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Test Pilot Episode 3: Developmental Test

Episode 3 of the Test Pilot Series has Sunshine interviewing Dan “TOFU” Price, LCDR, USN (ret). These two patch wearers discuss Weapon Developmental Test and Evaluation.

SM-2; Part 1 with Sunshine and Roger

In a reversal of roles, our host Brian ‘Sunshine’ Sinclair interviews Authentic Media’s own Scott ‘Roger’ Chafian on the Standard Missile. ‘Rogers’ background as an Aegis

The Supersonic Bone: Episode 2 The Requirements and Development of the B-1A.

In Episode 2 of the Supersonic Bone ‘Roger’ and ‘Prime Time’ discuss the requirements and development of the B-1A. Conceived as a replacement for the 1950’s designed B-52

F-16 Viper: Episode 2

In this episode of Viper Bites Our host Scott Chafian speaks with Mike ‘Hilts’ Hilton about the early versions of the F-16. ‘Hilts’ has flown all Air Force versions of th

F-16 Viper: Episode 1

In this episode of Viper Bites: The F-16 Show, host Scott Chafian speaks with Mike "Pako" Benitez about the history and development of the F-16 fighter jet. The conversat

F-22 Raptor's Sky-High Takedown: The Inside Story of the Chinese Intelligence Balloon

In this episode Scott is back with Andrew “Scar” Van Timmeren, our retired F-22 Raptor pilot to discuss the now infamous Chinese balloon shoot down. But beyond a play by

F-35 Lightening II: Episode 2

In this episode of the F-35 Series host Steve Davies from the 10 Percent True podcast continues his discussion with John ‘Press’ Wheeler. Conversation focuses on the F-35

Test Pilot Episode 2: Operational Test

In Episode 1 you learned about how the Rhino was taken from concept reality as an aircraft, now listen to Sunshine and guest Snake discuss the Rhino’s journey to becoming

The Supersonic Bone: Episode 1

In our inaugural episode of The Supersonic Bone, Scott ‘Roger’ Chafian and Author Ken Katz set the stage on why the B-1 was needed. Starting from string and fabric aircra

The AIM-9

In this podcast episode, Scott "Roger" Chaffee and Brian "Sunshine" Sinclair provide a comprehensive overview of the AIM-9 missile, also known as the Sidewinder. They dis

160th SOAR

In this episode of the Special Operations series, Brian “Casmo” Harris interviews friend and MH-6 Little Bird pilot Gabe Saldana. Gabe was a member of the 160th Special O

Author Debrief: Red Eagles with Steve Davies

In this episode of the "Authentic" podcast, host Scott "Roger" Chafian interviews author Steve Davies about his book "Red Eagles: America's Secret MiGs". They discuss Ste

F/A-18 Super Hornet Block III

The iconic F/A-18 Super Hornet, or Rhino, star of Top Gun: Maverick has been the cornerstone of US Carrier aviation for two decades. Though a veteran this classic still h

Air Boss Episode 4: Shooters

Hosts Crunch and Flash are back with the Air Boss series to talk about “Shooters” the men and women catapult officers responsible for making the final checks prior to lau

Air Boss Episode 3: Pri-Fly

You’ve heard Flash and Crunch explain how things work on the flight deck, but do you know why? In today’s exciting episode Crunch and Flash describe the workings of Pri-F

The F-15EX

In this podcast episode, "Pako" joins "Roger" discusses the history and evolution of the F-15 fighter jet. He explains how the F-15 was developed in response to the Sovie

Air Boss E2: Flight Deck (Part 2)

In this thrilling episode of Air Boss, hosts Crunch and Flash delve deeper into the world of flight deck operations, offering unique insights and anecdotes from their own

Test Pilot Episode 1: Super Hornet Chief Test Pilot

You’ve probably seen and enjoyed Top Gun: Maverick, and reveled along with audiences at Maverick’s heart stopping Mach 10 speed run but did you even wonder what his real-

Air Boss Episode 2: Flight Deck (Part 1)

In this thrilling episode of Air Boss, hosts Crunch and Flash delve deeper into the world of flight deck operations, offering unique insights and anecdotes from their own

Air Boss Episode 1: Ford vs. Nimitz

Air Boss is a 5 part series describing the fascinating and complex world of the US Navy carrier air department. You know the difference between a Rhino and a Growler but