about working harder and more about doing the work that's hard for you.

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Recent guests on The Testpiece Podcast include:

1. Dan Yagmin
2. Noah Wheeler
3. Benn Wheeler
4. Zoe Sayetta
5. Julian Acevedo
6. Annie Sanders
7. Mark Heal
8. Beckett Sin

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