Make the Donuts

A behind-the-scenes look at airline leadership, pilot hiring, and building a career at a major airline! ✈️ Alan Johnson shares his journey from Army aviator to Vice President of Flight Operations at American Airlines...

A closer look at today’s airline hiring slowdown—and what it really means for your aviation career. ✈️ Why the current slowdown reflects shifting market conditions, not a simple end to pilot demand and how long-term...

<p>A closer look at today’s airline hiring slowdown—and what it really means for your aviation career.</p><p><br>✈️ Why the current slowdown reflects shifting market conditions, not a simple end to pilot demand and how...

<p><br>In the season finale of Make the Donuts, Eric Sabiston sits down with legendary Marine Corps Captain Dale Dye — the man who changed how Hollywood portrays war. From Platoon to Saving Private Ryan and Band of...

<p>Chris “Chowdah” Hill didn’t just command a ship—he commanded floating cities of steel, power, and people. As a naval aviator who rose to the rare distinction of leading not one but two U.S. aircraft carriers, Captain...

<p>Rob Gregory built his career at the center of modern publishing, leading some of the most iconic brands in media. He helped launch Travel + Leisure Golf during the Tiger Woods boom, served as publisher of Rolling...

<p>Mark Greaney is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Gray Man series and co-author of seven Tom Clancy novels, including three written after Clancy’s passing. His acclaimed work has reached global...

<p>Cary Rickoff is a former U.S. Navy fighter pilot and a proud member of the Blue Angels, the elite flight demonstration team known for their precision, skill, and patriotism. With a background flying the F/A-18 and a...

<p>What does it take to fly critical patients across cities, highways, and helipads — and make life-or-death decisions midair? In this episode, Erik Sabiston sits down with veteran HEMS pilot and former naval aviator...

<p>Kit Darby shares how he went from an Army fixed-wing pilot to a United Airlines captain and top industry mentor. He talks about choosing seniority over loyalty, surviving furloughs, and helping thousands of pilots...

<p>In this episode, we’re joined by Susan Malerstein-Watkins, a longtime friend and one of Hollywood’s top Script Supervisors!</p><p><br></p><p>We dive deep into the vital (and often overlooked) role of the script...

<p>In this episode we’re joined by Tony Dokoupil, CBS Broadcast Journalist and Author of ‘The Last Pirate’.</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss how growing up with a father in the drug business changed his life, and transformed...

<p>Welcome to the first episode of Make the Donuts, a show where I interview people from a variety of professions on their journey to success!</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I am joined by my great friend, host of...