Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Alex Honnold is the world's most accomplished free solo climber and subject of the Oscar-winning documentary Free Solo. In this special episode—recorded live with a studio audience—we discuss his historic Taipei 101 climb, unreported solos, and his philosophy on risk, mortality, and living intentionally. READ MORE👉🏼bit.ly/richroll966
✌🏼🌱 – Rich
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CHAPTERS
00:00:00 INTRO
00:00:14 Aftermath of the Climb
00:02:34 Planning, Expectations, and Pre-Climb Challenges
00:03:22 Building Conditions & Dress Rehearsal
00:05:58 Climbing Experience & Audience Awareness
00:09:48 Physical Demands & Training Regimen
00:13:07 Unique Challenges of the Building
00:17:03 Live Event Pressure & Production Stress
00:21:10 Day-of Routine & Climb Execution
00:24:02 Public Reaction & Social Media
00:26:04 AD BREAK 1
00:28:33 Behind the Scenes: Adam Skolnick’s Perspective
00:35:49 Climbing Community & Personal Life
00:39:24 Comparing the Building to El Capitan
00:40:55 Alex’s Other Solo Projects & Future Plans
00:42:38 AD BREAK 2
00:47:14 Audience Q&A: Drive, Motivation, and Routine
00:50:51 Music Playlist & Messages from Musicians
00:52:55 Parenting, Kids, and Inspiring the Next Generation
00:56:26 Sanni Honnold’s Perspective
01:01:21 Production Team Insights
01:04:34 Fatherhood & Risk Tolerance
01:06:20 Aging, Peak Performance, and Longevity
01:08:13 Mental Health, Stress, and Public Perception
01:11:01 Nature vs. Building: Climbing Experience
01:14:47 Longevity, Health, and Life Beyond 40
01:16:05 Playfulness, Joy, and Project Selection
01:17:40 Sleep, Nerves, and Pre-Climb Mindset
01:19:28 Most Impressive Things Witnessed
01:24:57 Risk, Mortality, and Life Perspective
01:27:51 Downtime, Hobbies, and Life Outside Climbing
01:28:52 Upcoming Projects & Honnold Foundation
01:30:03 Closing Remarks & Farewell
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Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles:
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Alex Honnold is the world's most accomplished free solo climber and subject of the Oscar-winning documentary Free Solo. In this special episode—recorded live with a studio audience—we discuss his historic Taipei 101 climb, unreported solos, and his philosophy on risk, mortality, and living intentionally. READ MORE👉🏼bit.ly/richroll966
✌🏼🌱 – Rich
This Episode Is Brought To You By…
Mill: Get $75 off your fully automated food recycler with code RICHROLL + 90-day risk-free trial👉🏼bit.ly/MillRRP
Squarespace: Use code RichRoll to save 10% off👉🏼bit.ly/squarespace2025
Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at👉🏼airbnb.com/host
Noble Mobile: The first phone carrier that pays you to use your phone less. Try it for just $10 with code RICHROLL👉🏼bit.ly/NobleMobileRRP
Seed: Save 25% OFF your first order👉🏼bit.ly/seedxrrp2025
Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉🏾 bit.ly/rrpsponsors
LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/rrpitunes
Spotify: bit.ly/rrpspotify
Google: bit.ly/rrpgooglepods
Meal Planner: meals.richroll.com
Voicing Change Book: richroll.com/vc
Clips Channel: youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips
Newsletter: bit.ly/rollcallemail
CHAPTERS
00:00:00 INTRO
00:00:14 Aftermath of the Climb
00:02:34 Planning, Expectations, and Pre-Climb Challenges
00:03:22 Building Conditions & Dress Rehearsal
00:05:58 Climbing Experience & Audience Awareness
00:09:48 Physical Demands & Training Regimen
00:13:07 Unique Challenges of the Building
00:17:03 Live Event Pressure & Production Stress
00:21:10 Day-of Routine & Climb Execution
00:24:02 Public Reaction & Social Media
00:26:04 AD BREAK 1
00:28:33 Behind the Scenes: Adam Skolnick’s Perspective
00:35:49 Climbing Community & Personal Life
00:39:24 Comparing the Building to El Capitan
00:40:55 Alex’s Other Solo Projects & Future Plans
00:42:38 AD BREAK 2
00:47:14 Audience Q&A: Drive, Motivation, and Routine
00:50:51 Music Playlist & Messages from Musicians
00:52:55 Parenting, Kids, and Inspiring the Next Generation
00:56:26 Sanni Honnold’s Perspective
01:01:21 Production Team Insights
01:04:34 Fatherhood & Risk Tolerance
01:06:20 Aging, Peak Performance, and Longevity
01:08:13 Mental Health, Stress, and Public Perception
01:11:01 Nature vs. Building: Climbing Experience
01:14:47 Longevity, Health, and Life Beyond 40
01:16:05 Playfulness, Joy, and Project Selection
01:17:40 Sleep, Nerves, and Pre-Climb Mindset
01:19:28 Most Impressive Things Witnessed
01:24:57 Risk, Mortality, and Life Perspective
01:27:51 Downtime, Hobbies, and Life Outside Climbing
01:28:52 Upcoming Projects & Honnold Foundation
01:30:03 Closing Remarks & Farewell
CONNECT WITH RICH
✩ Website - http://richroll.com
✩ Rich Roll Podcast - richroll.com/all-episodes
✩ Instagram - instagram.com/richroll
✩ Twitter - twitter.com/richroll
✩ Facebook - facebook.com/richrollfans
✩ Strava - strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich
✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra
✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com
✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed
✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed
✩ Support - patreon.com/richroll
Thanks To The Team: Jason Camiolo, Dan Drake, Morgan McRae, Blake Curtis, Desmond Loh
* * * * *
NEW TO RICH?
Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles:
bit.ly/otillonyt
bit.ly/vegansglam
I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE:
2630 Conejo Spectrum St.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
#richroll #richrollpodcast
