Jump Twenty Six - The Skydive Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jason Lehel & Chris Dare
Jump Twenty Six Podcast is for all skydivers, experienced or not so but is especially aimed towards the newer skydiver.
We’ll support your move from A license and beyond with all the tips and insights you need to buy your first rig, learn loading, exit and jump protocols, understand the psychology of fear, canopy control and much, much more.
We'll have interviews with some of the best skydivers in the world, equipment manufactures, riggers, coaches and not forgetting the novice skydiver, sharing their journeys.
All in all, we’ll help keep you off that couch and in the clear blue skies!
And now, for something completely brief... well, not as brief as we originally planned, but certainly shorter than whatever's coming next! Yes, that's right, ladies and gentlemen, in this delightfully abbreviated—though unexpectedly not-so-abbreviated—episode, which runs a mere 60 minutes, give or take, we shall tantalize you with... not too much but just enough! Except, of course, the thrilling announcement that there will be a longer episode. How much longer, you ask? Well, we don't know! But it will certainly be longer than this one, which—despite my incessant rambling—is rather perfectly timed. So, sit back, relax, and prepare yourself... for the prelude to something... longer!
In addition there's a written in confession from the UK.
Please mail in YOUR confession to the email - best of all, do a voice recording and mail it in!
Another pod already!! :)
A bit of a soapbox moment.
Interview with Sarah Nuckols by Steve Lefkowitz of Rhythm Skydiving.
Please call with YOUR confession!!!!
NEW CONFESSIONS PHONE # +1 (424) 322-9934
OR EMAIL - jumptwentysix@gmail.com
Jason & Chris at Elsinore with Tzar impromptu appearance.
Confession - discussing exit order etc.
Please call with YOUR confession!!!!
NEW CONFESSIONS PHONE # +1 (424) 322-9934
OR EMAIL - jumptwentysix@gmail.com
At last... a catch up of all your unanswered messages and confessions!! And a little more banter about fear.
Please call with YOUR confession!!!!
CONFESSIONS PHONE # +1 424 645 7054
OR EMAIL - jumptwentysix@gmail.com
This episode's subject - FEAR!!
It's a long episode, so consider listening in segments... maybe.. just a thought. It's a slightly different format than normal: hope you get something from it.
A great interview with Lelo, the master rigger at Elsinore. Even with 12,000 jumps there's still fear - good discussion.
From the allergy infested Elsinore comes Episode #45. It's a LONG one so strap up or use the pause button and resume once you've caught your breath.
A few confessions, lots of chat to make up for the gap in the episodes!!
THANK YOU for hanging in there and staying connected!
CONFESSIONS PHONE # +1 424 645 7054
OR EMAIL - jumptwentysix@gmail.com
From the heat of LA comes Episode #44
Jason's 6 confessions from one jump!! - here's the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T8GE8IZayk
Other confessions and a chat with Nadav.
Some USPA incident chat; good stuff to learn and remember.
CONFESSIONS PHONE # +1 424 645 7054
OR EMAIL - jumptwentysix@icloud.com
Live from Elsinore, all recorded on the iPhone so sorry for not good as normal sound :(
Chris and started the show thinking we were just going to discuss a few confessions but pretty quickly, the conversation went way deep where neither of us expected.
Included are confessions from Amanda and Nir.
Well well well..... has it happened? Is it possible that the flux-capacitor has put Jason back into the sky???
3 confessions and plenty of banter from Elsinore with Chris & Jason on this somewhat long show.... remember, you can always pause and return the next day :)
A lot of discussion about focus!
Gary Smith re-connects
And at LONG LAST, we air the confession from Scott... thanks Scott and sorry for thee wait :)
MERRY CHRISTMAS 2021
Hope you're all doing well, staying sane, staying healthy, mind body & spirit!
Chris & I catch up on the year, meet Cory in Washington, confession time and stuff :)
As promised, a mini solo episode about visualization while the clock ticks away & Chris & I try to sync our calendars!
