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Andrew Kirkpatrick is a British mountaineer, award-winning author and film-maker, TV and movie safety advisor, and monologist. He is best known as a big wall climber, having scaled Yosemite's El Capitan 30+ times, including five solo ascents, and two one day ascents, as well as climbing in Patagonia…

Andy Kirkpatrick

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    EP-40 Q&AB Thoughts on belaying

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 59:05


    Andy Kirkpatrick talks about the ups and downs of belaying.Music by PogoSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    EP - 39 Q&A Leeper hooks, bounce testing and shunt issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 61:34


    Andy Kirkpatrick talks about using Leeper cams hooks for protection, bounce testing and issues around the shunt.Top Rope Solo with Petzl Shunt CAN Kill You - the Scorpion CatchRappelling HacksMusic by PogoSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    EP - 38 Q&A Skis and Winter Axes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 78:35


    Andy Kirkpatrick takes two questions, one on skis, the other on winter axes.Music by PogoSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    EP - 37 Driving Missed Crazy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2021 61:15


    Andy Kirkpatrick takes you on a magical mystery tour of the South Coast of England.Music by PogoSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    EP-36 Regrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 53:13


    Life from a couch. A brief ramble on regret.Music by PogoSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    EP-35.1 Addendum

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 32:24


    A brief follow-up to EP 35.Fact Check: https://factcheck.afp.comMusic by PogoSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    EP-35 COP-out

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 58:58


    Andy Kirkpatrick talks a little more about life on the road, his view on environmental realism, and how to achieve a greater level of freedom in your life. Warning: this episode contains strong language.Website: andy-kirkpatrick.comMusic by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    EP-34 Driving Lessons

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 71:39


    Andy Kirkpatrick talks about the trials of being on tour and the problems with dealing with an increasingly sensitive audience. Warning: this episode contains strong language.Website: andy-kirkpatrick.comMusic by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    EP-33 Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2021 51:45


    Andy Kirkpatrick reflects on the issue of fear. Warning: this episode contains strong language.Website: andy-kirkpatrick.comMusic by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    EP-32 Melting Snow

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 84:17


    Andy Kirkpatrick goes through his latest Substack piece on melting water.Substack: Snow Melting NaziWarning: this episode contains strong language.Website: andy-kirkpatrick.comMusic by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    EP-31 What is a climber?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 75:00


    Andy Kirkpatrick asks the question, what is a climber?Youtube Video: Roraima, Lost World 1974Warning: this episode contains strong language.Website: andy-kirkpatrick.comMusic by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    EP-30 "My Deepest Pain"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 30:22


    Andy Kirkpatrick responds to AAC CEO Mitsu Iwasaki's piece in Climbing, “The Climbing Community Has Been the Source Of My Deepest Pain:” Warning: this episode contains strong language.Website: andy-kirkpatrick.comMusic by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    EP 29 Doug Scott

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 51:32


    Andy Kirkpatrick talks about his dealings with Doug Scott.Warning: this episode contains strong language.Website: andy-kirkpatrick.comMusic by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    EP 28 Hooks

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 78:40


    Andy Kirkpatrick talks about skyhooks, the buttplug of outdoor gear!LinksHonestly with Barri Weiss`Mnemosyne E9 6c by Dave MacleodWarning: this episode contains strong language.Website: andy-kirkpatrick.comMusic by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    EP 27 - Strength Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 74:07


    Andy Kirkpatrick talks about strength training, Steve House, Mark Rippetoe and Pavel Tsatsouline.Warning: this episode contains strong language. Website: andy-kirkpatrick.comMusic by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    EP 26 – Anxiety, Bad Belays and Dot Com Boom.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 42:11


    Andy Kirkpatrick catches up.Warning: this episode contains adult content. Website: andy-kirkpatrick.comMusic by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    Episode 25: Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 121:06


    Andy Kirkpatrick catches up with all his listener questions.Warning: this episode contains adult content. Website: andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: @psychoverticalTwitter: @psychoverticalMusic by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    Episode 24: Mind your Head

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 67:35


    Andy Kirkpatrick talks about the head.Warning: this episode contains adult content. Website: andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: @psychoverticalTwitter: @psychoverticalMusic by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    Episode 23: Noah's Ark

