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Hosted by Beth Bailey and Mitch Parmentier · history · EN · 58 episodes
A podcast devoted to the history of aviation, told by the aviators who were in the cockpit. Lifting the curtain on fighter pilot culture, life in the squadron, important moments in Naval history, and the legendary aviators whose stories live on long after they departed for the great O-Club in the sky.
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Signup to Generate a PitchA podcast devoted to the history of aviation, told by the aviators who were in the cockpit. Lifting the curtain on fighter pilot culture, life in the squadron, important moments in Naval history, and the legendary aviators whose stories live on long after they departed for the great O-Club in the sky.
The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living is hosted by Beth Bailey and Mitch Parmentier. The show has published 58 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Task Force 20's 2003 Iraq Operations - Part 2 - The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living" (20 October 2026, 75 minutes), "Task Force 20's 2003 Iraq Operations - Part I - The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living" (13 October 2026, 85 minutes), and "Lt. Gen. John Bradley - Part 3 - The F-16, Pentagon years - The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living" (6 October 2026, 90 minutes).
The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 60 minutes across 58 episodes.
Booking probability for The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living are Defense & International Affairs. The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living has a history audience.
Beth Bailey and Mitch Parmentier hosts The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living, a history show with 58 episodes published.
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The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living
Welcome to the Fighter Pilots’ Guide to Living. Today’s guests are four outstanding veterans who took part in Task Force 20, the set of daring missions that comprised the initial invasion of Iraq in 2003. Keith 'Grumpy'...
The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living
Welcome to the Fighter Pilots’ Guide to Living. Today’s guests are four outstanding veterans who took part in Task Force 20, the set of daring missions that comprised the initial invasion of Iraq in 2003. Keith 'Grumpy'...
The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living
Welcome to the Fighter Pilots’ Guide to Living. Today’s guest is retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John 'Coach' Bradley.In the third and final episode about his military career, John talks about his transition to the...
The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living
Welcome to the Fighter Pilots’ Guide to Living. Today’s guest is retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John 'Coach' Bradley.In the second episode about his military career, John talks about his T-38 training years and the...
The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living
Welcome to the Fighter Pilots’ Guide to Living. Today’s guest is retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John 'Coach' Bradley.In the first episode about his military career, John talks about the experience of losing his brother...
The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living
Welcome to the Fighter Pilots’ Guide to Living. Today’s guest is retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Mark 'Sluggo' Hasara. In the fifth and final episode about his military career, Sluggo talks about standing up the Tanker...
The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living
Welcome to the Fighter Pilots’ Guide to Living. Today’s guest is retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Mark 'Sluggo' Hasara. In the fourth episode about his military career, Sluggo talks in detail about operating during...
The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living
Welcome to the Fighter Pilots’ Guide to Living. Today’s guest is retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Mark 'Sluggo' Hasara. In the third episode about his military career, Sluggo talks in detail about operating during the...
The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living
Welcome to the Fighter Pilots’ Guide to Living. Today’s guest is retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Mark 'Sluggo' Hasara. In the second episode about his military career, Sluggo talks about how systems had to be revised to...
The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living
Welcome to the Fighter Pilots’ Guide to Living. Today’s guest is retired Commander Jerry 'Ribit' Merritt. In the third and final episode about his military career, Ribit takes us through his time in the adversary...
The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living
Welcome to the Fighter Pilots’ Guide to Living. Today’s guest is retired Commander Jerry 'Ribit' Merritt. In the second episode about his military career, Ribit takes us through his time in the F-14 Tomcat, flying in...
The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living
Welcome to the Fighter Pilots’ Guide to Living. Today’s guest is retired Commander Jerry 'Ribit' Merritt. In the first episode about his military career, Ribit takes us through his time as a pilot in the F-8 Crusader...
The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living
Welcome to the Fighter Pilots’ Guide to Living. Today’s guest is retired Lieutenant Commander Jon 'Hooter' Schreiber. In the fifth and final episode about his military career, Hooter talks about his transition into the...
The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living
Welcome to the Fighter Pilots’ Guide to Living. Today’s guest is retired Lieutenant Commander Jon 'Hooter' Schreiber. In the fourth episode about his military career, Hooter tells stories about his time in the F-14...
The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living
Welcome to the Fighter Pilots’ Guide to Living. Today’s guest is retired Lieutenant Commander Jon 'Hooter' Schreiber. In the third episode about Hooter's military career, we discuss his transition to being an instructor...
The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living
Welcome to the Fighter Pilots’ Guide to Living. Today’s guest is retired Lieutenant Commander Jon 'Hooter' Schreiber. In the second episode about Hooter's military career, we discuss flying the F-4 Phantom during the...
The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living
<p>Welcome to the Fighter Pilots’ Guide to Living. Today’s guest is retired Captain Dan 'Darth' Cain. In the third episode about his illustrious career, we talk about life aboard the carrier in the days when your state...
The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living
<p>Welcome to the Fighter Pilots’ Guide to Living. Today’s guest is retired Captain Dan 'Darth' Cain. </p><p>In the second episode about his illustrious career, we talk about his transition to the F-14 Tomcat...
The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living
<p>Welcome to the Fighter Pilots’ Guide to Living. Today’s guest is retired Captain Dan 'Darth' Cain. In the first episode about Darth's career, we discuss his Vietnam War experience as a Marine Corps infantryman and...
The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living
<p>Welcome to the Fighter Pilots’ Guide to Living. Today, we're talking about the Maverick Act, and the news that three beloved F-14 Tomcats are being brought out of the boneyard to be returned to the...
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Representative of Oregon's District 20 in the House of Representatives, University of British Columbia
United States Navy
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