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The Struggle Climbing Show

Ryan Devlin
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Named one of Climbing Magazine’s favorite podcasts. 2M+ Downloads! If you love rock climbing, self-improvement, and inspiring stories... chalk up and pull on.

  1. EARLY & AD-FREE | Coach Nate Drolet: Gym Boulders are Too Tall, Hueco Tanks Reflections, and Advice to His Younger Self

    6H AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    EARLY & AD-FREE | Coach Nate Drolet: Gym Boulders are Too Tall, Hueco Tanks Reflections, and Advice to His Younger Self

    Coach Nate Drolet is back for another thoughtful conversation, including: Reflectzing on his recent Hueco Tanks trip Climbing while injured Collecting rejections like Stephen King Are gym boulders too tall? The problem with "easy" classics Advice to his younger self Falling 101 Is Coca-Cola Coffee aid? - Follow along on Instagram and YouTube: @thestruggleclimbingshow Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. A hero indeed! - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Weekend Warrior Life: Busy, Climbing, and Making It Work 03:07 Coach Nate’s Back: Fresh Off Waco Tanks (and a 16-Hour Drive) 05:16 Why Waco Matters: Returning After 7 Years & New Boulders to Try 08:02 The Mystery Hand Injury: Rehab, PT Visits, and Still No Clear Answer 10:29 Low Expectations, Smart Tactics: Sending ‘Low Dryer’ V9/10 Deconditioned 14:05 “Collecting Rejections”: The Mindset That Makes Projects Inevitable 20:06 Bouldering Trips 101: Limited ‘Good Goes,’ Rest, and Managing Stoke 29:57 Gyms Are Too Tall: Risk, Training Value, and Why Height Isn’t Necessary 31:42 Aging & Longevity: Staying Robust, Smarter Training, and Outdoor Reality 33:56 Outdoor vs Indoor Bouldering: Skills, Safety, and Choosing Lowballs 40:43 Devil’s Advocate: Ground Falls vs Rope Falls—Should Ryan Boulder Outside? 41:54 Nate’s Case for Outdoor Bouldering (and the ‘French vs British’ Idea) 42:39 Movement vs. Height: What Makes a Boulder ‘Classic’? 43:00 Star Ratings, Strong Guidebook Authors & the ‘Tall Easy Classic’ Trap 44:50 The Case for Traverses: Big Movement, Low Consequence 46:27 Highballs, Mental Cruxes & the Bulldog/Puppy Dog Dilemma 49:05 Making Highballs Safer: Pad Stacking, Blubber Pads & Borrowing a Fleet 50:57 Top-Out Skills: Mantles, Staying Calm, and Getting Reps in Chattanooga 53:13 How to Fall Better: Rolling, Tumbling Drills & Longevity 01:02:02 Rebuilding Confidence: Controlled Hops, Warmups & Exposure Therapy 01:05:00 Back to Sport Season: Keeping Endurance During a Boulder Phase 01:08:39 Endurance Tools: ARCing, Traverses, 4x4s & Mixing Disciplines 01:10:18 Crag Talk: SLC Sport Season, American Fork vs Maple Endurance 01:13:48 Wrap-Up: Coaching Shoutout, ‘Affordable Atrocity’ Drink, and Final Thanks - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger! Let's get out there and try hard.

    1h 20m
  2. BONUS | Ethan Salvo on the Bizarre Disappearance and Reappearance of Portable Boulder

    6D AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    BONUS | Ethan Salvo on the Bizarre Disappearance and Reappearance of Portable Boulder

    To listen to this bonus episode, simply subscribe! You'll be supporting the show (THANK YOU!) and will also gain instant access to more than 100 hours of exclusive content including Pro Clinics, Bonus Episodes, and Uncut Videos from Adam Ondra, Chris Sharma, Hazel Findlay, Alex Honnold, Magnus Midtbø, Will Bosi and more. Thank you for supporting me as I work hard to put out quality content for us climbers! -Ryan

    16 min
  3. Ethan Salvo: V1 to V16 in 7 Years, Movement Mastery, and Capturing the Magic

