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The Aeropedia Podcast

Ashwin Jadhav & Peeter Sööt

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Welcome to our ”easy-listening” podcast introducing the exciting variety of commercial aviation! Tailored for budding aviation enthusiasts, young aviation professionals, students thinking about aviation careers, and of course the long-time AvGeek too!
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AirSpace

National Air and Space Museum

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We see the connections to aviation and space in literally everything. From our favorite movies and the songs in our playlists to the latest news of space exploration and your commercial flight home for the holidays – aerospace is literally everywhere you look. Twice a month our hosts riff on some of the coolest stories of aviation and space history, news, and culture. We promise, whether you’re an AVGeek, wannabe Space Camper, or none of the above, you’ll find not only a connection to your l ...
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The Next Trip is a weekly, internationally acclaimed podcast with aviation insiders Doug and Drew, who together bring more than 40 years of industry experience as a professional pilot and a hub operations manager at a major airline. Join them, and their frequent guests, as they create a network for other AvGeeks and travel enthusiasts to obsess about all things aviation. Doug and Drew discuss today’s aviation news, share personal operational stories, regale listeners with trip reviews, and e ...
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Just a podcast for those who love aviation, for those who are into Travel. For those who are Aviation geeks like a lot of us. Beginners don't worry, this is just the perfect place for you to learn about the amazing world of Aviation and Air Travel. Cover art photo provided by Emiel Molenaar on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@emielmolenaar
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Tim Haskin has hung around airlines and airports since he was a little kid, and that led to a career with airlines, then in travel technology, time as a private pilot and aircraft owner, an obsession with collecting airline memorabilia, and a deep knowledge of the airline industry and its history. Those many experiences filled his head with a lot of airline stories, but the people around him are tired of hearing about it. The result was Airline Time Machine and a website, social media presen ...
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Welcome to the AvGeek Chronicles Podcast, hosted by pilot and aviation enthusiast Colin Hodges. On this podcast you will find a plethora of audio experiences from first hand insight into training that he goes through, interviews with fellow millennial aviators that are making a difference, and other random but great aviation content which will have everyone saying "I'm an AvGeek" after listening to an episode. Colin is the perfect example of putting your dreams into flight and he wants to he ...
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AVIATE with Shaesta

Shaesta Waiz, Michael Wildes

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AVIATE with Shaesta brings some of the most interesting female aviators together- trailblazers, record-setters, mothers, adventurers, entrepreneurs- to have honest conversations about what it means to be a woman in aviation. Join Shaesta Waiz, the Youngest Woman to Fly Solo Around the World, as she goes around the world (via a podcast) and connects with the industry to have honest conversations about being a woman in aviation. AVIATE, which stands for Acknowledge, Vocalize, Inclusion, Act, T ...
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Welcome to The Damcasters, a podcast covering aviation history from when Pontius was a Pilate to today and beyond, brought to you in association with the Pima Air and Space Museum.Every week, we will be taking a fresh look at the history of both civil and military flying, from the earliest days of people jumping off of rocks and hoping to survive to the latest in unmanned flight. While it is inevitable that we will we can get a bit avgeek-y, we aim to be as inclusive as possible so that if y ...
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ZorkCast Podcast has a renewed focus and emphasis on casino loyalty and the intersection between casino loyalty schemes with traditional travel loyalty programs. Plus: Yo-Eleven Minutes Mostly Vegas. No BS. Casino Experience +more ZorkCast, a chat about Vegas, Casino Loyalty, Travel Loyalty, gambling and luxury travel focusing on experiences: #PaxEx (Passenger Experience) and #CasinoEx (Casino Experience) are significant areas of conversation and exploration. Join us, and please DM or email ...
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Take a trip around the globe with Purser Palmer as he invites guests to share their personal experiences above 35,000 feet. in AIR will reveal everything from the flight deck to crew rest, home to hotel, and everything in between. Aviation geeks and airline personnel alike will find in AIR a fun podcast! www.inairwithpalmer.com @inairwithpalmer
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An informative podcast that focuses on airshows and aviation events around the United States from little fly-ins to weeklong airshow extravaganzas. Hosted by Chaz Teets, an avgeek and grandson of two WWII veterans, you can expect knowledgeable reporting and tips and tricks on photography, attending an airshow, and more.
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The Capital Runway

