The Afterburn Podcast

John "Rain" Waters
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Jun 10, 2024 • 1h 29min

#101 Hal Sundt | Birth of the A-10 Warthog

In this episode of the Afterburn Podcast, John "Rain" Waters and Mike "Flash" McVay sit down with Hal Sundt, author of "Warplane: How the Military Reformers Birthed the A-10 Warthog." https://amzn.to/3VC9B3iJoin us as we dive into the story behind the A-10's development, its impact on modern warfare, and the key figures who championed its creation. Hal shares insights from his extensive research and interviews, revealing the challenges and triumphs that led to the birth of this iconic aircraft. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or a history buff, this episode offers a deep dive into the world of military aviation and the legacy of the A-10 Warthog.Warplane: How the Military Reformers Birthed the A-10 Warthog : https://amzn.to/3VC9B3i🎙️Afterburn Podcast Sponsors🎙️Launch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDope Secure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburnE3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3AviationJoin our free weekly newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geo-politics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter🚨Afterburn Podcast Links🚨Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletterContact - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/contactPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcastApple - https://apple.co/3dLradTSpotify - https://spoti.fi/3SAeSUrRain on IG - https://www.instagram.com/rainwaters27/?hl=enPodcast on IG - https://www.instagram.com/afterburnpodcast/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rainwaters27?lang=enFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/afterburnpodcastWebsite - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/#afterburnpodcast Help a Veteran - Guns Garin Memorial Foundation gunsgarin.com/rain Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺✈ Your Pilot Destination E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3AviationBecome a Patron, Support the Show, & Gain Exclusive Benefits: https://www.patreon.com/c/theafterburnpodcast🥷 Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trialFighter Pilot Book Recommendations: https://amzn.to/4nlA67m Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Jun 3, 2024 • 1h 49min

#100 Col (Ret) Scott "Soup" Campbell | 3x Distinguished Flying Cross | Operation Anaconda |

Episode 100 of  @AfterburnPodcast  with Colonel (Ret) Scott 'Soup' Campbell shares his experiences and insights from his time flying the A-10 during the early days of Afghanistan. Col. Campbell led the first and second A-10 missions into Afghanistan during OPERATION ANACONDA. He was awarded three Distinguished Flying Crosses (citations link below) as a result of those early combat missions. He is a former A-10 Weapons School graduate and instructor. Distinguished Flying Cross Citations: https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/post/col-scott-soup-campbell-distinguished-flying-cross-citationsHelp a Veteran - Guns Garin Memorial Foundation gunsgarin.com/rain 🎙️Afterburn Podcast Sponsors🎙️Launch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDope Secure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburnE3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3AviationJoin our free weekly newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geo-politics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺✈ Your Pilot Destination E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3AviationBecome a Patron, Support the Show, & Gain Exclusive Benefits: https://www.patreon.com/c/theafterburnpodcast🥷 Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trialFighter Pilot Book Recommendations: https://amzn.to/4nlA67m Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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May 24, 2024 • 1h 59min

#99 Bro Chat - Hawg Edition | Hosted by Mike "Flash" McVay

Mike "Flash" McVay hosts episode 99 of  @AfterburnPodcast  for a "Hawg" Bro Chat. "Flash" is joined by fellow A-10 pilots (although "Flash" has since abandoned them and moved onto the F-16 and now F-35). He is joined by Dan "Satan" Levy, Dan “Duffle” Lusardi, and Ridge “Kelso” Flick. They share their unique perspectives on the A-10 community, the culture, and the mindset of A-10 pilots. They discuss the importance of preserving the Hawg driver mentality and the need for experienced pilots to pass on their knowledge. They also touch on the changing landscape of warfare and the challenges faced by the next generation of pilots. 🎙️Afterburn Podcast Sponsors🎙️Launch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDope Secure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburnE3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3AviationAfterburn Podcast: https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺✈ Your Pilot Destination E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3AviationBecome a Patron, Support the Show, & Gain Exclusive Benefits: https://www.patreon.com/c/theafterburnpodcast🥷 Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trialFighter Pilot Book Recommendations: https://amzn.to/4nlA67m Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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May 17, 2024 • 32min

#98 Jack "Farley" Stewart | F/A-18 Top Gun Graduate | Adversary Pilot | Author

Jack "Farely" Stewart returns to the podcast to share his experience as a US Navy Adversary Pilot and their roles and responsibilities. His second book, Outlaw, is now available. 🎙️Afterburn Podcast Sponsors🎙️AirCorps Aviation - If you're looking for an exciting career in the field of aviation, click here.Outaw: https://amzn.to/3yl3ZkL (Book 2)Unknown Rider: https://amzn.to/4dGAVnQ (Book 1)https://jackstewartbooks.com/www.theafterburnpodcast.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺✈ Your Pilot Destination E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3AviationBecome a Patron, Support the Show, & Gain Exclusive Benefits: https://www.patreon.com/c/theafterburnpodcast🥷 Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trialFighter Pilot Book Recommendations: https://amzn.to/4nlA67m Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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May 6, 2024 • 1h 39min

