Best Airplane Geeks Podcasts (2025)

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851 Supersonic Flight Ban 1:21:00

24h ago1:21:00

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We speak with the Chief Pilot for a large European carrier about taking delivery of his airline’s first A321XLR, and with a fractional ownership pilot about changing from the Phenom to the Challenger Global 300. In the news, we look at lifting the supersonic flight ban, revamping the Army flight school, denying an unleaded avgas motion, reforming f…

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TNS Throwback #25- Riffin' on Airplane! w/ Cecil Xavier 1:38:24

3d ago1:38:24

1:38:24

This week we hit on this parody classic featuring Leslie Nielsen which for some reason I thought he was the star but I'm an idiot. We have two nasty ass drinks and one fantastic miscommunication!By Thoughts N' Shots Podcast

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210E. CARNIE WILSON ON BRIAN WILSON'S EVENTUAL PASSING (FROM DECEMBER 2024) 11:33

1h ago11:33

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Listen: linktr.ee/discograffiti Subscribe to Discograffiti’s Patreon to gain access to all of Discograffiti's upcoming Pet Sounds Deep-Dive, which will literally be the most in-depth examination of the album ever done. Coming June 27th: Patreon.com/Discograffiti #carniewilson #brianwilsonrip #thebeachboys #brianwilson #beachboys #denniswilson #mike…

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210D. BRIAN WILSON: A EULOGY 4:46

3h ago4:46

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Just a brief word on the heartbreak his music so perfectly captures and that this inevitable day has brought. Coming on June 27th: Season 3 of "The Beach Boys' And Your Dream Comes True"--a very, very long season honoring and celebrating the almighty Pet Sounds. #brianwilson #thebeachboys #rip #beachboys #denniswilson #brianwilsondeath #mikelove #c…

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210C. JORMA KAUKONEN OF JEFFERSON AIRPLANE & HOT TUNA: THE DISCOGRAFFITI INTERVIEW 49:24

2d ago49:24

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This last-minute interview promoting Jorma’s appearance at The Hudson Valley Music Festival thankfully fell into my lap…because it'll be the first in an upcoming Jefferson Airplane Deep Dive Series featuring Jorma, Jack Casady, & (fingers crossed) Grace Slick, all the living members of the classic Airplane line-up. Tickets to The Hudson Valley Musi…

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210B. BREAKDOWN & OAR: SNEAK PEEK OF MOBY GRAPE BIOGRAPHER CAM COBB ON SKIP SPENCE (PART 3) (GRAPE EXPECTATIONS EPISODE 6) 7:14

3d ago7:14

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Episode 6 of our Grape Expectations Series features Moby Grape & Skip Spence biographer Cam Cobb detailing Skip’s June 1968 mental breakdown, as he grabs a fire axe and goes after drummer Don Stevenson. That error in judgment lands him in Bellevue for six months, and upon his release he heads to Nashville with his family to create his groundbreakin…

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TNS Return of the Riffs #13- The Sacrament w/ Joel Ernst and Cecil Xavier 1:49:34

5h ago1:49:34

1:49:34

This week the crew of Devin, Joel, and Cecil dive into this found footage horror based off the Jonestown tragedy and Devin made sure to throw in all the Jonestown "fun facts". Join them on this raunchy hilarious dive into found footage horror and bear witness to Devin being retraumatized. The cult members aren't the only ones dying here as we say R…

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210. MOBY GRAPE’S DON STEVENSON PART 2 (GRAPE EXPECTATIONS EPISODE 5) 1:19:55

2h ago1:19:55

1:19:55

Episode 5 of our Grape Expectations Series is the podcast to hear if you ever wondered what it felt like to be hunted down by a psychedelically deranged band member wielding a fire axe. Welcome to Part 2 of my conversation with Don Stevenson, in which we cover the most harrowing period of his life, not to mention the band’s career (1967-1969). Don …

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Final Flight, Final Fight: Author Erin Miller talks about her crusade to change federal law to inter her WASP Grandmother at Arlington National Cemetery 1:03:17

3h ago1:03:17

1:03:17

Send us a text In this interview with author, lawyer, and pilot Erin Miller, we talk about her journey through the halls of congress to change federal law so she and her family could honor her WASP Grandmother, Elaine Danforth Harmon's wish to be laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery. Did you know you can support your local independent booksh…

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850 Experimental Sounding Rocket Association 1:32:01

7d ago1:32:01

1:32:01

The International Rocket Engineering Competition, a tentative contract for the United Airlines flight attendants, the proposed NASA funding cut, planes that nearly collide at LAX, and a bill to prohibit chemtrails. Also, the Spurwink Farm fly-in, the Angelo State University aviation bachelor program, an aviation mechanic website, and launching sate…

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209B. SNEAK PEEK OF SKIP SPENCE PART 2: GRAPE DAZE WITH MOBY GRAPE BIOGRAPHER CAM COBB (GRAPE EXPECTATIONS EPISODE 4) 9:35

