The Testpiece Podcast

By Testpiece

A podcast about high level climbing. How to go from Good to Great.

Hosted by Joshua Horsley.

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Number 1: Board Talk #15 with Michael Rosato and Quinn Spadafora — Behind The Scenes Of Board Lords 10, 3 Months On The 16x12 TB2, and Japanese Board Lords
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 and Quinn Spadafora from Tension, and Joshua Horsley the host of Testpiece. *Patreon Bonus Content (join https://www.patreon.com/testpiece for extended cut):* - How you can attend Board Lords - Was there a 3rd climb prepared for Bord Lords 10? - Michael’s favorite Tool song - Quinn’s favorite LCD soundsystem song SHOW NOTES: Board Lords 10 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiDRMWvjTD0 TensionBoardClub Vol. 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6f4QFSdhsI Join Patreon: HERE Follow us on Instagram: HERE Visit our podcast page: HERE
August 24, 20261h 17min
Number 2: #198 Austin Hoyt — Maintaining Progression At Your Limit, The Northeast’s V18, and What Separates The Younger Generation Of Climbers
Austin Hoyt joins us every month for Good Temps, but after yet another season of levelling up, we had to bring him on the show to spotlight him as a guest. In this episode, Austin breaks down some of his recent sends, including Creature From The Black Lagoon V16, and tells us about his daunting V18 project. *Patreon Bonus Content (join https://www.patreon.com/testpiece for extended cut):* - How Austin's approach to climbing has evolved with his progress - How to set easy and complex boulders Join Patreon: HERE Follow us on Instagram: HERE Visit our podcast page: HERE
September 14, 20261h 24min
Number 3: Good Temps #17 — The Fastest 9b+ Send Ever, The Evolution Of Rocklands, and Is It Okay To Watch A Stranger’s Session?
This is a recurring podcast focused on the latest things happening in climbing and what it means for our sport from industry veterans: Allison Vest, Carlo Traversi, Austin Hoyt, and Joshua Horsley. Look at the Chapters for today's topics. *Patreon Bonus Content (join https://www.patreon.com/testpiece for extended cut):* - The world’s best easy and moderate boulders Join Patreon: HERE Follow us on Instagram: HERE Visit our podcast page: HERE
September 07, 20261h 21min
Number 4: #197 WC Routesetter’s Roundtable — The Future of Routesetting, How Hard Are World Cups, and Fixing The Scoring System
Ryan Sewell and Mike Bockino are two of the best routesetters in the world. Together they have almost 50 years of routesetting experience for countless USA Climbing events and World Cups. Today, they join Josh and Carlo to discuss the level of international events and the current direction of competition routesetting. They also debate Josh and Carlo's controversial opinions on the WC scoring system from Good Temps #16. *Patreon Bonus Content (join https://www.patreon.com/testpiece for extended cut):* - Is crimping bolt holds and behind volumes cheating? - How important is getting a route setting certification Join Patreon: HERE Follow us on Instagram: HERE Visit our podcast page: HERE
August 31, 20261h 46min
Number 5: #196 James Pearson — Climbing For Yourself, Expanding Your Skillset, and Why You Should Start Trad Climbing
James Pearson climbs only the best lines. With a background in sketchy UK trad routes, a natural ability to send hard boulders, and an eye for aesthetics, it’s no wonder he’s managed to build a ticklist of some of the world’s most coveted ascents. Today, he joins Josh to try to convince us to take up trad climbing and break down his long career as a professional climber. *Patreon Bonus Content (join https://www.patreon.com/testpiece for extended cut):* - James’s experience with Exodia V18 - Thoughts on Ondra’s flash of Lexicon E11 Join Patreon: HERE Follow us on Instagram: HERE Visit our podcast page: HERE
August 17, 20261h 37min