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The Nugget Climbing Podcast

Steven Dimmitt
Climbing
Bouldering
Olympics
Climbing Training
Climbing Community
Mental Health
Nutrition
Injury Recovery
Training Methods
Training
Strength Training
Climbing Performance
Finger Training
Mental Resilience
Outdoor Climbing
Endurance Training
Climbing Techniques
Rock Climbing
Return Of the Sleepwalker
Climbing Injuries

Welcome to a podcast about performance climbing, self-improvement, and being a human being. 5M+ downloads. "One of the best long-form interview podcasts in the outdoor space." - Climbing Magazine

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Latest Episodes

Matt Samet is the former editor-in-chief of Climbing Magazine, a writer and author, and a sport-climbing pioneer. We talked about his decade-plus battle with benzo addiction, his advice for people who experience anxiety or depression, what Rifle was ... more

Jeff Patterson is a martial arts instructor with black belt equivalency in 6x different martial arts, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and Tai Chi. We talked about how practicing the meditative arts helped his boxing, how 20 minutes of medit... more

Herm Feissner is a lifer climber based in Fort Collins, CO. We talked about doing the FA of The Practitioner V11 in Leavenworth, WA, in the early 2000s, his training philosophy at 53 years old, how his relationship with climbing has improved, balanci... more

Sonnie Trotter is a Canadian professional rock climber and one of the most accomplished and respected climbers of his generation. We talked about his goal to climb 5.15, my impression of meeting him at Smith Rock, our parallel family histories, treat... more

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Recent Guests

Jeff Patterson
Martial arts instructor and expert; founder of Northwest Fighting Arts and Portland Tai Chi Academy
Northwest Fighting Arts; Portland Tai Chi Academy
Episode: EP 300: Jeff Patterson — What Climbers Can Learn from Martial Arts (and How 20 Minutes of Meditation Could Change Your Life)
Herm Feissner
Colorado-based climber and engineer, first ascentionist and subject of the interview
Independent climber/engineer
Episode: EP 299: Herm Feissner — A Unique Training Philosophy at Age 53, Understanding Hard Moves, and Balancing an Engineering Career with Travel & Climbing
Sonnie Trotter
Canadian professional rock climber and pioneering first ascensionist
Professional climber
Episode: EP 298: Sonnie Trotter — Gunning for 5.15, How He Trained as a Teen, and Stamina vs. Strength
Peter Mortimer
Filmmaker, co-creator of Real Rock Film Tour
Real Rock Films
Episode: EP 297: Peter Mortimer (filmmaker) — Dean Potter’s Rivalry with Alex Honnold, His Inner Demons, and The Dark Wizard
Dave Thompson
Climber, coach at Evoke Endurance
Evoke Endurance
Episode: EP 296: Dave Thompson — Early FAs in Leavenworth, Applying Your Strength on the Wall, and Personal Agency
Sam Watson
World record speed climber, Olympic bronze medalist
Speed Climbing
Episode: EP 295: Sam Watson — The Fastest Climber in the World on His Routines, Mental Process, & the Olympics
Melissa Strong
Climber and restaurateur who survived a severe accident and wrote a memoir about recovery
Bird & Jim; The Bird's Nest (Estes Park)
Episode: EP 294: Melissa Strong — Dying and Coming Back to Life, Having Her Arms Sewn Together, and Returning to Climbing with 7 ¾ Fingers
Joel Unema
High-level all-around climber and performance climbing coach
Climb Strong
Episode: EP 293: Joel Unema — Unlocking V14 Finger Strength, the Key to Long Roof Boulders, and a Better Way to Train Power Endurance
Charlie Boscoe
Co-founder of Pro Climbing League and former lead commentator for IFSC
Episode: EP 291: Charlie Boscoe — Pro Climbing League: Comps Are About to Change Forever

Host

Stephen Dimmitt
Host of The Nugget Climbing Podcast (combined variations across episodes)

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 2.5k ratings
  • Great nuggets

    Podcast Addict
    5
    DrMo
    4 months ago
  • Climbing

    This podcast was once my favorite, when it was about climbing. The host has gotten sucked into the right wing bull$h!t vortex and spouts absurd mistruths rather than focus on the sport in the title of his podcast. He’s a talented interviewer, but painfully disconnected from why we all came here. It was always about climbing, and the political stuff more than lost the plot.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Gromington3
    United States4 months ago
  • climbing interviews

    What a disappointment. Nothing to see here.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jeremv3
    France4 months ago
  • Bad opinions about non climbing topics

    Mainly it gets boring. Talks way too much about stuff that he doesn’t know about dangerous and hurtful opinions and would you please stop saying I’m gonna get canceled again? Why did you get canceled the first time? Maybe consider why saying things could get you canceled, that means they’re probably not very cool and you are self aware of that.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Madelinekim
    United States5 months ago
  • Steven’s politics are great

    I wish Steven would make more shows about politics. He is the one I turn to to help me make sense of the world

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    guillermo ernesto morales
    Canada5 months ago

Listeners Say

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Diversify the topics toward climbing; strong interview style but occasional political shifts noted by listeners.
Loved the in-depth training and technique discussions that help climbers structure workouts.
Some listeners feel the show has shifted from pure climbing content to broader political commentary.

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EP 290: Chris Schulte — Developing Your Own Style, Age-Proof Motivation, and Redefining Progress Beyond Grades
Q: What top three criteria does Chris focus on for beautiful lines?
Setting, shape, and special movement.
EP 288: Carol Simpson Returns — Life After 80 Years Old, Longevity Routines, and Training for a World Record
Q: What keeps you going?
I want to feel good for as long as I can possibly feel good, have energy, and walk as fast as other people are walking.
EP 288: Carol Simpson Returns — Life After 80 Years Old, Longevity Routines, and Training for a World Record
Q: How has your health changed as you've passed the 80-year mark?
I feel the same now as I probably will on November 14th when I turn 81.
EP 285: Tyler Stableford — Finding More Joy in Climbing, Breaking Plateaus, and Inputs Over Outcomes
Q: What do we do with feelings of anxiety before climbing?
Turn toward the positive through gratitude and nurture the anxiety as a younger aspect of yourself.
EP 284: Four PTs — The Case for Taking a Break, Heel Hooking Injuries, & Off-the-Wall Strength Training
Q: Why heel hooking? Why knees?
I've suffered a few in my career. So I really just wanted to have kind of a resource or even just like a better understanding for me as a health care provider on sort of the mechanics of heel hooking.

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What is The Nugget Climbing Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep-dive interview show focused on performance climbing, training philosophy, and the balance between sport and life. Episodes feature veteran climbers, coaches, filmmakers, and industry advocates who discuss training methods, longevity, aging in sport, and the evolving culture of climbing—from early grit and first ascents to modern competition and media. Notable threads include practical coaching insights, behind-the-scenes storytelling from documentarians, and personal narratives about resilience, motivation, and balancing demanding careers with climbing. The format shines in long-form conversations that unpack technical skills, training cycles, and the human side of pursuing high-level ascent and world-class performance, making it a s... more

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Recent guests on The Nugget Climbing Podcast include:

1. Jeff Patterson
2. Herm Feissner
3. Sonnie Trotter
4. Peter Mortimer
5. Dave Thompson
6. Sam Watson
7. Melissa Strong
8. Joel Unema

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