In this episode of the Planet Paintball podcast, Hunter interviews Ben from FlyCan Media, who shares his journey from playing paintball recreationally to becoming a dedicated media producer in the sport. Ben discusses his experiences covering various paintball events, the importance of community, and the creative process behind his media production. He also touches on health challenges that led him to focus more on media, the excitement of new paintball facilities, and the life lessons he's learned through his experiences in the paintball community.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to FlyCan Media and Ben's Journey

02:56 Transitioning from Player to Media Creator

05:26 Covering Paintball Events and Community Engagement

08:03 The Art of Editing and Creative Process

10:24 Drone Photography and Challenges in Media

12:51 Quality Over Quantity in Media Production

15:31 Building Relationships with Teams and Players

17:58 The Evolution of the Semi-Pro Division

20:20 Balancing Work, Family, and Passion

22:56 The Impact of Paintball on Personal Growth

25:27 Community and Culture in Paintball

28:20 The Importance of Fun in Business

29:04 Celebrating Paintball Legends and Jerseys

32:18 The Vegas Paintball Scene

33:58 Documenting the New Paintball Facility

35:33 The Excitement of Glow Ball and Cinematic Shots

36:31 The Journey of Drone Flying

40:32 Traveling for Paintball and Media

42:27 Filming Practices and Team Dynamics

43:37 Looking Forward to Iconic Teams

47:13 Promoting Fliken Media and Future Projects

51:02 The Power of Positivity and Community Support

55:01 Introduction to Planet Paintball Podcast

55:31 Closing Thoughts and Future Engagements

Keywords

FlyCan Media, paintball, media production, community, events, editing, drone photography, health challenges, personal growth, new facilities,