Tim Kang (my dude) is back on Testpiece to discuss the incredible sending spree the youth have gone on these past few months. V17 is just the norm now, and V15's are just for fun and flash attempts.

Tim and Josh also discuss what the future may hold in terms of grading, whether 15d is harder or easier than V17, and Tim shares what he things is the best highball in the world as well as what his next highball project may be.

Episodes with Tim are always fun and full of hot takes. Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

• Timothy Kang's Instagram
• Timothy Kang's YouTube
• Focus - A Bishop Highball Project
• Tim's Best Day, Testpiece Podcast
• Tim's Most Recent Testpiece Podcast
• Noah Wheeler's Testpiece Podcast
• Adam Shahar's Testpiece Podcast

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This is the behind the scenes discussion right after Episode #134 was finished. Zach Galla shares a bit more about some 9A’s / V17’s he’s tried, the project he’s currently most psyched on it, how he used simulators to train for The Process (V16), and who he thinks will get the third ascent of it.

We hope you enjoy this peak into what happens right after episodes are “finished”!

Don’t miss Episode #134 for context!

SHOW NOTES:

• Zach Galla’s Instagram
• The Process, V16, SA by Galla on Mellow
• Pretty Tall on Mellow
• Previous Zach Galla Testpiece Episode #77
• Previous Zach Galla Tespitece Episode #134

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Zach Galla is back after an insanely amazing year. Catch Zach's first Testpiece Episode, #77, here.

Since we last chatted he’s been traveling the world with the goal of climbing the best hard boulders in the world. And boy did he achieve that goal… Get the blow by blow breakdown of Zach’s second ascent of the iconic “The Process”, V16, one of the proudest and most beautiful V16’s in the world that sat for 10 years waiting for Zach after Daniel Woods FA’d it. This could have been a podcast in itself but Zach did many more proud V15’s all over the world and FA’d a new V16 in LCC called "Sosa"!

Zach also recently partnered with Black Diamond and joined a team called “BD Hex”. Hear more about the core climbing companies that are quickly growing and supporting the sport we all love.

SHOW NOTES:

• Zach Galla’s Instagram
• Previous Zach Galla Testpiece Episode #77
• The Process, V16, SA by Galla on Mellow
• Pretty Tall on Mellow
• Best Believe It on Tension
• Lost Tapes on Mellow
• Unstoppable by Chief Keef
• Love Sosa by Chief Keef
• Confluence on Mellow
• DelayMyBelay on Instagram
• Austin Ernst on Instagram
• Zach Galla’s Board Account
• Brain Squire’s Board Account
• BD Hex Team
  • BD Hex Instagram
  • Toinon Beigne
  • Noah Keithley
  • Sean Faulkner
  • Finn Stack
  • Bobby Vannoy
• Antigrav
• Noise

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A couple of Island Boys just trying to make it to the top!

We’ve got Ross Fulkerson, Marco Giacomangeli, and Bryce Belshin with your normal host, Josh Horsley. These boys recently got back from a trip to Mallorca that involved tons of amazing deep water soloing and some world class sport climbing as well.

Each of these athletes are  active coaches or professional climbers. Hear from them about what they learned on the trip and how coaches coach each other. They also talk about how to use fear to your advantage which is absolutely crucial when you push your limits.

SHOW NOTES:

• Ross Fulkerson’s Instagram and YouTube Channel
• Marco Giacomangeli’s Instagram
• Bryce Belshin’s Instagram
• Mind To Motion
• Al Rangel Testpiece Podcasts
  • Episode #120
  • Episode #7
• Previous Ross Fulkerson Testpiece Episodes
  • Episode #124 
  • Episode #4 
  • Episode #3

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This is the behind the scenes discussion right after Episode #131 was finished. Nathaniel Coleman shares a bit more about his thoughts on V17 grades, training while he projected “No One Mourns The Wicked”, and what the name truly means.

We hope you enjoy this peak into what happens right after episodes are “finished”!

Don’t miss Episode #131 for context, and make sure you watch the “No One Mourns The Wicked, V17” video on Mellow!

