Best Fighter Steel Podcasts (2024)

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Coasters 101: Wood vs Steel 29:38

5h ago29:38

29:38

Send us an email at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com Welcome to a new series appearing here on the podcast. Sam and Gabe would like to impart on to all of you their (mostly Gabe's) immense (honestly maybe miniscule) knowledge of roller coasters! This new series is aimed at newbies in the roller coaster world to teach you the basics of lingo and everyth…

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Special Panel Episode | See Her Be Her 1:06:02

5d ago1:06:02

1:06:02

In this special panel episode titled See Her Be Her, hosted by Marymount University and the Marymount Intelligence Club, Megan and Cadie sit down with butterflies Carmen Medina (Rebel at Work), Arlene Gaylord (Corazón), and Stephanie La Rue (Mija). They dive into the concept if you can see her, you can be her and how they were each other’s “her.” A…

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Debora Plunkett: Steel Scale 50:59

20d ago50:59

50:59

On this episode we are joined by the amazing Debora Plunkett, former Director of Information Assurance at the National Security Agency (NSA). Tune in to hear Debora discuss her illustrious career within the NSA, her time serving on the National Security Council, and what it was like working as CSI before CSI was cool. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…

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Linda Weissgold: Reality check 53:21

1M ago53:21

53:21

On this episode we are joined by Linda Weissgold, former Deputy Director of Analysis at CIA. Our most requested guest to date, tune in to hear her realistic and candid descriptions of her time in the Intelligence Community. From briefing George W. Bush to her time as an analyst covering the Middle East, there are so many moments you won't want to m…

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Uyen Dinh: Diamond Eye 50:01

2M ago50:01

50:01

On this episode we are joined by Uyen Dinh. Uyen is currently the VP for Government Relations and Strategy at Black Sky and served several years as a Hill Staffer in roles at the House Armed Services Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Uyen describes herself as energetic, fun, and positive; we have no doubt you'll ag…

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Kristi Scott: Red October 1:07:43

2M ago1:07:43

1:07:43

Welcome to the Season 6 premiere of the Iron Butterfly Podcast. Megan and Cadie sit down with Kristi Scott, a lawyer with over two decades of experience in the intelligence community and national security, specializing in privacy and civil liberties law. This episode is full of laughs, and conversations ranging from reality TV to the whether or not…

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Episode 21: Most Unique Lift Hills. 37:25

3M ago37:25

37:25

Send us an email at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com Sam and Gabe really dive deep for the coasters featured this week as we take a look at 2 of the most unique rides ever cover on the podcast. Sam brings yet another form her Hersheypark trip, Fahrenheit while Gabe brings a little known coaster form nowhere Indiana, Lost Coaster of Superstition Mountai…

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Season 6 Teaser 24:15

3M ago24:15

24:15

The Iron Butterfly Podcast is back and fiercer than ever! Join Megan and Cadie as they share exciting updates about the team, plans for 2024, and the new Iron Butterfly Studio. Season 6 will premiere on March 3, 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 20: Most Recent Credits 35:49

3M ago35:49

35:49

Send us an email at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com Last week Sam and Gabe dove into the history books for their first credits but this week we time travel to current day. In this episode Sam brings a dueling coaster from Hersheypark, Lightning Racer while Gabe brings a small coaster from a small park, Defiance. For coaster suggestion or questions for…

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Episode 19: First Credits 32:59

3M ago32:59

32:59

Send us an email at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com Join Sam and Gabe as they dive into their own history books to discuss their first credits. We see here how Sam's love of meticulously themed, movie in a roller coaster started with Space Mountain. And now Gabe's love a coaster that can give you a black eye makes sense with Pegasus. For episode sugge…

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Episode 18: Battle of the Launches 35:07

4M ago35:07

35:07

Send us an email at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com The launch coaster renaissance is here! With the popularity of launch coaster growing Sam and Gabe decided to choose some fighters to really illustrate the type of coasters. Although they have quite the age difference Maxx Force and Stormrunner are very similar rides. Join us this week to see which s…

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Special Episode: Question Everything??? 58:38

4M ago58:38

58:38

Send us an email at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com In the first special Episode for the podcast, we are testing Gabe's rollervoaster knowledge. No such thing as a stupid question and you can literally ask anything! Submit questions for future specials or Episode suggestions to coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com.…

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Episode 17: Battle of the RMCs 38:16

4M ago38:16

38:16

Send us an email at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com In this episode, for once Sam and Gabe have chosen 2 coasters that actually make sense. Gabe brings an early RMC, Iron rattler while Sam brings one of their newest creations, Wildcats Revenge. Join us this week to see which of these RMCs take the top spot.…

