What the Heck is a PODCAST!!!

                                                                  PODCASTS

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What the heck is a podcast? It is basically a radio show that is broadcast over the internet. Just about every topic that can be imagined has a podcast. For the purpose of this column I am going to stick with Aviation. Most of these podcast can be downloaded on ITunes or various websites.

Airplane Geeks: 

Perhaps the best known with the widest distribution, including International, The Geeks have an outstanding show broadcasting once a week for about 90 minutes. Each weeks show usually has a famous guest in the aviation field along with 3 co-hosts. In addition there are reports from Australia and England. The Geeks usually introduce themselves and their guest for the week, proceed to the news of the week, conversation with their guest, aircraft history with David Vanderhoof and listeners email.

This podcast is outstanding and very educational. The Hosts name is Max Flight (true name) along with co-hosts Rob Mark and David Vanderhoof. 

Av Web: 

3 co-host conduct interviews of aviation personalities. Av Web always podcast from major events and other venues and is available twice weekly. Each podcast last around 10 minutes or less.

Hangar Flying:

First a disclaimer that this podcast has been discontinued. However it would behoove you to download all previous episodes. This is the best podcast by far if you want to become or are a pilot. It is hosted by Steve Sadar (sp?) and Gabrielle Palmas.

Steve is a 757/767 captain along with being a CFII. He is probably the best podcaster telling stories about being an Airline and GA pilot. 

Gabrielle is a Stew for a major airline and private pilot. You can follow her stories from becoming a private pilot to trying to reach ATP level and fly for the airlines.

Needless to say the 2 years of episodes are very entertaining.

Aviation Career Podcast:

This it what it states in it’s title. Not only does it discuss flying careers, but it also covers all careers available in aviation.

Stuck Mike Podcast:

All topics on Aviation

There are also 2 Flight Attendant Podcasts I would also like to tell you about.

Betty in the Sky With a Suitcase:

These are stories told by Pilots and FA’s in the airline industry along with Betty’s travels. Usually around 40 minutes a month with stories told though humor.

The Crew Lounge:

Unfortunately this is also a discontinued podcast but it’s worth downloading the series. My friend, Sara Keagle, has had 2 different co-host. Whenever I need a good laugh I tune in to an old episode and have 36 left to listen to.

By the way both of these flight attendants listed above have written books. Whoever says Stews are good for nothing but waitresses are dead wrong.

These are the podcasts I listen to while doing my 5 miles each morning. There are more for aviation that you can check out. Enjoy!