So There I Was Podcast

Taco tells how new lieutenants are welcomed to the fleet in the Herc community. Please share the podcast with a friend who will enjoy a good aviation tale!

Hide joins to talk about flying the A-4 "Scooter" and other gripping tales!

SeaBass Joins us to talk about going from NavCad to Marine - Landing on the boat in "zero-zero" conditions and more!

LtCol W. R. Spicer USMC (ret) joins us to talk more about his books - Sea Stories of a US Marine and his career from Private to Commanding Officer of a USMC Harrier Attack Squadron!

US Navy EP-3 Pilot Briggs joins us to talk about how he became a Navy pilot and how it almost cost him his life shortly after becoming an Aircraft Commander!

Fister, VMAT-203's LAST Commanding Officer joins us to talk about flying the Harrier and teaching others to fly the most challenging fixed wing aircraft in the world!

Fister, VMAT-203's LAST Commanding Officer joins us to talk about flying the Harrier and teaching others to fly the most challenging fixed wing aircraft in the world!

Fister, VMAT-203's LAST Commanding Officer joins us to talk about flying the Harrier and teaching others to fly the most challenging fixed wing aircraft in the world!

Retired Navy Captain "Hound" almost got a free stay in the Hanoi Hilton - find out more here!

This interview with Doober, a former Marine CH-53 pilot, covers his experiences in aviation, including growing up around, fixing and flying H-34s with his dad and being dropped off at his high school baseball game in a helicopter. He also shares a story about a varsity move in flight school that both impressed and frightened his instructor, but made it clear he was an experienced helo pilot, not a novice! Doober discusses how he was inspired by Marine pilots’ stories and grew up inspired by them. He flew in the same squadron his father flew in combat in Vietnam and pays homage to his father's life of leadership and honor. Additionally, he talks about his experiences flying in HMX-1, the squadron that flies the president and vice president.

Juan Browne of Blancolirio joins us to talk about starting to fly at 15, Flying T-37s, C-130s, and Firefighting - as well as competing at the Reno Air Races!

The video stream started late - so I'm uploading the whole recording session here. Scott "Intake" Kartvedt joins us to talk about his amazing career flying in the Navy and talk about his book "Full Throttle - From the Blue Angels to Hollywood Stunt Pilot" and how he's using proceeds from that to help veterans through the Blue Angel Foundation...

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Lawman comes back for more fleet stories!

Marine Harrier pilot, Vapor, joins us to talk about flying the Harrier in combat and other nonsense!

This interview with Doober, a former Marine CH-53 pilot, covers his experiences in aviation, including growing up around, fixing and flying H-34s with his dad and being dropped off at his high school baseball game in a helicopter. He also shares a story about a varsity move in flight school that both impressed and frightened his instructor, but made it clear he was an experienced helo pilot, not a novice! Doober discusses how he was inspired by Marine pilots’ stories and grew up inspired by them. He flew in the same squadron his father flew in combat in Vietnam and pays homage to his father's life of leadership and honor. Additionally, he talks about his experiences flying in HMX-1, the squadron that flies the president and vice president.

Some shots from our first 40 episodes! Hear the greatest aviators tell the greatest stories!

Moose joins us to talk about his career - from NavCad to Col, USMC! Helicopters, Jets, Command, Vietnam... He saw it all.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening with a pilot who has flown everything from a T-28 in Vietnam to the fastest jet in the world, the SR-71 Blackbird. Brian Shul's stories of survival and triumph will keep you on the edge of your seat, and his breadth of experience will amaze you. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from a true aviation legend - you won't be disappointed!

Marine Pilot and Author, W. R. "Spice" Spicer joins the show to talk about his storied career - and you don't want to miss this one. He has written a 5-book series, "Sea Stories of a US Marine." Available on Audible and Amazon!

What's the BEST part about being a Blue Angel? And the Worst? Lawman tells us in Episode 28!

GT is the first helicopter pilot to join Fig & RePete on the show. He is the author of the book American Quest - Available on Amazon - which follows the life and career of a young high school student with an uncertain future who joins the Navy and makes a great name for himself!