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CIA - Interrogation of Charlie Boscoe
Once again we talk to Charlie Boscoe, co-founder of the Pro Climbing League.What's life and work been like since the premiere in London?What's new this coming season?Plus a lot more.
CIA - Interrogation of Adam Ondra
Make sure you're sitting comfortable, because this interrogation isn't short. Something to drink perhaps?We discuss a lot of things. Diving deep into the subtleties of Exodia of course, about where Adam is today, what motivates him, where h
CIA - Interrogation of Filip Schenk
Filip Schenk is a climber from Santa Cristina Gherdëina in the Italian Dolomites. Currently he is focusing mostly on competition climbing, where the big goal is of course LA 28, but this hasn't stopped him from shocking the World by flashin
CIA - Interrogation of Sarina Ghaffari
We talk to the extremely talented Iranian climber Sarina Ghaffari. Sarina won double Gold medals at the Asian Youth Games in 2024 and is now trying to get to the top among the seniors. Recently, she moved to Grenoble, France, to study and t
CIA - Interrogation of Annie Sanders
Annie Sanders, from Dallas, TX, is a competition climber from the USA. In 2025 she became the first US woman to win Gold in both Lead and Boulder in the same season, and in 2026, she took it one step further by taking double Golds at the Pr
CIA - Interrogation of Luka Fonda
Luka Fonda is deeply involved in Slovenian and international Sport climbing and Bouldering. He is a national coach and owner of the Plus Climbing gym in Koper, Slovenia, where he recently hosted his 5th, and Slovenia's 30th, World Cup/Climb
CIA - Interrogation of James Pearson, Part I
We had a plan. Topics, questions etc. We didn't get very far, so we need at least one more session.
CIA - PCL Debrief, with Roman Krajnik
We sat down with Roman Krajnik, coach of Janja Garnbret, to talk about The Pro Climbing League. What did we expect?What did we experience?Do we have any suggestions for making it even better?From now on, the plan is to talk with Roman more
CIA - Interrogation of Charlie Boscoe
An interrogation of the co-founder of the Pro Climbing League. Obviously a lot about PCL and the story behind it, but also Charlie's story. How did he end up here? By and with: Björn Pohl & Vladek Zumr, The CIA
CIA - Interrogation of Yannick Flohé
Yannick probably doesn't need an introduction, even though he himself still doesn't think he's a name in climbing. When it comes to finger strength, very few, if anyone, can match him, and consequently, in the summer of 2025, he became the
CIA - Interrogation of Alex Megos
A long and open hearted talk with Alex Megos about the past, present and future, projecting, competitions, goals, ethics and much more. 1,5h of quality entertainment.By and with Björn Pohl & Vladek Zumr, The CIA
CIA - Interrogation of Rosa Rekar
Rosa Rekar is quickly racing through the ranks! 20 years young, she has already been in five World Cup finals and at the World Championship in Seoul she made it a Slovenian double by grabbing the Silver medal. But how did it start and what
CIA - Interrogation of Jacopo Larcher
Jacopo Larcher is one of the most accomplished allround climbers in the World. Trad: 9a (at least) and E11 Sport: 9a+ Boulder: 8B+ Multi pitch: 8b+ (many) Alpine bigwall: 8a+ Plus he is an IFSC routsetter We talk about many things, like for
CIA - Interrogation of Nicolai Užnik
Of course we talk a lot about Nicolai's recent First ascent of Mount Doom, 9A, in the Maltatal. About the problem, the process, the grade, the significance and so on. Also about other 9A:s, the World Cup, goals, training and more.By and wit
CIA - Interrogation of Mélissa Le Nevé
About her youth, World Cup career, Action Directe, Dreamtime, projecting, paragliding, life, training and more...like bench.By and with: Björn Pohl & Vladek Zumr, The CIA
CIA - Interrogation of Charles Albert
We talk to Charles Albert, a Fontainebleau purebred who has chosen to climb without shoes. This hasn't stopped him from becoming one of the very best boulderers in the World, shoes or not and he is one of the few who have reached the elusiv
CIA - Interrogation of Nalle Hukkataival (2015)
Found deep in the CIA secret vault, a blast from the past that we thought was lost forever. In this interrogation from May 2015, Nalle talks about what was then "The Lappnor Project", now better known as "The Burden of Dreams", the World's
CIA - Interrogation of Jon Glassberg
We sit down with award winning cinematographer/photographer Jon Glassberg, founder of Louder than 11. Some of the topics: The early, wild days. Training Various aspects of film making and story telling Current and future projects By and wit
CIA - Interrogation of Noah Wheeler
We talk to the man of the moment, Noah Wheeler, who recently made the 3rd ascent of Return of the Sleepwalker, V17/9A. Now he's after more. But how much more? Shaolin? No one mourns the Wicked? Megatron? Burden of dreams? Alphane? V18? We a
CIA - Interrogation of Charlie Schreiber
Charlie Schrieber: - Climber - Coach - Routesetter - Innovator - Thinker We talk about...a lot of things. Interesting things worth listening to for sure! By and with: Björn Pohl & Vladek Zumr, The CIA
CIA - Interrogation of Hannes Puman
Training, competitions, projects, future plans and, of course, his adventures in Yosemite where he, among A LOT of other things became the first to climb the Nose free via the Schnaz (or is it Schnoz?) variation. Also: Why is the hardest ro
CIA - Interrogation of Hannes Van Duysen
We talk to Belgian Olympian Hannes Van Duysen. - Morning routines - Es Pontàs and the DWS experience - Future plans - World Cup and Olympics - Knee-pads or not? - Implants or not? And, of course: How much does he bench?By and with:Björn Poh
CIA - Interrogation of Louis Parkinson
Everything you need to know about coaching with Captain Cutloose himself! How it started, how it's going and what the future looks like. How do you measure if the session was good ot not? We asked. Who would Louis refuse to coach? We asked.
CIA - Interrogation of Toby Roberts
We interrogate Olympic Champion Toby Roberts about everything from his Bench PB to his Olympic experience. Highs and lows, Olympics, Training, Competitions, Rock and Bench. By and with: Björn Pohl & Vladek Zumr The Climbing Intelligence Age
CIA - Interrogation of Sam Avezou
An interrogation of Team France's Olympian to be Sam Avezou! Growing up in a family where four out of five have competed in the World Cup must be kind of different, no? Was it inevitable that Sam would qualify for Paris? Find out all about
CIA - Interrogation of Hamish McArthur
An interrogation of Team GB Olympian to be Hamish McArthur! A lot about the mental aspects and challenges of being a competitive athlete, and Hamish' ongoing process of finding his place in that world. Of course we're not avoiding the upcom
CIA - Interrogation of Sam Watson, the fastest climber in the World
All the secrets of Speed Climbing from World Record holder Sam Watson. If you're a Speed Climbing fan - You should definitely watch this! If you're NOT a Speed Climbing fan (yet) - You MUST watch this! - What makes a great speed wall? - How
CIA - Interrogation of Magnus Midtbø
We interrogate YouTube Legend Magnus Midtbø. - Background - Magnus' climbing career - Highs and lows of the YouTube channel - Favorite guests and dream collabs - All about the free solo episode with Alex Honnold - Future plans - YouTube's e
CIA - Interrogation of Jesse Grupper
Jesse Grupper about: - Paris Olympics - Training - Setting goals - Balancing passions - Past and future - More By and with the CIA: Björn Pohl & Vladek Zumr
