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The Power Company Climbing Podcast
A Climber’s Podcast | In-depth conversations with climbers, coaches, and experts about how to become better climbers.
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The Power Company Climbing PodcastTAPED TIPS | Difficulties Should Be Desirable
I’m actually not a big fan of the term “drills”, but I don’t have a better word for it. I don’t like it for several reasons: One, because we aren’t “drilling”…
The Power Company Climbing PodcastBOARD MEETINGS | Top Ways Climbers Are Holding Themselves Back
In this episode, Kris and Nate are joined by coach Lauren Abernathy and nutritionist Caitlin Holmes of The Average Climber Podcast. The four discuss some of…
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TAPED TIPS | When Beta Isn’t Better
You’re a coach, or a climbing partner, or simply a concerned friend. You’re watching your client, student, partner, or bestie struggle. And you want to help…
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TAPED TIPS | I Said What I S.A.I.D.
You’ve heard of the SAID principle, right? S-A-I-D: Specific Adaptations to Imposed Demands. You’ve heard of it. And you thought that it meant simply that to…
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TAPED TIPS | Are You Always Performing?
Climbers are really good at creating a performance environment. Really, really good. No, I’m not saying that you’re good at performing – some of you suck at it…
The Power Company Climbing PodcastCoaching Mentorship Scholarships Now Available!
We are happy to announce that due to the generous donations from two anonymous donors, we are able to offer two scholarships for our 10 Week Coaching for…
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Dale Wilson | Climbing Performance Metrics
How to use data and measurements to inform training decisions had been a topic of debate amongst Kris and the other Power Company coaches for years. That is…
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BOARD MEETINGS | Systematic Tactics vs. Battle Mode
Do you have a default climbing mode? If so, do you value the other side? In this episode, Kris and Nate discuss the two approaches to sending - tactics vs…
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BOARD MEETINGS | The Gym to Crag Performance Gap
In this episode, Kris and Nate sit down to talk about the ways the gym doesn’t prepare you for climbing outside, and provide some tips on how you can address…
The Power Company Climbing PodcastWHAT WHEN HOW TO TRAIN | Chattanooga Bouldering with Juliet Hammer
Looking for a winter bouldering destination with seemingly endless amounts of rock, hosting classic problems of every grade, all within driving distance of one…
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Sam Prentice | The Giant Sequoia Mortician
As wildfires become more common and powerful, the Giant Sequoias of the American West are burning at alarming rates. These enormous beings stand at a few…
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Prerna Dangi | Finding Her Power
Every summer, Kris emcees the International Climbers Festival here in Lander, Wyoming. One of his favorite parts of doing the event is being able to introduce…
The Power Company Climbing PodcastHIP HIP TAUGHT ME EVERYTHING | A Tribe Called Quest Taught Me Authenticity
Today's episode comes from Hip Hop Taught Me Everything, another podcast hosted by Kris Hampton and part of the Plug Tone Audio Collective. The Power Company…
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It’s Been a Long Time, I Shouldn’t Have Left You.
Without a strong rhyme to step to. Think of how many weak shows you slept through. Time's up. I'm sorry I kept you. -Rakim, "I Know You Got Soul" Follow all of…
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Welcome to Power Company Climbing
Welcome. There's a lot to get caught up on. Let's get into it. The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing and is a proud member of…
The Power Company Climbing PodcastPSA | Is Your Climbing Chalk Ruining the Rock?
Resin, rosin, pof. Whatever you call it, it's widely accepted that we should NOT use it while climbing. It's said to ruin holds - both indoors and out. Now it…
The Power Company Climbing PodcastREWIND | Rannveig Aamodt on Coming Back Stronger
Ten years ago this week in April, 2012, Rannveig Aamodt made a nearly fatal mistake while cleaning the anchors of a sport route in Turkey. She fell 50 feet to…
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The Average Climber Podcast | Busting Training and Nutrition Myths
Today we're revisiting Episode 4 of The Average Climber Podcast. If you aren't already subscribed to their show, go do that now! Learn more about The Average…
The Power Company Climbing PodcastThe Shape of Power | Level Up Your Climbing Skills
Check out the new course at the Power Company Climbing Academy - The Shape of Power. You'll get: Nearly 3 hours of discussion and instructional videos with…
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BOARD MEETINGS | The Pros and Cons of Gamifying Climbing
This episode is the first 40 minutes of a nearly 2 hour long episode about gamifying climbing, and the pros and cons of individual popular games that many of…
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Nature Untold | Eating Disorder Recovery
In this episode we hear from Emily Holland at Nature Untold, in a re-airing of her episode Eating Disorder Recovery - We Can All Do Better Together. Featured…
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BREAKING BETA | Are Repeaters the Best Hangboard Protocol for Climbing Endurance?
