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Gravity Lab Radio

by DJ Marvin

Conversations with skydivers, tunnel flyers, and folks from all walks of life. Hosts DJ Marvin and Nick Lott explore the life of their guests and what makes them tick.

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Episodes

  1. #201 - Mike Sopko

    Mike Sopko of Human Aerodynamics joins us to discuss human flight from an artistic competitors perspective. Who is Mike and Human Aerodynamics? Glad you asked, join us we learn more about both the man and the team. And I am sure we will stray off topic, would it be Gravity Lab if we didn't.

  2. #200 - Aaron Fels

    The jump package at Spaceland Houston always brings us good people and new friends and Mr. Aaron Fels is certainly a top bloke! #jacko Aaron came to the jump package with a focused approach and had tons of fun doing. Catch up with Aaron and his year in review.

  3. #199 - Roberto "Manfi" Hernandez

    It's been awhile since Roberto "Manfi" Hernandez has visited the show, almost as long as we go between shows. What has Manfi been up to? How is life as part of the legendary Fly 4 Life team? Does he still believe in aliens? Join us as we catch up with a good friend, each other, and you!

  4. #198 - Nick Sirera and Mark Wallace

    Where you at...where you been. We are back with our friends and Horizontal Elite's own Nick Sirera and Mark Wallace.

  5. #197 - Ask Us Anything

    Every forget to do something? DJ has! This is really episode 196 and Chuck Akers would be 197 but DJ forgot to upload an episode.....so here we go! Ask us no questions, we will tell you all lies. But seriously, time for another ask us anything episode. Ask you questions in the comments and we…

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  6. #196 - Chuck Akers

    El Presidente himself chucks in....checks in. Chuck is the President of USPA and a great ambassador for our sport. What has USPA been up to? What are some of Chuck's favorite stories as President? Does he get secret service agents? Is any jump plane he on referred to as USPA 1?

  7. #195 - Felipe Vancelette

    Felipe is back in town for a short time. Felipe teaches with passion above and beyond most instructors. He has spent the last couple of years owning and operating a DZ in Puerto Rico.

  8. #194 - Luke Rogers

    Mr. Luke Rogers, our favorite bogan from Logan, is in town and has some exciting news. We look forward to catching up with this legend.

  9. #193 - Neil Kuhlman

    It's been a few years and our good friend Neil Kuhlman is in town coaching and running an intermediate angle camp. How is life as a bald legend?

  10. #192 - Kate LeFleur

    Kate kind of blew into town one day and suddenly found herself at home at Skydive Spaceland Houston. Some of our favorite guests are newer jumpers and with 305 jumps, Kate will bring a perspective we miss on the show.

  11. #191 - Chris Fudala and PIA Recap

    Sorry about the audio quality on this one. We are working with a new setup and our primary recording failed and the backup had it's own issues. Fingers crossed we work out all the bugs before the next episode. Chris Fudala, lead examiner from The Ratings Center. Join us as we catch up on with…

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  12. #190 - Dylan Bell

    Dylan is an AFF and Tandem Instructor who shares his passion with his students. Dylan is visiting Houston from up north somewhere, let's be real, everything past Oklahoma is Canada to us. Sorry 7th grade geography teacher. Join us as we get to know Dylan.

  13. #189 - Felix Wetterberg

    Felix is a young jumper from Sweden who has accomplished a lot in a short time. What drives Felix? How has he managed to build so many great relationships so early? Where is Sweden? Is the Swedish chef real? What about the fish? Hang out and learn about life a skydiving viking.

  14. #188 - The Bald Boys

    Maybe you will hear more of us maybe you won't. We promise we are trying to get back to a regular schedule. Tonight the boys, minus Nick, catch up and talk about what's been happening and what's coming.

  15. #187 - Josh and DJ at World Meet

    Josh and DJ spent the last couple of weeks in Eloy Arizona at the FAI 2022 World Parachuting Championships hanging out, herding cats, and swapping batteries.

  16. #186 - Mel Porter

    Mel is back in town for a visit. How has she been. Are the canaries still on the island?

  17. #185 - Chris Brewer

    Chris grew up on a drop zone and skydiving has always played a major part of his life. Join as we talk about growing up on a DZ in the middle of no where Texas and Chris' path in skydiving. Oh yeah, there might be aliens...

