Episodes
Published 08/30/22
“Jell-O” Aiello of the Fighter Pilot Podcast interviews hosts “Crunch” Snyder and “Bio” Baranek to discuss favorite moments from the series, missed opportunities, audience poll results, and more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Published 08/30/22
Commanding officer of the last US Navy F-14 squadron, “Puck” Howe, tells some incredible tales about the Tomcat’s final months. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Published 08/16/22
Former Tomcat pilot “Grumpy” Kimberly and RIO “Boog” Denneny, who flew demanding missions in OIF and share riveting tales of their experiences. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Published 08/02/22
Former F-14 RIO Mike Peterson, callsign “Tung,” who participated in the first strike of OEF, describes the Tomcat’s performance in the air campaign over Afghanistan and several remarkable missions. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Published 07/19/22
We interview “Jumby” Castleton, the lead RIO in a section of F-14Ds that attacked Iraqi aircraft with AIM-54s in January 1999 during Operation Southern Watch. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Published 07/05/22
Incredible stories tell you what it took to qualify for the Tomcat demonstration team, and memorable experiences flying air shows in the powerful F-14D, told by a pilot and RIO team who flew before millions. Includes exciting announcements about the F-14 Tomcast! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Published 06/21/22
We interview one of the pilots profiled in the film, Meagan Flannigan (who was then Meagan Varley), and the fighter pilot who originated the idea and worked tirelessly to see it to completion, Paco Chierici. Get the full story on what many consider to be the best Tomcat movie – Speed & Angels. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Published 06/07/22
Former F-14 pilots “Bozo” Abel and “Smegs” Semcken share their first-person recollections of the challenges and successes that helped make “Top Gun” an iconic film. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Published 05/24/22
Former F-14 and adversary pilot “BB” Brauer tells us about the Navy adversary program and two of its wily assets, the A-4 Skyhawk and F-21 Kfir, and how the Tomcat could win dogfights. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Published 05/10/22
Two former F-14 radar technicians give us the inside story on keeping the Tomcat’s radar in fighting shape and share unbelievable repair techniques and pranks they played on each other. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Published 04/26/22
Retired Rear Admiral Dell “Snapper” Bull gives an exciting and sometimes surprising account of the F-14’s debut as a precision strike fighter during combat operations in Kosovo in 1999. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Published 04/12/22
A USAF F-15C pilot discusses the F-14 based on his exchange tour flying the Tomcat. Entertaining comparison of the aircraft, squadron environment, and more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Published 03/29/22
Adapting the LANTIRN system to the F-14 gave the program new life and turned the Tomcat into a premiere strike-fighter. Former F-14 RIO Dave “HeyJoe” Parsons was a key member of the team that pulled off this feat; he describes how it happened. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Published 03/15/22
Pager and Rico – former Tomcat pilot and RIO – describe their night barricade recovery during a deployment: they got into the situation, how they prepared for this unusual approach, and what it was like flying into a giant net at 150 mph! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Published 03/01/22
A former F-14 pilot and RIO share their experiences in Operation Desert Storm with VF-84: preparations, combat missions, and more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Published 02/15/22
Combat-experienced F-14D RIO “Fun” Mhley goes in-depth discussing the improved radar, infrared search/track, and other systems that made the D-model the ultimate Tomcat. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Published 02/01/22
The F-14’s TARPS reconnaissance system filled a critical need for intelligence. Two RIOs and a technical expert (LDO) describe the missions, the pod, and the program. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Published 01/18/22
Enthusiastic and candid tales of the impressive capabilities of the F-14D Super Tomcat, in training dogfights and in combat. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Published 01/04/22
Casual conversation between the hosts of the F-14 Tomcast answering questions and telling stories. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Published 12/26/21
Two Aviation Ordnancemen reveal the weapons that gave the Tomcat its claws, what it was like working on the unforgiving flight deck of an aircraft carrier, and more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Published 12/21/21
Get the inside story on the F-14’s appearance in the 1980 sci-fi adventure “The Final Countdown” from a former F-14 pilot and TOPGUN instructor who flew many famous scenes in the movie. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Published 12/07/21
A former F-14 pilot and Forward Air Controller-Airborne (FAC-A) instructor reveals both the details and the big picture of this challenging mission, including describing combat missions over Bosnia. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Published 11/23/21
A former Iranian F-14 pilot takes us into the little-known world of the only foreign operator of the Tomcat. Loaded with surprising stories and revelations. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Published 11/09/21
A skilled Tomcat pilot shares his insights on what it was like to the F-14, how pilots mastered the big fighter, and Navy training programs from Pensacola to the fleet. A great program that goes far beyond stick and rudder. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Published 10/26/21