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The Nugget Climbing Podcast

Steven Dimmitt
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Welcome to a podcast about performance climbing, self-improvement, and being a human being. 5M+ downloads. "One of the best long-form interview podcasts in the outdoor space." - Climbing Magazine

  1. EP 293: Joel Unema — Unlocking V14 Finger Strength, the Key to Long Roof Boulders, and a Better Way to Train Power Endurance

    14H AGO

    EP 293: Joel Unema — Unlocking V14 Finger Strength, the Key to Long Roof Boulders, and a Better Way to Train Power Endurance

    Joel Unema is a high-performance rock climber and coach for Climb Strong, and has climbed V14 and 5.14b. We talked about how Tyler Nelson helped him unlock V14 finger strength, how Steve Bechtel helped him send a 20+ move roof boulder, how to optimize your power endurance for a sport climbing trip, and much more. Buckle up for a good old-fashioned training chat. The Nugget Training App (14-Day Free Trial) 👉 http://training.thenuggetclimbing.com FREE Finger Training PDF 👉 thenuggetclimbing.com/grinds The NUG 👉 https://frictitiousclimbing.com/products/the-nug Show Notes: http://thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/joel-unema Nuggets: (00:00:00) – Intro (00:02:00) – Hurricave (00:04:37) – Dirtbike crash (00:07:22) – Balance vs. compromise (00:12:30) – The bigger picture (00:16:22) – Joel’s breakthrough season (00:22:43) – Finger Training with Tyler Nelson (00:37:20) – Roof Training with Steve Bechtel (00:46:51) – Ice cube moments (00:58:58) – Hi-Low (01:05:53) – Training for a sport climbing trip (01:11:54) – Pacing & metabolic specificity (01:15:45) – Training for a sport climbing trip continued (01:18:10) – Riding the rollercoaster (01:26:18) – Floor & ceiling (01:35:55) – Achievement to experience (01:39:00) – Strength training (01:45:39) – My Hueco goals (01:49:03) – Joel’s goals (01:52:13) – The Teacup (01:56:03) – Wrap up

    2h 4m
  2. EP 292: Tom Randall — How to Program Your Training Like a Pro (Repost from Patreon)

    FEB 9

    EP 292: Tom Randall — How to Program Your Training Like a Pro (Repost from Patreon)

    Today, I am resharing one of the most valuable episodes I have ever recorded. This episode with Tom Randall was originally aired on Patreon in Feb, 2022. We talked about how to use your friends to discover your strengths and weaknesses, how to work backward from goals, how long it takes to make major changes in your climbing, like switching from bouldering to sport climbing, and much more. Don’t skip this episode if you are a self-coached climber. The Nugget Training App (14-Day Free Trial) 👉 http://training.thenuggetclimbing.com The NUG 👉 https://frictitiousclimbing.com/products/the-nug Key Takeaways PDF 👉 https://thenuggetclimbing.squarespace.com/s/Key-Takeaways_Updated.pdf Full Show Notes  👉 thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/tom-randall-repost-from-patreon

    1h 48m
  3. EP 291: Charlie Boscoe — Pro Climbing League: Comps Are About to Change Forever

    JAN 26

    EP 291: Charlie Boscoe — Pro Climbing League: Comps Are About to Change Forever

    Charlie Boscoe is a former IFSC commentator, writer, and co-founder of the Pro Climbing League, a bold new head-to-head bouldering series debuting on February 28. We talked about his first experience in the outdoors, why Janja Garnbret and Adam Ondra are the G.O.A.T.s, and why climbing competitions are about to get a lot more exciting. You can learn more at proclimbing.com The Nugget Training App 👉 http://training.thenuggetclimbing.com Show Notes:   thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/charlie-boscoe Nuggets: (00:00:00) – Intro (00:02:48) – The perfect phrase (00:10:55) – Hooked on climbing (00:15:49) – The impermanence of achievements (00:22:56) – Commentating (00:26:01) – Janja Garnbret & Adam Ondra (00:30:39) – IFSC Broadcasting (00:34:11) – Pro Climbing League (00:45:50) – Adjustable comp walls (00:48:44) – Can two climbs be identical? (00:53:59) – The viewing experience (01:02:07) – Goals for PCL (01:06:22) – Logistical challenges (01:11:04) – The first comp (London, Feb 28) (01:13:06) – Broncos, Seahawks, Mariners (01:17:29) – Wrap up

