The Afterburn Podcast

John "Rain" Waters
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May 24, 2024 • 1h 59min

#99 Bro Chat - Hawg Edition | Hosted by Mike "Flash" McVay

Mike "Flash" McVay hosts episode 99 of  @AfterburnPodcast  for a "Hawg" Bro Chat. "Flash" is joined by fellow A-10 pilots (although "Flash" has since abandoned them and moved onto the F-16 and now F-35). He is joined by Dan "Satan" Levy, Dan “Duffle” Lusardi, and Ridge “Kelso” Flick. They share their unique perspectives on the A-10 community, the culture, and the mindset of A-10 pilots. They discuss the importance of preserving the Hawg driver mentality and the need for experienced pilots to pass on their knowledge. They also touch on the changing landscape of warfare and the challenges faced by the next generation of pilots. 🎙️Afterburn Podcast Sponsors🎙️Launch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDope Secure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburnE3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3AviationAfterburn Podcast: https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) Prep with AFOQT Wingman https://afoqtwingman.com/Code: AFTERBURN for 10% off🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺Become a Patron, Support the Show, & Gain Exclusive Benefits: https://www.patreon.com/c/theafterburnpodcast🥷 Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trial  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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May 17, 2024 • 32min

#98 Jack "Farley" Stewart | F/A-18 Top Gun Graduate | Adversary Pilot | Author

Jack "Farely" Stewart returns to the podcast to share his experience as a US Navy Adversary Pilot and their roles and responsibilities. His second book, Outlaw, is now available. 🎙️Afterburn Podcast Sponsors🎙️AirCorps Aviation - If you're looking for an exciting career in the field of aviation, click here.Outaw: https://amzn.to/3yl3ZkL (Book 2)Unknown Rider: https://amzn.to/4dGAVnQ (Book 1)https://jackstewartbooks.com/www.theafterburnpodcast.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) Prep with AFOQT Wingman https://afoqtwingman.com/Code: AFTERBURN for 10% off🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺Become a Patron, Support the Show, & Gain Exclusive Benefits: https://www.patreon.com/c/theafterburnpodcast🥷 Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trial  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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May 6, 2024 • 1h 39min

#97 Greg "B.A." Anders | Fighter Pilot | Founder FireCorn Popcorn

Ep 97 with Greg "B.A" Anders. B.A." is a former fighter pilot who now wears many hats. He is the founder of https://firecornpopcorn.com/, which has skillfully brought the lifeblood of the fighter squadron, jalapeño popcorn, to your door."B.A" has over 4,500 flight hours to his name. After graduating from the US Air Force Academy in 1985, he served 15 years on active duty, followed by six years with the Idaho Air National Guard as part of the 190th Fighter Squadron in Boise. During the spring of 2003, Greg was deployed to Kuwait and Iraq for four months as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He participated in major combat operations, flying 27 sorties in the A-10, and conducted numerous additional combat sorties during the operation's build-up phase. Greg is mission-qualified and has served as an instructor pilot for the F-15E and the B-52. His piloting experience includes flying the F-16 B & D, F-15 B & D, F-18, T-38, AT-38, and T-37.He is the Vice President and Executive Director of the Heritage Flight Museum. https://heritageflight.org/. He is also a member of the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation.🎙️Afterburn Podcast Sponsors🎙️AirCorps Aviation - If you're looking for an exciting career in the field of aviation, click here.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) Prep with AFOQT Wingman https://afoqtwingman.com/Code: AFTERBURN for 10% off🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺Become a Patron, Support the Show, & Gain Exclusive Benefits: https://www.patreon.com/c/theafterburnpodcast🥷 Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trial  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Apr 29, 2024 • 1h 43min

#96 Rob "Z-Man" Zettel | America's TOP SECRET Cold War MiG Fighter Pilots

Rob 'Z-Man' Zettel, Cold War MiG fighter pilot, shares his experiences in America's Top Secret Soviet MiG Squadron, the 4477th Red Eagles. Topics include dogfights, secret missions, and preparation of American Fighter Pilots. The podcast explores the camaraderie among pilots, training against enemy aircraft, unsung heroes in covert operations, encounters with MiG pilots, and flight operations in the Air Force.
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Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 36min

#95 Micah "Peachez" Porter | Top Gun Graduate | F/A-18 Fighter Pilot to F-16 Air National Guard

"Peachez" is a former F/A-18 turned F-16 fighter pilot. "Peachez" shares his journey of overcoming several hurdles to becoming a fighter pilot in the Navy and eventually an F-16 pilot in the Air National Guard. "Peachez" is a Top Gun Graduate and former instructor at the US Navy's West Coast Weapons school.Guns Garin Memorial Foundation - Support Military Families in Times of Hardship - gunsgarin.com/rain🎙️Afterburn Podcast Sponsors🎙️AirCorps Aviation - If you're looking for an exciting career in the field of aviation, click here.Secure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburnLaunch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDope✈️ Join our free weekly newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geo-politics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) Prep with AFOQT Wingman https://afoqtwingman.com/Code: AFTERBURN for 10% off🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺Become a Patron, Support the Show, & Gain Exclusive Benefits: https://www.patreon.com/c/theafterburnpodcast🥷 Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trial  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Apr 15, 2024 • 57min

#94 Capt (Ret) Gene Moran | How Warfare is Changing | Houthi's and Red Sea | Hypersonic Weapons and Conflict in the Pacific

Renowned national security expert, Capt (Ret) Gene Moran, discusses evolving warfare dynamics, challenges in key regions like the Red Sea and Pacific, naval responses, hypersonic weapons, military readiness, defense modernization, and historical context of budgeting in this intriguing podcast conversation.
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Apr 8, 2024 • 33min

