Alex Honnold on Free Climbing in Guyana and Studying Frogs

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  • Taken from JRE #1626 w/Alex Honnold:
    open.spotify.com/episode/3Rpr...

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  • @mrbeans2425
    @mrbeans2425 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2598

    "Fear and Excitement are such similar emotions, if you can trick your brain into feeling Fear as Excitement, you will never be afraid of anything" Alex Honnold

    • @davideruggiero8811
      @davideruggiero8811 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      That’s an amazing quote

    • @nonedone2887
      @nonedone2887 2 ปีที่แล้ว +94

      Yea my brain keep doing the opposite

    • @haleyridenour4098
      @haleyridenour4098 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@nonedone2887 😂😂

    • @2sickjay
      @2sickjay 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Exactly what I did when I went skydiving. The day of my jump, I woke up with excitement and hype . I was blasting music while I went to pick up my friend . We kept that energy of “I’m ready, letssss goooooo!!” . So since I kept that excitement turned on , there was no room for fear to creep into me . When I we began flying up, and they opened the door, it got soooo loud and it intimidated me so I had to reintroduce the hyper energy to myself by screaming “Letsssss gooooo!!” Similar to a football game locker room before a championship ! And that gave me the courage to jump with complete excitement and confidence

    • @mrbeans2425
      @mrbeans2425 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@2sickjay yeah. It's so true too. If you can think ba k to a time when you've felt both. They are exactly the same initial feeling. The shock of excitement and the shock of fear are identical.

  • @tclass99
    @tclass99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2301

    Everyone else in the world: “OMG this is crazy... I might actually die here!”
    Alex: “It wasn’t ideal”.

    • @herlockholme7321
      @herlockholme7321 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      LMAO 🤣🤣🤣

    • @samking3875
      @samking3875 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Hahahahahaha....his threshold for risk is insane hey

    • @SlayNorway
      @SlayNorway 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it litteraly just wasnt ideal. nothing more nothing less.

    • @LlibertarianGalt
      @LlibertarianGalt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I remember watching his documentary and a lot of people he knew have died doing what he's doing and he's one mistake away from dying everytime hes on these mountains with no safety ropes.
      Definitely someone here for a good time not a long time!

    • @SLAYERSWINE1
      @SLAYERSWINE1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂

  • @thegroovetube3247
    @thegroovetube3247 ปีที่แล้ว +501

    Not just an exceptional climber, he's also an exceptional communicator

    • @truesight91
      @truesight91 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      First one must find the god within to be exceptional in all ways. Once you find god/self all that you do becomes exceptional.

    • @DeezNuts9813
      @DeezNuts9813 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@R.S.G879that's like saying you don't exist

    • @LDK447
      @LDK447 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@truesight91 "I think the religion thing is kinda retarded" - Alex Honnold

  • @raisedonAMradio
    @raisedonAMradio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1235

    Honnold is a truly extraordinary human being.

    • @fabiansandoval6132
      @fabiansandoval6132 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah but kinda dumb that he doenst know about the Olmecs 🤦

    • @IAintTheDaddyMaury
      @IAintTheDaddyMaury 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      @@fabiansandoval6132 how is that dumb? It’s not common knowledge

    • @willcherry4243
      @willcherry4243 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      @@fabiansandoval6132 Not dumb at all wtf you’re acting like it’s compulsory knowledge for everyone

    • @shivambawa4118
      @shivambawa4118 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@fabiansandoval6132 wtf are the olmecs is that an oatmeal?

    • @masheda87
      @masheda87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@fabiansandoval6132 can you free climb?

  • @Kevs442
    @Kevs442 3 ปีที่แล้ว +581

    I never realized Alex was so knowledgeable on geology, but it makes sense to be at his level of climbing!

    • @DonovanHaumpy
      @DonovanHaumpy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      A rock climber that doesn't study rocks. Are you slow 😂

    • @TheMrsomedude456
      @TheMrsomedude456 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@DonovanHaumpy You can't even use punctuation correctly, ironic.

    • @babyfood9537
      @babyfood9537 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@TheMrsomedude456 what was incorrect in his punctuation? Genuinely interested.

    • @ItsNessaTho
      @ItsNessaTho ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@babyfood9537 He was only missing a question mark I'm pretty sure.

