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The Struggle Climbing Show — 208 episodes
Weekend Warrior: Busting Plateaus, Intentional Training, and Intuitive Eating
Emil Abrahamsson: Sending his Hardest Route, Training Breakthroughs, and Being Told He'd Have to Quit Climbing
BONUS | Movie Night: Apex with Andrew Bisharat and Chris Kalous
Dr. Tyler Nelson: How to Test Critical Force and What to Do With the Results
Adam Ondra: Stronger than Ever at 33, New Training Tools, Weird Grip Tricks, and Boulders vs Routes
Pro Clinic: Angus Kille and Hazel Findlay on Goal Setting and Finding Our "Why" as Climbers
Noah Wheeler: Sending Burden, Finger Training (and Injury), the Next Proj, and the Dab Heard Round the World
The May Plog: My Endurance Training Plan, Critical Force Assessment, and Realizing I'm a Bad Climber
Weekend Warrior: From Midwest to V11, Managing Send Anxiety, and Her Breakthrough "5.12 Pact"
Tyler Thompson: How to Get More Out of Every Session, Building Capacity, and Tricking Yourself into Sending
The Future of Indoor Climbing
Eric Hörst: How to Build Limitless Endurance
Neil Gresham: How Busy Climbers Break Through Plateaus (Without Training More)
Alastair Humphreys: How to Feel More Alive This Weekend (No Travel Required)
Weekend Warrior: Iconic FA's, Quitting Climbing, and Coming Back as Strong as Ever in his 50's
Road to V8: Post-Send Adjusting my Training to Support New Goals
Road to V8: The Send
Bill Ramsey: 5.14 at 65, Peaking in His 40's, BIG Training Days, and Giving No F's
Old School Gyms vs Mega Gyms, Which Is Better for Climbers?
Pro Clinic: Yves Gravelle on Building Insane Grip Strength, Hangs vs Lifts, Minimal Edge vs Heavy Hangs, and a $3 Forearm Trainer (FREE)
Mike Boyd: How to Learn Anything Fast, Rapid Climbing Progression, and Refusing to Say "I'm too short"
Weekend Warrior: Shift Work, a Case for the Unsexy Stuff, and the Power of Intentionality
Coach Nate Drolet: Gym Boulders are Too Tall, Hueco Tanks Reflections, and Advice to His Younger Self
Ethan Salvo: V1 to V16 in 7 Years, Movement Mastery, and Capturing the Magic
Dr. Tyler Nelson: Stronger Wrists, Stronger Climbing
Pro Clinic: Coach Charlie Schreiber on Mastering Dynos from Beginner to Advanced (FREE)
Weekend Warrior: Mom of 2, Full-Time Career, 5.12 Crusher. It's Hard, but it's Worth it!
Anna Hazelnutt | Crag Chat: Colombia Climbing, Injury Update, and Surprise Guest Connor Runge
Tim Emmett: Sending His Hardest Project at 51, Training and Mindset Breakthroughs, and What's Next
Road to V8: My Kilter Reassessment and the 2026 Plan
Pro Clinic: Dr. Tyler Nelson on How to Maintain and GAIN Strength Beyond Age 35 (FREE)
Ethan Pringle: Common Climber Mistakes, Releasing Mental Baggage, and Finding Better Beta
My Training Plog: November 2025
Coach Tom Randall: Training Strength for Endurance, How to Self-Assess Weaknesses, Max Hang Testing, Crack 101, and other Listener Questions
How to Optimize Your Skin for Peak Climbing Performance
Weekend Warrior: Breaking into V7 and 5.12 on Just 3 Hrs per Week at the Gym
Pro Clinic: Dr. David Spiegel on Self-Hypnosis to Access Flow, Manage Fear, and Improve Performance (FREE)
Road to V8: Bouldering vs. Route Climbing, Can We Excel at Both?
