Best Mike Salerno Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 65: Mr. Dexter Cox, Author of "Dancing With The Devil, Memoirs of a Pilot" 1:09:42

3M ago1:09:42

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Dexter Cox is the author of one of my favorite aviation books. Dancing with the Devil is a wild ride chronicling Dexter’s long career as a general aviation pilot. As a teenager entering the world of aviation, Dexter quickly realized the importance of learning from other people’s and his own mistakes. That mentality helped him to survive several clo…

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Episode 64: Captain Michael Rinehart 1:07:50

4M ago1:07:50

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Retired Alaska Airlines Captain Michael Rinehart is our guest on today's edition of Talking Flight. We have a great conversation about his childhood as an “Airline Brat,” including summers spent traveling with his dad, a Captain for Braniff International Airlines. Mike started college at UNLV on a golf scholarship but later transferred to Arizona S…

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Episode 63: Captain Joe Kohler 1:12:12

5M ago1:12:12

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Captain Joe Kohler is a former Naval Aviator who went to work for Northwest Airlines after leaving the U.S. Navy. Northwest Airlines later merged with Delta Airlines, where he finished his amazing flying career. We have a wide-ranging conversation with Joe where he tells us about Navy Aircraft Carrier Operations and his experiences as a commercial …

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Episode 62: US Army Chief Warrant Officer Ron Warren (retired) 1:00:05

6M ago1:00:05

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Welcome to Season 2 of Talking Flight. Our guest today is Chief Warrant Officer Ron Warren. He is a distinguished Army veteran with a career that has taken him from the Utah Army National Guard where he served as a Military Policeman, and later, he transferred to the Regular Army where he became a Dog Handler. Ron and his dog were later assigned to…

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Heart Disease Patient: Tamar Gevorkian 30:27

1y ago30:27

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Welcome to "A Big Heart," the podcast that shares inspiring stories of resilience, courage, and the power of the human spirit. In each episode, we dive deep into the lives of individuals who have faced incredible challenges and emerged stronger than ever. Join us as we explore the transformative journey of Tamar Gevorkian, a true embodiment of cour…

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Heart Transplant Recipient & Cardiologist: Dr. Colby Salerno 38:36

1y ago38:36

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Colby Salerno, an extraordinary individual who has not only overcome personal health challenges but is also on the path to becoming a renowned cardiologist. Dr. Colby Salerno's journey began in middle school when he was diagnosed with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, a rare heart condition that threatened to restri…

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Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor Julieta Valdes & her sister Patty Valdes 38:21

1+ y ago38:21

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In the compelling podcast series "A Big Heart," join us as we dive into the extraordinary story of Julieta Valdes and her sister Patty Valdes. In one fateful moment, Julieta's life changed forever when she suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while working out alongside Patty on that unforgettable day, May 3, 2020. In this episode, we sit down with Jul…

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Episode 61: Alaska Airlines Captain Gary Ellington 56:30

1+ y ago56:30

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Captain Gary "Duke" Ellington is a veteran Captain for Alaska Airlines. Gary went from being a high school football player to a pilot for the US Navy. After the Navy, Gary was hired by Alaska Airlines and has been there for over 20 years. Duke describes how he overcame some of his college and Naval Flight Training struggles. Captain Ellington is th…

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Test 5:39

1+ y ago5:39

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The Merseyside Derby is Here! Can Liverpool Make a Comeback? 54:35

1+ y ago54:35

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Welcome to Squeaky Bum Time, the podcast for all things Premier League! Host Laurent Courtines is your guide to all the action from Match Round 23, including a deep dive into the ongoing Super League 2.0 battle. In this episode, Laurent takes a closer look at the following games: Leeds vs Man Utd and life after Jesse Marsch Chelsea vs West Ham Arse…

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Episode 60. Mr. Paul Salerno, CEO of OmniSMS 57:51

2y ago57:51

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Paul Salerno and his brother Bruce started SalAir, a cargo airline in 1980 that served the salmon industry in Alaska. The company grew into to regional cargo airline that provided feeder air service to the major cargo airlines during the 1980s and 1990s. They began by building a fleet of the iconic DC-3 aircraft and later added several Convair 440s…