    • @austinl5158
      @austinl5158 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know more than him

  • @jayjones9225
    @jayjones9225 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1227

    This kid’s thirst for adventure is inspiring. Courage+confidence without an ego is a great combination

    • @Andrew20pp
      @Andrew20pp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@phillipoliverholtz9226 idk guy, maybe he's older than him. Ya never know.

    • @beattrixkiddo2725
      @beattrixkiddo2725 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@phillipoliverholtz9226 eh, you’re just projecting.

    • @joshv5376
      @joshv5376 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's what growing up sucks out of you, somehow this man hasn't been jaded.. or maybe he has been so bad? Who knows.

    • @joshv5376
      @joshv5376 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@phillipoliverholtz9226 dana white calls everyone kid so maybe you got a point lulz.

    • @cockoffgewgle4993
      @cockoffgewgle4993 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Inspiring = idiotic.
      And the only reason to do it is ego.

  • @quantumxfluxmd6821
    @quantumxfluxmd6821 2 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    One of the baddest guys on the planet! I have an infinite amount of respect for him. I'm not particularly religious, but I'm praying for his safety in his future climbs.

  • @starrlife
    @starrlife 3 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    I fucking love this dude. Such a cool guy!

  • @nic8671
    @nic8671 3 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    Alex: Scientific explanation of how rocks form.
    Joe: It just looks so cool!

  • @davidbatey1932
    @davidbatey1932 2 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    Credit to Joe for actually letting Alex talk and be himself, I’ve seen far too many interviews with him where the interviewer makes it all about them and clearly have no interest in Alex or his incredible feats ..He’s a legend

    • @paulx873
      @paulx873 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thats true most of the interviewers i Saw just invented him to have a sensatiin on thier show with out having any clue of what he does or beeing interested in it

    • @Ravenzero-oz7sf
      @Ravenzero-oz7sf 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Like the Jimmy kimmel one!

  • @dombond6515
    @dombond6515 3 ปีที่แล้ว +282

    Dude Alex is an American Legend. Let's continue to send this guy showing off the best of what we have to offer

    • @brimster-valorantaggressiv3419
      @brimster-valorantaggressiv3419 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He's more pumped in here, still good Alex vibes, he was a little too mellow before

    • @ThisMusicIsToogood
      @ThisMusicIsToogood 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I think of him more of a World Legend, or legend of the world if you will.

    • @Pantheonslayer
      @Pantheonslayer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This guy performed the single greatest athletic human accomplishment in the history of our planet when he free soloed el cap, badass!!

    • @rafox66
      @rafox66 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @Forrest Mcgee Well if you're going to look at it like that he is actually a Sacramentan legend because he's from Sacramento.
      He is considered a legend world wide so why not call him that? it sounds more impressive than just American legend.

    • @DoubleA73
      @DoubleA73 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Pantheonslayer there are other impressive free solos, they just don't have a movie to showcase them

  • @andrewdavidson4595
    @andrewdavidson4595 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Joe is so good at letting interviews go "Long Form". It's such a breath of fresh air to see guests be allowed to speak and direct the conversation/story.

    • @thezeek2745
      @thezeek2745 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Not usually. He usually cuts people off and makes it about him. Here he was good though

    • @cshepard09
      @cshepard09 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@thezeek2745 he really doesn't tho... I haven't seen one example of Joe intentional interrupting someone. It's always out of innocent excitement or just trying to maintain a conversation. In my experience its only woke left-wingers who accuse him of this

  • @SLAYERSWINE1
    @SLAYERSWINE1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +446

    Joe Rogan: "So these frogs, if I lick one, will I get a DMT high going on?"

    • @lucasdesiqueira9528
      @lucasdesiqueira9528 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I was reading when he Said "so these frogs..." and laughed so hard xD

    • @yosefmac3786
      @yosefmac3786 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That’s crazy cuz me too

    • @yosefmac3786
      @yosefmac3786 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      And as I as realizing that I glanced at your comment and laughed even harder .. wild sequence of events just now lol

  • @nightlyboot4888
    @nightlyboot4888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +265

    “Climbing the bastard stepbrother next to it.”
    😂😂😂

    • @dprfail
      @dprfail 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      that's not funny, i'm a bastard stepbrother

    • @rainbowGZUS7
      @rainbowGZUS7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@dprfail lmao same

    • @herlockholme7321
      @herlockholme7321 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LMAO 🤣

    • @herlockholme7321
      @herlockholme7321 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's funny because I'm also a step brother lol

    • @ashish_sunny
      @ashish_sunny 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That was a good one.

