Podcast Episodes

#134 Vince "Snapper" Sherer | A-10 Fighter Pilot - Inside Close Air Support and Combat Operations

Episode 172

In this episode of the Afterburn Podcast, John “Rain” Waters is joined by Vince “Snapper” Sherer, a veteran A-10 pilot with 4,500 flight hours and 299 combat missions. Snapper breaks down his path fr…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Dos Gringos is Back! Live Concert 7 June 2025

Before Netflix made their documentary, Dos Gringos captured the true spirit of the USAF Thunderbirds. Born in the trenches of a fighter squadron and fueled by the finest Jeremiah Weed, Dos Gringos tu…

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago

#133 Trent “Teddy” Meisel | F-16 Fighter Pilot

Episode 133

In Episode 133, John “Rain” Waters sits down with F-16 pilot Trent “Teddy” Meisel for a gripping and emotional conversation. Teddy walks us through his journey from small-town Oklahoma to the cockpit…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

#132 Denmark's F-16 Demo Pilot | Troels "TEO" VangTroels

Episode 133

In this episode, Captain Troels “TEO” Vang joins The Afterburn Podcast host, John “Rain” Waters. As one of the most experienced F-16 pilots in the Royal Danish Air Force, TEO offers an in-depth look …

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

#131 Future of the Wild Weasel - Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD)

Episode 132

In Part V of the SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses) series, host Mike “Flash” McVay sits down once again with A-10 pilot Ridge "Kelso" Flick to dive deep into the critical role the Warthog play…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

B-2 Show of Force - Air Force Readiness Declines - F-47 Next Gen Fighter | Lowdown 4 Apr 2025

Episode 130

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In this packed episode of The Lowdown, host John “Rain” Waters breaks down a wide range of developments in global military aviation and def…

Published on 8 months ago

#130 SEAD Part IV - Operation Iraqi Freedom

Episode 130

Mike “Flash” McVay welcomes seasoned fighter pilot Sham “Vandal” Mann to break down the evolution of the Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses mission in the Viper community. From crafting airplanes out …

Published on 8 months ago

Through the Yellow Visor - Fighter Pilot Podcast Host Jell-O's Book

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In this short promo episode, host John “Rain” Waters highl…

Published on 8 months ago

#129 SEAD Part III - Operation Allied Force - Wild Weasel Fighter Pilot

Episode 129

In this episode of the Afterburn Podcast, we continue our Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) series hosted by Mike “Flash” McVay.

Our guest, Sonny “Blink” Blinkinsop, brings decades of Wild Weas…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

#128 Desert Storm's Wild Weasels | Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses Part II

Episode 131

In this episode of the Afterburn Podcast, host Mike "Flash" McVay continues the exploration of the Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) in Part II of the series. Joined by Pat “Curly” Pence, they…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago