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Exit Point
Exit Point
Exit Point

A podcast about the advancement of BASE jumping and the exploration of its culture.

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Episodes

#53 Jacob Gardner: the art of rigging, overcoming gear fear, and Magic Backpacks

In this episode, Matt Blank interviews Jacob Gardner, a renowned BASE jumper and equipment manufacturer. Jacob delves into his journey... more

05 Aug 2024 · 2 hours, 1 minute
#52 Jen Jones - Bureau of Land Management, Moab Field Office Recreation Division Manager

In this episode, Matt Lajeunesse interviews Jen Jones, the Recreation Director at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Moab field... more

15 Jul 2024 · 47 minutes
#51 Sean Devlin - analyzing risk, water training, and navigating BASE

In this episode, Matt records with Sean Devlin who comes on to share his perspective on wingsuit progression, using data... more

03 Jun 2024 · 2 hours, 30 minutes
#50 Katie Hansen Lajeunesse - passion, risk, and recovery

In this episode, Laurent records with Katie Hansen Lajeunesse who is a highly accomplished air sports athlete. She is a... more

14 May 2024 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
#49 Kendrick Dane: law, advocacy and the National Parks Service vs BASE jumping

In this episode, Laurent is joined by Kendrick Dane, a licensed attorney and BASE jumper. They explore the evolving world... more

23 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 35 minutes
#48 - Avery Badenhop, Dennis McGlynn, and Harry Parker: Team Ill Vision

In this episode, Matt Blank talks with Avery Badenhop, Dennis McGlynn, and Harry Parker, who were known during the 90s... more

15 Mar 2024 · 2 hours, 23 minutes
#47 – Marshall Miller: Saying yes, importance of patience in high risk sports, and balancing family w/ adventure

In this episode, Laurent welcomes Marshall Miller.  Marshall has inspired both jumpers and the public with his epic videos from... more

15 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 35 minutes
#46 - Jonathan Cox: A New World Record

In this episode, Matt Blank interviews John Cox, a mostly self-taught BASE jumper who recently shattered the world record for... more

29 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 37 minutes
#45 Laurent Frat, Matt Blank and Mark Stockwell: Exit Point team round table

In this episode, the Exit Point team holds a round table discussion about how we've been doing and where we... more

12 Jan 2024 · 57 minutes
#44 - Dan Darby: wingsuit progression, survival, training and racing

In this episode, Matt and Laurent interview Dan Darby.  Dan has been skydiving and BASE jumping for over fifteen years.... more

19 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 56 minutes
#43 - Matt Lajeunesse: Moab ready, Tandem BASE, Love, Loss, and Life

In this episode, Laurent sits down with Matt Lajeunesse. Laj has been at the forefront of slider-down BASE jumping for... more

16 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 32 minutes
#42 - Scott Palmer: free fall legend, adventurer and 3rd generation aviator

In this episode, Laurent is joined by Scott Palmer.  Scott, also known as Plamer, is a 3rd generation aviator, was... more

31 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 31 minutes
#41 - Yuri Kuznetsov: surviving and thriving in the world of BASE

In this episode, Laurent sits down with Yuri Kuznetsov.Yuri made his first skydive when he was 13 years old, his... more

18 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
#40 - Brian Germain: A Parachute And Its Pilot

In this episode, Matt Blank interviews Brian Germain. Brian is a career educator with a master's degree in sports psychology... more

28 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 38 minutes
#39 - Luke Rogers: wingsuit performance, training and mindset

In this episode, Laurent speaks with Luke Rogers, a professional wingsuit pilot from Australia. He's won multiple national titles, podiumed... more

12 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 43 minutes
#38 - Marta Empinotti: mentor of generations, ethics, education and loss

In this episode, Matt Blank talks to Marta Empinotti, a BASE-jumping living legend. She’s not only a skilled and creative... more

23 Aug 2023 · 3 hours, 1 minute
#37 - John McEvoy: Student progression, determination and a path to mastery

In this episode, Matt Blank sits down with John McEvoy. Blank and John take a deep dive into BASE jumping... more

01 Aug 2023 · 2 hours,
#36 Marine Descols: Hypnosis, intuition, grief and a very close call

In this episode, Laurent speaks with Marine Descols. Marine is a hypnotherapist, wingsuit coach, and camera flyer. She did her... more

13 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 34 minutes
#35 - Fred Fugen

In this episode, Laurent speaks with Fred Fugen, a pioneer of modern parachuting and one of the most talented and... more

29 Jun 2023 · 2 hours, 30 minutes
#34 - Steph Davis

In this episode, Laurent speaks with Steph Davis. Steph is a world-class free solo climber and an avid BASE jumper.... more

06 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 20 minutes
#33 - Katelyn Compton Escott

In this episode, Laurent Frat speaks with Katelyn Compton Escott - a performance wingsuit pilot, BASE jumper and speedflyer. She... more

25 May 2023 · 1 hour, 20 minutes
#32 - Matt and Will on tension knots

Tension knots might be the scariest and least understood malfunction in BASE. In 2019 and 2020, Squirrel conducted surveys in... more

06 May 2023 · 47 minutes
#31 - Lonnie Bissonnette

With us this week is Lonnie Bissonnette, a BASE jumping pioneer who after suffering a nearly fatal accident that left... more

25 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
#30 - Espen Fadnes

In this episode, Laurent speaks with Espen Fadnes. Espen has somehow stayed at the top of the discipline, basically from... more

11 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 30 minutes
#29 - Taylor Cole

In this episode, Matt Blank speaks with Taylor Cole.  Taylor is a member of the US parachute team, CTO of... more

14 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
Exit Point #28 - Chris McNamara

In this episode, Laurent and Matt speak with Chris McNamara. Chris is an expert in big wall climbing and describes... more

02 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 26 minutes
Exit Point #27 - Robert Pecnik

In this episode, Laurent speaks with Robert Pecnik.  Robert is the director, owner lead wingsuit designer, and test pilot of... more

14 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 32 minutes
Exit Point #26 - Jamie Crawford

In this episode, Laurent and Matt speak with Jamie Crawford. Jamie is an expert in urban BASE jumping who has... more

01 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 49 minutes
Exit Point #25 - 22 Jumps

In this episode, Laurent sits down with Tristan Wimmer and Ben Pitassi of 22 Jumps.  22 Jumps is a public... more

17 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 31 minutes
Exit Point #24 - Jesse Hall

Jesse Hall is an accomplished athlete who grew up in the mountains of Colorado and developed a love for skiing,... more

10 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
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In this episode, Laurent sits down with Tristan Wimmer and Ben Pitassi of 22 Jumps.  22 Jumps is a public charity that... more