Best Happy Records // Happy Collective Podcasts (2025)

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#28 Robert Hunt - Nobody Cares Until You Do: Why Accountability Is Your Superpower 50:00

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Send us a text From Victim to Victor: How Taking Accountability Transforms Your Life Are you feeling stuck in your life despite trying hard to improve? Discover how shifting from a victim mentality to true accountability can change everything. In this episode, Todd interviews Robert J. Hunt, co-author of "Nobody Cares Until You Do," about the power…

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#27 John Brink - From WAR-TORN Childhood to IMMIGRANT CEO in Canada? 49:53

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Send us a text During WWII in war-torn Holland, a five-year-old watches Canadian soldiers hand out bread, butter, and cheese in a schoolyard. He decides that someday he will live in the land of his heroes. Decades later that child, John Brink, arrives in Canada with a suitcase, $25.47 in his pocket, and a desire to build his own company. What unfol…

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#26 Jeff Callahan - Develop COMMUNICATION Skills to Supercharge Your Life and Career! 59:25

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Send us a text What if confidence doesn’t come from hype, but from training yourself? We sit down with communication coach Jeff Callahan to carve out a practical path from social anxiety to authentic connection that's built on reps, helpful self-talk, and simple frameworks anyone can use. As a child, Jeff’s story began with a severe stuttering prob…

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#25 Ray Martin - Winning at Life, Yet Feeling Empty Inside: A CEO Walks Away 58:03

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Send us a text What happens when you achieve everything society says will make you happy, only to discover it's left you feeling empty? Ray Martin, award-winning business leader turned nomadic explorer, discovered that his greatest achievement wasn't building a successful company — it was finding the courage to walk away from it all and build somet…

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#24 Andrew Profaci - Lessons From a Cult Survivor 1:09:45

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Send us a text In this episode, we delve into Andrew Profaci's incredible escape from the notorious Love Has Won cult, revealing the darkest corners of psychological manipulation and leading to the illuminating light of truth. As Amy Carlson's closest companion, Andrew witnessed firsthand how cult leaders exploit vulnerabilities through powerful ps…

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#23 Steve McCready - The Myths Keeping you STUCK in Mid-Life! A Psychotherapist Sets the Record Straight 1:06:17

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Send us a text What happens when a former therapy skeptic sits down with a licensed psychotherapist? Prepare for an eye-opening conversation that challenges everything you thought you knew about mental health support. Steve McCready, a licensed psychotherapist with a refreshingly practical approach, joins us to unpack why so many of us—particularly…

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#22 Chris Wilkens - How to Start Building Wealth No Matter Your Age 51:59

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Send us a text Are your financial dreams feeling out of reach? What if I told you the secret isn't working harder or sacrificing more, but simply starting now and letting time do the heavy lifting? In this eye-opening conversation with Chris Wilkens, Vice President and Financial Advisor at RBC Wealth Management, we uncover practical strategies that…

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#21 Brandon Held - From Childhood Trauma, Poverty, and Divorce to a Life of Fulfillment 1:04:10

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Send us a text What happens when childhood trauma becomes your greatest teacher? Brandon Held's life story reads like a manual on resilience -- growing up in poverty, living with an abusive, alcoholic stepfather, losing his infant daughter, multiple failed marriages, surviving a suicide attempt, and emerging not just intact but mentally resilient a…

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#20 Boomer Reboot: Phil's Journey from Teacher to YouTube Creator 53:03

4M ago53:03

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Send us a text In this eye-opening conversation, we meet Phil, the creator behind the YouTube channel "What's Up Boomer," who shares his journey of reinvention after reaching retirement age with less-than-ideal financial circumstances. At 66, Phil works at Home Depot while building a YouTube following that exploded from 400 to over 8,000 subscriber…

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#19 The Pursuit of Happiness: Bad Idea or Worthy Goal? 28:16

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Send us a text Why does a man with $2.1 trillion (five times Elon Musk's wealth) conclude that everything is "vanity and striving after wind"? King Solomon's ancient wisdom on happiness finds surprising validation in modern psychological research. We've put happiness on a pedestal as life's ultimate goal, but what if chasing it directly is actually…

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#18 Are You OPEN to Change or STUCK Forever? 34:20

7M ago34:20

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Send us a text Are you tired of feeling stuck in a rut, wondering if real change is possible for you? In this episode, we'll explore the concept of personal transformation and discuss options for getting ourselves “unstuck”. Whether you're seeking to become more physically fit, overcome self-doubt, build confidence, or simply create a more fulfilli…

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#17 What is Your Motivation for Building Wealth? 35:52

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Send us a text People dream of getting rich - fancy vacations, luxury toys, never ending fun. Sounds perfect, right? But what if we told you that chasing wealth might just make you miserable? Because, the real question isn’t so much HOW to build wealth - it’s WHY you want it in the first place. We start this episode with a tale of Two Millionaires.…

