Jon Glassberg: Janja's Historic Ascent of Bibliographie and What it Takes to Capture Climbing's Biggest Moments

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Professional filmmaker and climber Jon Glassberg explores:

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Documenting the cutting edge of climbing performance

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Being with Janja for every attempt on Bibliographie (9b+ / 5.15c)

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Dirt bagging days

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The evolution of climbing media

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What it takes to make it as a climbing photographer / filmmaker

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The send footage of Tommy on Meltdown that can’t be shared (yet)

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Exploring his incredible films Girl Climber and Strength to Weight

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Is Janja capable of 9c/5.15d?

Check out Jon's projects and everything Louder than 11 is up to at lt11.com and instagram.com/louderthan11/?hl=en
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Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right)

00:00 Why Film Struggle

00:26 Meet John Glasberg

03:53 Parenthood And Travel

07:37 Janja And Bibliographie

09:56 Early Climbing Roots

13:28 Dirtbag Year On Road

14:26 Bouldering Breakthrough

18:13 Digital Media Revolution

20:01 Building Louder Than 11

26:18 Creative Hustle Today

27:27 Betting On Stories

33:50 Strength To Weight Origins

35:16 Ethan And Fatherhood

42:06 Sponsor Break And Next Film

46:01 Girl Climber Reflections

47:20 Portaledge Turning Point

51:38 Storytelling Under Pressure

52:57 Chasing Janja Interview

54:28 Why Bibliographie Matters

58:15 Near Misses And Conditions

01:00:47 The Send Day Breakdown

01:03:19 Is This Her Limit

01:07:06 What Makes Janja Great

01:12:51 Future Goals And 9C

01:19:13 Bonus Episode Teaser

01:22:10 Support The Show

01:24:34 Bee Sting Climbing Update

01:27:56 Final Sign Off

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