  18. #184- Justin Grubbs

    It's been a while since we heard from our favorite ginger. A lot new has some in Mr. Grubbs life and we are excited to spend some time catching up. Sorry we've been away, we blame DJ!

  19. #183 - Scott Rumble

    Scott Rumble comes to us from the great white north, where Tim Horton's flows like maple syrup. Scott is one of the kindest guys around and has a passion for flying.

  20. #182 - Blair Smith

    Blair Smith has finally broke free from Aussie lockdown and is making a whirlwind tour through the US. What has this top bloke been up to since leaving Spaceland and unlimited jump package? Join us as we catch up with one of our favorite Australians.

  21. #181 - David Jones

    David Jones is newer to the sport, but fits in like he's been part of the community for a long time. David has worked hard for what he has in life and has brought that same drive to the sport. Join us as we get to better know David and his approach to skydiving.

  22. #180 - Jenna Maciejeski

    Skydiving can change our perspective of ourselves and our lives. It can empower us in so many ways. Jenna is no exception. Jenna Maciejeski has only been jumping for a couple of years, but has grown in the sport and in confidence every step of the way. Join us as we share this powerful young…

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  23. #179 - Mel Porter

    Mel is doing what most skydivers dream of, travel the world through skydiving. What is her favorite drop zone, her favorite community, and the best views?

  24. #178 - USPA Executive Director, Albert Berchtold

    United States Parachute Association Winter Board Meeting just wrapped up. What exactly happens at these meetings? How can you participate and/or voice your opinion? What does USPA do for you? Tune in and find out!

  25. #177 - Anthony Kimball

    Anthony Kimball is known to most around the DZ simply as Kimball, but he would tell you otherwise. In Kimball's own mind he is Thor, King Kong, and whatever that thing was from Aliens all wrap into God's gift to our sport. Kimball is a driven wingsuiter who is driven to push the wingsuit…

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  26. #176 - Kevin Craig

    Kevin Craig has been jumping for a few years and enjoyed his weekends on the DZ. Kevin worked in an industry he enjoyed, but recently went from weekend fun jumper to full time instructor. What prompted this change? We see jumpers make this move regularly, but few of them put as much time in the...

  27. #175 - Richo Butts

    Mr. Richö Butts is in town for an XRW camp and fresh off a hot run at USPA Nationals. Join us as we talk about flying parachutes across the ground and around other people. PS. If you are new to the show, we promise to never stay on topic.

  28. #174 - Daniele Tancredi

    Mr. Daniele Tancredi is a part time skydiver, full time smart guy. If you've ever been around Spaceland Houston you might have run into a little Italian fellow doing a lot of hop and pops. Daniele is a high performance pilot and coaches for The Ratings Center. When not skydiving, Daniele works as...

  29. #173 - The Crew

    The boys hang out and catch up on life, Nick's latest diet, space, probably aliens, and maybe skydiving....ok, maybe we didn't get to space this time.

  30. #172 - The Crew

    It's been awhile and a lot has happened in the world of skydiving. Tonight we will do something different and rare.....talk about skydiving! The World Parachute Championships recently completed in Russia, The USPA BOD summer meeting has come and gone, USPA elections are coming up, and much more....

  31. #171 - Louis De Lac

    Get to know our favorite French MANifest guy.

  32. Down The Rabbitt Hole #2 - Vee

    Join Rabbitt as he takes a journey down the Rabbitt Hole with Vee.

  33. #170 - The Crew

    We recently welcomed Mr. Alex DeGlopper to the show but want to step back and give Alex a proper greeting. Sit back and enjoy as the team catches up.

  34. #169 -Daniel Angulo

    Mr. Daniel Angulo is a freelance photographer and videographer who not only takes badass photos on the ground but also in the sky. It's been a few years since Daniel's last visit on the show. We look forward to catching up.

  35. #168 - Jesse O'Neil

    Performance Designs Tour Rep, Mr. Jesse O'Neil, was out slinging nylon at Spaceland Houston this past weekend and we couldn't pass up a chance to sit and catch up.

  36. #167 - Tommy Miller

    Tommy Miller is in town for a visit. What's Tommy been up to and what's life like at Skydive Oceanside?

