The Pilot Life
TPL
The Pilot Life takes you behind the cockpit and into the lives of aviation professionals. In each episode, we sit down with pilots and other aviation experts to hear their personal stories, unique experiences, and the highs and lows of life in the sky. Whether you're an aspiring pilot or just fascinated by aviation, The Pilot Life offers an authentic, unfiltered look at what it really means to live and work in the world of aviation.
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Top 10 The Pilot Life Episodes
Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Pilot Life episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Pilot Life for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Pilot Life episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Kieran Geehan / United Airlines Pilot
The Pilot Life
04/04/24 • 48 min
Super special episode to kick off the podcast with a dear friend and B787 pilot. He has a great story : immigrated from Ireland and France as a young man, fulfilled a life long passion to become a pilot, and now is living his dream. So grateful he took the time to share his story with us.
Check out Kieran's photography here:
https://www.machphotographer.com
*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.
F-14 Pilot breaks down TopGun scenes
The Pilot Life
04/19/25 • 16 min
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!
Joe Blunt / A10 Pilot / Airline Captain
The Pilot Life
02/08/25 • 58 min
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!
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John Swanson / U-2 Pilot
The Pilot Life
03/10/25 • 41 min
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 aviation. Join us as we dive into John's incredible journey, explore the challenges and thrills of being a pilot, and gain insight into the mind of someone who has spent nearly a lifetime navigating the skies.
11/28/24 • 50 min
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.com/@ThePilotLife
07/31/24 • 71 min
Captain Larry Packer reflects on his experience as Blue Angel #2 during the 1992 season when the documentary "Around the world at the speed of sound"was filmed. Incredible stories of adventure, sacrifice and camaraderie.
Larry's Journey to jointing the Blues!
https://youtu.be/osKA3qqcZho?feature=shared
Check out the 1994 documentary here:
https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Angels-Around-World-Special/dp/B07RCKCMYF
Check out the 2024 documentary here:
https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Angels-Brian-Kesserling/dp/B0CV24PLDC
#5 John "Gucci" Foley can be found here:
https://www.gladtobehere.com
Book #1 "Boss" here to speak at your next event:
https://johnfoleyinc.com/greg-boss-wooldridge/
“The information provided in this video is for educational purposes only. This is a personal vlog and the opinions expressed are solely those of the participants and do not represent any associations or institutions they may or may not be affiliated with unless expressly stated"
Rob Sandberg / Airline Captain & T-6 Pilot
The Pilot Life
10/18/24 • 44 min
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 institutions they may or may not be affiliated with unless expressly stated"
Rod Machado / CFI & Author
The Pilot Life
04/20/24 • 40 min
So grateful to have the opportunity to sit down with world renowned CFI and Aviation Humorist Rod Machado. He shares stories and lessons learned from over 5 decades of flying experiences.
Check out all of his amazing books and aviation content here:
https://rodmachado.com/
*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.
08/16/24 • 55 min
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.
12/20/24 • 76 min
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 down with Tom and chat about his life.
“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 institutions they may or may not be affiliated with unless expressly stated"
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Pilot Life have?
The Pilot Life currently has 20 episodes available.
What topics does The Pilot Life cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Career, Pilot, Aviation, Airline, Comedy, Entertainment, Podcasts, Science and Life.
What is the most popular episode on The Pilot Life?
The episode title 'Chuck Spaeth / Alaska Airlines Aviation Pioneer' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Pilot Life?
The average episode length on The Pilot Life is 54 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Pilot Life released?
Episodes of The Pilot Life are typically released every 20 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of The Pilot Life?
The first episode of The Pilot Life was released on Apr 4, 2024.
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