The Team Ignition Show

Selema Masekela plunges into the world of cliff diving with Morgane Herculano, an Ivy League graduate and 23-time national champion who traded a research career at Harvard for one of the most dangerous sports on earth. Morgane breaks down what it feels like to hit the water at 85km/h and absorb 10 G’s of force, the same as a Formula One driver, how she resets after watching friends suffer terrifyi...

Selema Masekela drops into the world of freeride mountain biking with two-time Red Bull Rampage champion Kyle Strait, the youngest rider ever to compete and win at one of the most dangerous mountain bike events on earth. Kyle breaks down what freeride mountain biking actually means, how competing at 14 in the wild west of an entirely new sport shaped his entire career, and the grueling mental and...

Selema Masekela saddles up for for a conversation with Jorden Halvorsen - women’s world champion bull rider, Netflix star, and the trailblazer building a new future for women in rodeo. Jorden breaks down what it actually takes to stay on top of a 2,000 pound animal for 8 seconds, the childhood decision to ditch figure skating and horses for bulls, the the jaw-dropping injury list she has collected...

Selema Masekela steps onto the mat with Kron Gracie - UFC fighter, 2013 ADCC world champion, and son of the legendary Rickson Gracie from the family that invented Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Kron breaks down what it truly means to carry one of the most powerful names in combat sports, the hidden tensions inside the Gracie family tree, how training with Nick and Nate Diaz helped him carve out his own iden...

Selema Masekela takes to the skies with British inventor Richard Browning - CEO of Gravity Industries and the man who turned one of science fiction’s most iconic fantasies into a working reality. Richard breaks down what it actually felt like the first time he strapped a jet engine to his arm in a country lane, why it was so important to build a successful engineering business to support his idea,...

Selema Masekela steps into the blast radius with British bomb disposal expert Kim Hughes - a former Sergeant and recipient of the George Cross medal, one of the UK’s highest honors, for what was described as the greatest single act of bomb disposal in Afghanistan. Kim breaks down what it truly means to choose to put your life on the line to save others, the dangerous God complex he developed, and...

Selema Masekela straps in for a wild ride with Italian-Spanish off-road racer Christine GZ, a self-made driver who built her first rally car from scrap metal at 17 and hustled her way from small island life to the Dakar Rally. Christine reveals how jumping in front of a stranger’s rally car set her life on a completely different course, the grind of building a race car with no money and no team, w...

Selema Masekela ventures deep into the world of alpinism with British climber Fay Manners, a former data scientist who walked away from corporate life to chase some of the world’s most dangerous mountains. Fay shares how a chance visit to a climbing gym sparked a complete life transformation, her unlikely journey from office worker in London and New York to discovering new climbing and ski routes...

Selema Masekela enters the frontline with Australian lifeguard and firefighter Trent ‘Maxi’ Maxwell - star of Bondi Rescue and formerly Australia’s youngest lifeguard at 16 years old. Maxi breaks down what it actually means to run toward danger, from pulling people out of rip currents and responding to fatal house fires, to seeing people on their worst days. He shares the mindset behind facing tra...

Selema Masekela drops into the world of elite parkour with Australian twins Brodie and Dylan Pawson, two of the most viewed and respected athletes in the scene, to explore a discipline often misunderstood as pure risk. The Parkour Twins break down how they see cities through “parkour eyes”, how thousands of hours of training lead to moments that look impossible, and the mental calculations behind...

Selema Masekela propels into the dizzying world of high-speed air racing with Air Race X pilot and aerobatic phenomenon, Emma McDonald. Emma breaks down her incredible career pivot from pole fitness champion to elite world-class pilot, the legacy of her flying family, and the terrifying moment she hit an eagle while flying upside down at 200mph. Check out Team Ignition on Social for exclusive behi...

