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by Ryan Devlin
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Before The Red was Famous: The OGs Who Built and Protected the RRG
Oct 14, 2026
1h 05m 38s
To Hell and Back: How I Survived 24 Hours of Climbing (ft. Chris Kalous and Annette Guo)
Oct 7, 2026
1h 32m 28s
Coach Joy Black: Groundbreaking Study on Climbing While Pregnant, Busy Climber Tips, and My Pelvic Floor
Sep 23, 2026
1h 48m 35s
Eddie Taylor: How to Go On an Epic Climbing Trip as a Weekend Warrior, Mentorship, Big Walls, and Strength Training
Sep 16, 2026
1h 18m 09s
Michaela Kiersch: Her Latest 5.15a (9a+) Ascent, Grade Debates, Power Endurance Training, and Reel Rock
Sep 9, 2026
1h 16m 59s
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- 🇨🇱CL · Wilderness#122K to 115K
- 🇷🇴RO · Wilderness#117K to 92K
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- 🇧🇷Brazil · Wilderness#336.5K to 34K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/14/26 | Before The Red was Famous: The OGs Who Built and Protected the RRG | Break through plateaus, stay consistent, and make every session count with a free 14-day trial of Intentional Climber. https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/intentional OG climbers and advocates Shannon Stuart-Smith, Hugh Loeffler, and Paul Vidal, join for a live discussion at iconic Miguel's Pizza during Rocktoberfest to explore: The hilarious stories behind the naming of the classic routes “Two Women Alone” and “Mercy the Huff” Early days of bolting routes at the Red The forest service bolting ban that prompted Shannon, Hugh, and others to take action to protect the Red How to fake your way into becoming an organization The discovery, development, and purchase of the Motherlode The discovery of The Dark Side The Hominy Hole incident Petzl RocTrip and Rocktoberfest - PLEASE SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE RRGCC IF YOU CAN, ALONG WITH THESE RAD BRANDS WHO SUPPORT THE COALITION: Red River Gorge Climbers Coalition: Freedom to climb is not free. If you climb at the Red, become a member! PhysiVantage: the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order. SCARPA: The best climbing shoes, trail runners, and hikers in the game! Score yourself a free SCARPA x STRUGGLE hat when you use code STRUGGLE at checkout at SCARPA.com. SCARPA, No Place Too Far. Petzl: The best and most reliable helmets, harnesses, draws, and gear that'll help you to Access the Inaccessible. Find Petzl at your local gear shop, and learn more at Petzl.com Rhino Skin Solutions: Take care of your skin, send harder! Amazing skin care products crafted specifically for climbers, whether you’re pulling hard indoors or out. Use code STRUGGLE to score a whopping 20% off your purchase! And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals - Shoutout to Kent Olmstead, Michael Martin, and Sam Hancock for supporting at the Hero level 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 05m 38s | ||||||
| 10/7/26 | To Hell and Back: How I Survived 24 Hours of Climbing (ft. Chris Kalous and Annette Guo) | Break through plateaus, stay consistent, and make every session count with a free 14-day trial of Intentional Climber. https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/intentional Support the Show on PatreonGet access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more.https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow Chris Kalous of the Enormocast, along with weekend warrior (and Hell coach) Annette Guo, join me to explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of our recent 24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell epic, including: My mind blowing COROS metrics Coach Annette and her support plan Using legs more than arms Funniest moment Darkest moment Having a good cry My epic bonk and how we adjusted The song that lifted me out of the depths 75 routes, 100 routes - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS WHO GOT ME THROUGH HELL AND BACK: COROS: Track your workouts, HR, HRV, Sleep, Recovery, and Climbs with the best wearable tech for serious climbers. Use code STRUGGLE at COROS.com to score a free watch band with the purchase of a COROS Apex 4. SCARPA: The best climbing shoes, trail