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So There I Was
So There I Was” is a weekly aviation podcast and YouTube show featuring true pilot stories from fighter pilots, airline captains, helicopter pilots, and other military and civilian aviators. “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…
Episodes
- So There I Was
Put the Thing on the Thing Episode 118
Bacchus, our first Warthog driver and retired CT ANG Brigadier General shared stories from his extensive career as an A-10 pilot, air traffic controller /…
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For Flying Outloud Episode 117
Named after Scrabble's podcast, this week we feature a dynamic conversation with British Royal Navy Sea Harrier pilot, Scrabble. The episode blends humor…
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Wings of My Father Episode 116
In this episode of "So There I Was," we meet Messman, a former Navy P-3 Naval Flight Officer and a riveting storyteller with experiences that keep you on the…
So There I WasI'll Kick Your Little Pilot @$$ Episode 115
Swede joins us to talk about his Naval Career from The Boat School (USNA) to flying in the Patrol Navy. Some Amazing and hilarious stories are in this week's…
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Accidental Fighter Pilot Episode 114
Hold on to your hats, because this week on So There I Was, we've got a guest who’s practically done it all. Fig and RePete are thrilled to welcome Paco to the…
So There I WasIs That A Trick Question? Episode 113
Cory Crowell, a former curator at the San Diego Air & Space Museum, joins us to share some of the many encounters he had with legends of history and aviation…
So There I WasIt's All Combat Episode 112
Spook joins us to talk about becoming a Marine pilot, Reuniting with Fig after 37 years, Flying the Hornet in the Marines and the Royal Australian Air Force…
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That Escalated Quickly Episode 111
Th is Kemo's hat-trick show as we comes to tell us all about flying CAS (Hint - It's NOT about Close Air Support!)Flying Contract Air Services is a job most of…
So There I WasPulled the Handle! Just Not Very Hard Episode 110
In this episode, we delve into our experiences in the Marine Corps and aviation tales, prompted by guest Dan of the excellent Danger Close Podcast. Subscribe…
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We’re Not Ready You Idiot Episode 109
This week on "So There I Was," join hosts Fig & RePete and special guest Dan from the "Danger Close Podcast" as they embark on a thrilling exploration of a…
So There I WasIt's a Lot Like Yesterday Episode 108
Join us on this week's episode where we sit down with Bill "The Weatherguy" Korbell, a man who’s forecasted everything from monsoons in Thailand to the…
So There I WasBad-Assery & Jack-Assery Episode 107
Join us this week for an engaging conversation with Isaac G. Lee, author of "Hangar 4." This groundbreaking book is the first to detail the Marine Corps'…
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Flying the “B-one” Episode 106
This week buckle up with Grease as he takes us on a high-flying journey through his storied aviation career. From zipping across skies in sleek Saber-Liners…
So There I WasHalfway Around the World in 40 Days Episode 105
This week's guest, KK, hails from East Germany—back when the Berlin Wall was more than just a memory. Believe it or not, flying was nowhere on her radar until…
So There I WasComing Down Like a Gun Safe with a Lot of Guns Episode 104
Disco joins us to share tales from his thrilling experiences—from his days at OCS to piloting the AV-8B Harrier during the Gulf War and teaching both students…
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What's Your Call Sign? Episode 103
Note: Don't miss out on even more laughs! Head over to https://sothereiwas.us/patreon to join and hear two additional hilarious call sign stories not included…
So There I WasWarplane Episode 102
Buckle up for a jaunt through the skies with the dynamic duo Fig & RePete, known to the world as "Co-Horsts," as they prepare to take you on a slightly less…
So There I WasFun in the Mach Loop Episode 101
Episode 101 of our show, "Fun in the Mach Loop," promises a whirlwind of tales with our guest, "Sniper," affectionately also known as "Divot," a seasoned F-15…
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MG NW SAK Episode 100
Welcome to So There I Was episode 100!!! This week's title is short for, My Girlfriend, Now Wife, She’s a Keeper is a testament to persistence, love, and the…
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Naïveté Was a Gift I Was Given Episode 99
Meet retired Marine Drill Instructor "JC," the man who turned terrorizing into an art form for officer candidates dreaming of the skies! In his time, JC wasn't…
So There I WasI Lived! Now I Gotta Do It Again Episode 98
YouTube Pilot Debrief channel creator, Hoover, joins us to talk about Flight School, Flying the F-15 Strike Eagle in Combat, How he got the callsign "Hoover"…
So There I WasI Saw the Ship's Propellers Episode 97
In episode 97 of "So There I Was," Mooch, a former F-14 Rio Extraordinaire, shared gripping aviation experiences from intercepting Iranian P3s to near…
So There I WasHoka 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…
