Yeah like if you watch free solo he’s pretty emotionally detached from people and their experience, i don’t think he’s a bad dude necessarily but like yeah he doesn’t seem to feel emotion like most people do. Honestly just feel bad for him and the people around him.
My favorite thing about Alex is how quick he is to shut down interviewers or reporters when they quote some source about climbing and let them know how ridiculous it is lol Just like he says it's never that "Black and White"
lot of famous mountaineers, renown rockclimbers but alex was one of the very few who is very much articulate, philosophical and charismatic. .he is a rare breed. .marvelous both in scaling and mind. .need an equally brilliant interviewer to get the most out from him.
Its the way he asks & persists. Feels like leading rather than open/curious questions. With the quote out of contex from Tommy, he was trying to appeal to authority to 'prove' free soloing is foolish to the point of suicidal. 🤷 interviewers should ask questions, they shouldn't want their guest to agree with their opinions.
Around 3:40 he speaks about having a family. I was 26 when i had my daughter. I can relate to his mindset before having a child. You never gave it any thought whether you made it or not, or whether your mom or sister's would be sad if you didnt. All you focused on was doing it
I feel like Graham was just trying to get a better understanding of the guy. If you look at the types of things Alex has climbed without a rope, I think the vast majority of people would agree that it’s very scary and very risky. With that being said, it’s not ridiculous to assume that most people would also question how much longer this guy can do these types of climbs before something terrible happens. Graham mentions that he was told that many of his friends and family have those same questions, and Alex got defensive and essentially discredited Graham’s source. Even if Graham’s source was illegitimate , I don’t find it far fetched to assume that his family and friends certainly think about Alex’s lifestyle and how it comes with great risk.
if we truly where scared of dying, there would be no airplanes, no driving cars, no sailing; this is obviously crystal when considering solo climbing, but as a master of it the death does become more distant. we should not go on living simply because someone will be hurt by your departure. kudos to Honnold for dematerialize his life ps there is some dissonance in this interview
These were good questions. The enabling love-in around this guy is stupid and dangerous. What he does is stupid and dangerous and will lead many other people to do it and die.
I think the thing about Tommy Caldwell being quoted out of context is pretty unfair. It seems much more likely to me that precisely because Alex and Tommy have discussed these topics at length, Alex had enough material to "hear" what he wanted from Tommy. He's basically doing exactly the thing he's accusing journalists of doing.
Selfish? What about the tens of millions that are eating or drinking themselves to an early grave? What about the selfish people that use their phone in hand while driving?
I like your interviews even if they are awkward sometimes. that's what makes them different haha also you take criticism better than anyone else on YT.
I'm not a huge fan of how Graham is pushing the topic of death to an experienced climber. There are calculated risks in many sports and in life but this guy knows how to judge the value of his choices during his activity and has more control than most athletes that have more random variables occurring at faster speeds.
People here are being so salty because I guess they are all afraid to even think of real death much less talk or be asked questions about it. Never mind them. I am grateful to you for asking these questions.
Graham knows who is talking to. He knows that he is able to ask these kind of questions because Alex doesn't take offense to someone probing for a genuine response. Every interviewer should wish they had an amazing guest like Alex Honnold.
I think it a good interview and the questions are spot on. At the age of 58 many of my ski and climbing heroes have died and yes many were just freak accidents. If you are always pushing the envelope eventually things go bad. I did two weeks in the hospital back in 75, the fall took place on a 5.5 not much right, I just slipped and fell awkward, I fractured my skull. He is a great climber but the risk and reward on free soloing is just to great. Even with protection climbing is very dangerous and if you convince yourself otherwise you are kidding yourself. I have seen my share of bad accidents. When all of your friends are risk takers and its the life you know, it becomes normal. I wish him well as he is a truly a great climber.
your more likely to die doing something you do often. if you climb all the time it's more likely you would die climbing. obviously it's risky but I feel like this skews the stats a bit
Referencing only "elite" climbers skews the stats. Tommy Caldwell says in the film that he's had 30-40 friends obsessed with free soloing and they're all dead.
Graham I just found out about you tonight and watching a marathon of your interviews right now haha ... your awesome.. was this climbing guy hard to interview?
From a purely layman’s perspective it seems that climbers like Alex will free solo until they die. I mean he’s already attained the ultimate with Half Dome and El Capitan (as of 2017) so why does he continue to risk his life. Mission accomplished, so what’s left seems to be unnecessary risk. He can’t really elevate his status as a climber any further.
A free climber with the attitude that they *have to* top their previous accomplishments is definitely setting themselves up for a fatality. It doesn't seem like Alex has that drive/need to stand out. I think he said that what he climbs is for him, not others. That takes a lot of the impetus for foolish decisions away that has killed other alpinists & free climbers.
Another way to see it is, a corporate lawyer that brokers a billion dollar acquisition doesn't retire straight after, thinking there's no way to top that deal. They continue because they get a kick out of the work they do. Why would ma elite climber be different? He didn't get into it when he was a kid to make a name by soloing El Cap; he was drawn to it & seems to do it because that's what makes him fulfilled. He knows his limits so the chances of him making a fatal error in judgment seem slim.
