The Afterburn Podcast15 Touko 2023

Bro Chat 12.0

Fighter pilots solving the world’s problems even though no one asked us. Fighter Pilot Bro Chat is a series where we bring interesting guest to talk about current issues, problems, future conflicts, and what we would do if we were in charge but again no one asked us so we will just leave it here. Bro Chat is a collaboration between the Afterburn Podcast and the Kodiak Shack Podcast.

About the Hosts:

John “Rain” Waters – Former F-16 fighter pilot and host of the Afterburn Podcast

Jeff “Vader” Brandon – Former F-16 fighter pilot and turned F-15C fighter pilot

Jeff “Bender” Page – F-35 fighter pilot, formerly F-16 fighter pilot

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