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

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Welcome to the "The Capital Runway" podcast by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, your inside look at the bustling world of Washington Dulles International and Washington Reagan National Airports. Join us as we explore the people, functions, and operations that keep these hubs of travel running smoothly. From behind-the-scenes stories to interviews with industry experts, we'll give you an in-depth look at what it takes to keep the planes flying. Whether you're an aviation enthus ...
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The travelers, the world changers, the life is more than this-ers, the risk takers, the one life to live-ers, the flyers, the courageous, the stories of travel, of aviation, of life... because life is a beautiful, inspiring trip.
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Avgeek aviation, astronomy and space, and all around cool and fun flight topics with some news, history and science thrown in for good measure, from https://AeroSpaceNews.com, the oldest online aerospace publication. Come for the pilot interviews and stay for the stars.
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Travel Chat with Ashley & Emily

Ashley Peterson and Emily Cooper

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Ever wondered what really goes on when solo traveling the world? Join Emily from Emily Eats and Explores and Ashley from Ashley gets Around weekly as they air out their crazy travel stories, share travel tips, and just chat about travel! Emily Cooper is a full-time traveler and the creator behind Emily Eats and Explores. In 2022, Emily quit her job in healthcare to travel the world solo and create content. Now, she teaches women how they can make money while they travel the world! Ashley Pet ...
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From the creator of the Hush-Kit aviation blog, comes the alternative aviation podcast. An insightful, dark and witty exploration of everything from MiGs to Spitefuls. Interviews with pilots and experts, satire, analysis and histories from the world of aviation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aviation policy, economics, and current events from inside and outside the Beltway for experts, professionals, and hobbyists alike. Bringing aviation experts from across the industry together to share insights, updates, and commentary. Hosted by Martin Rottler, a pilot, former professor and airline manager, longtime avgeek, and current Principal of the P-56 Group, an aviation consulting firm. For behind-the-scenes and early access, send us an e-mail: [email protected].
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A decade on the air and in the air, thank you all for your loyalty (we don't offer Tier Points). Loyalty is what we start with, as British Airways shakes the world of revenue based loyalty with a rather abrupt shift (meh it was coming, says Alex, whilst Paul defends BA), but what program should we now put our miles in?! Alex flies to peak pollution…
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Right now there are seven women on Mars... kind of. The women of Hypatia Mars started out as a small group of friends from Catalonia who wanted to work together tp advance space science and women in STEM. Today they're on their second analog mission at the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah, testing systems and equipment, doing multidisciplinary …
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🛫Ben Smotherman was a B-17 pilot who was shot down on his 7th mission over occupied Europe in 1943. He was captured and ended up in the POW camp Stalag Luft III. While he was interned, he drew and painted his experiences in the camp. He also created the intrepid war correspondent Penny, the star of one of the camp newspapers comic strips. His daugh…
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ON THIS EPISODE: Valentine's Day means Valentine's Dinner, we're looking at the "most romantic" venues in Las Vegas. News Story: Boyz II Men returning for limited engagement at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Join the TravelZork FB Group -> HERE TravelZork Travel ZorkFest Watch this episode on YouTube -> HERE Watch, Like, and Sub on YouTube The Yo-11…
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ON THIS EPISODE: We asked, you answered, and the responses surprised us. We are going through your replies to see why many are skipping/reducing Vegas trips this year. News: Sprit Airlines Released a Study The Tweet that started it: HERE Join the TravelZork FB Group -> HERE TravelZork Travel ZorkFest Watch this episode on YouTube -> HERE Watch, Lik…
