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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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#272 From Zimbabwe to China to the Alps- a Paraglider’s Journey through Adventure, Trauma and Healing
Anthony Dillon learned to fly without any proper instruction back in the…
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#271 Why the Sports Racing Class (SRS) is taking the Paragliding world by storm with Brett Janaway
In this conversation Brett Janaway discusses the evolution of this exciting new take on paragliding competitions, the structure and scoring of the SRS, and the unique vibe that sets it apart from traditional events. Brett shares insights into the challenges and successes of organizing competitions, the importance of community, and the non-profit nature of the SRS, which aims to enhance the sport while providing a fun and competitive environment for pilots. We discuss the evolution of sports wings in paragliding, the impact of new safety regulations, and the balance between safety and competitiveness in the sport.
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#270 From the Czech Mountains to Kenyan Volcanoes: Jakub Rott’s Flying Journey
Join us as Czech pilot and last year’s Czech hike and fly national champion Jakub Rott shares his journey through paragliding, speed flying, skydiving and hike and fly competitions across the globe. Discover insights on safety, training, and the joy of flying in diverse terrain, along with some fantastic tips for aspiring pilots.
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