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 Rebel T-7 Canon. You can find my podcast on any podcast platform including Spotify, Soundcloud, and more! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/braden-piscopo/support

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158 episodes

F-4U Corsair (Part 3)

This week on the aviation avenue podcast. We are continuing our F-4U Corsair episode. Joining us to help discuss it is Jim Llano. He is a docent at the Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino, California. We hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/braden-piscopo/support

14m
Jul 11, 2023
Waco YMF-5 w/ Mike Hartman

This week on the aviation avenue podcast. We are discussing the Waco built biplane series that was used as a trainer for the military during the 1930’s. That’s right… today we are talking about the Waco YMF-5. Returning as our guest from the Junkers F-13 episode is Mike Hartman. We hope you guys enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/braden-piscopo/support

18m
Jun 27, 2023
Revisited with Gary Gingrich

This week on the aviation avenue podcast. We are going to be revisiting our UH-1 Huey episode. Returning from that episode is Gary Gingrich. We hope you all enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/braden-piscopo/support

43m
Jun 20, 2023
PV-2 Harpoon w/ Fred Bell

This week on the aviation avenue podcast. We are discussing the Lockheed Martin built aircraft that was used as an anti-submarine patrol bomber during World War 2. That’s right… today we are talking about the PV-2 Harpoon. Our special guest is Fred Bell. We hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/braden-piscopo/support

24m
Jun 13, 2023
Being an airshow announcer w/ Rob Reider

This week on the aviation avenue podcast. We are discussing what it’s like to be an airshow announcer. Joining us to talk about this is airshow announcer and host of the Show Center the Airshow Podcast… Mr. Rob Reider. We hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/braden-piscopo/support

47m
Jun 06, 2023
Junkers F-13 w/ Mike Hartman

This week on the aviation avenue podcast. We are discussing the world’s first all metal transport aircraft that was built by Junkers aircraft company in Germany. That’s right folks… today we are talking about the Junkers F-13. Joining us to help discuss this aircraft is Mike Hartman. He is an employee with WACO Aircraft corporation. We hope you all enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/braden-piscopo/support

21m
May 23, 2023
MQ-9 Sensor Operator training w/ Charles Rodriguez

This week on the aviation avenue podcast. We are discussing what type of training you have to got through to become a sensor operator on the MQ-9 Reaper. Our special guest is Sensor Operator on the MQ-9 and host of the Knuckleheads Podcast Charles Rodriguez. He joins us to talk about the training he’s gone through to become a sensor operator and training that’s required to become a sensor operator on the Reaper. We hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/braden-piscopo/support

26m
May 16, 2023
Mig-15 with Chris Fahey

This week on the aviation avenue podcast. We are discussing the Russian built Korean War jet fighter that achieved high transonic speeds and is called "Fagot" by NATO. That’s right folks… today we are talking about the Mig-15. Joining us is former U.S .Air Force F-16 Fighter Pilot, Current Commercial Airline pilot and warbird pilot Chris Fahey. He joins us to talk about the history and flying pro’s and con’s of this aircraft. We hope you all enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/braden-piscopo/support

17m
May 09, 2023
A look back on the A-4 Skyhawk!

This week on the aviation avenue podcast. We will be looking back at our A-4 Skyhawk episode with J.R. Starch. We hope you guys enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/braden-piscopo/support

44m
May 02, 2023
Revisited with Aaron Fitzgerald

This week on the aviation avenue podcast. We are going to be revisiting are episode on the BO-105 Helicopter. Our special guest returning from that episode is Aaron Fitzgerald. Who is a pilot for the Red Bull Air Force and is a former Army Paratrooper. We hope you guys enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/braden-piscopo/support

33m
Apr 25, 2023
Bonus: Interview with airshow performer Anthony Oshinuga!

In this bonus episode. I will be playing an interview I did with airshow performer Anthony Oshinuga on April 15th, 2023. We chatted about many different things including how he trains for airshow season and much more. Hope you all enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/braden-piscopo/support

28m
Apr 22, 2023
Marchetti S-211 w/ Chris Koelzer

This week on the aviation avenue podcast. This is our final episode of military trainers month 2023, and in honor of it. We will be talking about the Marchetti S-2111. Joining us to help discuss it is Chris Koelzer. We hope you guys enjoy!

30m
Apr 18, 2023
PT-19 Cornell with Fred Bell

This week on the aviation avenue podcast. We are discussing the Primary Trainer that was built by Fairchild and used in World War 2. That’s right… today we are discussing the PT-19 Cornell. Joining us to help discuss it is Fred Bell. Who was are guest from last weeks episode. We hope you guys enjoy!

28m
Apr 11, 2023
T-34 Mentor w/ Fred Bell

This week on the aviation avenue podcast. We are starting off Military Trainers Month 2023 with a discussion on the American propeller-driven, single engine, military trainer based off the Beechcraft Model 35 Bonanza. That’s right… today we are talking about the T-34 Mentor. Joining us to help talk about it is the vice chairman of the Palm Springs Air Museum Mr. Fred Bell. (Video rights go to the Palm Springs Air Museum) We hope you guys enjoy!

21m
Apr 04, 2023
A-10 Thunderbolt w/ Cody "Shiv" Wilton

This week on the aviation avenue podcast. We are discussing the Fairchild Republic produced aircraft that is the ultimate gold standard for close air-support missions. You guessed it… today we are talking about the A-10 Thunderbolt, or commonly known as… the Warthog. Our special guest to help talk about it is former A-10 Demonstration Team Pilot Major Cody "Shiv" Wilton. We hope you guys enjoy!

48m
Mar 28, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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, 2023
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