#171 Alex Honnold — The Lack Of Danger In The Modern Era, Being Unencumbered By What-Ifs, and Choosing A Life Based On Psyche

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 (Director of Marketing at Tension) and Joshua Horsley.'Classics' mentioned:"Effervescence" - 7A/V6 @ 45°"Clinical" - 7B/V8 @ 45°"Ignite" - 7B+/V8 @ 45°"Free Education" - 7C/V9 @ 45°Join Patreon: HERE Follow us on Instagram: HERE Visit our podcast page: HERE

Jesse Firestone is a well known climbing coach. He's worked with people from every continent and of all levels (V0 - V16).Here's where you can find Jesse online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjfire/Website: https://jfireclimbing.com/Jesse's own Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iRknM60I84k2pmeztWDt2?si=0fc3bde1ff244e74Join Patreon: HERE Follow us on Instagram: HERE Visit our podcast page: HERE

This is a recurring podcast focused on the latest things happening in climbing and what it means for our sport from industry veterans: Carlo Traversi, Will Anglin, Austin Hoyt, and Joshua Horsley.Look at the Chapters for today's topics.Join Patreon: HERE Follow us on Instagram: HERE Visit our podcast page: HERE

Alex Honnold is an amazing climber and one of the best ambassadors our sport has ever had. He may be the most famous climber of all time with his ropeless ascents of the most beautiful and iconic climbs in the world. Enjoy this chat with one of greats.Join Patreon: HERE Follow us on Instagram: HERE Visit our podcast page: HERE

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 (Director of Marketing at Tension) and Joshua HorsleyTHIS EPISODE IS SUPPORTED by ORGANIC CLIMBING! The best crash pads in the game, owned and operated by a single person who truly loves climbing.SHOW NOTES:Allison Vest and Kyra Condie on a 55 degree MoonBoardBen Kim’s First Time on the TB2 MirrorBen Moon and Sam Prior on the 2024 MoonBoardBoard accounts mentioned (MoonBoard Focused Instagrams): @jessieisboard, @steve_radar4, @daradar_boards, @good_condies, @40degreelogbook, @cool.board.climbsOrganic ClimbingJoin Patreon: HERE Follow us on Instagram: HERE Visit our podcast page: HERE

Ravioli Biceps! Just back from an amazing trip to Rocklands, Ravioli shares how board climbing transfers to outdoor climbing, the evolution of board climbing culture over the last decade, how he deals with stopper moves, and some of the misconceptions about board climbing being non-technical.THIS EPISODE IS SUPPORTED BY Mad Rock! Mad Rock’s mottos is “CLIMBING SHOULD BE FOR EVERYBODY! Innovative, highly technical and affordable climbing shoes and gear.”Join Patreon: HERE Follow us on Instagram: HERE Visit our podcast page: HERE

This is a recurring podcast focused on the latest things happening in climbing and what it means for our sport from industry veterans: Carlo Traversi, Will Anglin, Austin Hoyt, and Joshua Horsley.Today’s episode covers:The Current WC Season (and a Janja tangent)Yannick Flohe’s World’s First 8C Flash (or was it?)The Pro’s and Con’s of Pushing Things To The Absolute LimitFOMO of All The Good Temps and Good Times Being Had in RocklandsJoin Patreon: HERE Follow us on Instagram: HERE Visit our podcast page: HERE

Dan Varian is a living legend in the bouldering scene. He's one of the founders of the iconic company Beastmaker and he's a prolific developer with who has FA'd 100's of boulders in the grade 8 (V11 and up).On top of that, Dan is one of the most thoughtful and experienced climber in the world on what it takes to climb at a high level, especially when it comes to the hands and fingers.This is an absolute masterclass and deep dive on elite level hand strength.THIS EPISODE IS SUPPORTED by ORGANIC CLIMBING! The best crash pads in the game, owned and operated by a single person who truly loves climbing.Join Patreon: HERE Follow us on Instagram: HERE Visit our podcast page: HERE

Welcome to the first episode of the ‘Board Talk’ podcast!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 Joshua Horsley.Some topics covered in this episode are:Board Lords episodes 6 and 7 Recent Moon YouTube on the OG board (2010!)Are Boards Morpho?Ethics and Style on BoardsThe WORLDS FIRST confirmed V15 on a BoardThe MOST repeated climb of any kind in the world.THIS EPISODE IS SUPPORTED BY Mad Rock! Mad Rock’s mottos is “CLIMBING SHOULD BE FOR EVERYBODY! Innovative, highly technical and affordable climbing shoes and gear.”SHOW NOTES:Michael Rosato’s InstagramBoard Lords #6Board Lords #7OG Moonboard VideoMadrock Climbing, This Episode’s SponsorJoin Patreon: HERE Follow us on Instagram: HERE Visit our podcast page: HERE

Noah Wheeler and Benn Wheeler are back on the pod! Tons of fun and insight from these two on what it takes to do the hardest boulders in the world.Also we get into Board Lord’s Episode #7 where Noah competed with Hamish McArthur and SeanRHM.THIS EPISODE IS SUPPORTED BY Tension Climbing! Tension makes the best climbing training tools on the planet.SHOW NOTES:Noah Wheeler’s InstagramBenn Wheeler’s InstagramWheel Rock PatreonWheel rock YouTube ChannelWheeler Brother’s Testpiece EpisodeBoard Lords Episode #7Tension ClimbingJoin Patreon: HERE Follow us on Instagram: HERE Visit our podcast page: HERE