The BASE Life Podcast

BL56 - Silly Geese

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 21:08:47 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #56 - A bunch of silly geese, just chatting it up. Imagine you're at the Horner with some jumpers or something...Maybe have a few drinks to catch up to where we’re at for this one ;)

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The Prison Chronicles by D.K. Lawrence

BL55 - Devon Kelly

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:56:00 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #55 - Devon Kelly is an American BASE Jumper that moved to Switzerland in 2020 and founded DOGPAK (which we fail to discuss on the show) a company that makes outdoor gear for dogs. The boys barely scratch the surface on Devon's adventures. This is just the second of many recorded chats with Devon (we hope)!

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BL54 - Jon Sizzle

Sat, 24 Jun 2023 00:29:23 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #54 - Jon Sizzle is a former Navy Corpsman and a man with many unique skills. He joins the boys in Lauterbrunnen for a fun catch up and a really really great chat!

Check out 22Jumps.org, a non-profit organization that raises awareness for Veteran suicide prevention and traumatic brain injury research.

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BL53 - Layering Variables with Devon and Cyril

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 13:20:55 +0100

Randy sits down in Lauterbrunnen with Devon Kelly and Cyril Sigal to discuss a variety of topics related to layering variables and recognizing when seemingly innocent actions, coupled with additional factors, can lead to disaster. Lots of personal experiences shared in this episode!

Check out the 5 Minutes for Safety (printable PDF) from Next Level.

Gear up your 4-legged friend with DOGPAK

Check out the Exit Point Podcast

BL52 - Big Ol' Valley Podcast

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 06:32:00 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #52 - THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN! And they sit down with BASE Family - Johnny, Rebecca, Lisa and Karo to talk about the opening of Alpine BASE Hostel and Lauterbrunnen BASE Adventure.

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BL51 - The Brie Adventure

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 18:04:33 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #51 - The boys sit down with their good friend and globetrotter / adventurer (on pause) Brie to talk about LBC - Life Before COVID.

Instagram: @theBrieAdventure

Facebook: The Brie Adventure

Blog: The Brie Adventure

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2. Iguana Mean Green Jalapeño Pepper Sauce

BL50 - Hot Wing Challenge

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 20:39:00 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #50 - The boys are bored out of their minds, and inspired by First We Feast's YouTube Show Hot Ones, they decide to do their own hot wing challenge. They're dumb, don't do this.

The Line Up:

1. Skyline Chilli

3. Cheeba Gold Barbados Style Scotch Bonnet Pepper Sauce

4. Shaquanda's Hot Pepper Sauce

5. Bandido Original Piripiri

6. Son of Zombie

7. Hellfire Fear This!

8. Bravado Spice Co Black Garlic Carolina Reaper

9. Aromaphobia

10. Da' Bomb Beyond Insanity

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BL49 - Randy Gets Interviewed on the Mental Power Podcast

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #49 - Katja Seyffardt interviews Randy for the Mental Power Podcast.

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BL48 - Rob Heron

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 16:22:34 +0100

BASE Life Podcast Episode #48 - Rob Heron, affectionately known as "Free Fly Rob" drops in for a fun little chat with Randy, Brian and Tim on a wide variety of jumping topics.

Check out the Mental Power Podcast with Katja Seyfardt ! Katja talks to a lot of interesting people, including jumpers, AND she releases much more regularly than we do!

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Napoleon the Great by Andrew Roberts

BL047 - Neil Jarvis

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 20:24:53 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #47 - Neil Jarvis is a Kiwi BASE Jumper that started skydiving the same year Randy was born; Brian was only two years old! He is BASE 651, after all...Listen as Neil gives the boys a history lesson in sky sports, along with other fun topics like 4-way teams, assessing abilities, cardiac arrest, muscle ups and so much more.

Neil on Instagram

Skies Call

Celebrities Answer the Internet

Favorite Podcasts: BBC

Favorite Book:

History of Injury: Broken wrist and a hairline fracture in the hip, causing him to miss 3 whole days of jumping!

