Visual Climber Podcast

Big thanks to Waldo Eherington for meeting me this evening. "Waldo has been involved in some of the world’s biggest adventure films and documentaries, featured on Netflix, Amazon, and Sky. Renowned for his unique ability to design and execute rope-based systems in any environment, he is held in the highest regard by leading production companies across the globe." A Big thanks to our sponsors that help make this happen! Arbostar https://arbostar.com/special-discount?utm_source=referral&utm_campaign=simeon_balsam DISCOUNT CODE: FromSim Sorbus Internationl https://www.sorbus-intl.co.uk/ (All your arb gear needs) Arbortec Forsetwear https://arbortec.com/ (PPE and Arb Clothing) Arbjobs https://arbjobs.com (no1 location for Careers and job opportunities ) 

Big thanks to Kevin for hosting me at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Kevin oversees the care and future of the trees at one of the world’s most prestigious horticultural institutions. His latest research is truly fascinating—tackling the challenges of climate change from within Kew itself. A Big thanks to our sponsors that help make this happen! Arbostar https://arbostar.com/special-discount?utm_source=referral&utm_campaign=simeon_balsam DISCOUNT CODE: FromSim Sorbus Internationl https://www.sorbus-intl.co.uk/ (All your arb gear needs) Arbortec Forsetwear https://arbortec.com/ (PPE and Arb Clothing) Arbjobs https://arbjobs.com (no1 location for Careers and job opportunities ) 

Welcome to Visual Climber Podcast — the podcast where we climb higher, breathe deeper, and explore the world of Arboriculture through conversation. I'm Simeon Balsam, a lifelong tree climbing enthusiast & climbing Arborist. I'm your host! In this podcast, I’ll be Sharing briefly my story behind the channel, let's talk about motivational experiences and the drive for education within this industry! My goal is to build a community rooted in respect for Arboriculture & inspired by the People and connections we make within this industry.  Here is an introduction to me!   A Big thanks to our sponsors that help make this happen! Arbostar https://arbostar.com/special-discount?utm_source=referral&utm_campaign=simeon_balsam DISCOUNT CODE: FromSim Sorbus Internationl https://www.sorbus-intl.co.uk/ (All your arb gear needs) Arbortec Forsetwear https://arbortec.com/ (PPE and Arb Clothing) Arbjobs https://arbjobs.com (no1 location for Careers and job opportunities )     

In This episode ill be introducing Robert Knott aka Noddy. This is Part 2 of a 2.5hr podcast where we travel back in time to how nod found himself in the world of Arb. If your listening from outside the Uk or you are a younger audience Robert Knott was one of the first Arb shops with real technical knowledge Behind selling arb Equipment! Along with being one of the 5 who were given pre-launch privilege of the original Tree motion harness he was involved with bring splicing to the Uk is involved in workshops around the world and his story’s along with what his given to this industry is something this generation all need to hear! In my infant years when I was learning arboriculture I was surrounded by great people along with jess west, nod was a character I learnt allot from and I was a great privilege to have been amongst some of the greats.   A Big thanks to our sponsors that help make this happen! Arbostar https://arbostar.com/special-discount?utm_source=referral&utm_campaign=simeon_balsam DISCOUNT CODE: FromSim Sorbus Internationl https://www.sorbus-intl.co.uk/ (All your arb gear needs) Arbortec Forsetwear https://arbortec.com/ (PPE and Arb Clothing) Arbjobs https://arbjobs.com (no1 location for Careers and job opportunities ) 

In This episode ill be introducing Robert Knott aka Noddy. This is Part 1 of a 2.5hr podcast where we travel back in time to how nod found himself in the world of Arb. If your listening from outside the Uk or you are a younger audience Robert Knott was one of the first Arb shops with real technical knowledge Behind selling arb Equipment! Along with being one of the 5 who were given pre-launch privilege of the original Tree motion harness he was involved with bring splicing to the Uk is involved in workshops around the world and his story’s along with what his given to this industry is something this generation all need to hear! In my infant years when I was learning arboriculture I was surrounded by great people along with jess west, nod was a character I learnt allot from and I was a great privilege to have been amongst some of the greats.   A Big thanks to our sponsors that help make this happen! Arbostar https://arbostar.com/special-discount?utm_source=referral&utm_campaign=simeon_balsam DISCOUNT CODE: FromSim Sorbus Internationl https://www.sorbus-intl.co.uk/ (All your arb gear needs) Arbortec Forsetwear https://arbortec.com/ (PPE and Arb Clothing) Arbjobs https://arbjobs.com (no1 location for Careers and job opportunities )     

