The Testpiece Podcast

Connor Herson is back after an insane 3 years. Last week he proposed the world’s first 5.15 trad climb, “Drifter’s Escape,” a beautiful single pitch in Squamish that revolves around one of the best moves you could ask for on gear.
He also talks about balancing climbing professionally with completing his masters degree, lessons he’s learned from climbing with boulderers, and his philosophy of improving by climbing as much volume as he can without sacrificing difficulty.
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A look into Connor’s approach to training
What makes him so strong on jams and locks?
Connor’s bouldering aspirations
Connor and the TB2

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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.
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What’s the best way to approach solo night climbing?
More crazy skincare techniques from Will
Is Font or Yosemite more technical?
SHOW NOTES:
Duality of Man (5.15d): https://www.instagram.com/p/DT-zNfBibXI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Drifter's Escape (5.15a Trad): https://www.instagram.com/p/DUqlp18j6vL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Nate Williams on ROTSW: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUMf_aCgdpd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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Adam Shahar is back on the pod after the best year any climber could ask for. He’s been crushing hard boulders in Bishop, and Yosemite, and just climbed his first V17, Return of the Sleepwalker. He also talks about his recent banger V13 FA in the Valley, and his single-move Northeast megaproject.
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Adam’s favorite crags in the Northeast
Other projects Adam’s eyeing
What motivates you as a climber?
Why are there so many strong crimpers in the Northeast?
SHOW NOTES:
“La Dolce Vita” V13 FA: https://www.instagram.com/p/DT6XK3Zksaj/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==/

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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 Climbing, and Joshua Horsley the host of Testpiece.
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Gamification of boards pro’s and con’s?
Best ways to do Leaderboards?
What separates Quinn from the actual Board Lords?
SHOW NOTES:
ROQ Climbing Gym: https://www.roqclimbing.com/
8B On A Moonboard?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4hR75avQkU
Wheel Rock “Crimpiest Board”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ggh3uhdTVm8
“ursula” V6 TB2 Spray by Alex Johnson

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Melina Costanza is back on Testpiece for the 3rd time! That’s because Melina is absolutely outstanding in every way: competitions, outdoors, training, and especially mindset. Melina is able to articulate all of her thoughts on these things in a way that most can’t which is why we love having her on the podcast as often as possible.
She also recently competed in her first ever World Championship where she podiumed!! Even more astounding is that she did this as her first comp back after having to sit out the entire World Cup series with a serious knee injury.
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Are you gunning for the 2028 Olympics?
What is the prime age for being a competition climber?
The role of JOY in greatness.
Arnold Schwarzenegger!
Indoor skin management vs. Outdoor skin management?

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