
So There I Was” is a weekly aviation podcast and YouTube show featuring true pilot stories from fighter pilots, airline captains, helicopter pilots, and other military and civilian aviators. “So – There I was.” It’s how ALL great aviation tales begin! Join hosts Fig and Repete as they bring in some great aviation raconteurs to relate the glamorous, hilarious, poignant, tragic, and incredible tales... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 217 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureComedyComedy InterviewsAviation | |||

Col Bill Wehrung - Horny sits with us to talk Naval Academy, Marine Aviation - including 235 combat missions in Vietnam, getting hit twice and an amazing career spanning 3 decades... starting before Safety Standards were a 'thing!'
Fig & RePete go over several aviation topics - including the F/A-18 Growler Mid Air collision in Mountain Home Idaho, last week.
Brain joins us to talk Flight School, Harriers, Drones and F-35s! Funny, touching... Don't miss this Great American!
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I love laughing along to this podcast. I have such fond memories of working on Harriers and spending time at Cherry Point as an aviation industry employee from the UK.
It also psychs me up for my PA28 flights at 2,000 ft round the British countryside 😜
Really cool hearing my dad as a guest on the podcast!
C-141 A & B loadmaster here. I so enjoy hearing the stories and the wisdom? Great Job guys. I so miss the Starlifter and relish the 20 years I spent in the tube of pain. Keep up the great work!
This show is addicting. The hosts are entertaining and easy to listen to. Crazy acts of heroism like that of the “One-Eyed Ugly Bastard” that sound like they could only be thought up in Hollywood for a movie starring Chuck Norris. Incredible stories from larger than life guests. My recommendations for anyone curious about this show are to try any episode with One Eye, Lawman, Kimo, Disco, Nasty or Bart. One listen and you’ll be hooked like I am. Sorry I can’t list everyone of note because all t... more
I never been to military but I am an aviation enthusiast and I love to hear these stories. Where else we would have to hear these first hand accounts? Thanks for your service and for sharing these stories with us. Cheers from Down Under
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A rock-solid aviation storytelling show that pairs veteran pilots with charismatic guests to share high-adventure, high-stakes, and often humorous aviation tales. Episodes repeatedly center on military flight experiences, aircraft quirks, leadership lessons, and the culture of aviation—from Harrier days to carrier operations and historical heroics. The format blends candid war stories with behind-the-scenes banter, making it entertaining for aviation enthusiasts while still delivering technical flavor, mentorship moments, and a strong sense of camaraderie. A standout angle is the long-running duo dynamic and the curated roster of famous aviators and veterans who bring decades of first-hand experience, making it a prime pick for listeners se... more
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So There I Was launched 4 years ago and published 217 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on So There I Was include:
1. Kemo Sabe
2. Al Cisneros
3. Derek Henderson
4. Royce Williams
5. BC Thomas
6. Da Benj
7. Mike "Masher" McGrath
8. Heater Heatley
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