You should never BASE Jump. It is one of the most genuinely dangerous sports on the planet. But with that out of the way, you should definitely learn all about this pastime where people jump from tall structures and outcroppings for fun and thrills.
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In this Stuff You Should Know episode, Josh and Chuck dive into the dangerous world of BASE jumping - the extreme sport where people leap off buildings, antennas, spans (bridges), and earth formations (cliffs) with parachutes. They explore the history of the sport, from its origins in the 1970s with founder Carl Boenish to the specialized equipment and techniques that make it possible, while also covering the legal challenges and incredible risks that come with this ultimate adrenaline rush. The guys break down everything from proper body positioning to why most BASE jumping happens under cover of darkness.
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"he directed Bridesmaids — Josh mentioned this film when discussing director Paul Feig who was set to direct the Ghostbusters remake."
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★ 7.5
"Let's remake Ghostbusters, or just let Ghostbusters exist as great. — Josh used Ghostbusters as an example when criticizing Hollywood's tendency to remake classic films."
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"She was the mom in Home Alone among many, many, many other things, right? — Josh identified Catherine O'Hara's role in Home Alone while discussing the actress."
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"have you ever seen that one King of the Hill where Khan is giving that, that eulogy — Josh referenced a specific episode of King of the Hill about a funeral eulogy and a philosophical story."
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"I saw that before Mad Max. Yeah. Which is awesome. Did you like it? — Josh mentioned seeing a trailer before watching Mad Max and discussed how much he enjoyed the film."
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"they made a documentary about it. I think back in the seventies called man on wire — Josh referenced this documentary about Philippe Petit's high-wire walk between the Twin Towers."
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"That is kind of a point break, yeah. Well the new point break is our base jumpers. — Chuck referenced Point Break when discussing base jumping culture and mentioned there's a new version being made."
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