So There I Was

So There I Was


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They Love You Until You Punt One Into the Stands Episode 128
October 10, 2024

Bart takes us through some gripping moments from his Marine Corps career, starting with his during a change of command in Iraq. He talks about using the advanced Targeting Pod, known as the Litening Pod. Bart shares stories of operating early versions of

I Didn’t Do It Episode 127
October 03, 2024

In this episode, we speak with Bart, a retired two-star general and Harrier pilot, as he shares his incredible journey from discovering his passion for aviation through ROTC to his experiences in the Gulf War, where he was shot down and taken prisoner. Ba

Beautiful… Just ƒµ¢√¡π§ Beautiful Episode 126
September 26, 2024

This week on So There I Was, we continue our conversation with retired Marine Colonel and aviator extraordinaire, Baron. He shares how his career progressed after his initial experiences in the Iranian desert, covering his involvement in the development o

I Hit Everything but the Tiger Episode 125
September 19, 2024

Baron joins us to tell of a harrowing story of survival during his first tour in Vietnam. After an engine exploded mid-flight, shrapnel tore through the aircraft, leaving the crew struggling to maintain altitude. With one engine failing and the other insu

Flying to Extremes Episode 124
September 12, 2024

Dominique Prinet, author and legendary bush pilot, recounts his harrowing experiences navigating the remote and unforgiving Canadian Arctic. Born in France just prior to World War II, Prinets passion for aviation began as a child watching aerial dogfight

A Stunned Mullet Episode 123
September 05, 2024

Were thrilled to have Beef join us to share his incredible journey. From his formative days at Annapolis, where his roommate Swede (featured in episode 115) introduced him to his sister, to his passion for motocross racing, and his impressive flying ca

Double Ugly Episode 122
August 29, 2024

This week features guest S.A.M., a Marine F-18 pilot with an impressive and unconventional career. 'Sam' shares stories from his time in the Marine Corps, including his journey from having a ground contract to aviator; the unexpected challenges of militar

I Could Teach a Monkey to Fly in 2 Months Episode 121
August 22, 2024

We're Baaack! So There I Wasthe podcast where the stories are real, and sometimes, the lessons come from unlikely sources. Like this weeks gem: ever been told that even a monkey could do your job? Our guest, LoJack, sure has. When he was scrambling to g

The Boss is HAM'N Episode 120
August 15, 2024

So There I Was - Its how ALL Great Aviation Tales Begin This is a replay of episode 28: The Boss is HAMN - Listen to Lawman and learn what its like to be a Blue Angel - from the camaraderie to the pranks they played on each other to the unbelievably c

Your Going to Have to Talk Me Out Episode 119
August 08, 2024

So There I Was - Its how ALL Great Aviation Tales Begin This is episode 119. This is a replay of episode 64 - Youre Going to Have to Talk Me Out. This tells the tale of how One-Eye extricated himself and 10 other wounded Marines from a scalding hot L