Interview with Steve Gregor, from NZ, talking about his 100 Jump Project.
3 confessions... yes, 3!!
A couple of messages
And some good old banter... and Chris even getting pretty close to some quality anger :)
Bumper last show of 2020 - 2 hours!!!
A Chris interview with Lauren in Florida
3 confessions
Some Covid banter again - sorry
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
Second episode from the RV during the Covid-19 world-wide episode.
Chris and Jason catch up and skim the surface of their Covid-19 basic thoughts. Sorry for that, didn't plan on it, just happened.
Chris tells us about the Base course he's just finished.
Nice confession from Ashley :)
Enjoy and stay well!!
Interview with Joe Jennings while we're all in isolation from the deadly Mexican Beer
PLEASE SEND IN CONFESSIONS
Jason and Chris... mucho banter
Chris has a lot of passion about.... well, have a listen.
Interview with Ryan Glowka - https://www.facebook.com/TexasParamotor/
a VERY SHORT episode with the state of the union and a big thank you to all our listeners.
As stated in the episode, go to the Facebook page for the link to my little movie.
This episode is your stuff... confessions and messages read and discussed.
Thank you :)
Chris and Jason discuss flying life things and an article in USPA Parachutist
Interview with double BK amputee Bruce - skydiver and paramotor pilot
Chris tells us about his world record and cutaway
Jason explains a little about water landings with paramoters
Chris has his own awesome segment all about gear!
Enjoy!!!!
A sweet confession - not a confession about sweets but a juicy confession but again, not about juice!
A discussion around this article regarding AAD settings
https://tinyurl.com/y4y7a9as
And this Video
https://tinyurl.com/y4yowruf
A kinda mailbox episode, messages, confessions etc.
A little tired but think we got some good banter going - let us know :)
Bruce interrupts the flow
The video that is discussed during show is here: https://tinyurl.com/y46olrsb
Burning Man Tandems: https://airphoenix.camp/
Enjoy
Good to be back .... missin' you guys n' dolls.
SHOUT OUT to Radio Skydive UK & The Paramotor Podcast
A message about wings and another message from Max in NZ that we're still trying to figure what the hell it's about :)
A couple of great confessions - THANK YOU
General banta
And how are you taking care of your cognitive functioning - SAFETY!!
Part two of the Christmas podcast.
Parachutist Magazine Incident report discussion
A few confessions
And a bit of general Christmas cheer
First time we've done a part 1 & 2. Trying to limit shows to about an hour.
A backdrop of holiday spirits - that changes a bit in part 2.. so watch out for that!
Swoop and Bruce make themselves heard too!
We delve into messages left on Facebook... sorry for delay!
A confession (more to follow in part 2)
Final interview with Sandy Grillet discussing MARDS - Sky Hooks etc
Enjoy and thanks for listening.
Chris and Jason have a good bit of banter back and forth.
A couple of confessions
Interview with Jason't Paragliding coach, Chris Grantham.. who's also a skydiver
No Chris today.... just Jason
Short episode.
Part #2 of the interview with Sandy Grillet discussing openings.
Enjoy :)
Long time... thanks for hanging with us :)
A couple of FB messages
Sandy Grillet interview #1 - AAD's
Chris & Jason banter
Christmas show from our home DZ; Skydive Elsinore
Carl, Nadav & Rain join Chris & Jason on a windy, chilly but sunny winter California day
1 x confession
Steve Lefkowitz interview with ShawnaRae Miliano
Check show #10 and #19 for shows on women in skydiving discussed.
Rhythm 100 App available for Apple and Android phones: GET IT
MERRY CHRISTMAS
MAILBOX EPISODE
Chris and Jason discuss the messages and confessions received since Ep#20.... and that's about it... plain and simple and lots of fun :)
Long show... :)
Chris and Jason banter
Interview with Roberta Mancino
Confession !!!
