Andy Kirkpatrick

Psychovertical

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Andrew Kirkpatrick is a British mountaineer, award-winning author and film-maker, TV and movie safety advisor, and monologist. He is best known as a big wall climber, having scaled Yosemite's El Capitan 30+ times, including five solo ascents, and two one day ascents, as well as climbing in Patagonia, Alaska, Africa and Antarctica. He has also crossed Greenland by ski and sailed down Willy Wonka's chocolate river with Johnny Depp. The Psycho Vertical podcasts cover everything from climbing mountains and mental health, to making a living as a creative and overcoming the hurdles of life.

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Andy Kirkpatrick

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EP-65 Africaaaaa 15.04.2026 1:18:44

Andy Kirkpatrick talks about climbing in Africa. Music: Daniel L.K. Caldwell Support: patreon.com/cw/AndyKirkpatrick or andykirkpatrick.substack.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-64 The Noble Art Of Self Destruction 12.02.2026 1:09:33

Andy Kirkpatrick talks about old photos, writing and self destruction Music: Daniel L.K. Caldwell Support: patreon.com/cw/AndyKirkpatrick or andykirkpatrick.substack.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-63 NIAD 30.01.2026 1:20:32

Andy Kirkpatrick talks about self-talk and the NIAD Music: Daniel L.K. Caldwell Support: patreon.com/cw/AndyKirkpatrick or andykirkpatrick.substack.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-62 Talking, talking, talking (for money) 24.01.2026 1:25:32

Andy Kirkpatrick talks talking for money · Music: Daniel L.K. Caldwell Support: patreon.com/cw/AndyKirkpatrick or andykirkpatrick.substack.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-61 Boring 15.01.2026 1:08:16

Andy Kirkpatrick talks about something very, very boring. Prospect · Daniel L.K. Caldwell Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-60 Root Canal 10.01.2026 55:56

Andy Kirkpatrick is back! (again) Music: Prospect · Daniel L.K. Caldwell Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-59 Mountain Claustrophobia 02.03.2025 1:01:52

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EP-58 The Big Wind 22.02.2025 56:46

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EP-57 Why We Fail 14.01.2025 1:11:17

Andy Kirkpatrick talks about failure. Instagram: @andy_k_climbing Music by Pogo Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-56 Salad 30.12.2024 1:14:00

Andy Kirkpatrick talks about salad. Instagram: @andy_k_climbing Music by Pogo Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-55 Night Terrors 04.12.2024 1:45:15

Andy Kirkpatrick talks a load of old shite (again). Instagram: @andy_k_climbing Music by Pogo Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-54 Personal Leadership 12.05.2023 54:24

Andy Kirkpatrick talks a load of old shite. Instagram: @andy_k_climbing Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-54 First Aid 08.04.2023 1:10:11

Andy Kirkpatrick talks about the boring subject of first aid kits for climbers. Instagram: @andy_k_climbing Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-53 Rappel problem solving 29.03.2023 1:15:56

Andy Kirkpatrick answers a question on a theoretical rappel problem. Instagram: @andy_k_climbing Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-52 Navigation 11.03.2023 1:09:43

Andy Kirkpatrick gives his thoughts on the subject of navigation. Instagram: @andy_k_climbing Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-51 "You only fail if you quit" 19.02.2023 1:09:38

Andy Kirkpatrick talks about an eclectic list of subjects. Instagram: @andy_k_climbing Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-50 Parts 03.02.2023 1:38:00

Andy Kirkpatrick attempts to answer some questions. Instagram: @andy_k_climbing Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-49 Winter Nonsense 11.01.2023 1:11:48

Andy Kirkpatrick talks winter stuff/ Instagram: @andy_k_climbing Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-48 Gram 05.11.2022 57:16

Andy Kirkpatrick talks about being 'that guy'. Instagram: @andy_k_climbing Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-47 Corrections 27.10.2022 57:56

Andy Kirkpatrick makes some corrections. Instagram: @andy_k_climbing Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-46 Tax Credits 15.10.2022 1:01:14

Andy Kirkpatrick talks about single skin tents, and stuff. Instagram: @andy_k_climbing Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP - 45 Just Waffle 30.09.2022 37:40

In this week's episode, Andy Kirkpatrick just waffles on. Instagram: @andy_k_climbing Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP - 44 On the Beach 21.09.2022 1:16:20

In this week's episode, Andy Kirkpatrick catches up, and talks about climbing holidays. Instagram: @andy_k_climbing Music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell (Prospect) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP-43 Denali Advice 12.05.2022 1:17:30

In this week's episode, Andy Kirkpatrick gives his thoughts on climbing Denali and general expedition advice. Instagram: @andy_k_climbing Substack: andykirkpatrick.substack.com Music by Pogo Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

EP - 42 Interview with Pete Kirkpatrick 09.02.2022 1:29:24

In this weeks episode, Andy Kirkpatrick talks to RAF mountain rescue legend Pete Kirkpatrick (his dad), about a charmed life. Music by Pogo Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy