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The Pilots Meeting: A Sky Rider Limited Podcast

From the start Sky Rider Limited was always about community. Join host and Sky Rider Limited founder Jesse Kapsten as he gathers the community to share kiting stories from around the world.

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Episode 8 - Phil Broder

The Pilots Meeting: A Sky Rider Limited Podcast ·

2026/09/23

This month I’m sitting down with kite maker, kite artist, purveyor of kite parts and 2025 Steve Edeiken Kiteflier of the Year Award recipient Phil Broder. We’re digging into Phil’s history; how he got into kites, how his building style evolved, and how his business, Fly Market, grew out of a professional setback and more. Phil shares the story behind his most recognizable designs, the practical realities of running a kite parts business, and why he keeps pushing himself to try unusual ideas instead

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Episode 7 - Kevin Bayless

The Pilots Meeting: A Sky Rider Limited Podcast ·

2026/08/26

This month we are catching up with kite artist Kevin Bayless. Kevin and I dive into his history in kites from his start with his first sport kite to his now infamous pawn shop Singer sewing machine and on to his signature style. Like many kite artists, Kevin generated a lot of scrap but unlike a lot of artists, where most would see waste Kevin saw opportunity and an iconic motif was born. Kevin has been around the kiting world for a number of years now and has created an iconic visual that is

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Episode 6 - Robert Brasington

The Pilots Meeting: A Sky Rider Limited Podcast ·

2026/07/22

Welcome to another episode of The Pilots Meeting. This month we are catching up with master kite artist Robert Brasington. I first met Robert when I was pretty young at a Wildwood International Kite Festival back in the 90s. Robert and his sense of color and motion have been a staple in the sky for decades now so he was an obvious choice to have on the show. Join me as we pick his brain about everything from his process to how he found his way into kites.00:00 - Imagination, wind, and kite art00:30

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00:51:59

Episode 5, Part 2 - Cassie Shook: The Kite Shop Lady

The Pilots Meeting: A Sky Rider Limited Podcast ·

2026/07/01

On part two of our first two part episode we are catching up with my friend Cassie Shook, the Kite Shop Lady. Cassie and her parents, Cath and Elliot, run Flying Smiles Kites in Corolla, NC. While rain and extra high winds made flying a bit rough on Sunday during the recent Maryland International Kite Expo we decided to retreat and record this episode. This was very much unplanned and so its more than a little all over the place but that's the best part! so buckle up and come for the ride as we dig

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00:41:21

Episode 5, Part 1 - Cassie Shook: The Kite Shop Lady

The Pilots Meeting: A Sky Rider Limited Podcast ·

2026/06/24

On this first part of our first two part episode we are catching up with my friend Cassie Shook, the Kite Shop Lady. Cassie and her parents, Cath and Elliot, run Flying Smiles Kites in Corolla, NC. While rain and extra high winds made flying a bit rough on Sunday during the recent Maryland International Kite Expo we decided to retreat and record this episode. This was very much unplanned and so its more than a little all over the place but that's the best part! so buckle up and come for the ride as

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01:05:24

Episode 4 - John Barresi

The Pilots Meeting: A Sky Rider Limited Podcast ·

2026/05/27

This month we are spending some time with a kiting icon, John Barresi. John has done just about everything there is to do with a sport kite, from competing and preforming all over the world to teaching and coaching the next batch of flyers. John is probably best known for his pivotal involvement in the progression and expansion of quad line flying and in particular quad line team flying. Join me as we go behind the scenes and all the way back to John's start in kites on this episode of The Pilots

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00:58:52

Episode 3 - Carl Robertshaw

The Pilots Meeting: A Sky Rider Limited Podcast ·

2026/04/22

This month on The Pilots Meeting we are catching up with my friend and one of the most talented kite flyers I know, Carl Robertshaw. Carl's life in kites has taken him some truly remarkable places. From massive kites that drink in the light to world championship performances Carl's in kiting life is pretty accomplished. But outside of kites his skills have taken him even farther to places like the Olympics, The Commonwealth Games, Broadway and even space. so come along was we dig into Carl's

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00:58:44

Episode 2 - Brett Marchel Adventures

The Pilots Meeting: A Sky Rider Limited Podcast ·

2026/03/25

Welcome to The Pilots Meeting, a podcast dedicated to uncovering the behind-the-scenes stories of kiting through the voices of the people who lived them. Each episode dives into the moments, decisions, and experiences that shaped the world of kiting, offering listeners a closer look at what really happens beyond the colors in the sky. Today we catch up with Brett Marchel of Brett Marchel Adventures. Brett has been a staple in kiting for over a decade, performing at festivals with teams like Kite

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Episode 1 - The Kiteman Group

The Pilots Meeting: A Sky Rider Limited Podcast ·

2026/02/25

Welcome to The Pilots Meeting, a podcast dedicated to uncovering the behind-the-scenes stories of kiting through the voices of the people who lived them. Each episode dives into the moments, decisions, and experiences that shaped the world of kiting, offering listeners a closer look at what really happens beyond the colors in the sky.In today’s episode, we’re joined by John Lutter of the Kiteman Group, an organization that has been bringing kites to audiences around the world for decades. Known for

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