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#202 Tom Randall — 5.15 Urban Climbing, The Three Types Of Endurance, and Building Flexibility That Actually Helps Your Climbing

2026-11-0901:50:50

Tom Randall isn’t just one of the world’s best coaches; he’s also one of the world’s best crack climbers. In today’s episode, he sits down with Josh to discuss some of the lessons he’s learned from an incredibly storied coaching career, and what he sees as the unexpected future of trad climbing. *Patreon Bonus Content (join https://www.patreon.com/testpiece for extended cut):* - Why LatticePlan doesn’t use AI - The strength metrics of the future Join Patreon: HERE Follow us on Instagram:...

Good Temps #19 — The First 9c Repeat, The Exodia Downgrade, and Does New Technology Affect The Grades Of Old Climbs?

2026-11-0201:47:06

This is a recurring podcast focused on the latest things happening in climbing and what it means for our sport from industry veterans: Will Anglin, Allison Vest, and Joshua Horsley. Look at the Chapters for today's topics. *Patreon Bonus Content (join https://www.patreon.com/testpiece for extended cut):* - When should you brush away tick marks after a session and when should you leave them? Join Patreon: HERE Follow us on Instagram: HERE Visit our podcast page: HERE

#201 Ethan Pringle — The Level Of Difficulty In Pro Climbing, Why Beta Refinement Never Ends, and What Holds Back Most Climbers?

2026-10-2601:39:50

Ethan Pringle needs no introduction. He’s been a pro climber for decades, sent some of the world’s most iconic highballs and routes, and — most importantly — appeared on episode 19 of The Testpiece Podcast. Today, in his long awaited return to the pod, he and Josh discuss the importance of trying hard, the things that prevent climbers from reaching their potential, and how insane the strength of professional climbers has become. *Patreon Bonus Content (join https://www.patreon.com/testpie...

Board Talk #17 with Matthew Mendes — The World’s Strongest Fingers, The Death Of Spray Walls, and Climbing V11 In Under A Year

2026-10-1901:12:21

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: Matt Mendes, and Joshua Horsley the host of Testpiece. *Patreon Bonus Content (join https://www.patreon.com/testpiece for extended cut):* - Matt’s craziest feats of strength - The best MoonBoard set - The best standardized boards Join Patreon: HERE Follow us o...

#200 Gio Placci — How To Never Stop Improving, The Problem With Onsights, and Training With The World’s Strongest Climbers

2026-10-1201:17:46

Giovanni Placci keeps getting better. Despite a relatively late start to his climbing career, he’s managed to flash 9a, compete in world cups, and become a regular training partner of Adam Ondra and Jakob Schubert. Today, he and Josh sit down to discuss his unique career, his absurd training volume, and his current project, La Rage D’Adam 9b+/5.15c. *Patreon Bonus Content (join https://www.patreon.com/testpiece for extended cut):* - The secret to Adam Ondra and Jakob Schubert’s training - Wil...

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