Skydive Radio
513 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 86 ratingsSkydive Radio is the world’s leading podcast dedicated to the sport of skydiving. Episodes include commentary on the sport, feature interviews with industry insiders, and listener-contributed content from an audience that spans the globe.
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Episodes
Episode #254 with Doug Barron and Andrew Hapnick
May 25, 2021 20:02 - 2 hours - 87.7 MBSteve and JaNette join Dave and Stump from the winter studio in Sebastian JaNette catches us up on some sudden health issues We remember our good friend Moe Viletto who passed away unexpectedly Dave is hungry to jump Steve and JaNette Describe Your Jump with Dani and Stump Safety First with Brian Germain discusses transitioning to cross braced canopies Pic of the Week - Kyle Batchelor Skysurfs over Skydive Suffolk. Photo by James Hatch Feature interview with Doug and Andre...
Special Announcement #1 New Feed Test
April 26, 2021 13:46 - 31 seconds - 1020 KBA short piece of audio to test our new podcast feed.
Episode #253 with Brian Pangburn, Joe Thompson, and Andy Draminski, on CRW
April 01, 2021 04:16 - 830 KBEpisode #253 with Brian Pangburn, Joe Thompson, and Andy Draminski on CRW
April 01, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBSteve and JaNette join Dave and Stump in the winter studio. Debriefing effectively. Measuring performance. Craig Fenstermaker shares some memories of our friend Mark Vickers. Steve and JaNette Describe Your Jump. Stump buys a trailer in the ghetto. Mike Gruwell discusses a survey on main canopies. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses gear checks. Pic of the Week - No, this is not photoshopped :) You are looking at two simultaneous cutaways - left (Derek Vanboes...
Skydive Radio #252 01.26.2021 Safety Compilation with Garnett
January 27, 2021 01:48 - 143 KBEpisode #252 Safety Compilation with Garnett
January 27, 2021 00:29 - 2 hours - 102 MBSteve and JaNette Lefkowitz join Dave and Stump in the winter studio in Sebastian. Covid talk so drink up. Dave eats some humble pie and hand delivers a shirt order. Raj is making some beautiful coasters with jump aircraft on them. Check them out at https://www.aichasdesigns.com/. Airtec turns 30. Happy birthday Cypress. Steve and JaNette Describe Your Jump - Dan Schultz and Sean Kennedy. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses coming back from a long layoff. USPA ...
Skydive Radio #251 09.03.2020 with Helmut Cloth
September 03, 2020 21:59 - 101 KBEpisode #251 with Helmut Cloth
September 03, 2020 16:00 - 2 hours - 99 MBSteve and JaNette Lefkowitz join Dave and Stump Twin Woods Adventure remote escape room with the RSUK crew USPA cancels 2020 Nationals Steve and JaNette Describe Your Jump - Ryan Hanold, Chris Normandeau, Paul Harris Digital Logbooks 110-Way Round Record Safety First with Brian Germain discusses fear in the sport Pic of the Week - Sunset hybrid turning pieces over Skydive Chicago. Photo by Raymond Adams. Feature interview with Helmut Cloth, creator of the Cypress. Rook Ne...
Episode #250 with Rook Nelson and Dan BC
April 14, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBRook Nelson and Dan BC join Dave and Stump via Zoom The state of the industry Financial, currency and staffing issues Will covid end fist bumps? RV’s for MD’s Favorite jumps Big way safety Safety First with Brian Germain discusses scanning for traffic and merging into the pattern Best and worst parts of being a DZO/DZM Staying motivated in skydiving The future of the sport Effect of tunnels on the industry Pic of the Week - Brianne Thompson enjoying a balloon jump o...
Skydive Radio #250 04.14.2020 with Rook Nelson and Dan BC
April 14, 2020 05:27 - 71.7 KBEpisode #249 with Nicklas Daniel and Brianne Thompson
April 06, 2020 16:00 - 2 hours - 96.6 MBShannon and Sharon Pilcher join Dave and Stump via Zoom USPA issues guidance on covid USPA adds night jump alternatives to the D license. Effects of winds aloft Virtual DZ Bonfire FB Page Leading workshops for movement groups Shannon’s pink house Safety First with Brian Germain discusses seatbelts and loose items Pic of the Week - A hybrid builds over Parachute Voltige in Canada. Photo by Daniel Lepôt Feature Interview - Garnett with Niklas Daniel and Brianne Thompson on ...
