Rephonic
Artwork for Psychovertical

Psychovertical

Andy Kirkpatrick
Climbing
Mental Health
Winter Climbing
Balaclava
Outdoor Gear
El Capitan
Yosemite
Patagonia
Authenticity
Rapunzel
Failure
Group Dynamics
Rope Management
Tump Line
Mountaineering
Australia
Social Media
Motivational Speaking
Substack
Public Speaking

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 ... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes76Founded6 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
WildernessSports

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Psychovertical

Latest Episodes

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: redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: redcircle.com/p... more

Andy Kirkpatrick talks talking for money · Music: Daniel L.K. Caldwell

Support: patreon.com/cw/AndyKirkpatrick or andykirkpatrick.substack.com

Advertising Inquiries: redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: redcircle.com/privacy

Andy Kirkpatrick talks about something very, very boring.

Prospect · Daniel L.K. Caldwell

Advertising Inquiries: redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: redcircle.com/privacy

Andy Kirkpatrick is back! (again)

Music: Prospect · Daniel L.K. Caldwell

Advertising Inquiries: redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: redcircle.com/privacy

Key Facts

Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Host

Andrew Kirkpatrick
Host of Psychovertical Podcast, Andrew Kirkpatrick is a recognized British mountaineer, author, and speaker known for his engaging storytelling and expertise in climbing and outdoor adventures.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 257 ratings
  • Best climbing and alpinism podcast, by far

    If you want to learn the nuts and bolts of all sorts of climbing and alpine activities, Andy Kirkpatrick is the man to listen to. Buy his books, and listen to this. From cold weather camping and skis for mountaineers, to big walling, to figuring out how to plan big routes, to the mindset to get after it, Andy covers it all.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reality_AC
    United States3 years ago
  • Absolute garbage

    The first twenty minutes of the ‘navigation’ podcast is an incoherent ramble about refugees, diversity, women, and trans people. None of it subjective, none of it based on any sort of reason or fact, just a biased old man who’s lost his way. Simply awful.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    N69TR
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Great information in a web of insensitive diatribes

    There is great, hard earned climbing information on this podcast, but you have to sift through a ton of tangential nonsense and unashamed problematic narration to get to it. The host has some very conservative opinions about the trans community as well as the dynamics (or very existence) of race issues in the outdoors. He doesn’t seem hateful towards anyone but himself (he’s comically self-deprecating), but he’s not going to be an easy listen for anyone who falls outside of the white-cis identit... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Crowens.uga
    United States3 years ago
  • Great

    Absolute legend. Lots of rambling. Often amusing. 10/10 would listen again.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    F_r_a_s_e_r
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Tons of useful info

    Andy has tons of information. On my way to yosemite I listened to him talk about the differences between each type of aid hook for an hour. If you ever want to get into the nitty gritty of xyz climbing gear or technique, this is a fantastic podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Benvan13
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the depth and realism of the content, often highlighting the mix of climbing techniques with personal insights and humorous storytelling.
Critics note that while the technical content is valuable, the tangential discussions may not resonate with everyone, suggesting that the host's style can be polarizing.
The host's candid discussions about mental health and his unconventional views create a strong connection with the audience, making the podcast both informative and entertaining.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#19
United Kingdom/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#208
Canada/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#18
Italy/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#98
Australia/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#105
France/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#129
Germany/Sports/Wilderness

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

EP-63 NIAD
Q: What's your advice for someone who thinks they're not a good climber?
Don't belittle yourself; if you've climbed the Nose, you're a good climber, regardless of other assessments.
EP-63 NIAD
Q: How do I approach climbing the nose in a day?
You need to say you're going to climb the nose in a day and make preparations and train for that goal.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Psychovertical

What is Psychovertical about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Content primarily revolves around mountaineering and climbing, with topics such as gear maintenance, the psychological aspects of outdoor adventures, and personal coaching for climbers. Listeners can expect honest discussions mixed with humor, anecdotes, and technical insights about various climbing techniques and outdoor survival. Episodes frequently address the complexities of public speaking and personal storytelling within the climbing community. Notably, the host's candidness about mental health and societal issues adds a unique layer to the content, providing depth to the exploration of outdoor life beyond mere techniques.

Where can I find podcast stats for Psychovertical?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Psychovertical. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Psychovertical and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Psychovertical get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Psychovertical, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Psychovertical?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Psychovertical, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Psychovertical have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Psychovertical has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Psychovertical?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Psychovertical:

1. The Enormocast: the climbing podcast
2. Climbing Gold
3. Runner's World Podcast
4. ZOE Science & Nutrition
5. the Sharp End Podcast

How many episodes of Psychovertical are there?

Psychovertical launched 6 years ago and published 76 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Psychovertical?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Psychovertical?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Psychovertical from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Psychovertical?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Psychovertical. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days