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Episode 59: Frontier Airlines Captain Michael Pittman 1:17:32

2y ago1:17:32

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Michael Pittman is a Captain for Frontier Airlines. He is presently serving the company as a Line Check Airman and he lives in Mesa, Arizona. Captain Pittman graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Aviation Management, where he also obtained all of his flight ratings as part of his college education. Michael's first job as a high s…

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Episode 58: Captain Mike Baumgartner 1:09:09

2+ y ago1:09:09

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We sit down with my long-time friend, Captain Mike Baumgartner. We met as classmates while attending Alaska Airlines 737-200 initial training in 1984. Captain Baumgartner's dream of becoming a pilot began when he was a young child traveling from Seattle to Switzerland to visit his grandparents. Mike used hard work to achieve his dream of becoming a…

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Episode 57: Mr. Ross Belfiore, Aviation Maintenance Instructor 36:52

2+ y ago36:52

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Ross Belfiore is a 20-year veteran Aircraft Maintenance Technician at Alaska Airlines. He tells us what it takes to earn the proper FAA credentials to enter the Aircraft Maintenance Field and how he was able to achieve early seniority at Alaska Airlines. Whenever I had a maintenance problem in San Francisco, Ross was often the Technician who respon…

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Episode 55: Flight to Russia 1:02:38

2+ y ago1:02:38

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Captain Mike Swanigan tells us the story of the most memorable trip of his career. In June of 1991, Alaska Airlines started service from Anchorage, Alaska to the former USSR (Russia) flying a specially-equipped Boeing 727-200. Mike was selected to be on the crew of the inaugural flight, and he learned that flying in the former Soviet Union (Russia)…

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Episode 55: Alaska Airlines First Officer Chazmin Peters 58:27

2+ y ago58:27

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Chazmin "Chaz" Peters joins us on the podcast to tell about her transformation from a very shy little girl in elementary school to her present status as an experienced Airline Pilot. We recorded this interview just a couple of days before Chaz gave birth to her first child, a beautiful baby girl.By Mike Swanigan

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Tori Geiger 23:08

2+ y ago23:08

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In this episode we sit down with Tori Geiger. Tori is a heart disease patient, former athlete, entrepreneur, and the author of From Vulnerable to Victorious: Turning Your Chronic Illness Into Your Victory Story. Click here to learn more about all of the awesome work Tori is doing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…

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Episode 54: Captain David Glick 53:29

2+ y ago53:29

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Captain David Glick is one of the most respected Pilots at Alaska Airlines. David tells us about the mindset it took for him to earn an Engineering Degree and graduate from USAF Pilot Training (UPT) near the top of his class. Our listeners will enjoy the positivity that Captain Glick brings to work every day as he flies to the many destinations ser…

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Too Many Young People Are Dying From Sudden Cardiac Arrest 16:17

3y ago16:17

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I am frustrated. We are losing too many young people to sudden cardiac arrest. In the last 4 days, I have ready stories about 4 kids under the age of 18 who have died. We need to do better. We need to do more to prevent this from happening. CPR and AEDs are not enough. Young people should be getting electrocardiograms to test their hearts. 23,000 y…

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Rob Gentile - Heart Attack Survivor, Heart Transplant Survivor & Author 59:17

3y ago59:17

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In this episode, we sit down with Rob Gentile and hear his amazing story. Rob is a heart attack survivor and a heart transplant survivor. He is also the author of "Quarks of Light," a book about his near death experience and what he saw that opened his heart. To learn more about Rob and purchase his book, visit https://robagentile.com/. --- Send in…

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Tess Kossow - Cardiac Arrest Survivor, Author, & Advocate 49:27

3y ago49:27

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In this episode we hear the inspiring life story of Tess Kossow. Tess suffered sudden cardiac arrest on October 10, 2020 and was very lucky to survive. She also is the author of the I'm Very Ferris series, a children's book that opens the conversation of IVF to children. She has more books coming out soon, is launching a podcast, and is an advocate…