Lol 3rd installment, Doing anything whether climbing or something more pedestrian because you want to have/raise your status with it seems misguided. Death probably wont be the result but i dont think external motivations like pleasing or impressing ppl lead to peace & fulfillment in any area. Cheers🥂
So much interrupting both ways in this interview, and talking over each other. Somewhat entertaining trainwreck. Let the man finish his answers though man
This guy has one shot. It's easy to predict his death but it's certain a net will not be part of the story. It's obvious he has an agenda and is making sure his point is heard.
Graham totally failed this interview with Alex. Almost seemed like he was being arrogantly dismissive or just trying to make him out to be some bizarre wierdo.
I disagree, Graham was asking every question that was on my mind and 99.9% of us will never understand a person free climbing thousands of feet on a vertical cliff, given this i think the questions and the way he asked them were very relevant.
@@GrahamBensinger Interviewers and hosts always get slated, don't worry about it. These are questions I wanted to see asked to this guy after watching numerous interviews with him.
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Alex is the man... humble, smart, sincere, I feel that he truly cares for people. Just a chill guy
Looks Aspergers, I doubt he gives a shit about people.
Yeah like if you watch free solo he’s pretty emotionally detached from people and their experience, i don’t think he’s a bad dude necessarily but like yeah he doesn’t seem to feel emotion like most people do. Honestly just feel bad for him and the people around him.
Dude is so unintentionally funny and the fact that he doesn't know how funny he is, just makes it more entertaining.
My favorite thing about Alex is how quick he is to shut down interviewers or reporters when they quote some source about climbing and let them know how ridiculous it is lol Just like he says it's never that "Black and White"
lot of famous mountaineers, renown rockclimbers but alex was one of the very few who is very much articulate, philosophical and charismatic. .he is a rare breed. .marvelous both in scaling and mind. .need an equally brilliant interviewer to get the most out from him.
it wasn't the questions that was bad, it was the way he approached them.
I free solo staircases all the time... living on the edge
"He's a 55 years old man on a staircase, " bound to go , ..
Dan Maltby 😄
I would never ever rock climb let alone solo but I have the utmost respect for Alex. He's got huge balls to do what he does.
Good interview. Asked questions that any rational human would ask. I have no idea why people are criticizing the interviewer
They criticize him because he seems out of his comfort zone
Its the way he asks & persists. Feels like leading rather than open/curious questions. With the quote out of contex from Tommy, he was trying to appeal to authority to 'prove' free soloing is foolish to the point of suicidal. 🤷 interviewers should ask questions, they shouldn't want their guest to agree with their opinions.
he's the coolest chillest guy lol love u alex
I like how he trolled 55 year old men.
Around 3:40 he speaks about having a family. I was 26 when i had my daughter. I can relate to his mindset before having a child. You never gave it any thought whether you made it or not, or whether your mom or sister's would be sad if you didnt. All you focused on was doing it
Some people seem to make that shift. Some don't. Dan Osman was a good example of someone that didn't.
What a shallow interview. Completely boxed Alex in with uneducated directed questions.
DRockDreamin I disagree, he got some great answers out of Alex.
I feel like Graham was just trying to get a better understanding of the guy. If you look at the types of things Alex has climbed without a rope, I think the vast majority of people would agree that it’s very scary and very risky. With that being said, it’s not ridiculous to assume that most people would also question how much longer this guy can do these types of climbs before something terrible happens. Graham mentions that he was told that many of his friends and family have those same questions, and Alex got defensive and essentially discredited Graham’s source. Even if Graham’s source was illegitimate , I don’t find it far fetched to assume that his family and friends certainly think about Alex’s lifestyle and how it comes with great risk.
if we truly where scared of dying, there would be no airplanes, no driving cars, no sailing; this is obviously crystal when considering solo climbing, but as a master of it the death does become more distant.
we should not go on living simply because someone will be hurt by your departure.
kudos to Honnold for dematerialize his life
ps there is some dissonance in this interview
Graham needs to ask better questions
These were good questions. The enabling love-in around this guy is stupid and dangerous. What he does is stupid and dangerous and will lead many other people to do it and die.
those forearms.. he's getting stronger!
Crazy, this was an entire year before El Cap, I wonder if Graham would like another interview..
I think the thing about Tommy Caldwell being quoted out of context is pretty unfair. It seems much more likely to me that precisely because Alex and Tommy have discussed these topics at length, Alex had enough material to "hear" what he wanted from Tommy. He's basically doing exactly the thing he's accusing journalists of doing.
Selfish? What about the tens of millions that are eating or drinking themselves to an early grave? What about the selfish people that use their phone in hand while driving?
A very nice interview in my opinion! Thanks for uploading this.
I like your interviews even if they are awkward sometimes. that's what makes them different haha
also you take criticism better than anyone else on YT.
Tell Alex, 55 is not that old.
I'm not a huge fan of how Graham is pushing the topic of death to an experienced climber.