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ON THIS EPISODE: The British Executive Airways Club has been renamed. Michael Mason Trager provides a breakdown of the tier levels and discusses spend = tier. One of the best overviews: https://www.headforpoints.com/2024/12/30/british-airways-club-revenue-based-status/ Join the TravelZork FB Group -> HERE TravelZork Travel ZorkFest Watch this episo…
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During the first fifty years of air travel in the United States, the airline industry - as a service provider, and as an employer - is largely focused on White people. Black Americans are usually locked out of many airline jobs until long after the 1940s, and Black households have little exposure to air travel, both because of the high cost, and th…
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ON THIS EPISODE: There was a time when Circus Circus was Bougie, it's true. Dealers wore tuxedos, there were Baccarat tables....so what happened? Michael Mason Trager will explain. News Story: Caesars Palace (but not all of it) AND Nobu Hotel (all of it) at Caesars Palace receive AAA Four Diamond Status. Join the TravelZork FB Group -> HERE TravelZ…
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Avination, welcome back to episode 329 of the Pilot to Pilot podcast today’s episode is with my buddy, Mike Pardillo. Mike and I were in the same class at our major airline and were a day apart in our 737 training. In this episode, Mike, talks about why he went the military route, what the Growler life was like and how the transition to 121 life ha…
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This week, we examine the mysterious crash of the Consolidated B-24 Liberator AL-523 on July 4, 1943, which claimed the life of General Wladyslaw Sikorski, the Polish Prime Minister in Exile. Chris Wroblewski and Garth Barnard, authors of the book "Sabotage! An In-Depth Investigation of the 1943 Liberator Crash that Killed Polish General Sikorski "…
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ON THIS EPISODE: Resorts World Las Vegas announced the Mr. Beast Vacation Package complete with "Mr. Beast experiences"- what could that be? Also, Michael Mason Trager shares his Vegas Trip (more below). Update: We were just informed of a landing page at Resorts World Las Vegas Note: Packages go on sale Thursday, January 30, 2025. More info -> HERE…
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ON THIS EPISODE: Resorts World Las Vegas announced the Mr. Beast Vacation Package complete with "Mr. Beast experiences"- what could that be? Also, Michael Mason Trager shares his Vegas Trip. Join the TravelZork FB Group -> HERE TravelZork Travel ZorkFest Watch this episode on YouTube -> HERE Watch, Like, and Sub on YouTube The Yo-11 Minutes Playlis…
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One of the most successful U.S. start-up airlines of the 1990s had six airline brands, and several legal names, involved in just its first four years. Then it settled down to become a nimble competitor, known for low fares, a quality product, cheeky advertising, and a multi-billion dollar business volume that generated a long string of profitable a…
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The Pilot to Pilot Podcast dives deep into the current state of the aviation industry, with host Justin Seams engaging in a thorough discussion with Dr. Jim Higgins, a professor of aviation. The conversation begins with a candid update on the challenges faced by the podcast team, including illness and scheduling difficulties, setting a relatable to…
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Airline tickets have changed dramatically over the roughly hundred years of passenger air travel, transforming from a simple paper “proof of purchase” modeled on railroad passenger tickets, to today’s digital transaction and security records. Join me for this look at airline ticket history, and the steps along the way that have been made to ensure …
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We want to hear from you! Fill out our listener survey at s.si.edu/airspace2025 All the military aircraft and some of the civilian ones in our collections have to be demilitarized before they go on display or into storage. This process, usually called demilling, means taking anything out that might leak, corrode, explode or give away military secre…
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🛫Join us as Joe Wilding helps us explore the store of the McDonnell-Douglas F-110A Spectre, which became the legendary F-4 Phantom II, filmed at the Wings Over the Rockies Museum. We have a look at how the lessons learned in the development of the F-101 Voodoo shaped what could be the perfect fighter aircraft. Find out more at the Wings Over the Ro…
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Before large jet airliners accelerate air travel growth in the late 1950s, flying between continents is an exhausting experience, requiring fifteen hours or more for the flight to New York from Europe. To help travelers pass the time, meal service is a big focus for the airlines, and the cuisine offered is an important way to distinguish an airline…
