WazzyCircus Radio Podcast

On this episode of WazzyCircus Radio, we sit down with Denise “Nise” Williams—a true pioneer, aviation professional, BASE jumper, nurse, adventurer, and one of those rare people who seems to beam love and life everywhere she goes. Nise has logged more than 1,000 skydives and an extraordinary 650 BASE jumps, earning BASE #532—a number that places her firmly among the early generation of jumpers who helped shape the sport. Her experience in the air does not stop there. Nise is also a powered hang glider examiner with a flawless safety record and more than 14,000 trike landings, bringing an incredible level of experience, discipline, and professionalism to another corner of human flight. And somehow, that is still only part of the story. By profession, Nise is a psychiatric nurse. By personality, she is colorful, fearless, hilarious, deeply compassionate, and—according to just about everyone who knows her—one of their favorite people on the planet. And then there is “Boobs in Space.” Yes. You read that correctly. Nise helped organize a now-legendary topless photo featuring women skydivers that was ultimately sent all the way to the International Space Station. Because of course she did. This conversation is about pioneering BASE jumping, aviation, nursing, adventure, community, safety, friendship, and living life with enough color and courage that people never forget you. Denise “Nise” Williams is proof that you can be wildly accomplished, deeply compassionate, completely unconventional, and still somehow be everybody’s favorite person. Step right up—the circus is open!   www.sitflyclothingshop.com   www.patreon.com/wazzycircusradio   My name is WazzyCircus. I have been blessed with more than 6,000 skydives and over 21 years of experience exploring the world of human flight. WazzyCircus Radio is where I sit down with the extraordinary people I have met throughout more than two decades in the air—skydivers, BASE jumpers, speed flyers, paramotor pilots, airplane pilots, innovators, pioneers, and adventurers who refuse to live with both feet planted firmly on the ground. Together, we share the stories, lessons, risks, triumphs, and unforgettable moments that define the flying community—and explore the deeper question that connects us all: Why do we fly?

On this episode of WazzyCircus Radio, we sit down with one of the true legends of Monterey Bay skydiving—Sunset Bill. With more than 8,000 skydives and 37 years in the sport, Sunset Bill has spent nearly four decades living the skydiving life. He is a fixture on the packing mat, a familiar face to generations of jumpers, and still actively working in the sport he has given so much of his life to. Every drop zone has people who become part of its identity. Sunset Bill is one of those people. He has watched the sport evolve, watched countless jumpers come and go, and remained a steady presence through it all. His experience cannot be measured only in jump numbers—it lives in the stories, friendships, lessons, and memories built over decades at the drop zone. Beloved by the community and respected by everyone who knows him, Sunset represents something special about skydiving: the people who keep showing up, year after year, simply because they love the life and the people in it. We talk about 37 years in the sport, the changing culture of skydiving, life on the packing mat, the people who have shaped Monterey Bay, and what keeps a person connected to the sky after nearly four decades. Some legends are famous. Others are simply loved by everyone who knows them. Sunset Bill is both. Step right up—the circus is open!   www.sitflyclothingshop.com   www.patreon.com/wazzycircusradio   My name is WazzyCircus. I have been blessed with more than 6,000 skydives and over 21 years of experience exploring the world of human flight. WazzyCircus Radio is where I sit down with the extraordinary people I have met throughout more than two decades in the air—skydivers, BASE jumpers, speed flyers, paramotor pilots, airplane pilots, innovators, pioneers, and adventurers who refuse to live with both feet planted firmly on the ground. Together, we share the stories, lessons, risks, triumphs, and unforgettable moments that define the flying community—and explore the deeper question that connects us all: Why do we fly?

Jacklyn Foust — WazzyCircus Radio #102 On this episode of WazzyCircus Radio, we sit down with Jacklyn Foust—drop zone owner, veteran skydiver, entrepreneur, and one of the most driven people I have ever had the privilege to work with. With more than 19,000 skydives and 32 years in the sport, Jacklyn has built a life around aviation, leadership, and an unrelenting commitment to excellence. Her journey is especially powerful because it did not begin at the top. Jacklyn started in the office and worked her way through the sport with determination, discipline, and a clear vision for what she wanted her life to become. Today, she is the owner of Skydive Monterey Bay, home of the 18,000-foot skydive experience, as well as Skydive Santa Cruz. I have worked at a lot of drop zones over the years, and Jacklyn runs one of the most dynamic skydiving operations I have ever seen. She is dedicated. Hardworking. Passionate. Relentless. But what makes Jacklyn truly inspiring is not just what she has built—it is the way she built it. Her story is proof of what can happen when someone has a vision for their life and refuses to stop until they make it real. This conversation is about skydiving, leadership, business, sacrifice, perseverance, and the power of creating your own path. Jacklyn Foust is not just a leader in skydiving. She is an example of what focused human potential looks like. Step right up—the circus is open!   www.sitflyclothingshop.com www.patreon.com/wazzycircusradio   My name is WazzyCircus. I have been blessed with more than 6,000 skydives and over 21 years of experience exploring the world of human flight. WazzyCircus Radio is where I sit down with the extraordinary people I have met throughout more than two decades in the air—skydivers, BASE jumpers, speed flyers, paramotor pilots, airplane pilots, innovators, pioneers, and adventurers who refuse to live with both feet planted firmly on the ground. Together, we share the stories, lessons, risks, triumphs, and unforgettable moments that define the flying community—and explore the deeper question that connects us all: Why do we fly?