There are calculated risks in many sports and in life but this guy knows how to judge the value of his choices during his activity and has more control than most athletes that have more random variables occurring at faster speeds.
fucking love this guy
It's an interview you ask questions, answers follow! It is what it is!
The interviewer seems to want a particular answer on the risk/dying issue.
People here are being so salty because I guess they are all afraid to even think of real death much less talk or be asked questions about it. Never mind them. I am grateful to you for asking these questions.
Graham knows who is talking to. He knows that he is able to ask these kind of questions because Alex doesn't take offense to someone probing for a genuine response. Every interviewer should wish they had an amazing guest like Alex Honnold.
I think it a good interview and the questions are spot on. At the age of 58 many of my ski and climbing heroes have died and yes many were just freak accidents. If you are always pushing the envelope eventually things go bad. I did two weeks in the hospital back in 75, the fall took place on a 5.5 not much right, I just slipped and fell awkward, I fractured my skull. He is a great climber but the risk and reward on free soloing is just to great. Even with protection climbing is very dangerous and if you convince yourself otherwise you are kidding yourself. I have seen my share of bad accidents. When all of your friends are risk takers and its the life you know, it becomes normal. I wish him well as he is a truly a great climber.
Can you imagine being a free solo climber and dying falling down stairs??
I am not an athlete & i still cant imagine!
I reall wonder if drinking was involved?
your more likely to die doing something you do often. if you climb all the time it's more likely you would die climbing. obviously it's risky but I feel like this skews the stats a bit
Referencing only "elite" climbers skews the stats. Tommy Caldwell says in the film that he's had 30-40 friends obsessed with free soloing and they're all dead.
@@cockoffgewgle4993 Thats true too
Great overall interview Graham keep doing you. Keep collecting haters.
Why are people whining over these questions? I think they are excellent
Graham I just found out about you tonight and watching a marathon of your interviews right now haha ... your awesome.. was this climbing guy hard to interview?
+Nate Casey Thanks, Nate! Alex has a really interesting story so it was pretty cool to have the opportunity to spend the day with him in Banff.
I couldn’t even continue this interview..pretty poorly thought out questions
Man that guy who is asking the questions is a complete knob
What. Is. With. The hair. It's like I get it because of who he is but I don't get it
From a purely layman’s perspective it seems that climbers like Alex will free solo until they die. I mean he’s already attained the ultimate with Half Dome and El Capitan (as of 2017) so why does he continue to risk his life. Mission accomplished, so what’s left seems to be unnecessary risk. He can’t really elevate his status as a climber any further.
A free climber with the attitude that they *have to* top their previous accomplishments is definitely setting themselves up for a fatality. It doesn't seem like Alex has that drive/need to stand out.
I think he said that what he climbs is for him, not others. That takes a lot of the impetus for foolish decisions away that has killed other alpinists & free climbers.
Another way to see it is, a corporate lawyer that brokers a billion dollar acquisition doesn't retire straight after, thinking there's no way to top that deal. They continue because they get a kick out of the work they do. Why would ma elite climber be different? He didn't get into it when he was a kid to make a name by soloing El Cap; he was drawn to it & seems to do it because that's what makes him fulfilled. He knows his limits so the chances of him making a fatal error in judgment seem slim.
Lol 3rd installment,
Doing anything whether climbing or something more pedestrian because you want to have/raise your status with it seems misguided. Death probably wont be the result but i dont think external motivations like pleasing or impressing ppl lead to peace & fulfillment in any area.
Cheers🥂
DJ qualls/Michael Phelps/ Matthew Broderick
why all the hate for the interviewer??
ok, he is no Larry King, but i think he did a fine job.
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So much interrupting both ways in this interview, and talking over each other. Somewhat entertaining trainwreck. Let the man finish his answers though man
Alex could steal my girl anyday
Why he always look like he just wake up
This guy has one shot. It's easy to predict his death but it's certain a net will not be part of the story. It's obvious he has an agenda and is making sure his point is heard.
I liked it.
Graham totally failed this interview with Alex. Almost seemed like he was being arrogantly dismissive or just trying to make him out to be some bizarre wierdo.
The most cumbersome interview style I've ever witnessed. Terrible. Alex is a fantastic guest and you're woeful
+Alan Trim Sorry
I disagree, Graham was asking every question that was on my mind and 99.9% of us will never understand a person free climbing thousands of feet on a vertical cliff, given this i think the questions and the way he asked them were very relevant.
@@GrahamBensinger Interviewers and hosts always get slated, don't worry about it. These are questions I wanted to see asked to this guy after watching numerous interviews with him.
worse than the alex honnlove interview
What sought of dumb questions are these Alex is living his life the only people dying are everone else living there 9 to 5 jobs that's dying
Wow this is a bad interview. GB stumbling all over himself
dude needs to work on the hair! lol, but hes an incredible athlete
Graham is the worst interviewer. How he got that job is crazy!
Witch Hunt!
Very stupid uneducated questions.Does Graham Bensinger also want all the rivers and mountains fenced off for our own safety?
This interview resembles death.. horrible -- just an interrogator.
This guy is a terrible interviewer.
The interviewer is horrible, horrible i say