    1h 19m
  4. EP 290: Chris Schulte — Developing Your Own Style, Age-Proof Motivation, and Redefining Progress Beyond Grades

    JAN 12

    EP 290: Chris Schulte — Developing Your Own Style, Age-Proof Motivation, and Redefining Progress Beyond Grades

    Chris Schulte is an elite boulderer known for bold first ascents, compression mastery, and a thoughtful approach that prioritizes style over grades. We talked about his evolution as a climber, developing his own style, how Fred Nicole inspired him, redefining progress with age, tips for compression problems and wide cracks, and the state of elite bouldering and cutting-edge grades. Increase Your Finger Strength by 10% 👉 http://training.thenuggetclimbing.com Download My Finger Training PDF 👉 http://thenuggetclimbing.com/grinds Support on Patreon 👉 http://patreon.com/thenuggetclimbing Show Notes:   thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/chris-schulte Nuggets: (00:00:00) – Intro (00:01:13) – Being an introvert (00:13:49) – Becoming a boulderer (00:24:56) – First ascents vs. repeating (00:37:09) – Climbing in Yosemite (00:47:00) – How Chris developed his climbing style (00:51:28) – Fred Nichol's inspiration (01:11:25) – Putting brakes on grades (01:33:02) – What drives Chris & what progress looks like (01:40:20) – How climbing has changed with age (01:50:37) – The Big Island (01:51:56) – Pairing projects (01:55:31) – Compression climbs (01:59:16) – Elbow tendonitis (02:03:08) – What makes for a beautiful line (02:08:51) – Best V10+ compression in the Front Range (02:14:28) – Tips on wide cracks (02:18:43) – Where Chris would like to climb next

    2h 25m
  5. A message for my Patrons

    12/19/2025 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    A message for my Patrons

    A message for you to round out 2025. I love you all!

    12 min
  6. EP 289: Christian Beckwith — The 10th Mountain Division, WW2 Guerrilla Warfare Stories, and the Birth of Modern Climbing Gear

    12/15/2025

    EP 289: Christian Beckwith — The 10th Mountain Division, WW2 Guerrilla Warfare Stories, and the Birth of Modern Climbing Gear

    Christian Beckwith is the former editor of The American Alpine Journal and Alpinist Magazine, and the creator of the award-winning podcast, Ninety-Pound Rucksack. We talked about the formation of the 10th Mountain Division in WW2, the breaking of Hitler’s Gothic Line, stories of mountain gorilla warfare, gear innovations that changed climbing forever, and much more. You can listen to Christian’s podcast at christianbeckwith.com The Nugget Training App | 3 NEW Bouldering Programs (14-Day Free Trial) thenuggetclimbing.com/app-bouldering Mad Rock (Shoes & Crash Pads) madrock.com Use code “NUGGET10” at checkout for 10% off your next order. Rúngne (Chalk & Apparel) rungne.info/nugget Use code “NUGGET" for 10% off and "SHIPPINGNUGGETS" for free shipping. Become a Patron: patreon.com/thenuggetclimbing Show Notes:   thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/christian-beckwith Nuggets: (00:00:00) – Intro (00:01:48) – Ninety-Pound Rucksack (00:10:46) – Birth of the 10th Mountain Division (00:22:00) – Ghosts in the trees (00:35:23) – New ropes & belay techniques (00:49:45) – Boots (00:54:00) – New vs. old climbing gear (00:57:49) – The Ninety-Pound Rucksack Challenge (01:05:35) – Breaking Hitler’s Gothic Line (01:19:18) – Coal to diamond (01:25:05) – Writing the story of the 10th (01:34:32) – Teaching GIs to climb (01:41:45) – What’s next for this story (01:47:30) – Wrap up

    1h 50m
  7. EP 288: Carol Simpson Returns — Life After 80 Years Old, Longevity Routines, and Training for a World Record

