The 20 Minute Call - A Skydiving Podcast

Text Me Your Thoughts On This EpisodeBorn in Tempe, Arizona, Craig Girard made his first jump on March 14, 1981, at Sky Hi-Pioneer DZ, Phoenix, AZ, and has since accumulated over 32,000 jumps. His illustrious career spans more than four decades, and he has won numerous awards and championships, including US National Champion 8-way for an impressive 18 times, and US National Champion 4-way six times. Craig's success in World Cups is equally outstanding, securing five 8-way championships and two 4-way championships. He is also a two-time World Games Champion, a four-time Bodyflight World Challenge Tunnel Champion, a six-time World Champion in 8-way, and a two-time World Champion in 4-way.A former U.S. Army Golden Knight, a long-time member of Arizona Airspeed, and the chief freefall instructor at Skydive Dubai, Craig's achievements also include being a key member of the 300, 357, and 400-way large formation world records. His influence on the sport earned him a place in the International Skydiving Hall of Fame.Whether flying with the Golden Knights, leading Airspeed's 8-way team, or coaching the next generation of World Class teams, Craig's influence on the sport is truly unparalleled.SHOW NOTES Defying Odds: Remaining Injury-Free After 32,000 SkydivesThe Ultimate Risk: Taking the Leap with... A Unicycle?Elite Lessons: Gleanings from the Legendary Golden KnightsDream Match-ups: Who Craig Wished He'd Battled in the SkyThe Edge: Harnessing a Killer Instinct in the SportUnforgettable Heights: Craig's Most Cherished Competition MemoriesBeyond the Dive: The True Essence of Being a SportsmanMental Mastery: Building Resilience and Fortitude for the JumpLegends in the Sky: Skydivers Craig Holds in High EsteemBehind the Scenes: The Vital Role of Sponsorship in Skydiving SuccessThe Inner Circle: Understanding Team Dynamics Among Skydiving ElitesThe Pact: Crafting a "Contract for Working Together"The Blueprint: Inside the Systems of Arizona AirspeedSurreal Skies: Unforgettable "Pinch Me" Moments at Skydive DubaiPresidential Encounters: The Unforgettable Day Meeting George HW BushGlobe-trotting Freefalls: Experiencing the World's Most Exotic SkydivingFacing Time: Craig on Aging and Life's Changing ChaptersUnder the Hood: Craig's Mechanic DaysWheeling with Weber: Craig's Miata Purchase from Mary EllenTurning Point: Craig's Defining DecisionJOIN OUR COMMUNITYLove the show? Help support it by becoming a member of the 20 Minute Call Community! Supporting the show gives access to a private group page where you can:- suggest who you'd like to hear on the podcast- learn what interviews will be upcoming- submit questions for future guestsreceive show swagJoin our community and support the pod!Link: patreon.com/The20MinuteCallPodcastADVERTISEAre you interested in partnering with the 20 Minute Call as an advertiser? Let's work together! E-mail us at podcast@beyondmarketing.xyzGET IN TOUCH!Have ideas for a guest or want to leave us some feedback? We'd love to hear from you! E-mail us at podcast@beyondmarketing.xyz

Text Me Your Thoughts On This EpisodeIf you don’t know my guest today, you’ve likely taken a canopy course that was originally designed by him. In the early 2000s, Scott Miller was the face of formal canopy instruction. Using his signature Gatorz, and Keynote on his Mac, he taught thousands of civilian and military skydivers at more than 40 dropzones around the world how to be better, safety pilots. During his 16-year career in the sport, Scott amassed more than 8,500 jumps and  served as the chief test jumper at Performance Designs for five years. In different chapters of his career, he also worked as a camera flyer, an AFF, Tandem and static line instructor and was a founding member of the Flight-1 canopy school.  Today, Scott is a personal and professional development coach, speaker and podcaster.SHOW NOTES Bombing Out of Embry Riddle Learning from Rocky Evans Meeting John LeBlanc Becoming a Test Jumper at Performance Designs The start of rapid downsizing: F111 to Zero PThe Genesis of Flight-1 Burning OutRickster Powell - The King of SwoopCaring for TigersScott's Podcast: Task Time Energy PodcastTeaching the LSAT Finding Balance JOIN OUR COMMUNITYLove the show? Help support it by becoming a member of the 20 Minute Call Community! Supporting the show gives access to a private group page where you can:- suggest who you'd like to hear on the podcast- learn what interviews will be upcoming- submit questions for future guestsreceive show swagJoin our community and support the pod!Link: patreon.com/The20MinuteCallPodcastADVERTISEAre you interested in partnering with the 20 Minute Call as an advertiser? Let's work together! E-mail us at podcast@beyondmarketing.xyzGET IN TOUCH! Have ideas for a guest or want to leave us some feedback? We'd love to hear from you! E-mail us at podcast@beyondmarketing.xyz