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#16 Retirement in America: Is it a Dream or a Nightmare? 49:21

8M ago49:21

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Send us a text Here's the shocking truth about Retirement in America: Many Americans hit retirement age scrambling for financial security 8.2 Million adults over the age of 65 are living BELOW the poverty line. Over 10 Million people over the age of 65 are still working, double the amount from 1985 This is reality, but it’s not all doom and gloom -…

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Why Join the USPPA? Unlocking the Benefits with Alexis Quintana 2:07:23

9M ago2:07:23

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Welcome to another exhilarating episode of The Paramotor Podcast! Today, we sit down with Alexis Quintana—president of the United States Powered Paragliding Association (USPPA), accomplished paragliding pilot, and team pilot for the Airythmia paramotor flight demonstration team. In this conversation, we dive deep into one burning question: Why shou…

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Kit Patterson 1:21:39

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Kit shares his unique life story and upbringing, giving insight into what led him to paramotoring. The conversation covers his journey into the sport, including paramotor training, skill progression, motor preferences, and his personal experiences with accidents and setbacks. Kit opens up about the difficult decision to quit flying, and the even mo…

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#15 Poverty is NOT a Choice, it's a Trap!!! 49:49

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Send us a text Poverty is NOT a choice. It’s a Trap! And the way out isn’t what you think. Forget everything you know about poverty. In this episode, we’re going to challenge assumptions and discuss the traps that keep millions stuck in a cycle of desperation. We start with the story of an 11 year-old girl named Dasani who was the oldest of 8 child…

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Tucker Gott and Travis Burns (Part 1) 42:31

10M ago42:31

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Please consider becoming a supporter of The Paramotor Podcast! CLICK HERE! Join me, Travis Burns, and Tucker Gott as we delve into the high-stakes world of paramotoring in Part 1 of this epic podcast! We tackle the risk vs. reward of flying, dissect the details of my recent paramotor crash, and take a deep dive into Travis Burns' journey and expert…

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#14 Forget New Year Resolutions and Focus on Lasting Change 49:35

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Send us a text If you've ever faced the bitter disappointment of failed New Year Resolutions, you're not alone! Have you ever considered that sheer willpower is not enough to create lasting change in your life? On this New Year's Eve, we discuss alternatives to annual resolutions, introducing concepts like Neuroplasticity, Coherance Therapy, and Me…

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#13 Chris Wilkens: Brutal House-to-House Slugfest in Fallujah with 3rd Platoon, Bravo 1/8 1:16:55

11M ago1:16:55

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Send us a text This is Part 2 of our Interview with Chris Wilkens, Commander of 3rd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marines during the 2nd Battle of Fallujah in November 2004. Our discussion begins on the battalion's arrival on the outskirts of Fallujah and Chris walks us through his platoon's deadly skirmishes through that very kinetic …

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#12 Chris Wilkens - Platoon Commander on the Buildup to Fallujah with 3rd Platoon, Bravo 1/8 57:25

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Send us a text Operation Phantom Fury, also known as The 2nd Battle of Fallujah, was fought over a 6 week period beginning on Nov 7th, 2004. It was the bloodiest battle of the Iraq war and also the heaviest urban fighting for US Marines since the Battle of Hue, Vietnam in 1968. As we remember the 20th Anniversary of the battle, we have a special gu…

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#11 The Lottery is NOT a Retirement Strategy! 29:37

12M ago29:37

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Send us a text Winning BIG in the lottery often ends in tragedy. In this episode, we take a look at the story of Jack Whittaker and how his family was destroyed after winning a $313M PowerBall jackpot. Along the way, we discuss why lottery winners go bankrupt, what you should do if you win big, and the political wranglings surrounding State Lotteri…

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#10 The Secondary, Yet Still Vital Goal of Leadership 1:04:05

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Send us a text When considering leadership, we have a tendency to focus on the workplace and how leaders operate in that sphere of influence. The reality is EVERYONE needs leadership skills to create a fulfilling life. Specifically, we need the ability to look out for our own personal welfare and that of others. If you're an individual responsible …

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#9 The Primary and Most Vital Goal of Leadership 50:21

1y ago50:21

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Send us a text What is the Most important Goal of Leadership? This episode digs into that one simple question. When you say the goal out loud, it sounds so basic and obvious that it's almost TOO simple. The fact is, we humans struggle in this area of leading ourselves and others. The chaos of life often steers us away from our objectives. Distracti…

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#8 The Impact of Leadership (Good and Bad) 1:00:56

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Send us a text This episode digs into the impact of leadership, both good and bad. Chances are you've had a number of "First Day on the Job" experiences. Some were GOOD and some were notoriously BAD. What was the difference in these "First Day" experiences? The answer is LEADERSHIP! Everybody can benefit from learning leadership skills. It doesn't …