  37. #166 - The Crew

    Nick, Elsa, and DJ catchup tonight. What's been going on around the DZ and the sport? What's new in life? You never know where conversation goes tonight.

  38. #165 - Josh Schirard

    It's been awhile and we couldn't think of a better way to get back at it, than a shoot the shit session with a great friend.

  39. #164 - Jesse "Tex"Leos

    An all time favorite of the show, Mr. Jesse 'tex' Leos joins us tonight to catch up on the latest and greatest from life. We will move into angle flights....see what we did there. Want to learn to lead movement jumps? Modern Skydiving Concepts can teach you how. Tune in and learn more about their...

  40. #163 Jeremy Brown

    Get your mind right! Tonight we welcome back Jeremy Brown, an endurance athlete and coach. What does Jeremy do for himself and others to unlock their full potential? It's all about Mental Mastery! The brain is a powerful tool and can empower us to overcome so many of lives obstacles. Join us as…

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  41. Down The Rabbitt Hole #1 - Adam Chamberlain

    Adam Chamberlain joins Rabbitt as we dive "Down The Rabbitt Hole" with our favorite pilot, Rabbitt Staib. With decades of experience, Rabbitt has some great stories, some will make you cry, some will make you pee your pants, and some will make you a wiser skydiver. No matter which version it is,...

  42. #162 Rabbitt Staib

    Rabbitt is a long time jumper and chief pilot for Skydive Spaceland. With decades of experience, Rabbitt has some great stories, some will make you cry, some will make you pee your pants, and some will make you a wiser skydiver. No matter which version it is, Rabbitt's stories are always worth…

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  43. #161 - Christy West

    Christy West has been skydiving for over 20 years, odd seeing Christy is only 29. Christy's competitive drive landed her on the US Women's 4 way team. Where did it all start? What path can you take to accomplish similar goals? Tune in and get to know Christy.

  44. #159 - Neil Kuhlman

    Neil Kuhlman is a bit of a jack of all trades. While some jumpers focus on one side of the sport or another, Neil has been doing his best to take away the best from fun jumping and working in the sport. Join us as we get to know Neil on this episode of Gravity Lab Radio.

  45. #158 - Katy Van Lowe

    Katy Van Lowe personifies the words powerful woman. Katy has been on the DZ for 10 years and has always stood out as kind hearted person who knows how to take care of herself. Katy has been packing for the last few years and is making the transition to full time tandem instructor. Katy is also…

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  46. #157 Michael Fiala

    What comes to mind when we say #thebikedog? We picture tonight's guest, Michael Fiala, cruising down the road on his motorcycle with his dog Sox. Sox rides on the back of the bike with his paws over Michael's shoulder as the two travel the United States, visiting all 50 states and all the…

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  47. #156 - Felipe Vancelette

    Mr. Felipe Vancelette has a passion for teaching skydiving, most instructors do, but not like Felipe. Felipe has been working at Spaceland Houston the last year and a half but is moving on to open a new dz in his home country of Puerto Rico. We look forward to sharing Felipe's dream and…

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  48. #155 Jimmy Scates

    Jimmy Scates has worked as a tunnel instructor for the last few years and how works as a fulltime instructor and video guy. How does life compare from each side? Do Jimmy and Nick share clothes? Join us and meet the man with the body of a 10 year old but the rugged good looks of a 64 year old…

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  49. #154 - Tyler Perkins

    Some of the most amazing organizers seem to come out of nowhere, but if you knew them "before they were cool" you would know how much time and hard work they have put into their coaching and flying. Tonight's guest, Mr. Tyler Perkins, is one of those quiet grinders. Join us as we learn more about...

  50. #153 - The Crew

    Sometimes you just need to kick back and chill with family! Tonight is one of those nights. The entire GLR crew gets together tonight to catch up as the busy summer starts to wind down. Gravity Lab Radio is hosted by DJ Marvin and Nick Lott with our favorite lab rats, Justin Grubbs and Elsa...

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Conversations with skydivers, tunnel flyers, and folks from all walks of life. Hosts DJ Marvin and Nick Lott explore the life of their guests and what makes them tick.

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Conversations with skydivers, tunnel flyers, and folks from all walks of life. Hosts DJ Marvin and Nick Lott explore the life of their guests and what makes them tick.

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