The Afterburn Podcast

John "Rain" Waters
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Aug 7, 2022 • 1h 1min

TAP # 53 Mark "Juice" Whisler (Part II)

"Juice" joins me to discuss Air Force ROTC and some of the things he has experienced as a ROTC CommanderShop https://bit.ly/AfterburnMerchPatreon https://bit.ly/PatreonAfterburnLaunch your Aviation Career https://bit.ly/BogiDope_Rain "Afterburn" for 5% OffWingman Watch https://bit.ly/WingmanWatches "Rain10" for 10% offYouTube https://bit.ly/YouTube_AfterburnPodcastAfterburn 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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Jul 22, 2022 • 1h 35min

TAP #52 - Jeff "Vader" Brandon & Jeff "Bender" Page

"Vader" and "Bender" are career fighter pilots and branching out with the Kodiak Shack Podcast. They are looking to connect the frontline warfighter with those that innovate. "Vader" is a former F-16 Fighter Pilot now learning to fly the F-15C. "Bender" also left the world's greatest fighter and is now flying the F-35.--> https://www.kodiakshack.com/Shop https://bit.ly/AfterburnMerchPatreon https://bit.ly/PatreonAfterburnLaunch your Aviation Career https://bit.ly/BogiDope_Rain "Afterburn" for 5% OffWingman Watch https://bit.ly/WingmanWatches "Rain10" for 10% offYouTube https://bit.ly/YouTube_AfterburnPodcast🌎Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/afterburnIt’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee! 👍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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Jul 17, 2022 • 1h 6min

TAP #51 Mike "Pako" Benitez

How realistic is Top Gun Maverick? "Pako" takes us on a GBU-24 journey and breakdown of the mission in Top Gun. Spoiler alert, if you haven't the movie yet then you have failed."Pako" is breaks down key defense news weekly at https://www.themerge.co/ He is recently retired with 25 years in the USMC and USAF.Shop https://bit.ly/AfterburnMerchPatreon https://bit.ly/PatreonAfterburnLaunch your Aviation Career https://bit.ly/BogiDope_Rain "Afterburn" for 5% OffWingman Watch https://bit.ly/WingmanWatches "Rain10" for 10% offYouTube https://bit.ly/YouTube_AfterburnPodcastSupport 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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Jun 24, 2022 • 1h 28min

TAP #50 - Billie Flynn

Billie is the former Senior Experimental Test Pilot for the F-35. He has over 40 years in the fast jet business. He began his career in the Canadian Air Force as the first nugget to go through their CF-18 training. He served as an exchange pilot at the US Air Force Test pilot school where he worked on programs such as Auto Ground Collision Avoidance System (AGCAS) and thrust vectoring. He is an experiential test pilot and has done extensive flying in the F-18, F-16, Eurofighter, F-35 and many more. https://billieflynn.com/ Shop https://bit.ly/AfterburnMerch Patreon https://bit.ly/PatreonAfterburn Launch your Aviation Career https://bit.ly/BogiDope_Rain "Afterburn" for 5% Off Wingman Watch https://bit.ly/WingmanWatches "Rain10" for 10% off YouTube https://bit.ly/YouTube_AfterburnPodcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising 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 31, 2022 • 56min

TAP #49 Andrew McKenna

Andrew has found success in life but has had to overcome a few obstacles along the way. He is one of ten select civilian pilots selected to join the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation. We flew numerous airshows and flyovers during my time as a demo pilot. In this episode Andrew shares a bit about his background, his path to success, and a few flying stories.Shop https://bit.ly/AfterburnMerchPatreon https://bit.ly/PatreonAfterburnLaunch your Aviation Career https://bit.ly/BogiDope_Rain "Afterburn" for 5% OffWingman Watch https://bit.ly/WingmanWatches "Rain10" for 10% offYouTube https://bit.ly/YouTube_AfterburnPodcastSupport 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 26, 2022 • 1h 9min