  • @billythedreamer
    @billythedreamer ปีที่แล้ว +109

    Joe really held himself back on talking about ancient civilizations and super structures hahaha. Love him.

    • @Clamynash51
      @Clamynash51 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I knew it immediatly when jamie pulld out the picture hahaha
      Joe is a sweetheart

  • @jason300c1
    @jason300c1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    I really love that he said that, 8 minutes in Alex just said, "it's just a cool part of earth".. its something really cool to step back and be able to look at the thousands of years that have past and be able to pick up and appreciate a few of the small little things that have changed or stood out.

    • @elmoblatch9787
      @elmoblatch9787 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That would be millions of years.

    • @OriqinLCinema
      @OriqinLCinema 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@elmoblatch9787 literally some of the oldest rock formations on the Earth, Roraima is 2 billion years old

    • @dunkelhaus
      @dunkelhaus ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is that really such a big deal?

    • @OriqinLCinema
      @OriqinLCinema ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dunkelhaus what is?

    • @collinharris4848
      @collinharris4848 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@dunkelhaus yes, appreciating the little things that aren't super easy to pick up on is a skill and makes life more enjoyable. Give it a try first

  • @Ccthomas-ks1hn
    @Ccthomas-ks1hn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +244

    This guy is incredibly well spoken and intelligent. I wouldn't imagine that he would be given he camps out in the wild and climbs most of his time. He's very interesting

    • @tamie341
      @tamie341 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Lol the people that do those things are MORE likely to be intelligent and well spoken than most city dwelling imbeciles 😂😂😂

    • @dillon6280
      @dillon6280 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      what? i dont think ive ever seen a person doing that stuff that was dumb and ill spoken

    • @Ccthomas-ks1hn
      @Ccthomas-ks1hn 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Because of what I said 2 years ago. He doesn’t spend his time being social and prefers to be climbing fucking mountains and living away from civilization. Very easy to comprehend where I was coming from.

    • @DylanHarringtons
      @DylanHarringtons 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      LOL @@Ccthomas-ks1hn

    • @EverTruu
      @EverTruu หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Ccthomas-ks1hnyou might not be too intelligent

  • @Football__Junkie
    @Football__Junkie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I liked those 3 hour clips we used to have

  • @jopo7996
    @jopo7996 3 ปีที่แล้ว +257

    Watching clips of Alex is like only getting the Cliffsnotes.

  • @rlall473
    @rlall473 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Born and raised in Guyana 🇬🇾, thanks for bringing this Kool stuff to the media.

  • @alexwitteried3893
    @alexwitteried3893 3 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Alex Honnold is my favorite person to ever be on JRE

    • @francescoschettino5726
      @francescoschettino5726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Joe is running out of ideas because he cant bring controversial guests on

    • @2gay4u
      @2gay4u 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      mine is David Choe

    • @ARPat2000
      @ARPat2000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@2gay4u same David Choe's stories were so great,I wanna hear more Congo stories

    • @mariamartins367
      @mariamartins367 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@francescoschettino5726 i'm'surprised he didn't bring Graham effing Hancock, yet.

    • @francescoschettino5726
      @francescoschettino5726 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mariamartins367 hancock is a quack
      He was slaughtered in the debate they did years ago and he can’t come on again haha
      He kept screaming “ Not my Problem”

  • @240lifestyle
    @240lifestyle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    It’s crazy that I went to the same high school as him. Graduated in 2014 from Mira Loma and I remember some of the teacher talking about him climbing. It’s so cool to see him on Rogan!

  • @TSP3NC3
    @TSP3NC3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    One of the greatest athletes to ever exist. Boggles the mind

  • @jmpayne333
    @jmpayne333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Alex is so matter of fact and enthusiastic at the same time. Even if you hate climbing, he still can make it interesting.

  • @xcodydoe
    @xcodydoe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I'm a Guyanese and a huge Joe Rogan fan. Feels great seeing my country's name in the title of a vid on JRE ❤🇬🇾

    • @adelishernandez1525
      @adelishernandez1525 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      And I’m Venezuelan and you can imagine how I felt wen I saw the Auyan Tepui with a Guyana title, it only exist in Venezuela, it’s not part of Brazil nor Guyana. But I guess no everybody knows that lol.