runners, and hikers in the game! Score yourself a free SCARPA x STRUGGLE hat when you use code STRUGGLE at checkout at SCARPA.com. SCARPA, No Place Too Far. Petzl: The best and most reliable helmets, harnesses, draws, and gear that'll help you to Access the Inaccessible. Find Petzl at your local gear shop, and learn more at Petzl.com Rhino Skin Solutions: Take care of your skin, send harder! Amazing skin care products crafted specifically for climbers, whether you’re pulling hard indoors or out. Use code STRUGGLE to score a whopping 20% off your purchase! And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals - Shoutout to Kent Olmstead, Michael Martin, and Sam Hancock for supporting at the Hero level 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 32m 28s | ||||||
| 9/23/26 | Coach Joy Black: Groundbreaking Study on Climbing While Pregnant, Busy Climber Tips, and My Pelvic Floor | Break through plateaus, stay consistent, and make every session count with a free 14-day trial of Intentional Climber. https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/intentional Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson(normally $15) www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong Support the Show on PatreonGet access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more.https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow Climbing Coach Joy Black joins to discuss: How to make a 30-min session count Removing friction to start workouts faster Being strong doesn’t mean being good Her groundbreaking study on climbing while pregnant How dangerous is falling while pregnant? Helpful signs to know when to end a session Postpartum training and climbing I HAVE A PELVIC FLOOR (and so do you) Listener Q&A Follow joy on IG, @climbingwithjoy, and email her for a copy of the study: [email protected] - 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. Arc’teryx: Inspired by and tested in the Coast Mountains of BC, Arc’teryx makes gear to go the distance! If you’re out adventuring in the elements, Arc’teryx has got you covered. Shop their full collection at Arcteryx.com Intentional Climber: Stop spinning your wheels. Start making real progress. Plan smarter, train harder, and stay consistent with world-class coaching plans, mindset tools, and powerful analytics built specifically for climbers. Download on Google Play or the App Store and use code STRUGGLE to unlock Kris Hampton’s 6-week Stronger Fingers program. And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Why This Paper Matters00:48 Meet Joy Black05:01 Small Talk and Cold Plunges08:07 Parenting and Training Consistency13:08 Beating Perfectionism16:56 Joy’s Current Struggle21:12 Coaching Pregnant Climbers24:52 Sponsor Break27:45 Replacing Opinion With Data33:14 Study Methods and Fall Risk36:24 Risk Rates In Context37:29 Talking With Providers40:01 Bouldering Falls Breakdown41:38 How Climbers Self Modify44:03 Misconceptions About Falling45:50 Miscarriage And Birth Outcomes46:48 Natural Taper And Guardrails50:45 Pregnancy Not Performance Season54:12 Intentional Climber Ad Break56:04 Mental Health Benefits58:18 Relaxin And Finger Training01:03:21 Defining Postpartum Timeline01:06:13 Breastfeeding Vs Recovery01:08:11 Pelvic Floor Explained01:12:55 Postpartum Pelvic Floor Rehab01:16:04 Pelvic Floor Progression01:17:04 Coaching Lessons for All01:19:41 Consistency and Intentional Training01:20:55 Finger Training Focus01:22:31 Overcoming Iso Repeaters Setup01:25:52 Overhead vs Ground Repeaters01:28:32 Stacking Sessions and Block Pulls01:30:22 Rapid Fire Listener Q&A01:30:36 Kids at the Gym Tips01:32:53 Caffeine During Pregnancy01:34:05 Two Years Postpartum Rebuild01:37:41 Where to Find Joy01:39:06 Wrap Up and Next Pro Clinic01:41:11 Host Updates and Upcoming Events01:47:48 Final Thanks and Sign Off - Shoutout to Kent Olmstead, Michael Martin, and Sam Hancock for supporting at the Hero level 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, boulderi | 1h 48m 35s | ||||||
