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Psychovertical

83 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratings

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, Alaska, Africa and Antarctica. He has also crossed Greenland by ski and sailed down Willy Wonka's chocolate river with Johnny Depp. The Psycho Vertical podcasts cover everything from climbing mountains and mental health, to making a living as a creative and overcoming the hurdles of life.

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Episodes

HE#8: Stoves, lockers and climbing partners

March 02, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

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.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/psychovertical Music by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

HE#7: Warm Hands & Feet + Exped Communications

February 18, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

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.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/psychovertical Music by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

HE#7: Warm Hands & Feet + Exped Communications

February 18, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

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.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/psychovertical Music by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 12: Andy Kirkpatrick: Failure

February 13, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 60 MB

Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about issues around failure. Website: andy-kirkpatrick.com Instagram: @psychovertical Twitter: @psychovertical Music by Pogo  Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

HE#6: VBL Socks & Anchors

February 11, 2020 02:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MB

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.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/psychovertical Music by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Higher Education #6: Tips, Questions and advice

February 11, 2020 02:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MB

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.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/psychovertical Music by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

Episode 11: Andy Kirkpatrick: Mountain Molehill

February 05, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about access to the outdoors. Website: andy-kirkpatrick.com Instagram: @psychovertical Twitter: @psychovertical Music by Pogo  Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Higher Education #5: Tips, Questions and advice.

February 03, 2020 18:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

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.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/psychovertical Music by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

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

February 03, 2020 18:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

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.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/psychovertical Music by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 10: Andy Kirkpatrick: Fear

January 30, 2020 12:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

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.com Instagram: @psychovertical Twitter: @psychovertical Music by Pogo  Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Higher Education #4: Tips, Questions and advice, this episode covering gear for the Nose, softshells and more Prusik stuff.

January 28, 2020 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

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.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/psychovertical Music by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

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

January 28, 2020 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MB

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.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/psychovertical Music by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 9: Andy Kirkpatrick: Love

January 26, 2020 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about the difficulties involved with loving a climber (or any obsessive). Website: andy-kirkpatrick.com Instagram: @psychovertical Twitter: @psychovertical Music by Pogo  Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Higher Education #3: Tips, Questions and advice, this episode covering when to dump old ropes

January 21, 2020 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

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.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/psychovertical Music by Pogo Show notes Curry 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 S...

HE#3: Tips

January 21, 2020 01:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

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.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/psychovertical Music by Pogo Show notes Curry 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 S...

Episode 8: Andy Kirkpatrick: The Flame

January 17, 2020 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

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.com Instagram: @psychovertical Twitter: @psychovertical Music by Pogo  Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:...

Higher Education #2: Tips, Questions and advice, this episode covering some Winter camping tips

January 14, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

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.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/psychovertical Music by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

HE#2: Winter Camping tips

January 14, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

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.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/psychovertical Music by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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

January 09, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about meeting his nemesis and alter ego Edward 'Bear' Grylls. Website: https://andy-kirkpatrick.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/psychovertical Music by Pogo (https://pogomix.bandcamp.com) Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

HE#1: The Prusik back-up

January 07, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MB

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.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/psychovertical Music by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/...

Higher Education #1: Tips, Questions and advice, this episode covering the Prusik back-up

January 07, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MB

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.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/psychovertical Music by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical)

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

January 02, 2020 13:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB

Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about happiness in 2020. Website: https://andy-kirkpatrick.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/psychovertical Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/psychovertical/id1489432991 Music by Pogo (https://pogomix.bandcamp.com) Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 6: Andy Kirkpatrick :The absence of misery, random new year thoughts.

January 02, 2020 13:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MB

Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about happiness in 2020. Website: https://andy-kirkpatrick.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/psychovertical Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/psychovertical/id1489432991 Music by Pogo (https://pogomix.bandcamp.com) Support the show

Cracks, post it notes and roadhouse, a chat with Pete Whittaker

December 26, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 62 MB

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.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/psychovertical Music by Pogo Books⁣ Psychovertical Cold Wars Me, Myself & I ⁣1001 Climbing Tips ⁣ ⁣Unknown Pleasures ⁣ ⁣Higher Education  Support the show

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

December 26, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MB

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.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/psychovertical Music by Pogo Books⁣ Psychovertical Cold Wars Me, Myself & I ⁣1001 Climbing Tips ⁣ ⁣Unknown Pleasures ⁣ ⁣Higher Education  Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: https...

Climbing Culture & literature with Jon Barton

December 19, 2019 13:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB

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.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/psychovertical Music by Pogo Support the show

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

December 19, 2019 13:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB

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.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/psychovertical Music by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://r...

Episode 3: Andy Kirkpatrick: Jim Herrington

December 12, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 81.8 MB

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.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/psychovertical Music by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jim Herrington

December 12, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

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.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/psychovertical Music by Pogo Support the show

Episode 2: Andy Kirkpatrick: Staying Alive

December 06, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about his experiences on not dying in the mountains. Website: https://andy-kirkpatrick.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/psychovertical Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/psychovertical/id1489432991 Music by Pogo (https://pogomix.bandcamp.com) Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Staying Alive

December 06, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MB

Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about his experiences on not dying in the mountains. Website: https://andy-kirkpatrick.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/psychovertical Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/psychovertical/id1489432991 Music by Pogo (https://pogomix.bandcamp.com) Support the show

All the world's a stage

November 27, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MB

Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about his career as a performer. Music by Pogo Support the show

Episode 1: Andy Kirkpatrick: All the world's a stage

November 27, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB

Climber, writer and monologist (Google it), Andy Kirkpatrick talks about his career as a performer. Music by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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