Pete is a commentator and MC who has commentated for several world cups and North American elite competitions. In this episode, we’ll learn about the art of MCing, times he’s gotten flamed online as a commentator, and we get a lot of insight into the financials of broadcast and climbing as a sport, including the best argument I’ve heard yet for why Eurosport is a good deal. It’s clear to me in this episode that Pete is a huge proponent of growing the climbing community and his passion really shines through!
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Timestamps of discussion topics
Timestamps of discussion topics
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Mad Rock Shoutout!!
2:13 - Climbing in 1 World Cup
8:15 - Deciding not to be a dirtbag climber
11:13 - The art of MCing
15:13 - Is MCing or commentary more fun?
18:58 - The price of broadcasting
21:06 - Getting yelled at for commentary
27:03 - SLC world cup v6 boulders
37:41 - How to trick top climbers with holds
39:43 - The value of non-IFSC comps
46:26 - Cost of putting together Dockmasters
51:41 - Punk Rock Masters' crazy $50k cash purse
59:52 - Are climbers cheapskates?!
1:11:37 - IG Q: Are dynamic moves a good way to make climbing more mainstream?
1:16:26 - IG Q: What do you want to be remembered for?
1:17:51 - IG Q: What's your current relationship with CEC?
1:24:49 - IG Q: What's your golf handicap?
1:29:01 - Climbers need to be promoting climbers!
1:34:55 - Closing thoughts + where to find Pete
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