All Episodes

What We Mean When We Say “Diverse Setting Teams” – CBJ Podcast with Altana Elings-Haynie

From Outsider to Industry Leader – CBJ Podcast with Alice Kao

The Capital “R” Routesetter – Rylan Marshall-Meistrich

Collaboration, Grit, and Crag Care – Jason Haas

Where You Feel Comfortable, You Try Harder – Zoey Grinstead

Athletes, Training Centers & Road to LA28 – Marc Norman

Creative Ego: The Good and The Bad – Zuoyi Phang

Building Gyms and a Career in Climbing – Brett Jessen

Inside USA Climbing’s Routesetting Program – Jeremy Ho

Leading the World’s Largest Climbing Gym Chain – Anne-Worley Moelter

Doors, Not Walls: Rethinking Routesetting Pathways – Sierra McMurry

Lessons From the Sharp End of Modern Setting – Mike Bockino

The Value of Collaboration in Gym Creation – Parker Simms

The Art of Building Pump – Daniel Cornella

A Pioneer of the Climbing Gym Industry – Mike Pont

So You Want to Host a Comp? Nickolas Gagliardi

Building Gyms from the Ground Up – Eric Hires

Fundamentals of Paraclimbing and Parasetting – Mia DePaolis & Nat Vorel

Is This HIIT Climbing Gym Starting a Trend? – Michael Hauss

Setting the Tone: What Makes a Space Feel Good? – Jesse Safford

Hiring Is Sacred – Jonathan Brandt

How the Scientific Method Informs Routesetting – Carly Snidow

Group Climbing Gym Insurance Breakdown – Mark Grossman and Will Jorgensen

Once a Climber, Always a Climber – Obe Carrion

Balancing Art and Functionality in Hold Shaping – Joey Jannsen

No One Sets Alone: Collective Authorship – Ruth Jang

Getting the Most Out of a College Market – Brian Doscher

Skill and Strength: Are They Synonymous in Setting? Iza Nowak

Why the Midwest Is a Great Place for a Climbing Gym – Jonathan Landis

An Episode of Affirmations: Battling Imposter Syndrome – Ethan Paris

Supporting the New Climber's Journey – Megan Cheek

Put A Drop In The Bucket When You Can – Taylor Fragomeni

Preserving Our Climbing Gym Culture – Garnet Moore

A Setter's Perspective on Sustainable Holds - Roy Quanstrom

The Setter in the Flatlands – Armen Avanessian

Trends, Mentorship, Communication, and Gym Management – Josh Haynes

Vans on the Wall – Ally Cruz

Making the Great Leap in Business – Francis Larose

What Is a “Chaos Bomb”? – Annabelle Spingler

How To Be an Entrepreneur – Andrew Potter

Necessity Breeds Invention – Andy Nelson

Let’s Talk About 24-Hour Access – Lindsay Runne

Understanding Constants Over Time – Claire Gordon

101 Climbing Games and Activities – Hailey Caissie

You Can Strip My Boulder – Blake Green

Growing Membership Through Programming – Evan Pearce

On Eye-Pro, Ugly Boulders, and Influencers – Kegan Minock

Competition Keeps Us Honest – Gavin Heverly

Addressing the Entire Climbing Cycle – CBJ Podcast with Chris Klinke

Bless Its Brushless Heart – Buck Yedor

Gyms Have Changed; Culture Has Stayed the Same – Bryan Pletta

Days of the “Big Boss Brain” – Kasia Pietras

Mexico’s Gym Industry Is Booming – Javier Díaz

Keep Them Sketched Out – Claire Kawainui Miller

Limited Resources, High Demand: Making It Work as a Nonprofit Climbing Gym – Jen Piperno

Anti-Tall Setters Club (Members: Short Setters Only) - Abby Tran

Old-School Foundation, New-School Shapes – Mathieu Ackermann

The “Indiana Jones of Climbing” – John McGowan

Routesetting Consultations, Education Bottlenecks, and Data – Foxman McCarthy-James and Justin Wright

All About the Indoor Climbing Expo – Travis Williams

What American gyms can learn from Europe’s gym industry – Dean Privett

Gym Development in Canada and “Making Friends Through Climbing” – Jean-Marc de la Plante

Routesetting in the Age of Social Media – Stefanie Myr

Making the Most of a Climbing Gym Retail Space – Brad Werntz

Gym Social Media Is More About “One-to-One” Than “One-to-Many” – Sam Van Boxtel

Don’t Give Up on “Mom-and-Pop” Gyms – Jackson Scott

Eating Disorders, RED-S, and a Look Behind the Resignations - Dr. Volker Schöffl

Adding What Should Always Have Been There - Siege Climbing

Getting Slacklining Going at Your Gym - Wade Desai

Mentoring Coaches, Developing Strong Youth Programs - Jackie Pettitt

Legal Challenges Come With Growth - Jason Pill

Revitalizing Routesetting for the Next Generation - Louie Anderson

Coaching Youth Through the Ages - Dave Hudson

Routesetting on Common and Uncommon Ground - Sierra McMurry

Coaching and Routesetting for Future Olympians - Garrett Gregor