Skydive Radio #249 04.06.2020 with Nicklas Daniel and Brianne Thompson
April 06, 2020 15:09 - 98.9 KBEpisode #248 with Ian Drennan, Scott Robert’s and Sandy Grillet on Canopy Flocking
March 30, 2020 16:00 - 2 hours - 119 MBThe Radio Skydive UK crew joins Dave and Stump via Zoom UK Skydiving grinds to a halt over Covid-19 How will the industry cope with an extended shut down? Voicemail from Slovakia Introducing a new segment called "Steve and JaNette describe your jump". You send us your name, home dz and how many jumps you have and we'll describe one of your jumps on the show. They might tell you about a past jump or see into your future. How to pass the time in quarantine Who cuts away first whe...
Skydive Radio #248 03.30.2020 with Ian Drennan, Scott Roberts and Sandy Grillet on Canopy Flocking
March 30, 2020 07:00 - 119 MBEpisode #247 with Amy Chmelecki and Melanie Curtis on Project 19
March 23, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBFrom Florida to California, Dave and Stump practice social distancing with Steve and JaNette via the internet. Stump is in California not jumping but still wearing his new G4 JaNette discusses her decision to step back from the 4-way team Discussion on Covid-19 as it relates to skydiving Safety First with Brian Germain discusses jumping with toys Pic of the Week - 3 way vertical stack with Dan Dupuis and David O'Neil. Photo by Garrett Mullen Feature Interview - Amy Chimileci an...
Skydive Radio #247 03.23.2020 with Amy Chmelecki and Melanie Curtis on Project 19
March 23, 2020 05:29 - 78.7 MBSkydive Radio #246 11.03.2019 with Jason Cooke
November 04, 2019 21:51 - 86.6 MBEpisode #246 with Jason Cooke
November 03, 2019 17:00 - 2 hours - 88.6 MBFrom the mobile studio on the Saint Sebastian River, Dave is joined by national 4-way champions Steve and JaNette Lefkowitz, and kite boarding pioneer Neil Hutchinson. Rhythm and Core win gold! Rookiefest Neil discusses the importance of routine and how to get small bodies of water named after you. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses mountain flying Pic of the Week - Aaron Flodin steps off a balloon over Perris Valley, CA. Photo by Nicholas Kent. Feature interview with Ja...
Skydive Radio #245 08.26.2019 with Craig Girard
August 27, 2019 19:46 - 169 MBEpisode #245 with Craig Girard
August 26, 2019 16:00 - 2 hours - 169 MBFrom the home studio at Skydive Chicago Dave and Stump are joined by Travis Mickle and Justin Karr Lots and lots of wing suit discussion Stump still hates RSL's Dave still hates rules You might be old school if.... Safety First with Brian Germain discusses water landings Pic of the Week - One of the attempts from the recent head up world record at Skydive Chicago. Photo by Norman Kent. Feature interview with Craig Girard Many listener suggested topics
Skydive Radio #244 08.11.2019 with Chazi Blacksher
August 12, 2019 15:02 - 201 MBEpisode #244 with Chazi Blacksher
August 11, 2019 16:00 - 2 hours - 201 MBFrom the home studio at Skydive Chicago Dave and Stump are joined by Steve and Janette Lefkowitz. Summerfest Report LSPC 60th Anniversary Movement group etiquette You might be old school if.... Safety First with Brian Germain discusses Hook Knives Pic of the Week - A freefly spiral formation builds over Skydive Chicago. Photo by Raymond Adams. Feature interview with Chazi Blacksher Many user suggested topics
Episode #243 with Albert Berchtold
July 17, 2019 16:00 - 2 hours - 172 MBFrom the home studio at Skydive Chicago Dave is joined by Steve and Janette Lefkowitz, J-Russ, and Karry. Catching up with the Lefkowi and J-Russ VOG audible altimeter review You might be old school if.... Safety First with Brian Germain discusses riser length Pic of the Week - David Wybenga from D-Squared captures the action while the Arizona Airspeed Challenge builds over Eloy. Photo by Niklas Daniel. Feature interview with Albert Berchtold on PD Bullseye Many user suggeste...
