The Afterburn Podcast
John "Rain" Waters
Strap in the cockpit as we dive into the stories of the men and women who defend the freedoms we love. From the cockpit of military jets to boots on the ground. The Afterburn Podcast dives into their stories, the planes, and the missions.
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May 26, 2023 • 1h 39min
#71 Mike "Flash" McVay - Flying the A-10, F-16, and F-35: Insights from USAF Weapons School Instructor
Mike "Flash" McVay is a United States Air Force Weapons School Graduate and Instructor. Flash's remarkable journey took him from flying the formidable A-10 Warthog to the mighty F-16 before ultimately becoming an accomplished F-35 fighter pilot.
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May 15, 2023 • 1h 20min
Bro Chat 12.0
Fighter pilots solving the world’s problems even though no
one asked us. Fighter Pilot Bro Chat is
a series where we bring interesting guest to talk about current issues,
problems, future conflicts, and what we would do if we were in charge but again
no one asked us so we will just leave it here. Bro Chat is a collaboration between the
Afterburn Podcast and the Kodiak Shack Podcast.
About the Hosts:
John “Rain” Waters – Former F-16 fighter pilot and host of
the Afterburn Podcast
Jeff “Vader” Brandon – Former F-16 fighter pilot and turned F-15C fighter pilot
Jeff “Bender” Page – F-35 fighter pilot, formerly F-16
fighter pilot
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May 8, 2023 • 1h 36min
#70 Ed Calderon - China's Influence in the U.S. Drug Trade
In this episode, John "Rain" Waters talks with Ed Calderon, a former police officer from Tijuana and an expert in non-permissive environments. The conversation delves into China's influence in Mexico and Mexican drug cartels and their role in fentanyl production. Calderon also shares firsthand experiences in law enforcement fighting drug cartels, as well as his personal journey immigrating to the United States and becoming a US citizen. This eye-opening conversation covers topics such as Mexican drug cartels, China, fentanyl production, law enforcement, and non-permissive environments, as well as drug trafficking and immigration. Ed shares thoughts about the dark side of drug wars, predictions for the future, and more. Find Ed Here:Website: https://www.edsmanifesto.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/manifestoradiopodcast/Ed’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manifesto-radio/id1624113860 *Check out E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3Aviation*Support the Channel Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast*Shop Merch https://bit.ly/ShopAfterburnPodcastLaunch Your Aviation Career with BogiDope :https://bit.ly/BogiDope 5% OFF with code "Afterburn" Protect your personal information and digital privacy https://aura.com/afterburn t - Get a 14-day FREE trial!Contact MeEmail: https://bit.ly/contactTAPWebsite: https://bit.ly/AfterburnWebsite------------Audio Links:*Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3dLradT*Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3SAeSUr*Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3xWf74o*Podcast Addict: https://bit.ly/3fooCT--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-afterburn-podcast/messageSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast8255/exclusive-contentSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Apr 22, 2023 • 1h 15min
#69 Col (Ret) William "BIF" Mott | Fighter Pilot| From F-15C Eagle to F-22 Raptor
Join the Afterburn Podcast as we delve into the accomplished career of Col (Ret) William "BIF" Mott, a seasoned fighter pilot who has served in the U.S. Air Force for decades. We'll discuss his early days defending the skies against Soviet threats in the F-15C Eagle, to his involvement in Operation Desert Storm and his time at the prestigious USAF Fighter Weapons School. Additionally, we'll explore his transition to flying the state-of-the-art F-22 Raptor, and the impressive capabilities of this advanced aircraft. Perfect for military history enthusiasts and aviation fans alike, this episode offers an insider's perspective on the life and experiences of a seasoned fighter pilot. Visit the sponsor of this episode https://aura.com/afterburn to see if your personal information has been leaked online - Get a 14-day FREE trial! *Support the Channel Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast*Shop Merch https://bit.ly/ShopAfterburnPodcastLaunch Your Aviation Career with BogiDope :https://bit.ly/BogiDope 5% OFF with code "Afterburn" *Join in at E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3Aviation-------------Contact MeEmail: https://bit.ly/contactTAPWebsite: https://bit.ly/AfterburnWebsite ------------Audio Links:*Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3dLradT*Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3SAeSUr*Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3xWf74o*Podcast Addict: https://bit.ly/3fooCTm--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-afterburn-podcast/messageSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast8255/exclusive-contentSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Apr 8, 2023 • 48min
#68 Phil Bozek | World Record Holder - Fastest Single Engine Plane Across the Atlantic
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In this episode of the Afterburn podcast, host John "Rain" Waters interviews Phil, a former three-letter agency employee
turned pilot, who shares his impressive background in aviation, language skills, and government work. Phil talks about setting a world speed record across the Atlantic in a TBM and the challenges he faced during the flight. The conversation covers various topics, including the importance of mentors, diverse skills, and thinking outside the box to solve complex problems. If you're interested in aviation, fighter pilot stories, or podcasts about unique
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Mar 22, 2023 • 1h 2min
TAP #67 Erick "Hom" O'Connor Canadian CF-18 Fighter Pilot
“Hom” is a CF-18 instructor pilot and former demo pilot. Additionally, “Hom” is the owner of an F-1