One More Jump with a Friend from the BFL: Dan Vicary

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Perfect Madness by Alistair McCartney

BL046 - Jamie Flynn

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 20:02:34 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #46 - Jamie Flynn is an adventurer in every sense of the word. BASE Jumper, Skydiver, Martial Arts practitioner, former member of the 3rd Parachute Regiment, just to name a few. Crack a beer (unless you're driving...) and listen as the boys chat about everything from mentoring jumpers to Jamie's experience with mushrooms, to living in British Columbia and so much more.

Jamie Flynn

Jamie on Instagram

4 Stages of Learning:

Unconscious Incompetence
Conscious Incompetence
Conscious Competence
Unconscious Competence

Strenuous Life Podcast

Lando Vannata vs Tony Ferguson

Favorite Book: Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Favorite Podcasts: The Joe Rogan Experience

History of Injury: Back to BASEics

One More Jump with a Friend from the BFL: #349 Treehouse Mike

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BL045 - Tristan Henle

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 18:27:00 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #45 - Tristan Henle is a Skydiving Instructor and BASE jumper hailing from California. Listen as the boys chat about some of Tristan's influences and how he came into the sky sports scene at the ripe old age of 13! At the time of this recording, he's only 22, but Tristan has seen and done more than a lot of folks twice his age. I hope you enjoy hearing Tristan's story as much as I did! YIEW!

Tristan On Instagram: @tristan_flies

Favorite Podcasts: Kill Tony, Your Mom's House, Cum Town

Book: Harry Potter Series

History of Injury: Broken wrist from swooping

One More Jump with a Friend from the BFL: Jhonathan Florez

Question for the Next Guest: Do your parents know you BASE jump, and if so, how do they feel about it?

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Twin Falls BASE Competition

BL044 - Mark Lambert

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 18:23:09 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #44 - Mark Lambert is a Twin Falls Local BASE jumper and a doctor of physical therapy. Listen as Randy and Mark chat one on one in the Horner packing area about all sorts of random topics, ranging from stuff to know about jumping in Twin Falls

The Yes Theory

A quote I butchered: “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.” - Mark Twain

Air St. Luke's

Mark on Instagram

Book: The Giver

Mark's question - If you could be any animal, what would it be and why?

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BL043 - Optimize Your jumps to Get More Chicks - A BASE Jump Safety Talk by David Laffargue

Fri, 31 May 2019 18:49:47 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #43 - Optimize Your jumps to Get More Chicks - A BASE Jump Safety Talk by David Laffargue

If you didn't get to make it to the Valley BASE Gear Season Opening / Free BASE Weekend in Lauterbrunnen, here's your chance to catch David Laffargue's talk! Check out the video on his YouTube Channel along with a lot of other great videos.

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The Plane Close Call Reference is the first 20 seconds of this video

BL042 -Shovel Shenanigans Vol.1 w/Douggs, Wildman and Benson Crick

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 06:56:25 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #42 - Shovel Shenanigans Vol.1 with Douggs, Wildman and Benson Crick! Kick back as we meet our new friend Benson as Douggs and Wildy jog some memories loose. Whether you're an old jumper, a new one or just a casual observer, you'll appreciate this one.

Douggs on Instagram

Wildman on Instagram

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The Red Wedding | Douggs Daze | Ep.11

BL041 - Krys Baker

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 06:33:16 +0100

BASE Life Podcast Episode #41 - Krys Baker is a free spirit from Australia and close member of our Sky Family. Listen as Krys shares some of her inspirational journey of ups and downs, from Step Mom in Oz to Paragliding Pilot in Switzerland.

The Magic Pudding by Norman Lindsay

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

USEGUMPE - Season opening 2019 at Eschbach Skyhigh - Wingsuit fun weekend

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BL040 - St. Patty's w/TJ

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 18:17:45 +0100

BASE Life Podcast Episode #40 - Brian and Randy sit down with their friend TJ to talk about all sorts of BASE-related shenanigans.

Speed Stick Commercial

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The Talisman: A Novel by Stephen King

BL039 - LONDON! w/Etain Veronique and Thomas Berryman

Sun, 03 Mar 2019 11:35:32 +0100

BASE Life Podcast Episode #39 - LONDON! Etain Veronique and Thomas Berryman sit down with Brian, Randy and Tim in London, England for a fun little late night chat that bounces around from jumping stuff to random life stuff, in no particular order. HUGE thanks to Etain and Thomas for helping the boys knock the dust off and get back into the flow of recording!

