
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 | 236 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | AviationComedyComedy InterviewsLeisure | |||

F-100 pilot Ike flew 195 combat missions with an iron sight and nerves of steel. He takes us from night close air support to a 50-pound-fuel landing to the 1986 Libya raid.
Retired Marine Lt. Col. Tim "Monk" Miller nearly punched out mid-nap over Ramadi, then built the Strike Fighter League, where guns are where it's at.
Vietnam-era Huey pilot RoadRunner joins RePete and Kemo for combat missions, near-disasters, and the Rope Trick — a Thailand R&R story he never fully explains.
A Thousandth of an Inch of Trouble is all that stood between one airline crew and an on-time departure. Actually, it was a worn brake wear pin, measured down to the thousandth, that a mechanic waved off as “technically good to go.” This week’s episod... more
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I’m an author who writes political and military thrillers and modern fantasy, and this podcast helps me correctly characterize veterans and pilots in my work. The stories are great and provide snapshots of military life and combat that you can’t get anywhere else.
For a couple of knuckleheads they do a great job of getting some awesome and entertaining stories out of their guests. If you are a fan of aviation or just enjoy a good story, this is your podcast.
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!
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A high-energy aviation storytelling show that blends veteran perspective, humor, and expert interviewing. Episodes center on first-person tales from Harrier pilots, military aviators, and civilian flyers, often weaving in behind-the-scenes culture, training, and memorable missions. The format is conversational, with two veteran hosts guiding conversations with a rotating roster of seasoned aviators and storytellers, making complex aviation jargon accessible and the history of flight engaging for both enthusiasts and industry professionals. Notable strengths include deep dives into specific aircraft eras (notably the Harrier), a strong sense of camaraderie, and a steady stream of guest storytellers who bring action, humor, and authenticity t... more
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So There I Was launched 4 years ago and published 236 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. Jeff Manturnak
2. Stanley Stretch Curran
3. Tyler Hall (Chuck)
4. Chuck Howard
5. Chill Rob
6. Larry Hall
7. Eric Smith
8. Derek Holmes
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