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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. For Advertising Opportunities or more information visit: https://theafterburnpodcast.com/

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68:19

#74 Courtney "Voodoo" Vidt: Rescuing Thousands from...

The Afterburn Podcast ·

2023/07/31

Courtney "Voodoo" Vidt is a C-17 Instructor Pilot and Weapons officer. "Voodoo" and her crew were integral in the massive effort to evacuate U.S. personnel and our allies out of Afghanistan in August of 2021. We talked in-depth about her experiences during those missions. Join @AfterburnPodcast for a live chat about the missions and the evacuation out of Afghanistan. The date and venue is still in the works. To stay up-to-date and not miss out join our newsletter:

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61:56

#73 Tyler "Feed" Davies - F/A-18 Engine Failures,...

The Afterburn Podcast ·

2023/07/23

Tyler “Feed” Davies is a former F/A-18 fighter pilot and Blue Angel. He began his career in the Navy on the enlisted side of the house before commissioning and becoming a pilot. We talk boat stuff, airshows, crazy landings and much more. #fighterpilot #blueangel #f18superhornet Afterburn Podcast Sponsors Launch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDope Secure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburn E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3Aviation 🚨Afterburn

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108:35

#72 Vice Admiral Mark "MRT" Fox - Part II - Post MiG...

The Afterburn Podcast ·

2023/07/14

Vice Admiral Mark "MRT" Fox returns to the @AfterburnPodcast to discuss his Naval Aviation career following his MiG-21 shootdown during Desert Storm. Including his time a the White House’s Military Liaison and commanding the US Navy’s 5th Fleet. Afterburn Podcast Sponsors Launch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDope Secure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburn E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3Aviation 🚨Afterburn Podcast Links🚨

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45:01

Bro Chat 13.0

The Afterburn Podcast ·

2023/06/23

We're back for another round of Bro Chat. Fighter pilots solving the world’s problems even though no one asked us. Fighter Pilot Bro Chat is a series where we bring exciting guests 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 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

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16:44

Bro Chat Memorial Day Remembrance

The Afterburn Podcast ·

2023/05/28

Enjoy this weekend and the life that we have been afforded to live thanks to the sacrifice of brave men and women. In this episode we remember the men we served beside over the years. In the last 18 months the ⁠⁠Guns Garin Memorial Foundation⁠ ⁠has given away over $150,000 to veteran families in need and are on track to give away their 20th flight school scholarship. They are passionately committed to their mission to care uniquely for veterans and their families, and inspire the next generation of

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21:54

Kelsie Hancok - Honoring Capt Nick Losapio - TAP...

The Afterburn Podcast ·

2023/05/28

In this episode we sit down with Kelsie Hancock who's fiancé, Capt Nick Losapio, was killed in Marine Corps MV-22 mishap in June of 2022. Nick was a graduate of Norwich University and had served in the United States Marine Corps for over eight years. Nick was on his way to fly at HMX-1 which is responsible for airlifting the President of the United States. I met Kelsie at the Guns Garin Memorial Golf tournament (GGMF) and for fortunate to learn a little bit about her and Nick. Thanks to GGMF

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9:51

Kelly Garin - Who was Rick "Guns" Garin? TAP Memorial...

The Afterburn Podcast ·

2023/05/28

In this episode we sit down with Kelly Garin who shares more about who Rick "Guns" Garin was as a husband, father, and more. In the last 18 months the Guns Garin Memorial Foundation has given away over $150,000 to veteran families in need and are on track to give away their 20th flight school scholarship. They are passionately committed to their mission to care uniquely for veterans and their families, and inspire the next generation of pilots. Guns Garin Memorial Foundation:

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96:42

#71 Mike "Flash" McVay - Flying the A-10, F-16, and...

The Afterburn Podcast ·

2023/05/26

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. 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

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78:36

Bro Chat 12.0

The Afterburn Podcast ·

2023/05/15

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”

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93:38

#70 Ed Calderon - China's Influence in the U.S. Drug...

The Afterburn Podcast ·

2023/05/08

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

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72:40

#69 Col (Ret) William "BIF" Mott | Fighter Pilot|...

The Afterburn Podcast ·

2023/04/22

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

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46:21

#68 Phil Bozek | World Record Holder - Fastest Single...

The Afterburn Podcast ·

2023/04/08

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! 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

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60:32

TAP #67 Erick "Hom" O'Connor Canadian CF-18 Fighter...

The Afterburn Podcast ·

2023/03/22

“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 here: https://bit.ly/E3Aviation Protect 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

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75:58

TAP #66 USAF Thunderbird Commander Lt Col "Astro"...

The Afterburn Podcast ·

2023/03/19

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,

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63:12

TAP #65 "Baldy" & Michael Thompson

The Afterburn Podcast ·

2023/03/15

“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

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48:35

TAP #64 Vietnam Marine Corps Pilot Dave Lorenzo |...

The Afterburn Podcast ·

2023/03/12

Excited to announce E3 Aviation Association. We've brought an incredible team together to elevate your aviation journey. Join us here: https://bit.ly/E3Aviation 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

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81:27

#63 Joseph “Croc” Atherton | F-16 Fighter Pilot -...

The Afterburn Podcast ·

2023/02/19

Join us at Sun n Fun 2023. GGMF attendees get 60% off the ticket price! https://bit.ly/GGMF_SNF "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,

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98:22

Bro Chat 10.0

The Afterburn Podcast ·

2023/02/11

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 @TheAfterburnPodcast and @kodiakshackpodcast7691 About the Hosts: John "Rain" Waters – Former F-16 fighter pilot and host of the Afterburn Podcast

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67:33

TAP #62 General (Ret) Mike "Mobile" Holmes

The Afterburn Podcast ·

2023/02/07

General Mike “Mobile” Holmes was the Commander of Air Combat Command, leading a team of 159,000 military and civilian personnel at over 300 operating locations worldwide. He held a degree in electrical engineering and had extensive experience in various command and leadership positions throughout his career, including commanding fighter squadrons and wings and serving in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Gen. Holmes was a seasoned pilot with over 4,000 flight hours, including 530 combat hours

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86:17

Bro Chat 9.0

The Afterburn Podcast ·

2023/01/25

Join us 1/26 for Bro Chat 10.0 1830 est for a Live Stream of Bro Chat over on Youtube --> Click "Notify Me" so you don't me out. Bro Chat is 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

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