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Jun 2023
1h 27m

The Why's of Climbing & Literally Everyt...

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Ah! The joy of being 7,000ft (2,000m) high, holding onto the side of a mountain with no gear, with just your hands and feet clawed on the rock... That's what this week's guest did! Alex Honnold-one of the greatest rock climbers ever-joins Tyler and Markiplier as they discuss life, finding that one thing to get up for, the Oscar winning documentary Free Solo, and a little bit of rock climbing. You don't want to miss the twists and turns this conversation takes, tune in NOW!

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