Whatever It Takes: A Sports Podcast

In this episode, I chat with Jeremy Arntz, who you probably know as sleepeatclimbrepeat on Instagram. We talk about his current climbing goals, why he started his Instagram account and the tips that have helped his climbing the most. If you are a new listener to Whatever It Takes, I would love to hear from you.  Please visit www.chalkedclimber.com to learn more about the podcast and my climbing blog where I talk about all things climbing.   In this episode, some of the questions we discuss: So how long have you been climbing now Jeremy? How did you get introduced to climbing? What was the biggest setback to your climbing and how did you get through it? What’s your favorite part of climbing? What climbers do you look up to? What are some of your climbing goals? What are some of the tips that have helped you the most in your climbing? How would you describe yourself in three words? What would you say is your proudest accomplishment? (Doesn’t have to be climbing) What do you do outside of climbing? What future climbing plans do you have? What was the reason for starting your Instagram account? What are some of your favorite experiences or opportunities you have had since starting your account? What plans do you have in the near future for the account? In 5 years where do you want to be with the account and your climbing? As we wrap up the interview, I would love to give you the stage, what is something that has stuck with you over the years? It can be a quote, sentiment, favorite story/moment, a value.   Follow our Podcast Whatever It Takes Itunes and wherever you love to listen to podcasts. New episodes every Monday. Consider leaving a Rating and Review for the podcast on iTunes. It only takes a minute and greatly helps this podcast reach more people. Follow our Host Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/chalked.climber/] to follow along with my climbing journey and for spectacular motivational climbing videos with practical applications for you. Join the Conversation My favorite part of creating this podcast, my daily blog, and posting on Instagram is being able to meet and talk to climbers and sports enthusiasts from around the world. So I’d love the chance to talk, just email me [Chalked.climber@gmail.com] or Direct Message me on Instagram.

In this episode, I chat with Liam Lonsdale, one of the top climbing photographers and presenters about some of his favorite moments from 2018, some tips for climbing photographers, and what he loves about his career. To start the interview, we play one word, one minute, so Liam has one minute to answer as many questions as possible using only one word to answer each. If you are a new listener to Whatever It Takes, I would love to hear from you.  Please visit www.chalkedclimber.com to learn more about the podcast and my climbing blog where I talk about all things climbing.   In this episode, some of the questions we discuss: How did you get introduced to climbing? How often do you get to climb? Let’s look back to 2018, What were some of your favorite moments from 2018? What climbers do you look up to? Do you get to climb with some of the pros before or after competitions? What climbing moments stick out to you over your years of presenting competitions? So now let’s change direction, and talk a little about photography, How long have you been a photographer? Do you mainly do climbing photography or other types of photography as well? What do you love about climbing photography? How do you balance all your jobs, traveling, and climbing? What are your favorite places to climb or take pictures of around the world? What are some tips for new climbing photographers? What is the hardest setback to your career and how did you get through it? How would you describe yourself in three words? What is your favorite part about your career? What climbing events do you have coming up?   Follow our Podcast Whatever It Takes Itunes and wherever you love to listen to podcasts. New episodes every Monday. Consider leaving a Rating and Review for the podcast on iTunes. It only takes a minute and greatly helps this podcast reach more people. Follow our Host Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/chalked.climber/] to follow along with my climbing journey and for spectacular motivational climbing videos with practical applications for you. Join the Conversation My favorite part of creating this podcast, my daily blog, and posting on Instagram is being able to meet and talk to climbers and sports enthusiasts from around the world. So I’d love the chance to talk, just email me [Chalked.climber@gmail.com] or Direct Message me on Instagram.

Stoked to be back! In this episode,  I talk with Jackie Hueftle, one of the most experienced route setters in the USA. We have a great chat about competition route setting and all the thought that goes into it from the route setters and so much more.SHOW NOTES

In this episode, We continue our chat with Keenan Takahashi, a v15 outdoor rock climber. Keenan discusses how social media is affecting climbing, the first V10 he has climbed, and if he has taken any bad falls. The interview starts with the an amazing send story from Keenan. FULL SHOW NOTES

In this episode, Keenan Takahashi, a professional climber, originally from Davis, California. Talks about grades and how climbers should use them, the story of his most meaningful send, how Mellow Climbing got started and so much more. Full Show Notes