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Terry Shaffer / Flying the F8 in Vietnam
Mar 29, 2026
45m 20s
Kali Retzler / Part 135 Captain
Mar 4, 2026
36m 38s
Captain Ty Frisby / Aerobatics to Airlines
Feb 3, 2026
30m 28s
Greg Wooldridge / 3-Time Blue Angel Flight Leader
Jan 16, 2026
1h 01m 06s
Mike Swanigan / Alaska National Guard / Airline Captain (ret)
Dec 24, 2025
52m 45s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 3/29/26 |  Terry Shaffer / Flying the F8 in Vietnam | Send us Fan Mail Great conversation with Captain Terry Shaffer, retired airline captain, former fighter pilot, and all around great guy! From his early dreams of Hollywood stardom to flying the F-8 off aircraft carriers, to teaching and training the next generation of airline pilots, his stories and experiences are certain to enlighten and entertain. Check out more aviation podcasts and content here: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePilotLife “The information provided in this video is for enter... | 45m 20s | ||||||
| 3/4/26 |  Kali Retzler / Part 135 Captain | Send us Fan Mail Great conversation with Captain Kali about her journey to the pilot seat of a Cessna Grand Caravan and the challenges overcome along the way. She has a ton of great insights for pilots looking to pursue a career in aviation with her great stories from learning to fly in Hawai‘i. Check out more aviation podcasts and content here: / @thepilotlife Learn more about the Pacific Flight Academy here: https://www.pacificflightacademy.com “The informatio... | 36m 38s | ||||||
| 2/3/26 |  Captain Ty Frisby / Aerobatics to Airlines | Send us Fan Mail Great conversation with Captain Ty about his aviation journey from Aerobatics to the Airlines. He shares a lot of great instructional content on his podcast as well as instagram account. Talk Flying podcast https://www.youtube.com/@tyfrisby Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ty_frisby/?hl=en “The information provided in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is a personal podcast and the opinions expressed are solely those of the participants and do no... | 30m 28s | ||||||
| 1/16/26 |  Greg Wooldridge / 3-Time Blue Angel Flight Leader | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Captain Greg “Boss” Wooldridge, a respected leader in naval aviation history. Greg is the only pilot to have led the Blue Angels three times, a rare distinction that speaks volumes about his leadership, trust, and performance under pressure. His career spans decades of excellence—from a distinguished Navy career, to the flight deck as a FedEx pilot, and now impacting audiences worldwide as a sought-after public speaker. This conversation is... | 1h 01m 06s | ||||||
| 12/24/25 |  Mike Swanigan / Alaska National Guard / Airline Captain (ret) | Send us Fan Mail A full circle moment to sit down and chat with Captain Mike Swanigan aka "Swani" about his amazing journey to the flight deck. His dreams of becoming a pilot as a young boy were quickly dashed when he found out that African Americans were not allowed to be pilots. His resilience and drive kept him on a course to become not only an Air National Guard pilot, but also the Chief Pilot and eventual Vice President of Flight Operations for Alaska Airlines. An amazing story told thr... | 52m 45s | ||||||
| 11/27/25 |  Captain Ernie Meeks / Southwest Airlines | Send us Fan Mail Awesome conversation with Captain Ernie Meeks aka "Big Ern" ( yes, we get the backstory on that call sign!) From early dreams of being a pilot to flying the C-5 Galaxy - One of the largest military transports in the world. Ernie's aviation journey has taken him around the world and back again! He is currently a B-737 pilot for Southwest Airlines where he shares his aviation stories and experiences on his social media channels "Flyin with Big Ern". A truly enjoyable ex... | 1h 01m 30s | ||||||
| 11/19/25 |  Arlette Donzey / Airline Pilot | Send us Fan Mail The saying "the best things in life aren't easy" comes to mind when hearing Arlette's aviation story. From a young girl in Germany pursuing her dreams of flying to the skies over the United States and beyond, It has been quite the journey to the flight deck for Airline Pilot and accomplished skydiver Arlette Donzey. Sit back and enjoy her story! Check out her Instagram page for some incredible flying content: https://www.instagram.com/arlettedonzey/?hl=en Follow The P... | 50m 23s | ||||||
