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
DOOM Club Episode 136
Join us on this exhilarating episode as we dive into the gripping tales of “Bātar,” a Marine Corps F-4 Phantom RIO who recounts his heart-pounding experiences in the skies over Vietnam. From navigati…
01:54:02 |
Thu 05 Dec 2024
Oh $#¡+! Two's Hit! Episode 135
Retired USAF Col. “KC” shared incredible moments from her journey as an A-10 pilot, showcasing bravery, determination, and grit.
Some highlights include:
The Lucky Rabbit’s Foot and a Baghdad M…
01:43:58 |
Thu 28 Nov 2024
Look At That Mustache! You Can Trust That Guy Episode 134
Join us for part two with RobRoy! Hear about his Naval Academy days, life aboard a carrier, landing a C-2 Greyhound, his YouTube channel, FlyBuyer.com, and his final Navy tour. Don’t miss this engagi…
01:03:59 |
Thu 21 Nov 2024
Pissed Off the Skipper Episode 133
Rob Roy’s path to becoming a Navy pilot started with inspiration from watching Top Gun as a child. Coming from a non-military background, he navigated the path to military aviation on his own, attend…
00:46:37 |
Thu 14 Nov 2024
Balls-13 Episode 132
General Jay shares an intense aviation experience during Desert Storm. While on a KC-135 mission, his aircraft suddenly rolled sharply left and right, resulting in the detachment of two engines. The …
01:20:13 |
Thu 07 Nov 2024
You Can’t Just Pull Over on a Cloud Episode 131
In this episode, G. brings listeners along a remarkable journey from piloting the A-10 Warthog to operating drones in combat. One story that stands out is the transition to remotely piloted aircraft …
01:05:49 |
Thu 31 Oct 2024
It Has To Be 10% Truth Episode 130
RePete and Fig are joined by “G,” a highly experienced pilot who instructed in both the T-37 and T-38, flew the A-10 Warthog (Thunderbolt), and operated the Reaper. She shares her remarkable journey …
00:58:28 |
Thu 24 Oct 2024
I'm Going Back to Get My Nametag Episode 129
Bart shares the thrilling journey of his military service, beginning with a long flight from Japan to Saudi Arabia due to overflight restrictions. He humorously recalls the camaraderie and memorable …
01:16:12 |
Thu 17 Oct 2024
They Love You Until You Punt One Into the Stands Episode 128
Bart takes us through some gripping moments from his Marine Corps career, starting with his during a change of command in Iraq. He talks about using the advanced Targeting Pod, known as the Litening …
00:46:21 |
Thu 10 Oct 2024
I Didn’t Do It Episode 127
In this episode, we speak with Bart, a retired two-star general and Harrier pilot, as he shares his incredible journey from discovering his passion for aviation through ROTC to his experiences in the…
00:40:09 |
Thu 03 Oct 2024
Beautiful… Just ƒµ¢√¡π§ Beautiful Episode 126
This week on So There I Was, we continue our conversation with retired Marine Colonel and aviator extraordinaire, Baron. He shares how his career progressed after his initial experiences in the Irani…
00:41:47 |
Thu 26 Sep 2024
I Hit Everything but the Tiger Episode 125
Baron joins us to tell of a harrowing story of survival during his first tour in Vietnam. After an engine exploded mid-flight, shrapnel tore through the aircraft, leaving the crew struggling to maint…
00:58:53 |
Thu 19 Sep 2024
Flying to Extremes Episode 124
Dominique Prinet, author and legendary bush pilot, recounts his harrowing experiences navigating the remote and unforgiving Canadian Arctic. Born in France just prior to World War II, Prinet’s passio…
01:48:51 |
Thu 12 Sep 2024
A Stunned Mullet Episode 123
We’re thrilled to have Beef join us to share his incredible journey. From his formative days at Annapolis, where his roommate ‘Swede’ (featured in episode 115) introduced him to his sister, to his pa…
01:19:30 |
Thu 05 Sep 2024
Double Ugly Episode 122
This week features guest S.A.M., a Marine F-18 pilot with an impressive and unconventional career. 'Sam' shares stories from his time in the Marine Corps, including his journey from having a ground c…
01:30:11 |
Thu 29 Aug 2024
I Could Teach a Monkey to Fly in 2 Months Episode 121
We're Baaack! So There I Was—the podcast where the stories are real, and sometimes, the lessons come from unlikely sources. Like this week’s gem: ever been told that even a monkey could do your job? …
01:51:51 |
Thu 22 Aug 2024
The Boss is HAM'N Episode 120
So There I Was - It’s how ALL Great Aviation Tales Begin… This is a replay of episode 28: The Boss is HAM’N - Listen to Lawman and learn what it’s like to be a Blue Angel - from the camaraderie to th…
01:23:13 |
Thu 15 Aug 2024
Your Going to Have to Talk Me Out Episode 119
So There I Was - It’s how ALL Great Aviation Tales Begin… This is episode 119. This is a replay of episode 64 - You’re Going to Have to Talk Me Out. This tells the tale of how ‘One-Eye’ extricated hi…
01:34:24 |
Thu 08 Aug 2024
Put the Thing on the Thing Episode 118
Bacchus, our first Warthog driver and retired CT ANG Brigadier General shared stories from his extensive career as an A-10 pilot, air traffic controller / supervisor and a major airline pilot. Learn …
01:30:34 |
Thu 01 Aug 2024
For Flying Outloud Episode 117
Named after Scrabble's podcast, this week we feature a dynamic conversation with British Royal Navy Sea Harrier pilot, Scrabble.
The episode blends humor, aviation tales, and insights into the lif…
01:39:11 |
Thu 25 Jul 2024
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