67. Year in review, with John Zimmerman and Rob Reider
Description
In this special year-end episode, host John Zimmerman sits down with producer Rob Reider for a behind-the-scenes look at Pilot’s Discretion. They talk about what traits make for a good guest, the two rules for podcast hosts, and tips for getting better audio. You’ll also learn the most popular Pilot’s Discretion episodes of 2023, what John and Rob’s favorite episodes are, and what lessons they have learned about flying after 66 interviews. In the back-and-forth Ready to Copy segment, they share the most famous pilots they’ve flown with, their nominee for most underrated airplane, and their favorite airports.
SHOW LINKS:
- Pilot’s Discretion archives: https://www.sportys.com/podcast
- I Learned About Flying From That podcast: https://www.flyingmag.com/ilafft-podcast/
- AeroWear apparel for pilots: https://aerowear.co
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