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.
#143 From Hawaii to Hilarity: Diapers, Drinks & Digital Rights
Brews & Banter
54 minutes
4 months ago
#143 From Hawaii to Hilarity: Diapers, Drinks & Digital Rights
From tropical vibes to tech vibes, this episode takes you on a riotous ride. We open with Frank fresh off his Hawaii vacation — sunshine, surf, and stories. We dive straight into our current brew, Talking Cursives, but quickly pivot into a laughter-fueled tangent about bodily functions. Yep, we’re talking poop — Frank recounts attending a “Depends diaper party,” and he dubs yours truly the “diaper sniper.” (I couldn’t stop laughing.) Then, we launch into AI territory: comparing my paid AI platform vs. Frank’s free version — with Frank insisting it’s a “she,” while I correct him: “It’s technically ‘it’.” We explore how often we each use AI, leading to a discussion of Denmark’s proposed deepfake law. This pioneering legislation would grant citizens legal ownership over their face, voice, and likeness, enabling them to demand removal of AI-generated deepfakes while allowing for parody and satire. It’s a potential game-changer for digital identity rights in Europe. Then Frank goes full rebel, mocking the AI, yelling “You are wrong and you are fired!” — pure comedy gold. We wind down with a shift to general AI and robotics: when AI merges with physical robots, it’s not just a tech shift — it could reshape humanity itself. Finally, in a sobering turn, we touch on celebrity news and deaths, landing on Elizabeth Holmes — and explore our shared reactions and reflections.
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.
