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Why I crashed my plane for YouTube

November 10, 2026 · 1 h 29 min

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This episode was sponsored by Cardiff

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Today's Dropping Bombs episode features Trevor Jacob, the Olympic snowboarder who went pro at 13, then jumped out of his own airplane on camera and watched it crash.

What came next was worse: a 15-mile crawl through poison oak, a lawyer's advice that turned one stunt into a federal case, and a setup drug test that landed him in solitary confinement. He also shares what he experienced in that cell and how it changed what he believes.

He had the money, the sponsors, and the fame, then one decision put him up against 80 years. Now he's rebuilding from zero and calls it one of the best things that ever happened to him. Press play and find out why.

🔗 Connect with Trevor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trevorjacob

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trevorjacob

✅ Additional Resources Mentioned

Outwitting the Devil by Napoleon Hill

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Brad Lea is a self-made entrepreneur who turned small-town grit into a multi-million-dollar empire. With over 25 years dominating sales and leadership, he's mentored thousands to outsmart, outwork, and out win their competition. His top-rated podcast, Dropping Bombs, brings raw, game-changing insights from the biggest names in business.

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