    6D AGO

    Ethan Salvo: V1 to V16 in 7 Years, Movement Mastery, and Capturing the Magic

    Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson (normally $10) www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong   Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow   - Pro Climber, Ethan Salvo, explores: His rapid ascent from V1 to V16 in just 7 years Specific training for Lucid Dreaming  Adapting strength for his style  Being weak on a 20mm edge When to commit to beta on a project Learning to control his temper Pursuing perfection of movement Slowing down the projecting process The power of journaling  Letting the magic in  - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO: PhysiVantage: the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Train harder, recover faster, and feel better than ever. I love all their stuff! Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order. Kilter: Award winning, adjustable, light-up boards. I’m training on the Homewall Full Ride, and if you’re psyched to join me then use code STRUGGLE at checkout when you build your board, and you’ll score up to $1000 off plus a free gift pack let’s goooo!   And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals   - Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. A hero indeed! - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Introduction to the Struggle Climbing Show 00:31 Meet Ethan Salvo: The Young Phenom 01:16 Ethan's Climbing Journey and Achievements 03:00 The Disappearance of Portable Boulder 03:59 Conversation with Ethan: Climbing Styles and Challenges 08:10 Ethan's Training and Nutrition Insights 36:54 Tactics and Mental Game in Climbing 42:03 Micro Beta and Climbing Style 44:12 Event Horizon: The Hardest Boulder in Canada 45:11 Tactical Insights and Gear Customization 54:51 Mindset and Mental Game in Climbing 01:02:57 The Joy of the Process and Achievement 01:11:29 Journaling and Embracing the Magic 01:22:44 Future Goals and Expanding Horizons - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and YouTube /@thestruggleclimbingshow - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger! I hope your training and climbing are going great.  - And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

    1h 35m
  4. EARLY & AD-FREE | Ethan Salvo: V1 to V16 in 7 Years, Movement Mastery, and Capturing the Magic

    FEB 10 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    EARLY & AD-FREE | Ethan Salvo: V1 to V16 in 7 Years, Movement Mastery, and Capturing the Magic

    Pro Climber, Ethan Salvo, explores: His rapid ascent from V1 to V16 in just 7 years Specific training for Lucid Dreaming Adapting strength for his style Being weak on a 20mm edge When to commit to beta on a project Learning to control his temper Pursuing perfection of movement Slowing down the projecting process The power of journaling Letting the magic in - Follow along on Instagram @thestruggleclimbingshow and YouTube /@thestruggleclimbingshow Shoutout to Aiden Schlatter for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. A hero indeed! - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:31 Meet Ethan Salvo: The Young Phenom 01:16 Ethan's Climbing Journey and Achievements 03:00 The Mystery of the Portable Boulder 04:21 Casual Conversations and Climbing Anecdotes 05:32 Ethan's Move to Squamish 08:10 Training, Nutrition, and Climbing Tactics 39:25 Unlocking New Climbing Techniques 41:06 Event Horizon: The Hardest Boulder in Canada 42:06 Micro Beta and Tactical Geekery 49:17 Mindset and Mental Game in Climbing 58:04 The Joy of the Climbing Process 01:05:56 Journaling and Embracing the Magic 01:16:30 Future Climbing Goals and Adventures - The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to promote solar energy for a more equitable world. - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger! I hope your training and climbing are going great. - And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

    1h 29m
  5. Dr. Tyler Nelson: Stronger Wrists, Stronger Climbing

    FEB 4

    Dr. Tyler Nelson: Stronger Wrists, Stronger Climbing

    Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson (normally $10) www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong   Support the Show on Patreon Get access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more. https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow   In this episode focused on all things wrists, Dr. Tyler Nelson brings the science and application, covering: Why there’s been a steady rise of wrist injuries in climbers How to train up wrist flexion strength to perform better on slopers  The reason bigger holds can be more injurious Google won't show you the most common climber injury Wrist Wrench vs. Rolling Thunder Set and rep scheme for wrist training To tape or not to tape? Recovery time frames for wrist injuries How to return to hard climbing faster after an injury - And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals   Check out Tyler's course on wrist injury and rehab, and his many other fantastic courses: https://www.camp4humanperformance.com/store - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:27 Welcome and Guest Introduction 00:44 Understanding Wrist Injuries in Climbers 02:56 Personal Experiences and Injury Management 04:32 Training and Strengthening Techniques 46:24 Managing Wrist Injuries in Climbing 47:39 Personal Experiences with Wrist Pain 50:09 Common Wrist Injuries in Climbers 57:48 Recovery and Rehabilitation Strategies 01:15:23 Training Tips and Final Thoughts - Shoutout to Matt Waltereese for being a Victory Whip supporter on Patreon! So mega. - Follow along on Instagram and YouTube: @thestruggleclimbingshow  - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry.   And now here are some buzzwords to help the almighty algorithm get this show in front of people who love to climb: rock climbing, rock climber, climbing, climber, bouldering, sport climbing, gym climbing, how to rock climb, donuts are amazing. Okay, whew, that’s done. But hey, if you’re a human that’s actually reading this, and if you love this show (and love to climb) would you think about sharing this episode with a climber friend of yours? And shout it out on your socials? I’ll send you a sticker for doing it. Just shoot me a message on IG – thanks so much!

    1h 28m
  6. EARLY & AD-FREE | Dr. Tyler Nelson: Stronger Wrists, Stronger Climbing

    FEB 2 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    EARLY & AD-FREE | Dr. Tyler Nelson: Stronger Wrists, Stronger Climbing

    In this episode focused on all things wrists, Dr. Tyler Nelson brings the science and application, covering: - Why there’s been a steady rise of wrist injuries in climbers - How to train up wrist flexion strength to perform better on slopers - The reason bigger holds can be more injurious - Google won't show you the most common climber injury - Wrist Wrench vs. Rolling Thunder - Set and rep scheme for wrist training - To tape or not to tape? - Recovery time frames for wrist injuries - How to return to hard climbing faster after an injury - Follow along on Instagram and YouTube: @thestruggleclimbingshow - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Introduction to Climbing and Wrist Safety 00:27 Welcome to the Struggle Climbing Show 00:44 Deep Dive into Wrist Injuries 04:32 Understanding Wrist Pain and Diagnosis 12:02 Preventing and Managing Wrist Injuries 45:55 Understanding Mommy Wrist and Climber Injuries 46:13 Mechanics of Tendon Injuries in Climbers 47:18 Common Climbing Injuries and Their Causes 48:19 Wrist Pain in Climbers: Causes and Solutions 49:58 Board Climbing and Wrist Stress 51:05 Managing Wrist Pain and Injury Recovery 52:55 Acute Wrist Injuries and Their Management 54:57 Rehabilitation Strategies for Wrist Injuries 58:03 Strength Training and Injury Prevention 01:12:32 Final Thoughts and Recommendations - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger! Let's get out there and try hard.

    1h 26m
  7. My Training Plog: January 2026

    FEB 2 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    My Training Plog: January 2026

    Casually reflecting on my training, performance, and experimentation for the month, including: -Recap of January goals (hits and misses) -Finger strength testing results and reflections -Overview of my weird finger training plan for the winter -Major breakthrough on the outdoor proj -Highs and lows of my recent Red Rock trip -Injuring my back and how that is affecting my mental game -Competing with Alex Honnold (eating donuts) -February goals Happy Febtober! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEghu90QJH4 Thank you so much for supporting me. I love hearing what you're up to, so feel free to hit me up on IG. Have an awesome month!

    1h 17m
  8. Pro Clinic: Coach Charlie Schreiber on Mastering Dynos from Beginner to Advanced (FULL)

    JAN 28 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Pro Clinic: Coach Charlie Schreiber on Mastering Dynos from Beginner to Advanced (FULL)

    In this Pro Clinic, climbing coach and dyno master Charlie Schreiber explores: The 5 pillars of mastering dynos The #1 issue that holds climbers back by up to 4 grades Beginner dyno training program Managing fear of injury The power of keeping a dyno journal Which specific setups and moves to practice in a gym setting Where to program dyno training within other training and climbing The Japanese chat code for dyno domination The specific biomechanics of a dyno and how to optimize each step - Enter the giveaway! https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/charlie Follow along on Instagram and YouTube: @thestruggleclimbingshow Work with Charlie: https://www.paradigmclimbing.com/ Follow Charlie: https://www.instagram.com/paradigm_climbing_coaching/ - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:29 Coach Charlie Schreiber's Insights on Dyno Climbing 03:59 The Importance of Patience and Preparation 34:02 Mastering Dynamic Climbing Techniques 35:59 Training Volume and Fatigue Management 39:16 Advanced Techniques and Training Insights 01:05:16 Pushing Limits: Tackling V8 and Beyond 01:07:20 Mastering the Art of Dynos 01:13:20 Training Tips and Client Success Stories - This show is produced and hosted by Ryan Devlin, and edited by Glen Walker. The Struggle is carbon-neutral in partnership with The Honnold Foundation and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective, a diverse group of the best, most impactful podcasts in the outdoor industry. - The struggle makes us stronger! Let's get out there and try hard.

    1h 33m
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Named one of Climbing Magazine’s favorite podcasts. 2M+ Downloads! If you love rock climbing, self-improvement, and inspiring stories... chalk up and pull on.

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  • Creator
    Ryan Devlin
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    380
  • Rating
    Clean
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