Dan Dass is the man behind the brand Reecoil and i was lucky enough to get a spare Hour with him on his latest trip to the uk. I travel to Hertfordshire to his family home to get the back story on Dan and how reecoil beame the brand it has today.   A Big thanks to our sponsors that help make this happen! Arbostar https://arbostar.com/special-discount?utm_source=referral&utm_campaign=simeon_balsam (Arborist company running software, built by Arborists)  refferal code: FROMSIM  Sorbus Internationl https://www.sorbus-intl.co.uk/ (All your arb gear needs) Arbortec Forsetwear https://arbortec.com/ (PPE and Arb Clothing) Arbjobs https://arbjobs.com (no1 location for Careers and job opportunities )   

Introducing Simon Richmond Technical Director at the Arboricultural Association Uk Was the sudden Introduction of 2 Line working in the industry needed? What led the HSE to demand such a change? In this episode we delve down the historical timeline of how these events occurred.  If your COMPLIANT -  On the road to compliancy or not willing to change this episode is for you!    A Big thanks to our sponsors that help make this happen! Arbostar https://arbostar.com/special-discount?utm_source=referral&utm_campaign=simeon_balsam DISCOUNT CODE: FromSim Sorbus Internationl https://www.sorbus-intl.co.uk/ (All your arb gear needs) Arbortec Forsetwear https://arbortec.com/ (PPE and Arb Clothing) Arbjobs https://arbjobs.com (no1 location for Careers and job opportunities )   

Todays conversation we find ourselves sitting opposite a man who has done so much for this industry, from working with Petzl to bring the zigzag to market to becoming World Champion i sit in the passenger seat as Jared tells some home truths along with his amazing story!   A Big thanks to our sponsors that help make this happen! Arbostar https://arbostar.com/special-discount?utm_source=referral&utm_campaign=simeon_balsam DISCOUNT CODE: FromSim Sorbus Internationl https://www.sorbus-intl.co.uk/ (All your arb gear needs) Arbortec Forsetwear https://arbortec.com/ (PPE and Arb Clothing) Arbjobs https://arbjobs.com (no1 location for Careers and job opportunities )   

Introducing Nathan Stanley who was the manager at the green team, a south London based arborist company. This conversation takes us back into the planning and putting together what we’re calling the largest Arboricultural crane project utilized in UK arb history.  Have a listen into Nathans back story, his time at the green team and how he accomplished one very technical job. He has now moved onto new pastures and along with new exciting opportunities ahead I look forward to catching up soon with another podcast on future exciting projects!    A Big thanks to our sponsors that help make this happen! Arbostar https://arbostar.com/special-discount?utm_source=referral&utm_campaign=simeon_balsam DISCOUNT CODE: FromSim Sorbus Internationl https://www.sorbus-intl.co.uk/ (All your arb gear needs) Arbortec Forsetwear https://arbortec.com/ (PPE and Arb Clothing) Arbjobs https://arbjobs.com (no1 location for Careers and job opportunities )     

A big Thankyou for having me for the evening!! Apart from filming for the Documentary were launching in 2026 we spent the best part of 2 hours reminiscing over past Wins, Passion, drive! Both Joe and john are industry pillars withinside the Uk corridor of Arboriculture however both have had a huge impact and have been involved in training around the World!  Representing Both Teufelberger and Husqvana both brand giants within the industry Joe is a multiple World Tree Climbing Champion! let's delve back in time and find out how these two met putting together the timeline that led them here today. Along with their individual backstories it was great to get to know these two better.   A Big thanks to our sponsors that help make this happen! Arbostar https://arbostar.com/special-discount?utm_source=referral&utm_campaign=simeon_balsam DISCOUNT CODE: FromSim Sorbus Internationl https://www.sorbus-intl.co.uk/ (All your arb gear needs) Arbortec Forsetwear https://arbortec.com/ (PPE and Arb Clothing) Arbjobs https://arbjobs.com (no1 location for Careers and job opportunities )   

Introducing Aaron & Hansel in our wide-ranging conversion we talk about the future and direction of Arbortec. With a new Arbortec HQ and plenty of future plans for the facility i look forward to how Arbortec utilize this stunning HQ to not only enhance there future but the future of young Arboriculturalists entering the Industry. A Big thanks to our sponsors that help make this happen! Arbostar https://arbostar.com/special-discount?utm_source=referral&utm_campaign=simeon_balsam DISCOUNT CODE: FromSim Sorbus Internationl https://www.sorbus-intl.co.uk/ (All your arb gear needs) Arbortec Forsetwear https://arbortec.com/ (PPE and Arb Clothing) Arbjobs https://arbjobs.com (no1 location for Careers and job opportunities )