    • @cgonzalezr
      @cgonzalezr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sadly for you, is only the name, because they are talking about Venezuela

  • @markrichardson4520
    @markrichardson4520 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    This is the most Hansel thing ever, “I spent a month free climbing in Guyana looking for rare frogs”

  • @cosmicninja6924
    @cosmicninja6924 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1120

    I’ll be sad if he falls one of these days. Super nice guy.

    • @MrSladej
      @MrSladej 3 ปีที่แล้ว +77

      Yeah not looking forward to the comments after something like that hopefully doesn’t happen.

    • @jbclaytor
      @jbclaytor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      David Llama would agree.

    • @jbclaytor
      @jbclaytor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      David Llama used safety ropes, and while he was a different kind of climber, on paper, he was a more accomplished climber imo. RIP David

    • @zerker121
      @zerker121 3 ปีที่แล้ว +146

      @@SteveTheCanadian he is a free solo climber so he doesn’t use rope. Hence why I consider his free solo of el cap to be one of the greatest sports achievement of all time. The mental part of 4h or something constantly facing death is just beyond me.

    • @kye4216
      @kye4216 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@SteveTheCanadian no free soloing is no ropes at all

  • @LandoTech
    @LandoTech 3 ปีที่แล้ว +478

    Plot twist, after climbing the mountain Alex found no frogs to Study, till David Blaine regurgitated one

    • @Rippypoo
      @Rippypoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Eew. That would be kool, actually!

    • @loquatmuncher
      @loquatmuncher 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      And the regurgitated frog was gay.

    • @ireland11211
      @ireland11211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      why was this the funniest shit ive seen in months LMAOO

    • @christopherjones3614
      @christopherjones3614 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂😂🇨🇦

    • @LandoTech
      @LandoTech 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@christopherjones3614 🇨🇦

  • @pjnice
    @pjnice 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Anyone else unconsciously removed jre from their routine when they went to spotify? The algorithm literally stopped recommending these to me

    • @mattb6646
      @mattb6646 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I quit looking for them.

  • @jordanzdebski5132
    @jordanzdebski5132 3 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Joe wanted to hear so badly from Alex that these formations were of alien origin

    • @MindBlown720
      @MindBlown720 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂

    • @sergiocoutinho806
      @sergiocoutinho806 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Joe 10 seconds after Alex leaves the room: Jaime pull up alien connection to rock formations in South America

    • @sebastianc2077
      @sebastianc2077 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sergiocoutinho806 lmao 🤣

    • @user-ir8er1bh4q
      @user-ir8er1bh4q 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Does he actualy believ it? Alex explained well how this stone was formed.
      I mean, it literaly had millions years or even one billion year of time to be formed by wind and rain.
      Alex does not seem like the guy that would be invited to such a talk show btw
      He is this nature loving guy that likes to live a bit isolated, enjoying his life and freedom

  • @OutSkirtz
    @OutSkirtz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Man, guess I gotta turn on Spotify once this year. Alex is incredible. Can’t miss that episode

  • @josefranciscorodriguezvall4954
    @josefranciscorodriguezvall4954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I’m pretty sure Alex got to climb the tepuy called Kukenán, which is just north of Roraima. It’s one of the most dangerous tepuys to climb since the route is not as defined as Roraima’s, concluding on a lot of casualties during climbing trips on it.
    On another note, the frogs he probably got to study are very tiny ones which are totally black. You get to see them once you’re on the summit of Roraima. They’re incredibly beautiful!
    Happy Venezuelan that got to meet such a mind blowing wonder. Proud of my country.

  • @DukeofPanAfricanism
    @DukeofPanAfricanism 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    As a Guyanese, I really loved this episode

    • @alexandrabelloso2176
      @alexandrabelloso2176 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      But he was talking abut Venezuela tho..

    • @nastycanastas1548
      @nastycanastas1548 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@alexandrabelloso2176 well that´s the Venezuelan esequibo not Guayana.

  • @kirkjohnson9353
    @kirkjohnson9353 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Of course Joe would be an expert on a culture that revered gigantic sculpted heads.

  • @andrewl4018
    @andrewl4018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It’s so awesome when we get to watch JRE on TH-cam

  • @justuscoetzee8104
    @justuscoetzee8104 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "UP" is my 2nd favourite movie of all time. Heartfelt and courageous. Inspirational Alex!

