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The F-14 Tomcast is the biweekly internet radio show dedicated to the Grumman F-14 Tomcat and the amazing men and women who flew, fixed, fought, and loved her. Hosted by a former F-14 pilot and RIO duo who combined have well over 30 years, 5,000 hours, and 1,000 carrier landings in the Tomcat, episodes will feature experienced guests who will explain the F-14's full career from early development on episode 1 to episode 26 one year later on the beloved fighter's retirement. The F-14 Tomcast is part of the Air Combat Experience brought to you by BVR Productions ( https://www.bvrpro.com/ ).

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Air Show Demo

2022/06/21

Incredible stories tell you what it took to qualify for the Tomcat demonstration team, and memorable experiences flying air shows in the powerful F-14D, told by a pilot and RIO team who flew before millions. Includes exciting announcements about the F-14 Tomcast! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

"Speed & Angels" -- the Movie

2022/06/07

We interview one of the pilots profiled in the film, Meagan Flannigan (who was then Meagan Varley), and the fighter pilot who originated the idea and worked tirelessly to see it to completion, Paco Chierici. Get the full story on what many consider to be the best Tomcat movie – Speed & Angels. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

"Top Gun" -- the Movie

2022/05/24

Former F-14 pilots “Bozo” Abel and “Smegs” Semcken share their first-person recollections of the challenges and successes that helped make “Top Gun” an iconic film. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Adversaries: Tomcats vs Kfirs

2022/05/10

Former F-14 and adversary pilot “BB” Brauer tells us about the Navy adversary program and two of its wily assets, the A-4 Skyhawk and F-21 Kfir, and how the Tomcat could win dogfights. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Aviation Electronics Technicians (ATs)

2022/04/26

Two former F-14 radar technicians give us the inside story on keeping the Tomcat’s radar in fighting shape and share unbelievable repair techniques and pranks they played on each other. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kosovo

2022/04/12

Retired Rear Admiral Dell “Snapper” Bull gives an exciting and sometimes surprising account of the F-14’s debut as a precision strike fighter during combat operations in Kosovo in 1999. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

F-15 vs F-14: Exchange Tour

2022/03/29

A USAF F-15C pilot discusses the F-14 based on his exchange tour flying the Tomcat. Entertaining comparison of the aircraft, squadron environment, and more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

LANTIRN

2022/03/15

Adapting the LANTIRN system to the F-14 gave the program new life and turned the Tomcat into a premiere strike-fighter. Former F-14 RIO Dave “HeyJoe” Parsons was a key member of the team that pulled off this feat; he describes how it happened. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

F-14 Barricade

2022/03/01

Pager and Rico – former Tomcat pilot and RIO – describe their night barricade recovery during a deployment: they got into the situation, how they prepared for this unusual approach, and what it was like flying into a giant net at 150 mph! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Desert Storm

2022/02/15

A former F-14 pilot and RIO share their experiences in Operation Desert Storm with VF-84: preparations, combat missions, and more. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

F-14D Combat Systems

2022/02/01

Combat-experienced F-14D RIO “Fun” Mhley goes in-depth discussing the improved radar, infrared search/track, and other systems that made the D-model the ultimate Tomcat. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

TARPS

2022/01/18

The F-14’s TARPS reconnaissance system filled a critical need for intelligence. Two RIOs and a technical expert (LDO) describe the missions, the pod, and the program. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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201 reviews

cbspock 2022/06/01

Who doesn’t love the tomcat?

What a great retrospective on the F-14 Tomcat from the pilots and rios that flew and fought in it. I love the discussions in each episode. It is also...

Liberty tavern 2022/04/30

ATs episode 👍🏼

Big fan of the podcast, love all the episodes. As a former airframer in a VS squadron, I really appreciated hearing the stories from your recent episo...

cskust 2022/04/28

Awesome!

Love what you guys do Bio and Crunch, keep up the good work!

SmittyMan5679 2022/03/29

Excellent

Bio and Crunch do an excellent job of educating you about the Tomcat and her crews

vidjor12 2022/02/28

F-14 Tomcast !!!

Awesome podcast!!! Great content about a historical and iconic airplane. Really enjoying the F-14 Tomcast.

Sean Melchionda 2022/03/01

Need to provide more explanation

I’m not sure who the intended audience is for this podcast but I think that if the audience is anything other than F14 pilots that the story telling w...

SCREW U 2 2022/01/20

F-14 pod Cast

One of the best out there. Stories are great! As a Marine flight mech I would love to hear the maintenance side of it biggest grips.

DomenicoDG1 2022/01/10

Great great podcast.

Great intro, gets me fired up. Excellent interviewing skills. Tells very important stories that are valuable insights into the experience of American...

Jeffcatwinters 2022/01/04

Completely brilliant!

This is one of those rare podcasts that combines two fantastic hosts with guests that spin some of the best stories I’ve ever heard. Do you like techn...

ALD_Podcast_Listener 2021/11/14

You want to write it down…

Every so often a podcast comes along that you really would like to have a transcript of. It’s a real treat to hear from people in various roles, and t...

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