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The Adrenaline Zone

Sandra Magnus and James "Sandy" Winnefeld

Most people spend their lives avoiding risk. A select few attack it. They dive head first into the zone where physical, intellectual, reputational, and financial risks fuel their actions, test their resolve, and fulfill their dreams. Every week The Adrenaline Zone podcast explores the action-packed lives of people who seek out challenges most wouldn’t consider. Buckle up and hold on as we interview these deep divers, high fliers, and fast drivers to find out how it feels to live life in The

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45:55

Air Combat Lessons From Navy Ace Bill Driscoll

The Adrenaline Zone ·

2025/04/10

How do you become a flying ace when outnumbered and shot down on fire? Decorated Naval Flight Officer Bill Driscoll shares his incredible Vietnam combat story here today revealing the intense preparation, critical pilot/RIO bond, and mindset needed under unimaginable pressure - going well beyond dogfight myths.Driscoll details the stark realities of combat, from joining the Navy unable to swim to later ejecting over enemy waters, or facing nearly 30 MiGs with only three wingmen, noting that such

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39:32

The Unexpected Challenges of Being An Opera Star With...

The Adrenaline Zone ·

2025/03/20

Ever wonder what it takes to stand on the world's most prestigious stages, captivating audiences with your voice? J'Nai Bridges unveils the intense athletic discipline, linguistic mastery, and emotional depth required to thrive in the demanding world of opera. From navigating the pressures of performing to championing diversity in classical music, J'Nai shares the pivotal moments and transformative roles that have shaped her extraordinary career. J'Nai's story will challenge your perceptions about

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44:59

Fighting Fire from 300 Feet with Diego Calderoni

The Adrenaline Zone ·

2025/03/13

Discover the intense focus and critical decisions aerial firefighting pilots make while battling wildfires as Diego Calderoni of 10 Tanker reveals the challenges and rewards of flying the largest firefighting aircraft in the world.Most pilots dream of a comfortable airline career, but Diego found his calling diving into the heart of blazing infernos - but the role is not without its perils. Imagine battling turbulent skies, unpredictable winds, and mountainous terrain - treacherous conditions

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62:22

Iditarod Strategies: What It REALLY Takes to Win with...

The Adrenaline Zone ·

2025/03/06

Discover the exhilarating world of ultra-long distance sled racing as six-time Iditarod champion Dallas Seavey reveals what it means to push the limits of human and animal endurance. It's not just physical strength that matters; it's the unbreakable bond he has with his dogs.Dallas emphasizes precognition, needing to know how situations today will affect his team in days, and recalls a near-fatal experience knee-deep in freezing water. Despite the danger, his insights on dog-centric strategies

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40:17

Soaring into the Eye of the Storm with Lieutenant...

The Adrenaline Zone ·

2025/02/27

Are you ready to confront nature's raw power head-on? Imagine piloting an aircraft directly into the eye of a hurricane, where the fate of coastal communities hangs in the balance. In this episode, Sandra and Sandy go deep inside the Adrenaline Zone to meet a member of the elite National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Corps who have the huge responsibility of gathering data in the most extreme weather conditions on the planet.Lieutenant Commander Christopher Wood, a seasoned hurricane

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44:03

Uncovering A Life Undercover with Joe Pistone

The Adrenaline Zone ·

2025/02/06

Imagine having to constantly look over your shoulder while living a lie, taking on a false persona and immersing yourself deeply to penetrate a high-risk underworld group without slipping up. Listen in today and discover how former FBI agent Joe Pistone, under the alias Donnie Brasco, successfully infiltrated the Bonanno crime family, and lived to tell the tale. This episode dives deep into the world of undercover operations, risk management, and the psychological challenges of living a double

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50:36

Fighting Fentanyl with Mike Sena

The Adrenaline Zone ·

2025/01/23

The Adrenaline Zone shines a spotlight today on the deadly fentanyl crisis in the US as Sandy and Sandra interview Mike Sena, Director of Northern California's High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). Mike reveals the grim realities of the epidemic and the complex battle to combat it, offering a unique perspective from his undercover background and current role. He also highlights the power of a multi-pronged strategy to save lives in this fierce battle against fentanyl poisoning.🎯 BIGGEST

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44:03

Working The Mighty Mississippi with Captain Doicus...

The Adrenaline Zone ·

2024/07/12

“Both engines died instantly, the hit was so hard. I immediately just kind of lay down on my bed because I knew how bad the impact was going to be. It threw my bed all the way across the room, dresser laid over, refrigerators downstairs on the floor - it was a hard impact.”Captain Doicus Langley Jr. joins Sandy and Sandra on the podcast today to share details of this perilous moment and so much more as he recounts his journey from a water-loving childhood to becoming a seasoned push boat Captain on

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47:40

Risk Equals Musical Magic with Ángel Gil-Ordóñez

The Adrenaline Zone ·

2024/07/04

Spotlight tight, hometown faces fill the hall – a mix of pride and pressure. Baton raised, you begin to lead the revered National Orchestra through a score that explodes into a whirlwind of notes demanding perfect harmony. Suddenly, a discordant note cuts through. The soloist, a celebrated artist in his own right, takes an unscheduled detour into a different Mozart concerto! Stunned, the orchestra looks up as one, eyes filled with bewilderment and fear trained squarely on you - a silent question

