Best Phil Walter Podcasts (2024)

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S7 Ep. 49: Alissa Quart on J.D. Vance’s Hillbilly Elegy and the Dangerous Lie of American Bootstrap Narratives 45:15

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Nonfiction writer Alissa Quart joins co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to discuss how the American obsession with “bootstrap narratives” led to the publishing industry championing Hillbilly Elegy, the bestselling and problematic memoir by J.D. Vance, who was subsequently elected to the Senate and is now the Republican vice presidenti…

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51: Mark McLaughlin Of Old Line Spirits 45:34

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Mark McLaughlin is the co-founder of Baltimore-based Old Line Spirits. McLaughlin and distillery co-founder Arch Watkins met in the Navy flying EA-6B Prowlers. After more than a decade of service, they both happened to move to the same neighborhood in Baltimore and left their civilian careers to open Old Line Spirits in 2017.In this episode, McLaug…

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Episode #93 - From the Steel Industry to Flying Air Medical: David Funderburk - The Helicopter Podcast 1:11:57

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Send us a text Welcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this episode, Halsey Schider sits down with David Funderburk, a helicopter pilot with a unique journey that spans the steel industry to the skies. David shares how his passion for helicopters began, leading him to pursue flight training at Midwest Helicopters…

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S7 Ep. 48: Joshua Kaplan on AP3 and the Future of American Militias 45:06

1h ago45:06

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ProPublica reporter Joshua Kaplan joins co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to discuss his recent article on militia group American Patriots Three Percent, or AP3. Kaplan talks about group founder Scot Seddon, a former Army reservist, and how he created a movement whose members number gun control and the “LGBTQ agenda” among their grie…

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Episode #92 - Choosing a flight school? Changing careers? Halsey on FAQs - The Helicopter Podcast 31:05

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Send us a text Welcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this solo episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider shares his thoughts on frequently-asked questions, and recounts hilarious stories from his flying career. Halsey speaks on choosing the right flight school for you, the differences in part 61 an…

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S7 Ep. 47: Iris Jamahl Dunkle and Kelly McMasters on Biographical Ethics 53:26

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Following Elon Musk’s estranged daughter Vivian Jenna Wilson’s accusations of unethical behavior on the part of Musk’s authorized biographer, memoirist Kelly McMasters and biographer Iris Jamahl Dunkle join co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to talk about the ethics of biography. Dunkle, the author of Riding Like the Wind: The Life of…

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Episode #91 - From Training in Australia to Tours in Texas: Mandy Leader - The Helicopter Podcast 57:10

14d ago57:10

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Send us a text Welcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this episode of The Helicopter Podcast, Halsey Schider sits down with Mandy Leader, a helicopter pilot working in the tour industry, to explore her journey into aviation, her training in Australia, and her experiences flying passengers. Mandy also provides in…

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50: Nora Ganley-Roper And Adam Polonski Of Lost Lantern 41:44

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Nora Ganley-Roper and Adam Polonski are the co-founders of Lost Lantern, an award-winning independent bottler of American whiskey based in Vergennes, Vermont. The company’s tagline and mission are one in the same: shining a light on the independent spirit.Ganley-Roper has a background in wine and spirits retail, as well as working in operations for…

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S7 Ep. 46: Francine Prose on What 1974 Can Teach Us About 2024 46:50

14d ago46:50

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Novelist Francine Prose joins co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to discuss her new book, 1974: A Personal History. Prose talks about her relationship with Tony Russo, who in collaboration with Daniel Ellsberg leaked the Pentagon Papers, a whistleblowing act which revealed decades of government lies about U.S. involvement in Vietnam; …

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Episode #90 - Why Europeans come to the USA for flight training: Phil Haupt - The Helicopter Podcast 59:34

21d ago59:34

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Send us a text Welcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this episode, host Halsey Schider sits down with Phil Haupt, a passionate helicopter pilot whose journey began with a tour flight in a Bell Jet Ranger at age 12 in South Africa. Phil’s dedication to helicopters led him to dive fully into flight training once …

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266. Star Trek: Prodigy Season 2 Review 46:27

3d ago46:27

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Star Trek Prodigy aired its second (and potentially final) season on Netflix in July and we finally got a chance to put it in our eyeballs. Check out our review of another fantastic season of this charming show, one of Trek's best. We also recap the big Star Trek news out of Comic-Con and Vegas before committing another Red Shirt to their photon to…

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S7 Ep. 45: Jasmin Graham on Understanding Sharks 52:24

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Marine biologist Jasmin Graham joins co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to discuss her new book, Sharks Don’t Sink: Adventures of a Rogue Shark Scientist, which is about the beauty and diversity of sharks and her career studying them inside and outside of academia. Graham, who left a doctoral program and subsequently founded the commu…

