The 20 Minute Call - A Skydiving 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
Episodes
81 episodes
Pancho Campo - Skydiver and Entrepreneur
Pancho Campo’s life story is one of global reach and bold reinvention. Born in Santiago, Chile, Pancho began his career in professional tennis, serving as the captain and manager of the Chilean Olympic Tennis Team at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic ...
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Episode 76
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1:07:21
Jay Stokes - World Record Holder for Most Jumps in 24 Hours
In this episode, we welcome Jay Stokes—a legendary figure in the skydiving world whose accomplishments have left a lasting mark on both military and civilian skydiving. Jay holds the Guinness World Record for the most parachute jumps in a 24-ho...
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Episode 75
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1:03:54
Greg "Miff" Smith - DZO South Australia Skydiving
In this episode, I’m joined by Greg “Miff” Smith—a true pioneer in Australian skydiving. With nearly five decades in the sport and more than 12,000 jumps to his name, Miff has been a driving force behind the growth and evolution of skydiving in...
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Episode 74
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1:11:10
Chazi Rutz - Skydive Arizona LO and World Record Holder
In this episode, we sit down with Chazi Rutz—an accomplished skydiver, coach, and competitor whose career is as dynamic as it is inspiring. Based in Eloy, Arizona, Chazi has completed over 10,700 jumps and earned silver and bronze medals at the...
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Episode 73
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59:10
Chris Wagner - Former US Army Golden Knight & Former Member of Army Special Forces
In this episode, we welcome Chris Wagner—an accomplished skydiver, competitor, and leader in the sport. A former member of the U.S. Army Parachute Team, the Golden Knights, Chris has helped shape the evolution of Formation Skydiving, earning mu...
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Episode 72
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1:03:58
Mike Gruwell: Owner, Chutingstar Skydiving Superstore
Mike Gruwell is a skydiving entrepreneur, master rigger, and industry leader whose journey in the sport began with a single jump in 1995. What started as a passion quickly turned into a career, leading him to become an FAA Mast...
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Episode 71
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1:01:14
Ashley Marquardt | Skydive Dubai Pilot, Wingsuiter and Freeflyer
Ashley Marquardt is a pilot, skydiver, and adventurer whose journey in aviation has been nothing short of remarkable. In just five years since earning her commercial pilot’s license, she went from flying a Cessna 172 at
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Episode 70
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56:25
Stephen "Hatz" Hatzistefandis | DZO Pegasus Skydive Center
Stephen "Hatz" Hatzistefandis is a true adventurer and a standout personality in the world of skydiving. With over 3,500 jumps—including more than 2,000 tandems—Hatz has built a reputation for orchestrating skydives in some of the most breathta...
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Episode 69
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1:06:11
Anthony "The Kid" Zerbonia | World Champion Wingsuit Pilot
Anthony “The Kid” Zerbonia is one of the most respected wingsuit pilots in the sport, with over 3,300 skydives—more than 2,300 of them dedicated to wingsuit flying. A two-time national champion in acrobatic wingsuit flying, Anthony has represen...
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Episode 68
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Pablito Perazzoli - Master Rigger & Skydiver
With over two decades in skydiving and parachute rigging, Pablito Perazzoli has built a reputation for precision and expertise. Originally from Argentina, his journey began with an unexpected introduction to sewing during a high school exchange...
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Episode 67
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1:21:22
Ossie Khan: Australian Skydiver and BASE Jumper
With over 10,000 jumps and more than three decades in the sport, Ossie Khan has made a lasting impact on skydiving and BASE jumping. As the owner of Melbourne Skydive Centre, he has trained countless skydivers and contributed as a safety manage...
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Episode 66
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1:15:17
Craig Girard: 8 Time Formation Skydiving World Champion (2023)
Born 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 numerou...
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Matt Blank: Skydiver, BASE Jumper and Co-Host of the Exit Point Podcast
Matt Blank is a true adventurer who has packed a lifetime of extraordinary experiences into his years. A well-known figure in multiple adventure sports communities, Matt has traveled the globe, embracing the highs and lows that come with a life...
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Episode 65
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1:32:10
Amy Chmelecki - Red Bull Air Force Team & Member of the Skydiving Hall of Fame
Amy Chmelecki has spent nearly three decades pushing the boundaries of human flight, amassing over 20,000 skydives and 2,000 hours of wind tunnel time. A true trailblazer, Amy holds an astonishing 25 skydiving world records, 3 world titles, and...
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Episode 64
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1:23:47
Jason Moledzki - Multi-Time World Champion Skydiver, Artist and Podcast Host
My guest today is one of the most recognized skydivers and BASE jumpers on planet earth. Say the word “JayMo” in any skydiving community and they know you’re referring to Jason Moledzki. Since making his first static line jump from ...
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Episode 63
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1:06:54
Don Kirlin - World Free Fall Convention Founder
Don Kirlin is a visionary leader whose remarkable contributions have left a profound impact on both the aviation and skydiving worlds. As the founder of Air USA, Don provided tactical aircraft services to U.S. defense agencies and contractors e...
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Episode 62
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1:23:09
Bruce Travis - Formation Skydiver Extraodinaire
Bruce Travis, born and raised in Montana, has spent decades as an engineer and skydiver, achieving incredible milestones in each. A graduate of Montana State University with a degree in aerospace and mechanical engineering, Bruce served in the ...
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Episode 61
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1:05:46
Bruno Brokken - Skydiving Hall of Fame Photographer
Bruno Brokken, originally from Belgium, has dedicated more than four decades to the sport, amassing over 27,000 jumps and a reputation as one of the most skilled aerial photographers and videographers in the world. His work has captured the ess...
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Episode 60
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Olav Zipser - The Father of Free Fly Skydiving
Olav 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 m...
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Episode 59
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Gustavo Cabana: Hall of Fame Skydiving Aerial Photographer
My 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 f...
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Episode 58
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1:13:21
Norman Kent - Iconic Skydiving Cinematographer (Part II)
In 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. Nor...
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Episode 57
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59:56
Norman Kent - Iconic Skydiving Cinematographer (Part I)
My 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 ...
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Episode 56
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Jen Davidson - Former US Army Golden Knight and Multi-Time World Champion
Jen 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 hig...
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Episode 55
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1:14:34
Brian "BK" Krause - Multi-Time World Champion & Former Team Captain of the Golden Knights
Brian "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 Gold...
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Episode 54
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1:22:16
Jeana Billings: World Champion in 4 & 8-Way Formation Skydiving
Jeana 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 th...
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Episode 53
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