References during the show:

Trip Hop - Interstellar

Kill Tony Manchester

Kill Tony London

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Learning to Fly: A Memoir of Hanging On and Letting Go by Steph Davis

BL038 - Randy Broke His Leg

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 07:00:00 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #38 - Self-Explanatory title.....Brian, Tim, Laura and Erin join Randy in the hospital for a unique little recording. Listen as Randy recounts his most recent BASE jumping accident, why he'll probably never go to Moab, getting a finger in the bum, Funthlete Family Christmas, Sober October, why you check for boners and so much more.

Bubble Football

The Great Book of BASE 3rd Edition

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Lemmings BASE Suspension BASE

BL037 - Suspension BASE with Stas Aksenov

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 06:06:51 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #37 - Stas Aksenov is a pioneer in the sport of Suspension BASE Jumping. As a professional body suspension artist and BASE Jumper, Stas combines his passions in a way that no one has ever done before. Johnny Amberg, Tim Siebeneck and Ian Hard join Randy and Stas in the Horner's Upstairs Bar for a really entertaining conversation.

Stas on Instagram

Wes Kennedy's Suspension BASE Jump in Lauterbrunnen

Jonathan Livingston Seagull a story by RICHARD BACH

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The Parachute and Its Pilot by Brian Germain

BL036 - Ian Hard

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 12:17:04 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #36 - Ian Hard is a man of many intriguing activities and interests. Listen as Tim and Randy sit down with Ian in Lauterbrunnen to talk about climbing, BASE progression, cold weather training, various diets, yoga, life hacks and so much more.

Ian Hard on Instagram

Topics Mentioned in the Conversation:

Wim Hof

Tribe by Sebastian Junger

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BL035 - Dolomites HeliBoogie w\Maurizio DiPalma and Cris Benedini

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 06:03:40 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #35 - Maurizio DiPalma and Cris Benedini of Brento BASE School in Northern Italy, organize a helicopter assisted, BASE jumping event in the Dolomites. Brian, Randy and Erin sit down with Maurizio and Cris in between weather-holds to talk about the event, considerations for BASE jumping in Italy and so much more.

Brento BASE School

Rules for jumping Brento

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XXX Track Suit by Antoine Laporte

BL034 - David Laffargue

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 07:00:00 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #34 - David Laffargue, one of BASE jumping's funniest, most lovable characters, sits down with Brian and Tim in Lauterbrunnen at the Horner Pub's Upstairs Bar to talk about growing up on a boat, teaching / mentoring BASE, the secret to being a great tracker (spoiler alert: you'd better be French) and so much more.

Big thank you to The Horner for letting us record!

(Links in order of mention)

David's Dad on Instagram

David on Instagram

David on YouTube

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BL033 - Mullet Butthole Boogie

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 07:00:00 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #33 - Sam Hardy and Robin Clohessy crash the BASE Life "Studio" during their BASE Jumping Road Trip to talk about the Mullet Butthole Boogie and all sorts of random schenanigans. Listen as the boys literally harmonize and have fun catching up.

Mullet Butthole T Shirt

LearnToBASEJump.com

Butthole Town Podcast

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CASE File: Case 88 - Stephen Hilder

BL032 - Feral

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 07:00:00 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #32 - O.G. Australian BASE Jumper, Feral joins Randy and Tim for a fun recording in the Valley. Feral drops some serious knowledge and a little bit of bullshit in this one! LISTENERS BE ADVISED, this one has a couple of bad words!

safetyofficer@australianbaseassociation.com

@LeeLouDallasMultipass

Feral on FB

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BL031 - Down450 Update

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 07:00:00 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #31 Down For Fifty, Annette and Joel give Brian, Randy and Ben an update on their 50 State Skydiving Roadtrip Fundraiser for Operation Enduring Warrior! If you're thinking about giving that Van Life a try, don't skip this episode! Annette and Joel tell the boys all about the unexpected stuff that has happened on their adventure, that you never see in those picture perfect instagram posts :P

