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THE TEAM IGNITION SHOW - NEW SEASON, NEW HOST!

The Team Ignition Show returns with an all-new season, hosted by Selema Masekela, X Games mainstay and a defining voice in extreme sports culture. Selema brings you inside the minds of the world’s most exceptional risk-takers, exploring what drives them and revealing the peaks and pitfalls of life on the edge.

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Fay Manners discusses how she walked away from corporate life to chase some of the world’s most treacherous mountains, including a Himalayan ascent that went dangerously wrong at 20,000 feet.

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All About the Fearsome, Frosty World of Ice Climbing

Lifestyle

March 11, 2026

All About the Fearsome, Frosty World of Ice Climbing

With crampons strapped on and axes in hand, Selema Masekela stepped onto a towering wall of ice alongside renowned climber Fay Manners. A single encounter pushed Selema to his limits, both physically and mentally – making it all the more impressive that Fay has chosen to dedicate her life to scaling these vertical ice walls. […]

Reaching New Heights with Ice and Mixed Climbing Expert, Fay Manners

News

March 4, 2026

Reaching New Heights with Ice and Mixed Climbing Expert, Fay Manners

Some people look up at a sheer mountain cliffside and think about how nice it is to have a safe, cozy home. The thought of going there, let alone attempting to climb such a thing, does not occur to them. Not Fay Manners. The mountains call to her. And now it’s her job to answer. […]

X Games – The History and Origins of a Cultural Icon

Lifestyle

February 27, 2026

X Games – The History and Origins of a Cultural Icon

Selema Masekela, host of The Team Ignition Show, got his start hosting the X Games in 2003. What began as a high-energy experiment 30 years ago is now a global sports institution. Legends are made at the X Games, tricks are invented, and the boundaries of what is possible on a skateboard, bike, or snowboard […]

2026 Winter Olympics Results – How Team USA Performed in Milan-Cortina

Lifestyle

February 23, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics Results – How Team USA Performed in Milan-Cortina

As the crowd echoes fade, many memories from the 2026 Winter Olympics will linger. There were shocking upsets, impressive personal bests, and a medal race that saw Team USA post its most impressive gold medal count in decades. Coming in second to Norway, the United States earned 33 total medals, including 12 gold, 12 silver, […]

Answering the Call: Inside the Lives of Firefighters and Lifeguards

Lifestyle

February 18, 2026

Answering the Call: Inside the Lives of Firefighters and Lifeguards

When Selema Masekela connected with Australian lifeguard and firefighter Trent “Maxi” Maxwell—known to many from Bondi Rescue—the conversation quickly moved beyond the surface of sirens and surf. As they trained together and stepped into live fire scenarios, Maxi spoke candidly about the discipline, split-second decision-making, and emotional resilience required on the front lines. Their time […]

From Waves to Flames: Saving Lives with Bondi Rescue’s Trent “Maxi” Maxwell

News

February 9, 2026

From Waves to Flames: Saving Lives with Bondi Rescue’s Trent “Maxi” Maxwell

With a smile that always lit up Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach, Trent “Maxi” Maxwell always dove headfirst into danger whenever someone needed help. Now, he teaches others around Australia and the world how to save themselves and save others. The Early Years At a young age, Maxi was not dreaming of becoming a lifeguard. In […]

2026 Winter Olympics Preview – What’s at Stake for Team USA?

Lifestyle

February 5, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics Preview – What’s at Stake for Team USA?

The Summer Olympic Games feature disciplines built around fundamental human movements—running, jumping, and throwing—alongside team sports familiar to a broad global audience, such as basketball. The Winter Olympics, by contrast, center on highly specialized, technical events, including big air snowboarding and bobsledding at speeds approaching 80 miles per hour. These disciplines are less accessible to […]

Leaping Into the World of Parkour aka “Freerunning”

Lifestyle

February 2, 2026

Leaping Into the World of Parkour aka “Freerunning”

Have you ever seen a viral clip with someone jumping from rooftop to rooftop, vaulting over railings, or running up walls like a comic book character? If so, you’ve experienced parkour, also known as “freerunning.” It’s a smooth, yet creative way to move through any environment, from urban concrete jungles to natural settings around the […]

Transforming The City into a Playground with “The Parkour Twins”

News

January 26, 2026

Transforming The City into a Playground with “The Parkour Twins”

Long before they were leaping across rooftops, Brodie and Dylan Pawson were glued to obstacle courses on TV — watching elite athletes push speed, agility, and limits. That early obsession would eventually turn city streets into their arena. The identical twin brothers, born in 1994 in Queensland, Australia, would watch the famous Japanese game show […]

Off the Rails in the USA: A Recap of Nitro Circus 2025

News

January 23, 2026

Off the Rails in the USA: A Recap of Nitro Circus 2025

After an exhilarating Australian leg, the Nitro Circus “Off the Rails” Tour came to North America for its final events of 2025. And with heart-pounding jumps, high-flying flips, and a few world firsts, these shows have been nothing short of extraordinary. From the first jump to the final roar, Team Ignition was there as a […]

Inside the Gravity-Defying World of Aerobatic Flying

Lifestyle

January 16, 2026

Inside the Gravity-Defying World of Aerobatic Flying

When Selema Masekela stepped into the passenger seat of Emma McDonald’s aircraft, there was no easing in. Within moments, the ground fell away and the flight turned visceral—barrel rolls, snap turns, and an 8G maneuver that pushed the limits of the human body: What is Aerobatic Flying? On a normal airplane flight, even a little […]

Take to the Skies with Aerobatic Flying Master, Emma McDonald

News

January 9, 2026

Take to the Skies with Aerobatic Flying Master, Emma McDonald

Before she was even born, Emma McDonald was destined for flight. Virtually her entire family spends their days in the Australian skies, many of them working professionally as agricultural pilots. But for Emma, the sky awakened something more exciting in her spirit – a call to perform death-defying tricks and stunts in a sport known […]