LIVE from Rocktoberfest with Emily Harrington, Kai Lightner, and Anna Hazelnutt
Hamish McArthur: Sending V17 Fast, Breakthrough Finger Training, One-Touch Technique, and a Burden Flash Attempt
A Climber's Guide to the Red River Gorge
Fallon Rowe: Escaping an Abusive Climbing Relationship, Finding Freedom, and Rekindling the Stoke
Weekend Warrior: Shorty Bouldering Skills, Drills, and Mindset
Pro Clinic: Top 10 Bouldering Questions with Coach Jesse Firestone (FREE)
Road to V8: My Climbing Assessment, Strengths, Weaknesses, and Plan
Chris Sharma: His 5.16 Project, Offering Cash for Hard Sends, and How He Balances Power Vs. Endurance
Neely Quinn: How to Deal with Perfectionism and our Inner Critic as Climbers (and Humans)
Weekend Warrior: Breaking into 5.13 Sport, Rising thru Yosemite Grades, and Beginner Crack School
Jonathan Hörst: Training Tips for Sport Performance and Unlocking Higher Potential through Nutrition
Pro Clinic: Dr. Lindsay Shaw (Olympic Sport Psychologist) on Optimizing Sleep for Improved Performance and Recovery for Climbers
Eric Hörst, Kris Hampton, & Chris Kalous: Climbing Pet Peeves and Community, Live from ICF
Coach Be Fuller: Mastering the Basics, Vertical Dance Theory, and Climbing Out Of Depression
Weekend Warrior: V9 at 200 lbs, Not Finger Training, and How to Improve Without Getting Stronger
Sonnie Trotter: Training for 5.15, Movement Mastery, and Reflecting on a Life of Adventures
Road to V8: Why I'm Putting In a Kilter Board at Home
Alan Watts: Cheater, Pariah, Hero. Following Your Heart and Tuning Out the Haters
Weekend Warrior: Breaking Into 5.12 with Simple Strength Training, Mindset Hacks, and Spreadsheet Nerdery
Pro Clinic: Dr. Tyler Nelson Answers Top 10 Listener Questions on Finger Training, Strength Training, and Optimizing for Performance
Road to V8 with Nate Drolet: My First (gym) V7, Better Not Stronger, and the Importance of REALLY Trying
Kyra Condie: How to Perform When It Counts, Simple Training for Strength and Power, and Comp Climbing News
Weekend Warrior: A Protocol that Added More than 40lbs of Strength PER HAND in About a Year
Toby Segar: Parkour Tools for Climbing, Managing Fear, and Why We Shouldn't Say "I'm not strong enough"
Anna Hazelnutt | Crag Chat: Earth Day, Shoulder Rehab, Brooke Raboutou, and My Road to V8
Road to The Pyramid with Eric Hörst: Accepting Setbacks, How to Build Endurance while Maintaining Power, and My New Rivalry with Jared Leto
Luke Mehall: Starting Training at 40, Why Climbers Should Write, and the Power of Good Storytelling
Louis Parkinson: A Masterclass on How to Improve at Indoor Climbing
Emil Abrahamsson: Live Q&A from Portland Rock Gym
Tom Randall: Pro Clinic on How to Climb Harder Without Getting Stronger
Sanni Honnold: Creating Peak Life Experiences Outdoors, How to Improve at an Accelerated Rate, and Dealing with Jerks at the Crag
Francis Sanzaro: Boosting Performance with Mindset Tools and Why We Shouldn't Chase Flow
Stian Christophersen: Smarter Training, Faster Recovery, and the Science of Optimism
Adrian Ballinger: Pro Clinic on Mountaineering and How to Have Big Adventures in the Big Mountains (FREE)
Pete Whittaker: Embracing Struggle, Building Strength, Managing Fear, and Crack School
Anna Hazelnutt | Crag Chat: Sending Belly of the Beast (14b), Big Emotions on a Big Wall, Tattoo Talk, and Listener Questions
Coach Karly Rager: How to Plan, Prep, and Perform on your Next Climbing Trip
Magnus Midtbø: How to Improve Indoors, Are Kneepads Aid, and His Insane Training Plan
Road To V8 with Nate Drolet: Winter Training Plan
Connor Herson: Trad Phenom, 5.15 Without Hangboarding, and the Value of 'Easy' Days
Road To What's Next with Eric Hörst: Build a Pyramid, Climb V8, or both?
Adam Ondra: New Mega Projects, Comp Retirement, Kneepad Hot Takes, and is Terranova V17?
