In this episode of Brews & Banter, Frank and Roman sit down with a truly trailblazing guest: Jessica Cox, the world’s first airplane pilot certified to fly with her feet. Born without arms, Jessica has shattered expectations not only in aviation but also as the first armless black belt in the American Taekwondo Association, a surfer, and a scuba diver. In this conversation, we discuss: Defying Gravity: How Jessica flies a 1946 Ercoupe 415-C, a vintage plane uniquely suited for her piloting style, and her journey to earning a Guinness World Record.The Impossible Airplane: Jessica’s current mission to build an RV-10—a custom-controlled experimental plane—with the help of volunteers and the EAA Chapter 898 in Toms River, NJ.Overcoming Fear: How she manages fear in the cockpit and her philosophy that "disability does not mean inability".Life Without Hands: Jessica demonstrates how she handles everyday tasks—from driving a car to pouring a drink—with incredible dexterity using her feet. Join us for an awe-inspiring conversation about persistence, creativity, and disarming your limits.Links & Resources Mentioned:Support the Build: Help match donations for the RV-10 project at TheImpossibleAirplane.com/match.The Book: Check out Jessica’s book, Disarm Your Limits, available on Amazon and Audible.
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In this episode of Brews & Banter, Frank and Roman sit down with a truly trailblazing guest: Jessica Cox, the world’s first airplane pilot certified to fly with her feet. Born without arms, Jessica has shattered expectations not only in aviation but also as the first armless black belt in the American Taekwondo Association, a surfer, and a scuba diver. In this conversation, we discuss: Defying Gravity: How Jessica flies a 1946 Ercoupe 415-C, a vintage plane uniquely suited for her piloting style, and her journey to earning a Guinness World Record.The Impossible Airplane: Jessica’s current mission to build an RV-10—a custom-controlled experimental plane—with the help of volunteers and the EAA Chapter 898 in Toms River, NJ.Overcoming Fear: How she manages fear in the cockpit and her philosophy that "disability does not mean inability".Life Without Hands: Jessica demonstrates how she handles everyday tasks—from driving a car to pouring a drink—with incredible dexterity using her feet. Join us for an awe-inspiring conversation about persistence, creativity, and disarming your limits.Links & Resources Mentioned:Support the Build: Help match donations for the RV-10 project at TheImpossibleAirplane.com/match.The Book: Check out Jessica’s book, Disarm Your Limits, available on Amazon and Audible.
#137 Beers, Ball Busting & Stand-Up Stories with Dan Frigolette, Lance Weiss, and Blake Connolly also Tess Frigolette (the dog)
Brews & Banter
1 hour 49 minutes
5 months ago
#137 Beers, Ball Busting & Stand-Up Stories with Dan Frigolette, Lance Weiss, and Blake Connolly also Tess Frigolette (the dog)
This episode gets wild with three hilarious stand-up comedians: Dan Frigolette, Lance Weiss, and Blake Connolly. Dan (repping Baldwinsville, NY and now in Brooklyn), Lance (also Brooklyn-based), and Blake (from the Charlotte, NC area) join us for a beer-fueled conversation packed with laughs, stories, and a whole lot of ball busting. Oh—and Tess Frigolette, Dan’s dog, makes a cameo too.With over 20 years in the game, Dan and Lance share what it's really like grinding through the comedy circuit, including Dan’s global journey testing material across cultures. Blake, the new guy on the scene, brings fresh perspective and shares what inspired him to jump into stand-up.These guys might downplay their skills, but trust us—if they’re performing near you, grab a ticket. This episode is loaded with fun, behind-the-scenes insights, and the kind of chaos only Brews & Banter can deliver.
Brews & Banter
In this episode of Brews & Banter, Frank and Roman sit down with a truly trailblazing guest: Jessica Cox, the world’s first airplane pilot certified to fly with her feet. Born without arms, Jessica has shattered expectations not only in aviation but also as the first armless black belt in the American Taekwondo Association, a surfer, and a scuba diver. In this conversation, we discuss: Defying Gravity: How Jessica flies a 1946 Ercoupe 415-C, a vintage plane uniquely suited for her piloting style, and her journey to earning a Guinness World Record.The Impossible Airplane: Jessica’s current mission to build an RV-10—a custom-controlled experimental plane—with the help of volunteers and the EAA Chapter 898 in Toms River, NJ.Overcoming Fear: How she manages fear in the cockpit and her philosophy that "disability does not mean inability".Life Without Hands: Jessica demonstrates how she handles everyday tasks—from driving a car to pouring a drink—with incredible dexterity using her feet. Join us for an awe-inspiring conversation about persistence, creativity, and disarming your limits.Links & Resources Mentioned:Support the Build: Help match donations for the RV-10 project at TheImpossibleAirplane.com/match.The Book: Check out Jessica’s book, Disarm Your Limits, available on Amazon and Audible.
