#849 - James Kingston
James Kingston is a British freerunner, adventurer, and YouTuber, where he can be seen climbing some of the world's tallest buildings and cranes.
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Key Takeaways
Urban climbing showcases the balance between risk and adrenaline.
Understanding how climbers navigate fear can inspire personal growth and confidence.
Social media amplifies the visibility of extreme sports.
This visibility encourages more individuals to pursue adventurous activities, despite risks.
Extreme sports push personal limits and bring unique psychological challenges.
Understanding fear management is crucial for safety and success in high-risk activities.
Social media plays a significant role in showcasing extreme sports feats.
It creates a platform for influencers to monetize their experiences while inspiring others.
The rise of individual content creators has changed the media landscape.
This shift allows anyone to become a content provider, democratizing media.
Episode Timestamps
Exploring the Thrills and Risks of Urban Climbing
- Discussion centers around the dangerous sport of urban climbing and its popularity.
- Climbers share their experiences and the thrill of overcoming fears.
- Social media plays a crucial role in promoting extreme sports and climbers.
Exploring the Thrills and Risks of Extreme Sports
- The conversation highlights the dangers associated with extreme sports activities.
- Participants discuss the psychology of fear and risk-taking in extreme situations.
- The podcast touches on the influence of social media in promoting extreme sports.
Exploring Personal Experiences in Climbing and Content Creation
- Discussion on the challenges and thrills of extreme climbing adventures.
- Insights into the evolving landscape of individual content creation on platforms like YouTube.
- The balance between risk and creativity in high-stakes environments.
Exploring Thrills: Six Flags vs. Disneyland and Adventure Culture
- Six Flags offers extreme rides appealing to older teens and thrill-seekers.
- Discussion of risky stunts and their popularity in entertainment culture.
- Anecdote about climbing the Eiffel Tower showcases extreme adventure experiences.
Adventurous Climb Leads to Unexpected Arrest at Eiffel Tower
- A group attempts to climb the Eiffel Tower for adventure and filming.
- They encounter security and face detention for hours due to filming.
- The experience highlights cultural differences in law enforcement responses.
Exploring the Risks and Rewards of Influencing Through Daredevil Feats
- The podcast discusses the thrill of risky activities like parkour and climbing.
- Influence in media is evolving, with many content creators sharing their passions.
- The conversation touches on the dangers of extreme sports and the allure they hold.
Discussion on Cars, Parkour, and Content Creation
- The hosts share their passion for engineering and driving sports cars.
- Parkour and its risk factors are humorously discussed in relation to video content.
- Future projects including a book and videos involving stunts are mentioned.
People Mentioned
James Kingston
Urban Climber, Social Media Influencer, Content Creator, Parkour Enthusiast
Alex Honnold
Climber, Athlete
Unnamed Speaker
Adventurer, Filmmaker
Places Mentioned
Ukraine
Country
Dubai
City
Eiffel Tower
Landmark
Hong Kong
City
Los Angeles
City
Books Mentioned
Life Story
James Kingston
Notable Quotes
"People think I'm like, adrenaline junkie."
Discussing misconceptions about climbers and their motivations.
"You can't afford doubt. Doubted commit lean back out, I'm dead."
On the necessity of confidence in extreme sports.
"Like Alex Honnold said, there's so much going on in the moment."
Discussing the mindset during extreme activities.
"There's something that's like, can't click it. Could say hate watching stuff like daredevil videos."
Talking about the thrill and fear of watching extreme sports.
"That's like amazing thing YouTube like everybody job YouTube."
Discussing the opportunities presented by platforms like YouTube.