  • @alexbaum2204
    @alexbaum2204 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Just watched this film the other night. I’ve been fascinated with the Tepui of Venezuela, Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, and even some of their smaller cousins in Colombia for a really long time. Just a completely unique and beautiful part of the planet. Seen tons of photos, watched as many documentaries as I could find over the years. This film did not disappoint in the slightest (although I would have loved it were longer). The footage is perhaps the most beautiful I’ve ever seen caught on film. I think they brought an expert drone videographer with them specifically for getting the shots they did. Utterly superlative. It really sucks that it’s only on Disney +, but if you have the means, do yourself a favor and watch. It’s as beautiful as it gets.

    • @IamDoge
      @IamDoge ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What's the name of the documentary?

    • @protipskiptoendofvideoandr286
      @protipskiptoendofvideoandr286 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@IamDoge free solo

    • @raynermeneses4802
      @raynermeneses4802 ปีที่แล้ว

      I went to angels falls as a child in Venezuela and if I can say it’s a different world in the world might sound odd but it’s the only way I could explain it I wish my country gets better so I can visit one more time!!!!

    • @Snowonecares
      @Snowonecares 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@protipskiptoendofvideoandr286 the documentary he is referring to with the frogs is a Nat Geo documentary called “The Last Tepui” it’s a beautiful documentary that includes Alex Honnold in it. But it is primarily about this amazing biologist in the latter years of his life and research as he is being assisted by Alex and some of the crew from “Free Solo”, in order to complete one last trip to the Tepui’s before he passes. I found it deeply powerful.

    • @Snowonecares
      @Snowonecares 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@IamDogethis interview is in reference to Nat Geo’s “The Last Tepui”. I left a mini description on a comment in this thread. I think it’s a must watch.

  • @gabesoto6280
    @gabesoto6280 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Mt Roraima and Angel Falls in Venezuela are my biggest bucket list items.

    • @Plant_Parenthood
      @Plant_Parenthood 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd love to see a field of heliamphora in the wild!

    • @bmphil3400
      @bmphil3400 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've been on the river in that area but not to the mountains.....I have been in the Rupununni .....it is where savannah and jungle meet.
      Did jungle survival there with an SAS guy and the Makushi Indians.....I love that place.

  • @UncleRicoOSU
    @UncleRicoOSU 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    What an incredible life he lives. Such a fascinating individual

  • @pfvidz
    @pfvidz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Most I’ve seen Alex talk 👏 gave Joe an ear full of life!

  • @yuuusukee
    @yuuusukee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +269

    Shouldve asked him why frogs are turning gay.

    • @Rippypoo
      @Rippypoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Are they? I’ll have to look that up. Maybe they’re in the process of changing sex to even things out more. I think I’ve heard of frogs doing that. I know that some fish do it. That’s just wild. Pun intended.

    • @shadow.banned
      @shadow.banned 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      the chemicals in the water, man
      Sadly... he's got a point. We should be researching it.

    • @Turk_2023
      @Turk_2023 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      It's not really gay, it is making them change sex's.... But it is pharmaceuticals in the water. Alex Jones was 100% right and was just quoting an article he read.

    • @Killspec
      @Killspec 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Turk_2023 naw its super gay dude.

    • @Mr-E.
      @Mr-E. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@Killspec Are they Frags instead of Frogs now?

  • @bowserhoudini5588
    @bowserhoudini5588 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    My hands and feet are sweating just from listening to this

  • @dennispugh7368
    @dennispugh7368 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    By far the most intense, nail biting documentary I've ever seen in my life!

  • @rubenlibra2352
    @rubenlibra2352 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man this was amazing to watch and listen to. I love it.

  • @katjamlinar9500
    @katjamlinar9500 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This I could listen to for hours!!!! So interesting!
    This is how to live a life, exploring, full senses on.

  • @jacklangley861
    @jacklangley861 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This guy is fascinating on every level.

  • @quinnrivera5075
    @quinnrivera5075 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I just watched The Alpinist last night. This guy was in it. But it was about a guy named LeClerc. It made me nauseous just watching what these guys do. It’s incredible. They are all a different breed. They live incredible lives . Stay safe and good luck. It’s not for me but in a way I admire what you guys do. They live more in one day than most men live in a lifetime.

    • @williambennett7033
      @williambennett7033 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I just watched that what a show he's the same caliber as Alex for sure but didn't get the recognition he deserved when he was alive

  • @livingminimumwage6359
    @livingminimumwage6359 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    About time Joe got Alex on the podcast! I love when they get outdoors sports people on here. They always have the craziest stories. I wish Joe would bring on long distance hikers too. Those dudes go pretty hard.