There's still time to support their mission! Check out Down For 50 and Operation Enduring Warrior

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BL030 - Dave Raphael

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 07:00:00 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #30 - Dave Raphael is a professional photographer, passionate climber and close friend of the BASE jumping community that loves bouncing around Europe and hanging out at exits. Tim Siebeneck and Ryan Graney sit in with Randy as the boys have a chat in the Horner Packing Room. See more from Dave on Instagram @daveraphael

See more from our Guest Hosts, Tim Siebeneck and Ryan Graney:

Tim on Instagram @tim7eck

Ryan on Instagram @graneyryan

HUGE THANK YOU to the Horner Pub for allowing us to record in the packing room and for always making sure our glasses are full!

Horner Pub on Instagram @hornerpub

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BL029 - Public Service Announcement

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 07:00:00 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #29 - Brian and Randy play with some new microphones and throw down some quick updates related to jumping in The Valley. SPOILER ALERT! All Stechelberg Exits are closed from 9am to 2pm. No guest this week, but we wanted to put something out. Stay safe out there fam!

Swiss BASE Association

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BL028 - Baffin Island BASE Expedition p.3 Dealing with the Cold

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 07:00:00 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #28 - Baffin Island BASE Expedition part 3, Dealing with the Cold. Charley Kurlinkus is an Emergency Room Doctor and BASE Jumper who went on the Baffin Island BASE Expedition to provide medical coverage and, naturally, to jump!

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BL027 - Baffin Island BASE Expedition p.2 - Jumping Considerations

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 07:00:00 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #27 - In Part 2 of the Baffin Island BASE Expedition Series we had three Veterans of Baffin Island, Brian, Erin Shutes and Simon Wandeler sit down with Randy, Ellen Brennan and Lau Frat at Skydive Eschbach to talk specifically about jumping considerations for Baffin Island. Even if you're not interested in jumping in Baffin Island, there are some good nuggets on doing outdoor activities in extremely cold conditions.

This was Simon's first appearance on the podcast. We're definitely looking forward to having him back! You can check out some of his shots from Baffin and other adventures below.

@WandelerSimon Instagram

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BL026 - Baffin Island BASE Expedition p.1 Gear Selection

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 07:00:00 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #26 - This is part one in a multipart series on BASE jumping in Baffin Island. In this episode, Ben joins Randy to help with interviewing Brian and Erin on gear choices. Find out what worked, what didn't and some other considerations for taking on an adventure of epic proportions.

Highlighted Gear and Equipment mentioned in this episode:

Down Booties for Base Camp

Down Onesie with butt flap

3 Types of gloves: Jumping, working around camp and heavy mittons

Chemical Hand and Feet Warmers

Avoid battery powered items

Anker Battery Bank External Battery Pack

Balaclava, neck warmer / Buff

Smart wool base layer

Dense high calorie snacks like Snickers Candy Bars

Wide mouth insulated thermos

Pee bottle

Slip on crampons for helicopter loads

Legit crampons if you're hiking

Hiking poles

Books

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Adrenalin BASE on Instagram

BL025 - Operation Enduring Warrior / D450 with Annette O'Neil and Joel Strickland

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 20:49:39 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #25 - Brian, Randy and Ben give Annette O'Neil and Joel Strickland a call during their roadtrip fundraiser for Operation Enduring Warrior to help raise awareness for an amazing cause. Annette's article in The Parachutist Magazine (More Than the Sum of Its Jumps) was the impotus for this conversation, but it was also an opportunity for sky family to catch up and spread some love.

Operation Enduring Warrior (OEW) is a veteran-founded non‐profit 501(c)(3) whose mission is to honor, empower, and motivate our nation’s wounded veterans through a physical, mental and emotional rehabilitation. Their programs help participants overcome adversity and hardship through innovation, teamwork, and perseverance. This ultimately enables the lives of wounded veterans to go in directions they may have once thought were impossible.

OEW is a 100% volunteer-run organization. Donations go directly towards operational support of the organization and their various programs.

