Ep. 6: Free Solo and humans in extremis

In episode 6 of the podcast we discuss Free Solo, one of the best documentaries of the year which follows free soloist Alex Honnold as he prepares for and ascends Yosemite’s El Capitain. Read our interview with Honnold.

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In this podcast episode on Free Solo, we discuss the Oscar-shortlisted documentary. The film documents free soloist Alex Honnold’s preparation for and ascent of Yosemite’s El Capitain without the use of ropes to prevent him from falling. We know that Honnold survived because Contributing Editor Gillie Collins here.

This podcast episode on Free Solo was edited by Edward von Aderkas.

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