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Episode 16: Battle for Last Place 29:13

5M ago29:13

29:13

Send us an email at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com Last week was the battle of the champions, well this week is the battle for the worst of worst. Sam brings her worst coaster, Iron Wolf, a defunct coaster from Six Flags Great America while Gabe brings a group of coasters, the S and S free spins. Join us this week for the battle for last place.…

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Episode 15: The Battle of the Champions 34:27

5M ago34:27

34:27

Send us an email at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com We have finally made it! Join us this week as Sam and Gabe take their top fighters into the ring. That's right, we have finally made it to their number one coasters. Join us this week to see which best of the best coaster winds up on top!By Sam and Gabe

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Arlene Gaylord: Corazón 51:21

5M ago51:21

51:21

On our Season Finale we are joined by the extraordinary Arlene Gaylord. Arlene has spent 32+ years at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and is the Executive Assistant Director (EAD) of the Information and Technology Branch (ITB). She discusses a range of topics from creating effective and lasting change by using your seat at the table to si…

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Episode 14: Ejector vs Floater Part Whatever 33:41

5M ago33:41

33:41

Send us an email at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com The runners up of Sam and Gabe's top 15 list is here! Join us this week as they compare 2 coasters that specialize in air time but approach the concept from completely opposite directions. Sam brings the tide and true B and M hyper, Raging Bull while Gabe brings one of the best woodies out there, El …

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Episode 13: Height vs Terrain 33:05

5M ago33:05

33:05

Send us an email at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com We are finally breaking the top 3 coasters on Sam and Gabe's list! In third Sam brings the repeat offender, Lightning Rod and Gabe Brings the giant from Carowinds, Fury 325. Check out this weeks episode and Sam and Gabe start comparing the best of the best in their credit counts…

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Vinita Fordham: Ms. Marvel 36:35

5M ago36:35

36:35

Episode Summary: This week we are joined by Vinita Fordham, a technology leader working at the cutting edge. Vinita is Chief Innovation Officer for Bridge Core, LLC and previously served as an AI specialist leader at Deloitte focused on delivering and advocating for mission ready AI strategies and solutions. She also served as a senior executive in…

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Episode 12: Cedar Point Special 1:04:11

5M ago1:04:11

1:04:11

Send us an email at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com Welcome to the Coaster Wars first special episode. When Sam and Gabe made their top 15 coaster list, the little coaster that could, Maverik at Cedar Point placed in the same spot on both their lists. Coincidently, Maverik also ranked as the top coaster at Cedar Point. So join us this week as Maverik …

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Episode 11: Ejector vs Floater Part 2 33:07

6M ago33:07

33:07

Send us an email at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com 2 return coasters come to the ring to duke it out against each other. Gabe brings the little woody from Kings Island Mystic Timbers and Sam brings the giant from Six Flags Great America, Goliath.By Sam and Gabe

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Tasha Jones: Ghost Phoenix 41:43

6M ago41:43

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This episode we are joined by the amazing Tasha Jones, a U.S. Navy Veteran and Founder of Twenty39, a purpose built solutions and services partner leveraging over twenty five years’ experience in the U.S. government market space. Tasha discusses how she transitioned from government into the business world and is an ardent supporter and champion of …

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Episode 10: The Battle of the RMC's 33:41

6M ago33:41

33:41

Send us an email at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com Join us for the first battle to feature 2 fighters from the same gym. Sam brings the giant RMC hybrid from Cedar Point, Steel Vengeance and Gabe brings the first wooden launch coaster, Lightning Rod from Dollywood. Lets see how these two match up in this weeks episode of Coaster Wars.…

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Episode 9: The Zoomer vs the Boomer 35:39

6M ago35:39

35:39

Send us an email at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com Join Sam and Gabe for this weeks exciting match up. Sam brings the zoomer, a relatively young woodie, Mystic Timbers. Gabe brings the oldy but a goody, Magnum XL-200, the coaster that began the Coaster Wars, the name sake of our podcast.By Sam and Gabe

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Jen Sovada: Interstellar 33:26

6M ago33:26

33:26

On this episode we are joined by Colonel (Ret.) Jen Sovada. Jen is the President of SandboxAQ’s Global Public Sector and previously served in the Air Force dedicating 25 years to various positions in operational test, systems interoperability, and requirements definition. Listen in to hear her speak to the importance of building community and lifti…