Today I'm bringing you the season finale of my other climbing podcast, all about the science of climbing, Breaking Beta. In this episode, Kris and Paul bring…
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BOARD MEETINGS | Performance Shortcuts That Might Stunt Your Growth (Bonus Episode)
2 million downloads. Whew. Who knew, 260-some episodes ago that we'd get here? To say thanks for all of the support, I've got 3 bonuses for you: #1: This…
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Josh Muller, Jordan Jasper, and Nic Nolet | Building Community
Climbing gyms have become big business. Giant gyms are popping up all over the world, with bigger walls, more holds, and massive square footage - but what of…
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Aman Anderson | Coaching for Culture
The best coaches understand more than just which muscle is the prime mover in a specific lift. They understand sports science, behavior, habits, motivation…
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Emily Holland | Rediscovering a Love of Climbing
Climbing is complicated. It’s physical, emotional, psychological, and depending on the person, tends to either quiet or amplify the things you have going on…
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BOARD MEETINGS | How To Make the Most of a Board Session
Whether a Moon Board, Tension Board, Grasshopper, Kilter, or any of the other number of boards making their way into climbing gyms or homes worldwide, there…
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Veronica Baker | The Climbing Initiative
The Climbing Initiative is a nonprofit supporting the sustainable and equitable growth of climbing worldwide. It began in 2019 as a research project at Yale…
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Lauren Abernathy | From Weekend Warrior to Full Time Coach
In this episode I sit down with my friend Lauren Abernathy, who you might recognize from Good Spray Coaching. We first discuss the change from being a weekend…
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Introducing: Breaking Beta | The Science of Climbing Podcast
Introducing a new podcast brought to you by Power Company Climbing, Crux Conditioning, and Plug Tone Audio: Breaking Beta! Is it possible to make research and…
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A Letter to Alex Johnson
Dear Alex, Congrats on 100 V10's! Follow Alex on Instagram. We don't tweet. We scream like eagles. The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company…
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Andy Leung | Routesetting as Both Creative Outlet and Career
Andy Leung is the head setter of Climb Time Cincinnati - a community that is near and dear to my heart. In this episode we discuss not only the career of…
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BOARD MEETINGS | The Worst Sport Climbing Tactic
In this Board Meeting, rather than make a list, Kris and Nate discuss their individual top picks for the most common, most egregious, absolute worst tactic we…
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BOARD MEETINGS | The Worst Bouldering Tactic
In this Board Meeting, rather than make a list, Kris and Nate discuss their individual top picks for the most common, most egregious, absolute worst tactic we…
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Kerry Scott | Ambition, Confidence, and Climbing All The Things
How do we get better at climbing? That's a question we ask, and are asked, ALL THE TIME. One of the best answers is certainly something along the lines of, "Be…
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Juliet Hammer | Grades, Body Comments, and Internet Trolls
Juliet Hammer is a straight up crusher, with over 30 double digit boulders under her belt. Still, she isn't immune to the dark side of the internet. The side…
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Briana Mazzolini-Blanchard and Devin Dabney | Doing the Work
Doing the work in a social media world can take its toll. Today, good friends Briana Mazzolini-Blanchard and Devin Dabney discuss the hammers they wield, the…
The Power Company Climbing PodcastWHAT WHEN HOW TO TRAIN | Hueco Tanks Bouldering
Hueco Tanks State Park, just outside of El Paso, Texas, is one of the world’s premier bouldering destinations, and for good reason. An oasis (literally) in the…
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Devin Dabney | Figuring It Out
In July of 2020 we released an episode with Devin Dabney in which we discussed a podcast idea he’d been mulling over for quite some time. A podcast that would…
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Lor Sabourin | Dealing With Fear
This summer I had a dinner at my house with a group of folks who I have immense respect for. Like-minded climbers who are interested in both exploring their…
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Dirtbag State of Mind | Luke Mehall Interviews Kris Hampton