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#7 Final Military Campaigns and the Demise of Genghis Khan 41:27

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Send us a text This is part 7, the last in our Series on the Life of Genghis Khan. After the military campaign in China, Genghis Khan struggled to keep his family and, by extension, the empire from tearing itself apart. Desiring to find a purpose and mission for his people, he seeks a trade agreement with the Empire of Khwarizm, but their Sultan un…

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#6 A Primer on Great Leadership: The Mongolian Expedition into China 54:37

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Send us a text This is part 6 in our Series on the Life of Genghis Khan. After establishing the institutions that form the foundation of "The Great Mongol Nation", Genghis Khan and the people enjoy 4 years of peace. The Jurched in China make a political play to subjugate the Mongols but the Clans respond by declaring war. This story gives us an exc…

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Electric Paramotors — Pro's and Con's 1:33:03

1+ y ago1:33:03

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Electric paramotors are unquestionably bad ass! I consider myself very fortunate to have recorded this episode with Paul Whitehead, the owner and founder of OpenPPG. The number one electric Paramotor industry is the SP140. Truth be told, I've spent a lot of time considering getting one of them, but I figured I would reach out to Paul to get a deep …

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#5 Clash of the Khans - The Final Battle for Supremacy 45:45

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Send us a text This is part 5 in our Series on the Life of Genghis Khan. After 20 years of warfare, Temujin's father figure, Ong Khan, is getting old and a successor is needed. Temujin makes a political play to gain an advantage over his rival, Jamuka, but he soon finds himself fleeing for his life with a small band of men. This sets the stage for …

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#4 Genghis Khan - Pioneering Governance: A Revolutionary Era in History! 48:56

1+ y ago48:56

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Send us a text This is part 4 in our Series on the Life of Genghis Khan. In this episode we talk about the bitter conflict that springboards Temujin to the position of Khan of his own clan. Upon taking that leadership role, he institutes ingenious governing policies that, up to this point, were a first in human history. We dig into topics of Merito…

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#3 Genghis Khan - A Love Story Worthy of a Hallmark Movie... but with Violence!!! 37:09

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Send us a text This is part 3 in our Series on the Life of Genghis Khan. In this episode, we cover Temujin's "Coming of Age" where, as a teen, he is reluctantly dragged into a life of warfare. He is a young man whose wife is captured by the Merkid clan. At this point, Temujin is faced with a monumental life decision: Should he accept his situation …

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#2 Genghis Khan - A Tragic Childhood 46:05

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Send us a text This is part 2 in our Series on the Life of Genghis Khan. In this episode, we focus on his childhood from birth to around age 16. The question we’re going to answer today is this: What was the path that took Temujin from a timid, scared child to the warrior Khan who created the largest empire in human history? Resource for this Episo…

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#1 Genghis Khan - An Extraordinary Human 32:35

1+ y ago32:35

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Send us a text For this episode, we are introducing you to Genghis Khan, a giant of human history, leader of the ancient Mongols, and the conqueror who literally built the largest empire in human history. As source material, we'll be reading excerpts from the book "Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World", by Jack Weatherford. As an Amazon …

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Parajet Paramotors with Ben Smith 1:09:15

2+ y ago1:09:15

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Ben Smith shares what it's like working at Parajet.By Anthony Vella

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Clara Williams (Part 1) 53:42

2+ y ago53:42

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Clara Williams reflects on growing up in West Oakland, California and attending Berkeley High School. Her father started his ministry as an associate ordained minister at Ephesians Church of God In Christ (COGIC) - known for its flagship status as one of the largest pentecostal churches in the San Francisco/Oakland Bay Area during the early sixties…

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Voices From The Choir_Series Trailer 3:27

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Steven Hi, my name is Steven Williams. Clara And my name is Clara Williams. Steven We would like to introduce you to our podcast series, Voices From The Choir: Oh Happy Day Reflections. I will be your host for these nine episodes as we hear the personal stories from some of the original members of the Northern California State Youth Choir of the Ch…

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Pastor Ron Thompson 36:56

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Pastor Ron Thompson sang with Edwin Hawkins in the Laney Junior College choir, where they both attended school. Pastor Ron talks about the amazing talent they grew up with, in the Oakland area, and the tradition of “midnight musicals” in the COGIC church. He describes how he was able to navigate his role as a husband, kids, college student, and a f…

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Gwendolyn Mitchell 38:40

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Gwendolyn Lee Mitchell is the youngest sister of Arva Campbell and one of the youngest members of The Northern California State Youth Choir, at the age of 14. Gwen talks about growing up in The Bay Area surrounded by the youth of Ephesians Church of God In Christ. She describes being on tour as a family affair, the many siblings who were part of th…