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Episode #89 - Flight Paramedic to Pilot: Walter Dusseldorp - The Helicopter Podcast 1:02:25

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Send us a text Welcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider interviews Walter Dusseldorp, known as The Dutch Mentor, an executive coach in the healthcare industry and a helicopter and airplane pilot and enthusiast. Walter shares his remarkable journey in avia…

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Sir Bradley Wiggins on moving Forward. The Forward w/Lance Armstrong 1:08:02

28d ago1:08:02

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Sir Bradley Wiggins joined THEMOVE Podcast for a week of the 2024 Tour de France. Sir Wiggo has been through a tumultuous couple of years with the British Tabloids. Wiggo joins The Forward to set the record straight on what's been happening and where he is today.

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S7 Ep. 44: Ellie Palmer and Elle Everhart on the Rise of Romance 47:24

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Romance novelists Elle Everhart and Ellie Palmer join co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to talk about the genre’s increasing popularity. Everhart, the London-based author of the new book Hot Summer, featuring a protagonist who joins the cast of a reality show only to realize she’s interested in a fellow contestant, discusses coming t…

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Episode #88 - National Guard Pilot to Civilian Flight Instructor: Colin Lawrence - The Helicopter Podcast 1:00:26

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Send us a text Welcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider sits down with Colin Lawrence, a dedicated helicopter pilot who started in the U.S. Army National Guard, and later purchased his own Robinson R44 Raven I. The conversation looks into Colin's inspirin…

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S7 Ep. 43: Harry Siegel on the Supreme Court, Bribery, and Scofflaws 55:33

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New York Daily News columnist Harry Siegel joins co-host V.V. Ganeshananthan and guest co-host Matt Gallagher to talk about his recent piece about the Supreme Court’s decision to permit what he has dubbed “after-the-fact bribery.” Siegel, who has covered corruption for years, explains how the legality of accepting gratuities, tips, and gifts has be…

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The JB Podcast Episode 82 - Kayla Hracho on MMA, Mental Health, and Accountability. 43:56

29d ago43:56

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Today, I had the honour of hosting Kayla Hracho, a professional MMA fighter who trains at the renowned American Top Team. In this episode, we delved into a variety of topics including Kayla's inspiring journey into MMA, the obstacles she has overcome along the way, and how the sport has positively impacted her mental health. We also discussed the p…

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Episode #87 - Flying Offshore in Alaska: Forrest Krupin - The Helicopter Podcast 1:07:23

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Send us a text Welcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider welcomes back Forrest Krupin, his first returning guest, to explore Forrest's journey in the helicopter industry and the impact of their previous conversation on inspiring future pilots. Forrest disc…

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265. Jonathan Frakes on Making 'All Good Things…' 46:14

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Riker himself, Jonathan Frakes, beams down this week to discuss all things “All Good Things…” (See what we did there?) Frakes shares his experience working with the late director Winrich Kolbe while filming Star Trek: The Next Generation’s landmark series finale, as well as what it was like to put on Admiral Riker’s grey hair and beard, not to ment…

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49: Phil Steger of Brother Justus Whiskey Co. 46:45

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Phil Steger is the founder and CEO of Minneapolis-based Brother Justus Whiskey Co., and a recently elected member of the American Craft Spirits Association’s Board of Directors. Before opening the distillery, Stegerl earned a law degree from the University of St. Thomas. He also has experience running humanitarian aid and preserving centuries-old m…

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S7 Ep. 42: Sally Franson and Emily Nussbaum on Reality TV 1:02:31

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Novelist Sally Franson and critic Emily Nussbaum join host V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about reality television. Franson, a recent reality TV show winner whose new novel, Big in Sweden, is from the point of view of a woman who joins the cast of a program in that country, reflects on transforming her real-life experience into fiction. Nussbaum, a st…

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Episode #86 - Airplanes to Helicopters: Jameson Ault - The Helicopter Podcast 1:01:39

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Send us a text Welcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider interviews Jameson Ault, a helicopter pilot currently flying air medical missions in Spokane, Washington. Their conversation spans a wide array of topics, including flight training with the unique cl…

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S7 Ep. 41: Phil Elwood on Doing PR for All the Worst Humans 55:08

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In the wake of the recent Trump-Biden debate, public relations operative Phil Elwood joins co-host V.V. Ganeshananthan and guest co-host Matt Gallagher to talk about his career spinning stories in favor of infamous international leaders. Elwood, whose clients previously included figures like Libya’s Gaddafi family and Syria’s al-Assads, recalls his…

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Cindy Blackman Santana 57:28

