So There I Was
"So - There I was." It's how ALL great aviation tales begin! Join hosts, Fig and Repete, as they bring in some great aviation raconteurs to relate the glamorous, hilarious, poignant, tragic, and incredible tales of aviation. Fig and Repete met more than 30 years ago as Marine Attack pilots in Marine Attack Squadron VMA-223 flying the AV-8B Harrier II. Both have since gone on to careers in the majors. Realizing that they are around the most accomplished professionals in aviation with amazing stories to tell, they decided these stories are too good to be kept quiet. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll laugh until you cry, but you won't ever be bored!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 82 minutes
- Episodes
- 178
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable Episode 156
Former U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer Jason “Quinny” Quinn shares the harrowing story behind the Distinguished Flying Cross he earned after saving five people from a burning ship in the Bering Sea. …
01:42:40 |
Thu 24 Apr 2025
He's Guilty, But He's a Nice Guy Episode 155
In this unforgettable episode of So There I Was, Howie Franklin—the only steward to serve five U.S. Presidents aboard Air Force One—joins us for an incredible deep dive into presidential history. Wit…
01:19:08 |
Thu 17 Apr 2025
You've Got Me in Steerage Episode 154
In this episode, Howie Franklin, the only flight steward to serve five U.S. Presidents aboard Air Force One, joins us with jaw-dropping stories from a life lived at the center of American history. It…
01:15:09 |
Thu 10 Apr 2025
We're Gonna Get Skinny Episode 153
In this high-speed, low-altitude ride of So There I Was, the guest—a decorated WSO in both the F-111 Aardvark and F-15E Strike Eagle—shares some of the most intense moments of his flying career.
H…
01:26:18 |
Thu 03 Apr 2025
500 Looks at the Ball Episode 152
In August 2017, about 100 miles west of Key West, a Yort found himself in a tense moment during what was supposed to be a routine intercept mission. After being redirected to the Phantom airspace, he…
02:00:31 |
Thu 27 Mar 2025
Ass Over Teakettle in a Spin Episode 151
From a kid watching F-16s in Albuquerque to flying the legendary AV-8B Harrier, Warren’s journey into Marine Corps aviation is packed with twists, challenges, and near-disasters. It all started with …
02:02:41 |
Thu 20 Mar 2025
That's Us You Moron! Episode 150
🎙️Episode 150: Fast Eddie Ed Cobleigh—Fighter Pilot & Aviation Adventure Author
Strap in for a high-speed, low-drag episode as we welcome “Fast Eddie” Ed Cobleigh—fighter pilot, weapons instructor…
01:45:46 |
Thu 13 Mar 2025
My Leading Edge Episode 149
This week on So There I Was, Jeff & Jay Moss join us to share their unique journeys as Army attack pilots and men of faith. From the cockpit to the home front, their paths have been shaped by battlef…
02:00:00 |
Thu 06 Mar 2025
You Can Run, But You'll Just Die Tired Episode 148
Buckle up for a wild ride with A-10 Warthog pilots T-Dub and Quintana! From dodging bureaucracy to dodging bullets, these two bring hilarious and jaw-dropping combat stories straight from the cockpit…
01:40:01 |
Thu 27 Feb 2025
It's Like Surfing in the Sky Episode 147
From ‘Worm’ to ‘Wolfy’: A wild ride through a career in Naval Aviaton
What happens when a determined young man with a dream of flying almost misses his shot—only to have fate (and a sharp-eyed Nav…
01:39:36 |
Thu 20 Feb 2025
Don't Get Shot Episode 146
JTAC Combat Stories with Black Rifle Coffee’s JT
This week, So There I Was takes a wild turn as we welcome JT—combat veteran, Air Force JTAC, and co-founder of Black Rifle Coffee Company. Not only…
01:16:31 |
Thu 13 Feb 2025
I'll Ram the Cockpit You Take the Tail Episode 145
Lucky may be the most fitting callsign ever. On September 11, 2001, she and her squadron were caught off guard—just like the rest of the nation. Thrust into an unprecedented mission, they had to adap…
01:58:04 |
Thu 06 Feb 2025
Put a Check Runway Strip Over the Guys You Don’t Want to Kill Episode 144
This week on So There I Was, we sit down with Dan from the Danger Close podcast—an active-duty ATC Tower Controller with a wealth of experience keeping the skies safe.
Dan takes us inside the towe…
01:51:01 |
Thu 30 Jan 2025
Low, Heavy & Slow is No Way to Go Through Life Episode 143
Double-L comes back to chat with us about firefighting from the air! This episode takes an in-depth look at the dangers and challenges of aerial firefighting, featuring returning guest, Double-L. The…
01:17:20 |
Thu 23 Jan 2025
A Pig in Space Episode 142
This week, A-10 pilot Soup shares the untold story of leading the first mission into Afghanistan during Operation Anaconda. Navigating chaotic airspace without deconfliction in a high-stakes “knife-f…
01:55:01 |
Thu 16 Jan 2025
We’re Here - You’re There - Just Clear us Hot! Episode 141
Shyster joins us to talk about flying Marine Attack helicopters after being told by the recruiter, "The Air Force is down the hall." After combat deployments, Shyster found himself at HMX-1 - The Pre…
01:23:01 |
Thu 09 Jan 2025
Best of 2024 - Happy New Year Episode 140
Some of the best stories of 2024. May you have a blessed and happy 2025. We're thrilled you're with us and we only ask that you please share the show with friends. Each chapter of this show lists the…
01:58:35 |
Thu 02 Jan 2025
So There I Was Hangout Episode 139
Welcome to the first ever So There I Was Hangout. Being as it's the holiday week we are publishing this hangout as a show. Sound quality is rough in some parts and it's not a 'smooth' interview... bu…
01:43:35 |
Fri 27 Dec 2024
Hangar Talk Episode 138
This week Fig, RePete & Sticks engage in some hangar talk this week as we had a tech issue preventing our scheduled guest from joining us. Hear us numbskulls recount some of the stories that led us t…
01:38:57 |
Thu 19 Dec 2024
3 Beers In: Are You Guys OK to Fly? Episode 137
Hop aboard for a thrilling second episode with Bātar, packed with stories that will make you laugh, gasp, and question if pilots moonlight as comedians. The adventure kicks off with the baffling “Haw…
01:32:22 |
Thu 12 Dec 2024
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