    • @jimothy-johnson
      @jimothy-johnson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Alex Honnold has been on the podcast at least twice before.

    • @jamestaylor7593
      @jamestaylor7593 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This is his third time.

    • @tclass99
      @tclass99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Alex, David Goggins and Courtney de Walter are 3 of my favourite Rogan eps. Just crazy stuff.

  • @xtscarfacem8255
    @xtscarfacem8255 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This guy is unique, even amongst other climbers.

  • @mcm2366
    @mcm2366 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    😂 Joe is literally an Olmec Head 😂

  • @stevenhorvath9921
    @stevenhorvath9921 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Alex is a climbing wonder to me! Just amazing what he can hold on to.

  • @greed136
    @greed136 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's really amazing to watch alex climb he gives goosebumps with every step he takes

  • @mave734
    @mave734 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ahhh just watched Free Solo for the first time last week! Perfect timing for this interview i love this dude lmfaoo.

  • @macooza184
    @macooza184 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Alex is one of the coolest dudes ever

  • @taylorbranson7790
    @taylorbranson7790 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is the most eye opening 12 minutes I’ve ever heard. Amazing story.

  • @justynamaria0333
    @justynamaria0333 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He is so extremely knowledgeable

  • @viz
    @viz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    life is beautiful

  • @ciaranfpv
    @ciaranfpv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This guy is so inspiring.

  • @HoosierHacker
    @HoosierHacker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow this was mind blowing. Loved this.

  • @RideBikes_Walkplaces
    @RideBikes_Walkplaces 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a brilliant conversation.

  • @dollebrobug629
    @dollebrobug629 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Look at Alex fingers thick af and hands like tennis rackets 😂 He got that grip grip

  • @grownmantravels
    @grownmantravels 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I’m part Guyanese and every year I think about visiting my fathers home country....maybe 2022. In the meantime I’m attempting my first Himalayan summit - Island Peak at 20, 000 ft. October here we come ⏰🙏

    • @alexbaum2204
      @alexbaum2204 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What’s remarkable about that peak is that it’s so much shorter than the rest of the mountains there. You literally start with the repel before you begin climbing.

    • @rangv733
      @rangv733 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Guyanese, your nationality is french then?

    • @vaportrail226
      @vaportrail226 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good luck

    • @Nick-un8zm
      @Nick-un8zm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@rangv733 No their are like 3 different guyana's in south america the one he is talking about which I am currently at right now is inhabited by mostly east indian decent s and African decent s it's a really weird country because it's basically the only place in south america where they're indians and africans but they speak english and also the Amarindians

    • @Bmrk349
      @Bmrk349 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Nick-un8zm 6 ethic groups in total

  • @vivekpetrolhead
    @vivekpetrolhead 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Going to watch the whole thing right now

  • @0vrhl
    @0vrhl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nothing will ever faze this man, he is molded by so much pressure

  • @willrichardson6680
    @willrichardson6680 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Wasn't expecting to hear these two discussing natural history and faunal distributions. I dig it

  • @petespencer-smith5059
    @petespencer-smith5059 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    How the hell has Joe Rogan never heard of Angel Falls?

  • @kevinmatthew1050
    @kevinmatthew1050 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I could listen to Alex talk all day.

  • @otisjacksonjunior9795
    @otisjacksonjunior9795 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the clip. I don't use Spotify and never will. Alex is the man.

  • @Dmh1983
    @Dmh1983 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Alex was so conversational this time. Much less nervous maybe? Whatever the case, fantastic listening to him.

  • @porkysugrim
    @porkysugrim 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Ayyy my home country!! 🇬🇾

    • @colindowden2182
      @colindowden2182 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same.

    • @simetric6551
      @simetric6551 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      But the picture is Angel's fall in Venezuela

    • @AwesomeTheory
      @AwesomeTheory 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was looking for this comment🇬🇾🇬🇾

    • @ShivSingh-mh7qf
      @ShivSingh-mh7qf 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      i clicked on this video just cuz it said Guyana, finally we're on the map

    • @dprfail
      @dprfail 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      i don't understand the national pride, all of south america is composed of artificial countries, its just the way it was carved up by the colonialists
      same goes for africa
      they're not natural counties

  • @manofculture448
    @manofculture448 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is exactly what I've been waiting for

  • @mattslev
    @mattslev 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The tepuis are incredible. I summited and camped for a few days on top of Mt Roraima many years ago while traveling in Venezuela. Spectacular and surreal place, almost feels like you’re on another planet.

