In the maiden episode of the podcast, I go solo to warm up to this unique medium, and discuss the demonisation of comedy, the polarisation of political beliefs, the nuance that we stifle through the propagation of extreme views, and the dangerous limitations of social media. I am delighted to finally share the podcast with the world; it is something I have been wanting to do for a long time and something I have no doubt I will enjoy putting out into the world at regular intervals in the future.

The format of this episode is by no means final. The next year will see the introduction of fantastic guests (as COVID restrictions hopefully slacken), a significant increase in production quality as additional equipment arrives, and a video option on YouTube for the visually inclined among you.

Thank you so much for listening today, and I hope I will see you again in a fortnight, for episode two of the Franek Noga Podcast.

We're all struggling desperately through not being able to climb, but I think the best thing to do now - both from a physiological and psychological perspective - is to stay motivated and keep training, so you can have the upper hand when everything's back to normal. Here, I talk about some of the best ways to do that. 

Having said that, training is not essential and if you're feeling down, tired, or just not up for training, there's no harm in taking some time to chill. Don't feel pressured into doing training you're not psyched for, and stay safe!

Fingerboarding videos mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeKE5VH5-qg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA5laLQ-0Xc

In episode 3 I cover the best ways to think about the seclusion we are all facing, no matter where in the world we find ourselves. The mindset you have going into training in quarantine is important in determining the effectiveness of your sessions, and setting yourself up for success - even with limited equipment - is essential. I hope you're all staying safe and happy.

In this climbing shoe review I talk about the Skwama, mentioning what it's good for, how to size it for best performance, and why it seems to be so universally adored by climbers worldwide, both outdoors and in.