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Andy Kirkpatrick

Psychovertical

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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, 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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EP-65 Africaaaaa

1 hr 18 min

Andy Kirkpatrick talks about climbing in Africa. Music: Daniel L.K. Caldwell Support: patreon.com/cw/AndyKirkpatrick or andykirkpatrick.substack.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-64 The Noble Art Of Self Destruction

1 hr 9 min

Andy Kirkpatrick talks about old photos, writing and self destruction Music: Daniel L.K. Caldwell Support: patreon.com/cw/AndyKirkpatrick or andykirkpatrick.substack.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-63 NIAD

1 hr 20 min

Andy Kirkpatrick talks about self-talk and the NIAD Music: Daniel L.K. Caldwell Support: patreon.com/cw/AndyKirkpatrick or andykirkpatrick.substack.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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EP-65 Africaaaaa

1 hr 18 min

Andy Kirkpatrick talks about climbing in Africa. Music: Daniel L.K. Caldwell Support: patreon.com/cw/AndyKirkpatrick or andykirkpatrick.substack.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-64 The Noble Art Of Self Destruction

1 hr 9 min

Andy Kirkpatrick talks about old photos, writing and self destruction Music: Daniel L.K. Caldwell Support: patreon.com/cw/AndyKirkpatrick or andykirkpatrick.substack.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-63 NIAD

1 hr 20 min

Andy Kirkpatrick talks about self-talk and the NIAD Music: Daniel L.K. Caldwell Support: patreon.com/cw/AndyKirkpatrick or andykirkpatrick.substack.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-62 Talking, talking, talking (for money)

1 hr 25 min

Andy Kirkpatrick talks talking for money · Music: Daniel L.K. Caldwell Support: patreon.com/cw/AndyKirkpatrick or andykirkpatrick.substack.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-61 Boring

1 hr 8 min

Andy Kirkpatrick talks about something very, very boring. Prospect · Daniel L.K. Caldwell Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-60 Root Canal

55 min

Andy Kirkpatrick is back! (again) Music: Prospect · Daniel L.K. Caldwell Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-59 Mountain Claustrophobia

1 hr 1 min

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EP-58 The Big Wind

56 min

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EP-57 Why We Fail

1 hr 11 min

Andy Kirkpatrick talks about failure. Instagram: @andy_k_climbing Music by Pogo Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-56 Salad

1 hr 14 min

Andy Kirkpatrick talks about salad. Instagram: @andy_k_climbing Music by Pogo Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-55 Night Terrors

1 hr 45 min

Andy Kirkpatrick talks a load of old shite (again). Instagram: @andy_k_climbing Music by Pogo Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-54 Personal Leadership

54 min

Andy Kirkpatrick talks a load of old shite. Instagram: @andy_k_climbing Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-54 First Aid

1 hr 10 min

Andy Kirkpatrick talks about the boring subject of first aid kits for climbers. Instagram: @andy_k_climbing Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-53 Rappel problem solving

1 hr 15 min

Andy Kirkpatrick answers a question on a theoretical rappel problem. Instagram: @andy_k_climbing Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-52 Navigation

1 hr 9 min

Andy Kirkpatrick gives his thoughts on the subject of navigation. Instagram: @andy_k_climbing Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-51 "You only fail if you quit"

1 hr 9 min

Andy Kirkpatrick talks about an eclectic list of subjects. Instagram: @andy_k_climbing Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-50 Parts

1 hr 38 min

Andy Kirkpatrick attempts to answer some questions. Instagram: @andy_k_climbing Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-49 Winter Nonsense

1 hr 11 min

Andy Kirkpatrick talks winter stuff/ Instagram: @andy_k_climbing Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-48 Gram

57 min

Andy Kirkpatrick talks about being 'that guy'. Instagram: @andy_k_climbing Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-47 Corrections

57 min

Andy Kirkpatrick makes some corrections. Instagram: @andy_k_climbing Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-46 Tax Credits

1 hr 1 min

Andy Kirkpatrick talks about single skin tents, and stuff. Instagram: @andy_k_climbing Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP - 45 Just Waffle

37 min

In this week's episode, Andy Kirkpatrick just waffles on. Instagram: @andy_k_climbing Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP - 44 On the Beach