#93 Jake "Shuter" Scott | F-16 Air National Guard Fighter Pilot

"Shuter" is a career fighter pilot in the Air National Guard who has also successfully navigated the world of business. We sat down at the annual Guns Garin Memorial Golf Tournament to hear a little about his path and accomplishments. Guns Garin Memorial Foundation - Support Military Families in Times of Hardship - gunsgarin.com/rain🎙️Afterburn Podcast Sponsors🎙️AirCorps Aviation - If you're looking for an exciting career in the field of aviation, click here.Secure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburnLaunch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDope🚨Afterburn Podcast Links🚨Join our free weekly newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geo-politics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletterRain on IG - https://www.instagram.com/rainwaters27/?hl=enPodcast on IG - https://www.instagram.com/afterburnpodcast/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rainwaters27?lang=enFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/afterburnpodcastWebsite - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/Keywordsmilitary leadership, aviation, civilian life, fighter pilot, Air National Guard, relationships, stressful situations, Guns Garin Memorial Golf TournamentSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) Prep with AFOQT Wingman https://afoqtwingman.com/Code: AFTERBURN for 10% off🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺Become a Patron, Support the Show, & Gain Exclusive Benefits: https://www.patreon.com/c/theafterburnpodcast🥷 Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trial  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Apr 1, 2024 • 1h 9min

Bro Chat 16.0

Bro Chat 16.0 - From the Boeing debacle, flying fighters, emergencies, and more.🎙️Afterburn Podcast Sponsors🎙️AirCorps Aviation - If you're looking for an exciting career in the field of aviation, click here.Secure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburnLaunch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDope🚨Afterburn Podcast Links🚨Join our free weekly newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geo-politics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletterRain on IG - https://www.instagram.com/rainwaters27/?hl=enPodcast on IG - https://www.instagram.com/afterburnpodcast/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rainwaters27?lang=enFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/afterburnpodcastWebsite - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/Exchange pilots bring diverse experiences and perspectives to training programs.Cultural differences can be observed in smoking habits and gym facilities.The ACSC program is a challenging but rewarding experience for military officers.Boeing has faced recent challenges and controversies in the aviation industry. RVSM airspace requires specific capabilities for aircraft to operate at higher altitudes.Hypocapnia can cause symptoms similar to hypoxia and can be a challenge to deal with.The promotion process in the military can be lengthy and bureaucratic.The support system in the Air National Guard and Reserves can be inefficient and frustrating.The child tax credit can provide financial relief for families with children.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) Prep with AFOQT Wingman https://afoqtwingman.com/Code: AFTERBURN for 10% off🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺Become a Patron, Support the Show, & Gain Exclusive Benefits: https://www.patreon.com/c/theafterburnpodcast🥷 Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trial  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Mar 25, 2024 • 20min

Lowdown 24 Mar | F-117 Shoot Down | United Airlines Rough Month | Retiring F-22s | US Army Spy

Join our free Lowdown newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geo-politics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter🎙️Afterburn Podcast Sponsors🎙️Secure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburnLaunch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDope🚨Afterburn Podcast Links🚨Join our free weekly newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geo-politics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletterRain on IG - https://www.instagram.com/rainwaters27/?hl=enPodcast on IG - https://www.instagram.com/afterburnpodcast/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rainwaters27?lang=enFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/afterburnpodcastWebsite - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/In this episode, Rain discusses various aviation incidents, including the 25th anniversary of the F-117 Night Hawk incident, United Airlines mishaps, and downsizing in the Air Force. He also covers the indictment of John Travolta's pilots, the importance of checking TFRs during election season, and the F-35 engine review delay. Other topics include the recognition of an F-16 pilot, an Army intelligence NCO arrested for spying, and the YAP Airfield expansion. Rain also touches on the Hong Kong security law, Chinese warplanes near US air defense zones, a former British woman's bid for citizenship being denied, the Ghar Daur Port attack in Pakistan, and the continuation of the Gaza conflict.TakeawaysAviation incidents and mishaps can occur, even with established airlines like United Airlines.The Air Force is planning to downsize and retire certain aircraft to make room for new acquisitions.The F-35 engine review has been delayed, potentially causing further delays in the Block 4 modernization of the aircraft.Recognition and awards are given to pilots who demonstrate exceptional skills and avert potential disasters.International conflicts and security issues continue to impact various regions, such as Hong Kong, Pakistan, and Gaza.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) Prep with AFOQT Wingman https://afoqtwingman.com/Code: AFTERBURN for 10% off🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺Become a Patron, Support the Show, & Gain Exclusive Benefits: https://www.patreon.com/c/theafterburnpodcast🥷 Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trial  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Mar 12, 2024 • 1h 3min

#92 - Chinese Invasion of Taiwan - What would it look like? Col (Ret) Mark Cancian

Colonel Mark Cancian is a retired Marine with over 30 years of active and reserve service. He is a Senior Advisor for the Center for Strategic & International Studies. In this episode he discusses the results of a war game that simulated a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. The Ukraine conflict and the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Col Mark Cancian https://www.csis.org/people/mark-f-cancian War Game - https://www.csis.org/analysis/first-battle-next-war-wargaming-chinese-invasion-taiwan Coping with Surprise - Great Power Conflicts https://www.csis.org/analysis/coping-surprise-great-power-conflictsTradeoffs Between Israel - Taiwan - Ukraine :https://www.csis.org/analysis/can-united-states-equip-israel-while-simultaneously-equipping-ukraine-and-taiwan🎙️Afterburn Podcast Sponsors🎙️Secure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburnLaunch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDopeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) Prep with AFOQT Wingman https://afoqtwingman.com/Code: AFTERBURN for 10% off🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺Become a Patron, Support the Show, & Gain Exclusive Benefits: https://www.patreon.com/c/theafterburnpodcast🥷 Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trial  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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