The BASE Life Podcast

Swiss BASE Association Survey Results Why Build a Routine? - Pay yourself first - Incremental improvements - Get mentally prepared for the day / reflect back on the day Recommended Books: The Compound Effect - Darren Hardy The 5AM Club - Robin Sharma Miracle Morning - Hal Elrod Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most The Daily Stoic - Ryan Holiday &a...

 Episode 59: New Year New Format Randy tries something new, going solo, because you either evolve or go extinct!  Solo recordings will delve into tips, tricks and habits that Randy hopes will benefit listeners, they way they have him and others in sky sports.  In this episode, Randy talks a little bit about his goals for 2024 and a few things he's doing to stay physically and mentally sharp. Book...

BASE Life Podcast Episode #58 - Trevor Thompson catches up with Randy, Brian and Tim to discuss jumping, guiding in Alaska, performance, fitness, hand-made bows and so much more. Trevor is a Brand Ambassador for Protekt /  @protektproducts check them out for your all your performance needs. 30 Seconds Out Books Referenced: Dying to Save You: And Rebuild Our American Healthcare System - William Que...

BASE Life Podcast Episode #57 - The boys sit down with their super close friend, Jack Williams, to talk about a variety of topics from running, to "resetting your clock" and life in Lauterbrunnen. Check out Jack's work at Metier Designs BASE Life on Instagram BASE Life on Facebook BASE Life on Vimeo Email Us!

BASE Life Podcast Episode #56 - A bunch of silly geese, just chatting it up.  Imagine you're at the Horner with some jumpers or something...Maybe have a few drinks to catch up to where we’re at for this one ;) Give us some feedback below!  If you have topics you want us to cover or recommendations to improve the show, hit us up! BASE Life on Instagram BASE Life on Facebook BASE Life on Vimeo Email...

BASE Life Podcast Episode #55 - Devon Kelly is an American BASE Jumper that moved to Switzerland in 2020 and founded DOGPAK (which we fail to discuss on the show) a company that makes outdoor gear for dogs.  The boys barely scratch the surface on Devon's adventures.  This is just the second of many recorded chats with Devon (we hope)!   The Prison Chronicles by D.K. Lawrence Give us some feedback...

BASE Life Podcast Episode #54 - Jon Sizzle is a former Navy Corpsman and a man with many unique skills.  He joins the boys in Lauterbrunnen for a fun catch up and a really really great chat! Check out 22Jumps.org , a non-profit organization that raises awareness for Veteran suicide prevention and traumatic brain injury research. Give us some feedback below!  If you have topics you want us to cover...

Randy sits down in Lauterbrunnen with Devon Kelly and Cyril Sigal to discuss a variety of topics related to layering variables and recognizing when seemingly innocent actions, coupled with additional factors, can lead to disaster.  Lots of personal experiences shared in this episode! Check out the 5 Minutes for Safety (printable PDF) from Next Level. Gear up your 4-legged friend with  DOGPAK Check...

BASE Life Podcast Episode #52 - THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN!  And they sit down with BASE Family - Johnny, Rebecca, Lisa and Karo to talk about the opening of Alpine BASE Hostel and Lauterbrunnen BASE Adventure .   Give us some feedback below!  If you have topics you want us to cover or recommendations to improve the show, hit us up! BASE Life on Instagram BASE Life on Facebook BASE Life on Vimeo Em...

BASE Life Podcast Episode #51 - The boys sit down with their good friend and globetrotter / adventurer (on pause) Brie to talk about LBC - Life Before COVID.   Instagram: @theBrieAdventure Facebook: The Brie Adventure Blog: The Brie Adventure Give us some feedback below!  If you have topics you want us to cover or recommendations to improve the show, hit us up! BASE Life on Instagram BASE Life on...

BASE Life Podcast Episode #50 - The boys are bored out of their minds, and inspired by First We Feast's YouTube Show Hot Ones , they decide to do their own hot wing challenge.  They're dumb, don't do this. The Line Up: 1. Skyline Chilli  2. Iguana Mean Green Jalapeño Pepper Sauce 3. Cheeba Gold Barbados Style Scotch Bonnet Pepper Sauce 4. Shaquanda's Hot Pepper Sauce 5. Bandido Original Piripiri ...

BASE Life Podcast Episode #49 - Katja Seyffardt interviews Randy for the Mental Power Podcast .   Give us some feedback below!  If you have topics you want us to cover or recommendations to improve the show, hit us up! BASE Life on Instagram BASE Life on Facebook BASE Life on Vimeo Email Us! Valley BASE Gear Horner Pub

BASE Life Podcast Episode #48 - Rob Heron, affectionately known as "Free Fly Rob" drops in for a fun little chat with Randy, Brian and Tim on a wide variety of jumping topics.   Check out the  Mental Power Podcast with Katja Seyfardt !  Katja talks to a lot of interesting people, including jumpers, AND she releases much more regularly than we do! Give us some feedback below!  If you have topics yo...

