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Our guest is Peter Mortimer, the co-creator & co-director of, The Dark Wizard, about the legendary climber, basejumper, & highliner, Dean Potter (you can watch it on HBO). We discuss the making of the film; the dynamic between Alex Honnold and Dean; the extensive use of Dean’s private journals; & more.

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TOPICS & TIMES:

Shoutout: New BLISTER+ Members (1:44)

How Do You Describe ‘The Dark Wizard’? (2:54)

The Mainstream Reception (3:56)

When Did You First Start Thinking of this Project? (6:29)

Peter’s Relationship with Dean (15:59)

The Eiger Trip (18:25)

Shooting w/ Dean vs Other Athletes (22:20)

Comparisons: Dean vs Marc-Andre Leclerc (25:28)

The Decision to Use Dean’s Journals (32:46)

Comparisons: Dean vs Alex Honnold (40:28)

Conclusions: Was Dean an Asshole? (48:58)

Climbing w/ Dean: Peter’s Stories (55:44)

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