Skydive Radio #243 07.17.2019 with Albert Berchtold
July 16, 2019 22:25 - 172 MBSkydive Radio #242 03.06.2019 with Beau Riebe
March 13, 2019 19:03 - 128 MBEpisode #242 with Beau Riebe
March 06, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBFrom the mobile studio in Sebastian, FL Dave is joined by Stump, Rook Nelson, and Steve and Janette Lefkowitz. Stump discusses his current health condition Everyone knows how to tell their first jump story in great detail Rant and Rave with Mike Gruwell discusses kill line functionality Safety first with Brian Germain discusses exit order for new freeflyers Pic of the Week - Jerry Gleim, Niklas Hemli, Michelle Karamon and Lori Bausch Eloy. Photo by Mike McGowan. Feature Intervi...
Episode #241 Garnett at PIA
October 07, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBFrom the home studio at Skydive Chicago, Dave and Stump are joined by Marcus Lucas and Rogers Stack Stump discusses his current health challenges 2018 Nationals discussed Rigger Rant and Rave with Mike Gruwell discusses BOC maintenance Using drones to find cutaways Safety First with Brian Germain discusses Reserve/Main size ratios Pic of the Week - Steve Gregor preparing to land at sunset over Skydiving Kiwis in New Zealand. Photo by Ben Luxton. Feature interview with Garnett...
Skydive Radio #241 10.07.2018 Garnett at PIA
October 07, 2018 15:15 - 149 MBEpisode #240 with Rook Nelson and Jason Russell on VWR
August 29, 2018 16:00 - 2 hours - 179 MBFrom the home studio at Skydive Chicago, Dave is joined by Steve and JaNette Lefkowitz and special guest Shital Mahajan Oshkosh Summerfest Rhythm Goings On The Unique Jump Progression of Shital Mahajan Voice message from DJ Robby Sweet. Facebook Questions and Topics Safety First with Brian Germain Discusses Pattern Entry Pic of the Week - A head down jump during the 2017 X-FORCE Vertical Challenge in Eloy. Photo by Niklas Daniel. Feature Interview with Rook Nelson and Jas...
Skydive Radio #240 08.29.2018 with Rook Nelson and Jason Russell on VWR
August 29, 2018 14:48 - 179 MBSkydive Radio #239 07.20.2018 with Laurie Cramer Clarke and Moe Viletto
July 20, 2018 23:54 - 136 MBEpisode #239 with Laurie Cramer Clarke and Moe Viletto
July 20, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 136 MBFrom the home studio at Skydive Chicago, Travis Mickle joins Dave and Stump. Goings on Sam Smith makes her first WS jump RSUK prompted discussion on prejudice at the dz Safety First with Brian Germain discusses equilibrium and spinning malfunctions Pic of the Week - Josh Magill and Claire Greenshields do a ball jump over Puerto Rico. Photo by Simon Bones. Feature Interview with Laurie Cramer Clarke Feature Interview with Moe Viletto Listener Email
Skydive Radio #238 05.03.2018 with Kevin Gibson
May 04, 2018 01:52 - 101 MBEpisode #238 with Kevin Gibson
May 03, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBSteve Lefkowitz joins Dave and Stump in the mobile studio on the Saint Sebastian River. Todays jump discussed Packing...who needs it? Update on Doug Steve answers a question from some "other" podcast Safety First with Brian Germain discusses spotting Pic of the Week - Shawna Williams flying through a double rainbow over Skydive Kapowsin in Shelton, Washington. Photo by Pat Chapman Feature interview from Gil Sharon with Kevin Gibson Listener questions and topics
Skydive Radio #237 04.13.2018 with Logan Donovan
April 14, 2018 02:37 - 172 MBEpisode #237 with Logan Donovan
April 13, 2018 16:00 - 2 hours - 172 MBDave and Stump record from the winter studio in Sebastian, FL Get Well Doug Blue Skies Hits 100 Issues Rigger Rant and Rave - 3 Ring Maintenance Safety First with Brian Germain discusses long spot returns Moe Viletto tells a story of a pilots first and only jump Pic of the Week - Chris Goodell peeks out of his splashdown at a swoop competition at Skydive Sebastian. Photo by Alex Inglis Feature interview with Logan Donovan Facebook Topics
Episode #236 with Richard McCooey
March 26, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBDave and Stump record from the winter studio in Sebastian, FL FLCPA Meet at Sebastian You might be a newbie if... Congrats Steve Gregor on 30 jumps for your 30th birthday Safety First with Brian Germain discusses downsizing Moe Viletto tells a story of a pilots first and only jump Pic of the Week - Niklas Winter at line stretch. Photo by Conor Clarke Garnett interviews Richard McCooey Classic and not so classic skydiving movies
Skydive Radio #236 03.26.2018 with Richard McCooey
March 25, 2018 23:40 - 110 MBEpisode #235 with Taneva Baker
February 21, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBSteve and Janette join Dave and Stump in the winter studio in Sebastian, FL Catching up with the Lefkowi Safety First with Brian Germain discusses Canopy Measurements Pic of the Week - Stephany Dibble seriously focuses on her first WS jump with Robin Harris of Pyrobee School of Flight at Skydive City. It was her 202 jump. She started jumping to specifically do WS. Photo by Moe Viletto. Feature Interview from the future with Taneva Baker on trying out for a world record Listener V...