OEW YouTube Channel

Travis Manion Foundation

Skydiving Angels

Jump for the Rose

BL024 - VBG Season Opener p.2 - Jean Noël Itzstein of Adrenalin BASE and Lisa Hutchins of VBG

Thu, 31 May 2018 07:00:00 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #24 - In part 2 of the Valley BASE Gear Season Opening Weekend / Free BASE Workshop Brian and Randy sit down with Jean Noël Itzstein founder of Adrenalin BASE and Lisa Hutchins co-founder of Valley BASE Gear. This was a truly special recording, having the opportunity to talk with one of the pioneers of BASE and one of the biggest hearts in the BASE Community. Listen as we talk about the Free BASE Workshop, how BASE equipment and the sport have evolved, developing early wingsuits, going to Baffin Island solo for one month and plenty more.

Learn more about Adrenalin BASE below:

Adrenalin BASE

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BL023 - VBG Season Opening - Free BASE Workshop

Thu, 24 May 2018 07:00:00 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #23 - The Valley BASE Gear Season Opening Party has become a yearly tradition in Lauterbrunnen at the beginning of the BASE jumping season and each year it gets bigger. In conjunction with the opening party, Learn to BASE Jump, Phoenix Fly, Adrenalin BASE and Atair Canopies came together to put on a Free BASE Workshop. Over 120 years of collective experience came together to share information, have fun and improve skills for free.

In part 1 of this 2 part podcast, Brian and Randy sit down with Robin Clohessy and Sam Hardy of Learn to BASE Jump. The boys talk about the highlights of the weekend's activities and much more. Check out the links below for more information.

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BL022 - Mystery Episode 1

Thu, 17 May 2018 07:00:00 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #22 - For all the hardcore listeners that actually read the show notes, make sure to listen until the end! Brian and Randy really bring it this time!

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BL021 - Water Considerations with Ben and Tahoe Mike

Thu, 10 May 2018 07:00:00 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #21 - Some of the most beautiful sky sport actvities on Earth take place near some sort of body of water and if you're not prepared, a seemingly normal day can go terribly wrong. Listen as Ben and Tahoe Mike join the boys to discuss some of their misadventures involving water and nylon toys. This is NOT an all encompassing podcast on water safety but hopefully it gets you thinking about some things if you're flying near water.

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Generali Third Party Insurance

BL020 - Marcel of the Swiss BASE Association

Thu, 03 May 2018 07:00:00 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #20 - Marcel Geser is a professional paragliding pilot, BASE jumper and the Swiss BASE Association's Representative for Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland. Whether you're a veteran of the Valley or brand new, you'll learn something from this podcast. We cover some standard considerations for the Valley and some recent changes to some of the rules. Marcel is breathing new life into the SBA and we're super fired up to get behind him and help make BASE jumping in Lauterbrunnen as safe as possible. Check out the links below and let us know what you think!

Swiss BASE Association

Air Glacier +41 33 856 0560

Rega

Airtime Cafe

Born to Fly

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Satori Factory on Instagram

BL019 - Tunnel Time with Alex Aimard of Satori Factory

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 07:00:00 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #19 - Alex Aimard is the creative mastermind behind Satori Factory, an award winning production company specializing in adventures and extreme sports filmmaking. He's also a world class indoor skydiving coach and an absolute wizard in the sky, though he would never admit it. Listen as the boys talk about tunnel flying, jumping and how Alex blended all of his passions into a unique and adventurous lifestyle. Learn more about Satory Factory below!

Satori Factory

Johnny

Free Fall

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BL018 - Next Level Wingsuit Camp - Skydive Spain

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 07:00:00 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #18 - Next Level is a passionate collective of professional wingsuit skydivers and BASE jumpers that are dedicated to increasing the performance and awareness of the sky community across all disciplines. Listen as Randy has a chance to sit down with three Next Level Wingsuit Instructors, Val Sobal, Lau Frat and Matt Gerdes, during the Speed and Performance Wingsuit Camp hosted at Skydive Spain. Check out the links below for more information on Next Level!

