The Testpiece Podcast

Matt Samet is the editor of the American Climbing Journal, and the oldest person to climb V10 on the TB2 (probably?).
In this episode, Matt and Josh discuss the history of climbing, how its ethics developed into their current form, the state of climbing media, and lessons from a very long career in climbing.
*Patreon Bonus Content (join https://www.patreon.com/testpiece for extended cut):*
- The most common climbing accidents, and how to prevent them
- The best piece in the American Climbing Journal

Join Patreon: HERE
Follow us on Instagram: HERE
Visit our podcast page: HERE

This is a recurring podcast focused on the latest things happening in climbing and what it means for our sport from industry veterans: Allison Vest, Carlo Traversi, Austin Hoyt, and Joshua Horsley. 
Look at the Chapters for today's topics.

*Patreon Bonus Content (join https://www.patreon.com/testpiece for extended cut):*
- What makes Sorato Anraku so strong?
- Is Dohyun Lee the world’s best board climber?
- Will we see more climbers livestream their sends?

Join Patreon: HERE
Follow us on Instagram: HERE
Visit our podcast page: HERE

You probably know Lincoln Knowles from instagram. Last year he started posting a series called, “Free soloing a harder route everyday until I fall.” Thankfully, he did not deliver on that, but the series did propel him to viral stardom and built him a career as a free soloist.
Since then he’s made the first free solo ascent of Squawstruck, the longest sport climb in America, he’s soloed as hard as 5.12b/c, and he’s taken some of the world’s best climbers with him.
Today, he joins Josh to talk about the mental prep that goes into his daring ascents, and his Stonemasters style rockstar life.
*Patreon Bonus Content (join https://www.patreon.com/testpiece for extended cut):*
- Lincoln’s scariest moments
- The best pro climbers to solo with

Join Patreon: HERE
Follow us on Instagram: HERE
Visit our podcast page: HERE

Boards have become a unique discipline and culture within climbing, so we created a recurring podcast focused on the latest things happening in board climbing and what it means for our sport from industry veterans and board lovers: Michael Rosato from Tension Climbing, Ben Burkhalter, and Joshua Horsley the host of Testpiece.
Patreon Bonus Content (join Patreon for extended cut):
What happened to The Red Board?
Why are spray walls disappearing?
The rules of board climbing

SHOW NOTES:
“How Soon Is Now” V15 board climb from Brian squire (@ittsybitsycrimpers): https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXPvQxXEu9S/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Board Lords 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJJkEcgmbpg&list=PLkr0-jfrZvVmGVkSoE_f-L_2XYGxnI4kz&index=9

Join Patreon: HERE
Follow us on Instagram: HERE
Visit our podcast page: HERE

This episode originally aired as a Patreon exclusive on December 6, 2025.

After a battle with conditions, injuries, and a heartbreaking dab, Noah Wheeler just sent Burden Of Dreams V17/9A. This week we revisit his first trip to Finland with Hamish McArthur, and Tension Climbing's Michael Rosato, where they checked out Burden, and the infamous Sisu Project.

Join Patreon: HERE
Follow us on Instagram: HERE
Visit our podcast page: HERE