The Rich Roll Podcast Life After Free Solo: Alex Honnold On Risk Post Kids, Transcending Fear, Parenting, The Devil’s Climb, & More
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Oct 14, 2024 
Alex Honnold, a global climbing icon and founder of the Honnold Foundation, shares his insights on the balance between extreme sports and fatherhood. He discusses his transformative journey, including a daring 2,600-mile climb of Alaska's Devil's Thumb. The conversation covers his evolving views on risk, environmental activism, and the impact of parenting on personal adventures. With his trademark wit, Alex also tackles listener questions about ethics in climbing and shares humorous anecdotes about life's simple pleasures.
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Honnold's Letterman Interview
- Alex Honnold recounts a live interview with David Letterman.
- He initially couldn't discern when Letterman was joking due to his dry humor.
Dry Humor Concerns
- Both Honnold and Letterman share a dry, blunt communication style.
- This similarity initially caused concern among Honnold's friends.
Letterman's Mountain Culture Passion
- David Letterman's passion for mountain culture contributed to the interview's success.
- Despite not being a climber, Letterman showed genuine enthusiasm.