
Join hosts, Fig and Repete, as they bring in some great aviation raconteurs to relate the glamorous, hilarious, poignant, tragic, and incredible tales of aviation. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll laugh ’til you cry, but you’ll never be bored!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 199 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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The Beginning of My Crime Spree sounds like a joke—until Captain Mike “Masher” McGrath explains how survival inside the Hanoi Hilton sometimes meant quietly breaking the rules.
In this episode of So There I Was, Masher, a retired US Navy A-4 Skyhaw... more
So there I was… five miles from the runway at Stansted, flaps moving from 35 to 50 on an MD-11, when the airplane abruptly rolled to nearly 60 degrees of bank on short final. That’s not a metaphor. That actually happened.
In this episode of So Ther... more
In this episode of So There I Was, Fig and RePete are joined by Kemo and they sit down with two air traffic controllers to talk about what pilots never see — and rarely understand — on the other side of the mic. From go-arounds that mean “you’re not ... more
New Year’s Eve, no guest, and somehow the cockpit still turns into a full-blown sitcom. Fig & RePete kick off with a takeoff that goes sideways at V1 when “rotate” gets called… and apparently translated into “stare blankly into the void.” From there,... more
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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
This show is both a lot of fun and very informative. Rather if you’ve “been there and done that,” or really wanted to just wasn’t able for whatever reason, like me, you’re sure to really enjoy this podcast.
I came across this show because I was looking for aviation content while my son attends Liberty University. He hopes to become an aviator…. Anyway, these Marines are an awesome duo. Love their guests, their questions and the information gained. Thank you for helping tell these stories.
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Offering a rich tapestry of hilarious, poignant, and riveting tales from the world of aviation, this podcast features hosts who share their own experiences alongside incredible stories from their guests, who are often veterans and professionals in the aviation field. Topics frequently covered include military operations, flight training, and incredible acts of heroism, all delivered with a healthy dose of humor and camaraderie. Listeners can expect to hear about everything from dangerous flight incidents to heartfelt reflections on service members lost, making it both an entertaining and informative listen for aviation enthusiasts and curious minds alike.
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