Ep 17: Charlie Boscoe - Leaving IFSC Commentary

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Charlie is a broadcaster and writer who preceded Matt Groom as an IFSC commentator and EpicTV host. In this episode, we’ll learn about his rough start to IFSC commentating in 2016, ways that he thinks the IFSC could improve competitions, and get some insight into what it’s like traveling around with athletes. He also shares his unique story about traveling to North Korea!

Guest links:
Website (charlieboscoe.com)

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Timestamps of discussion topics
0:00 - Introduction/giving some love to North America
8:59 - Kicking IFSC's door in for a job
14:25 - Hardest year: 2016 commentary
18:02 - A trip to North Korea
26:21 - Improving IFSC Production
31:42 - Charlie's biggest commentary mistakes
37:51 - Repetitive Commentary
43:42 - The handoff to Matt Groom
46:23 - Why he left IFSC
51:03 - Post-IFSC work
52:50 - What it's like traveling around with climbers
56:40 - Dirtbag vs serious pro climbers
1:07:12 - Ideas to make competitions more entertaining to watch
1:13:18 - Secret beef between climbers?!
1:18:16 - Discord Q: What changes would you like to see for comps/broadcasting?
1:20:47 - Discord Q: Get Rid of ISO?
1:23:03 - Discord Q: How could IFSC grow the sport?
1:30:44 - Where to find Charlie