SHOW CENTER The Airshow Podcast – Dayton Special Recap!

SHOW CENTER The Airshow Podcast – Dayton Special Recap!

From SHOW CENTER The Airshow Podcast by SHOW CENTER The Airshow Podcast

June 23, 2025 · 32 min

About this episode

The episode recaps the Dayton CenterPoint Energy Air Show with special guests Rob Reider and Carol Pilon, highlighting their experiences and performances.

SHOW CENTER The Airshow Podcast - Ric and Matt just wrapped up an unforgettable weekend co-announcing the historic Dayton CenterPoint Energy Air Show, and this week’s episode of SHOW CENTER: The Airshow Podcast is one for the books. Right after the final performer touched down, the guys caught up in the hotel lobby with none other than Rob Reider —yes, the Rob Reider—now officially retired from airshow announcing. They sat down for a special conversation filled with laughs, stories, and reflections on his incredible career and what life looks like post-airshow mic. Also on the show: Carol Pilon , team leader of Third Strike Wing Walking , who debuted her brand-new act right here in Dayton. It's an incredibly artistic performance unlike anything the circuit has seen—an emotional, high-flying tribute centered on the theme of love. Carol shares the heart and soul behind this powerful new routine that was memorable not only for the crowd—but even the front desk clerk at the hotel. (We’ll explain in the show.) Plus, we cover all the latest headlines in this week’s Prop Wash and give you a full recap of our time in Dayton—from the roars of jet engines to the quiet moments that reminded…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ric, Matt

Guests: Rob Reider, Carol Pilon

Topics covered

  • airshows
  • aviation
  • interviews
  • performances
  • community

Keywords

  • Dayton CenterPoint Energy Air Show
  • Rob Reider
  • Third Strike Wing Walking
  • high-flying tribute
  • jet engines

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Places: Dayton

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