The 20 Minute Call

James La Barrie
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The 20 Minute Call Podcast

The 20 Minute Call Podcast is a podcast about the dreamers, boundary pushers, rebels and champions of the skydiving industry. Each episode is a narrative journey highlighted by the highs, lows, and luck that the skydiving industry delivers told by the most influential people within the sport. If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a skydiver, opening a DZ or becoming the next world champion, check out The 20 Minute Call hosted by James La Barrie

  1. 5 AUG

    Rook Nelson | DZO, Skydive Chicago (Feb 2024)

    Send Us Feedback via TextIn this episode, we dive into the world of Rook Nelson, a respected figure in the skydiving community and the owner of the legendary Skydive Chicago. With an astounding 26,000+ jumps to his name, Rook is a decorated competitor, boasting 13 World Championship Titles, 17 World Records, and 36 National Titles. His passion for skydiving transcends personal achievement as he opens the skies to others through Skydive Chicago, hosting the renowned Summerfest, among other pre...

    1h 22m
  2. Rich Grimm Returns - Tsunami Skydivers Exotic Boogies

    29 JUL

    Rich Grimm Returns - Tsunami Skydivers Exotic Boogies

    Send Us Feedback via TextJoin us for an exhilarating episode as the master storyteller, Rich Grimm, returns for a second time to recount his latest adventures in the Seychelles and South Africa boogies. Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions as Rich shares the thrilling highs and challenging lows of organizing skydiving events in some of the world's most remote and breathtaking locations.

    1h 6m
  3. Matthew Fry - Vertical Skydiving Professional

    22 JUL

    Matthew Fry - Vertical Skydiving Professional

    Send Us Feedback via TextMatt Fry is a well-respected free flyer with a curiosity for various disciplines that include artistic freefly, big way VFS and even Speed Skydiving! If you’re not familiar with Matt Fry, you’ve seen his work as he served as one of the organizers for this year’s Max Pyro jump which must be considered one of the most spectacular skydives ever made! Matt is also a key organizer working with Rook Nelson and others on the dive engineering for next year's Vertical Eli...

    55 min
  4. Cheryl Stearns - Decorated Pilot and Champion Skydiver Returns

    15 JUL

    Cheryl Stearns - Decorated Pilot and Champion Skydiver Returns

    Send Us Feedback via TextThe indomitable Cheryl Stearns returns to the 20-Minute Call for a second interview to delve deeper into her remarkable career. We explore her aviation journey with over 23,000 flight hours, her quest to break Colonel Joe Kittinger's high jump record with StratoQuest, and her resilience in overcoming loss. Cheryl reflects on the highs and lows of being a pilot, significant injuries from her 22,000+ jumps, and the meticulous planning behind her feats. She shares her ha...

    1h 14m

  5. 8 JUL

    Craig O'Brien | Aerial Cinematographer (Replay)

    Send Us Feedback via TextCraig O'Brien has accomplished so much that often his title as a 5-time US National Champion and 3-time World Champion is overlooked! This oversight only happens because of the glowing items on his resumé which includes filming the epic skydiving scenes in Iron Man, Iron Man 3, Kingsman, Godzilla, Point Break, the Hangover III, The Bucket List, Charlie’s Angels, and perhaps the most iconic skydiving scene ever filmed - the famous HALO jump out of a C-17 military...

    1h 8m
  6. Doug Smith: DZO, Chicagoland Skydiving Center

    1 JUL

    Doug Smith: DZO, Chicagoland Skydiving Center

    Send Us Feedback via TextDoug Smith has been in the sport of skydiving for 30 years and is renowned for creating one of the world's most beautiful dropzones - Chicagoland Skydiving Center. In 2011, CSC transitioned from Hinckley, Illinois, to a state-of-the-art 20,000-square-foot facility in nearby Rochelle. This impressive center features a restaurant and bar, gear store, sand volleyball courts, and two Cessna Grand Caravans. Notably, it is the first skydiving facility powered by solar energ...

    1h 3m
  7. Sara Curtis - World Record Skydiver & Organizer

    24 JUN

    Sara Curtis - World Record Skydiver & Organizer

    Send Us Feedback via TextSara Curtis is our guest today, and her resumé reads like a thrilling adventure novel. She’s a stuntwoman, business owner, politician, and world record skydiver. With three World Titles, 11 National Titles in Vertical Formation Skydiving (VFS), 20 World Records, and over 17,000 skydives to her name, Sara Curtis is nothing short of phenomenal.Sara burst onto the scene in the early 2000s with Arizona Arsenal, a revolutionary vertical skydiving team that redefined what w...

    1h 14m
  8. Jon Devore | Captain of the Red Bull Air Force

    17 JUN

    Jon Devore | Captain of the Red Bull Air Force

    Send Us Feedback via TextMy guest today has truly lived a life that transcends even the wildest dreams of a successful career in skydiving. With over 500 BASE jumps and 17,000 skydives, Jon Devore is a highly respected camera flyer, BASE jumper, wingsuiter, world champion free flyer, and stunt performer. His work has been featured in major films such as 2015’s Point Break, Iron Man 3, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning, and Ad Astra.Jon also serves as the event...

    1h 16m
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About

The 20 Minute Call Podcast is a podcast about the dreamers, boundary pushers, rebels and champions of the skydiving industry. Each episode is a narrative journey highlighted by the highs, lows, and luck that the skydiving industry delivers told by the most influential people within the sport. If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a skydiver, opening a DZ or becoming the next world champion, check out The 20 Minute Call hosted by James La Barrie

Information

  • Creator
    James La Barrie
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The 20 Minute Call
  • Show Website
    The 20 Minute Call

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