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Episode #204 with Bill Wenger

Steve and JaNette join Dave for this episode. Rhythm jumps a lot this year. More on opening the door with seatbelts still attached. You might be a newbie if…you ask when the weather will clear. Tips from the Cockpit discuss the legalities of clouds. Ask Rhythm discusses reaching for grips. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses riser length. How to pack lots of rigs without destroying your body. Pic of the Week - A memorial skydive for Jeff Carpenter builds over Skydive ...

Show #204, July 2, 2014 - with Bill Wenger

Episode #203 Head Up Flying Roundtable

Steve and JaNette join Dave and Stump. Introducing Radio Skydive UK. Air fist bumps? Loss aversion and the cost of pack jobs. Pro Tip from Steve on how to effectively approach someone after a mistake. You might be a newbie if...you want to jump in the rain? Safety First with Brian Germain discusses avoiding canopy traffic. Stealing tandem stories. Aircraft safety in our new segment "Tips from the Cockpit". Effective dirt diving in our new segment "Ask Rhythm". Pic of th...

Show #203, May 28, 2014 - Head Up Flying Roundtable

Episode #202 with Mike Steen and Matt Gerdes

Steve talks about how he has avoided a reserve ride for over 5500 jumps straight. Steve and JaNette describe slow fall techniques that can help jumpers get back up to the formation after going low. Pro tip for those moving into skydiving full time. New Rhythm video series. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses hard openings and how to avoid them. Pic of the Week - The new SOS record builds over Skydive Arizona. Photo by Mike McGowan. A punctuality observation. Feature int...

Show #202, April 16, 2014 - with Mike Steen and Matt Gerdes

Episode #201 with Andy Malchiodi

Dave is joined by Steve and JaNette, Rabbitt, Ryan, and Norman. Moe makes an offer Dave can refuse. Puerto Rico boogie discussion. You might be a newbie if.... Pro Tip on GoPro. Discussion on UAV's in US airspace. Is angle flying becoming a victim of it's own success? We discuss at length. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses main and reserve size differences. Pic of the Week - Jerry Baker flying a Twin Otter over the Bahamas. Photo by Dave Schwartz. Feature intervie...

Show #201, February 26, 2014 - with Andy Malchiodi

Show #200, January 22, 2014 - with Melissa Nelson

Episode #200 with Melissa Nelson

Cory and Stump visit Sebastian for the 200th episode and Cory has a surprise for us. We are also joined by Steve and JaNette Lefkowitz. We discuss some fun jumps including beach landings and the AFF game. Listener questions via email and Facebook for the show hosts. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses "bigger way's." Pic of the Week - The SDR crew in the winter studio in Sebastian. Photo by Lisa Martinez. Feature interview with Melissa Nelson on the new women's vertical w...

Episode #199 with Moe Viletto

Rook Nelson and Mark Norman guest host with Dave and Stump. Invasion has bad weather but is still a good event. You might be a newbie if...you count exit separation on your fingers. Are jumpers taking enough responsibility? Dave is approaching A license on reserve rides. How can we get more experienced jumpers interested in jumping with new jumpers? Norman ends the greatest prank of all time. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses CRW and canopy flocking jumps. Pic of the ...

Show #199, January 8, 2014 - with Moe Viletto

Episode #198 with Jeff Boddiger

Mark Norman and The Lefkowi guest host with Dave and Stump. Rhythm takes bronze at Dubai and makes the coolest jump of their skydiving careers. Pro Tip from Steve - don't be last to the dirt dive...too often. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses jumping borrowed gear. Social norms and skydiving. Pic of the Week - The new womens vertical world record 63-way completes over Skydive Arizona. Photo by Niklas Daniel. Feature Interview - Jeff Boddiger on skydiving in the Ukraine....

Show #198, December 18, 2013 - with Jeff Boddiger

Show #197, November 20, 2013 - with Greg Rau

Episode #197 with Greg Rau

Steve, JaNette and Christy of Rhythm XP join Dave and Stump. The crew returns to Sebastian for another winter season. Stump jumps a vintage Boeing Stearman in Atlanta. Project Orange turns out to be a unique event. Flight Camp is on at Sebastian. Pablo is a pussy. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses cameras and skydiving. Pic of the Week - Participants of the women's vertical record camp during the 2013 halloween boogie at Skydive Arizona. Photo by Niklas Daniel. Feat...