TAP # 48 Joel "Thor" Neeb

"Thor" is a former Eagle drive who beat cancer. "Thor" is a cancer survior and has an incredible story to share. He pivoted from the aviation world Air Force and pursued a career in business. We don't spend much time talking about the glory days of flying the Eagle. Instead we spend most of the episode talking about his life post Air Force.Shop https://bit.ly/AfterburnMerchPatreon https://bit.ly/PatreonAfterburnLaunch your Aviation Career https://bit.ly/BogiDope_Rain "Afterburn" for 5% OffWingman Watch https://bit.ly/WingmanWatches "Rain10" for 10% offYouTube https://bit.ly/YouTube_AfterburnPodcastSupport 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, 2022 • 1h 5min

TAP: #47 Lt Col (Ret) Henry "Hank" Detering -

"Hank" commissioned into the Marine Corps in 1967. He flew over 250 combat missions over Vietnam. During his time in Vietnam he flew the A-4, A-6, and served as a Forward Air Controller. During his tour in Vietnam he was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star with a Combat "V," a Navy Commendation Medal with a Combat "V," and the Purple Heart.Shop https://bit.ly/AfterburnMerchPatreon https://bit.ly/PatreonAfterburnLaunch your Aviation Career https://bit.ly/BogiDope_Rain "Afterburn" for 5% OffWingman Watch https://bit.ly/WingmanWatches "Rain10" for 10% offYouTube https://bit.ly/YouTube_AfterburnPodcastSupport 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, 2022 • 23min

TAP: No Fly Zones - Mike "Pako" Benitez

"Pako" joins me to discuss No Fly Zones. Their history, what it takes to make a No Fly Zone, and the feasibility of implementing a No Fly Zone over Ukraine. Check out the https://www.themerge.co/ which "Pako" authors. Sign and receive weekly insight into defense related info. Afterburn 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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Feb 21, 2022 • 1h 6min

TAP #46 General Mark “Grace” Kelly

General Kelly is the Commander of Air Combat Command. As the Commander he leads over 150,000 military and civilians across 240 locations worldwide.  He is a career fighter pilot with over 6,000 hours in the F-15E, F/A-18, F-16, and F-35A. He has amassed over 800 combat hours supporting worldwide contingency operations.https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/108818/mark-d-kelly/Shop https://bit.ly/AfterburnMerchPatreon https://bit.ly/PatreonAfterburnLaunch your Aviation Career https://bit.ly/BogiDope_Rain "Afterburn" for 5% OffWingman Watch https://bit.ly/WingmanWatches "Rain10" for 10% offYouTube https://bit.ly/YouTube_AfterburnPodcastSupport 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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Feb 11, 2022 • 1h 11min

(Bonus) Super Bowl LVI - The Flyover

This weekend's Super Bowl flyover will be one of a kind. A P-51 will be flanked by an F-35, F-22, F-16, & A-10. Air Combat Command's (ACC) single-ship demo teams & USAF Heritage Flight Foundation will bring the sound of freedom to the SoFi Stadium for Super Bowl LVI.A camera will live stream the formation from the cockpit of the P-51. It can be viewed here: https://www.facebook.com/USairforceIn this episode I talk with Steve Hinton and Lt Col Chris "Nike" McAlear. Steve will be leading the formation in a P-51 (Wee Willy). Steve has a few notches on his belt. He is a Reno Air Race champion, flown in airshows across the globe, and can be seen flying in numerous movies."Nike" will be part of the team linking the NFL and CBS to the formation. He is a former Strike Eagle pilot (don't hold that against him) and currently flies as an aggressor in the T-38, predominately against the F-22. Additionally, he is the outgoing Chief of ACC Aerial Events. His team is responsible for all demo teams in ACC.The episode is sponsored by https://beyondbluelogbooks.com/. Let them fix your logbook mess. Save 10% before March 1st with the code "sendit"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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