The Afterburn Podcast

by John "Rain" Waters

Strap in the cockpit as we dive into the stories of the men and women who defend the freedoms we love. From the cockpit of military jets to boots on the ground. The Afterburn Podcast dives into their stories, the planes, and the missions.For Advertising Opportunities or more information visit: https...

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Audience Interest

Estimated Reach: 250,001+

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Podcast Focus

Categories: leisure · aviation

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Publishing Consistency

Frequency: Irregular

250+ episodes since 2020

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Most discussed topics

aviation

defense

pilot training

military

military aviation

air force

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Air Force3

Patreon2

Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT)2

American Airlines1

Louisiana Air National Guard1

Aura1

Pilot's Edge: Think, Train, and Fly Like a Pro1

Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) Prep with AFOQT Wingman1

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High Confidence

Est. Listeners

250,001+

Based on iTunes & Spotify (publisher stats).

Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
25,001 - 50,000
Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
75,001 - 150,000
Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
15,001 - 40,000

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On the show

From 10 eps

Host

John "Rain" Waters

10 eps

Recent guests

4 across last 10 eps

Roy "Deacon" Qualls

1 ep

General Sebren

1 ep

Senior Master Sergeant Cross

1 ep

Maj. Gen. John "Trapper" Winters

1 ep

Recent episodes

Col Roy "Deacon" Qualls | "Shoot Them Down If They Don't Respond" — The 9/11 ROE Nobody Talks About

Apr 25, 2026

1h 25m 22s

Aircraft BATTLE DAMAGE Repair: The Air Force Capability You Never Hear About

Apr 24, 2026

34m 38s

The A-10 Just Got a Massive Life Extension | Air Force Secretary Announces A-10 Extension

Apr 21, 2026

11m 15s

Indonesia Just Rejected America's Military Overflight Request — Here's Why

Apr 21, 2026

9m 29s

$75 Billion in Classified Programs | America's Largest Military Budget Eve

Apr 18, 2026

7m 31s

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Episodes

~4.2 per week

Avg length

31m 06s

7m 31s – 2h 02m 52s

Range

Sep 2020 – Apr 2026

Topics

aviation, defense +39

Guests

Roy "Deacon" Qualls +3 · last 10 eps

10 of 10

Date	Episode	Topics	Guests	Brands	Places	Keywords	Sponsor	Length
4/25/26	Col Roy "Deacon" Qualls \| "Shoot Them Down If They Don't Respond" — The 9/11 ROE Nobody Talks About✨	aviationmilitary history+4	Roy "Deacon" Qualls	Pilot's Edge: Think, Train, and Fly Like a ProAir Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) Prep with AFOQT Wingman+5	—	9/11shoot down order+7	AFOQT WingmanAFTERBURN	1h 25m 22s
4/24/26	Aircraft BATTLE DAMAGE Repair: The Air Force Capability You Never Hear About✨	aircraft repairmilitary aviation+3	General SebrenSenior Master Sergeant Cross	F-35Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT)+1	—	battle damage repairF-35+3	AFOQT WingmanAFTERBURN	34m 38s
4/21/26	The A-10 Just Got a Massive Life Extension \| Air Force Secretary Announces A-10 Extension✨	A-10 WarthogAir Force+3	—	Air Force	—	A-10 WarthogAir Force+4	AFOQT WingmanAFTERBURN	11m 15s
4/21/26	Indonesia Just Rejected America's Military Overflight Request — Here's Why✨	militaryaviation+3	—	—	IndonesiaAmerica	IndonesiaAmerica+5	AFOQT WingmanAFTERBURN	9m 29s
4/18/26	$75 Billion in Classified Programs \| America's Largest Military Budget Eve✨	military budgetdefense spending+4	—	F-47Sentinel ICBM+5	—	defense budgetPentagon+7	AFOQT WingmanAFTERBURN	7m 31s
4/16/26	NO ESCAPE: US Navy's Full Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz✨	military strategyaviation+4	—	—	USStrait of Hormuz	US NavyStrait of Hormuz+5	AFOQT WingmanAFTERBURN	8m 03s
4/12/26	Talks FAIL in Pakistan & Frankenstein KC-135 Returns from Desert✨	AviationMilitary+4	—	BogiDopePatreon	PakistanDesert	AFOQTPilot+5	AFOQT WingmanAFTERBURN	11m 27s
4/12/26	Nuclear Bomber Base Just Got Overflown by Unknown Drones✨	dronesaviation+4	—	Global Strike CommandAir Force Officer Qualifying Test	Barksdale Air Force BaseLouisiana	dronesBarksdale Air Force Base+6	AFOQT WingmanAFTERBURN	8m 51s
4/11/26	China & Pakistan ink J-35 Stealth Fighter Deal✨	military aircraftChina-Pakistan relations+3	—	J-35 Stealth FighterChina+4	—	J-35stealth fighter+6	AFOQT WingmanAFTERBURN	11m 34s
4/10/26	Maj. Gen. John "Trapper" Winters on 40 Years of Fighter Aviation✨	fighter aviationmilitary career+4	Maj. Gen. John "Trapper" Winters	Air Force	—	fighter jetsF-4 Electronic Warfare Officer+5	AFOQT WingmanAFTERBURN	2h 02m 52s