Episode #196 LSPC Mortgage Burning

The SDR team heads home to the Lincoln Sport Parachute Club to celebrate the final payment of their land with a mortgage burning party and Twin Otter weekend. Paragolf was great fun at SDC. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses being close to another jumper at breakoff/pull time. Not all countries use seatbelts the way we do here in the United States. Pic of the Week - Club members surround a Twin Otter at Brown’s Airport for the first time in nearly 30 years at the LSPC Burn t...

Show #196 October 9, 2013 - LSPC Mortgage Burning

Episode #195 with Acton Therapy

Ryan "White Whine" sits in. Dave gets ramp checked in the studio. US Nationals discussions. Couch freaks attendance down again this year. Is the day of the "Old School" boogie coming to an end? We hope not. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses the likelihood of a harness failure. Jumping and flying with cell phones. Pic of the Week - Jumpers exit the Skyvan over the 2013 Couchfreaks boogie in Ft. Dodge, IA. Photo by Chris Wilkins. Feature interview with David Winland, ...

Show #195, September 25, 2013 with Action Therapy

Episode #194 with Anthony Martin

Mickey Nuttal and the Lefkowi guest host. National Skydiving Museum event. More on the differences between USPA and BPA from Craig Poxen. Is jumping with music a good idea? Mickey talks about paragliding in Colorado. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses F111 vs. Zpo pilot chutes. Pic of the Week - The Illinois State Womens formation skydiving record completes over Skydive Chicago. Photo by Henrik Csűri. Feature interview with skydiving escape artist Anthony Martin. LSPC...

Show #194, September 11, 2013 with Anthony Martin

Episode #193 with Melissa Nelson on Sugar Alpha

Ryan Risberg and Steve and JaNette Lefkowitz guest host. Pro Tip – How not to drag your gear. USPA raises minimum deployment altitudes for C and D licenses holders. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses canopy colors. Pic of the Week – Stephanie Eggum and Chad Ross fly a mindwarp over Skydive Chicago. Photo by Chris Goller. Melissa Nelson discusses the release Sugar Alpha, the book which chronicles the life of her father, skydiving pioneer and smuggler Roger Nelson. Listene...

Show #193, August 21, 2013 with Melissa Nelson on Sugar Alpha

Episode #192 Tom Noonan on Project Orange

Redemption Boogie report from Stump. Summerfest is on! Safety First with Brian Germain discusses going to your first boogie. Pic of the Week - Sarah Curtis and brandon Atwood swoop the Arsenal logo...on fire! Photo by Niklas Daniel. Feature interview with Tom Noonan on PD’s Project Orange. Listener Email.                                                                                                                             

Show #192, July 24, 2013 - Tom Noonan on Project Orange

Episode #191 Roundtable with Ryan Risberg and the Lefkowitz

Dave and Stump are joined by Ryan Risberg and Steve and JaNette Lefkowitz. Ryan talks about a new closing procedure he is testing that could provide better main pin protection. We discuss semi stowless deployment bags. We hit lots of listener questions around tunnel flying, freeflying and more. Safety First with Brian Germain discuss line twist recovery and prevention. Pic of the Week - With a helping hand from Terry Battist and Aaron Sanders, Cindy McNees gets a hoist over the r...

Show #191, July 3, 2013 - Roundtable with Ryan Risberg and the Lefkowitz

Episode #190 with Shad Dahlgren

Dave and Stump are joined by Steve and Janette Lefkowitz and Rook Nelson. SRA numbers explained. Pro Tip – How to use the bathroom in a jumpsuit. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses the Psycho Pack. Tunnel rats on small canopies, problem or target? Pic of the Week – A premature unpackulation over Skydive Chatteris in the UK. Photo by Gary Johnson. Shad Dahlgren makes his first jump from a Huey. 10-way speed, awesome or no? 4-way from 10’500, what’s the reason? How t...

Show #190, June 19th, 2013 - Shad Dahlgren

Episode #189 History of Reserves According to Moe

SDR returns to the home studio at Skydive Chicago. Dave and Stump make some jumps. Stump needs work. Is electronic logging worth the price and effort? Safety First with Brian Germain discusses density altitude. Pic of the Week - Newman relieves himself at Start Skydiving’s Work Stinks Boogie. Photo by Julia Nish. History according to Moe discusses the history of reserves. Listener email.

Show #189, May 29th, 2013 - History of Reserves According to Moe

Episode #188 Base Before Skydiving According to Moe

Some fun jumps with Norman. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses turbulence. Pic of the Week - Chris Medlock, Lisa Miller, and Dave Wingard compete at Rookiefest 2012 over Skydive Chicago. Photo by Chris Goller. Moe Viletto discusses base jumping before skydiving and tells a great story of a cop with aviator sunglasses and a toothpick. What would make you give up skydiving? We talk about a few reasons it might happen. Dave has boobie bands thanks to our friend Jerry. Canad...