1 hr 16 min

In this week's episode, Andy Kirkpatrick catches up, and talks about climbing holidays. Instagram: @andy_k_climbing Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-43 Denali Advice

1 hr 17 min

In this week's episode, Andy Kirkpatrick gives his thoughts on climbing Denali and general expedition advice. Instagram: @andy_k_climbing Substack: andykirkpatrick.substack.com Music by Pogo Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP - 42 Interview with Pete Kirkpatrick

1 hr 29 min

In this weeks episode, Andy Kirkpatrick talks to RAF mountain rescue legend Pete Kirkpatrick (his dad), about a charmed life. Music by Pogo Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-41 Q&A, sweat, piss and glasses

1 hr 34 min

Andy Kirkpatrick takes some questions. Music by Pogo Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-40 Q&AB Thoughts on belaying

59 min

Andy Kirkpatrick talks about the ups and downs of belaying. Music by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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

1 hr 1 min

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

EP - 38 Q&A Skis and Winter Axes

1 hr 18 min

Andy Kirkpatrick takes two questions, one on skis, the other on winter axes. Music by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP - 37 Driving Missed Crazy

1 hr 1 min

Andy Kirkpatrick takes you on a magical mystery tour of the South Coast of England. Music by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-36 Regrets

53 min

Life from a couch. A brief ramble on regret. Music by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-35.1 Addendum

32 min

A brief follow-up to EP 35. Fact Check: https://factcheck.afp.com Music by Pogo Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-35 COP-out

58 min

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

EP-34 Driving Lessons

1 hr 11 min

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

EP-33 Fear

51 min

Andy Kirkpatrick reflects on the issue of fear. Warning: this episode contains strong language. Website: andy-kirkpatrick.com Music by Pogo  Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-32 Melting Snow

1 hr 24 min

Andy Kirkpatrick goes through his latest Substack piece on melting water. Substack: Snow Melting Nazi Warning: this episode contains strong language. Website: andy-kirkpatrick.com Music by Pogo  Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-31 What is a climber?

1 hr 15 min

Andy Kirkpatrick asks the question, what is a climber? Youtube Video: Roraima, Lost World 1974 Warning: this episode contains strong language. Website: andy-kirkpatrick.com Music by Pogo  Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-30 "My Deepest Pain"

30 min

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

EP 29 Doug Scott

51 min

Andy Kirkpatrick talks about his dealings with Doug Scott. Warning: this episode contains strong language. Website: andy-kirkpatrick.com Music by Pogo  Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP 28 Hooks

1 hr 18 min

Andy Kirkpatrick talks about skyhooks, the buttplug of outdoor gear! Links Honestly with Barri Weiss` Mnemosyne E9 6c by Dave Macleod Warning: this episode contains strong language. Website: andy-kirkpatrick.com Music by Pogo  Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP 27 - Strength Training

1 hr 14 min

Andy Kirkpatrick talks about strength training, Steve House, Mark Rippetoe and Pavel Tsatsouline. Warning: this episode contains strong language. Website: andy-kirkpatrick.com Music by Pogo  Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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

42 min

Andy Kirkpatrick catches up. Warning: this episode contains adult content. Website: andy-kirkpatrick.com Music by Pogo  Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/psychovertical) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 25: Q&A

2 hr 1 min

Andy Kirkpatrick catches up with all his listener questions. Warning: this episode contains adult content. 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

Episode 24: Mind your Head

1 hr 7 min

Andy Kirkpatrick talks about the head. Warning: this episode contains adult content.  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

Episode 23: Noah's Ark

55 min

Andy Kirkpatrick returns from the wilderness with Noah. 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

Episode 22: Andy Kirkpatrick: Food

51 min

Andy Kirkpatrick shares his thoughts on the subject of food. 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

Episode 21: Andy Kirkpatrick: Resilience

1 hr 9 min

Andy Kirkpatrick shares his thoughts on the subject of resilience.  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

Episode 20: Andy Kirkpatrick: Catch Up

1 hr 0 min

Andy Kirkpatrick returns with more shite and waffle. 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

Episode 19: Andy Kirkpatrick talks to Hazel Findlay

1 hr 39 min

Andy Kirkpatrick talks to climber and coach Hazel Findlay. Hazel's Website: https://www.hazel-findlay.com/ 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#11: Climbing in the rain, sewing machines and places to escape

1 hr 11 min

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) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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