Alex Honnold’s Latest INSANE Adventure (+ Listener AMA) | Rich Roll Podcast

Alex Honnold is a global climbing icon and the protagonist in the Oscar-winning documentary “Free Solo.” We discuss his recent Devil’s Thumb expedition, evolving risk calculus, actionable insights on balancing adventure with fatherhood, environmental activism, and more. READ MORE👉🏾 https://bit.ly/richroll864 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich This Episode Is Brought To You By... ON Check out my favorite running shoes, apparel, & more 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/on2024 Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/rrpsponsors LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:46 Interview with David Letterman 00:08:14 Blending Adventure with Parenthood 00:10:18 Current Climbing Goals 00:12:08 Devil's Thumb Expedition 00:14:02 Climbing with Tommy Caldwell 00:14:58 Tommy Caldwell's Legacy 00:15:44 Preparation for Free Solo 00:16:11 Tommy's Kidnapping Story 00:19:49 Tommy's Injury and Recovery 00:21:05 Supporting Tommy's Comeback 00:22:24 Endurance and Climbing 00:25:26 Training Routine 00:26:38 Climbing Community in Vegas 00:27:02 AD BREAK 1 00:28:20 Documentary Insights 00:29:21 Maturing Perspective 00:31:56 Empathy and Growth 00:32:32 Discussion on the Devil's Thumb Expedition 00:33:01 Environmental Impact and Awareness 00:34:08 Reflection on Environmental Degradation 00:35:17 Documentary Limitations 00:35:45 Climbers as Environmental Voices 00:37:16 Realizations from the Bike Journey 00:38:23 Impact on Honnold Foundation Stewardship 00:39:16 Changes in Glacial Landscapes 00:41:33 Route Decisions on the Mountain 00:42:59 Drone Filming Experience 00:46:02 Role as Executive Producer 00:47:03 Future of Climbing Documentaries 00:49:20 Solar Projects in the Amazon 00:50:09 Grid-Tied Solar for Education 00:51:14 Funding Challenges for Solar Projects 00:51:47 Community Revitalization through Power 00:53:30 The Importance of Effort 00:54:40 Parenting and Personal Growth 00:58:07 Projecting Fears onto Children 01:00:16 Parenting Beyond Control 01:02:27 Ad Break 2 01:03:33 Audience Q&A Segment 01:04:56 Rucking Enthusiasm 01:07:37 Water Bottle Life Cycle 01:08:24 Sustainability Habits 01:09:21 Underrated Superpowers 01:10:51 Impressive Non-Climbing Athletes 01:12:37 Olympics Participation 01:13:42 Speed Climbing Perspectives 01:16:08 Cravings and Food 01:19:29 Balancing Family and Work 01:21:10 Climbing Movie Experience 01:21:53 Accurate Climbing Movies 01:23:33 Celebrity Encounters 01:24:27 Corporate Near-Death Stories 01:26:00 Guilty Pleasures 01:26:55 Fear and the Amygdala 01:32:07 Daily Workout Routine 01:32:17 Alternative Pursuits 01:32:26 Climate Change Impact 01:34:01 Parenting Philosophy 01:34:22 Encouraging Passion 01:35:31 Reflections on Climbing Career 01:36:52 The Gift of Climbing 01:37:27 Future of Climbing Passion 01:37:51 Chill Time Thoughts 01:38:00 Final thoughts CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/ ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/ ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/ ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/ ✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll FILMED AND EDITED BY DAN DRAKE https://www.dandrake333.com/ * * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 2630 Conejo Spectrum St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #richrollpodcast