In this episode Kris is in the hot seat, and Luke Mehall takes over the interview duties. They discuss entrepreneurship, hiphop, climbing, and how creativity…
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Kyle O‘Meara | Intentional Mentorship
In an Instagram post announcing that he had accepted the head coach position at The Climbing Academy, Kyle O’Meara wrote: “I love the way we each find our own…
The Power Company Climbing PodcastWHAT WHEN HOW TO TRAIN | Smith Rock Sport Climbing with Justin Brown
Smith Rock, about 30 minutes outside of Bend, Oregon, is a destination that should be on every sport climber's list of places to visit. It’s the birthplace of…
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BOARD MEETINGS | The Downgrading of Bibliographie from 15d to 15c
Stefano Ghisolfi recently made the 2nd ascent of Bibliographie, a proposed 15d (9c) first done by Alex Megos in Ceuse, France. This would have made Stefano…
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BOARD MEETINGS | Terrible Climbing Advice That’s Actually Great
In this Board Meeting, Kris and Nate sit down to discuss the many pieces of advice that, when actually looked at, make no real sense, but simultaneously make…
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Cody Kaemmerlen | Climb United
A quick look at Cody Kaemmerlen’s Linked In profile reveals this bio: Lives by simple beliefs; advocate for the underrepresented and oppressed, use your…
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The American Climbing Project | Episode 2: The Great Equalizer (Special Preview)
Today we've got a special teaser for Episode 2 of Devin Dabney's American Climbing Project - The Great Equalizer. Listen to this and then go listen to Episode…
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Blake Cason, MS | Wellness and Habits for Climbing Performance
Climbing has never been a purely physical pursuit. Even if that is the initial draw, climbing has a way of pulling your mental and emotional states in…
The Power Company Climbing PodcastWHAT WHEN HOW TO TRAIN | New River Gorge Sport Climbing with Jeremy Rush
Nate and I are joined by NRG local Jeremy Rush to discuss the ins and outs of preparing for a trip to what might just be the best sport climbing area in the…
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MC Pete Woods | World Cup Commentating
Our guest today is THE Canadian event MC: Pete Woods. He's a coach, long-time MC of comps in Canada, and recently made his broadcast debut with the IFSC for…
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When to Walk Away | Strategic Quitting
BONUS EPISODE! This episode comes from our Patrons Only We Scream Like Eagles podcast. We've released this episode into the wild because we wanted to give you…
The Power Company Climbing PodcastWHAT WHEN HOW TO TRAIN | Red River Gorge Sport Climbing
This is the first episode of a new series that digs into the details of what, when, and how to train for some of the most popular climbing destinations in the…
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Climb Strong and Training Beta, LIVE at ICF 25 | Where to Start Training
This episode is a panel recorded live at the International Climbers' Festival a few summers ago in Lander, Wyoming, featuring Steve Bechtel and Charlie…
The Power Company Climbing PodcastAfterword, Acknowledgements, and a Bonus Chat with Brendan Leonard
Thanks for sticking through this with us and for supporting this thing! As a bonus, today I sit down with the book's illustrator Brendan Leonard to talk about…
The Power Company Climbing PodcastGoals Not Met | Freedom and Transworld Depravity, with Lee Smith
Lee Smith has taught more people the importance of dedication than he can possibly know. In this episode, the only one that I actually assigned to someone, I…
The Power Company Climbing PodcastClimb Better Faster | The Often Missing Piece, with Mario Stanley
Our dear friend Mario Stanley, host of the Sends and Suffers podcast, joins me to talk about the one piece that is often missing: bigger goals and bigger…
The Power Company Climbing PodcastSelective Learning | The Short-Sighted Approach, with Paul Corsaro
Our very own coach Paul Corsaro joins us to discuss a trap that pretty much every one of us will eventually (or regularly) fall into: confirmation bias. Do you…
The Power Company Climbing PodcastNo Kings, No Way, with Brittany Hoffman
Brittany returns to discuss an essay that I wrote while re-examining my role as a coach/mentor/leader. Inevitably, when you help people succeed, egos will…
The Power Company Climbing PodcastThe Send is a Necessary Piece of the Process, with Lauren Abernathy and Nate Drolet
Lauren and Nate join me to discuss the importance of seeing the process through - an element often forgotten when talking about the importance of the process…
The Power Company Climbing PodcastSuccess or Mastery?, with Ryley Rush
Ryley returns to discuss one of my favorite topics. As climbers, we often end up chasing success... but is there a better way? Be sure to snag your own copy of…