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#1189 - Alex Honnold

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#1189 - Alex Honnold

The Joe Rogan Experience

2018/10/25
The Joe Rogan Experience

The Joe Rogan Experience

2018/10/25
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Alex Honnold is a big wall free solo climber. A documentary feature film titled "Free Solo" captures his record setting ascent of El Capitan, and it can be seen now in movie theaters all over. http://www.honnoldfoundation.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Highlights

In this wide-ranging conversation, Alex Honnold reflects on the physical and mental demands of free solo climbing, the impact of fame, and how he continues to push the limits of human performance. From the intricacies of climbing grades to the broader implications of risk, aging, and environmental responsibility, the discussion dives deep into the mindset of one of the world's most accomplished climbers.
04:40
Cleared schedule and eliminated distractions before El Capitan ascent
09:09
Alex Honnold's film tour contrasts with his quiet climbing lifestyle.
16:00
Las Vegas offers accessible climbing, low cost of living, and minimal traffic.
22:22
AlphaBrain studies showed improvements in verbal memory and reaction time
27:13
A woman in a burqa climbs speed routes with remarkable skill.
36:00
The world's hardest climb is rated 15D, done by a Czech climber in a Norwegian cave.
44:42
Offering $100 to his daughter as climbing motivation
46:59
Floyd Mayweather's absence from world-class boxing competition
53:50
The speaker finds bull riding culturally acceptable yet cruel, with riders suffering severe injuries.
57:50
The speakers find the events outside the McGregor vs. Khabib fight outrageous
1:16:33
Solar energy will inevitably power the Earth in the next 100 years.

Chapters

The Mind and Body of a Free Solo Climber
00:00
From Climber to Celebrity: Media Fame and Antarctic Adventures
07:03
Las Vegas and the Search for Climbing-Friendly Lifestyles
15:59
Evolving Nutrition and Health with Age
17:46
Drugs, Competitions, and the High Stakes of Speed Climbing
25:05
Decoding Climbing Grades and the Sport's Origins
33:42
Legends of Climbing: Records, Routines, and Motivation
38:16
Aging Athletes and the Physical Toll of Extreme Sports
46:59
Risk, Injury, and Culture in Extreme Sports
51:42
Free Soloing, Combat Sports, and the Art of Climbing
57:50
El Capitan, Environmentalism, and Life After the Climb
1:01:49

Transcript

Alex Honnold: should I do headphones? It doesn't matter. Joe Rogan: Yeah, I like headphones. Alex Honnold: I kind of hate hearing myself that a lot, though. Joe Rogan: Why you sound good? Why do you hate hearing yourself? Do you try to pull this sucker ...