10d ago9:35

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Episode 4 of our Grape Expectations Series features Moby Grape & Skip Spence biographer Cam Cobb talking about Skip’s rollercoaster ride through those early days of Moby Grape, a tale which includes disastrous tours, lawsuits, police busts, horribly nefarious managers, a fake touring version of the band, mysterious black magic witches, drug-induced…

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TNS Throwback #30- Riffin' on Grave Encounters w/ Caelin Stebbins 2:05:04

5d ago2:05:04

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This week we come back with another SHUDDER riff where we watch a movie making fun of Zak Bagans and other ghost hunting shows BUT little did we know that we were watching this with a ex-Paranomal Investigator! This episode is filled with cast roasting, fun facts, and some interesting connections fueled by liquor. So as always be sure to DRINK AND …

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TNS Throwback #29- Riffin' on Jack Frost w/ Nate Misek 1:42:53

3d ago1:42:53

1:42:53

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM TNS! This Christmas we decided (after losing a glorious episode) to bring back your favorite guest from this year Nate Misek as we derail hilariously and rip this piece of shit HORROR movie to pieces. It is the horror one not the heartwarming family classic so be warned! As always before our holiday break into 2022 DRINK AND RIF…

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TNS Throwback #28- Riffin' on Elf w/ Shelby, Emilie, and Christian 1:46:09

4d ago1:46:09

1:46:09

Do we ruin the one Will Ferrell movie that Shelby actually likes? Do we get hilariously drunk on champagne? Does my ad read derail horribly?All answers will be given and they are most likely all yes! DRINK AND RIFF RESPONSIBLY!By Thoughts N' Shots Podcast

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TNS Throwback #27- Riffin' on Thankskilling (Hot Ones Redux) w/ Ace, Bobby, and Ashlie 1:24:48

3d ago1:24:48

1:24:48

This week we continue our redoing of episodes from the past and we bring back this absolute shitpile. If you want a fun drink along game, Drink everytime Devin wheezes, DRINK AT YOUR OWN RISK and as always be sure to drink and riff responsibly!"BRANDON ACTUALLY LIKES THIS FUCKING DRINK" -Devin 2021By Thoughts N' Shots Podcast

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TNS Throwback #26- Gamin' Jackbox 8 w/ Shelby, Emilie, and Christian 1:41:41

3d ago1:41:41

1:41:41

TEQUILA it'll all make sense once you listen and that's about it!By Thoughts N' Shots Podcast

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TNS Throwback #24- Riffin' on Halloweentown w/ Shelby, Emilie, and Eryn 1:36:59

3d ago1:36:59

1:36:59

HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM TNS! We got a banger of an episode filled with jokes on Debbie Reynolds, absolute devolvement, and a little heartfelt moment on moving to a new studio for season 3."I am the alpha, I am the omega, I am the pussy, I am the dick"By Thoughts N' Shots Podcast

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TNS Throwback #23- Riffin' on The Blob (1958) LIVE at Grand Comic Con '21 1:50:39

3d ago1:50:39

1:50:39

Thanks for being patient with us during the break! We return with one of our live episodes from con this month. Some pretty crazy stuff ends up happening but not gonna give anything way MUAHAHAHAHA"UwU" Chanel 2021By Thoughts N' Shots Podcast

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TNS Throwback #22- Riffin' on Halloween III: Season of the Witch w/ Nate Misek 1:54:25

3d ago1:54:25

1:54:25

This week begins our string of redone episodes for personal reasons. Nate joined us on this viewing of Halloween 3 and PREPARE FOR THE THEME TO BE STUCK IN YOUR HEAD!"This is gonna be as rough as a puppy, AROO-ROO!" - Nate 2021By Thoughts N' Shots Podcast

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TNS Throwback #21- Chattin' on the Kinkisode w/ Olivia Renae 1:35:30

3d ago1:35:30

1:35:30

This week the crew gets down and dirty as we talk about some of our sexual exploits, our kinks, and just overall awkward stories of our sex lives."Man I love a good horse cock on a human cat" -Chanel 2021By Thoughts N' Shots Podcast

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209. MOBY GRAPE'S DON STEVENSON & PETER LEWIS DOUBLE-HEADER (PART 1: SELF-TITLED & WOW) (GRAPE EXPECTATIONS EPISODE 3) 2:17:58

14d ago2:17:58

2:17:58

Episode 3 of our Grape Expectations Series features two—count ‘em, TWO SEPARATE INTERVIEWS with drummer Don Stevenson and guitarist Peter Lewis, each of whom gives their own Rashomon-like perspective on the fascinating early part of Moby Grape’s career. Disastrous tours, lawsuits, police busts, horribly nefarious managers, a fake touring version of…

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In this Writers' Room conversation with author Susan Tate Ankeny, we talk about writing and traditionally publishing historical non-fiction 43:28