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Episode 53: Horizon Seattle Base Chief Pilot Captain Kisa Wiley 42:11

3y ago42:11

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Captain Kisa Wiley is the Chief Pilot at the Seattle Base of Horizon Air. Horizon Air is a subsidiary of the Alaska Air Group, and the airline coordinates its schedules and traffic feed with Alaska Airlines. Captain Wiley is a third-generation pilot. Her Dad, retired Captain Jim Wiley, had a long career with Alaska Airlines. Her Grandfather, the La…

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Book Release: A Big Heart 15:48

3y ago15:48

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In this episode we announce the exciting news that my memoir, A Big Heart is currently available for pre-order. Visit www.abigheartbook.com to place your order! Here is the book description: As a teen, Mike Papale had one dream: to play college basketball. He was laser-focused—training like an Olympic hopeful to make his dream reality. Out of nowhe…

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My Surgery Last Week 21:01

3y ago21:01

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I had surgery last Thursday, August 12, to replace the generator in my Boston Scientific ICD. In this episode, we talk about my experience with surgery from leading up to the day, the actual surgery, and recovery. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mike-papale/message…

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Episode 52: Pilot Hiring Boards 1:06:29

3y ago1:06:29

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Getting hired by a Major or Regional Airline is often a difficult and drawn-out process. The most intimidating part is facing a Pilot Hiring Board (Sometimes called a Captains Board). Mike Swanigan asked Captains Mike Dibello, George Boslinski, and Michael Hendrix to join this episode to discuss the pilot hiring process. If you are aspiring to be a…

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My Personal Exercise Journey 20:20

3y ago20:20

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In this episode, we discuss my personal exercise journey after my sudden cardiac arrest at the age of 17. Exercise is an important conversation for heart disease patients and everyone is different. You might not have the same exercise journey as me, but I hope you can learn from some of the things I have experienced and allow them to have a positiv…

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Advocating For Your Health 18:43

3y ago18:43

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In this episode, we talk about the importance of advocating for your own health. This is an important topic for everyone, not just heart disease patients. It is important to take control of your health and your life. Your doctor should be your teammate and you should be working together so you can live a long and normal life! --- Send in a voice me…

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Episode 51: Alaska Airlines Captain Millison "Mill" Fambles 1:00:56

3y ago1:00:56

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Alaska Airlines Captain Millison Fambles joins us on this episode of Talking Flight. Millison is from Longview, Texas and he was awarded a college scholarship from the Lady Bird Johnson Foundation. Lady Bird was the wife of President Lyndon Johnson, and she served as First Lady of the United States from 1963 unit January of 1969. When her Foundatio…

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Manchester City lose the Champions League. Heartbreak, sadness and redemption. 46:44

3+ y ago46:44

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In this episode, of the Squeaky Bum Tim podcast, Mike gives us the intro to through it to the sadness and feelings of Laurent on the day his beloved Manchester City bottle the final. We question Pep. Why make radical changes in the biggest game of the year? How do you get off the deck? Is this part of the building process of Champions? We laud our …

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Chelsea gave me Hemorrhoids: Manchester City v Chelsea Champions League Final Preview 48:24

3+ y ago48:24

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In this episode of the Squeaky Bum Time Podcast, Laurent has hemorrhoids, both literally and metaphorically ahead of this weekend's Champions League Final between his beloved Manchester City and Chelsea. He spends most of the show avoiding how nervous he is by letting Mike get all hot and bothered by a potential return of Mauricio Pochettino to Tot…

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Episode #71 - Final Review of the Premier League Season, Squeaky Bum Time Season 1 Bad Takes! 36:49

3+ y ago36:49

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In Episode #71 of the Squeaky Bum Time Podcast, Mike and Laurent recount some of dumbest things that have happened over the past 70 episodes like:That time Laurent said both Pep Guardiola and Ole Gunnar Solsjaer should be sacked, and then they finished first and second in the Premier LeagueWhen Mike had finally given in to Jose's cult and thought T…