Next Level

5 Minutes for Safety

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Guard the Guardians Podcast

BL017 - Packing Mat Session 2

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 07:00:00 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #17 - Ben joins Brian and Randy for a random chat about books, podcasts, emergency procedures, emergency kits, drinking games, Bull Moose, priapisms, and Brian's trip to Baffin Island. Fast forward to about the 31 minute mark if you want to get straight to the heart of the conversation on blowout kits.

Links / References mentioned in this episode:

Bigger Pockets Podcast

Skinny Medic

Dirt Training

Three Kings

Let Me Google That For You

Satori Factory

Books Mentioned:

Endurance by Alfred Lansing

Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss

"Blowout Kits" / Emergency Kit Recommendations:

Tournequet

Space Blanket

Bandage / Combat Gauze

Ace Wrap

Nasopharyngeal Tubes

Chest seal

Priorities for addressing injuries in an emergency situation:

BATS:

Bleeding

Airway

Tension Pneumothorax

Shock

MARCH:

Massive Bleeding

Airway

Respiration

Circulation

Hypothermia

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Adventures Wanted - Joby learns to BASE jump

BL016 - Joby Ogwyn

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 07:00:00 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #16 - Joby Ogwyn is a world renowned mountain climber, wingsuit BASE jumper, television host and film producer. At the time of his achievement, Joby was the youngest person to summit the world's tallest peaks on all 7 continents. We were fortunate enough to bump into Joby at The Horner Pub in Lauterbrunnen and he was gracious enough to do an impromptu recording with us. Check out more from Joby with the links below!

JobyOgwyn.com

Joby on Instagram

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Lemmings BASE on Instagram

BL015 - Lewis Jones

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 07:00:00 +0200

BASE Life Podcast Episode #15 - Lewis Jones is a British BASE jumper that specializes in extremely low, and not always authorized BASE jumping. Listen as the boys shoot the breeze and take the piss out of quite a few of their friends, all in good fun.

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Instagram @base.life

BL014 - Douggs

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 06:00:00 +0100

BASE Life Podcast Episode #14 - Christopher "Douggs" Mcdougall is a Professional BASE Jumping Instructor from Australia who has been BASE jumping for over 20 years. Listen as the boys chat about the early days of BASE, "Bounce Lotto", proximity tracking, teaching the next generation of BASE jumpers, site preservation,

See more from Douggs below!

Instagram @douggsbase

Learn to BASE Jump

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Instagram @base.life

BL013 - Mason Coriell

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 06:00:00 +0100

BASE Life Podcast Episode #13 - Mason Coriell is a professional tattoo artist, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, and BASE jumper. Listen as the boys talk about jumping, grappling, and tattooing all over the world. Check out the links for more details on some of their topics.

Mason on Instagram

BL012 - JP de Kam

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 06:00:00 +0100

BASE Life Podcast Episode #12 - JP de Kam is a professional stunt coordinator, free runner, entertainer and wingsuit BASE jumper. If you've seen a photo of someone jumping off a cliff while someone else is breathing fire, you've seen a photo of JP! If you haven't...see below! Listen and learn about some of JP's upcoming projects, meeting Samuel L. Jackson on Hitman's Bodyguard, organizing the Russian Swing for HeliBoogie, creating a viral video and so much more.

See more from JP below!

www.jpdekam.nl

Russian Swing BASE Jump

JP on YouTube

JP on Facebook

JP on Instagram

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Instagram @base.life

BL011 - Packing Mat Session 1

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 06:00:00 +0100

BASE Life Podcast Episode #11 - Fun "studio" conversation. Listen as the boys watch a close call for the first time, a canopy entanglement, in play by play format. If you've ever spent time on a packing mat, whether at a dropzone or on a BASE trip, you've had this sort of conversation!

To view the video, go to Canopy Wrap and use the password provided in the intro of this episode!

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Instagram @base.life

DON'T FORGET! Valley BASE Gear Opening Party - May 18-20, 2018

BL010 - Sam Hardy

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 06:00:00 +0100

BASE Life Podcast Episode #10 - Brian and Randy sit down in the packing room of The Horner Pub in Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland and give their good friend and professional skydiver / BASE jumper, Sam Hardy a call. The boys discuss the VBG Season Opening Party coming up (May 18-20), travel, why poo is funny, getting "Kettle Fit", competing in the World Wingsuit League and plenty more.

