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THE TEAM IGNITION SHOW

The Team Ignition Show is hosted by Selema Masekela, X Games mainstay and one of the defining voices in extreme sports culture. Across the series, Selema takes viewers 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.

Four athletes. Four of the most dangerous sports in America.

In this special compilation episode of the Team Ignition Show, Selema Masekela travels across the United States, from Los Angeles to San Diego, Texas to Florida, to train alongside four of the country's most fearless risk-takers and find out what makes them tick.

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ARTICLES

All About High Diving

Lifestyle

June 22, 2026

All About High Diving

Selema Masekela plunged straight into the world of cliff diving when he sat down with Morgane Herculano, an Ivy League graduate and 23-time national champion who traded a research career at Harvard for one of the most dangerous sports on earth. In this interview, Morgane breaks down what it feels like to hit the water […]

Leaping into the Blue with Professional High Diver, Morgane Herculano

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June 15, 2026

Leaping into the Blue with Professional High Diver, Morgane Herculano

It takes courage to stand on a platform sixty-five feet above the water, look straight down, and then jump. Most people with that view, and the dizzying drop below, would be smart and just step back. High divers like Morgane Herculano step forward and jump. The 26-year-old Swiss athlete is one of the young leaders […]

Mountain biker in yellow and blue gear launching off a rock drop through trees with mist in the background.

Lifestyle

June 12, 2026

A Deep Dive into Freeride Mountain Biking

Out in sunny San Diego, at Strait Acres, Selema Masekela caught up with pro mountain biker Kyle Strait – and started taking his first jumps on a bike on the way. Kyle took Selema under his wing and helped him build up his skills so he could start catching air. Under Kyle’s expert guidance, it […]

Collage of historic World Cup photos and trophy celebrations behind a stylized 2026 FIFA logo.

Lifestyle

June 11, 2026

Watching The World – Previewing The 2026 FIFA World Cup

The year’s biggest moment in soccer is almost here. From June 11th to July 19th, the FIFA World Cup unfolds across 16 cities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. For the first time ever, 48 nations will compete… which means more stories, more upsets, and more glory than any World Cup to date. It […]

WHAT COMES AFTER FEAR? JJ Yosh Pushes His Limits Even Further

Lifestyle

June 3, 2026

WHAT COMES AFTER FEAR? JJ Yosh Pushes His Limits Even Further

After the jump, I thought I could handle anything. At least that’s what I told myself. I had just jumped off a 400-foot cliff. I had stared one of the greatest fears of my life in the face, stepped straight into it, and somehow came out the other side. In my first blog, I wrote […]

Flying Down the Trail with Professional Freeride Mountain Biker, Kyle Strait

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June 1, 2026

Flying Down the Trail with Professional Freeride Mountain Biker, Kyle Strait

It’s not easy to stay in the freeride mountain biking game for years. The sport is just too punishing. Athletes have to launch off of cliff faces, drop dozens of feet and land hard, and deal with terrain that would be extreme even for a hiker on foot. Bikers often have careers cut short by […]

All About the Ups and Downs of Professional Bull Riding and Rodeo Sports

Lifestyle

May 25, 2026

All About the Ups and Downs of Professional Bull Riding and Rodeo Sports

When Selema Masekela traveled to Texas to meet Jorden Halvorsen, a four-time world champion bull rider, he learned just how much grit this sport truly requires. After putting Selema through a series of drills designed to build the balance, grip, and mental toughness bull riding demands, Jorden threw him straight into the deep end, getting […]

Entering the Arena with Professional Bull Rider, Jorden Halvorsen

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May 19, 2026

Entering the Arena with Professional Bull Rider, Jorden Halvorsen

Jorden Halvorsen is a four-time female bull riding world champion, and after you hear how she got her start, you’ll see her path to the arena was anything but straight. Originally from Youngsville, North Carolina, her first love was actually horseback riding. She took part in English show-jumping competitions and participated in hunter-jumper events, where […]

The Tap is Just the Icing on the Cake – Inside the Control-First Philosophy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Lifestyle

May 12, 2026

The Tap is Just the Icing on the Cake – Inside the Control-First Philosophy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

As Selema Masekela trained alongside Kron Gracie, the conversation quickly moved beyond technique and into the weight of carrying one of the most legendary names in combat sports. Kron reflected on growing up as the son of Rickson Gracie inside the family that created Brazilian jiu-jitsu, the internal tensions that fractured parts of the Gracie […]

Florida Frenzy: Antonelli’s Hat Trick and a Bit of Chaos at F1 Miami

Lifestyle

May 6, 2026

Florida Frenzy: Antonelli’s Hat Trick and a Bit of Chaos at F1 Miami

Formula 1’s dramatic return from a five-week hiatus delivered everything the sport had been missing — and more. Fans have been starved for Formula 1 action, so the anticipation was quite high when the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix finally rolled around. Global conflict forced the cancellation of the previous two events scheduled in […]

What Is Fear? I Followed Mine to The Edge – and It Changed Everything

Lifestyle

May 5, 2026

What Is Fear? I Followed Mine to The Edge – and It Changed Everything

Guest writer JJ Yosh shares his journey from hosting on Discovery and TLC to building a 3M-strong audience—alongside Simon, the adventure cat who helped redefine who the outdoors is for.

Born Into Legacy, Forged in Battle: Kron Gracie and the Art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

News

May 4, 2026

Born Into Legacy, Forged in Battle: Kron Gracie and the Art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Kron Gracie carries the weight of a dynasty on his shoulders and a brother’s memory in his heart. This is how one of Brazilian jiu-jitsu’s most famous sons became one of the art’s most compelling students. Growing Up Gracie Kron Stavik Gracie was born on July 11, 1988, in Rio de Janeiro, the youngest son […]