CIA - Climbing Intelligence Agency
Episodes
CIA - Interrogation of Alex Megos
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
CIA - Interrogation of Rosa Rekar
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 sh...
CIA - Interrogation of Jacopo Larcher
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jacopo Larcher is one of the most accomplished allround climbers in the World.Trad: 9a (at least) and E11Sport: 9a+Boulder: 8B+Multi pitch: 8b+ (many)...
CIA - Interrogation of Nicolai Užnik
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 signifi...
CIA - Interrogation of Mélissa Le Nevé
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
About her youth, World Cup career, Action Directe, Dreamtime, projecting, paragliding, life, training and more...like bench.By and with: Björn Pohl &...
CIA - Interrogation of Charles Albert
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
CIA - Interrogation of Nalle Hukkataival (2015)
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 wh...
CIA - Interrogation of Jon Glassberg
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with award winning cinematographer/photographer Jon Glassberg, founder of Louder than 11. Some of the topics: The early, wild days. Traini...
CIA - Interrogation of Noah Wheeler
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 mu...
CIA - Interrogation of Charlie Schreiber
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Schrieber: - Climber - Coach - Routesetter - Innovator - Thinker We talk about...a lot of things. Interesting things worth listening to for s...
CIA - Interrogation of Hannes Puman
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Training, competitions, projects, future plans and, of course, his adventures in Yosemite where he, among A LOT of other things became the first to cl...
CIA - Interrogation of Hannes Van Duysen
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Belgian Olympian Hannes Van Duysen. - Morning routines - Es Pontàs and the DWS experience - Future plans - World Cup and Olympics - Knee-p...
CIA - Interrogation of Louis Parkinson
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 me...
CIA - Interrogation of Toby Roberts
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We interrogate Olympic Champion Toby Roberts about everything from his Bench PB to his Olympic experience. Highs and lows, Olympics, Training, Competi...
CIA - Interrogation of Sam Avezou
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
CIA - Interrogation of Hamish McArthur
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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' ...
CIA - Interrogation of Sam Watson, the fastest climber in the World
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 NO...
CIA - Interrogation of Magnus Midtbø
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We interrogate YouTube Legend Magnus Midtbø. - Background - Magnus' climbing career - Highs and lows of the YouTube channel - Favorite guests and dre...
CIA - Interrogation of Jesse Grupper
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse Grupper about: - Paris Olympics - Training - Setting goals - Balancing passions - Past and future - More By and with the CIA: Björn Pohl & Vla...
CIA - Interrogation of Oceana Mackenzie
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Soon to be double Olympian Oceana Mackenzie about competitions, training, pressure, sisters, life on the road, gym culture and a lot more. By and with...
CIA - Interrogation of Stefano Ghisolfi
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stefano Ghisolfi about: Burden of Dreams Silence Competitions Olympics More... By and with the CIA: Björn Pohl & Vladek Zumr
CIA - Interrogation of Jakob Schubert
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're at all into climbing, Jakob Schubert really doesn't need an introduction. Six World Championship titles, multiple overall WC winner, Olympic...
CIA - Interrogation of Benjamin Hartmann
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Finally we had the pleasure of interrogating Benjamin Hartmann, Boulder coach for Team Japan! All the secrets of Team Japan's success! History, traini...
CIA - Interrogation of Siebe Vanhee
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An interview with allround master Siebe Vanhee from Belgium. We cover a lot of topics including the early years, how Siebe found trad climbing, Dawn w...
CIA - Interrogation of Adam Ondra, the Alpha and the Omega
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A long and in depth interview with the best climber in the world: Adam Ondra. Covering topics like Project Big and the inherent frustration of project...
CIA - Interrogation of Simon Lorenzi
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everything about Soudain Seul and Alphane. The ups, downs and finally ups. Training, Olympics and speculations about the future. By and with: Björn ...
CIA: Interrogation of Marco Scolaris
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A one hour interview with iFSC President Marco Scolaris. From how his climbing life began to why he became so deeply involved in competition climbing,...
CIA - interrogation of Ali Baratz
26 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
CIA - interrogation of Ali Baratz by CIA - Climbing Intelligence Agency
CIA - Mejdi Schalck interrogation
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to the young French star Mejdi Schalck. The season, training, Olympics, questions from Instagram and much more. By and with: Björn Pohl & Vla...
CIA - Luka Potočar interrogation
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We interrogate Luka Potočar from Slovenia. World Cup Champion Lead 2022 Silver World Championships Lead 2021 Silver European Championships Lead 2022 ...
Not quite everything about climbing shoes, but still a lot, with Nathan Hoette.
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is done in cooperation with Klätterkanalen, so instead of Björn Pohl & Vladek Zumr from the CIA, it's Björn & Robert Rundin from Klät...
CIA: Interrogation of Roman Krajnik
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk with Roman Krajnik, one of the most expereinced and best climbing coaches on the planet. Roman is currently the coach of Janja Garnbret, just ...
NEW: CIA - Natalia Grossman interrogation
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We interview Natalia Grossman about her (successful) attempts to dominate the Boulder World Cup. We received SO many questions on Instagram, so there ...
NEW: CIA - Will Bosi interrogation
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We interrogate Will Bosi about his suspicious trip to the Czech Republic, his activities in Britain, training, competitions, skin, plans for the futur...
NEW: CIA - Sean Bailey interrogation
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An interview with Sean Bailey. By and with Björn Pohl & Vladek Zumr. [email protected]
Alex Megos interview from 2016
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Ledge archives
Jimmy Webb interview from 2016
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in Helsinki Finland in 2016. The Ledge archives.
Ines Papert interview from 2016
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From The Ledge Podcast's archive.
Chris Sharma interview from 2016
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another one from The Ledge podcast's archive.
Alex Honnold interview from 2016
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Done in Chamonix (The Ledge Podcast)
Jerry Moffatt interview from 2017
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An interview from back in 2017 (The Ledge Podcast).
NEW: CIA - Colin Duffy interview
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An interview with Colin Duffy about the past, present and future, but mostly the Meiringen World Cup.
NEW: CIA - Nathaniel Coleman
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We interview Olympic Silver medalist Nathaniel Coleman.
Daniel Woods & Dave Graham interview
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The classic late night talk with Daniel Woods and Dave Graham is back online. Recorded in the wee hours in a hotel lobby in Helsinki, Finland in April...