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EP 102: Matty Hong — The History of ‘Flex Luthor’, Climbing Waterfalls in Japan, and the Camera as a Gift
EP 102: Matty Hong — The History of ‘Flex Luthor’, Climbing Waterfalls in Japan, and the Camera as a Gift
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Length:
122 minutes
Released:
Jan 17, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Matty Hong is a professional rock climber, photographer, and filmmaker. We talked about what it was like to grow up in a climbing family, about making the first repeat of ‘Flex Luthor’ 5.15b as well as a history of the route and his thoughts on the grade, training for sport climbing projects on his home wall, climbing waterfalls in Japan, and balancing photography and filmmaking with climbing.Check out Chalk Cartel:chalkcartel.comUse code "NUGGET" at checkout for 20% off your next order!Check out PhysiVantage:physivantage.com (link includes 15% off coupon)Use code "NUGGET15" at checkout for 15% off your next order!We are supported by these amazing BIG GIVERS:Bryan Fast, Leo Franchi, Michael Roy, David Lahaie, Robert Freehill, and Jeremiah JohnsonBecome a Patron:patreon.com/thenuggetclimbingShow Notes: thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/matty-hongNuggets:0:05:51 – How Matty listens to podcasts0:08:53 – Growing up in a climbing family, and his connection with his parents0:13:10 – What his parents have instilled in him as a climber, and keeping the ego in check0:15:23 – Early milestones in Matty’s climbing0:18:41 – Loving all of the challenges and variety to be found in climbing0:20:41 – Second-guessing the path, being grateful for climbing, and having a beginner’s mindset with photography and filmmaking0:24:43 – Trying ‘Flex Luthor’ for a year, and the history of the route0:30:26 – Meeting Matty up at the Fortress, and his process on ‘Flex Luthor’0:40:45 – Patron question from Landolini: How likely is it that Tommy climbed 9b (5.15b)?0:48:51 – Matty’s thoughts on grading0:51:55 – Matty’s most memorable climbing achievements0:53:53 – Climbing waterfalls in Japan with Yuji Hirayama1:01:31 – Thoughts on adventure climbing, and his trip to India1:06:19 – Matty’s campus board and home wall1:09:29 – How Matty trained for ‘Flex Luthor’ on his home wall, and his relaxed approach to training1:19:46 – Patron question from Adriel: Any tips for using bouldering as training for sport climbing? (And more about his training for Flex)1:24:02 – Why Matty thinks sport climbing in a gym (vs. bouldering) is a waste of time1:25:54 – Sport climbing is a strategy-based puzzle1:28:37 – Goals and challenges1:31:09 – Patron question from Ben: Do you have any bouldering or trad goals?1:35:08 – Patron question from One_rocky_boi: How does Matty balance photography and filmmaking with climbing?1:43:14 – The camera as a gift1:45:03 – Matty’s proudest photos, and the challenges in filmmaking1:49:39 – What’s next?1:54:11 – Nocturne Op 62 No 1 in B (Performed by Matty Hong)
Released:
Jan 17, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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