So There I Was

So There I Was


Latest Episodes

I Saw the Ship's Propellers Episode 97
March 07, 2024

In episode 97 of "So There I Was," Mooch, a former F-14 Rio Extraordinaire, shared gripping aviation experiences from intercepting Iranian P3s to near collisions over Morocco. From Naval Academy training to missions aboard the USS Independence, Mooch's jo

Hoka Hey Episode 96
February 29, 2024

Dive into an electrifying episode of So There I Was, where hosts, Fig, RePete, and Sticks, engage in a riveting conversation with the "Great Tuntini." In this episode, Tuntini returns to share his experiences piloting helicopters and the evolution of them

You Could Hear the Schrapnel Hit the Airplane Episode 95
February 22, 2024

This is an incredible week as our guest Rosie recalls his experiences growing up on a Kansas farm during the Dust Bowl years in the 1930s and going from austere beginnings to enlisting in the Army Air Corps on his 18th birthday. Not wanting to be an i

Fins on Pigs Episode 94
February 15, 2024

In this riotous saga, a quartet of RePete, Fig, Sticks, and the impossibly chill pilot Ice (who's cooler than a yeti's icebox) - embark on a whirlwind of sky-high shenanigans. Ice, a maestro of the skies, has tamed both SH-60 helicopters and UH-1s in real

Explaining Space to Neil Armstrong Episode 93
February 08, 2024

In an engaging episode, Gallo shares more unforgettable tales from his time as a test pilot. He tells of his first time flying a two-seat T AV-8 marked by a canopy incident that almost ended disastrously. The conversation takes an unexpectedly humorous

Got Me a SAG Card Episode 92
February 01, 2024

Dive into an extraordinary tale of survival with Guvna as he shares his heart-stopping experience of cheating death by mere milliseconds. From an unassuming start on a routine flight, fate takes a dramatic turn, thrusting him into a pulse-pounding showdow

Treetop Level Across Gabon Episode 91
January 25, 2024

Fasten your seatbelts and prepare for a high-flying adventure with Kerry McCauley, the intrepid author of "Ferry Pilot" and "Dangerous Flights" as well as star of the Discovery Channel show by the same name; "Dangerous Flights." He's touching down on our

Blues Brothers Episode 90
January 18, 2024

Get ready for the finale of our chat with the one and only Gallo! This isn't just any interview - it's a rollercoaster ride through the epic tales of a man who practically became one with his Harrier jet. Picture this: a career so gripping, Gallo didn't h

He Cold-cocked Me! Episode 89
January 11, 2024

Gallo joins us to talk about his time at the Naval Aceademy, why he chose the Marines and only planned to stay in for 4 years, flight school with the Air Force, Flying Phantoms in Combat in Vietnam, his transition to Harriers, Test Pilot assignments and m

Smoke in the Tube Episode 88
January 04, 2024

Join us for an enthralling episode. We delve into the remarkable life story of Butch Rutt, a man of many talents and experiences. A high school dropout turned Navy P-3 Pilot, Rutt's journey is anything but ordinary. From his time as a bail bondsman to his