  • @ScottDePanfilis
    @ScottDePanfilis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Proof that the continents were once joined together is mind blowing

  • @pepper508
    @pepper508 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    yes he’s back !

  • @richbeck152
    @richbeck152 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rogan, this is your best interview by far this guy is so amazing and humble he lives he's life to the fullest!!

  • @Coreysnightout
    @Coreysnightout 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally a good one, thanks to alex

  • @Rippypoo
    @Rippypoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I could probably listen to Alex talk about nature and geology and wildlife all day long. Having some wine and a blunt at the same time would be nice, too.

  • @RyanHoguePassiveIncome
    @RyanHoguePassiveIncome 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    *Who else saw Alex's movie?*

    • @HarryManback0
      @HarryManback0 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wish I would have seen it in IMAX when I had the opportunity. That would have been so fucking intense I'm sure.

  • @justicegraves7472
    @justicegraves7472 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Joe -
    Please bring back full episodes on TH-cam. I like the video aspect of the podcast.
    Sincerely, all of your fans.

  • @markoscar9634
    @markoscar9634 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Respect from Guyana🇬🇾

  • @Quivver77
    @Quivver77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    Alex never got to tell us the cool part of his story because Joe the Gorilla was fascinated by a wind and rain eroded mountain.

    • @rico8089
      @rico8089 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      #Qivver and Rogen keeps cutting him off and disagreeing with Alex.
      Ungracious host this episode

    • @jackstraw6880
      @jackstraw6880 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Alex handled this conversation very well, exactly how a great Elementry School teacher would handle the hyperactive kid in the stupid class…

    • @me.1475
      @me.1475 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Joe wouldnt stop competing to be the funny guy and the cooler guy it was shameful. he kept trying to teach Alex stuff that he clearly didnt have any business talking about and he wouldnt give Alex his credit due. Odd and bizarre ego failure on Joes part ...not shocked though

    • @rhone81
      @rhone81 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Joe kept trying to hawk his shitty vitamins and CBD. Alex wasn't interested and Joe was getting pissy as a result.

    • @siambloom496
      @siambloom496 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pay attention

  • @zu1582
    @zu1582 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Do more people like this guy 🤟🏽

  • @nia.d3356
    @nia.d3356 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3:15 thats how you be a good interviewer right there , you see your guest get excited to talk about something and you postively confirm you wanna hear them expand on it!

  • @jasonchin3924
    @jasonchin3924 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes!!! I’ve been waiting for honald to be on the podcast

  • @mickmack8999
    @mickmack8999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Alex can hold my attention just with the enthusiasm he has for the stuff he talks about , I just hope he doesn’t go early on some solo climb ,most people that push the limits do , that’s probably why i find him so interesting, his complete casual attitude to things that terrify me just watching it through the tv never mind actually doing it , I really hope he’s the exception to the rule, but then on the other hand I’m giving an opinion on TH-cam and Alex is sat on a pod cast talking about another adventure 🤔

  • @haxyquinn
    @haxyquinn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    You have to ascend to the Roraima Tepuy (the place they go in the Disney movie called UP) through Venezuela and you can find the triple frontier he talks about on top. I was there and it's basically a small obelisc. Alex posted the pics and you can clearly see the Kukenan tepuy from where he is at so he was on the Venezuelan side. Also, some of the black frogs on the top are really cool because they don't jump. One of the most popular plants that eat insects is called Heliamphoras in case you want to check them out they are pretty cool too. The Angel's fall (Kerepakupai Merú) is the tallest fall in the world and its also located in Venezuela

    • @adelishernandez1525
      @adelishernandez1525 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Bravo just facts. Makes you wonder how does he never mention it about the fact that he was all the time in Venezuela but talks about Guyana and the title of the vid...