So There I WasYou 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…
So There I WasFins 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…
So There I WasExplaining 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…
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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…
So There I WasTreetop 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…
So There I WasBlues 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…
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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…
So There I WasSmoke 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…
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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…
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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…
So There I WasThe 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…
So There I WasDo 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…
So There I WasDon'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…
So There I WasLogbook 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
So There I WasI 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…
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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…
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1000 Answers and No Questions Episode 76
LtCol. W.R. Spicer, "Sugar" a Marine who rose from the rank of Private to command an AV-8 Harrier Squadron returns to tell us more stories from his amazing…
So There I WasDon't Beat the Olympic Runner, Please! Episode 75
This week on So There I Was, RePete is joined by guest Co-Horst, Sticks whilst Fig vacations in Italy. Dive deep into the exhilarating world of Naval aviation…
So There I WasMattress 1, Harrier 0 Episode 74
In this thrilling episode, we're joined by Fister, an elite Weapons and Tactics Instructor with an incredible story to share. Get ready to soar through the…
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156618, My Old War Horse Episode 73
Prepare for an exhilarating journey on this week's episode of So There I Was, aptly titled "156618, My Old War Horse." Listeners are in for a breathtaking…
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A Bunch of Friggin' Balloons Episode 72
We conclude our visit with Taco as he offers a thrilling account of his adventures; starting with recounting his visit to Iwo Jima on the 50th anniversary of…
So There I WasThey Were Going to Die Anyway Episode 71
Get ready for an episode that's going to take your aviation enthusiasm to new heights! In this episode, we're leaving the ground behind to soar through the…
So There I WasFly Wire: Where's The Rock? Episode 70
Soaring to New Heights with Scott Perdue of "FlyWire": An Episode You Can't Miss! This week we have an electrifying guest: Scott "Gunny" Perdue, the aviation…
So There I WasCompulsive Story Teller Episode: Me Too Mom
Have you ever felt the pull of a compelling story? The kind that stays with you, long after it's been told? Meet Gregg LeFevre, a New Yorker whose storytelling…
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Too Busy for Officer Indoc Episode 69
Doc-Doc joined hosts Fig & RePete for an intriguing episode. A former Navy flight surgeon in a Marine Harrier Squadron, Doc-Doc tells how he became a flight…
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I'm a Caveman Lawyer - I Don't Lie for Free Episode 68
Ready to Dive into an Adventure?** 🚁🎤 Hold onto your headphones, folks, because this episode is jam-packed with laughter, twists, and turns! Ever heard of an…
So There I WasBlancolirio Episode 67
Tune in to this week's episode of "So There I Was" as we navigate the skies with Juan Browne, the mastermind of the Blancolirio Channel on YouTube! Ever…
So There I WasFull Throttle Episode 66
Intake brings listeners on a thrilling journey through his life. From his time as a squadron commander and Blue Angel solo pilot, to his daring work as a…
So There I WasYou Tight Like Onion Episode 65
Onion shares gripping stories from his time as a Marine Fighter / Attack Pilot. He recounts a situation in Iraq where he witnessed the resourcefulness of…
So There I WasYou're Going To Have to Talk Me Out Episode 64
This week's description is short and sweet. One-Eye joined us to talk about becoming a Marine and his career... punctuated by one of the most heroic acts ever…
So There I WasGet the Money First Episode 63
Lawman returns with an action-packed show. Get ready for intriguing stories, heartfelt tributes, and unforgettable moments. Lawman kicks off the show with a…
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Stay In the Ejection Envelope Episode 62
This week Vapor Joins us to talk about his remarkable journey from flight school through his extraordinary career. From the Far East to Desert Storm and…
So There I WasDon't Ever Do That Again Episode 61
Welcome to episode 61 of "So There I Was"! Get ready to be captivated by an extraordinary tale that starts with a group of Vietnam buddies, hunting pheasants…
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White Horse Scotch & Vinegar Episode 60
Lieutenant Colonel "Moose" Lutes, a Marine Helicopter, Fighter and Attack pilot with an incredible career spanning over 20 years joins the Fig & RePete to tell…