Wiley Post: Highway Man to the Edge of Space

Wiley Post: Highway Man to the Edge of Space

From Within The Realm by Within The Realm

January 4, 2026 · 19 min · Episode 152

About this episode

The episode covers the life and achievements of Wiley Post, highlighting his record-breaking flights and tragic end.

Wiley Post made headlines. He crushed the record for circumnavigating the globe and then broke his own record a year later with the first solo trip around the world. He reached unheard of heights in his plane, the Winnie Mae, verifying the existence of the jet stream. His final flight ended in headlines reporting his death and that of his traveling companion, Will Rogers. A short but spectacular public life that began with its own head line "Bandit Caught, Lodged in Jail." Photos as promised in the episode! A Curtiss "Pusher" SUPPORT INDEPENDENT ARTIST! SUPPORT INDEPENDENT VOICES! Episode archive, news and more! Check out all we have to offer at withinpodcast.com ! Want to advertise, sponsor or otherwise support Within The Realm? Visit with us at contact@withinpodcast.com or Support Within The Realm Our wonderful sponsors! It's important, now more than ever, to support folks like us! jandjpoolsafety@gmail.com katchakid.com Katchakid has a 100% safety rating and have maintained that for over 50 years. That's a lot of safety and plenty of peace of mind when it comes to your pool and your family. Music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers Martin Mountain Coffee: Small Batch Roaster…

People in this episode

Hosts: Steve Garrett, S. Garrett

Topics covered

  • aviation
  • exploration
  • history
  • personal stories

Keywords

  • Wiley Post
  • Will Rogers
  • jet stream
  • Winnie Mae

Mentioned in this episode

Products: the Winnie Mae, Pusher, Curtiss Pusher

Books & works: Bandit Caught, Lodged in Jail, The Right Direction

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