    • @haxyquinn
      @haxyquinn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@adelishernandez1525 not really sure, maybe they landed in Guyana and made their way by helicopter? It's fairly common for people who don't want to walk the 2 days from Tek River to the top. as there are no Venezuelan international airports close by. regardless I know they used Pemón and Akawaio people as porters because the Venezuelan law dictates you can't get into the Canaima national park without permission or guidance of at least 2 indigenous guides and word spreads fast here XD at least in trekking and backpacking groups like mine. We were also visited by Drew Binsky last month but he mostly visited the Caribbean coasts. Anyways you can go to Google maps and see Roraima tepuy and the angels fall and all the other awesome tepuyes near by because the images they show are juts a few of some unreal rock formations XD

    • @ryanshannon7703
      @ryanshannon7703 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@haxyquinn I was curious how they were able to enter Venezuela but he kept saying Guyana. I figured maybe that particular formation was on Guyana side as I know Angel Falls is in Venezuela. When I found out about that formation I've always been wanting to go, but with the way Venezuela is now, it seems like a bit of a risk to try and get there. Does that mean it's actually fine to go there from the Guyana side as long as you're with the indigenous guides since it's a national park? Is it a national park solely administered by a single country (Venezuela, I guess?), or is it a national park where 2 or 3 different countries share the administration?
      That area looks absolutely unreal. I doubt I'd ever summit one of those Tepuy, but just seeing it would be enough.

    • @haxyquinn
      @haxyquinn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ryanshannon7703 Hi! yes it is sort of a risk because of our current situation but usually the further you are from the capital the safer it gets. Still we have quite a few tourists. Getting into the country is usually not a problem getting out might be XD Drew talked about the visa and his experience when he was here on February th-cam.com/users/drewbinskyvideos . If you are on the border is very easy to cross to be honest many natives groups go from country to country because their territory is literally on the border. The national park where Angles's falls is, is only administrated by Venezuela. If you want to know how many days and how the trips this Mexican guy came on March th-cam.com/video/pPc5xvhchqU/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=AlexTienda if you any questions my Ig is por.amelia I have a few pictures of different destinations here (not many) but I can put you in contact with international traveling agencies that are currently here in case you want to come someday :)

    • @ryanshannon7703
      @ryanshannon7703 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@haxyquinn That's awesome! Very good to know. Thank you, Haxy!

  • @nobodynobody6546
    @nobodynobody6546 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Truly beautiful and inspiring!...Physically , Mentally, Emotionally...❤

  • @vickramsukram6761
    @vickramsukram6761 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow finally something on Guyana!! So cool

  • @dannielrb
    @dannielrb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    So much of this went over Rogan's head. "You know Gondwana?" "No? But are you sure that's not man made?"

    • @Thingsdonechangd
      @Thingsdonechangd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Jake Goodnight perfect example of how they are the same thing

    • @5days61
      @5days61 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Jake Goodnight Joe is dumb

  • @kurtschaaf2165
    @kurtschaaf2165 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Literally starting watching free solo and stuff about Alex 2 days ago haha

  • @collinharris4848
    @collinharris4848 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A phenomenal athlete but also a well-spoken scholar. This guy is great

  • @mikeramahi9885
    @mikeramahi9885 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Joes soo excited about the shape of those cliffs. Mike was like "so back to the story bro" omg love Joe

    • @mikeramahi9885
      @mikeramahi9885 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      "Theyre just sooo beautifulll"
      "Okay ya so back to the story"
      "Hold on Al, jamie pull that up..." lmao

  • @RJMMXTREME
    @RJMMXTREME 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That waterfall in the pic is in Venezuela not Guyana

  • @zerg9523
    @zerg9523 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Soooo... i’m in the workshop using tools that could kill me in a heartbeat, i take a tea break... oh, i’ll watch alex, he’s chill... instantly i’m sweating.

  • @jasonck9635
    @jasonck9635 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I admire Alex so much , it must take a certain level of focus and control to do what he does , im afraid of heights , I love watching mountain climbers , but I couldn’t do it personally !

  • @TheCenturion8404
    @TheCenturion8404 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this dudes climbs

  • @0ptimal
    @0ptimal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Something about Alex.. he has this characteristic about him, it's like he doesn't have excess noise in his head. You see it in a lot of high achievers. Hard to pinpoint, but almost what an absence of fear and doubt would look like, or the presence of pure belief. Bit like seeing someone on a drug but not quite. Makes u wonder how he really sees the world and how different it probably is to you.

    • @azb3043
      @azb3043 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Interesting

    • @Astroboy29
      @Astroboy29 ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel like its just something you see in people who are experts in their craft. hes just got an extreme level of confidence which plenty of other people have just not when they are putting their life at risk

  • @mrinal3281
    @mrinal3281 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Alex's Friend: Hey you going on Rogan? can u plug my movie?
    Alex: You got it!!!!

  • @rmtsdelight3773
    @rmtsdelight3773 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alex is very interesting and I could listen to him for hours!

  • @queenslove92
    @queenslove92 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So humble