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The Aerpod

Hosted by Mitchell Banks · leisure · EN-US

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About this Podcast:

Aviation professionals discussing aviation professions.

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Contact path

Public web form

Booking probability

28%

Guest openness

Selective

80/100
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Questions about The Aerpod

Who hosts The Aerpod?

The Aerpod is hosted by Mitchell Banks. The show has published 18 episodes to date.

What has The Aerpod covered recently?

Recent episodes include "How To Actually Get Ahead In Aviation (with Pilot Annie)" (19 August 2026, 109 minutes), "The Lawyer Who Took On Boeing | Secrets of Aviation Law" (10 June 2026, 103 minutes), and "Airline Hiring Just Changed | What Pilots Need To Know" (20 May 2026, 59 minutes).

How often does The Aerpod publish?

The Aerpod publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 77 minutes across 18 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Aerpod?

Booking probability for The Aerpod is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Aerpod requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Aerpod's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch The Aerpod?

The strongest fits for The Aerpod are Airports & Aviation Services. The Aerpod has a leisure audience.

About the host

Mitchell Banks hosts The Aerpod, a leisure podcast with 18 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #1

    How To Actually Get Ahead In Aviation (with Pilot Annie)

    Aug 19, 20261h 49mS3

    Don't skimp on flight-critical hardware. Find best-in-class ANR with the Lightspeed Zulu 3 using my affiliate link: https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/ref/204/ In this episode of The Aerpod, Mitchell sits down with...

  • Episode #11

    The Lawyer Who Took On Boeing | Secrets of Aviation Law

    Jun 10, 20261h 43mS2

    <p>Don't skimp on flight-critical hardware. Find best-in-class ANR with the Lightspeed Zulu 3 using my affiliate link: https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/ref/204/</p><p>In this episode of The Aerpod, Mitchell sits down...

  • Episode #10

    Airline Hiring Just Changed | What Pilots Need To Know

    May 20, 202659 minS2

    <p>In this episode of The Aerpod, Mitchell sits down once again with Carolynn from PilotResumes.com to break down the current state of airline hiring, why qualified pilots still aren’t getting calls, and the factors...

  • Episode #9

    This Aviation Industry Affects Everything | The Economy of Helicopters

    May 6, 20261h 20mS2

    <p>In this episode of The Aerpod, Mitchell sits down with Halsey Schider, CEO of Sellacopter and North American Aircraft Brokerage, to explore one of the most visible and most overlooked corners of...

  • Episode #8

    The REAL Cost of Private Aviation | A Peek Behind The Curtain

    Apr 22, 20261h 32mS2

    <p>In this episode of The Aerpod, Mitchell sits down with Preston Holland to break down the economics behind private aviation and why so many pilots, owners, and even high-net-worth individuals completely misunderstand...

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  • Episode #7

    The Aviation Career You Weren't Told About | Flight Test Engineer

    Apr 8, 202657 minS2

    <p>In this episode of The Aerpod, Mitchell sits down with former NASA engineer and Test Pilot School graduate Kate Gunderson to talk about what it actually takes to break into (and succeed in) one of the most...

  • Episode #6

    The Hidden Science Behind Aviation Accidents | Human Factors Engineering

    Mar 25, 20261h 28mS2

    <p>In this episode of The Aerpod, Mitchell sits down with Vanesa Miksa, a Human Factors engineer at Boeing and pilot, to break down the hidden science behind how pilots interact with aircraft and why many aviation...

  • Episode #5

    Inside The Most Unforgiving Job In Aviation | Coast Guard Search & Rescue

    Mar 11, 20261h 50mS2

    <p>In this episode of The Aerpod, Mitchell sits down with Russ Torgerson, a retired Coast Guard helicopter pilot and rescue swimmer whose career spanned decades of search and rescue missions at sea. Russ shares what...

  • Episode #4

    Fit to Fly? | Your Health Could Cost You Your Career

    Feb 25, 20261h 10mS2

    <p>Health decline in aviation is common, and most pilots don't notice until it becomes an issue during their medical.<br/><br/>In this episode, I sit down with commercial pilot and pilot fitness coach Josh Ageeb to talk...

  • Episode #3

    Pilot Resumes Matter | Why Qualified Pilots Aren't Being Hired

    Feb 11, 20261h 37mS2

    <p>Airline hiring has shifted and a lot of pilots haven’t caught up.<br/><br/>In this episode, I sit down with resume expert and aviation recruiter Carolynn from pilotresumes.com to talk about what’s really happening...

  • Episode #2

    777 Pilot & DPE Answers YOUR Questions | The Aerpod Q&A

    Jan 28, 202645 minS2

    <p>Austin is back.<br/><br/>After his first appearance became the most-watched full-length episode on The Aerpod, we went straight to the comments and brought him back to answer them.<br/><br/>Austin is a Boeing 777...

  • Episode #1

    A License To Learn | Secrets of Aviation Maintenance

    Jan 14, 20261h 1mS2

    <p>In this episode of The Aerpod, Mitchell sits down with <b>Creighton Johannes</b>, an A&P mechanic and Director of Maintenance who’s worked on everything from light GA aircraft to King Airs, Gulfstreams, and...

  • Episode #6

    Helicopter Careers: From EMT to Oil Rigs

    Dec 10, 202551 minS1

    <p>In this episode of The Aerpod, host Mitchell Banks speaks with Spencer Bailey, a paramedic turned helicopter pilot whose career has spanned emergency medical flights, offshore oil operations, and utility inspection...

  • Episode #5

    Who Makes Aviation Safe? (Not The FAA)

    Nov 26, 20251h 28mS1

    <p>In this episode of The Aerpod, former FAA executive director of aircraft certification Earl Lawrence breaks down how safety, regulation, and innovation actually work inside aviation. Earl shares stories from his time...

  • Episode #4

    The Hidden Job That Keeps Fighter Jets Flying

    Nov 19, 20251h 17mS1

    <p>In this episode of The Aerpod, host Mitchell Banks talks with Julia Rivera, a former KC-10 boom operator and flight engineer whose career bridges both manned and unmanned operations. Julia shares how she found...

  • Episode #3

    Inside The High-Stakes World of Private Jet Sales

    Nov 5, 20251h 1mS1

    <p>In this episode of The AirPod, host Mitchell Banks interviews Colin Dunne, a jet broker with experience in both the US and European markets. They discuss the evolving landscape of private jet sales, including the...

  • Episode #2

    International Cargo Pilot - The Best Job In Aviation?

    Oct 22, 20251h 19mS1

    <p>In this episode, Austin Greenheck shares his journey from learning to fly in Minot, North Dakota, to becoming a first officer on a Boeing 777 freighter. He discusses his diverse flying experiences, including...

  • Episode #1

    Is It Still A Good Time To Become A Pilot?

    Oct 8, 20251h 1mS1

    <p>In this episode of the The Aerpod podcast, host Mitchell Banks speaks with Colton Whitesell, a flight instructor and corporate pilot, about his journey in aviation. They discuss the various pathways to becoming a...

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