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Skydive Radio

513 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 86 ratings

Skydive 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 MB

Steve 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 KB

A 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 03:00 - 1 hour - 81.9 MB

Steve 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...

Episode #252 Safety Compilation with Garnett

January 27, 2021 00:29 - 2 hours - 102 MB

Steve 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 KB

Episode #251 with Helmut Cloth

September 03, 2020 16:00 - 2 hours - 99 MB

Steve 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 MB

Rook 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...

Episode #249 with Nicklas Daniel and Brianne Thompson

April 06, 2020 16:00 - 2 hours - 96.6 MB

Shannon 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 ...

Episode #248 with Ian Drennan, Scott Robert’s and Sandy Grillet on Canopy Flocking

March 30, 2020 16:00 - 2 hours - 119 MB

The 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...

Episode #247 with Amy Chmelecki and Melanie Curtis on Project 19

March 23, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 78.7 MB

From 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 #246 11.03.2019 with Jason Cooke

November 04, 2019 21:51 - 86.6 MB

Episode #246 with Jason Cooke

November 03, 2019 17:00 - 2 hours - 88.6 MB

From 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 MB

Episode #245 with Craig Girard

August 26, 2019 16:00 - 2 hours - 169 MB

From 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

Episode #244 with Chazi Blacksher

August 11, 2019 16:00 - 2 hours - 201 MB

From 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 MB

From 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 #242 03.06.2019 with Beau Riebe

March 13, 2019 19:03 - 128 MB

Episode #242 with Beau Riebe

March 06, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 128 MB

From 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 MB

From 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 MB

Episode #240 with Rook Nelson and Jason Russell on VWR

August 29, 2018 16:00 - 2 hours - 179 MB

From 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...

Episode #239 with Laurie Cramer Clarke and Moe Viletto

July 20, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 136 MB

From 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

Episode #238 with Kevin Gibson

May 03, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Steve 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 MB

Episode #237 with Logan Donovan

April 13, 2018 16:00 - 2 hours - 172 MB

Dave 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 MB

Dave 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

Episode #235 with Taneva Baker

February 21, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 123 MB

Steve 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 MB

Episode #234 with Moe Viletto

January 15, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Dave 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 MB

Episode #233 with Moe Viletto

October 11, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MB

Rook 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 MB

Episode #232 with Travis Mickle and Moe Viletto

September 03, 2017 16:00 - 2 hours - 96.8 MB

Wingsuit 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...

Episode #231 with Ed Scott on ATC Privatization

July 15, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 58 MB

Steve 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 MB

Pilot 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...

Show #230, April 5th, 2017 - with Jyro

April 04, 2017 18:04 - 87.4 MB

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