    12/01/2025

    EP 288: Carol Simpson Returns — Life After 80 Years Old, Longevity Routines, and Training for a World Record

    Carol Simpson returns to the podcast to talk about life after 80 years old, and everything she does to stay healthy and climb hard. We talked about making the move to Salt Lake, discovering Dr. Peter Attia, her health routines, training for a world record in grip strength, balance training, rediscovering art, and much more. The Nugget Training App | 14 Day Free Trial training.thenuggetclimbing.com The GRINDS Program | FREE Finger Training PDF thenuggetclimbing.com/grinds The NUG | Portable Hangboard frictitiousclimbing.com/products/the-nug Mad Rock (Shoes & Crash Pads) madrock.com Use code “NUGGET10” at checkout for 10% off your next order. Rúngne (Chalk & Apparel) rungne.info/nugget And use code “NUGGET" for 10% off and code "SHIPPINGNUGGETS" for free shipping. Become a Patron: patreon.com/thenuggetclimbing Show Notes:   thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/carol-simpson-returns Nuggets: (00:00:00) – Intro (00:01:12) – Leaving Lone Pine (00:08:25) – The energy of Salt Lake (00:13:12) – Kalymnos (00:17:23) – Turning 80 (00:21:46) – Climbing in the gym (00:25:26) – Women leveling the playing field (00:31:34) – Dr. Peter Attia (00:38:44) – Why (00:44:47) – Routines & training (00:54:43) – Carol’s deadhang goal (00:57:25) – Being your own advocate (01:02:24) – Balance training (01:11:41) – Yoga (01:15:45) – Art & breathing (01:23:14) – Joy (01:25:45) – Accepted (01:27:10) – Unrealized dreams (01:30:06) – Tips from Carol (01:33:18) – Don’t get married (01:43:44) – What’s next (01:45:33) – Wrap up

    1h 48m
  8. EP 287: Domen Škofic — The Red Bull Plane Project, Rediscovering Passion in Flatanger, and Trying Silence 9c

    11/17/2025

    EP 287: Domen Škofic — The Red Bull Plane Project, Rediscovering Passion in Flatanger, and Trying Silence 9c

    Domen Škofic is a Slovenian professional climber and a 5x World Cup gold medalist. We talked about his Red Bull Plane Climb project, skydiving, building a climbing gym with his father, retiring from the competition circuit, taking up archery, rediscovering his passion for climbing, sending Move 9b/+ in Flatanger, trying Silence 9c with Sean Raboutou, training lessons, and much more. Red Bull | The Plane Climb Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vcxVao0G8c The Nugget Training App | 14 Day Free Trial training.thenuggetclimbing.com The GRINDS Program | FREE Finger Training PDF thenuggetclimbing.com/grinds The NUG | Portable Hangboard frictitiousclimbing.com/products/the-nug Mad Rock (Shoes & Crash Pads) madrock.com Use code “NUGGET10” at checkout for 10% off your next order. Rúngne (Chalk & Apparel) rungne.info/nugget Use code "FREEBUCKET99" for a free chalk bucket on any order over $99. And use code “NUGGET" for 10% off storewide.  Become a Patron: patreon.com/thenuggetclimbing Show Notes:   thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/domen-skofic Nuggets: (00:00:00) – Intro (00:02:15) – The Plane Climb (00:10:15) – Skydiving (00:19:53) – The Plane Climb continued (00:31:48) – Domen’s father (00:42:54) – Building his gym (00:46:11) – Retiring from competitions (01:01:26) – Archery (01:05:21) – Rediscovering his passion (01:11:51) – Move 9b/+ (01:25:45) – Flatanger (01:28:06) – Trying Silence 9c with Sean Raboutou (01:33:17) – Training (01:39:38) – Wrap up

    1h 44m
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Welcome to a podcast about performance climbing, self-improvement, and being a human being. 5M+ downloads. "One of the best long-form interview podcasts in the outdoor space." - Climbing Magazine

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  • Creator
    Steven Dimmitt
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    532
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2020 The Nugget Climbing, LLC
  • Show Website
    The Nugget Climbing Podcast
  • Provider
    The Nugget Climbing LLC

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