Aviation Avenue Podcast

Braden Piscopo

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Welcome to the "Aviation Avenue Podcast"! Each week I will discuss an aviation related topic with a special guest and co-host! Episodes are published Monday’s at 5pm.
About your Host:
I fell in love with aviation ever since my
parents took me to the Miramar Airshow back 2009. I go to a lot of museums including the Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino, CA and Lyon Air Museum in Santa Ana, CA. I admire the speakers, guides, and history! I also enjoy aviation photography using my Canon B500 Camera. You can follow me on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/aviationavenuepod/.

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143 episodes

B-25 Mitchell with Mitch Bertrang

This week on the aviation avenue podcast. We are discussing the North American Aircraft produced medium bomber that was used in World War 2 and was named after Major General Willy Mitchell. That’s right… today we are talking about the B-25 Mitchell. Our special guest is Mitch Bertrang from the Commemorative Air Force. Also. This is episode 121. WOW! We hope you guys enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

42m
Mar 21
Revisited with Chuck Kennedy

This week on the aviation avenue podcast. We are revisiting our B-26 Marauder episode. Returning from that episode is Mr. Chuck Kennedy. We hope you enjoy!

32m
Mar 14
BO-105 Helicopter w/ Aaron Fitzgerald

This week on the aviation avenue podcast. We are discussing the light twin engine aerobatic helicopter developed by German aircraft company Bolkow of Ottobrunn in West Germany. That’s right. Today we are talking about the BO-105 Helicopter. Joining us to help discuss it is Red Bull Air Force pilot Aaron Fitzgerald. We hope you guys enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

32m
Mar 07
F-6F Hellcat w/ Hill Goodspeed

This week on the aviation avenue podcast. We are discussing the American carrier based fighter of WW2 built by Grumman and designed to replace the F-4F Wildcat. That’s right… today we are talking about the F-6F Hellcat. Joining us to discuss this aircraft is Hill Goodspeed. He is an author and editor of articles at the Naval Aviation Museum and is a retired captain in the military. We hope you guys enjoy!

35m
Feb 28
F-8F Bearcat

This week on the aviation avenue podcast. We are discussing the Grumman built aircraft that was used in the Korean War as a carrier-based fighter that was introduced in late WW2. That’s right. Today we are talking about the F-8F Bearcat. We hope you enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

14m
Feb 21
A look back on the AC-47 Spooky!

This week on the aviation avenue podcast. We are looking back at our AC-47 Spooky episode. Returning as our special guest is Robert Rice from the American Flight Museum. We hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braden-piscopo/support

39m
Feb 14
B-1 Lancer w/ Fred Bell

This week on the aviation avenue podcast. We are discussing the Rockwell produced heavy sweep wing supersonic bomber that is used by the US Air Force and is nicknamed "The Bone." That’s right folks. Today we are talking about the B-1 Lancer. Our special guest is the vice chairman of the Palm Springs Air Museum Mr Fred Bell. He joins us to discuss this wonderful aircraft and it’s manufacturer. and wow! This is episode 115. We hope you enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braden-piscopo/support

26m
Feb 07
What it was like filming Top Gun Maverick and taking all the actors up w/ Chuck Coleman

This week on the aviation avenue podcast. We are going to be talking about what it was like to film the movie Top Gun Maverick and take all the actors up. Joining us to help discuss this is Chuck Coleman. He is a test pilot and an Airshow pilot who has logged more than 4,000 hours in his Extra 300L. He talks about taking all the actors up and what it was like to film this wonderful blockbuster. We hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braden-piscopo/support

34m
Jan 31
A look back on the BT-13 Valiant

This week on the aviation avenue podcast. We are going to be looking back at our BT-13 episode. Our special guest returning from that episode is Alex Munro. He gives us a walkaround tour of this wonderful aircraft. (video rights go to him) We hope you guys enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braden-piscopo/support

18m
Jan 24
B-26 Marauder w/ Chuck Kennedy

This week on the aviation avenue podcast. We are discussing Medium Bomber that was produced by Glenn L Martin Aircraft Company in 1941. You guessed it! Today we are talking about the B-26 Marauder. Our special guest joining us today is Chuck Kennedy. He joins us to discuss this wonderful peace of history. We hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braden-piscopo/support

33m
Jan 17
YF-23 Black Widow with Paul Metz

This week on the aviation avenue podcast. We are discussing the Grumman built aircraft designed for the US Air Force. That’s right, today we are talking about the YF-23 Black Widow. Our special guest, Paul Metz. Gives us a detailed walkaround of this wonderful aircraft. We hope you enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braden-piscopo/support

20m
Jan 10
UH-1 Huey w/ Gary Gingrich

This week on the aviation avenue podcast. We are discussing the Vietnam era helicopter produced by bell aircraft company and used by the army and the marines. That’s right, today we are talking about the UH-1 Huey. Our special guest today is Gary Gingrich who flew these during Vietnam. We hope you enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braden-piscopo/support

44m
Jan 03
Happy New Year from the Aviation Avenue Podcast and A look back on the F-5 Freedom Fighter!

Hi everyone, I just wanted to take the time and wish all my wonderful listeners a very Happy New Year. It has certainly been an exciting 2022 for my podcast. I can’t wait to see what 2022 has in store for my podcast. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braden-piscopo/support

31m
Dec 30, 2022
F-82 Twin Mustang w/ Fred Bell

This week on the aviation avenue podcast. We are discussing one of the many night fighters that flew during World War 2 and was built by North American. That’s right, today we are talking about the F-82 Twin Mustang. Joining us to help discuss this is the Vice Chairman of the Palm Springs Air Museum Fred Bell. We hope you enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braden-piscopo/support

18m
Dec 27, 2022
A look back on the A-7 Corsair!

