Episodes Feed

EP 269: Sean Houchins-McCallum
Top Elite Performers Steven Dimmitt Top Elite Performers Steven Dimmitt

EP 269: Sean Houchins-McCallum

Sean Houchins-McCallum is the top-ranked climber on the Tension Board 2. We talked about growing up in Iowa, his obsession with board climbing, his insane training schedule, his ultimate board project, why we haven’t seen V15+ on the boards, projecting tactics, how changing his diet allowed him to jump up two grades, his home made pre-workout, TB2 vs. outdoor bouldering, dream lines, and much more.

Read More
EP 267: Keith Baar & Natalie Gilmore
Top Training Steven Dimmitt Top Training Steven Dimmitt

EP 267: Keith Baar & Natalie Gilmore

Dr. Keith Baar is a leading expert in tendon and ligament engineering and repair. Natalie Gilmore is a PhD student focused on climbing-specific research. We talked about the results of their recent retrospective study, exciting new science, why “Abrahangs” improve force transfer, why progressively overloading them is a bad idea, protocols for finger health and strength, and more.

Read More
EP 236: Fundamentals S2 Part 2
Fundamentals, S02, Fundamentals S02E02, Part 2 Steven Dimmitt Fundamentals, S02, Fundamentals S02E02, Part 2 Steven Dimmitt

EP 236: Fundamentals S2 Part 2

Fundamentals Season 2 (Part 2 of 6) — In part 2, we share our top tips for training on spray walls and home walls. We cover training setup considerations, route setting tips, best apps for saving and sharing climbs, mastering benchmark climbs, how to iterate on your climbs for incremental progress, hacks for building a home wall on a budget, and more.

Read More
EP 234: Fundamentals S2 Part 1
Fundamentals, Part 1, Fundamentals S02E01, S02 Steven Dimmitt Fundamentals, Part 1, Fundamentals S02E01, S02 Steven Dimmitt

EP 234: Fundamentals S2 Part 1

Fundamentals Season 2 (Part 1 of 6) — In this episode, Jesse and I each share our top tips and pitfalls for how to climb on a training board, such as a Tension Board, Moonboard, Kilter Board, Grasshopper Board, etc. This episode contains nuggets for folks who are just getting started with board climbing, as well as seasoned board lords.

Read More
EP 225: Tony Bell & David Bress
Top Business Steven Dimmitt Top Business Steven Dimmitt

EP 225: Tony Bell & David Bress

In this episode, I crack open a beer with Tony Bell and David Bress, the two founders of Revival Climbing Coalition. The two of them installed my dream home wall in 2.5 hours and I was blown away by the craftsmanship and elegance of the design. We talked about their backgrounds, how they bootstrapped a climbing wall business, what sets their products apart, the biggest surprises they faced, sustainability challenges, future products and innovations, and more!

Read More
EP 93: Tom Herbert (Part 2)
Top Real Talk, Top Mind/Mindset Steven Dimmitt Top Real Talk, Top Mind/Mindset Steven Dimmitt

EP 93: Tom Herbert (Part 2)

This is part 2 of my conversation with Tom Herbert. Tom shared some clarifications about part 1, we talked about the nervous system and the mind-body connection, how to relax before a session to improve your performance and power, how to turn off in the evenings to optimize recovery, and Tom shared about his childhood and ongoing struggle with anxiety from a chronic bladder issue.

Read More
EP 76: Q&A 2
Mindset, Q&A, Strength Training, Training, Nutrition, Goals Steven Dimmitt Mindset, Q&A, Strength Training, Training, Nutrition, Goals Steven Dimmitt

EP 76: Q&A 2

In Q&A 2, I tackle patron questions about party tricks vs. useful exercises, training for long-term goals and what I am doing to train for Just Do It, how to prepare our bodies for tweaky moves, podcast behind-the-scenes secrets, my experience with feeling light vs. feeling strong, how I manage my weight after an eating disorder, favorite workouts for sport climbing, octopus wrestling, and much more.

Read More
EP 02: Chris Wright

EP 02: Chris Wright

Chris Wright is a professional mountain guide who splits his time between guiding, skiing, and climbing some of the most remote peaks in the world. We talked about his recent team FA of Link Sar in Pakistan, lessons from mentors, favorite post-expedition foods, and how to build an anchor in f***ed up snow.

Read More