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Cindy Blackman Santana is originally from Ohio, came to the East Coast to study at Berklee and at the Hartt School of Music, moved to New York in the late '80s and has played and recorded with a ton of people across the spectrum of jazz and rock ever since. She’s made a slew of albums under her own name, including some featuring saxophonist and lon…

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Episode #85 - Airbus Light Helicopters Program Director: Jérôme Ronssin - The Helicopter Podcast 55:45

2M ago55:45

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Send us a text Welcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this engaging episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider sits down with Jerome Ronssin, the Light Helicopter Program Director for Airbus, to discuss his pivotal role and the ongoing evolution of the H125 (A Star) helicopter. Jerome likens his job …

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From the Archives: S1 Ep. 6: Kiki Petrosino and Jess Walter on All the President's Shakespeare 1:14:36

2M ago1:14:36

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As Literary Hub observes July 4, we return to our archives for a 2017 episode that remains relevant today. We will return with a new episode July 11. In episode 6, V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell talk political betrayal past and present with novelist Jess Walter and poet Kiki Petrosino. Jess Walter once interviewed an ailing Mark Felt, aka …

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Episode #84 - CEO of Schweizer Helicopters: David Horton - The Helicopter Podcast 58:30

2M ago58:30

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Send us a text Welcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this captivating episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider interviews David Horton, CEO of Schweizer Helicopters, to explore the rich history and enduring legacy of this iconic helicopter brand. David walks us through Schweizer Helicopters' journ…

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S7 Ep. 39: Maxim Loskutoff on the Unabomber and the Myth of the American West 53:50

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Novelist Maxim Loskutoff joins co-host V.V. Ganeshananthan and guest co-host Matt Gallagher to talk about his new novel, Old King, which is about Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, who moved to Montana to withdraw from society. Loskutoff, who grew up in Missoula, Montana, discusses the mythology that draws men like Kaczynski—who sought to be in nature, and t…

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Episode #83 - Police Helicopter Pilot and Podcast Host: Jon Gray - The Helicopter Podcast 1:06:46

2M ago1:06:46

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Send us a text Welcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider sits down with Jon Gray, host of the Hangar Z Podcast, to explore their unique podcasting styles and the origins of Jon’s show. Jon is a former law enforcement officer who transitioned to flying heli…

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264. Goodbye, Star Trek: Discovery 53:35

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With Star Trek: Discovery officially wrapped, TrekCore.com's Ken Reilly beams down to review Disco's series finale and the show overall. Find out what we liked about it and what we struggled with, and we also give our two cents about how effective that epilogue was. And then the three of us take a stroll to the Replimat before offering up another R…

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S7 Ep. 38: Nicolás Medina Mora on Mexico’s First Woman President and the Country’s Political Future 54:50

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Journalist and novelist Nicolás Medina Mora joins co-host V.V. Ganeshananthan and guest co-host Matt Gallagher to talk about Mexico’s president-elect Claudia Sheinbaum, who will be the first woman and first Jewish person to lead the country. Medina Mora explains current president Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s history, his hold on Mexico’s political…

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The People Behind the Wheel Podcast Episode 4 – Thomas Ableman, Transport for London 22:02

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Intelligent Transport Podcast · The People Behind the Wheel Podcast Episode 4 – Thomas Ableman, Transport for London Beginning the conversation for this episode, Thomas Ableman shares his journey into the transport industry and his current role at Transport for London (TfL). He reflects on his experiences and the pivotal moments that shaped his car…

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Episode #82 - Colorado Search and Rescue: Tracy Stallings - The Helicopter Podcast 1:00:31

3M ago1:00:31

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Send us a text In this insightful episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider interviews Tracy Stallings, a helicopter pilot at Classic Air Medical. Tracy shares her inspiring journey of becoming a helicopter pilot, from her initial experiences training in Hawaii and California, emphasizing the unique challenges and benefits of each loca…

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S7 Ep. 37: Karen Solt on Being Gay in the Navy, ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,’ and Hiding for Her Life 47:31

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In this Pride Month episode, Navy veteran and author Karen Solt joins co-host V.V. Ganeshananthan and guest co-host Matt Gallagher to talk about her experience of being gay while serving in the military. Solt, who retired as a senior chief petty officer in 2006 and served both before and during “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” talks about the Clinton-era p…

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48: Olivia Stewart of Oxbow Rum Distillery 46:09

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Olivia Stewart is the president of Oxbow Rum Distillery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and a recently elected member of the American Craft Spirits Association’s Board of Directors. Stewart grew up running through rows of sugarcane on her family’s farm and later pursued a career in the art world. But during the pandemic, she went back to her roots to ru…

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Amina Claudine Myers 1:02:48

