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TV and Film
I have been involved both as talent (ie the athlete) or on the production side of TV and Filmmaking for over 20 film projects. From commercials for Ford to full length features for Red Bull Media House, chasing absurd dreams and creating content often go hand-in-hand.
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Speaking
I've been fortunate to live a ridiculously adventure-filled life. Through my expeditions and all the years of captaining a sailboat around the world I've built up a proper Irish-style arsenal of stories and love to share them with small to large audiences.
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Expeditions
If I'm not planning something rad that has never been done I start getting pretty antsy. It's actually my job to come up with absurd ideas and pull them off. From racing across the Alps by paraglider and foot to flying across the Canadian Rockies, to sailing short handed around Cape Horn, if it sounds wild, I'm in!
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Podcasts and Writing
I host a podcast (The Cloudbase Mayhem podcast) dedicated to free flight where I interview the best pilots in the world to glean out what makes them great and contribute regularly to magazines like Cross Country and Parapente and many others.
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The Latest Mayhem
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#246 Soaring through History with Bill Liscomb
This conversation delves into the rich history of hang gliding, exploring the personal journeys of the early pioneers of free flight. It highlights the evolution of hang gliding, the DIY spirit of early glider construction, and the influential eccentric figures who shaped the hang gliding community. The discussion also touches on the challenges faced in the sport, the importance of safety, and the role of photography in documenting this unique culture. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, the conversation captures the essence of what it means to be part of the hang gliding world. Bill Liscomb shares his journey through the world of hang gliding and sailplanes, reflecting on the early days of the sport, the creation of the incredible documentary ‘Big Blue Sky’, and the impact of tragedy on the aviation community.
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#245 The 100 Peaks Challenge with Nathan Longhurst
In this conversation, US based climber and relatively new paragliding pilot Nathan Longhurst shares his incredible journey of completing the 100 Peaks Challenge in New Zealand, combining his passion for climbing and flying. He began on 17 November 2024 and ran, rock climbed, ice climbed, bushwhacked, kayaked, cycled and paraglided his way through the list and incredibly- knocked it out in just 103 days.
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#244 Grit and Growth: The Mindset of a Successful Pilot w Top Gun Ace Serge Durrant
Serge Durrant, a former Top Gun fighter pilot turned paraglider, discusses his journey from aviation to adventure sports. We explore themes of mentorship, risk management, and the importance of community in high-stakes environments. Serge shares insights on overcoming fear, the competitive nature of flying, and the mental techniques that have helped him succeed in hang gliding, flying F-18 fighter jets, and paragliding. The conversation highlights the parallels between aviation and paragliding, emphasizing the need for grit and the value of learning from mistakes.
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