So There I Was

So There I Was


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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

So There I Was: Best Stories Ever Part 2 Episode 87
December 28, 2023

This week we look back at the last 18 months and bring you some of the best of the stories and guests who have graciously spent time with us and shared their stories. We have Chaz, Moose, Bonnie, Father, Lawman, Yogi & Master, Vapor and Fister. Then the D

So There I Was: Best Stories Ever Part 1 Episode 86
December 21, 2023

This week we look back at the last 18 months and bring you some of the best of the stories and guests who have graciously spent time with us and shared their stories. We have Nasty, Capt Royce Williams, Gunny, Kemo, One-Eye, Taco, Sugar, Double-L, Air-Cav

The 5th Day the Ship Blew Up Episode 85
December 14, 2023

Capt. Dave Dollarhide USN (ret) Hide honored us by spending an evening with us talking about his amazing career as a Naval Aviator. Currently the editor of the A-4Ever Skyhawk Journal online at Skyhawk.org, Hide brings us along on his journey from NAvCa

Do We Need to Have a Talk? Episode 84
December 07, 2023

Get ready to soar with laughter in our chat with Sluggo, the ex-E-2C Hawkeye pilot with tales taller than a tail fin! Hear how a Naval Academy Midshipman's mom innocently developed a film roll, giving new meaning to “naval exposure.” Hear how he navigate

Don't Worry, It's Insured Episode 83
November 30, 2023

In the dance of skies, Chuckers tale unfolds,Through starts and stops, his dream he holds.Years, like clouds, drifted in his way,Yet he seized his wings, come what may.Rating earned, he soared anew,To rotary wings, his path he drew.From flight, a sto

Logbook Entry: Almost Died Today Episode 82
November 23, 2023

Welcome Chris, whose flight tales we admire,A West Point grad, in Air Cav attire.In skies, his passion did conspire,'Army Training, Sir!' his spirited fire.At flight school, where challenges soar,He pushed flying bounds, then pushed some more.In cold

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