Final segment with Dan BC
Confession#2 !!!
The regular Rhythm Skydiving 101 spot with Steve Lefkowitz
Enjoy :)
Mini Episode with a lonely Jason :(
Carl found and put together an edited version of a YouTube video from the PIA Seminar this year: "Girls Can't Fly parachutes" held by Laura Golly and Allison Reay from PD.
Here's the full version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8INJxZEo4Ww
Steve Lefkowizt does his very first interview for J26 :)
Don't forget about the amazing Rhythm 101 app!!!
Link for the Apple App: http://tinyurl.com/jj6gpxz
Link for the Android App: http://tinyurl.com/hngo9nn
Chris & Jason sync schedules - at last & are back in the groove :)
Awesome segment with Dan BC on EP - HUGELY AWESOME
News of some changes to the Podcast
Two phoned in confessions - thanks guys!
Big THANK YOU to Carl for enabling us to get this episode out so quick
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Part two of our interview with Steve & JaNette Lefkowitz from Rhythm XP rhythmskydiving.com
JaNette discusses women in skydiving and in particular The Women in Skydiving Leadership Foundation. https://www.facebook.com/RWSLF/
Steve sums up more info regarding the fantastic app they've created
Link for the Apple App: http://tinyurl.com/jj6gpxz
Link for the Android App: http://tinyurl.com/hngo9n
And some really good general discussion.
Part one of our interview with Steve & JaNette Lefkowitz from Rhythm XP
Rhythm XP link: http://skydiving.how
Steve discusses their new skydiving app targeted for the newer jumper.
Link for the Apple App: http://tinyurl.com/jj6gpxz
Link for the Android App: http://tinyurl.com/hngo9nn
A short "fill in" podcast as we await for Jason & Chris to get #16 up & running
This podcast includes the following:
Jason and Chris's excuse :)
Steph's second confession
Dan BC on canopy piloting
.. and a little general banter
A quick catch up show
Info about the next "elephant in the room" show
Dan BC safety segment
Stephanie gives us a "dirty" confession
On Episode #14 we catch up with Chris and his jumping antics and hear all kinds of goodies including what his team mate Ruben has been up to.
Jason confesses that he hasn’t skydived in ?? months
Carlos gets a great DZ interview
The first in a series of Dan BC safety tips live from Skydive Perris
A great phone in confession and much more…
Dan BC’s book, Above All Else… buy one as a great christmas pressies!
http://tinyurl.com/hq6yzq7
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUMP TWENTY SIX :)
Impromptu show with special guest Bob Klaas.. no longer a cutaway virgin.. gear issues!
Announcement re: Dan BC and J26
Carlos Felix Ortiz does his first interview on behlaf of J26
Jason and Chris a little show rusty having not done an episode for a while :(
A shout out to other DZ's around the globe
http://skydiveterritory.com.au
http://tinyurl.com/pq3cwlq
Dan BC gives a couple tips on pilot-chute in tow and hesitation
A couple of confessions... keep them coming please
Deep Survival... a book Jason's reading http://tinyurl.com/ps5y3vk
At last Ep #11 is here... sorry for the delay!
Interviews with Dusty Hanks from iFly in Ogden.
Rick Thues from Skydivers Over Sixty.
Aj & Jordon, who were our very first student interview on Ep #1.
Two confessions and a buch of hot air from Chris and me sitting under the trees at Elsinore.... hope you enjoy.
IT'S LADIES NIGHT
Chris, me and four amazing women.
NICOLE ELLIOT, ROSA ALVA, HANNAH BETTS, SYDNEY WILLIAMS
A journey and a half... enjoy :)
A guest appearance by Crystal Sanchez
A confession from a lady called Sam from Skydive Snohomish, WA
Sale and Wanted - Ladies Edition! https://www.facebook.com/groups/725980460820709/
Fresh from the sports mat at Elsinore, lead packer, Jacob Colby joins us with stories from the mat.