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42:45

So Others May Live with Mike Romano

The Adrenaline Zone ·

2024/06/27

While it’s true that everyone has rough days at work, few people have ones where they find themselves dropped into the middle of a fishing boat mutiny, tasked with getting the bleeding Captain to safety. Today’s guest is one of those precious few - and, in fact, that day wasn’t even close to his most difficult assignment!20-year U.S. Coast Guard veteran and Aviation Survival Technician (AST)/elite Rescue Swimmer, Mike Romano, joins Sandra and Sandy today to share his incredible journey from

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50:13

Keeping the Pedal to the Metal with Bud Moeller

The Adrenaline Zone ·

2024/06/20

“Braking at 180 something, I literally saw the left front wheel twist off with the entire suspension assembly; twist off, take a bounce and go flying a hundred yards. At that point, I've got three wheels, no front brakes, and again, pretty much riding a missile. I just was able to get the car turned at about 45 degrees, and that at least kept it from being head on.”Welcome to Bud Moeller’s thrilling world of vintage Formula One racing as he joins Sandra and Sandy to share his journey from an

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50:43

Mastering The Masters with Stewart Hagestad

The Adrenaline Zone ·

2024/06/13

Stepping up to the first tee, you are enveloped by an electric yet serene atmosphere. The soft grass under your feet and the crisp sound of your golf club making contact with the ball resonate deeply, as meticulously manicured fairways stretch out before you. Surrounded by vibrant azaleas and the deep green backdrop of one of golf's greatest stages, you sense the soft whispers and excited cheers of spectators; their anticipation fuelling your drive. In this moment, at this tournament, you’re not

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50:48

Trailblazer On Fire

The Adrenaline Zone ·

2024/06/06

The thunderous growl of the engine as the car accelerates is quickly followed by the acrid scent of burning rubber with tires screeching against the pavement. The world spins into a blur as the car flips through the air, glass shattering and metal crunching in a symphony of destruction. With adrenaline pumping and every sense heightened to the extreme through each flip and turn, intricate precision and extensive training take over, as today’s guest once again turns what seems like chaos into a

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45:01

Going Deep with Mark Teixeira

The Adrenaline Zone ·

2024/05/30

The roar of the crowd fills your ears as the electric atmosphere of World Series Game 2 Yankee Stadium crackles all around you. Stepping up to the plate, the ever dangerous Pedro Martinez stares you down from the mound just before rocketing the ball towards you. The tension is palpable as you make the split-second decision to swing with all your might, the crack of the bat echoing through the stadium as the ball soars to right-center. Time seems to stand still as it clears the fence for a home run

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43:21

Brent Hall’s Hydroplane Heroics

The Adrenaline Zone ·

2024/05/23

Strapped into the cockpit of a roaring hydroplane, racing along at 200 mph mere inches above the churning water, you feel every bump and current as you navigate tight turns and avoid competitors, all while managing an intricate ballet of high-velocity precision and raw power. This is hydroplane racing at its most elite level, a sensory overload where strategy, skill, and bravery meet the unrelenting challenge of the water's surface - and a place where today’s guest feels right at home.Welcome to

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35:13

Walking the Iron with John Steinmetz

The Adrenaline Zone ·

2024/01/25

“Coffee time” is over, so you polish off the rest of your beer, grab your bags of bolts, begin your climb up the column and step out to “walk the iron” 20 stories above the ground - all without a hard hat, a harness, or any means of being “tied off”. The world of high-rise ironwork has evolved considerably over the years, and today’s guest is here to provide his eyewitness account of it all.In today’s exhilarating episode of The Adrenaline Zone, listeners are immersed in the captivating world of

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45:36

Defection Perfection with Olga Sheymov

The Adrenaline Zone ·

2024/01/18

Your car comes to a halt at a border checkpoint, guard dogs barking, the guards themselves talking over each other, and now one of them is about to open the car’s trunk, searching for stowaways or anything even remotely suspicious. Will he discover your husband and sleeping daughter carefully hidden behind the seats? Will your painstaking plan to defect from Cold War-era Soviet Union end in unspeakable disaster? Olga Sheymov hails from St. Petersburg, Russia, where, after pursuing an engineering

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36:37

Saving Lifetimes with Dr. Mary Brandt

The Adrenaline Zone ·

2024/01/11

As the inevitable adrenaline begins to course through your body, you draw upon all your training and skill to channel it, allowing you to steady your hands and make split-second decisions. Throughout it all, you remain acutely aware that distraught parents have placed all of their hope and faith in you and your team to save the life of their precious child who lays on the operating table before you. Welcome to the rollercoaster world of heart-pounding risks and heartwarming victories that define the

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36:26

Aviation Thrills, Chills, and Skills with Vicky Benzing

The Adrenaline Zone ·

2024/01/04

Imagine yourself soaring through the air - sometimes just a couple hundred feet above the ground - at hundreds of miles an hour, performing such maneuvers as spins, loops, rolls, as well as the somewhat ominously titled ‘Hammerhead’, all while being subjected to up to 10 g’s of force and knowing full well that one misstep could very possibly lead to hitting the ground! Welcome to just another day at the office for today’s exceptional guest. Born and raised in California, Vicky Benzing is an

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23:50

Behind the Scenes with Santa

The Adrenaline Zone ·

2023/12/21

In today’s very special rereleased episode, Sandy and Sandra are joined by the one and only Santa Claus to discuss his annual toy delivery and the risks associated with it. Santa explains the logistics of North Pole operations and the challenges they have faced due to labor shortages and supply chain issues. While so many details of Santa’s operation are understandably considered classified, he is able to shed some light on the incredible work he, Mrs.Claus, and the elves perform each year, while

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