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Episode #70 - 2020-21 Premier League Superlatives! Player of the Year: Harry Kane or Ruben Dias? 45:49

3+ y ago45:49

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In Episode #70 of the Squeaky Bum Time Podcast, Mike and Laurent argue over who the Premier League Player of the Year should be, break down their Team of the Season selections, and come up with a bunch of other fun superlatives to give out as we prepare to bid farewell to the 2020-21 Premier League season.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcas…

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Episode #69 - Kane To Leave Tottenham? Chelsea's Trophy Choke, Liverpool's Miraculous Goalie Goal! 18:22

3+ y ago18:22

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In Episode #69 of the Squeaky Bum Time Podcast, Mike compares the annual tradition of the English media trying to take Harry Kane away from Tottenham to the recent Star Wars films: lazy and repetitive! Also:Chelsea fall in the FA Cup Final to Leicester City, and all of a sudden their season is in danger of falling apart real fast...Liverpool may we…

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Episode #68 - Checking In Around Europe, And the Women's Champions League! 48:32

3+ y ago48:32

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In Episode #68 of the Squeaky Bum Time Podcast, Laurent waxes poetic about Manchester City picking up their second trophy of the season, as Manchester United's loss on Tuesday handed the Cityzens the Premier League crown.We also discuss:The race for the top four is a three-horse race for two spots: Can Liverpool catch either Chelsea or Leicester Ci…

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Episode #67 - Football Makes You Feel: Man City Are Champions League Finalists 42:00

3+ y ago42:00

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In Episode #67 of the Squeaky Bum Time Podcast, Mike lets Laurent run about the pure numbing bliss of seeing his team make it to the Champions League Final. We've got an all-English Final for the second time in three years, as Man City and Chelsea will do battle for the European crown. Also:Manchester City could win the Premier League this Saturday…

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Bob Smith - Aortic Stenosis & Open Heart Surgery 42:49

3+ y ago42:49

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In this episode, we learn the lifelong heart journey of Bob Smith. Bob was born with severe Aortic Stenosis and needed an emergency valvuloplasty when he was two weeks old. In 2016, he had his Aortic Valve and Ascending Aorta replaced which required an intense open heart surgery. Bob is an avid rock climber and is currently in some of the best shap…

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Episode #66 - Old Trafford Insurrection: The Inmates Have Taken The Asylum 50:28

3+ y ago50:28

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In Episode #66 of the Squeaky Bum Time Podcast, Mike and Laurent give their take on the madness in Manchester that caused the match between Man United and Liverpool to be postponed. Fans are trying to seize control, but what outcome do they ultimately want?! In actual football news, the second leg of the Champions League semifinals kick off tomorro…

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Denise Redeker - Heart Transplant Survivor 40:08

3+ y ago40:08

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In this episode we talk to Denise Redeker about her heart disease journey which started at a young age and ended up resulting in a heart transplant. Denise talks about all of the obstacles she has faced and her incredible recovery which has brought her to being an avid runner and hiker! Denise is also the founder of Heartfelt Help Foundation, a non…

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Episode #65 - Still All To Play For in the Champions League Semis! 42:01

3+ y ago42:01

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In Episode #65 of the Squeaky Bum Time Podcast, Mike and Laurent discuss the results of the first leg of the two Champions League semifinals, both Europa League semifinals and look ahead to the only game you should care about this weekend: Manchester United vs. Liverpool. Man City and PSG did not disappoint, trading punches and pressure that ended …

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Episode #64 - Man City Win Carabao Cup, Set Sights on Champions League Semis 46:20

3+ y ago46:20

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In Episode #64 of the Squeaky Bum Time Podcast, Mike and Laurent review the painfully dominant Very Special El Douchico Carabao Cup Final won by Manchester City on Sunday. Then we look ahead to what's next for both teams: Where do Tottenham go from here? Who will be their next manager? Will Harry Kane get sold this summer? For Manchester City, it's…

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Episode 50: Retired Alaska Airlines Captain David "D.R." Smith 1:09:18