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 55:01


    Andy Kirkpatrick returns from the wilderness with Noah.Website: andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: @psychoverticalTwitter: @psychoverticalMusic by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    Episode 22: Andy Kirkpatrick: Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 51:30


    Andy Kirkpatrick shares his thoughts on the subject of food. Website: andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: @psychoverticalTwitter: @psychoverticalMusic by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    Episode 21: Andy Kirkpatrick: Resilience

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 69:13


    Andy Kirkpatrick shares his thoughts on the subject of resilience. Website: andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: @psychoverticalTwitter: @psychoverticalMusic by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    Episode 20: Andy Kirkpatrick: Catch Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 60:49


    Andy Kirkpatrick returns with more shite and waffle.Website: andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: @psychoverticalTwitter: @psychoverticalMusic by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    Episode 19: Andy Kirkpatrick talks to Hazel Findlay

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 99:33


    Andy Kirkpatrick talks to climber and coach Hazel Findlay.Hazel's Website: https://www.hazel-findlay.com/Website: andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: @psychoverticalTwitter: @psychoverticalMusic by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    HE#11: Climbing in the rain, sewing machines and places to escape

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 71:44


    Climbing in the rain, sewing machines and places to escape If you'd like to ask a question then contact Andy through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or his website.Website: https://andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/psychoverticalMusic by PogoSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    Episode 18: Andy Kirkpatrick talks to Pete Rhodes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 96:58


    Andy Kirkpatrick talks to Pete Rhodes, big wall climber, runner and now ocean rower.Pete's Website: https://rownorthatlantic.com/journeyWebsite: andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: @psychoverticalTwitter: @psychoverticalMusic by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    Episode 17: Andy Kirkpatrick: Time, Quentin Crisp and Queen Maud Land

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 61:27


    Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about time, Quentin Crisp and Queen Maud LandWebsite: andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: @psychoverticalTwitter: @psychoverticalMusic by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    HE#10: Hemorrhoids, being roped together and how to climb snow.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2020 79:33


    On this episode, hemorrhoids, being roped together and how to climb snow.If you'd like to ask a question then contact Andy through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or his website.Website: https://andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/psychoverticalMusic by PogoSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    Episode 16: Andy Kirkpatrick: A Piece of Wood.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 40:09


    Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about writing.Website: andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: @psychoverticalTwitter: @psychoverticalMusic by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    HE#9: Climbing as a three, portaledges and learning.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 54:54


    On this episode, Andy talks about Climbing as a three, portaledges and learning.If you'd like to ask a question then contact Andy through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or his website.Website: https://andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/psychoverticalMusic by PogoSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    Episode 15: Andy Kirkpatrick: the Sea.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 59:40


    Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about writing.Audio from Kelly Cordes: https://kellycordes.comWebsite: andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: @psychoverticalTwitter: @psychoverticalMusic by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    Episode 14: Andy Kirkpatrick: Holy water, sucking teeth and sleeping mats

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2020 57:17


    Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about trash, partners and obsessions.Website: andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: @psychoverticalTwitter: @psychoverticalMusic by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    Episode 13: Andy Kirkpatrick: Partners, trash and obession

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2020 70:40


    Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about trash, partners and obsessions.Website: andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: @psychoverticalTwitter: @psychoverticalMusic by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    HE#8: Stoves, lockers and climbing partners

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 38:48


    On this episode, Andy talks about stoves for travel, auto lockers and finding partners.If you'd like to ask a question then contact Andy through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or his website.Website: https://andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/psychoverticalMusic by PogoSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    HE#7: Warm Hands & Feet + Exped Communications

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 36:49


    On this episode, Andy talks about keeping your hands and feet warm, as well as communication technology.If you'd like to ask a question then contact Andy through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or his website.Website: https://andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/psychoverticalMusic by PogoSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    Episode 12: Andy Kirkpatrick: Failure

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 65:31


    Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about issues around failure.Website: andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: @psychoverticalTwitter: @psychoverticalMusic by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    HE#6: VBL Socks & Anchors

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 55:32


    On this episode, Andy talks about mountain tents, VBL socks and anchors.If you'd like to ask a question then contact Andy through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or his website.Website: https://andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/psychoverticalMusic by PogoSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    Episode 11: Andy Kirkpatrick: Mountain Molehill

