

E58: Hamish Potokar - Philosophising about climbing and Spotter magazine
18 snips Aug 9, 2023
Hamish Potokar, a talented climber with an open mind to experience life outside of climbing, discusses his motivations behind Spotter magazine and the complexities of not pursuing a professional climbing career. The speakers also explore the concepts of self-compassion, happiness, and social media in relation to climbing, as well as their nostalgia for old climbing magazines. They delve into the creation of Spotter magazine and its aim to portray climbing characters often missed by social media. Additionally, they discuss various climbing terms, the process of naming their magazine, and the excitement and pressure of upcoming climbing trips and article deadlines.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
A Discussion with a Philosophical Climber
02:03 • 2min
Family Dynamics and Climbing
04:20 • 23min
The Importance of Self-Compassion in Climbing
26:50 • 11min
The Relationship Between Climbing and Happiness
38:08 • 19min
Defining Social Media
57:17 • 6min
Discussing the Motivation behind Spotter Magazine and Its Aim to Portray Climbing Characters
01:03:00 • 2min
Nostalgia for Old Climbing Magazines
01:04:54 • 10min
Exploring Climbing Terms and Spotter Magazine Content
01:15:01 • 2min
The Name Game
01:17:04 • 22min
Feedback and Reading a Passage
01:39:08 • 3min
The Excitement of Climbing and Pressure to Finish an Article
01:41:47 • 6min