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The Merge explores fascinating military aviation stories in a serialized method, telling a single story over multiple episodes of a given season. Featuring the men and women who were there, in the cockpit, The Merge takes the listener deeper, exploring the decisions and unfolding events as they happened. The Merge is a product of BVR Productions ( https://www.bvrpro.com/ ).

Podcast episodes

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After The Merge, Season 1

2021/11/17

The F-5 Tiger pilot and midshipman reunite on this season 1 review to discuss the omitted parts of their interviews and how the mishap still affects them over 13 years later. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-merge/donations

The Merge 1-6: Suge

2021/09/08

Season 1 concludes with a description of the F/A-18 pilot involved in the mid-air collision, Jeremy "Suge" Wise, by his widow, Sonia. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-merge/donations

The Merge 1-5: Swiss Cheese

2021/09/01

This week we continue exploring the June 2008 mid-air collision from the perspective of Sloppy's wingman, "Guido," and the senior aviator airborne that day, "Size." Then the three investigations that follow any major naval aviation mishaps are discussed. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-merge/donations

The Merge 1-4: Wingman

2021/08/25

Last week we learned details of the mid-air collision from the F-5 crew's perspective, on episode 4 we hear from the F/A-18 flight lead, "Stickit," who lost his wingman in the mishap. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-merge/donations

The Merge 1-3: Impact

2021/08/18

This week, Sloppy describes the fateful flight of June 13, 2008 from brief to the mid-air collision to parachuting safely to the desert floor below. Meanwhile, the midshipman in the F-5F Tiger II backseat struggles to maintain consciousness, let alone awareness of events transpiring around him. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-merge/donations

The Merge 1-2: Fallon

2021/08/11

In season one, episode two, we learn a bit more about Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada and the advanced training that takes place there with guests Guido, Sloppy, Stickit, and OTO0L. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-merge/donations

The Merge 1-1: Naval Aviation

2021/08/04

On this first episode of the inaugural season of The Merge, we hear an overview of this season's story and then learn about the state of Naval Aviation in 2008 with retired U.S. Navy Captain Fitz "Dud" Lee. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-merge/donations

The Merge Season 1 Trailer

2021/08/01

An overview of the inaugural season of this new podcast by BVR Productions. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-merge/donations

Podcast reviews

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4.9 out of 5

151 reviews

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Navy Viking 2022/03/01

Excellent!!

Incredibly well produced series on a very difficult topic. Anyone in military aviation will appreciate the thought that went into this. Great job Jel...

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smusparty 2021/10/24

Top notch

More great material brought to you by excellent people! The best of the best.

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pbaloian 2021/09/19

Wonderful

Jello always says it is about the people and for the merge, this is absolute truth. What a wonderful production, a tribute to all, and a story that br...

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Bananajoeboblawlaw123456789 2021/09/12

Captivating

This was put together really well. A super sad story but great to learn from and well told.

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DarkCornerReader 2021/09/09

Incredible Work

Unmatched in its’ category. Deep storytelling, excellent production value, moving soundtrack. The final episode is truly a work of art.

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Waterman1151515 2021/09/02

Great perspective

Great prospective

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fiesta player 2021/08/30

Wow, worth a follow.

Fantastic production and content. What a great addition to the BVR family and a great narrative companion to the more technical Fighter Pilot Podcast....

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Rompals 2021/08/27

5 stars

5/5. TY for the work you do.

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Hornet Plane Captain 2021/08/26

Well Executed Podcast

Speaking as an individual with many years of involvement in Marine Corps aviation, including the loss of a great officer to a midair collision in an F...

★★★★★

bamanda28 2021/08/26

Great story

Very interesting story and as a civilian I’m learning quite a bit!

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