Text Me Your Thoughts On This EpisodeToday's guest is a global ambassador for the sport and soon-to-be member of the International Skydiving Hall of Fame. Within months of his introduction to skydiving, Shannon Pilcher began competing in 4-way FS. Between 2003 and 2010 as a 4-way FS and CP competitor, Shannon earned 14 first-place titles and three seconds, broke three world records, and represented the USA at four World Meets and six World Cups. He was integral in defining and promoting canopy piloting, including establishing the PD Factory Team and Flight-1 Canopy School, and being featured in a documentary entitled Sky Jumpers which can be viewed on Amazon Prime. Additionally, he has served as a coach for the Australian, Austrian, Brazilian, British, Canadian, Irish and Norwegian national teams, and has worked with elite military operations, and SDC Rhythm XP. It should also be mentioned he was the 2006 Skydiver of the Year in Skydiving MagazineToday, he serves as a leadership coach specializing in organizational and leadership development working with some of the top executives in the highest echelons of the business world. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Love the 20 Minute Call Podcast? Support this Venture and Join our Community!Love the show? Help support it by becoming a member of the 20 Minute Call Community! Supporting the show gives access to a private group page where you can:- suggest who you'd like to hear on the podcast- learn what interviews will be upcoming- submit questions for future guestsreceive show swagJoin our community and support the pod!Link: patreon.com/The20MinuteCallPodcast------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Advertise with the 20 Minute CallAre you interested in partnering with the 20 Minute Call as an advertiser? Let's work together! E-mail us at podcast@beyondmarketing.xyz------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get in Touch!Have ideas for a guest or want to leave us some feedback? We'd love to hear from you! E-mail us at podcast@beyondmarketing.xyz

Text Me Your Thoughts On This EpisodeKeri Bell is a trailblazer in our sport. As a third-generation skydiver, for her, skydiving isn’t a mere choice. It’s a legacy. A legacy that traces back to her grandfather, Lenny Aikins, a World War II pilot who discovered his love for skydiving after his return from Europe. This passion was ingrained in her family's DNA, ultimately shaping Kapowsin Air Sports, a DZ that grew out of the family's initial skydiving club and a place she calls home.Today, Keri has over 14,000 skydives, is a member of the esteemed Highlight Pro Skydiving Team, an instructor examiner, tandem instructor a world record holder, DZO, a wife, and proud mother of three. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------In this episode: Keri shares what it was like growing up on a dropzoneWhat it was like growing up with cousins Luke Aikins and Andy FarringtonVideo: An epic demo introducing Google Glass in downtown San Francisco! Some of her most memorable jumpsRunning a DZ - Skydive Kapowsin! Being on the Highlight Pro Skydiving Team ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Love the 20 Minute Call Podcast? Support this Venture and Join our Community!Love the show? Help support it by becoming a member of the 20 Minute Call Community! Supporting the show gives access to a private group page where you can: - suggest who you'd like to hear on the podcast- learn what interviews will be upcoming- submit questions for future guests- receive show swagJoin our community and support the pod!Link: patreon.com/The20MinuteCallPodcast------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Advertise with the 20 Minute CallAre you interested in partnering with the 20 Minute Call as an advertiser? Let's work together! E-mail us at podcast@beyondmarketing.xyz------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get in Touch!Have ideas for a guest or want to leave us some feedback? We'd love to hear from you! E-mail us at podcast@beyondmarketing.xyzThe 20 Minute Call is hosted by James La Barrie of Beyond Marketing.The podcast is edited by Garnett Znidaric of the YouTube channel Blue Skies, Fun Days!

Text Me Your Thoughts On This EpisodeOur first guest is like no other person in the sport due to his incredible enthusiasm, love for the sport and its people. Kamuran “Sonic” Bayrasli is the man behind the famous Ranch Pro Shop. “Buy Baby Buy.”  Since making his first jump at a small DZ in New Jersey in 1992, Sonic has accrued more than 7,000 jumps, become a Master Rigger with more than 3000 reserves packed and more than 150 saves. Sonic is also a former AFF Instructor and, at one point, was even a container manufacturer building the BASR, which had a main and reserve canopy that could be used for both BASE jumping and skydiving. In this episode: How Sonic Became a SkydiverThe start of Canopy PilotingEstablishing the Pro ShopDeparting the Ranch The BASR Videoand so much more..... (this is a good one!)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Love the 20 Minute Call Podcast? Support this Venture and Join our Community!Love the show? Help support it by becoming a member of the 20 Minute Call Community! Supporting the show gives access to monthly private group chats, random swag, and insights to not yet released shows and future guests. Join our community and support the pod!Link: https://patreon.com/The20MinuteCallPodcast------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Advertise with the 20 Minute CallAre you interested in partnering with the 20 Minute Call as an advertiser? Let's work together! E-mail us at podcast@beyondmarketing.xyz------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get in Touch! Have ideas for a guest or want to leave us some feedback? We'd love to hear from you! E-mail us at podcast@beyondmarketing.xyz

Text Me Your Thoughts On This EpisodeHi everyone, it’s James La Barrie from Beyond Marketing. I’m excited to share a passion project that’s been rolling around in my brain for years! A new skydiving podcast called the 20 Minute Call! This podcast is focused on interviews with the people I’m most curious about. I’ll be taking a deep dive with them, not just talking about their skydiving accomplishments, but getting to know them beyond the jumpsuit.The 20 Minute Call is a podcast about the dreamers, boundary pushers, rebels and champions of the skydiving industry.I believe everyone has a story and I’m thrilled to capture the stories from every perspective within the sport from Hall of Famers, World Champions, DZO’s, riggers, fun jumpers and instructors. Your support is instrumental in making this project a success. So, I'm extending an invitation to you to be a part of this journey with me. Please follow The 20 Minute Call to ensure you stay connected and never miss an episode.