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 63:55


    Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about access to the outdoors.Website: andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: @psychoverticalTwitter: @psychoverticalMusic by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    HE#5: Unsexy Underwear, Pee bottles and Rope Twists

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 49:16


    On this episode, Andy talks about unsexy underwear, pee bottles and not getting your ropes in a twist.If you'd like to ask a question then contact Andy through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or his website.Website: https://andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/psychoverticalMusic by PogoSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    Episode 10: Andy Kirkpatrick: Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 48:26


    Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about the fear of easy things.BBC FourThought: "Risky Play"BBC The Digital Human: "Friction"Website: andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: @psychoverticalTwitter: @psychoverticalMusic by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    HE#4: Gear for the Nose, Softshells and more Prusik stuff.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 45:03


    Miniseries from climber and writer Andy Kirkpatrick where he answers questions and tries to make the climbing world a safer place.If you'd like to ask a question then contact Andy through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or his website.Website: https://andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/psychoverticalMusic by PogoSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    Episode 9: Andy Kirkpatrick: Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2020 53:30


    Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about the difficulties involved with loving a climber (or any obsessive). Website: andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: @psychoverticalTwitter: @psychoverticalMusic by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    HE#3: Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 32:05


    Miniseries from climber and writer Andy Kirkpatrick where he answers questions and tries to make the climbing world a safer place.If you'd like to ask a question then contact Andy through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or his website.Website: https://andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/psychoverticalMusic by PogoShow notesCurry recipe from Swasthi's website (also try out the butter chicken).Link to Mark Rip's Starting Strength site, also check out Mark's Starting Strength: Barbell Training book.Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    Episode 8: Andy Kirkpatrick: The Flame

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 46:40


    Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about how to help motivate people who have passion and drive while also trying to hold them back from killing themselves trying.The post featured in this podcast is "Little Anita needs to fly"Website: andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: @psychoverticalTwitter: @psychoverticalMusic by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    HE#2: Winter Camping tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 17:35


    Miniseries from climber and writer Andy Kirkpatrick where he answers questions and tries to make the climbing world a safer place.If you'd like to ask a question then contact Andy through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or his website.Website: https://andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/psychoverticalMusic by PogoSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    Episode 7: Andy Kirkpatrick: Me and Bear Grylls, a love story.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 66:00


    Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about meeting his nemesis and alter ego Edward 'Bear' Grylls.Website: https://andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/psychoverticalMusic by Pogo (https://pogomix.bandcamp.com)Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    HE#1: The Prusik back-up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 25:00


    A new mini series from climber and writer Andy Kirkpatrick where he answers questions and tries to make the climbing world a safer place.If you'd like to ask a question then contact Andy through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or his website.Website: https://andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/psychoverticalMusic by PogoSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    Episode 6: Andy Kirkpatrick : Happiness (or the absence of misery).

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2020 59:42


    Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about happiness in 2020.Website: https://andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/psychoverticalItunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/psychovertical/id1489432991Music by Pogo (https://pogomix.bandcamp.com)Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    Episode 5: Andy Kirkpatrick: Cracks, post it notes and roadhouse, a chat with Pete Whittaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2019 90:14


    Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks to climber Pete Whittaker about a wide range of subjects, including crack climbing, soloing and post-it-note personalities. Website: https://andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/psychoverticalMusic by PogoBooks⁣PsychoverticalCold WarsMe, Myself & I⁣1001 Climbing Tips ⁣⁣Unknown Pleasures ⁣⁣Higher Education Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    Episode 4: Andy Kirkpatrick: Climbing Culture & literature with Jon Barton

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 58:32


    Climber and writer Andy Kirkpatrick talks to publisher Jon Barton (Vertebrate Publishing) about the state of climbing and mountaineering literature, including the trials of publishing, its history and culture, and advice on how to get your book in print.Website: https://andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/psychoverticalMusic by PogoSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    Episode 3: Andy Kirkpatrick: Jim Herrington

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 89:18


    Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks to climber and photographer Jim Herrington about a wide range of subjects, including mastery, money and Dolly Parton.Website: https://andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/psychoverticalMusic by PogoSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

    Episode 2: Andy Kirkpatrick: Staying Alive

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 67:25


    Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about his experiences on not dying in the mountains.Website: https://andy-kirkpatrick.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/psychoverticalItunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/psychovertical/id1489432991Music by Pogo (https://pogomix.bandcamp.com)Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

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