resource_id,resource_type,title,creator,year,disciplines,technique_tags,skill_level_min,skill_level_max,is_free,price_usd,url,isbn,language,country,description,date_added,last_verified
PD-001,podcast,The Nugget Climbing Podcast,The Nugget Climbing Podcast,,sport|bouldering|trad|all,footwork|hip_rotation|drop_knee|dynamic_movement|route_reading|mental_game|strength|finger_training|periodization|injury_rehab|edges|gastons|side_pulls,beginner,advanced,True,Free,https://thenuggetclimbing.com,,en,UK,[platforms: Spotify / Apple / all platforms] [frequency: Weekly (active)] Widely regarded as the highest-quality climbing podcast; EP226 w/ Justen Sjong is a technique masterclass ('drop-drive-stop'); Aidan Roberts; Josh Hadley on flexibility,2026-05-07,2026-05-07
PD-002,podcast,TrainingBeta Podcast,TrainingBeta Podcast,,sport|bouldering|trad,footwork|heel_hooks|drop_knee|flagging|hip_rotation|crimp_grip|slopers|route_reading|slab|overhang|mental_game|strength|finger_training|injury_rehab|periodization|gastons|side_pulls|half_crimp,intermediate,advanced,True,Free,https://trainingbeta.com/podcasts,,en,USA,[platforms: Spotify / Apple / all platforms] [frequency: ~Bi-weekly (200+ episodes)] Neely Quinn hosts; 200+ episodes; EP with John Kettle on technique habits; Hazel Findlay on mental game; Steve Bechtel on periodization; archive is vast,2026-05-07,2026-05-07
PD-003,podcast,Power Company Climbing Podcast,Power Company Climbing Podcast,,sport|bouldering|all,footwork|heel_hooks|toe_hooks|drop_knee|flagging|hip_rotation|crimp_grip|slopers|pinches|dynamic_movement|route_reading|slab|overhang|strength|periodization|edges|gastons|side_pulls,intermediate,advanced,True,Free,https://powercompanyclimbing.com/blog/category/Podcasts,,en,UK,[platforms: Spotify / Apple / all platforms] [frequency: Active] Kris Hampton & Nate Drolet; strong movement-theory episodes; 'Improving Movement Skills' episode; 'Beta > Macrobeta > Microbeta' series,2026-05-07,2026-05-07
PD-004,podcast,Eric Hörst's Training for Climbing Podcast,Eric Hörst's Training for Climbing Podcast,,sport|bouldering|trad,footwork|heel_hooks|toe_hooks|drop_knee|flagging|hip_rotation|crimp_grip|slopers|pinches|dynamic_movement|route_reading|slab|overhang|mental_game|strength|finger_training|injury_rehab|periodization|half_crimp|full_crimp|finger_drag,intermediate,elite,True,Free,https://trainingforclimbing.com/category/podcasts,,en,UK,[platforms: Apple / Libsyn / all platforms] [frequency: Monthly (active since 2015)] One of the longest-running climbing podcasts; Eric Hörst hosts; best for training-science depth; monthly cadence means less volume but high research quality,2026-05-07,2026-05-07
PD-005,podcast,Lattice Training Podcast / Wild Country Podcast,Lattice Training Podcast / Wild Country Podcast,,sport|bouldering|trad,footwork|heel_hooks|toe_hooks|knee_bars|drop_knee|flagging|hip_rotation|crimp_grip|slopers|pinches|dynamic_movement|route_reading|slab|overhang|strength|finger_training|periodization|half_crimp|full_crimp|finger_drag,intermediate,advanced,True,Free,https://latticetraining.com,,en,USA,"[platforms: Spotify / Apple] [frequency: Active (irregular)] Tom Randall, Ollie Torr and Lattice coaches; research-grade content; finger strength episode cited widely; complements YouTube channel",2026-05-07,2026-05-07
PD-006,podcast,The Struggle Climbing Show,The Struggle Climbing Show,,bouldering|sport,strength,beginner,elite,True,Free,https://thestruggleclimbingshow.com,,en,USA,"[platforms: Spotify / Apple / all platforms] [frequency: Irregular (large back catalog)] Features Emil Abrahamsson, many top boulderers; Emil's No-Hang episode; less technical but excellent for motivation and contextualizing training philosophy",2026-05-07,2026-05-07
PD-007,podcast,Enormocast,Enormocast,,trad|sport,mental_game,intermediate,advanced,True,Free,https://enormocast.com,,en,USA,"[platforms: Apple / all platforms] [frequency: Irregular (large back catalog)] Chris Kalous hosts; deep conversations with Honnold, Caldwell, Gobright; valuable for trad technique philosophy and mental approach to commitment",2026-05-07,2026-05-07
PD-008,podcast,The Climbing Podcast,The Climbing Podcast,,trad|sport|bouldering,footwork|crack_climbing|mental_game|route_reading|gear_placement,beginner,elite,True,Free,https://theclimbingpodcast.com,,en,UK,[platforms: Spotify / Apple / all platforms] [frequency: Active] UK-based; strong on trad and European sport climbing; accessible for all levels; well-produced,2026-05-07,2026-05-07
PD-009,podcast,Send Help: A Rock Climbing Advice Podcast,Send Help: A Rock Climbing Advice Podcast,,sport|bouldering|top_rope,footwork|lead_falling|anchors|gear_placement|mental_game,beginner,intermediate,True,Free,https://search on Spotify/Apple,,en,USA,[platforms: Spotify / Apple] [frequency: Active] Good entry-level podcast; practical Q&A format makes it accessible; community-driven questions,2026-05-07,2026-05-07
