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"Richie McCaw Nearly Killed Me"

May 27, 2026 / 00:57

This episode features a discussion about a rock climbing incident involving a helicopter, teammate communication, and the dangers of the sport. Key topics include safety measures, unexpected hazards, and the dynamics between teammates.

The conversation highlights an experience shared by the host and Richie, where a helicopter was flying too close during a rock climbing session. The host recalls nearly having an accident due to a rock thrown by teammate Josh, which he could not hear due to the noise of the chopper.

Richie is humorously blamed for the close encounter, as the host reflects on the tension and potential danger of the situation. The team discusses the importance of clear communication in high-risk activities like rock climbing.

Throughout the episode, laughter punctuates the serious nature of the stories, providing a balance between humor and the reality of climbing risks.

TLDR

A rock climbing incident highlights communication and safety challenges in extreme sports.

Episode

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Yeah, and I said to Richie, I said "You, Richie, that's your fault, mate.
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>> [laughter] >> Thank you very much. You were way too close to us."
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I should show you the video, but he actually nearly broke my ankle in God's own cuz [snorts] he was flying the
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chopper. Literally, the chopper was like right next to us, and we were rock climbing down this cliff face. It was
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pretty gnarly, actually. And Josh, my teammate, just launched a rock above me, and because of the chopper, I couldn't
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hear Josh calling rock, rock, rock. So, the rock skimmed past [music] you that bit much. And it was a huge rock, and
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that would have been a race ender. Yeah, and I said to Richie, I said "You, Richie, that's your fault, mate.
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[laughter] Thank you very much. You were way too close to us." If you heard your teammate shout out
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rock, what could you have done? I don't know. Hopefully I don't know. Yeah, you are right. We
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often say rock, rock, rock, but you kind of just stand there, look up, and go hope for the best, you know?
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>> [laughter] >> You just get a couple of seconds of warning that you're about to die,
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potentially. >> Yeah, yeah.

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Episode Highlights

  • Close Call on the Cliff
    A teammate's rock nearly ends the race, highlighting the dangers of rock climbing.
    “That would have been a race ender.”
    @ 00m 32s
    May 27, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • You just get a couple of seconds of warning that you’re about to die, potentially.
    "Richie McCaw Nearly Killed Me"

Key Moments

  • Near Miss00:27
  • Rock Warning00:44
  • Dark Humor00:52