The 20 Minute Call

Dec 08 2024 63 ep. 66 mins 17
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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

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Olav Zipser - The Father of Free Fly Skydiving

Dec 08 2024 68 mins  
Send Us Feedback via TextOlav Zipser, born in Simmern, Germany, began his skydiving career in 1986 and quickly revolutionized the sport by introducing non-traditional forms of body flight - in other words departing the known world of flying on your belly to flying on multiple axes, namely on your head. His innovative approach led to the development of FreeFly, a discipline that has

Gustavo Cabana: Hall of Fame Skydiving Aerial Photographer

Dec 01 2024 73 mins  
Send Us Feedback via TextMy guest today is one of the world’s most celebrated skydiving camera flyers, with a career that spans over 30 years and more than 28,000 jumps. Gustavo Cabana, originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, turned a simple VHS camera and a passion for skydiving into a lifelong profession, capturing some of the most iconic moments in the sport’s history. Gust

Norman Kent - Iconic Skydiving Cinematographer (Part II)

Nov 24 2024 59 mins  
Send Us Feedback via TextIn part two of this two-part episode with Norman Kent, we resume our conversation, speaking more about Norman's professional career. If you've not yet listened to Part I, please listen to last week's episode first. Norman Kent is considered by many to be one of the greatest skydiving aerial photographers and cinematographers in the history of the sport. Nor

Norman Kent - Iconic Skydiving Cinematographer (Part I)

Nov 17 2024 57 mins  
Send Us Feedback via TextMy guest today is considered by many to be one of the greatest skydiving aerial photographers and cinematographers in the history of the sport. Norman Kent made his first jump at 19 years old. Now, at 68, he is still on the top of the mountain capturing the sport's most extraordinary images. At the time of this recording, the October 2024 cover of Parachuti

Jen Davidson - Former US Army Golden Knight and Multi-Time World Champion

Nov 10 2024 74 mins  
Send Us Feedback via TextJen Davidson, a distinguished former member of the elite U.S. Army Golden Knights, has showcased her skydiving expertise in some of the most high-profile jumps worldwide, including an awe-inspiring jump at the Statue of Liberty and multiple high-profile stadium jumps as part of the demonstration team. Throughout her remarkable career, Jen has claimed multip

Brian "BK" Krause - Multi-Time World Champion & Former Team Captain of the Golden Knights

Nov 04 2024 82 mins  
Send Us Feedback via TextBrian "BK" Krause is a legendary figure in the skydiving community, with an impressive career that spans both military and civilian achievements. With over 23,000 jumps to his name, BK is known for leading the resurgence of the U.S. Army's Golden Knights 8-Way formation skydiving team. Under his leadership as captain and player-coach, the Golden Knights cla

Jeana Billings: World Champion in 4 & 8-Way Formation Skydiving

Oct 27 2024 66 mins  
Send Us Feedback via TextJeana Billings has made an incredible impact on the skydiving world since her first jump in 2013. In just a few short years, she has become a dominant force in Formation Skydiving competitions. In 2018, Jeana and her team, Paraclete XP8, won the U.S. National Championships in the 8-Way event. By 2019, she added to her accomplishments by becoming the World I

Kirk Verner - Multi-Time World Champion FS Skydiver / GM Skydive Paraclete XP

Oct 20 2024 90 mins  
Send Us Feedback via TextKirk Verner is a true legend in skydiving, with a remarkable career spanning decades. As a founding member of Arizona Airspeed, Kirk has amassed an incredible 72 gold medals at world and national levels in both 4-Way and 8-Way formation skydiving. His achievements place him among the most successful competitors in the history of the sport.Kirk has also made

Zainab Alibhai - Dropzone Owner, Go Jump Kenya

Oct 13 2024 48 mins  
Send Us Feedback via TextZainab Alibhai has defied expectations and broken significant barriers, earning a place of recognition within the international skydiving community. Originally from Kenya, Zainab made her first skydive in 2014—a life-changing experience that set her on a remarkable path. From that moment, she embarked on an unconventional journey, traveling across the glo

Sherry Butcher: DZO, Aerohio & USPA Vice-President

Oct 06 2024 60 mins  
Send Us Feedback via TextSherry Butcher is a highly accomplished and influential figure in the skydiving community. She co-owns Aerohio Skydiving Center in Ashland, Ohio, and has been actively involved in the sport for over 30 years. Sherry made her first jump in May 1993 and has since made over 10,000 jumps. Her passion for skydiving led her to become a skilled instructor, eventua