SHOW NOTES:

• Nathaniel Coleman’s Instagram
• No One Mourns The Wicked, V17 FA, Nathaniel Coleman on Mellow
• Nathaniel Coleman, Testpiece Episode #63: 
• Nathaniel Coleman, Testpiece Episode #131

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Special podcast!! Nathaniel Coleman just did a V17 FA, “No One Mourns The Wicked”! This is the first ascent of the highly sought after low start to the iconic V15 testpiece, Defying Gravity.

Nathaniel reached out to Testpiece and asked if we could do a podcast to give a behind the scenes story to accompany the video that dropped on Mellow TODAY. Watch the video and listen to the podcast so you get the visuals and the detailed blow by blow!

If you don’t know who Nathaniel Coleman is (really?!!?), you can listen to the first episode he did with Testpiece back on Episode #63. Nathaniel adds this V17 FA to his already world class ticks and Olympic silver medal.

SHOW NOTES:

• Defying Gravity, Nathaniel Coleman on Mellow
• No One Mourns The Wicked, V17 FA, Nathaniel Coleman on Mellow
• Nathaniel Coleman, Testpiece Episode #63
• Austin Geiman, Testpiece Episode #129

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This episode is a roundup of 5 climbs from Testpiece guests, some of the BEST climbers in the world, sharing what it takes to go from Good to Great.

Josh also shares what’s in his personal note titled “What I’ve Learned From Talking To The Best Climbers In The World”.

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Austin Geiman recently made waves when he sent the iconic testpiece, Defying Gravity, V15, after 11 years and 100+ sessions. Austin started trying this boulder while it was still a project and he was there when Daniel Woods and Jimmy Webb snagged the FA in 2013 in the film Huntsmen. He continued trying it through the years and then he also was there when the younger generation claimed the long awaited repeats. He finally added his name to the list and has even been supporting the next gen on the sit. 

Austin is deeply connected with all aspects of this iconic boulder and he shares with us the background on Defying Gravity, what makes it special, his epic send, and what he thinks about the next level sit.

Austin is also an extremely accomplished life long climber in many other aspects with loads of hard sends and FA’s under his belt, as well as being a World Cup Semi-finalist and Nationals Finalist. He’s also coached, route set, and owns a climbing gym in Colorado Springs (Springs Climbing Center).

SHOW NOTES:

• Austin’s Instagram
• Huntsmen
• Austin Sending Defying Gravity, V15
• Austin’s Gym in Colorado Springs

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Anne-Worley Moelter is one of the most important people in climbing today because she is the CEO of Movement Climbing, the largest network of climbing gyms in the US with a portfolio of 30 gyms and another 3 coming soon. These gyms set the tone and craft the climbing experience for millions of climbers.

Anne-Worley is a lifer who has done SO MUCH for our sport. She started her journey in the industry over 20 years ago working as an assistant manager at a gym. She went on to hold many different roles in the industry such as being a founding member of ABS, running USAC, and of course, opening the original Movement in Boulder, CO in 2009 with her husband Mike Moelter.

Movement has gone through a lot of changes since that first gym, but now Anne-Worley is back to run the much larger organization.

Tune in to hear Anne-Worley share insights on how our industry has evolved and where it's heading. You can't miss these insights from someone who is in a unique position in climbing and has worn almost every hat you can wear in the industry!

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• Movement Climbing Website
• Movement Climbing Instagram

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Timothy Kang, aka “Tim, My Dude” is back on the pod to talk about the latest climbing news, an update in his life going from a pro-climber to a weekend warrior, and hear about Josh’s recent trip to Mallorca.

If you are new to the podcast you may not recognize why he is “Tim, My Dude” and that is because of the many many podcasts Josh and Tim recorded previously and how each podcast started. If you like Josh and Tim’s vibe on this one, be sure to visit the previous dozens of episodes where Josh and Tim cover all things high level climbing.

SHOW NOTES:

• Shaolin, V17
• Noise (Sean Bailey Clothing Co)
• Wheel Rock Defying Gravity Sit
• Kai Whaley Trying Shaolin
• Charles Barefoot V17
  • Pete Whittaker Trying It
• Terranova V16 or V17?
• Spots of Time
• Darth Grader
• FOCUS (Tim climbing highballs in Bishop)
• Tim Climbing at Moe’s

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