#97 Greg "B.A." Anders | Fighter Pilot | Founder FireCorn Popcorn

Ep 97 with Greg "B.A" Anders. B.A." is a former fighter pilot who now wears many hats. He is the founder of https://firecornpopcorn.com/, which has skillfully brought the lifeblood of the fighter squadron, jalapeño popcorn, to your door."B.A" has over 4,500 flight hours to his name. After graduating from the US Air Force Academy in 1985, he served 15 years on active duty, followed by six years with the Idaho Air National Guard as part of the 190th Fighter Squadron in Boise. During the spring of 2003, Greg was deployed to Kuwait and Iraq for four months as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He participated in major combat operations, flying 27 sorties in the A-10, and conducted numerous additional combat sorties during the operation's build-up phase. Greg is mission-qualified and has served as an instructor pilot for the F-15E and the B-52. His piloting experience includes flying the F-16 B & D, F-15 B & D, F-18, T-38, AT-38, and T-37.He is the Vice President and Executive Director of the Heritage Flight Museum. https://heritageflight.org/. He is also a member of the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation.🎙️Afterburn Podcast Sponsors🎙️AirCorps Aviation - If you're looking for an exciting career in the field of aviation, click here.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺✈ Your Pilot Destination E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3AviationBecome a Patron, Support the Show, & Gain Exclusive Benefits: https://www.patreon.com/c/theafterburnpodcast🥷 Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trialFighter Pilot Book Recommendations: https://amzn.to/4nlA67m Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Apr 29, 2024 • 1h 43min

#96 Rob "Z-Man" Zettel | America's TOP SECRET Cold War MiG Fighter Pilots

Rob 'Z-Man' Zettel, Cold War MiG fighter pilot, shares his experiences in America's Top Secret Soviet MiG Squadron, the 4477th Red Eagles. Topics include dogfights, secret missions, and preparation of American Fighter Pilots. The podcast explores the camaraderie among pilots, training against enemy aircraft, unsung heroes in covert operations, encounters with MiG pilots, and flight operations in the Air Force.
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Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 36min

#95 Micah "Peachez" Porter | Top Gun Graduate | F/A-18 Fighter Pilot to F-16 Air National Guard

"Peachez" is a former F/A-18 turned F-16 fighter pilot. "Peachez" shares his journey of overcoming several hurdles to becoming a fighter pilot in the Navy and eventually an F-16 pilot in the Air National Guard. "Peachez" is a Top Gun Graduate and former instructor at the US Navy's West Coast Weapons school.Guns Garin Memorial Foundation - Support Military Families in Times of Hardship - gunsgarin.com/rain🎙️Afterburn Podcast Sponsors🎙️AirCorps Aviation - If you're looking for an exciting career in the field of aviation, click here.Secure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburnLaunch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDope✈️ Join our free weekly newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geo-politics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺✈ Your Pilot Destination E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3AviationBecome a Patron, Support the Show, & Gain Exclusive Benefits: https://www.patreon.com/c/theafterburnpodcast🥷 Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trialFighter Pilot Book Recommendations: https://amzn.to/4nlA67m Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Apr 15, 2024 • 57min

#94 Capt (Ret) Gene Moran | How Warfare is Changing | Houthi's and Red Sea | Hypersonic Weapons and Conflict in the Pacific

Renowned national security expert, Capt (Ret) Gene Moran, discusses evolving warfare dynamics, challenges in key regions like the Red Sea and Pacific, naval responses, hypersonic weapons, military readiness, defense modernization, and historical context of budgeting in this intriguing podcast conversation.
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Apr 8, 2024 • 33min

#93 Jake "Shuter" Scott | F-16 Air National Guard Fighter Pilot

"Shuter" is a career fighter pilot in the Air National Guard who has also successfully navigated the world of business. We sat down at the annual Guns Garin Memorial Golf Tournament to hear a little about his path and accomplishments. Guns Garin Memorial Foundation - Support Military Families in Times of Hardship - gunsgarin.com/rain🎙️Afterburn Podcast Sponsors🎙️AirCorps Aviation - If you're looking for an exciting career in the field of aviation, click here.Secure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburnLaunch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDope🚨Afterburn Podcast Links🚨Join our free weekly newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geo-politics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletterRain on IG - https://www.instagram.com/rainwaters27/?hl=enPodcast on IG - https://www.instagram.com/afterburnpodcast/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rainwaters27?lang=enFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/afterburnpodcastWebsite - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/Keywordsmilitary leadership, aviation, civilian life, fighter pilot, Air National Guard, relationships, stressful situations, Guns Garin Memorial Golf TournamentSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺✈ Your Pilot Destination E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3AviationBecome a Patron, Support the Show, & Gain Exclusive Benefits: https://www.patreon.com/c/theafterburnpodcast🥷 Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trialFighter Pilot Book Recommendations: https://amzn.to/4nlA67m Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Apr 1, 2024 • 1h 9min

Bro Chat 16.0

Bro Chat 16.0 - From the Boeing debacle, flying fighters, emergencies, and more.🎙️Afterburn Podcast Sponsors🎙️AirCorps Aviation - If you're looking for an exciting career in the field of aviation, click here.Secure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburnLaunch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDope🚨Afterburn Podcast Links🚨Join our free weekly newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geo-politics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletterRain on IG - https://www.instagram.com/rainwaters27/?hl=enPodcast on IG - https://www.instagram.com/afterburnpodcast/Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rainwaters27?lang=enFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/afterburnpodcastWebsite - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/Exchange pilots bring diverse experiences and perspectives to training programs.Cultural differences can be observed in smoking habits and gym facilities.The ACSC program is a challenging but rewarding experience for military officers.Boeing has faced recent challenges and controversies in the aviation industry. RVSM airspace requires specific capabilities for aircraft to operate at higher altitudes.Hypocapnia can cause symptoms similar to hypoxia and can be a challenge to deal with.The promotion process in the military can be lengthy and bureaucratic.The support system in the Air National Guard and Reserves can be inefficient and frustrating.The child tax credit can provide financial relief for families with children.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺✈ Your Pilot Destination E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3AviationBecome a Patron, Support the Show, & Gain Exclusive Benefits: https://www.patreon.com/c/theafterburnpodcast🥷 Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trialFighter Pilot Book Recommendations: https://amzn.to/4nlA67m Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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