6d ago43:28

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Send us a text In this Writers' Room conversation with author Susan Tate Ankeny, author of two historical works, we talk about her journey to publish her first book, The Girl and the Bombardier: A True Story of Resistance and Rescue in Nazi Occupied-France about her father's experience in WWII, and how that led to her agent offering her the opportu…

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TNS Return of the Riffs #11- Popeye The Slayer Man 1:32:22

8d ago1:32:22

1:32:22

CW: This episode contains mature language and themes, and is intended for a mature audienceThis week on Thoughts and Shots, join Devin and Zyber as they navigate the wild waters of "Popeye the Slayer Man," a film that takes the beloved cartoon character and plunges him into a horror nightmare. With drinks flowing and hilarious commentary, the duo d…

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208B. SNEAK PEEK OF MOBY GRAPE’S BOB MOSLEY: THE INTERVIEW (GRAPE EXPECTATIONS EPISODE 2) 11:35

17d ago11:35

11:35

The great Bob Mosley—Mr. Blues himself—is known for a soul-belting voice that is a true force of nature. As a man who’s transcended his share of real blues (a bout of homelessness, a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia that’d sideline the average person), conversely Bob has fronted multiple bands, been idolized by Robert Plant, and played in a late…

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208. MOBY GRAPE BIOGRAPHER CAM COBB ON SKIP SPENCE (EPISODE 1: PRE-GRAPE) (GRAPE EXPECTATIONS) 57:21

21d ago57:21

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of Grape Expectations, an immersive, 5-week-long, Rashomon-style series about the amazing band Moby Grape, featuring all three living band members and their biographer. There is no crazier story in the history of music than that of The Grape. It includes disastrous tours, lawsuits, police busts, horribly nefarious m…

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849 Open Skies for Southwest 1:07:13

18d ago1:07:13

1:07:13

Southwest Airlines files to fly to all Open Skies countries, the TSA explains last year’s New Jersey drone scare, a Lufthansa A321 flew for 10 minutes without a pilot at the controls, sleep and fatigue in military aviation, a new direction for the Boeing criminal charge, and lithium-ion fires onboard airplanes. Also, a resurrected aviation podcast …

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TNS Return of the Riffs #10- Winnie The Pooh: Blood and Honey 1:33:50

17d ago1:33:50

1:33:50

This week on Thoughts and Shots, Devin, Cecil, and Zyber dive headfirst into the bizarre and chaotic world of "Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey." With drinks flowing, one member consuming 8000mg and the usual chaos you've come to expect, the trio tackles the absurdity of this horror twist on a beloved childhood classic. Expect the most cursed thing…

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207. DEAN WAREHAM RATES GALAXIE 500 (PART 3: THIS IS OUR MUSIC) 54:32

22d ago54:32

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For my money, Galaxie 500 was the greatest dream pop group that ever existed. And Dean’s Discograffiti appearance couldn’t possibly be better timed: his brand-new solo LP, That’s The Price Of Loving Me—his best work since 1990 imho—marks the first time he and producer Kramer have collaborated since that very year, after the latter had doused Galaxi…

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848 Aviation Maintenance Training 1:23:08

25d ago1:23:08

1:23:08

Aviation maintenance training with the Chennault Aviation Maintenance Academy Director of Education, and with the Director of Maintenance for Chennault Aviation Services. In the news, more Newark Airport air traffic control problems, a large IAG order for Boeing and Airbus jets, calls to abolish airport screening, and Qatar’s B747-8 gift. Guests Mi…

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Susan Tate Ankeny talks about Chinese American WWII WASP Hazel Ying Lee, the subject of her latest book American Flygirl 43:28

24d ago43:28

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Send us a text In this interview with author Susan Tate Ankeny, we talk about her biography of Chinese American WWII Women Air Force Service Pilot, Hazel Ying Lee, American Flygirl, the Aviatrix Book Club discussion book for May 2025. Buy the book: https://literaryaviatrix.com/book/american-flygirl/ Children's Books about Hazel: https://literaryavi…

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206. DEAN WAREHAM RATES GALAXIE 500 (PART 2: ON FIRE) 47:07

25d ago47:07

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For my money, Galaxie 500 was the greatest dream pop group that ever existed. And Dean’s Discograffiti appearance couldn’t possibly be better timed: his brand-new solo LP, That’s The Price Of Loving Me—his best work since 1990 imho—marks the first time he and producer Kramer have collaborated since that very year, after the latter had doused Galaxi…

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847 Vulcanair V1 Training Aircraft 1:31:17

1M ago1:31:17

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The Vulcanair V1 training aircraft will be built in a new US manufacturing facility and offered as an affordable option for flight schools. In the news, air traffic control problems at Newark and government actions, the impacts of tariffs on commercial aviation, a call for in-cockpit video recorders, the timely availability of weather forecasts for…

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