| 10/11/25 |  LaMar Haugaard / 40 YEAR Airline Pilot at Horizon Air | Send us Fan Mail Such a privilege to sit down with LaMar, one of the longest tenured Horizon pilots where he also served as the chief pilot for 2 decades. Great conversation covering the history of the airline and lessons learned in nearly 40 years of airline flying. Check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=im7F3MKtAOk “The information provided in this podcast is for entertainment purposes only. This is a personal podcast and the opinions expressed are solely those of... | 47m 54s | ||||||
| 9/3/25 |  Steve Randall / Oceanic Ferry Pilot to Airline Captain | Send us Fan Mail Sit down for a jolly good chat with Captain Steve Randall! From crossing the Atlantic Ocean in small, general aviation aircraft to flying the big iron for the airlines, his aviation journey is one for the books! And speaking of books, he is an accomplished aviation author and master story teller. BOOK GIVEAWAY! (2 LUCKY WINNERS) DRAWING 9/10/2025 AT 12PM PDT📘 🎉 Visit the YouTube Video and leave a comment to enter to win! Purchase his book here: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ https://red... | 1h 02m 59s | ||||||
| 8/3/25 |  Bobby Nikkhoo / Pacific Flight Academy Co-Founder / Airline Pilot | Send us Fan Mail Great conversation with Bobby ; Hawaiian Airline pilot and co-founder of the Honolulu based Pacific Flight Academy. We talk Career pivots, flying during Covid, starting a flying academy and so much more! Check out the Pacific Flying Academy here: https://www.pacificflightacademy.com https://www.instagram.com/pacificflightacademy Follow The Pilot Life for more aviation content: https://www.instagram.com/thepilotlife121/ “The information provided in this video is for enterta... | 45m 36s | ||||||
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| 7/4/25 |  Captain Ron Kirkland / F-14 Fighter Pilot | Send us Fan Mail Captain Ron is one of the most experienced, and most humble pilots I have ever met. His story is simply incredible, from flying P-51 Mustangs, Mig-21s and F-14's to heavy iron like the Boeing 747. Sit back and enjoy his aviation journey! | 1h 11m 29s | ||||||
| 5/17/25 |  Jessie Doros / B737 Pilot / Alaska Airlines | Send us Fan Mail Excited to share my conversation with Jessie, a pilot and friend I've had the privilege of knowing for 25+ years. She entered the airline industry during the early 2000's, a difficult time to start your airline dream. Hired, furloughed, corporate pilot, airline pilot, around the world and back. Enjoy the conversation with Jessie as she talks about her journey to the flight deck of Alaska Airlines. “The information provided is for entertainment ... | 1h 00m 45s | ||||||
| 4/19/25 |  F-14 Pilot breaks down TopGun scenes | Send us Fan Mail Huge thanks to Captain Ron "Rhino" Kirkland for indulging me in my breakdown of famous TopGun scenes. Awesome to be able to sit down with someone who flew the Tomcat and speak about the capabilities and performance of this amazing aircraft. Be sure to check out his full podcast on an upcoming episode of The Pilot Life where we talk about not only his journey to the Navy, but also flying as a test pilot, a cargo pilot on the MD11 and B747 and more! | 16m 45s | ||||||
| 4/12/25 |  Captain Kenny Williams / Alaska Airlines | Send us Fan Mail An honor to sit down with a personal mentor and talk about Kenny's amazing aviation career. From his first awe-inspiring experiences in small bush planes to becoming one of the original pilots at Horizon Air, where he helped lay the groundwork for a regional airline that would reshape Northwest aviation. After joining Alaska Airlines, his career progressed over three decades, during which he worked on the development of the Juneau JAWS system—groundbreaking weather tech... | 58m 38s | ||||||
| 3/10/25 |  John Swanson / U-2 Pilot | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with aviation legend, John Swanson, for a conversation that spans over five decades of flying experience. From piloting the iconic OV-10 to soaring at high altitudes in the U-2, John has seen and done it all. With nearly 21,000 hours of flight time — that's over two years in the sky — his expertise is unmatched. John's impressive career includes flying for Delta Airlines and NetJets, adding layers of experience in both military and civilian aviat... | 41m 55s | ||||||
| 2/8/25 |  Joe Blunt / A10 Pilot / Airline Captain | Send us Fan Mail Hop aboard the mighty A-10 as we sit and reminisce with Captain Joe Blunt about his Air Force training, transition to the airlines, and everything in between. Joe is simply a great guy and awesome pilot who I've had the pleasure to work beside. One of the great aviation minds in the industry! Check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITrkvbGZO2g | 58m 56s | ||||||
