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The Pan Am Podcast

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Experience the legacy of the world’s most iconic airline, Pan American World Airways! This program brings Pan Am’s 64-year history to life through engaging storytelling and insightful interviews with a wide range of voices connected to Pan Am’s story. Historian Tom Betti created and hosted Seasons 1 through 5, a celebrated run of history and humanities storytelling that earned numerous Muse Creati... more

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In this final episode of Season Five, host and producer Tom Betti reflects on five years of preserving the stories of Pan Am, answers the question he has asked guests since the very first episode, and says farewell to the listeners ... more

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In this episode, we are joined by Admiral William O. Studeman, United States Navy, retired, and his wife Diane, former Pan Am stewardess and one of the most gracious ambassadors the airline ever had.

Their connection to Pan Am runs... more

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In this episode, we are joined by two women who gave the best years of their careers to Pan American World Airways, and who have remained close friends for more than four decades since the airline closed its doors.

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In this episode, host Tom Betti is joined by three special guests - Pan Am flight attendant Karen Walker Ryan and adoptees Carol Mason and Dr. Matt Steiner - to mark the 51st anniversary of Operation Babylift, the frantic evacuation... more

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Recent Guests

Becky Sprecher
Returning guest, Am history collaborator
SFO Museum / Pan Am historical community
Episode: Episode 66: A Farewell to Tom Betti
Wendy Knecht
Returning guest, Am historian
Pan Am Museum / Am historical community
Episode: Episode 66: A Farewell to Tom Betti
Ken Yazzie
Guest from SFO Museum, San Francisco
SFO Museum
Episode: Episode 66: A Farewell to Tom Betti
Phillip Keene
Board member and collector, Am history advocate
Am Museum / Pan Am Historical Foundation
Episode: Episode 66: A Farewell to Tom Betti
Jennifer Coutts Clay
Guest, aviation historian/author
Aviation history community
Episode: Episode 66: A Farewell to Tom Betti
Maddex Henry
Young enthusiast turned Am historian, works at Tulsa International Airport
Airport operations / Am history enthusiast
Episode: Episode 66: A Farewell to Tom Betti
Bill Studeman
Former American World Airways executive and Navy intelligence officer
American World Airways; United States Navy
Episode: Episode 65: A Ticket Counter in London with Bill and Diane Studeman
Diane Studeman
Former Am stewardess and Navy spouse
American World Airways; United States Navy
Episode: Episode 65: A Ticket Counter in London with Bill and Diane Studeman
Florette H. Vassall
Retired teacher, former model and actress, Am employee from 1967–1991
American World Airways (Am)
Episode: Episode 64: The Best Job We Ever Had with Florette Vassall and Diane Krumholtz Lyras

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Tom Betti
Host of The Pan Am Podcast; longtime steward of Pan Am history and museum collaborations; generates archival-forward storytelling.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 222 ratings
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    And Love. I remember reading a book called Coffee Tea or Me in the 70s 80s about American Air travel. Piqued my imagination X

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Some reviews note accessibility issues with very old guest content, but overall feedback is highly positive.
Guests and hosts are described as knowledgeable with a genuine passion for Pan Am history.
Listeners praise the show for its thorough archival work and human-centered storytelling.
The production quality and interviews are repeatedly highlighted as a strength.

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Episode 61: The Aviator and the Showman - Amelia Earhart and Pan Am with Laurie Gwen Shapiro
Q: Why did you decide to write a book about Amelia Earhart?
Laurie explains that her motivation was to uncover the truth behind Earhart's life beyond myth, highlighting Earhart's feminism, promotional role, and complex relationships, while examining how media and publishing intersected with aviation history.
Episode 63: Operation Babylift: Carried Home and the Bonds That Endure
Q: Why is Pan Am history important, especially for younger listeners?
Pan Am's history demonstrates how a private company can respond with humanity and scale to a humanitarian crisis, creating a lasting legacy of compassion that transcends business and industry boundaries.
Episode 63: Operation Babylift: Carried Home and the Bonds That Endure
Q: What would you say to your younger self on that plane about meeting the Babylift kids 30 years later?
I would insist that bonding happens instantly; the plane was a place of immediate connection, and those bonds become lifelong family ties that redefine your sense of purpose and belonging.
Episode 59: Tania Anderson, Flying for Pan Am, Film Extra, & Life Adventurer
Q: What have you not done?
There are a few places I'd like to visit where I haven't been, such as Tibet and Bali.
Episode 60: Cheryl Boone Isaacs – A Journey from Pan Am Stewardess to Hollywood Leadership
Q: Tell us a little bit about where you grew up, your parents, and how you eventually became a Pan Am stewardess?
Cheryl shares about her childhood in Springfield, Massachusetts, the challenges her family faced, and her journey to becoming a stewardess for Pan Am after applying and being accepted due to her passion for travel.

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A deep-dive history show that preserves and explores Pan American World Airways' legacy through archival anecdotes, first-hand guest memories, and expert storytelling. Episodes blend personal histories from former employees, aviation historians, authors, and cultural commentators, with a strong museum and archival angle that highlights how Pan Am's story intersects with global events, technology, and culture. Notable strengths include a hands-on approach to oral history, a museum-backed framework for memory, and a format that alternates between intimate personal recollections and broader historical context. The show often centers on human narratives—the people behind the airline and their communities—making it appealing to listeners who lov... more

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5. Jennifer Coutts Clay
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