The Afterburn Podcast

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In this episode, Jeff "Vader" Brandon, Jeff "Bender" Page, and John "Rain" Waters rejoin for a fighter pilot "bro chat" to cover various military topics, including the humorous aspects of military life, the complexities of awards and recognition, the hiring and training processes for fighter pilots, the escalation of global conflicts, and the importance of having clear strategic objectives in military operations.

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In this week’s episode of The Lowdown, John 'Rain' Waters explores the integration of China’s HQ-22 surface-to-air missile system into Serbia’s air defense. Known as the 'Red Banner,' this advanced missile system is capable of targeting aircraft, drones, and cruise missiles with Mach 6 speed and a range of 62 nautical miles.

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2025

Documentary filmmaker Ibrahim Nash’at joins The Afterburn Podcast to share the extraordinary story behind Hollywood Gate, his harrowing year embedded with the Taliban during their rise to power in Afghanistan.

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Documentary filmmaker Ibrahim Nash’at joins The Afterburn Podcast to share the extraordinary story behind Hollywood Gate, his harrowing year embedded with the Taliban during their rise to power in Afghanistan.

Transcribed - Published: 20 December 2024

In this episode of the Afterburn podcast, the hosts discuss the historical context of presidential transitions, focusing on the implications of power shifts in U.S. history. They explore the current dynamics of the Syrian conflict, highlighting the roles of various factions and international interests.

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Captain (Ret) Chad "Vinny" Vincelette, a retired Navy F-14 Tomcat and F/A-18 fighter pilot, to share his experiences during his time in the U.S. Navy.

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Captain (Ret) Chad "Vinny" Vincelette, a retired Navy F-14 Tomcat and F/A-18 fighter pilot, to share his experiences during his time in the U.S. Navy.

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This week in the Lowdown we cover the DF-26 Chinese ICBM, a.k.a the "Guam Express" a.k.a the "Carrier Killer," CIA analyst that leaked documents about Israel's strike on Iran and more.

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2024

This week in the Lowdown we cover the DF-26 Chinese ICBM, a.k.a the "Guam Express" a.k.a the "Carrier Killer," CIA analyst that leaked documents about Israel's strike on Iran and more.

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2024

In this episode of The Lowdown, we dive into the latest military aviation and geopolitical developments. We discuss the Su-57 or rather the T-50 that made an appearance in China, the new Chinese J-35, a cargo fire on a 737 and more.

Transcribed - Published: 15 November 2024

Retired Navy fighter pilot Seamus "Flats" Flatley joins  @AfterburnPodcast  for an episode that dives deep into Naval Aviation.

Transcribed - Published: 8 November 2024

This week we cover North Korean troops in Russia, Israel taking down Iran's S-300 air defense network, and the F-35B crash report.

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In this episode of the Afterburn Podcast, John "Rain" Waters sits down with Jon "Muttley" Behuniak, a seasoned Army aviator

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Join John Waters as he hosts this episode of the Afterburn Podcast with his guest, U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Alex "Malibu" Grandahl.

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In this week's Lowdown we dive into the SA-17 Grizzly, Operation Urgent Fury, F-16 shoots down a Su-34, F-22 Drone nets, and the first Naval ship New Zealand has lost since World War II.

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In this week's episode, we cover various pressing military and aviation stories from an near crash with the Turkish F-16 demo, Su-35 headbutting an F-16, and Su-57 shooting down a Su-70.

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In this week's episode, we cover various pressing military and aviation stories.

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In this episode, Kevin Shipp, a seasoned expert with 16 years of experience at the Y-12 National Security Complex, discusses the critical role of Y-12 in the United States' nuclear deterrence strategy. From disassembling Cold War-era weapons to modernizing the nuclear triad, Kevin provides a behind-the-scenes look at how Y-12 ensures the reliability and safety of America's nuclear arsenal.

Transcribed - Published: 27 September 2024

In this episode, Kevin Shipp, a seasoned expert with 16 years of experience at the Y-12 National Security Complex, discusses the critical role of Y-12 in the United States' nuclear deterrence strategy. From disassembling Cold War-era weapons to modernizing the nuclear triad, Kevin provides a behind-the-scenes look at how Y-12 ensures the reliability and safety of America's nuclear arsenal.

Transcribed - Published: 27 September 2024