Reflecting on 4 Years of Finger Strength Tests, Big Sends, Epic Adventures... and the Journal That I'm Using To Log It All
Davis Ngo: Struggling with Progress, Overcoming Setbacks, and Finding Joy in the Community
Fitz Cahall: Creating a Life of Adventure and Purpose
Anna Hazelnutt | Crag Chat: Celebrating Big Sends, First Naked Ascents, Vegas Climbing, and More Foot Stuff
Will Bosi: Sending four V17s, Simple Training for Power and Endurance, 5.15d / 9c+ Goals, the Problem with Downgrading
Dr. Tyler Nelson: Pro Clinic on Building Endurance for Bouldering and Sport Climbing
Road to 13a: the Send
Hannah Morris: Expanding the Comfort Zone, Managing Anxiety, Fun vs. Gains, and Learnings from a Hit YouTube Channel
Mind-Blowing Finger Strength Study with Emil Abrahamsson and Dr. Keith Baar
Anna Hazelnutt | Crag Chat: Adulting, Establishing a New Yosemite Classic, Top Roping, and Unhinged Listener Questions
Tim Emmett: Tips to Push Harder and Recover on Route, Stronger than Ever at Age 50, 88 Days on Era Vella, and Mastering Mindset
Babsi Zangerl & Jacopo Larcher: Live from Rocktoberfest!
Tom Randall on Urban Climbing, Free Soloing, and Running From the Cops
Alex Puccio: Stronger After Injury, Finding Joy Outside, and Insights from Coaching and Climbing with Brooke Raboutou
Dr. Thomas Cunningham, MD: Pro Clinic on Supplementation and Biohacking to Boost Strength, Recover Faster, Improve Endurance, and Feel Better
Cedar Wright: Suffering with Honnold, the Future of Free Soloing, Dirtbagging, Paragliding, and Boogie Til You Poop
Finger Training 2.0 with Zachary Laschober of Specialized Masochism
Anna Hazelnutt | Crag Chat: Finger Injuries, How to Focus Our Training, Naked in Nature, Dating Apps, and Dick Jokes
Kai Lightner: Sending 5.15a and Beyond, Adapting to a Bigger Body, Competitor's Mindset, and the Future of Climbing
Useful Coach Tom Herbert: Pro Clinic on Fueling for Better Performance, Recovering Faster, and a Method to Cut Weight Without Cutting Calories
Matt Samet: Building Strength and Power, Being Coached by Nina Williams, Redpoint Tactics, and Dealing with Anxiety On and Off the Rock
Road to 13a with Eric Hörst: Part IV
Meagan Martin: Olympics Predictions (who will podium?), Training like a Ninja Warrior, and What Happens When Comp Climbers Get Outdoors
Tension Crew: Pro Clinic on System Board Training, Achieving Faster Progress, Training and Projecting Tips, and Building Sport Climbing Endurance (FULL)
Sam Watson: World’s Fastest Climber, Converting Strength to Power, Mindset Tips for Dealing with Pressure, and Olympics Preparation
Anna Hazelnutt | Crag Chat: Surprise Guest dr.climb, Dealing with Trolls, Enjoying Climbing While Injured, Yosemite Projects, and the Benefits of Comp-Style Climbing
Aidan Roberts: Training Bulletproof Fingers and Shoulders, Mastering Mindset, and Sending Two New V17s
C4HP: Pro Clinic on Off-Season Finger Strength Training and Overall Strength Training
Carlo Traversi: Mastering Movement, Getting Better Without Being Stronger, V16 and Beyond, and Seeking Struggle
Coach Charlie Schreiber: Reducing "Junk Mileage” On and Off the Rock, Replica Training, and Mental Performance Hacks
Paige Claassen: Stronger Fingers, Endurance Hacks, Injury Prevention, and Balancing Climbing and Parenthood
Anna Hazelnutt | Crag Chat: Smith Rock Update, AI Theme Songs, Taking Falls, Feet Pics, How to Make $20M a Month, Climbing News
Dr Jared Vagy: Pro Clinic on Climber Injuries, Rehab, and Prevention
Jonathan Siegrist: Success vs Failure, Limit Projecting, Try Hard Tactics, and What Happens When It Doesn’t Come Together
LIVE CALL-IN | Tom Randall Coaches Climbers on How to Rest Better on Route, Overcome Grade Fear, Build Endurance on a Hangboard, and More!
