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The Big Access Podcast is all about access control and what ProdataKey (PDK) can provide in this industry. With new innovation and principles, we believe that the best type of access control is one that gives peace of mind, protecting life and property. Listen in as we discuss various topics on this type of business and industry and how you could get started! Not only that, but how you could also become a partner with PDK! Our main goal is to be able to provide people with the best informati ...
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#258- Ariel Zlatkovski and Project 100: the Ultimate XC Challenge
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This past XContest season (2025) Ariel Zlatkovski decided to take on a fantastically bold and totally mind-bending mission: Fly 100, 100km flights in a single season. To pull it off he'd have to spend a full 10% of his hours on Earth flying (nearly 20% of daylight hours), he'd cover 12,000 kilometers of open distance, and rack up 893 hours in the s…
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#257- Chrigel Maurer and the Safety Debate
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Two weeks ago at the World Championships in Costelo, Brazil a competition pilot was killed. This tragedy sparked an immediate and fiery response on social media calling for a top-down change at CIVL, the governing body of Category 1 competitions. Interestingly, two years ago during the World's in France there were over a dozen incidents, many which…
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#256 From Newbie to the Red Bull X-Alps with Sebrand Warren
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Sebrand Warren got his start paragliding just a few short years ago in the US but got hooked immediately and set his sights on the ultimate challenge- the Red Bull X-Alps. Last year he dedicated himself 110% to the race by moving his life, job, and girlfriend to France to learn the intricacies of the Alps and the relentless physical training that i…
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#255 XC Concepts in depth with Calef Letorney
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In this episode I dive in once again with Calef Letorney to explore advanced cross-country techniques, focusing on thermal flying, the impact of wind, the concept of shark flying and a lot more. We discuss the importance of understanding day conditions, recognizing when to shift gears in flight, and the strategies that can lead to more efficient na…
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#254 Simon Oberrauner and Cracking the Code
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Austrian athlete Simon Oberauner has competed in the Red Bull X-Alps five times and has always finished in 6th place or better. In this year's race he placed third for the second time, a mere seconds behind Lars Meerstetter after over 1200 kilometers (course line!) and 8 days of ferocious racing across the Alps. Simon reflects on his amazing experi…
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#253 Ask Me Anything with Karlis Jaunpetrovičs
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We depart from the Red Bull X-Alps in this episode and dive into a whole bunch of questions that have come in this past year from our listeners. And instead of answering them on my own we return to Karlis Jaunpetrovičs, former test pilot for BGD and current head of his own instructional SIV, coaching, and guiding (as well as running competitions) c…
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We’re back with another episode of the Big Access Podcast! Listen in as Brach Bengtzen, Dallan Labrum, and Brad Baldwin talk all about the latest release from ProdataKey: the brand-new PDK Access app! With the release of this new app, PDK is thrilled to be showcasing a continuing dedication to creating the best possible solutions for all partners a…
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Join us as we delve into the remarkable flying career of Celine Lorenz, a passionate paraglider who took to the skies at a young age. Discover how a tandem flight gift sparked her lifelong love for flying, leading her to save every penny for her license and equipment. Celine shares her early experiences, from working at her mother's refuge in the A…
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#251 Risk and the Red Bull X-Alps with 9 time competitor Tom De Dorlodot
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In this conversation, four-time competitor and 2-time color commentator Gavin McClurg and 9-time competitor and Red Bull athlete Tom De Dorlodot discuss Tom's continued recovery journey after a serious injury over a year ago snow-kiting in Norway and his recent emotional return to flying. They reflect on both of their recent Red Bull X-Alps experie…
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Welcome to a brand new episode of the Big Access Podcast! In this episode, Brach Bengtzen is joined by Tanner Bengtzen and Dallan Labrum to discuss the exciting topic of selling access control. How does PDK address the needs of our partners? Is Dallan as strong as a silverback gorilla? Listen to find out! The Big Access Podcast is an informative po…
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#250, Red Bull X-Alps Post-Race with Tanguy, Rémi, Jared, Juraj, Jean, and Shane
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Just hours after some of the athletes finished this years stunning Red Bull X-Alps I caught up with Tanguy Renoud-Goud (FRA 4), Rémi Bourdelle (FRA 5), Jared Scheid (USA), Juraj Koreñ (SVK), Jean De Biolley (BEL 2) and Shane Tighe (AUS) to quickly get their highs and lows from the race, most memorable moments and the toughest question to answer- wi…
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#249 Koen Vancampenhoudt and gaining knowledge through passion
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dutch pilot Koen Vancampenhoudt shares his journey as a paraglider, highlighting his record-breaking flight in Mexico, the challenges he faced, and his early experiences flying with zero information in Fiji. He reflects on the importance of safety training, the thrill of downwind flying, and the lessons learned throughout his flying career. Koen em…
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Welcome to another episode of the Big Access Podcast! This episode is all about PDK’s awesome integration partners. To discuss PDK’s integrations, Brach was joined by partners from Singlewire, Vivotek, and OpenEye. The Big Access Podcast is an informative podcast created by PDK to make sure that you have up-to-date information on all things PDK and…
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Welcome to Episode 109 of the Big Access Podcast! Today, we’re talking all about our exciting new integration with Zapier. Listen in as Brach Bengtzen, Evan Orme, Brad Baldwin, and Skyler Crestani explore all that you can achieve with PDK and Zapier! Send us a message Follow us on our other social platforms for more content! Website: https://www.pr…
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#248 The art of being Bold with Antoine Girard
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French pilot and serious adventurer Antoine Girard has laid down some of the boldest lines on Earth, and he's been doing it for a long time. Antoine competed in the Red Bull X-Alps four times, starting in 2013 where he found himself on the podium (3rd), again in 2015 (4th), 2017 (badly injured), and 2019 (retired due to continued trouble with the i…
