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#187 Sean Bailey — America’s Hardest Climb, Building The Perfect Gym, and Searching For Something Even Harder
1 hour 14 minutes Posted Apr 6, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
Intro
Duality of Man 5.15d
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Next Gen Climbing Gym
Searching For The Next Project
How To Go From Good To Great
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After 2 insane years, Sean Bailey is back on the pod.

In this episode we break down Sean's hardest ascent to date, Duality of Man (5.15d) and the philosophy behind Next Gen, the new gym helmed by Sean and Nonaka Miho.


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  • Is V17 or 5.15d harder?
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  • Will Sean ever compete again?
  • Why has no one repeated any of the proposed 15d’s?


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