Beth Rodden: Epic FAs, Death-Defying Escapes, Mental Health, and Becoming a Weekend Warrior
Nate Drolet: Pro Clinic on the 14 Barriers to Improving Technically as Climbers
Tommy Caldwell: Adventuring with Alex Honnold, Biking to Alaska, Building Endurance, and Environmental Advocacy
Coach Justen Sjong: Perfection is NOT the Goal, Mental Tactics, Tapping into Breath, and Climbing Performance Hacks
Live from the Beach: Listener Q&A, Project Update, Random Ramblings
Anna Hazelnutt: Training Power, Climbing the Hardest Slabs, Mastering Beta, and Striving to Fail More
Nate Drolet: Pro Clinic on Rock Climbing Movement Analysis and Climbing Technique Drills
Ben Mayforth: Campusing V12, Grip Strength for Climbing, Pre-Game Rituals, and the Climbing Community
Coach Lauren Abernathy: Climbing Movement Drills, Climbing Efficiency, and Multi-Sport Training
Stefano Ghisolfi: Taking On the Hardest Climbs in the World, Olympic Training, the Grade Debate, and the Power of Fun
Emily Harrington: Pro Clinic on Parenthood and Rock Climbing Performance
Natalia Grossman: Olympic Training, Climbing World Cup Ups and Downs, and Using Joy as a Performance Hack
Coach Ollie Torr: Training like Alex Honnold, Climbing Endurance Hacks, Beginner Plateaus, and Listener Questions
Adam Ondra: Finger Training, Climbing Fast, Projecting Tips, Free Soloing, and Historical Downgrades
Hazel Findlay: Pro Clinic on Rock Climbing Performance Hacks, Mindset, Fear, and Flow
Amity Warme on Cobra Crack: Lessons from Not-Sending, Route-Specific Training, Micro-Underfueling, and Doing Her Hardest Routes with a Ruptured Pulley
Coach Tom Randall: Unfinished Projects and Winter Training
Drew Ruana: Climbing Hard Everyday, Never Hang Boarding, Progression, and When to Walk Away
Pro Clinic: 10 Tips to Start 2024 off Right with Coach JFire
Magnus Midtbø & Till Gross: Learning from the Best Climbers
Magnus Midtbø
Road to 13a with Eric Hörst: Part III
Dave MacLeod: Part II
Dave MacLeod: Part I
Pro Clinic: Flash/Onsight Tactics with Kris Hampton
Jordan Cannon: Cowboy Direct
Tom Randall: Preparing to Send + Q&A
Eddie Taylor
Pro Clinic: Advanced Bouldering with Allison Vest
Sasha DiGiulian
Tom Randall: Pre-Send Season Training + Q&A
Michaela Kiersch
Dr. Tyler Nelson on Finger Strength
Road to 13a with Eric Hörst: Part II
James Lucas
Emil Abrahamsson
Pro Clinic: Weight Lifting with Dr. Natasha Barnes
Nina Williams: Part 2
Nina Williams: Part 1
Pro Clinic: Anti-Style with Cameron Hörst (Preview)
Chris Sharma
Dr. Thomas Cunningham, MD
Alex Honnold
Tom Randall: Training up Energy Systems + Q&A
Pro Clinic: Gym-to-Crag with Alex Johnson (Preview)
Chris Kalous
Honnold, Megos, and More... coming to YouTube!
Road to 13a with Eric Horst
Pro Clinic: Big Wall Tactics with Jordan Cannon (Free Preview)
Expert Analysis: Mental Game with Lor Sabourin
Expert Analysis: Tactics with Kris Hampton
Expert Analysis: Nutrition with Amity Warme
Expert Analysis: Training with Tom Randall
Training Tip Tuesday: Eric Horst
Pro Clinic: Moonboard with Ravioli Biceps (Free Preview)
Training Tip Tuesday: Justin Salas
Training Tip Tuesday: Alex Megos
Peter Croft
Training Tip Tuesday: Kevin Jorgeson
Mary Eden (aka Tradprincess)
Training Tip Tuesday: Alex Johnson
Pro Clinic: Core Strength with Dr. Favia Dubyk (Free Preview)
Training Tip Tuesday: Alex Honnold
Training Tip Tuesday: Emily Harrington
Jonathan Siegrist
Guy McNamee
Mo Beck
Pro Clinic: Power with Dr. Tyler Nelson (Free Preview)
Melina Costanza
Matt Fultz
Maiza Lima
Pro Clinic: Endurance with Dru Mack (Free Preview)
Live at Rocktoberfest!
Allison Vest
Tommy Caldwell
Steven Dimmitt
My Sends & Struggles: Summer
Expert Analysis: Mental Game with Hazel Findlay
Expert Analysis: Tactics with Eric Hörst
Expert Analysis: Nutrition with Caitlin Holmes
Expert Analysis: Training with Dr. Tyler Nelson
Expert Analysis Overview
Lynn Hill
Dru Mack
Justin Salas
Alex Johnson
Alex Honnold
Kevin Jorgeson
Favia Dubyk
Jordan Cannon
Alex Megos
Emily Harrington
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