3+ y ago1:09:18

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Captain David “D.R.” Smith is the second guest on our podcast named David Smith. There were two pilots named David Smith at Alaska Airlines, so we called this particular David Smith “D.R.” to minimize the confusion of which David Smith that we were referring to. David “D.R.,” tells us about growing up in a small town in West Texas and that some of …

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Betty Neal & Alan Himelfarb - Starting Hearts 44:58

3+ y ago44:58

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In this episode we talk with Betty Neal, a cardiac arrest survivor, and Alan Himelfarb, the Chairman & CEO of Starting Hearts, a nonprofit organization based in Colorado. We hear about Betty's incredible cardiac arrest survival story and her road to recovery. We also learn about how sudden cardiac arrest has had a profound impact on Alan's life and…

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Episode #63 - RIP Super League, Previewing the El Douchico Cup Final! 51:17

3+ y ago51:17

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In Episode #63 of the Squeaky Bum Time Podcast, Mike and Laurent discuss the incredible crash and burn of the now-defunct European Super League--that was fast! They also explain the changes that actually passed in Champions League, and an even better solution to fixing it that they literally spent 10 minutes thinking about. And then the boys turn t…

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Episode #62 - European Super League, Mourinho Sacked, Mass Hysteria! 44:36

3+ y ago44:36

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In Episode #62 of the Squeaky Bum Time Podcast, Mike and Laurent have a lot to talk about! Jose Mourinho SACKED as Tottenham Hotspur manager! Mike spent all day giggling like a schoolgirl. Who's next? He doesn't even care, because it's not Jose Mourinho! But the big story, the pending formation of the European Super League, and what that means for …

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Episode #61 - Champions League Update: City Make It Past The Quarters But PSG Await! 37:38

3+ y ago37:38

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In Episode #61 of the Squeaky Bum Time Podcast, we discuss the latest Champions League action including Manchester City surviving a scare from Dortmund and Real Madrid as a scrappy, lovable underdog? How is that possible? Also we're very excited to announce our partnership with CHOP Sports Media! We'll be joining their growing lineup of sports podc…

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Episode #60 - The Premier League state of the league. Where we are for every club. 30:37

3+ y ago30:37

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In this episode of the Squeaky Bum Time Podcast, Laurent flies solo to give us an update on the entire league. Where they are? Where they are going? And was there season what was expected? 1-20 we cover it all. Listening on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/squeaky-bum-time-an-english-premier-league-podcast/id1531367675 (Apple Podcasts)? Give u…

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Episode #59 - Is the Champions League Choke on Again for Man City? 33:47

3+ y ago33:47

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In this episode of the Squeaky Bum Time Podcast, Mike and Laurent discuss the latest twist in the Mourinho-Spurs saga, how the Champions League quarterfinals are shaping up, and look ahead to a BIG weekend battle between two top-four sides: Leicester City and West...Ham...?! Listening on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/squeaky-bum-time-an-eng…

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Episode 9: Alaska Airlines Captain Blake Gibson 1:08:43

3+ y ago1:08:43

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This is one of my favorite Talking Flight Episodes. It was released in 2013, but it was lost due to storage problems on my podcast platform. We are thrilled to rerelease it to share with our listeners who may not have heard it. Blake is one of the most respected pilots at Alaska Airlines. He is a Check Airman and an FAA Aircrew Program Designee. He…

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Brian Simpson - The Heart Attack Thriver 44:06

3+ y ago44:06

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In this episode we talk to Brian Simpson. A few years ago, Brian survived a heart attack and he talks about his physical and mental journey to recovery. A great athlete, Brian has gotten himself back into great physical shape. What is more important though, is his mindset! Click here to learn more about Brian's work as a Life Coach. Click here to f…

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Episode #58 - Same As It Ever Was 14:50

3+ y ago14:50

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In this episode Laurent flies solo and talks through narratives in football and how they are persistent. Do narratives stick to teams, or do the narratives affect the teams to play to their narratives? It's all very circular and I wonder how it affects the Premier League Season. Listening on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/squeaky-bum-time-an…

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