Rocket and big proponent for general aviation. We sat down at Oshkosh 2023 to
hear a little about his story. Thanks to @E3AviationAssociation for capturing this interview. Find out more about E3 Aviation
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Mar 19, 2023 • 1h 18min
TAP #66 USAF Thunderbird Commander Lt Col "Astro" Elliot and USN Blue Angel XO "Fizzle" Fay
Mike "Pako" Benitez from the Merge Newsletter & podcast joins forces with The Afterburn Podcast’s John “Rain” Waters to co-host an epic interview with the Commander of the Air Force Thunderbirds AND the Executive Officer of the Navy Blue Angels. We go behind the scenes with both teams to learn about leadership, flying, teamwork in a way you’ve never heard before.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mStezRxfZgoProtect your identity will one stop! VPN, Credit Monitoring, Dark Web Monitoring, and Anti-Virus - Get a 14-day FREE trial! https://aura.com/afterburn to see if your personal information has been leaked online!The Merge Links Links* Sign up for our amazing newsletter https://www.themerge.co* Website https://www.themerge.co* Patreon https://www.patreon.com/the_merge------*Join in at E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3Aviation*Support the Channel Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast*Shop Merch https://bit.ly/ShopAfterburnPodcastLaunch Your Aviation Career with BogiDope :https://bit.ly/BogiDope 5% OFF with code "Afterburn"#thunderbirds #blueangels #usaf #usn-------------Contact MeEmail: https://bit.ly/contactTAPWebsite: https://bit.ly/AfterburnWebsite------------Audio Links:*Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3dLradT*Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3SAeSUr*Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3xWf74o*Podcast Addict: https://bit.ly/3fooCTm--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-afterburn-podcast/messageSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast8255/exclusive-contentSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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Mar 15, 2023 • 1h 5min
TAP #65 "Baldy" & Michael Thompson
“Baldy” and Michael Thompson are brothers and board members of the Guns Garin Memorial Foundation. “Baldy” is an F-16 and Michael is a Pro Golfer playing on the PGA tour. They sit down to share a bit of their own personal stories and their involvement with GGMF.
This is the second segment of several you will see over the next few weeks about the Guns Garrin Memorial Foundation. TAP Ep 63 with "Croc" https://youtu.be/ZIZ9XRlcsdQ
GGMF’s mission is twofold. First, we are here to support local military families during times of hardship. Second, the foundation exists to help educate and encourage youth to explore a career in aviation. We accomplish both of these mission objectives by providing flight training scholarships, aviation education grants, and emergency monetary relief for military families in need.
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Mar 12, 2023 • 50min
TAP #64 Vietnam Marine Corps Pilot Dave Lorenzo | Ejecting & Surviving from an F-8 Fighter Jet
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Dave Lorenzo, a former United States Marine Corps fighter pilot, shares his incredible story in this episode. On January 9th, 1968, while conducting an attack mission, Lorenzo's F-8 was hit by enemy fire. Join us as we sit down with Lorenzo at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, where he shares his harrowing experience and the lessons he learned as a Marine Corps pilot. This episode is a must-listen for aviation enthusiasts, military history buffs, and anyone interested in the brave men and women who have served our country. Special thanks to the E3 Aviation team and the museum for allowing us to capture this amazing story of courage, sacrifice, and heroism.
E3 Aviation is the title sponsors Sun n Fun Aerospace Expo. Annual E3 Aviation members get access to the E3 VIP tent all week and monthly members get 50% off VIP access. Enjoy shade and air conditioning while watching the top airshow performers in the country including the United States Navy Blue Angels, the USAF F-35 Demo team and Heritage Flight, US Navy F-35C Demo Team, Michael Goulian, Kevin Coleman, The Class of 45, Rob Holland, Bill Stein, Aeroshell and many more.
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Feb 19, 2023 • 1h 23min
#63 Joseph “Croc” Atherton | F-16 Fighter Pilot - President Guns Garin Memorial Foundation
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"Croc" is a viper driver and the President of the Gun Garin Memorial Foundation (GGMF). He attended jet pilot training at Laughlin Air Force Base in 2010 and was a pilot training instructor in the T-6A from 2010-2015. He transitioned to the F-16 Viper in 2016, earning top graduate honors from the Basic Qualifications Course. He has multiple combat deployments in support of operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria. He also has a career in commercial aviation and is a First Officer at a major airline. He has been the president of the Board of Directors since its inception in 2021.
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Major Richard Charles “GUNS” Garin (Rick) was a loving, dedicated, and accomplished person who made the world a better place wherever he went. He was an incredible husband, father, brother, son, friend, and pilot. "Guns" was an F-16 Fighter Pilot/Weapons Officer at McEntire Air National Guard Base and passed away suddenly in July of 2020. Several of his friends and wife came together and founded GGMF. The Guns Garin Memorial Foundation has two missions. First, we are here to support local military families during times of hardship. Second, the foundation exists to help educate and encourage youth to explore a career in aviation. This organization was founded to honor his life and to inspire other young aspiring pilots to follow in his footsteps. The members of our board see the importance of preserving his memory through the efforts of the Foundation.
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