MARCH 1ST!!! - 30 Day Kettle Fit Challenge! Go to our Facebook page for details!

See what Sam is up to with the links below:

Sam Hardy

Instagram: @samhardybase

Sam Hardy on Facebook

Project BASE

Other mentioned clips:

Dance Class Episode 3

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Instagram @base.life

BL009 - Trevor Thompson

Thu, 15 Feb 2018 06:00:00 +0100

BASE Life Podcast Episode #9 - Ben joins Brian and Randy for a chat with former Navy SEAL Trevor Thompson to talk about some old bandit jumps, Trevor's time with the Leap Frogs, hard landings on national television, some new projects, weapons instruction, some efficient brain hacks and plenty more. Check out more of what Trevor is up to below.

Instagram @thompson_parasports

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Instagram @base.life

http://www.seanchuma.com/

Other mentions:

Pingpong McNoodle

Tonfly Tunnel Suits

BL008 - Sean Chuma

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 05:00:00 +0100

BASE Life Podcast Episode #8 - Listen as Ben joins Brian and Randy in the studio while they give Sean Chuma a call. Listen to the guys talk about scooter gangs, Nitro Circus, getting chased by security, flippy do's, tandem BASE and so much more. Learn more about Sean at the links below.

Twitter: @chumasean

https://www.facebook.com/seanchuma

Nitro Circus Tandem BASE

BL007 - Julian Deplidge

Thu, 01 Feb 2018 06:00:00 +0100

BASE Life Podcast Episode #7 - Brian and Randy give British BASE jumping organizer Julian Deplidge a call to talk about jumping in the US, bandit jumping, organizing the Blackpool Air Gamez, drinking in the states vs drinking in Europe, and plenty more. Check out more from Julian below.

https://www.facebook.com/airgamez/

Instagram @joolsdep

Give us some feedback! If you have topics you want us to cover or recommendations to improve the show, hit us up!

Instagram @base.life

https://www.facebook.com/laurentvf/

BL006 - Lau and Ellen

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 05:00:00 +0100

BASE Life Podcast Episode 6 - Randy sits down with Ellen Brennan and Lau Frat outside of Fly Station Munich to talk about the benefits of wind tunnel training, taking 5 minutes for safety, talking for TED-X, doing a Dunkin' Donuts commercial and so much more. See more from Ellen and Lau at the links below. Feel free to comment below or provide feedback at baselife2014@gmail.com

Lau:

Instagram @laurent_vf_wingsuiting

5 Minutes for Safety

Ellen Brennan:

https://www.ellen-brennan.com/

https://www.facebook.com/ellen.brennan.73/

Instagram @ellenlbrennan

Dunkin' Donuts Commercial

TED-X

Also mentioned:

https://seventwentyproductions.com/

http://nextlevel.ws/

Instagram @base.life

www.facebook.com/thebaselife

BL005 - VBG

Sun, 14 Jan 2018 12:23:27 +0100

BASE Life Podcast Episode #5 - Brian and Randy sit down with a fellow Valley BASE Gear Funthlete at the VBG Headquarters in Stechelberg, Switzerland after her 600th BASE jump to talk about plans for 2018.

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Instagram @base.life

https://www.facebook.com/Safeish/

BL004 - SAFEISH Tom

Sun, 14 Jan 2018 12:23:11 +0100

BASE Life Podcast Episode #4 - Ben joins us in the studio again and this time we give Tom Grayson, founder of SAFEISH a call. We cover a broad spectrum of topics from BASE jumping in Malaysia, starting SAFEISH Clothing and plenty more.

See more from Tom and SAFEISH:

https://www.safeish.com

Hit us up or give us feedback!

www.facebook.com/thebaselife

Instagram - @base.life

BL002 - Mavs

Sun, 14 Jan 2018 12:21:29 +0100

BASE Life Podcast Episode #2 - Brian and I sit down with Mavs to talk about sports related injuries, recovering and professional motocross. Mavs is on instagram @airmavs