
The Fighter Pilot Podcast explores the fascinating world of air combat: the aircraft, the weapons systems, and most importantly—the people.
Episodes typically feature guests who help explain various military aviation-themed topics, such as how ejection seats work or what it's like to fly on and off nuclear-powered aircraft carriers.
If you love the roar of a high-speed flyby or are enamored by the... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 336 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | AviationLeisureGovernment | |||

What does it take to command the F-22 Raptor at the edge of the envelope — and then pull the power to idle in a vertical tailslide over 100,000 people? — and then reinvent yourself beyond the cockpit?
Josh “Cabo” Gunderson joins Cinco to unpack elit... more
As software has become the center of gravity for 5th generation fighters, simulation has become increasingly foundational to testing and fielding those aircraft.
On this episode, Doug “Rosie” Rosenstock, a U.S. Marine Corps Harrier-turned-test pilot... more
What does it take to go from strapping into fighters to leaving Earth's atmosphere?
This week, Jameel “Chocolate” Janjua — Virgin Galactic astronaut and former U.S. and Canadian fighter test pilot — breaks down the mindset behind elite aviation, how... more
What happens when artificial intelligence starts sharing cockpit responsibilities?
On this episode, US Air Force Lt Col Raven “Rost” LeClair—F-35 Lightning II test pilot, squadron commander, and autonomy specialist—breaks down how AI is actually bei... more
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Exceedingly well done! The podcasts (1-6) of the various perspectives on this tragic mishap provided a thoughtful, as nearly complete as possible, and appropriately respectful analysis of the lead-in, sortie, and aftermath.
Made me reflect on, and thankful for, the skill of the flight lead on my first Nellis AFB Red Flag sortie, Major “T-Seed” in the 48th FS, who ensured I did not get overwhelmed, followed the TRs to the letter, fixate on the unimportant and stayed focused on only the most im... more
Such insightful and exciting conversations. Love the new guy.
Heck yeah the Cinco handoff is a great plan thank you both
A military aviation podcast that 1) has an expert host who can actually speak clearly and in a relaxed tone, 2) he tells interesting tales, and 3) he has interesting guests. Yes - you can pick all three!
Personally, I love the tack we’ve been on, covering all aspects of modern military aviation, focusing especially on fighters, but I can see this podcast ‘growing’ ~ perhaps digging a bit more into aspects of the history of fighter aviation, much like the interviews already done so far with Wil... more
Schöner Podcast macht Spaß zu hören und danke für euren Dienst.
Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland! 🇩🇪 🇺🇸
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Listeners tune in for deep dives into modern military aviation, fighter aircraft, and the people who fly, test, and lead in high-stakes environments. Episodes frequently explore leadership, innovation in training and acquisition, risk management, and the human side of rapid-tech advances—often connecting cockpit lessons to business, mentorship, and resilient career transitions. A standout aspect is bridging elite aviation experience with broader applications, from spaceflight to AI-enabled cockpit systems, making it compelling for engineers, operators, and executives seeking thought-provoking, real-world insights about technology, teamwork, and leadership under pressure.
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Fighter Pilot Podcast launched 8 years ago and published 336 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 Fighter Pilot Podcast include:
1. Josh Gunderson
2. Douglas Rosenstock
3. Jameel Janjua
4. Raven LeClair
5. Ivy Spaulding
6. Tucker Hamilton
7. Cameron Hillier
8. John Sebastian
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