If you want to learn the nuts and bolts of all sorts of climbing and alpine activities, Andy Kirkpatrick is the man to listen to. Buy his books, and listen to this. From cold weather camping and skis for mountaineers, to big walling, to figuring out how to plan big routes, to the mindset to get after it, Andy covers it all.

There is great, hard earned climbing information on this podcast, but you have to sift through a ton of tangential nonsense and unashamed problematic narration to get to it. The host has some very conservative opinions about the trans community as well as the dynamics (or very existence) of race issues in the outdoors. He doesn’t seem hateful towards anyone but himself (he’s comically self-deprecating), but he’s not going to be an easy listen for anyone who falls outside of the white-cis identity, or allies to the trans and BIPOC community. And no doubt he would agree with this statement - he seems not to care if he has listeners or not, he just enjoys talking. This is also evident in his patronizing answers to listener questions. Again, some absolute great climbing info here, but listen at the risk of being (at best) turned off with his need to pepper unpopular opinions about race and gender throughout. I’ve personally listened to about 5 episodes and had my fill.

Andy has tons of information. On my way to yosemite I listened to him talk about the differences between each type of aid hook for an hour. If you ever want to get into the nitty gritty of xyz climbing gear or technique, this is a fantastic podcast.

Ostensibly about climbing, but only rarely. I listen to every episode when they come out, even though Andy rambles a lot and can be very unfocused. I think this is why I like it. It is raw and honest. My wife and daughter hate this podcast, but they are American. I’m English, so have better taste.

Just listen and read his website and books if you want to learn about climbing, he has a wealth of knowledge that he shares freely, as well as many opinions laced with humor about life in general.

Andy has a great way of interspersing invaluable climbing tips with his highly entertaining stories from his day to day life and climbing adventures! Anyone with even the slightest interesting in climbing or the outdoors should subscribe!

Great podcast - have listened to each episode and looking forward to more.

So much in each of these episodes. Listened to the first episode about three times with various friends.

Educational if you’re into adventuring, suffering, and failing. Andy keeps his storytelling unfiltered and genuine.

Awesome man and no need to over critique yourself! Peace in the Middle East.

Andy is a unique and hilarious personality and this podcast is a great medium for him to share his insightful, adventurous, and entertaining stories.