WazzyCircus Radio — Special Election Edition Anthony Ramirez: Not Red. Not Blue. Arizona. On this special election edition of WazzyCircus Radio, we welcome back our friend, fellow skydiver, attorney, small-business owner, and now candidate for the Arizona State Senate in Legislative District 12—Anthony Ramirez. Anthony is running as an independent under a simple banner: “Not Red. Not Blue. Arizona.” His campaign is built around the idea that public policy does not have to begin and end with party loyalty. Anthony says he will not caucus with either major party and instead intends to evaluate legislation bill-by-bill based on what he believes serves the people of District 12. His platform centers around three ideas: Prepare Arizona. Preserve Arizona. Protect Arizona. Prepare Arizona means expanding STEM education and building pathways into careers in aerospace, engineering, technology, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, and other industries shaping Arizona’s future. Preserve Arizona means confronting one of the most important long-term issues facing our state—water—through conservation, infrastructure, cooperation, and planning for Arizona’s continued growth. And Protect Arizona means focusing on public safety, effective law enforcement, accountability, and creating communities where families and businesses can thrive. Anthony also speaks about government transparency, fair ballot access, protecting the voice of independent voters, supporting small businesses, workforce development, and moving beyond the political gridlock that has come to define so much of modern government. But this is WazzyCircus Radio, so before there was Candidate Ramirez, there was the guy we knew from the drop zone. Anthony is a longtime member and supporter of the Arizona skydiving community. Through Abogado Más Chingón, he and his firm have invested in our sport and supported major competitions and events, including USPA competition and events at Skydive Arizona in Eloy. He understands our strange little flying family because he is part of it. So this conversation is not about telling anyone how to vote. It is about sitting down with someone from our own community and asking the questions that matter: Why politics? Why now? What does independent actually mean? What does Anthony believe Arizona needs? And what happens when a skydiver decides that instead of complaining about the system, he is going to strap in and jump directly into it? Attorney. Business owner. Skydiver. Candidate. No red corner. No blue corner. Just Arizona. Welcome to the WazzyCircus Radio Special Election Edition with Anthony Ramirez. Step right up—the circus is open!   www.sitflyclothingshop.com   www.patreon.com/wazzycircusradio   My name is WazzyCircus. I have been blessed with more than 6,000 skydives and over 21 years of experience exploring the world of human flight. WazzyCircus Radio is where I sit down with the extraordinary people I have met throughout more than two decades in the air—skydivers, BASE jumpers, speed flyers, paramotor pilots, airplane pilots, innovators, pioneers, and adventurers who refuse to live with both feet planted firmly on the ground. Together, we share the stories, lessons, risks, triumphs, and unforgettable moments that define the flying community—and explore the deeper question that connects us all: Why do we fly?

# Guru O’Connell — WazzyCircus Radio #100 For the 100th episode of WazzyCircus Radio, we sit down with Guru O’Connell—skydiver, indoor skydiving instructor, artist, former fashion model, and a man whose life has evolved into something much deeper than any single title can explain. Guru’s path has taken him through art, fashion, flight, movement, creativity, and ultimately toward a deeper understanding of himself and the world around him. This conversation goes far beyond skydiving. We dive into human existence, consciousness, identity, purpose, growth, connection, and what it means to become truly present in your own life. Guru brings the perspective of someone who has lived many different lives in one lifetime—model, artist, instructor, flyer, seeker—and somehow found a way to connect all of those experiences into a philosophy of living. For episode #100 we wanted a conversation that represented everything WazzyCircus Radio has become: flight, friendship, curiosity, transformation, and the search for meaning in this incredible human experience. This one went deep. One hundred episodes. One unforgettable conversation. Step right up—the circus is open!   www.sitflyclothingshop.com www.patreon.com/wazzycircusradio   My name is WazzyCircus. I have been blessed with more than 6,000 skydives and over 21 years of experience exploring the world of human flight. WazzyCircus Radio is where I sit down with the extraordinary people I have met throughout more than two decades in the air—skydivers, BASE jumpers, speed flyers, paramotor pilots, airplane pilots, innovators, pioneers, and adventurers who refuse to live with both feet planted firmly on the ground. Together, we share the stories, lessons, risks, triumphs, and unforgettable moments that define the flying community—and explore the deeper question that connects us all: Why do we fly?