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TAP #33: Col Doug "Smash" Yurovich - F-4, F/A-18, Test Pilot

Episode 33

"Smash" joins me to talk about his career as a Marine fighter pilot. He is a test pilot and has survived an ejection at 380 feet.

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4 years, 9 months ago

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TAP #32: Conor Daly - Indy Car Driver

Episode 32

Conor is a professional race car driver and currently competes in the NTT IndyCar Series. Watch Memorial Day weekend as he takes to the track in the …

4 years, 9 months ago

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TAP #31: Kevin Coleman - Air Racer - Air Show Pilot

Episode 31

Kevin has aviation running through his veins. He is a professional airshow pilot and air racer. He was flew in the Red Bull Air Races and was recentl…

4 years, 9 months ago

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TAP #30: John "Slap" McFarlin - F-15C Fighter Pilot - CEO Bogidope.com

Episode 30

"Slap" joined the Air National Guard to become a Fighter Pilot. He is the founder of Bogidope.com as well as a pilot for a major airline.

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4 years, 10 months ago

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"There I was..." with Lou "Shiner" Nolting

"Shiner" rejoins the podcast to share a story of engine trouble ending with him becoming a firefighter. You can listen to "Shiner" on episode #17.

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4 years, 10 months ago

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TAP #29: Steve "Sluf" Abshier - A-7, F-5, F-16, T-38, A-10, 727, 737, 747, & 777

Episode 29

"SLUF" began his career flying A-7's with two tours to Korat Airbase where he flew 63 missions, including the Mayaguez incident. He has seen a few th…

4 years, 10 months ago

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#28: Yonel "Yogi" Dorelis - HH-60, Aeromedical Pilot, & Actor

Episode 28

"Yogi" has served in the Marines, Navy, Army, and Air Force. He flew in the opening days of Afghanistan and received a Distinguished Flying Cross for…

4 years, 11 months ago

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#27: Martin "Perty" Pert - Harrier, Hawk, Eurofighter, Red Arrows

Episode 27

"Perty" joined the Royal Air Force right out of the gate. He has flown numerous aircraft and has a few "notches" on his belt. He has instructed, sur…

5 years ago

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Q & A Session #3

Episode 27

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5 years ago

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#26: Army Ranger CSM (Ret) JB Spisso

Episode 26

JB served over 26 years in the Army, 10 of which was in Special Operations in the esteemed 75th Regiment. We chat leadership, his experience jumping …

5 years ago

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