Skydive Radio #235 02.21.2018 with Taneva Baker
February 20, 2018 16:37 - 123 MBEpisode #234 with Moe Viletto
January 15, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBDave and Stump record from the winter studio in Sebastian, FL Merry Christmas and Happy Hollidays Puerto Rico animal rescue trips Invasion Language Barriers in the loading area You might be a newbie if...you have a USPA sticker on your car Safety First with Brian Germain discusses jumpsuits Pic of the Week - A Huey full of Santa's jump at Coco Beach, FL. Photo submitted by Bob Edmiston. Feature interview with Moe Viletto discusses weather conditions Gear insurance Verti...
Skydive Radio #234 01.15.2018 with Moe Viletto
January 15, 2018 01:18 - 103 MBEpisode #233 with Moe Viletto
October 11, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBRook Nelson joins Dave and Stump in the home studio at Skydive Chicago. US Nationals Rookiefest Military Barrel Jumps Safety First with Brian Germain - Long Spots Pic of the Week - Camera flying team “D-Squared” David Cherry (red) and David Wybenga (blue), flying over Skydive Arizona in Eloy. Photo by Niklas Daniel Feature Interview with Moe Viletto on Rigging Tip from Rob Kendall
Skydive Radio #233 10.11.2017 with Moe Viletto
October 10, 2017 18:06 - 83.2 MBSkydive Radio #232 09.03.2017 with Travis Mickle and Moe Viletto
September 05, 2017 20:03 - 96.8 MBEpisode #232 with Travis Mickle and Moe Viletto
September 03, 2017 16:00 - 2 hours - 96.8 MBWingsuit instructor and coach, Travis Mickle joins Dave and Stump in the home studio at Skydive Chicago. New FS sequential world record set New Illinois state wingsuit record set. Exit order and flight paths for movement groups. Skill vs Judgement. Another argument on the night jump requirement. You might be a newbie if… Canopy right of way revisited. Nick “Broulette” manifest story. Safety First with Brian Germain on cutaway procedures. Pic of the Week - Dawn Hillebran...
Show #231, July 15, 2017 - with Ed Scott on ATC Privatization
July 16, 2017 19:15 - 58 MBEpisode #231 with Ed Scott on ATC Privatization
July 15, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBSteve and JaNette Lefkowitz join Dave and Stump in the home studio. Mr Bill jumps A little Snell on your slider Vertical Suits turns 10 3rd Annual Freedom Freefall Event You might be a newbie if….you turn on your GoPro to early Another reason not to attach your seatbelt to your chest strap Safety First with Brian Germain discusses aging reserves Pic of the Week - Jumpers over Skydive Arizona complete an “80” formation to celebrate Ed Vanderpas’ (7 o’clock position in the 0)...
Episode #230 with Jyro
April 05, 2017 16:00 - 2 hours - 87.4 MBPilot Phil, Jason Russel and Steve and JaNette Lefkowitz join Dave and Stump in the winter studio. Stump and Phil discuss a very scary wrap they got in over Sebastian. Panel discussion on Groupon and tandem only dropzones. Tunnel meet winners Safety First with Brian Germain discusses Line Trim. Pic of the Week - Terry Gardner and friends over Skydive Arizona. Photo by John Lyman. Feature Interview - Garnett interviews Jyro of Icarus Canopies. History According to Moe….Just be...