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Send us a text Doug is taping from warm Taipei and Drew is back from cold Chicago to colder DC. We discuss: Deice procedures review Southwest and Spirit cut costs DOT fines more airlines for recurring delays More orders for new 767s? FAA doesn’t mandate thrust reversers Join the conversation! https://www.nexttripnetwork.com/…
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We cover a variety of airport topics with Craig Simon, Director of Aviation, at California's Oakland airport. From infrastructure, to air service, and airline relations, Craig gives great insight into all it takes to be a Director of Aviation. Craig is also a wealth of knowledge about Oakland airport and shares some very interesting facts about the…
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Caroline Blaze Jensen, a former Thunderbird pilot and accomplished fighter pilot, shares her incredible journey through aviation, including her experiences flying combat missions and performing in air shows. She emphasizes the importance of determination and resilience, highlighting that success often comes from overcoming failures and learning fro…
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In this episode of the AVIATE with Shaesta podcast, we sit down with Capt. Reyne O’Shaughnessy, an airline veteran with 35 years of flying experience and the author of This Is Your Captain Speaking: What You Should Know About Your Pilot’s Mental Health. Reyne shares her inspiring journey from summer typist and flight attendant to the cockpit of the…
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Joe Wilding returns to explore the rich history of the McDonnell F-101 Voodoo, filmed at the Wings Over the Rockies Museum. We discuss the significance of the F-101's twin-engine design, comparing it with other Century Series aircraft and shedding light on its influence on the F-4 Phantom's design. Find out more at the Wings Over the Rockies websit…
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We want to hear from you! Fill out our listener survey at s.si.edu/airspace2025 Our museum collection, like a lot of other museums' collections, can be a working collection. That means that scientist come to do air or space research using objects in the museum. Sometimes it's as simple as an engineer coming after hours to look a little closer at a …
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✈️ This week, we examine the Wings Over the Rockies Museum's Rockwell B-1A Lancer in depth. Joe Wilding explains the differences between the B-1A and the operational B-1B and highlights the design changes made to the A-model to accommodate the evolving role that the B-model continues to fulfil today. Find out more at the Wings Over the Rockies webs…
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ON THIS EPISODE: Michael Mason Trager discusses: Wynn Upgrades and the Phrase "Subject to availability" *Available Upgrades commercial (upgrade program) versus comp wise *There is a pool for sale and a pool for upgrades, nobody is talking about this *Length of Stay *Casino Hotels we use those for players *This references Black Card Upgrades at Wynn…
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In this episode of the AVIATE with Shaesta podcast, we’re joined by Reneta Johnson, a trailblazer in global commerce and aviation. Reneta’s unique journey—from aerospace engineering to leading international business development and strategy—offers a fresh perspective on the challenges and opportunities for women in aviation. Reneta shares her power…
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We welcome back two special guests, Courtney Miller and Brian Rynott, for this episode to close out 2024 and kick off 2025 with their perspectives. Also, we open our trivia round to a round robin, with Courtney, Brian, Ashwin and Peeter each asking the group a trivia question. We all learned something new, and hope you do too!…
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ON THIS EPISODE: We debut the Yo-11 Podcast Ponder segment. Today's question: "If you had to choose your favorite high limit room to "do your business" which hotel property (high limit room) would you choose?" Also Michael Trager discusses: *Concept of maximizing tier benefits *Masterclass, which is now the Connoisseur Series | Wynn Las Vegas and E…
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The growth of the oldest U.S. Trunk or Mainline air carriers after 1945 drives demand for air travel, and new, larger airliners to meet that need. But as the airlines and their aircraft grow, many smaller U.S. cities are in danger of losing their air service because they don't generate enough passenger volume to match the larger and costlier airlin…