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Amina Claudine Myers was one of the earliest members of the AACM, and if you’re listening to this podcast, I’m pretty sure you know what the AACM is, but just in case you don’t, the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians is an organization formed by Muhal Richard Abrams, Roscoe Mitchell and a few other musicians in Chicago in the mid…

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Episode #81 - Shaping the future for Canadian Aviators: Cathy Press - The Helicopter Podcast 1:11:30

3M ago1:11:30

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Send us a text In this insightful episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider interviews Cathy Press, the owner of Chinook Helicopters, a premier flight training company in British Columbia, Canada. Cathy shares her remarkable journey in aviation, highlighting many challenges and rewards. She recounts her transition from fixed-wing to he…

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Episode #80 - From Medical Struggle to Pilot: Clint Pulver - The Helicopter Podcast 1:01:30

3M ago1:01:30

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Send us a text In this captivating episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider interviews Clint Pulver. Clint is a professional speaker, author, helicopter enthusiast, and creator of the YouTube series "Finding Hill.” He walks us through his fascinating journey from aspiring helicopter pilot to overcoming personal challenges and rediscov…

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S7 Ep. 36: Akuna Robinson on Going the Distance With Through Hiking 46:06

3M ago46:06

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With summer approaching, Army veteran and long-distance hiker Akuna Robinson joins host V.V. Ganeshananthan and guest co-host Matt Gallagher to talk about the experience of through hiking, or long-distance hiking a trail from end to end. Robinson, the first Black man to complete the Pacific Crest Trail, the Appalachian Trail, and the Continental Di…

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Intelligent Transport Podcast Episode 32 – Sean Collins, Uber Boats by Thames Clippers 21:19

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Intelligent Transport Podcast · Intelligent Transport Podcast Episode 32 – Sean Collins, Uber Boats by Thames Clippers Beginning the conversation for this episode, Sean Collins, Managing Director of Uber Boats by Thames Clippers, discusses the innovative steps the company is taking to enhance sustainability in urban water transportation, delving in…

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Episode #79 - Brad Pedersen of MD Helicopters - HAI Heli-Expo In-Person! 50:34

3M ago50:34

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Send us a text In this new episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider sits down with Brad Pedersen, CEO of MD Helicopters, to speak about the company’s rich legacy, as well as current developments with the company. Brad begins by providing an engaging overview of MD Helicopters' storied history. He highlights the brand's deep roots in t…

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263. Sir Patrick Stewart on 'All Good Things...' Turning 30 33:04

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"I don't know how, or why, but I am moving... back and forth... through time." That line reading from "All Good Things..." has been echoing in our heads for 30 years and today on Transporter Room 3 -- we have the actor who said it: Sir Patrick Stewart. Captain Picard beams on down to share behind the scenes memories of making Star Trek: The Next Ge…

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S7 Ep. 35: Remembering Alice Munro: Jonny Diamond on His Mother and the Great Canadian Writer 54:45

3M ago54:45

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Editor and writer Jonny Diamond joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about Nobel Prize-winning short story writer Alice Munro, who passed away May 13 in the same Canadian town where Diamond’s mother died 12 years earlier. He outlines what made the lives of the two women similar—namely, marrying young and starting families …

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Flying with Robinson Helicopter Company’s Experimental Test Pilot: Chris Smith - Episode #78 57:03

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Send us a text Make sure to check out this episode on YouTube for the full visual experience of this beautiful flight above the Los Angeles coastline! Join us for an exhilarating in-helicopter episode of The Helicopter Podcast with Chris Smith, experimental test pilot at Robinson Helicopter Company! In this unique episode, host Halsey Schider takes…

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47: Greg Eidam of Sugarlands Distilling Co. 35:05

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Greg Eidam is the master distiller for Gatlinburg, Tennessee-based Sugarlands Distilling Co. and a recently elected member of the American Craft Spirits Association’s Board of Directors. He oversees the production of Sugarlands Shine, Appalachian Sippin’ Cream, High Rock Vodka and Roaming Man Whiskey, as well as Sugarlands research and development,…

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S7 Ep. 34: Prizes and Protests: Monica Youn on PEN, Activism at Literary Awards, and Gaza 49:44

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Following the cancellation of PEN America’s annual literary awards ceremony as well as its World Voices Festival, acclaimed poet Monica Youn joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about political protests and literary prizes. Youn recounts the sequence of events that led her and eight other finalists for PEN’s $75,000 Jean S…

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Episode #77 - Devin Elder - The Truth Behind Owning a Helicopter 57:09

4M ago57:09

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Send us a text In this engaging episode of The Helicopter Podcast, your host Halsey Schider sits down with Devin Elder, a helicopter owner and pilot. Devin shares his journey into aviation and the motivations behind owning an R44. They discuss the challenges of balancing helicopter training with his responsibilities as a CEO, emphasizing the import…

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