Brian Germain discuss's 'gear fear' - especially how it relates to the reserve. Check out Brian's site, Adventure Wisdom, here: https://www.adventurewisdom.com
A couple of confessions... at last!!!!!!
And Swoop, Chris's dog, lets himself be known to the world!
If you don't know who Dan BC is, STOP now and go and research first!
In this lively show we have:
Our interview Dan BC aloong with Barry and Sydney Williams
Chris is back from the tunnel
Facebook questions
A confession or two
Matt Toth as guest presenter
And too much banter for the good of your ears - enjoy
A shorter episode this month, as EP#8 is going to be a long one!
Sandy Grillet standing in for Chris, who's upside down at the tunnel.
How to clean a canopy.
A confession... at last!!
And Jason's soap box mantra about fitness and nutrician.
Here's some links for Jason's thoughts on the nutrician
Cholesterol Clarity: What The HDL Is Wrong With My Numbers? -
http://tinyurl.com/p3hbby2
The Art & Science of Low Carbohydrate Living: An Expert Guide to Making the Life-Saving Benefits of Carbohydrate Restriction Sustainable and Enjoyable by Jeff Volek & Stephen Phinney -
http://tinyurl.com/qg2f7hj
https://www.bulletproofexec.com/69-clearing-up-cholesterol-with-jimmy-moore/
Maybe the last show of 2014... maybe :)
General banter about life at the SoCal DZ's.. just before Christmas 2014.
Chris explains about his premature opening.
Another interview with Sandy Grillet about body positioning at time of pitching and deployment.
Seeing we have so few confessions, Jason confess's his way into the new year.
November 11th 2014
GEAR, GEAR, GEAR....
First of a few episodes on gear.
This episode has our student interview and a fantastic interview with Sandy Grillet.
A "mid term" shorter show while we gather what we need for the up and coming "gear" shows.
In this show we have a segment of an interview with our friend Rich at Tsunami Skydivers, Ocenaside and Sandy Grillet; both talking about, amongst other things, AAD's and the problem with newer skydivers and tracking jumps.
Jason tells a tale of a "near" malfunction... of his brain!
The greater your need to act quickly and discively, the greater your tendency to hesitate!
Sandy has a pilot chute tip.
An even bigger and more mammoth of a show than Ep#2!!!
With both Chris and myself having some recent interesting experiences with canopy activities, Ep#3 is dedicated to all things canopy.
We're joined by Nadav Schwartz.
We have our interview with a student, this week being Red Bull Pro BMX rider, Mike "Hucker" Clark.
Also interview with Lt Col Mike Smith and Brain Germain but this time about all things canopy, not fear.
Two Skydiving confessions... oh boy!
A MAMMOTH of a show. We have interviews with:
- World champion 4 way skydiver & DZO of Skydive Elsinore, John Hamilton.
- Our regular student interview.
- Sydney Williams on Boogies.
- Rich Grimm, DZO of Tsunami Skydivers, Oceanside.
- And the new section, Skydiving Confessions.
Topics include, line twists, tunnel, what piece of gear is essential after you have rig, AAD & Alti, where to get flying tips on the web, why you should & shouldn't come to a boogie and lots, lots more.
This first episode of the podcast is dedicated to Adam Rubin.
Apart from general banter we have interviews with Andy Locke on his birthday just a few days before he headed off with Damien Germano and Felix Castillo of Elsinore Ignite to the World Championships in Prague.
We have the full interview with Brian Germain and his take on fear n' Skydiving.
We have our first interview with a couple of student skydivers, AJ and Jordan, as a part of a regular spot on the show.
And last but not least, a sneak preview of an interview to come with Sydney Williams from Skydive Elsinore about the up and coming Chicks Rock Boogie at Elsinore in October.
Brian Germain teaser clip. Chris and Jason explain the plans and ideas for this new show.