This week on the aviation avenue podcast. We are looking back on our A-7 Corsair episode. Returning as our guest is Fields Richardson. He served in the Navy for 30 years and flew this aircraft. We hope you enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braden-piscopo/support

25m
Dec 20, 2022
OH-6 Little Bird w/ Peter Bales

This week on the aviation avenue podcast. We are discussing the observation aircraft used in the Vietnam War and produced by Hughes. That’s right. We are taking about the OH-6 Little Bird. Our guest on today’s episode is Peter Bales who was a pilot in Vietnam. This is also our first helicopter episode. We hope you guys enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braden-piscopo/support

19m
Dec 13, 2022
F-14 Tomcat with Mike Rabens

This week on the aviation avenue podcast. We are discussing the Grumman produced aircraft that flew for the United States Navy up until 2006. That’s right, today we are taking about the Mighty F-14 Tomcat. Our special guest is former pilot Mike Rabens. He gives us a detailed talk on this wonderful airplane. We hope you enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braden-piscopo/support

20m
Dec 06, 2022
Revisited w/ Jerry Geil

This week on the aviation avenue podcast, we are doing an afternoon performance on the A-6 Intruder. Returning as our guest is retired USMC General Jerry Geil. All video rights go to the Naval Aviation Museum foundation. We hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braden-piscopo/support

32m
Nov 29, 2022
F-104 Starfighter with Dave Groark

This week on the aviation avenue podcast. We are discussing this Mach 2 interceptor that flew for dozen’s of countries and was built by Lockheed aircraft company during the Cold War. That’s right folks. Today we are taking about the F-104 Starfighter. Joining us today is Dave Groark who was a pilot on this aircraft who flew C and D models. We hope you all enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braden-piscopo/support

30m
Nov 22, 2022
AC-47 Spooky with Robert Rice

This week on the aviation avenue podcast. We are discussing the first gunship the U.S. ever invented and was built by Douglas. That’s right, we are talking about the AC-47 Spooky. Our special guest that’s joining us is Robert Rice from the American Flight Museum in Topeka, Kansas. We hope you guys enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braden-piscopo/support

40m
Nov 15, 2022
F-102 Delta Dagger w/ Fred Bell

This week on the aviation avenue podcast, we are discussing the century series aircraft used in the Vietnam War as a fighter interceptor designed and manufactured by convair in the late 1950’s, that’s right. Today we are talking about the F-102 Delta Dagger with special guest, returning once again from the Palm Springs Air Museum is mr. Fred Bell. We hope you enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braden-piscopo/support

30m
Nov 08, 2022
Red Bull Air Races and Airshows with Matt Hall

This week on the aviation avenue podcast, we are discussing the Red Bull Air Races and many other cool topics with special guest, reigning Red Bull Air Race World champion Matt Hall, he joins us to discuss his aviation career, air racing career, and much more. We hope you enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braden-piscopo/support

38m
Oct 25, 2022
100th Episode Special: A look back on the O-1E Birddog with Mark Foster!

This week on the aviation avenue podcast, we have just hit 100 Episodes. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for the support in getting there! In honor of 100, we will be revisiting our episode on the O-1E Birddog. Returning from that episode is the president of Lyon Air Museum Mark Foster. We hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braden-piscopo/support

26m
Oct 18, 2022
A look back on the PBY Catalina!

This week on the aviation avenue podcast, we are going to be looking back on our PBY Catalina episode, returning from that episode is Kevin Parks from the Commemorative Air Force Media. We hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braden-piscopo/support

24m
Oct 11, 2022
A-4 Skyhawk w/ J.T. Starch

This week on the aviation avenue podcast, we are discussing the attack aircraft used in the Vietnam War and produced by Grumman and McDonald Douglas, that’s right folks, today is all about the legendary A-4 Skyhawk with special guest, A-4 Pilot J.T. Starch, we hope you enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braden-piscopo/support

46m
Oct 04, 2022
Revisited w/ Fred Bell

This week on the aviation avenue podcast, we are doing an afternoon performance, our first one in awhile actually, this time on the famous P-26 Peashooter with special guest, returning from that episode is the vice chairman of the Palm Springs Air Museum mr. Fred Bell, we hope you enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braden-piscopo/support

19m
Sep 27, 2022
A-6 Intruder with Jerry Geil

This week on the aviation avenue podcast, we are discussing the attack aircraft produced by Grumman, and used by the Navy and Marines up until 1997. That’s right, today we are talking about the A-6 Intruder with special guest retired US Marine Col Jerry Geil, we hope you enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braden-piscopo/support

33m
Sep 20, 2022
L-5 Sentinel w/ Fred Bell

This week on the aviation avenue podcast. We are discussing the observation aircraft used in the Vietnam War. Today we are talking about the Stinson L-5 Sentinel with special guest coming back yet again. The vice Chairman of the Palm Springs Air Museum mr. Fred Bell. Also, we are inching closer to 100 Episodes. WOW!We hope you enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braden-piscopo/support

20m
Sep 13, 2022
Bonus: Interview with T-33 Ace Maker Airshows Pilot Gregory “Wired” Colyer!

This week on the aviation Avenue podcast we are taking a break from our normal schedule in honor of the Labor Day Holiday, I will be playing an interview I did with Ace Maker Airshows Pilot Gregory “Wired” Colyer, we hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braden-piscopo/support

18m
Sep 05, 2022
F-4F Wildcat with Duane Thiessen

This week on the aviation avenue podcast, we are discussing the world war 2 carrier fighter based aircraft that was used by the US Navy and Royal Navy, and known as the Martlet. Today’s episode is on the Mighty F-4F Wildcat with special guest, president and CEO of the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, Duane Theissen (all rights go to them) We hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/braden-piscopo/support

39m
Aug 30, 2022