Show #188, May 8th, 2013 - Base Before Skydiving According to Moe

Episode #187 USPA’s Ed Scott on User Fees

Relationships and family in skydiving, how does it affect you? You might be a newbie if…… Safety First with Brian Germain discusses new jumpers with lots of tunnel time. Pic of the Week - Jumpers from Skydive Dubai angle flying over Skydive Chicago. Photo by Jim Harris. Feature interview with USPA executive director Ed Scott on user fees                                                                                                                                                 ...

Show #187, April 24th, 2013 - USPA's Ed Scott on User Fees

Show #186, April 10th, 2013 - Jumpsuit History According to Moe

Episode #186 Jumpsuit History According to Moe

A bit more info on the Cypress AD. What should we take to a boogie? You might be a newbie if… you hook your RSL to your cable housing. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses line stows. Pic of the Week - Tamsin Stedall and Julie Teague exit from an Atlas Angel over Pretoria Skydiving Club in South Africa. Photo by Robbie Stewart. History According to Moe discusses jumpsuit evolution. Listener email.                                                                            ...

Show #185, March 27th, 2013 - with Dave Starr

Episode #185 with Dave Starr

Rocket is here! Flight Camp was a great event. Safety Day. You might be a newbie if…CReW. What is Dave’s problem with Frap Hats? Safety First with Brian Germain discusses barrel rolls on breakoff. Pic of the Week - Skydive Radio’s newest family member, Audra Louise Rocket Schwartz begins her skydiving life as a packing weight. Photo by Dave Schwartz. Feature interview with Dave Starr on springtime gear maintenance. Listener email, voicemail and a shoutout.

Show #184, January 30th, 2013 - with Matthew Kuikman of Canopies for Kids

Episode #184 with Matthew Kuikman of Canopies for Kids

Sorry for the long delay between shows. Invasion was great except for the weather. A listener asks about becoming a full time skydiver. Safety First with Brian Germain – RSL’s, yes or no? Pic of the Week – Alex Swindle fly’s his X3 wingsuit with Niklas Daniel under a Velocity 75 over Skydive Arizona. Photo by Niklas Daniel. Conversation with Matt Kuikman of Canopies for Kids.                                                                                                        ...

Episode #183 Angle Flying with Luis, Plamer, and Nimmo

What happened to sky surfing? You might be a newbie if...you are fully geared up on the 20 minute call. Safety First will return soon...promise! Log your drinking? Pic of the Week - Ian Drennan and Jay Moledzki compete in Kriss-Kross at the PD Tvier team swooping event in Zephyrhills. Photo by Dan Brown. Feature Interview - Angle Flying with Luis, Plamer, and Nimmo. Listener email.

Show #183, December 5th, 2012 - Angle Flying with Luis, Plamer and Nimmo

Episode #182 with Jeff Nebelkopf and Sita Lane

Skydive Radio returns to the winter studio in Sebastian, Florida. Congratulations to all this years US Nationals competitors. Rookiefest was a huge success this year with nearly 50 participants. We talk about Felix's record breaking jump. Steve gets turned down for a jump by a listener. You might be a newbie if...you follow the teams out at 10.5K. Is wingsuiting freefall? Stump reports on the Skydiving Museum event in Eloy. Pic of the Week - Celebrity caveman Moe Viletto wa...

Show #182, November 14th, 2012 - with Jeff Nebelkopf and Sita Lane

Episode #181 with Ian Drennen

Jim Harris and JaNette Lefkowitz guest host. Will the high altitude jump record finally be broken after 52 years? You might be a newbie if...you call out instructors/videographers punch lines. Don't be a douche bag, get out on the green light. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses main reserve entanglements. Don't let your name become a verb...Kevin Brown. Pic of the Week - A Twin Otter lands from the last load of the day at Skydive Chicago. Photo by Alex Bittner. Feature...

Show #181, October 3d, 2012 - with Ian Drennen

Episode #180 with Jason Peters

Stump visits Skydive Dallas. Dave and Karry are pregnant with a little girl. Skydive Chicago's second annual Para-Golf is fun for all. You might be a newbie if...you're jumping when it's colder than your age. Safety First with Brian Germain discusses when to start or not start swooping. Moe Viletto on BSBD. Pic of the Week - Bill Butler completes his first compressed stack over Skydive Arizona. Photo by Niklas Daniel. Feature interview with Jason Peters. Listener voicemail ...

Show #180, September 19th, 2012 - with Jason Peters