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Episode 8: The Battle at Six Flags Great America 34:07

6M ago34:07

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Send us an email at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com This weeks two fighters are a pair of intensity machines from the same park. Sam brings Batman the ride, the original invert and Gabe brings one of the earliest RMC's Goliath. Join us to see these two coasters battle it out on this weeks episode of coaster wars.…

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Episode 7: Ejector vs Floater 34:15

7M ago34:15

34:15

Send us an email at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com Join Sam and Gabe this week as they bring two air time Machines. Sam brings Jersey Devil Coaster against Gabe's Raging Bull. Let's see how these two fighters stack up in this weeks episode.By Sam and Gabe

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Anjuma Goswami Karkera | Fierce Something-or-Another 53:38

7M ago53:38

53:38

On this episode we are joined by the fierce Anjuma Goswami Karkera. Anjuma is the CEO of a non-profit professional services organization and previously excelled in roles at the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) and the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). Tune in to hear her discuss how being bold and authentic paved the way for her journ…

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Episode 6: Speed vs Intensity Part 2 34:46

7M ago34:46

34:46

Send us an email at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com Sam brings to the fight a repeat offender, Millenium Force, facing the B and M invert from Florida, Montu. Lets see how these very different coasters match up in this weeks episode. Any suggestions for future episodes can be sent to coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com. Please put "coaster suggestion" in the…

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Episode 5: The Battle at Kings Island 30:46

7M ago30:46

30:46

Send us an email at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com Today we find two fighters from the same park. Gabe presents the fighter Diamond back, a B and M hyper from Kings Island and Sam presents The Beast. 2 extremely different coasters but very good coasters so lets see how they stack up!By Sam and Gabe

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Special Live Episode | Firefly, Mija, and Simple Patriot 54:24

7M ago54:24

54:24

In this special episode, hosted by Texas A&M University's The Bush School of Government & Public Service, Megan Jaffer and Cadie Hopkins conduct a live panel discussion with butterflies; Laura Thomas, Stephanie La Rue, and the Honorable Sue Gordon. The panel takes an independent look at women in the intelligence community and where they were on his…

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Episode 4: Speed VS Intensity 33:36

7M ago33:36

33:36

Send us an email at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com A fighter returns to the ring to take on a new challenger. Join Sam and Gabe this week as Hades 360 enters the fight once again to take on the giant at Cedar Point, Millennium Force.By Sam and Gabe

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Episode 3: Classic vs Special Effects 30:27

8M ago30:27

30:27

Send us an email at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com This week Gabe and Sam bring to the ring two very unique fighters. In this episode the special effects coaster, Revenge of the Mummy and an amazing historical credit, Loch Ness Monster go head to head.By Sam and Gabe

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Sarah Mineiro: Plasma Unicorn 36:13

8M ago36:13

36:13

On this episode, we are joined by Sarah Mineiro, a total bad-ass self-proclaimed space nerd and one of the funniest ladies we know. Sarah is the founder and CEO of Tanagra Enterprises, a defense, intelligence, space, science and technology consulting firm based in the DC area. Sarah has worked within the national security and defense sector for ove…

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Episode 2: David vs Goliath 32:22

8M ago32:22

32:22

Send us an email at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com Sam and Gabe discuss the small indoor launch coaster at King's Island known as Flight of Fear and pit it against the giant from Six Flags Great Adventure, Kingda KaBy Sam and Gabe

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Teresa Shea: Jinx Johnson 37:02

8M ago37:02

37:02

On our season 5 premiere, we are joined by the incredible Teresa Shea. Teresa has served more than 35 years in intelligence and defense within the public and private sector. She served as Executive Vice President of Technology and director of Cyber-Reboot at In-Q-Tel. She joined In-Q-Tel after a distinguished thirty-two-year career with the Nationa…

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Episode 1: Wooden vs Steel 40:51

9M ago40:51

40:51

Send us an email at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com Sam and Gabe compare the first in their top 15 coasters. Gabe's fighter is Hades 360 of Mt. Olympus and Sam's is Dueling Dragons of Universal. Join us to see how these two very different coasters compare.By Sam and Gabe

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Season 5 Teaser 8:13

8M ago8:13

8:13

The Iron Butterfly Podcast team is back to share exciting updates and what to expect in the upcoming season premiering September 12th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Iron Butterfly | Special Episode – Documentary Announcement 23:23

11M ago23:23

23:23

On this special episode, the Iron Butterfly team returns to announce our new project, the first feature film documentary about women in the intelligence community. The team discusses how we got here, why this project matters, and when the podcast will return from hiatus. Tune in for some exciting updates! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …

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Track Eight: About Her Transcendence Into a New Ethics 28:14

1+ y ago28:14

28:14

Spark Hunter concludes with a resounding transcendent moment. The Maker (Mark Rylance) watches in awe as his creation (Rebecca Ferguson) transcends to a new level of consciousness and ethical awareness. Is it a source of hope for all humanity? Also with John Douglas Thompson. For discussion of issues raised by Spark Hunter, listen to All Things Hav…

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Track Seven: About Evolutionary Programming and Her Epiphany 31:38

1+ y ago31:38

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Spark Hunter claws her way back from the brink of the abyss. The robot (Rebecca Ferguson) is on a journey that feels all too human. Has evolution left her with weaknesses and flaws that even she can’t overcome? She makes a dreaded discovery and the Maker’s (Mark Rylance) guilt cascades across the dinner table. For discussion of issues raised by Spa…

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Track Six: About Her Psychological Despair 25:33

1+ y ago25:33

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Spark Hunter in Colombia, where her innocence is tested. Twice. Music is the universal language, but is it enough to keep the robot (Rebecca Ferguson) from self-destructing? Her Maker (Mark Rylance), the genius roboticist, is desperate and running out of options. What happens when human and machine connect on a level once thought impossible? For di…

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Track Five: About Her Lost Love 27:22

1+ y ago27:22

27:22

In the abyss, Spark Hunter seeks the spark of humanity. The robot (Rebecca Ferguson) is growing. Her friendships have human depth. In the New York art world, complexity turns dangerous, for herself and those around her. What do love & despair mean for a machine? Also with Kathleen Turner & Richard E. Grant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m…

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Track Four: About the Sensitivity of a Thing 19:20

1+ y ago19:20

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Spark Hunter stays on a path toward a deeper consciousness. Surrounded by intelligence agents, the smartest AI in the world (Rebecca Ferguson) descends into a dark psychological hole. She-a thing-is overwhelmed by tastes and smells, yet she seeks her place in the world. The answers prove elusive while her Maker (Mark Rylance) parries a deadly threa…

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Track Three: About a Discovery That Goes Bad 23:04

1+ y ago23:04

23:04

Spark Hunter flies through the desert. Our hero (Rebecca Ferguson) shares her innermost joy & despair with her Maker (Mark Rylance) when a discovery goes bad. With poetry and music, the robot tests her welcome in Moorish Morocco, an ancient civilization full of secrets, one buried high in the Atlas Mountains. Also with Edward Hibbert & Mary Beard. …

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Track Two: About the First Move of a Thinking Machine 22:27

1+ y ago22:27

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Spark Hunter continues with a dinner between man and machine. This week the robot (Rebecca Ferguson) makes her first appearance over an elaborate dinner, telling a conflict-filled story set in southern France that probes her broken thinking, yet reveals that she could break out of her laboratory mold. Also with Linda Powell & Fisher Stevens. For di…

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Track One: About a Mortal Test 21:24

1+ y ago21:24

21:24

Introducing Spark Hunter starring Mark Rylance and Rebecca Ferguson. We begin this week when the robot’s Maker (Rylance) is enlisted by the cyber-warfare unit to fix his creation (Ferguson) who has gone rogue. Shadow (Charles Dance) gives him two hours to avoid his worst nightmare. Realm presents Spark Hunter, a Fighter Steel audio drama. Also with…

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Introducing Spark Hunter 2:13

1+ y ago2:13

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Spark Hunter premieres Fall 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Fighter Steel Productions | Realm

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Season Finale: The Iron Butterfly Podcast Team (Beating Falcon, Wise Wisteria, Fierce Fire, & Bulldog) 1:17:55

2y ago1:17:55

1:17:55

We close Season 4 with the Iron Butterfly team: Megan Jaffer, Cadie Naquin Hopkins, Amanda Young, and Liz Herndon. We reflect on the themes of the past 4 seasons, unique moments, funniest memories, and other behind-the-scenes insights. We also share a special message to our listeners about the future of the Iron Butterfly Podcast. We hope you enjoy…

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Nazaret Berhane: Khaleesi 38:40

2y ago38:40

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On this episode of the Iron Butterfly podcast, we are proud to welcome Nazaret Berhane to the show. Nazaret is a program manager on the IC Centers for Academic Excellence team within the IC Human Capital Office at ODNI. She brings years of experience from her time with FBI’s Foreign Language Program in addition to her service as the Directorate of …

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