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Cockpit Casual: The Podcast

Steve Giordano and Robert Allen
Ferry Industry
Airplane Maintenance
Middle East
Jumbo Jet (boeing 747)
Middle East Conflict
Max Comer / Airplane Facts With Max
Heavy Maintenance / MRO
Aviation Industry
China
Aircraft Leasing
Pratt & Whitney Geared Turofan (GTF)
Fuel Price
Air Force One
Lord Of the Rings
Laguardia Accident
Artificial Intelligence In Aviation
Aviation Career Path

Cockpit Casual: The Podcast is a weekly debrief from ferry pilots Steve Giordano and Bob Allen — modern-day nomads who spend their lives repositioning heavy airliners around the world.

Each episode dives into aviation related news, ferry-flying war stories, special guests, and sharp, often irreverent discussions about a broad range of topics from aircraft systems to world travel. The conversation... more

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Latest Episodes

When an airline collapses overnight, somebody has to move the airplanes.

This week on Cockpit Casual, we finally tell the full story behind the unprecedented 8-day operation that began the moment Spirit Airlines ceased operations. What followed was ... more

This week on Cockpit Casual: The Podcast, we take a different route.

After a quick discussion on current aviation happenings, the conversation shifts toward something that has quietly become one of the defining elements of Cockpit Casual itself: the... more

Episode 9 kicks off with a really in-depth conversation on Spirit Airlines—what’s actually going wrong financially, why the ULCC model is struggling in 2026, and why a $500M government bailout probably isn’t the solution.

Then—finally—we’ve got som... more

Episode 8 opens on a sentimental note as we say goodbye to our Westwind — an airplane that’s been part of the Nomadic story for several years. The episode begins with an 8-minute farewell as the jet prepares to leave the hangar for a pre-buy inspecti... more

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Recent Guests

Max Comer
Airplane Facts with Max, social media educator on aviation maintenance
Airplane Facts with Max (Instagram/TikTok)
Episode: EP5 - Airplane Facts with Max Comer!
Scottie Bateman
Aviation author and media figure, RAF background, BA jumbo pilot
Author of Jumbo and Air Force One documentaries
Episode: EP4 - Ramblings from the Road, War Stories, & Scottie Bateman talks Jumbo Jets
Pat Lewis
Pilot and administrator at Nomadic, PIC on A320 and A330, former CFI, musician
Nomadic
Episode: EP3 - A Busy Week for the Nomads, Airport Lounges, and an On-Aircraft Interview with Pat Lewis

Hosts

Steve Giordano
Host of Cockpit Casual: The Podcast; debreif/host; Co-host across iterations
Bob Allen
Host of Cockpit Casual: The Podcast; debreif/host; Co-host across iterations

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 91 ratings
  • Best Aviation Podcast

    Nothing like this anywhere. Hands down best aviation content creators to ever walk the earth. Original, amazing, and just freaking cool. Thank you! Keep doing it gentlemen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HeliNomad
    United Statesa month ago
  • Divine

    Insightful and fun.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dauphinflyer
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • You’ve heard of the APG syndrome - Cockpit Casual Syndrome is real!

    Incredible. Why did it take so long to realise this is what we needed?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gerry477044
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Two of the best

    The insight that these two bring is fantastic! Go Birds!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DerekRoul
    Canada2 months ago
  • Great Start

    Really interesting stuff. As a former private pilot that has traveled the country coast to coast, top to bottom with many hours of boredom and moments of sheer terror. I get a kick out of there. travels

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fig121
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

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Strong blend of technical detail and entertaining banter; keeps you coming back
Vibe is authentic and approachable, with useful guest perspectives
High energy and engaging storytelling that resonates with AvGeeks and pros alike
Candid, insightful, and fun; the hosts feel like close friends
Informative with great aviation anecdotes and current takes

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#220
Canada/Business
Apple Podcasts
#237
United Kingdom/Business
Apple Podcasts
#174
Australia/Business
Apple Podcasts
#175
South Africa/Business
Apple Podcasts
#187
New Zealand/Business
Apple Podcasts
#234
Hong Kong/Business

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

EP6 - Lunch in Tashkent, Passover with Steve, and listener Q&A
Q: How did Steve and Bob first meet and start flying together?
They met through a mutual friend during a ferry trip; Bob invited Steve to join a two-airplane ferry to Romania, and the two bonded over the experience, leading to ongoing professional collaboration and friendship.
EP5 - Airplane Facts with Max Comer!
Q: Was it lifestyle that brought you from line maintenance to heavy maintenance?
I moved for better pay and opportunities, tried trains for a while, but I missed aviation and moved to Oklahoma for opportunities in heavy maintenance.
EP5 - Airplane Facts with Max Comer!
Q: What did young Max want to be when he grew up?
A history teacher initially, then I wanted to be a rock star, but I ended up fixing airplanes instead.
EP5 - Airplane Facts with Max Comer!
Q: So where did you grow up, like location? Where are you from?
I'm from Colorado, originally, Littleton, a suburb of Denver.
EP3 - A Busy Week for the Nomads, Airport Lounges, and an On-Aircraft Interview with Pat Lewis
Q: How did you decide to pursue aviation after a music-focused youth?
Pat describes discovering flying via a Discovery Flight, recognizing it felt right, and then pursuing training with a mix of self-funding and a bank loan, eventually progressing through Part 61 training to build the foundation for a ferry career.

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Two ferry pilots share real-world aviation life beyond the cockpit, mixing high-octane war stories with practical ferry operations, career guidance, and industry news. Episodes balance hard-won operational anecdotes with candid discussions about career paths, industry challenges, and the evolving aviation landscape, often featuring guests who bring maintenance, flying, or media expertise. The format combines humor, behind-the-scenes realism, and approachable analysis, making it accessible to casual AvGeeks and seasoned pros alike. Notable is the focus on nomadic flying, hands-on expertise, and a willingness to tackle topics from gear failures to AI tools reshaping the field, all delivered with a conversational, irreverent flair.

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