El Capitan
Type: Location
As of November 2026, El Capitan has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 3 podcasts, first heard Nov 2025 on NPR. El Capitan is the central example of long-term preparation, fear management, and the stepwise progression that culminated in the Free Solo ascent.
A vertical rock formation in Yosemite National Park, California, popular for climbing and base jumping.
| Mentioned in | 3 episodes on 3 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on NPR |
| Type | landmark |
What do podcasts say about El Capitan?
3 quotes, recorded on The Diary Of A CEO and Bad Friends.
The first time seeing Elcap as a climber... I was 19.
The Diary Of A CEO · · EpisodeEl Capitan is scarier though.
Bad Friends · · EpisodeMentioned in the context of risky/unauthorized activity: Base jumpers off El Capitan.
NPR · · Episode
How do different shows talk about El Capitan?
3 shows discussed El Capitan in these episodes.
- The Diary Of A CEO — 1 episode
The first time seeing Elcap as a climber... I was 19.
World's Greatest Climber: If I Had One Last Climb It Would Be... - Bad Friends — 1 episode
El Capitan is scarier though.
Adam Friedland & The Wolverine | Ep 307 | Bad Friends - NPR — 1 episode
Mentioned in the context of risky/unauthorized activity: Base jumpers off El Capitan.
Shutdown Worsens Crises At The National Parks | NPR News Now
Who talks about El Capitan on podcasts?
El Capitan came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on The Diary Of A CEO.
Which podcasts mention El Capitan most?
The Diary Of A CEO (1 episode), NPR (1 episode) and Bad Friends (1 episode) mention El Capitan most.
- The Diary Of A CEO — 1 episode
- NPR — 1 episode
- Bad Friends — 1 episode
What is El Capitan mentioned alongside?
El Capitan is most often mentioned alongside Free Solo, ML and Half Dome.
Located here: Free Solo
Mentioned together: ML, Half Dome, Consciousness, Mind Chat, Panpsychism, Free Solo, Free Will, Antarctic, North Face, Burge