| 9/16/26 | Eddie Taylor: How to Go On an Epic Climbing Trip as a Weekend Warrior, Mentorship, Big Walls, and Strength Training | Break through plateaus, stay consistent, and make every session count with a free 14-day trial of Intentional Climber. https://www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/intentional Support the Show on PatreonGet access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more.https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - Weekend Warrior and badass adventurer Eddie Taylor explores: How to plan a first expedition as a weekend warrior What to do when the plan goes sideways Dealing with killer mosquitoes Trundling while climbing Training hard on a busy schedule Participating in the SCARPA Athlete Mentorship Initiative How he raised funds for his Everest expedition Why onsighting is the way Learn more about the SAMI program here: https://us.scarpa.com/pages/scarpa-athlete-mentorship-initiative-sami - 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. SCARPA: The best climbing shoes, trail runners, and hikers in the game! Score yourself a free SCARPA x STRUGGLE hat when you use code STRUGGLE at checkout at SCARPA.com. SCARPA, No Place Too Far. Arc’teryx: Inspired by and tested in the Coast Mountains of BC, Arc’teryx makes gear to go the distance! If you’re out adventuring in the elements, Arc’teryx has got you covered. Shop their full collection at Arcteryx.com And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals - Shoutout to Kent Olmstead, Michael Martin, and Sam Hancock for supporting at the Hero level on Patreon. So mega! - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Midnight Pre Climb Panic00:23 Sendtember Welcome01:10 Meet Eddie Taylor02:38 Weekend Warrior Resume04:55 Catching Up Dad Life06:03 Family Climbing Trip Beta07:17 Why The Cirque08:30 Getting There Logistics09:43 What Makes It Unique11:59 Endless Daylight Window12:58 Training And Prep Reality14:22 The Expedition Team15:32 Goals And Route Wish List17:22 Parenting Time Tradeoffs18:54 Sponsor Break Scarpa20:19 Sponsor Break Physiovantage22:30 Trip Length Breakdown23:24 Planning And Packing Lessons27:29 The Brutal Mosquito Hike29:16 Fairy Meadows Vibe30:39 Right Into The Storm Warmup31:43 Lotus Flower Tower Push35:17 Summit Glow And Rappel36:10 Rest Days and Forecast37:46 Goals Shift After Storms38:26 Power of Silence Attempt40:29 Bailing and Regrets41:43 Arc'teryx Gear Break43:08 Hawaiian Shirts and Meaning45:30 Parenting and Next Trips47:46 Training Split and Simul Mileage49:12 Freerider Boulder and Board Power53:22 Scarpa SAMI Mentorship58:13 Funding Everest Lessons01:03:57 Fall Goals and Yosemite Plans01:07:13 Ground Up Adventure Ethic01:09:01 Wrap Up and Listener Takeaways01:10:44 SAMI Links and Bonus Episode01:13:05 Host Training and Horseshoe Hell01:17:33 Final Thanks and Sign Off - 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 y | 1h 18m 09s | ||||||
| 9/9/26 | climbingtraining+4 | Michaela Kiersch | — | — | 5.15aclimbing training+5 | PhysiVantageSTRUGGLE15 | 1h 16m 59s | ||
| 9/2/26 | trainingperformance+4 | — | Kris Hampton’s 6-week Stronger Fingers programPatreon | Squamish | training loadworkouts+4 | Intentional ClimberSTRUGGLE | 1h 07m 10s | ||
| 8/26/26 | hard sport climbinggear design+3 | Jonathan SiegristAlannah Yip+2 | Lithos SL | — | climbinggear design+5 | Arc'teryx | 1h 17m 05s | ||
| 8/19/26 | climbingparenting+3 | Hazel Findlay | Intentional ClimberStrong Mind | — | climbing5.14R+5 | PhysiVantageSTRUGGLE15 | 1h 18m 23s | ||
| 8/12/26 | Horseshoe Hellclimbing techniques+3 | Ari GrodeRob Liberatore+1 | The Ground Up podcast | — | Horseshoe Hellclimbing+4 | PhysiVantageSTRUGGLE15 | 1h 46m 50s | ||
| 8/5/26 | climbing performanceclimbing media+4 | Jon Glassberg | Intentional ClimberLouder than 11 | — | Bibliographie5.15c+8 | SCARPASTRUGGLE | 1h 28m 21s | ||
| 7/29/26 | traininginjury+4 | — | — | Australia | traininginjury+5 | Intentional ClimberSTRUGGLE | 1h 03m 50s | ||
| 7/22/26 | climbingtraining+4 | Jeff Ash | Intentional ClimberThe Struggle Climbing Show | — | climbing plateausintentional training+5 | SCARPASTRUGGLE | 1h 29m 23s | ||
| 7/15/26 | climbingtraining+4 | Emil Abrahamsson | Intentional ClimberThe Struggle Climbing Show | — | climbingtraining+5 | PhysiVantageSTRUGGLE15 | 1h 22m 22s | ||
| 7/2/26 | movie reviewadventure thriller+3 | Andrew BisharatChris Kalous | The RunoutApex | — | Apexmovie night+5 | — | 1h 20m 52s | ||
