• The Death-Defying Human FlyCast: Interview with Ky "Rocketman" Michaelson!

  • Apr 2 2023
  • Length: 43 mins
  • Podcast

The Death-Defying Human FlyCast: Interview with Ky "Rocketman" Michaelson!

  • Summary

  • Hey there, high-flyers, and strap in for a very special episode of The Death-Defying Human FlyCast! This time around Max interviews the Rocketman himself, stunt engineer Ky Michaelson! Ky designed stunt gear still being used today, has set numerous records, and designed and built the Human Fly's rocket cycle! We're talking about the motorcycle the Human Fly used in his ill-fated bus jump on that cold Montreal night in 1977. Find out how it all started with a phone call, and ended with a crash no one thought the Fly could survive! But ... did he? Let's get wild! This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE Follow Fire & Water Podcasts on TWITTER Like our Fire & Water Network FACEBOOK page Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Follow THE DEATH-DEFYING HUMAN FLYCAST on Twitter: @humanflycast E-MAIL: humanflycast@gmail.com INSTAGRAM: @fwp_max SPOTIFY: The Death-Defying Human FlyList! E-MAIL: firewaterpodcast@comcast.net Want more Rocketman? Find Ky Michaelson on his YouTube page! Check out the gallery for this interview here! (photos courtesy Ky Michaelson) Opening theme: “Human Fly” by The Cramps Opening clip: From "The First Civilian Rocket to Ever Make it Into Space!" courtesy Ky Michaelson Closing music: "Rocket Fuel" by DJ Shadow feat. De La Soul Listen to the episode on the The Human Fly #11—based on this real-life event!
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