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
Hoka Hey Episode 96
Dive into an electrifying episode of So There I Was, where hosts, Fig, RePete, and Sticks, engage in a riveting conversation with the "Great Tuntini." In this episode, Tuntini returns to share his ex…
01:34:24 |
Thu 29 Feb 2024
You Could Hear the Schrapnel Hit the Airplane Episode 95
This is an incredible week as our guest “Rosie” recalls his experiences growing up on a Kansas farm during the “Dust Bowl” years in the 1930s and going from austere beginnings to enlisting in the Arm…
02:05:06 |
Thu 22 Feb 2024
Fins on Pigs Episode 94
In this riotous saga, a quartet of RePete, Fig, Sticks, and the impossibly chill pilot Ice (who's cooler than a yeti's icebox) - embark on a whirlwind of sky-high shenanigans. Ice, a maestro of the s…
01:57:13 |
Thu 15 Feb 2024
Explaining Space to Neil Armstrong Episode 93
In an engaging episode, Gallo shares more unforgettable tales from his time as a test pilot. He tells of his first time flying a two-seat “T AV-8” marked by a canopy incident that almost ended disast…
01:11:14 |
Thu 08 Feb 2024
Got Me a SAG Card Episode 92
Dive into an extraordinary tale of survival with Guvna as he shares his heart-stopping experience of cheating death by mere milliseconds. From an unassuming start on a routine flight, fate takes a dr…
01:13:51 |
Thu 01 Feb 2024
Treetop Level Across Gabon Episode 91
Fasten your seatbelts and prepare for a high-flying adventure with Kerry McCauley, the intrepid author of "Ferry Pilot" and "Dangerous Flights" as well as star of the Discovery Channel show by the sa…
01:30:37 |
Thu 25 Jan 2024
Blues Brothers Episode 90
Get ready for the finale of our chat with the one and only Gallo! This isn't just any interview - it's a rollercoaster ride through the epic tales of a man who practically became one with his Harrier…
01:26:06 |
Thu 18 Jan 2024
He Cold-cocked Me! Episode 89
Gallo joins us to talk about his time at the Naval Aceademy, why he chose the Marines and only planned to stay in for 4 years, flight school with the Air Force, Flying Phantoms in Combat in Vietnam, …
01:20:26 |
Thu 11 Jan 2024
Smoke in the Tube Episode 88
Join us for an enthralling episode. We delve into the remarkable life story of Butch Rutt, a man of many talents and experiences. A high school dropout turned Navy P-3 Pilot, Rutt's journey is anythi…
01:43:12 |
Thu 04 Jan 2024
So There I Was: Best Stories Ever Part 2 Episode 87
This week we look back at the last 18 months and bring you some of the best of the stories and guests who have graciously spent time with us and shared their stories. We have Chaz, Moose, Bonnie, Fat…
01:58:11 |
Thu 28 Dec 2023
So There I Was: Best Stories Ever Part 1 Episode 86
This week we look back at the last 18 months and bring you some of the best of the stories and guests who have graciously spent time with us and shared their stories. We have Nasty, Capt Royce Willia…
01:45:40 |
Thu 21 Dec 2023
The 5th Day the Ship Blew Up Episode 85
Capt. Dave Dollarhide USN (ret) “Hide” honored us by spending an evening with us talking about his amazing career as a Naval Aviator. Currently the editor of the A-4Ever Skyhawk Journal online at Sky…
01:39:20 |
Thu 14 Dec 2023
Do We Need to Have a Talk? Episode 84
Get ready to soar with laughter in our chat with Sluggo, the ex-E-2C Hawkeye pilot with tales taller than a tail fin! Hear how a Naval Academy Midshipman's mom innocently developed a film roll, givi…
01:46:51 |
Thu 07 Dec 2023
Don't Worry, It's Insured Episode 83
In the dance of skies, Chucker’s tale unfolds,Through starts and stops, his dream he holds.Years, like clouds, drifted in his way,Yet he seized his wings, come what may.
Rating earned, he soared a…
01:26:25 |
Thu 30 Nov 2023
Logbook Entry: Almost Died Today Episode 82
Welcome Chris, whose flight tales we admire,A West Point grad, in Air Cav attire.In skies, his passion did conspire,'Army Training, Sir!' his spirited fire.
At flight school, where challenges soar…
01:32:32 |
Thu 23 Nov 2023
I'm a Frickin' Piñata Episode 81
Join hosts Fig and RePete as they explore the remarkable life of "Jungle," a man whose experiences could fill an action-packed novel. From his beginnings in Navy ROTC to exhilarating missions pilotin…
01:53:50 |
Thu 16 Nov 2023
You Can't Make Me Airsick Episode 80
This week's episode delves into Sal's lifelong passion for aviation. It humorously touches on his military days when Drill Instructors refused to call him 'Marinello,' opting for 'Private Ello' inste…
01:34:20 |
Thu 09 Nov 2023
With Due Regard, You're Cleared Episode 79
This week we're joined by Sticks who dives deep into his adventures with the Coast Guard's MH-65 "Tupper-Wolf", humorously described as "Airwolf meets Tupperware!" He recounts flying in challenging '…
01:03:44 |
Thu 02 Nov 2023
I Went SERE School on Him Episode 78
This week's riveting episode of "So There I Was" podcast, is Episode 78, featuring the incredible "SeaBass." Originally turning away from the Marine Corps, SeaBass shockingly ended up retiring as a M…
01:16:46 |
Thu 26 Oct 2023
Fire Coming Out the Go End Episode 77
Dive into the next episode of "So There I Was" and find yourself entranced by the tales of legendary Marine Harrier pilot, "Sugar." Experience the thrilling moments of aviation as he recounts his vit…
01:08:30 |
Thu 19 Oct 2023
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