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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, safety protocols, and teamwork. Key participants include Richie, who was flying the helicopter, and Josh, a teammate.

The conversation highlights a near-miss experience where a large rock was launched by Josh while climbing. The proximity of the helicopter added to the danger, as the climbers could not hear warnings due to the noise.

Richie is humorously blamed for being too close during the incident, which adds a light-hearted tone to the serious nature of rock climbing safety.

The participants reflect on the unpredictability of climbing and the importance of communication among teammates during high-stakes situations.

This episode combines humor and tension, showcasing the risks involved in extreme sports.

TL;DR

A rock climbing incident highlights teamwork and safety, with humor about helicopter proximity and communication challenges.

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

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    "Richie McCaw Nearly Killed Me"

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  • Near Miss00:20
  • Rock Warning00:52

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