Podcast Episodes

Please note that transcripts for episodes 1-100 are still in rough draft. There may be errors as we update them. We are currently updating them to have the speakers, spelling corrections, and more.

079	Sport Kite Camp - Michel Gagnon -Intro to dual line Team Flying	Michel Gagnon brought his passion for not only dual line team flying, but in getting folks 'on the line' when it comes to team to the Sport Kite Camp at WSIKF. In this talk he goes over some the basics that will help you if you are thinking about starting a dual line team, or wondering if you are able to join one that already exists... by the way, the answer to both of those questions is a resounding YES, DO IT!!!!!!	Michel Gagnon
078	Sport Kite Camp - Flying Together - Carl Robertshaw	Carl Robertshaw has an extensive history of working together collaboratively in a team. From flying with one of the elite sport kite teams, to working at the Super Bowl, and to a multi day interactive community art piece called the Hatchling that is a dragon born in the city that grows and eventually takes flight. Each team brings a unique environment with learnings that can be brought back to the kite field.	Carl Robertshaw
077	Sport Kite Camp - Putting Moves to Music - Paul de Bakker	Paul de Bakker shares his insight into how to get the most out of a piece of music, regardless of your skill level, when it comes to sport kite flying. Whether you are doing it just for yourself, for competition, or for a performance, there is something you can gain from getting a better understanding of choreography. You can find the workbook handed out along with this talk on our homepage. Just look for sportkite camp, and then fireside chats.	Paul de Bakker
076	Sport Kite Camp - Spatial Awareness - Spencer Watson	Spencer Watson shares his views about how he approaches Spatial Awareness, not only the awareness of the space you are flying in, but also your body and the space you are taking up.	Spencer Watson
075	Sport Kite Camp recap of day 1.5 from WSIKF!	from the beach at WSIKF after the first full day!!!
074	Packing for Mini Sport Kite Camp at WSIKF	Just a Quick update as we run around and pack and get ready for mini Sport Kite Camp at WSIKF! Stay tuned here and to our facebook page for live updates!
073	Scott Hampton Episode 1 - Losing & Finding your creative spark/motivation Part 1	This interview was recorded earlier this year, and is a perfect follow up to the previous episode about 'finding our way back'. In this interview I sit down and chat with well known kite designer Scott Hampton and discuss the creative spark and motivation. This is relevant to all kite fliers, designers, performers, etc..... This is part 1 of the discussion.
072	WE ARE BACK!!!! Sorry for the absence and construction...	Well, life hit pretty hard and kept us from posting as much as we wanted, but we are back with some great content planned. But first, lets do a little update of what has happened and what is to come.
071	Sport Kite Camp East Coast, day 1	Straight from the 'kite field' at Sport Kite Camp on Jockey's Ridge!!!
070	News from the Sport Kite World for April 2023... and SPORT KITE CAMPS!!!!!!	Using this bumper episode to share some of the great things going on in the sport kite world, including 2 Sport Kite Camps in the US this year! We are working on making a few more happen, find out more at sportkite.org
069	Types of events and the difference of approach for a flier	This episode is a continuation of the conversation with Paul de Bakker, Mario di Lucca and Spencer Watson. In this one we talk about not only the difference of some of the big kite events out there, but also the difference in approach of a 'top flier'. Do you, and should you have a different mindset when it comes to being an invited flier versus showing up to a fun fly?
068	The Future is Coming Into Focus - Focus Kites Founders	Hunter Brown and Paul de Bakker discuss the past of the widely successful boutique sport kite brand Focus Kites, and about what is in store for the future.	Hunter Brown, Paul de Bakker
067	Anxiety and Performance Prep - More from the SPI Indoor Show Fliers	More about dealing with anxiety and performance prep from some of the fliers at the South Padre Island Kite Festival Indoor Show. In this episode we do a small roundtable discussion with Paul de Bakker, Spencer Watson, and Mario di Lucca.
066	Pre-flight anxiety? A recap with the SPI Indoor Show Fliers	In this episode we talk with a few of the performers at the South Padre Island Kite Festival Indoor show and ask a question that several of you the listeners have sent in. How to deal with anxiety when it comes to a competition or a performance.
065	Bonus Episode from South Padre Island Kite Field	just a quick message and some thoughts from the beach at South Padre Island.
064	Andy Preston part 2 of 2 - No ’Stranger’ to the Sport kite field	Finishing up the second half of the interview with Andy Preston, Co-host and podcast regular Hunter Brown asks Andy for some insight on the future of the sport kite world.	Hunter Brown, Andy Preston
063	Andy Preston - No ’Stranger’ to the Sport Kite World - Part 1 of 2	Kicking off our return to a new season of the sport kite podcast with the first of a 2 episode interview of a true legend, Andy Preston!	Hunter Brown, Andy Preston
062	Getting personal about emotions and effects on my kite flying	Alright.....I am sharing some emotions I am going through right now, and why things have been a little chaotic. In talking with others, I was reminded that these emotions aren't unique to me, so wanted to share here.
061	An update.....after a brief pause	hey did you miss the podcast?? we are back after the short break!!!!
060	Recap and news you can use	Nic O'Neill talks about the Prism Synthesis, upcoming events, and the end of an era in this bonus episode for those of you not spending these great weather days on social media!!!
059	Some thoughts on Sponsorships	This episode is for those that are looking to take their sport kite flying to a bit more of a professional level, and want to gain sponsorships for what they do. Some food for thought tho before you run out there and ask people for gear or money.
058	A New Competition format.... for a new age	In this episode host Nic O'Neill sits down with several sport kite fliers at the Sport Kite Camp and discusses the idea of a new kite competition format. This may be the way of the future competition... if we can maybe do it with out the road flares, unicorns, and pitchforks.... or maybe we keep those. All comments and feedback welcome to info@sportkite.org
057	A new kite... the Synthesis	Big news this week from Prism Kites in honor of their 30 years in the sport Kite world!!!! a new high end limited edition collectible kite hits the market as a labor of love born during the pandemic.
056	Kite Camp recap part 2, overarching organization, and sponsorships	in this episode Nic closes out the Sport kite Camp recap, shares some of the feedback and conversations including touching base on an overarching organization supporting the community, and the problems with sponsorships.
055	At Sport Kite Camp	A recap of the first day and a half of the inaugural sport kite camp, we have the weather, the dog staking, the team flying, and other people's kites!!!

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