| 6/24/26 | Critical Forcetraining+3 | Dr. Tyler Nelson | The Struggle Climbing Show | — | Critical Forcetraining recommendations+3 | Intentional ClimberFREE14 | 1h 29m 16s | ||
| 6/17/26 | climbing trainingbouldering+3 | Adam Ondra | — | — | Adam OndraV15 boulders+3 | PhysiVantageSTRUGGLE15 | 1h 15m 07s | ||
| 6/10/26 | goal settingmindset coaching+3 | Angus KilleHazel Findlay | Mindset Makeover kitIntentional Climber app+4 | — | goal settingmindset+5 | Intentional ClimberSTRUGGLE | 1h 29m 34s | ||
| 6/3/26 | climbing traininginjury recovery+4 | Noah Wheeler | — | — | climbingtraining+8 | Arc’teryx | 1h 32m 38s | ||
| 6/1/26 | endurance trainingclimbing technique+3 | — | — | — | endurance trainingclimbing+5 | Intentional ClimberLAUNCHCREW | 1h 06m 30s | ||
| 5/27/26 | climbingsend anxiety+5 | Hannah Provost | SCARPA x STRUGGLE hatAmerican Alpine Club+3 | — | climbingsend anxiety+7 | SCARPASTRUGGLE | 1h 06m 03s | ||
| 5/20/26 | climbing trainingperformance anxiety+3 | Tyler Thompson | The Struggle Climbing ShowPatreon | — | climbingtraining+5 | Arc’teryx | 1h 23m 54s | ||
| 5/13/26 | indoor climbingclimbing technology+3 | Dylan BarksJamey Sproull+1 | CWA | — | indoor climbingclimbing progression+3 | KilterSTRUGGLE | 51m 58s | ||
| 5/6/26 | endurance trainingclimbing techniques+3 | Eric Hörst | Maximum Climbing | — | enduranceclimbing+4 | PhysiVantageSTRUGGLE15 | 1h 25m 00s | ||
| 4/29/26 | climbing trainingnutrition+4 | Neil Gresham | The Struggle Climbing Show | — | climbingtraining plateaus+6 | PhysiVantageSTRUGGLE15 | 2h 07m 15s | ||
| 4/22/26 | adventurediscomfort+4 | Alastair Humphreys | The PathUnwilded+2 | — | adventurediscomfort+5 | Honnold Foundation | 1h 06m 45s | ||
| 4/15/26 | climbingpersonal growth+4 | Chris Martin | The Struggle Climbing Show | — | climbing5.11+5 | PhysiVantageSTRUGGLE15 | 1h 20m 00s | ||
| 4/8/26 | trainingsport climbing+3 | Kevin Cuckovich | KilterKilter Grips | springsummer | training plansport climbing+3 | — | 45m 05s | ||
| 4/1/26 | climbingtraining+4 | Nate Drolet | The Struggle Climbing ShowPatreon | www.thestruggleclimbingshow.comthestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals+1 | V8 sendclimbing training+4 | KilterSTRUGGLE | 1h 32m 13s | ||
| 3/25/26 | climbingtraining+4 | Bill Ramsey | Pain Boxhow to set up a Treadwall | — | 5.14climbing training+5 | PhysiVantageSTRUGGLE15 | 1h 44m 47s | ||
| 3/18/26 | climbing gym cultureindependent vs corporate gyms+4 | Andrew BisharatChris Kalous | PatreonRock Sport+3 | — | climbing gymsgym culture+5 | — | 1h 11m 25s | ||
| 3/11/26 | grip strengthclimbing training+4 | Yves Gravelle | The StrugglePatreon | — | grip traininghang board+4 | — | 36m 04s | ||
| 3/4/26 | rapid learningclimbing progression+5 | Mike Boyd | — | — | climbinglearning+5 | PhysiVantageSTRUGGLE15 | 1h 43m 49s | ||
| 2/25/26 | shift workclimbing training+4 | Dusty Millar | — | — | shift workclimbing+6 | PhysiVantageSTRUGGLE15 | 1h 10m 52s | ||
| 2/18/26 | climbinginjury+5 | Nate Drolet | Patreon | Hueco Tanks | climbingHueco Tanks+7 | SCARPASTRUGGLE | 1h 23m 06s | ||
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Chart history for The Struggle Climbing Show
Peaked at #1 in RO, top 10 in 4 of 42 tracked markets, currently #1 in RO.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RO | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| CL | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| South Korea | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| PE | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| AT | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| HU | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| AR | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| SG | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| HK | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| BE | — | #16 | #16 | — |
| CZ | — | #17 | #17 | — |
| GR | — | #17 | #17 | — |
| TH | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| TR | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| Norway | — | #23 | #23 | — |
| PL | — | #25 | #25 | — |
| CL | — | #26 | #26 | — |
| Denmark | — | #29 | #29 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #30 | #30 | — |
Chart Positions
42 placements across 40 markets.
Chart Positions
42 placements across 40 markets.