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Episode #254 with Doug Barron and Andrew Hapnick May 25, 2021

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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 Andrew of All American Big Ways
How often should we re evaluate personal limits?
How to properly Summerfest

Special Announcement #1 New Feed Test Apr 26, 2021

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A short piece of audio to test our new podcast feed.

Episode #253 with Brian Pangburn, Joe Thompson, and Andy Draminski on CRW Apr 01, 2021

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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 Vanboeschoten) is outfitted with a regular RSL while on the right (Brianne Thompson) has a Skyhook equipped RSL. This was an AXIS Flight School and UPT collaboration to gather video footage and data. Shot at Skydive Arizona in Eloy. Photo by Niklas Daniel.
Feature interview with Brian Pangburn, Joe Thompson, and Andy Draminski, on CRW.

Episode #252 Safety Compilation with Garnett Jan 27, 2021

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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 discussing an E license?
Pic of the Week - A 7-way round completes over Fiji at the first Cloudbreak Boogie. Photo by Annie Hardwick.
Feature interview is a safety compilation with Garnett.
Listener Facebook topics

Episode #251 with Helmut Cloth Sep 03, 2020

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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 Nelson discusses the upcoming remote competition, Nationals 2.0.
Plant based diets in competitive skydiving

Episode #250 with Rook Nelson and Dan BC Apr 14, 2020

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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 over Skydive AZ. Photo by Niklas Daniel
Garnet and Jim McCormick on the Skydiving Museum
Stump wants to know where his USPA dollars are going
What’s up with the DC-9?
Easing back into jumping
110 way star

Episode #249 with Nicklas Daniel and Brianne Thompson Apr 06, 2020

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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 visualization
Hook knives for pilots
Difficulties of student coach jumps
Listener voicemail

Episode #248 with Ian Drennan, Scott Robert’s and Sandy Grillet on Canopy Flocking Mar 30, 2020

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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 when CRW goes to crap?
Stump has first world social media problems
Safety First with Brian Germain discusses landing at high elevations
Pic of the Week - Palmer Leech plays in daddy’s canopy. Photo by Nate Leech
Feature Interview - Ian Drennen, Sandy Grillet and Scott Roberts on Canopy Flocking
Traveling abroad with your rig

Episode #247 with Amy Chmelecki and Melanie Curtis on Project 19 Mar 23, 2020

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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 and Melanie Curtis on Project 19

Episode #246 with Jason Cooke Nov 03, 2019

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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 Jason Cook of Cookie Composites.
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