PD-010,podcast,Hazel Findlay — Strong Mind Podcast,Hazel Findlay — Strong Mind Podcast,,sport|trad|bouldering,mental_game|lead_falling,beginner,elite,True,Free,https://strongmindclimbing.com/podcast,,en,USA,"[platforms: Spotify / Apple] [frequency: Active (irregular)] Hazel Findlay (MSc Psychology, E9/9a); best pure mental-game podcast; complements her courses; covers fear of falling in depth",2026-05-07,2026-05-07
PD-011,podcast,Training Beta: Interviews & Research,Training Beta: Interviews & Research,,all,route_reading|strength,intermediate,advanced,True,Free,https://trainingbeta.com/media,,en,USA,[platforms: YouTube + Podcast platforms] [frequency: Active] Separate from main TrainingBeta podcast; video-format interviews available; good for visual learners wanting podcast-depth content,2026-05-07,2026-05-07
PD-012,podcast,The Nugget Deep Dive (Patreon),The Nugget Deep Dive (Patreon),,sport|bouldering,footwork|route_reading|finger_training|mental_game|periodization,intermediate,advanced,False,Patreon,https://patreon.com/thenuggetclimbing,,en,USA,[platforms: Patreon (paid supplement to free podcast)] [frequency: ~$5–10/month] Premium extension of The Nugget; worth it for deep technique work; host Steve Maisch is a highly technical climber and communicator,2026-05-07,2026-05-07
PD-013,podcast,The Careless Talk Climbing Podcast,The Careless Talk Climbing Podcast,,bouldering|sport,footwork|dynamic_movement|crimp_grip|slopers|route_reading|mental_game|strength|periodization,intermediate,elite,False,Free (Patreon optional),https://open.spotify.com/show/4TmPWUyjeqtBIm9bNz2QhR,,en,UK,"[platforms: Spotify (primary), Apple Podcasts] [frequency: Active — weekly/bi-weekly] Hosted by Aidan Roberts (proposed V17 ascents) & Sam Prior; EP121 features Xian Goh discussing Smooth and technique-first philosophy; also features Will Bosi, Nathan Phillips (8C+), Jonathan Sin; candid elite-level movement discussion",2026-05-07,2026-05-07
PD-014,podcast,Climbing Gold,Climbing Gold,,sport|trad|bouldering|all,route_reading|mental_game|overhang|crack_climbing|strength,beginner,elite,True,Free,https://open.spotify.com/show/612nrvYLVeexAH4LzlxcpU,,en,USA,"[platforms: Spotify, Apple Podcasts] [frequency: Active] Hosted by Alex Honnold & Fitz Cahall (Duct Tape Then Beer); 5M+ downloads; features Sharma, Tommy Caldwell, Emily Harrington; Honnold brings unparalleled insight into movement efficiency on hard routes",2026-05-07,2026-05-07
PD-015,podcast,The Average Climber Podcast,The Average Climber Podcast,,sport|bouldering|top_rope,gear_placement,beginner,intermediate,True,Free,https://open.spotify.com/show/25SVaEoe7BC4UiwqcSdmfd,,en,USA,"[platforms: Spotify, Apple Podcasts] [frequency: Active] Hosted by Lauren Abernathy (Head Coach, Good Spray Climbing) & Caitlin Holmes (Certified Nutrition Specialist); produced by Plug Tone Audio; deliberately accessible and non-intimidating; strong nutrition + technique combo",2026-05-07,2026-05-07
PD-016,podcast,The RunOut,The RunOut,,sport|trad|bouldering,route_reading|mental_game|crack_climbing|overhang|gear_placement,intermediate,advanced,True,Free,https://search 'The RunOut' on Spotify,,en,USA,"[platforms: Spotify, Apple Podcasts] [frequency: Active] Hosted by Chris Kalous (Enormocast) & Andrew Bisharat (former Rock & Ice editor); Climbing Magazine editors' pick (Dec 2024); strong on technique philosophy and contextualising modern movement standards",2026-05-07,2026-05-07
PD-017,podcast,Circle Up!,Circle Up!,,bouldering|sport,mental_game,beginner,advanced,True,Free,https://search 'Circle Up Climbing' on Spotify,,en,USA,"[platforms: Spotify, Apple Podcasts] [frequency: Active] Hosted by Allison Vest & Kyra Condie (Olympic silver medalist, 2020 Tokyo); strong mental-game content; competition technique insights from an Olympian; body-positive approach useful for all-level climbers",2026-05-07,2026-05-07
PD-018,podcast,The Sharp End Podcast,The Sharp End Podcast,,trad|sport|all,route_reading,beginner,advanced,True,Free,https://search 'The Sharp End climbing podcast' on Spotify,,en,UK,"[platforms: Spotify, Apple Podcasts] [frequency: Active] Hosted by Ashley Saupe (American Alpine Institute); produced in Alaska; essential complement to technique databases — shows consequences of movement/gear errors in real incidents",2026-05-07,2026-05-07
PD-019,podcast,Alpinist Podcast,Alpinist Podcast,,trad|all,route_reading|mental_game|crack_climbing|overhang|gear_placement|anchors,beginner,elite,True,Free,https://search 'Alpinist Podcast' on Spotify,,en,USA,"[platforms: Spotify, Apple Podcasts] [frequency: Irregular] Produced by Alpinist Magazine (since 2002); interviews and oral histories from the world's leading alpinists; strong on technique philosophy for complex mountain terrain",2026-05-07,2026-05-07