Selema Masekela steps inside the world of Freestyle Motocross (FMX) with Australian Nitro Circus star and X Games medallist, Jarryd McNeil. Jarryd breaks down why riding FMX is insane, the injuries that come with it, and how his signature Whip turned going sideways into one of the most crowd-pleasing tricks in action sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 10 of The Team Ignition Show, Leticia Bufoni and graffiti legend RISK dive deep into his incredible journey during an intimate podcast session. From dodging life-threatening situations—including being shot at—to getting arrested for his art, RISK opens up about the real-life stakes of pursuing his passion in the gritty world of graffiti. He also shares one of his most surreal moments: bein...

Episode 9 of The Team Ignition Show, poker legend Dan "Jungleman"Cates sits down with Leticia Bufoni for an unfiltered conversation about the highs and lows of life as a professional poker player. Dan shares jaw-dropping stories,including the time he lost a staggering one million dollars in a single day, offering a raw glimpse into the risks and rewards of high-stakes poker. From his early days di...

In Episode 8 of The Team Ignition Show, Leticia Bufoni takes a closer look at the exhilarating world of motorsport alongside Amanda Sorensen, a professional race car driver known for her expertise in drifting. Amanda opens up about her journey, highlighting what makes drifting unique among racing disciplines. She delves into the adaptability required on the track and the valuable life lessons she’...

In Episode 7 of The Team Ignition Show podcast, Leticia Bufoni joins world record-holding adventurer Ryan Robinson high in the mountains above San Bernardino. Ryan dives into the basics of slacklining and highlining, explaining how the two differ, while sharing his incredible journey - from watching daredevils on TV to breaking world records himself. Leticia is amazed by Ryan’s fearless feats, esp...

In this episode, William Spencer joins Leticia Bufoni for an in-depth conversation about his life as a Hollywood stunt actor and pro skateboarder. William and Leticia connect over their shared background in skateboarding, with William explaining how he pioneered a unique blend of skating, parkour, and acrobatics to carve out his place in stunt work.    Leticia delves into William’s experiences wor...

Alana Blanchard joins Leticia Bufoni for a relaxed conversation on the shores of O'ahu, Hawaii, with the iconic Pipeline break in the background.  Alana reflects on her early days growing up in Hawaii and learning to surf at one of the most famous spots in the world. She explains the significance of Pipeline and why surfers from around the globe are drawn to it, highlighting the risks not only fro...

Host Leticia Bufoni sits down with Dashawn Jordan for an intimate conversation about his life, career, and perspective on risk-taking. Drawing from their long-standing friendship, the discussion flows naturally, unveiling the nuances of Dashawn's journey. Dashawn's also discusses his estranged father, who has recently re-entered his life, and the impact of this reconnection. The duo also reflects...

Ocean joins Leticia at a beach house the next day to talk about their shared experience. During their conversation, Leticia learns about Ocean’s childhood and her deep-rooted fascination with sharks. They discuss the grave threats sharks face, including being hunted for their fins and the impact of ocean pollution.  Leticia is shocked to learn the staggering statistic that humans kill around 100 m...

In Part 1 of Episode 2 of The Team Ignition Show, host Leticia Bufoni chats with rock climber Alex Johnson before trying bouldering herself. During their conversation, Leticia notices the similarities between bouldering and skating, seeing many of her own experiences reflected in Alex's journey. Alex introduces Leticia to the basics of bouldering, covering the sport’s theory and terminology to pre...

After their incredible wingsuit rodeo, Part 2 of the show sees Jeb join Leticia at her home for a fascinating in-depth conversation. Leticia delves into Jeb's upbringing and uncovers what compels him to jump into the abyss. She also explores his unique psyche and fearless mindset, which he needs to perform at his level. Jeb explains the three main categories of skydiving, BASE jumping, and wingsui...

Prepare for an adrenaline-fueled ride like no other as The Team Ignition Show catapults you into the heart of action sports. From the dizzying heights of BASE jumping to the depths of shark diving, and from the thrill of skating to the rush of surfing, host Leticia Bufoni meets people from all corners of the globe, seeking to uncover what fuels their passion and their intricate relationships betwe...