EP13: Bryce Johnson | Our Monogamous Belaytionship

This week I'm Hanging with Bryce Johnson. Long term friend of the show.... and I guess friend of the host. Bryce and I met in high school, we lived together for 5 years, started climbing together and have basically belayed each other on every project we've had over the 7 years of climbing. Bryce is one of my best friends, the sweetest caring rudest pain the arses I know but I love him dearly. I was super happy to finally get Brycey on and I hope you all enjoy the coooool stylings of Bryce Johnson.If you are enjoying the show, give us a share. Rate the show if you havent yet! Give us some love 🧡Links👉 FOLLOW / SUBSCRIBE 👉 THE HANGOUT INSTAGRAM👉 THE HANGOUT YOUTUBEQuotes“It’s always about the people… once that community or friendships gone, it just gets a bit sour.”“It’s a lot less worse to just try and do the thing than have to sit with the negative self-talk.”“I’m not just risking a broken leg… I’m risking my child’s future if I fall.”Chapters0:00 - Blue Mountains trip recap and setting the scene2:17 - How climbing first entered our lives5:56 - Getting hooked and going all in early10:20 - How fast growth shaped the journey13:21 - What it’s like being climbing partners16:28 - The depth of long-term climbing friendships19:05 - Understanding each other emotionally21:29 - Learning how to support your partner better24:21 - Banter, shit talk and underlying care28:11 - What actually makes a perfect climbing day30:24 - The sessions that stick with you33:03 - Early adventures and being out of depth35:33 - First projects and chasing the send37:27 - Why sport climbing beats bouldering (for Bryce)40:20 - Getting into trad climbing42:28 - The moment risk became real46:13 - Shifting toward safety and responsibility48:37 - Learning to understand real risk50:20 - Injury, fear and changing perspective53:14 - Rebuilding confidence after setbacks56:22 - Improving self-talk and mindset58:20 - Fear, identity and personal growth1:00:11 - Gear obsession and chasing the perfect shoeThank you for supporting The Hangout &thank you for supporting this dream Hang again soon,Tom 🤘