| 1/17/25 | Greg Perry / Retired Airline Captain | Send us Fan Mail Awesome experience to sit down and chat with Captain Greg Perry and reflect on his over 30 years in the aviation industry. Great stories about leadership, overcoming challenges, and good ol' fashioned flying fun! | 55m 23s | ||||||
| 12/31/24 |  Joe Sprague / CEO Hawaiian Airlines | Send us Fan Mail At an early age Joe was fascinated with all things aviation. As a young boy, he would ride around on his toy airplane eyes pointed skyward. His dreams of becoming a pilot took him from the sun-soaked beaches of Florida as a student pilot, to the breathtaking landscapes of Alaska flying floatplanes. When circumstances led Joe out of the flight deck, he didn't see it as the end of a dream...just the beginning of the new one. Throughout his more than 35 years in the aviation i... | 47m 36s | ||||||
| 12/20/24 | Tom Perkins / Airline Pilot / Country Music Singer-Songwriter | Send us Fan Mail Tom Perkins has seen his share of L.I.V.I.N' With over 3 decades in (and out of) Aviation, he's seen the comings and goings of good times, not so good times, and everything in between. His aviation roots tie to his Grandfather who was a WW2 pilot....and he's also a Nashville singer-songwriter where he pursues his lifelong passion for music. An incredible story teller, musician, aviator and honest to goodness good guy. What a joy to sit do... | 1h 16m 09s | ||||||
| 11/28/24 |  Brandon Bailey / Chief Pilot American Airlines / Fighter Pilot | Send us Fan Mail I first met Brandon Bailey over 20 years ago as a new pilot working on his commercial license. In the years since, he has served the United States in combat operations as a F-15 fighter pilot, is an Airbus Captain and Chief Pilot for American Airlines, and currently flies the F-15 for the California National Guard. In addition to all of his career successes, he is still the amazingly humble and kind person I met decades ago. Check out the Vodcast Here: https://www.youtube.... | 50m 23s | ||||||
| 11/9/24 | Captain Doc Eide / Retired Alaska Airlines Captain | Send us Fan Mail An amazing conversation with a generational pilot who witnessed the deregulation of the airline industry , as well as the transitioning to the jet age, and the safety improvements seen in the industry. He shares his experiences flying the Twin Otter through SE Alaska, as well flying the Boeing 727 and MD80. Music licensed by www.epidemicsound.com “The information provided in this video is for entertainment purposes only This is a personal vlog and the opinions ex... | 47m 40s | ||||||
| 10/18/24 |  Rob Sandberg / Airline Captain & T-6 Pilot | Send us Fan Mail Captain Sandberg comes from an aviation family, with both his Father and Grandfather serving in the military. Amazing stories about his family, the Condor Squadron, lessons learned following an engine failure, and so much more. Grateful for Rob sharing his story with TPL! “The information provided in this video is for entertainment purposes only. This is a personal vlog and the opinions expressed are solely those of the participants and do not represent any associations or i... | 44m 52s | ||||||
| 9/27/24 |  Simon Dunn / Former Hostage / Airline Pilot | Send us Fan Mail Simon's journey to the flight deck is like none other. As a young man, his love for aviation developed after watching both his Father and Uncle serve for the RAF. He completed his private pilot's license in Oklahoma, and was working in Kuwait City, when he was taken hostage at the Iraq border. Interrogated for 7 days, and sentenced to 8 years in Abu Ghraib, his dreams of becoming a pilot never died. Simon's journey from the depths of the darkest prison, to the seat of ... | 1h 06m 31s | ||||||
| 9/6/24 |  Erika Jackman / Delta Airlines Captain | Send us Fan Mail Sit down with Captain Erika as she tells her aviation story, the adversity she has faced, and her journey to the Captain seat for Delta Airlines. Check out the Vodcast at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASuFwNrhqlg *The views expressed in this podcast are solely the views of the host and the guest and do not reflect any organizations they have worked for in the past or are currently associated with. | 43m 14s | ||||||
| 8/16/24 | Perry Solmonson / Horizon Airlines Captain / Mountain Climber | Send us Fan Mail Captain Perry Solmonson is not only an accomplished aviator and business owner, but has also tackled the 7 summits, the 7 highest peaks on each continent. The flying bug bit him early in life, and his passion for the industry, and mentorship is undeniable. *The views expressed in this podcast are solely the views of the host and the guest and do not reflect any organizations they have worked for in the past or are currently associated with. | 55m 35s | ||||||
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