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Diane Williams 52:54

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Diane Williams, cousin of Co-Host, Clara Williams shares a story that is part of the motivating force behind the creation of this podcast. Diane talks about growing up in the Church of God In Christ, with a family who loved gospel music. She shares her journey from shame to self-love, after becoming a pregnant teen. She talks about the people who i…

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Donald Casimere 35:50

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Donald Casimere was a member of the choir at Ephesians Church of God In Christ, when Edwin Hawkins was both the church organist and choir director. He shares his experience as a baritone-bass on the original recording of the album, “Let Us Go Into The House of The Lord” which included the recording “Oh Happy Day”. Donald describes Edwin’s ability t…

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Arvanderlyn Campbell 54:13

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Arvanderlyn “Arva” Campbell was a member of the Northern California Youth Choir of the Church of God and Christ (COGIC) and an original member of the Edwin Hawkins Singers. She talks about “singing with the anointing" and being a part of a gospel hit record, against the socio-political backdrop of the Vietnam War, the assassination of MLK, racial u…

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Kathi Gaines (Part 2) 53:32

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Kathy Gaines continues the discussion on rote learning versus how black choirs learned music “by ear”, which allowed the spread of Edwin’s music to other churches. Kathy talks about Edwin’s unique teaching style and his influence on choir directors in the COGIC church. She reflects on how Ed, with varying degrees of talent, was able to cultivate th…

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Kathi Gaines (Part 1) 52:50

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Kathy Gaines was one of the original members of the Northern California State Youth Choir. She speaks of her family’s migration from the rural South to The West - first Berkeley, then Oakland, California. Encouraged to sing at an early age, Kathy performed without shyness or reservation. Kathy explores the rich music history and legacy of hymnals i…

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Clara Williams (Part 2) 47:33

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Clara Williams recalls the moment that catapulted “Oh Happy Day” onto the radio waves and into the hearts of people across the country. She chronicles the series of events, surprising changes and tense moments that followed. Clara speaks of coming of age on a national tour, shortly after the death of her mother - and some of the most treasured perf…

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Homemade Electric Paramotor (with Peter Sripol) 40:46

2+ y ago40:46

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The incredibly successful aviation YouTuber, Peter Sripol, joined me on The Paramotor Podcast to chat about learning to fly and his incredibly unique electric ducted paramotor. Check out Peter's YouTube Channel! This episode was recorded in person in Wauchula, Florida where I camped out on the small airports grass field under the stars. It was an a…

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Trevor Steele 1:13:19

2+ y ago1:13:19

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Super Trevor hangs out with Clint and Anthony to share a juicy story on coming up in the sport with Super Dell Schanze! He says, "you were either with him or against him," and that now he is a sworn enemy. Drama aside, Trevor has grown into a very talented pilot who is building a school of his own that takes the good and avoids the bad attributes t…

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Adam and his AMAZING Flying Adventures! 1:23:01

2+ y ago1:23:01

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Adam drove far off the beaten path and into total isolation. All he took was his paramotor and some survial equipment... and a lot of other awesome toys! CLICK HERE to become a supporter of The Paramotor Podcast. You can check out some of Adam's incredible videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@adam-newbloom Our combined monthly income for The Param…

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The Fear of Flying Paramotors 1:07:01

2+ y ago1:07:01

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Justin Dossey shares how a childhood experience of witnessing an aviation related death created a mental hurdle to becoming a paramotor pilot. SUPPORT THE SHOW CLICK HERE to become a Patron (early access to episodes) Leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or another podcasting listening platform Fill out our listener feedback form CLICK …

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Risking Life and Limb to Keep You Happy on your Birthday 1:12:57

2+ y ago1:12:57

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Waz, a higher-up in the indoor skydiving world, tells me that iFly will risk their staffs life and limbs to keep you happy on your birthday. The list of injuries he's sustained over 2 decades of skydiving and paramotoring is extensive, and his recollection of the events will having you laughing out loud. Anthony and Waz discuss the similarities bet…

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Special Edition: The United States Powered Paragliding Association (USPPA) with Noah Rasheta 43:31

2+ y ago43:31

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The United States Powered Paragliding Association (USPPA) is the most recognized governing body for the paramotoring community. I journeyed far off into the middle of nowhere to have a discussion with Noah Rasheta, president of the USPPA, on the purpose and future of the organization. Please consider supporting the show by becoming a patron. Please…

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Paramotor Instruction: "How Students Get Maimed and Die" (with Jeff Goin) 1:11:23

4y ago1:11:23

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Jeff Goin steps down as President of the USPPA (United States Powered Paragliding Association), passing off the reins to Noah Rasheta. SUPPORT: Help me fund the show by becoming a Patron. I pay hundreds of dollars every year to keep the podcast on the air. On top of that, there is thousands in recording equipment, software, and licensing to make it…