BASE Life Podcast Episode #47 - Neil Jarvis is a Kiwi BASE Jumper that started skydiving the same year Randy was born;  Brian was only two years old!  He is BASE 651, after all...Listen as Neil gives the boys a history lesson in sky sports, along with other fun topics like 4-way teams, assessing abilities, cardiac arrest, muscle ups and so much more. Neil on Instagram Skies Call Napoleon the Great...

BASE Life Podcast Episode #46 - Jamie Flynn is an adventurer in every sense of the word.  BASE Jumper, Skydiver, Martial Arts practitioner, former member of the 3rd Parachute Regiment, just to name a few. Crack a beer (unless you're driving...) and listen as the boys chat about everything from mentoring jumpers to Jamie's experience with mushrooms, to living in British Columbia and so much more. J...

BASE Life Podcast Episode #45 - Tristan Henle is a Skydiving Instructor and BASE jumper hailing from California.  Listen as the boys chat about some of Tristan's influences and how he came into the sky sports scene at the ripe old age of 13!  At the time of this recording, he's only 22, but Tristan has seen and done more than a lot of folks twice his age.  I hope you enjoy hearing Tristan's story...

BASE Life Podcast Episode #44 - Mark Lambert is a Twin Falls Local BASE jumper and a doctor of physical therapy.  Listen as Randy and Mark chat one on one in the Horner packing area about all sorts of random topics, ranging from stuff to know about jumping in Twin Falls The Yes Theory A quote I butchered: “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it...

BASE Life Podcast Episode #43 - Optimize Your jumps to Get More Chicks - A BASE Jump Safety Talk by David Laffargue If you didn't get to make it to the Valley BASE Gear Season Opening / Free BASE Weekend in Lauterbrunnen, here's your chance to catch David Laffargue's talk!  Check out the video on his YouTube Channel  along with a lot of other great videos. Give us some feedback below!  If you have...

BASE Life Podcast Episode #42 - Shovel Shenanigans Vol.1 with Douggs, Wildman and Benson Crick! Kick back as we meet our new friend Benson as Douggs and Wildy jog some memories loose.  Whether you're an old jumper, a new one or just a casual observer, you'll appreciate this one.  Douggs on Instagram Wildman on Instagram The Plane Close Call Reference is the first 20 seconds of this video Give us s...

BASE Life Podcast Episode #41 - Krys Baker is a free spirit from Australia and close member of our Sky Family.  Listen as Krys shares some of her inspirational journey of ups and downs, from Step Mom in Oz to Paragliding Pilot in Switzerland.   The Red Wedding | Douggs Daze | Ep.11 The Magic Pudding by Norman Lindsay The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams USEGUMPE - Season opening 2...

BASE Life Podcast Episode #40 - Brian and Randy sit down with their friend TJ to talk about all sorts of BASE-related shenanigans. Speed Stick Commercial Give us some feedback below!  If you have topics you want us to cover or recommendations to improve the show, hit us up! BASE Life on Instagram BASE Life on Facebook BASE Life on Vimeo Email Us! Valley BASE Gear Horner Pub

BASE Life Podcast Episode #39 - LONDON! Etain Veronique and Thomas Berryman sit down with Brian, Randy and Tim in London, England for a fun little late night chat that bounces around from jumping stuff to random life stuff, in no particular order.  HUGE thanks to Etain and Thomas for helping the boys knock the dust off and get back into the flow of recording! References during the show:  Trip Hop...

BASE Life Podcast Episode #38 - Self-Explanatory title.....Brian, Tim, Laura and Erin join Randy in the hospital for a unique little recording.  Listen as Randy recounts his most recent BASE jumping accident, why he'll probably never go to Moab, getting a finger in the bum, Funthlete Family Christmas, Sober October, why you check for boners and so much more. Bubble Football Learning to Fly: A Memo...

BASE Life Podcast Episode #37 - Stas Aksenov is a pioneer in the sport of Suspension BASE Jumping. As a professional body suspension artist and BASE Jumper, Stas combines his passions in a way that no one has ever done before.  Johnny Amberg, Tim Siebeneck and Ian Hard join Randy and Stas in the Horner's Upstairs Bar for a really entertaining conversation.   Stas on Instagram   Lemmings BASE Suspe...

BASE Life Podcast Episode #36 - Ian Hard is a man of many intriguing activities and interests.  Listen as Tim and Randy sit down with Ian in Lauterbrunnen to talk about climbing, BASE progression, cold weather training, various diets, yoga, life hacks and so much more.  Ian Hard on Instagram Topics Mentioned in the Conversation: Wim Hof   The Parachute and Its Pilot by Brian Germain Tribe by Sebas...