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#247 A lifetime love affair of the air with Malcolm Jones
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This week I sit down with Tom Peghiny to visit with Malcolm Jones, two legends in the world of hang gliding. They share their personal journeys into the sport, from Malcolm's early experiences with water skiing and the very first known towing of hang gliders which later became the Wallaby Ranch, the first aerotow facility in the world. The discussi…
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We’re back with another episode of the Big Access Podcast! In this episode, the focus is on the integrated experience. To explore this topic, Brach talked to Steve Bardocz of Savance and John Spuhler of SymLiv–two awesome integration partners of PDK. This episode was filmed at ISC West 2025, where we were able to showcase upcoming products and meet…
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#246 Soaring through History with Bill Liscomb
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This conversation delves into the rich history of hang gliding, exploring the personal journeys of the early pioneers of free flight. It highlights the evolution of hang gliding, the DIY spirit of early glider construction, and the influential eccentric figures who shaped the hang gliding community. The discussion also touches on the challenges fac…
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Welcome back to the Big Access Podcast! In this episode, PDK’s Marketing Team is talking about how ProdataKey’s partner fanaticism translates into content that informs and entertains all of our partners. Listen in as Brach Bengtzen, Cole Nebeker, Tyler Coley, Maren Smith, Libby Peterson, Hailey Barfuss, and Keith Shepro share their expertise on cre…
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It’s time for another episode of the Big Access Podcast! In this episode, Brach is joined by members of PDK’s Product Team, Brad Baldwin and Couper Sorenson, to talk all about the newest update to PDK.io. PDK.io is ProdataKey’s award-winning access control management software–and with the update we released earlier this month, it just got even bett…
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#245 The 100 Peaks Challenge with Nathan Longhurst
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In this conversation, US based climber and relatively new paragliding pilot Nathan Longhurst shares his incredible journey of completing the 100 Peaks Challenge in New Zealand, combining his passion for climbing and flying. He began on 17 November 2024 and ran, rock climbed, ice climbed, bushwhacked, kayaked, cycled and paraglided his way through t…
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#244 Grit and Growth: The Mindset of a Successful Pilot w Top Gun Ace Serge Durrant
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Serge Durrant, a former Top Gun fighter pilot turned paraglider, discusses his journey from aviation to adventure sports. We explore themes of mentorship, risk management, and the importance of community in high-stakes environments. Serge shares insights on overcoming fear, the competitive nature of flying, and the mental techniques that have helpe…
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Welcome to a very special episode of the Big Access Podcast! In this episode, Brach is joined by members of PDK’s Executive Team: Evan Orme, Dallan Labrum, Evan Tree, and Brad Baldwin. Together, they share an exciting sneak peek at some of the powerful new products and updates that PDK is about to launch! The Big Access Podcast is an informative po…
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#243 Flying and the Mind: A psychological journey with Paris Williams
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Paris has been flying hang gliders his entire life, and we’re the same age— so a long time. In this episode we explore the multifaceted nature of flying and its psychological implications. Paris has a PHD in psychology and is a practicing psychologist, and he shares his own journey from a challenging childhood and coming from a pretty dark place to…
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Welcome back to the Big Access Podcast! In this episode, we’re wrapping up our yearly sales check-ins by talking to the Inside Sales team. Listen in as Brach chats with Azure Fike, Eddy Bucan, Sasha Voskoboynikova, Dylan Sharp, and Sean Blaisdell about all things access control. What are the biggest access control trends in different parts of the c…
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#242 Stoic, Solo Adventuring with Juraj Koreň
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Juraj Koreň is an expert alpine climber and pilot from Slovakia who has been chasing some very extreme (often solo) adventures around the world for the last decade, including his 7 "virgin summits" attempt to climb and fly off the world's highest peaks. We begin this conversation discussing his experience in the 2019 Red Bull X-Alps and how mistake…
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Welcome to the latest episode of the Big Access Podcast, where Brach is joined by the Northeast and Southeast Sales Teams! With expertise from Scott Nelson, Hal Henderson, Paul deLaski, JR Andrews, and Dallan Labrum, this episode dives into the biggest access control trends throughout the Eastern United States. The Big Access Podcast is an informat…
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#241- Tom De Dorlodot and Resilience
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A year ago almost to the day professional Red Bull adventure athlete, 9 time Red Bull-Alps competitor, brainchild of "The Search" projects, professional speaker, loving father and husband Tom De Dorlodot was learning how to kite-ski in Norway for a future planned expedition across the length of Greenland when things went horribly, horribly wrong. T…
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Welcome to another episode of the Big Access Podcast! Recorded during ProdataKey’s 2025 Sales Summit, Brach was able to sit down with the entire Western Sales team to talk about what’s hot in access control in different areas of the United States. What verticals are installing PDK the most? What are the most sought-after integrations right now? Is …
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#240 A lifetime of Skydiving with Jeff Ayliffe
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Jeff Ayliffe hails from South Africa and has been under some sort of canopy for a great deal of most of his action-packed years, beginning at the age of 5 when he became obsessed with skydiving. Jeff shares his journey from a young skydiving enthusiast to a veteran member of the national team. He recounts personal stories, including the thrill of f…
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How Scalability Simplifies Access Control
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Welcome to another episode of the Big Access Podcast! Scalability is the topic of the day here at ProdataKey. Listen in as Brach chats with Cole Nebeker, Sean Blaisdell, and Dallan Labrum all about the many ways that PDK makes growing your access system easy. “Scalability is the ability to go from one door to as many doors as you need, to go from o…
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