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Zean Nielsen, the CEO of Cirrus, joins Justin on the Pilot to Pilot podcast to discuss the evolving landscape of general aviation and the exciting innovations at Cirrus, including the recently launched G7. Nielsen emphasizes the significant investment Cirrus is making in research and development to enhance safety and customer experience. He shares …
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Send us a text In the second installment of their Kenyan safari, Ashley and Emily dive into all the nitty-gritty details of their incredible safari experience. From the thrill of spotting wildlife to the behind-the-scenes logistics, they share everything you’d want to know about the safari itself! What types of animals did they encounter? How did t…
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Send us a text Drew started 2025 flying to Denver for work and Doug is finishing a fun (and stressful) couple weeks at home. Drew is also prepping for the biggest Mid Atlantic storm in years. We discuss: Winter Storm Blair The most on time airlines of 2024 Jetblue gets the first ever DOT fines for chronic delays Archer Aviation gets ready to build …
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Since its formation in 1957 the Army Air Corps has played a prominent role in almost every British Army operation. We get to talk to the authors of ‘Ops Normal Volume 1, The Authorised Operational History of the Army Air Corps, 1957-2017’ and they take us through the evolution of the Corps, how it was founded and its theatres of operations during t…
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A European flying tour from North America, a symphony of alcohol (with two specific colors), a flight sim in an airport (well, nearly), the Paris Olympics from the inside (Paul is jealous), the alternative timeline of CDG T1 and Concorde (we want to switch to it!), an appreciation for Ryanair (nope, we're not in another timeline). getting sea sick …
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✈️Stewart Bailey is the Curator of the Wings Over the Rockies museum in Denver, Colorado. Join us as he discusses Lowry Air Force Base's history and the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum's amazing aircraft collection. Find out more at the Wings Over the Rockies website: https://wingsmuseum.org/ Check out their YouTube channel here: https:…
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Send us a text In today’s episode of Travel Chat, Ashley and Emily share the unforgettable details of their bucket-list, luxury safari adventure in Kenya. In this first of a two-part series, they take you behind the scenes of Ashley’s wild journey to reach their hotel, which starts with a crazy experience at a Hyatt. Tune in to hear how Ashley’s fa…
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Send us a text We recount four back to back accidents this week, as 2024 comes to a close, but we also remember the positive things that happened in aviation this year. In this episode we discuss: IT glitches at American and JAL Southwest is cleared of safety concerns by the FAA Azerbaijan and Jeju Air crashes KLM and Air Canada incidents Boom Over…
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In some of the largest U.S. urban areas, road traffic congestion can be one of the biggest challenges to moving between the downtown area and the airport. Imagine, though, being able to get from Manhattan to La Guardia Airport in New York in just 6 minutes, or from Oakland to the San Francisco Airport in 7 minutes. For many years, scheduled service…
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In the lead up to Season 10 we're reviving some of our favorite episodes. Today we bring you Emily's favorite, The Ninety-Nines. It took a certain amount of pure grit to be a pilot in the early days of aviation – and even more for the women who had to defy convention just to get up in the air. And if you’re thinking the only aviatrix was Amelia Ear…
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ON THIS EPISODE: Today we discuss Hyatt's partnership with Venetian/Palazzo and what we know so far. Hyatt Press Release: Iconic luxury resort on the Las Vegas Strip to join World of Hyatt, expanding Hyatt’s distribution in a key market that matters to guests and travel planners Las Vegas Rewards Roundup: Venetian/Hyatt, W/Marriott And Treasure(y) …
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Bob Werderich, a professional pilot and executive vice president of Spartan Flight Operations, shares his inspiring journey into aviation, emphasizing the importance of personal connections in flight training. He discusses how his early experiences with his father, a pilot for North Central Airlines, shaped his love for flying, leading him to a car…
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