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The Lunatic Fringe Podcast

The Pilot
Skydiving
Extreme Sports
Mental Health
Canopy Piloting
Base Jumping
Fear
Gyro
Freedom Freefall
Competition
Tandem Skydiving
PTSD
Veterans
Adventure Sports Industry
Indoor Skydiving
Fitness
Community Engagement
Wingsuit
Community Support
Rhino Conservation
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The Freakin‘ Pilot from Blue Skies Mag talks to some of the worlds premiere, as well as lesser known skydivers and extreme air sports athletes to get their take on living life to the fullest, their paths along the Lunatic Fringe, and how they fit into the mainstream world while living life on the dark side.It’s just as much if not more about why we skydive, parachute and BASE jump as how, and it’s... more

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Latest Episodes

Only in the sport for 4 years, Dario Basile's time in both skydiving and BASE has made quite an impact in his life, and those that he meets. From A license to D, this base jumping, bull running, world traveling Tandem Instructor from Sussex NJ is abs... more

An OG jumper that started his static line course in the early 90's, Mr. Paul Wetzel, aka "Weasle" would go from rocking out of college where he had substantially more motivation for beer and skydiving that his courses, to Army Ranger school where he'... more

For Tim Jones, the decision to become a skydiver wasn't a difficult one. A half planned road trip from the UK into France and a tandem skydive was about all it took. As sometimes seems to be the case, skydiving and Tim fit together pretty easily, and... more

Revisiting exactly what a modern version of the American Dream really is, Sydney and Barry Williams "gave the middle finger" to an antiquated idea of happiness that just didn't fit, and hit the road in a van with no regrets and no looking back. Both ... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Wetzel
A retired military skydiver who is starting a food truck business.
Episode: Lunatic Fringe with Paul—Weasel—Wetzel
Tim Jones
A tandem instructor and videographer exploring the life of skydivers
Episode: Lunatic Fringe with Tim Jones
Cody McMains
Tandem instructor and videographer
Episode: Lunatic Fringe with Cody McMains
Alethia Austin
Skydiving coach, writer, business owner, and yoga teacher.
Episode: Lunatic Fringe with Alethia J. Austin
Andy Sbarato
Owner of Option Gravity and passionate skydiver
Option Gravity
Episode: Lunatic Fringe with Andy Sbarato
Troy Hartman
Professional skydiver and extreme sports athlete.
Episode: Lunatic Fringe with Troy Hartman Pt. 2
Sebastian Alvarez
Chilean skydiver and teammate of Dani from Red Bull.
Red Bull
Episode: Lunatic Fringe with Dani and Sebastian
Dani Roman
Professional skydiver from Spain.
Red Bull
Episode: Lunatic Fringe with Dani and Sebastian
Dave Cicciarelli
Full-time skydiving instructor and chief instructor at Skydive Australia's Cairns location
Skydive Australia
Episode: Lunatic Fringe with Dave Cicciarelli

Host

The Freakin' Pilot
Host known for engaging conversations that capture the adventurous spirit of skydiving and the personal journeys of athletes in extreme sports.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 141 ratings
  • The F..cking Pilot

    A trip down to memory lane, hilarious and educational at the same time

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Larryce
    United States3 years ago
  • Freakin' FUNNY, SCARY AND ENGAGING!

    Great stories told in a way that make you feel like you’re a part of the conversation. Really fun and informative, and even though it's sometimes a bit disturbing it really lets you climb inside those living outside the so called norms. As a skydiver, it makes me feel like I'm sitting at the bonfire after a great day of jumping, and when they're talking about other extreme sports it really sparks my interest! I think i like hearing about the jumpers I've never heard of even more than the big nam... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DTFPR
    United States3 years ago
  • amazing guests. incredible origin stories, close calls, exciting times, wonderful people in an extreme lifestyle that has to be heard from the people that live it to be believed! TOP KNOTCH

    Podchaser
    5
    The Lunatic Fringe Podcast
    3 years ago
  • Great show

    This is a really fun show with great energy, I highly recommend it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jrides4
    United States4 years ago
  • Awesome show!

    Spills, thrills, laughs and games! Skydiving at it’s fullest!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ivan B Fool
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Comments highlight the authenticity and depth of stories shared by guests, making it enjoyable for both experienced jumpers and newcomers to the sport.
Listeners appreciate the lively and humorous storytelling that feels personal and relatable.
The podcast is well-received for its engaging discussions, fostering a sense of camaraderie among skydivers and extreme sports enthusiasts.
Many reviews suggest that the content resonates well with adventure seekers and those drawn to the lifestyle of extreme sports, enhancing the appeal for potential guests and sponsors.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Lunatic Fringe with Tim Jones
Q: What advice do you have to someone that just did their first jump?
Just be really enthusiastic and know what you want to do; it's an expensive hobby and you may need to pour everything into it.
Lunatic Fringe with Dan BC
Q: What do you want to say to people thinking about skydiving?
If you're on the fence, just come out to the drop zone for a day and watch; it's really a great community experience.
Lunatic Fringe with Dan BC
Q: What was the best change you think has happened in skydiving?
Training methods like tandem and AFF have opened up the sport to many more people, allowing anyone with a desire to jump to learn safely.
Lunatic Fringe with Dan BC
Q: How did you feel about your family's knowledge of your skydiving?
He chose to inform them only after achieving several jumps to avoid worrying them.
Lunatic Fringe with Dan BC
Q: What motivated you for your first jump?
Dan explains he always dreamt of flying and was inspired by watching shows on parachuting as a child.

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1. Paul Wetzel
2. Tim Jones
3. Cody McMains
4. Alethia Austin
5. Andy Sbarato
6. Troy Hartman
7. Sebastian Alvarez
8. Dani Roman

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