The Display Line

Olly and Joey
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Welcome to The Display Line, your front-row seat to all things aviation! Things like air shows and aviation chats and news.

  1. Midlands On Air

    7 HR AGO

    Midlands On Air

    In this episode, we kick things off with the latest updates in space weather and aviation news, covering the stories, forecasts, and developments shaping the skies this week — from solar activity and its possible impacts on communications and aurora viewing, to the latest headlines from across the aviation world. We then head into a special extended interview with Trevor Graham, the Flying Director at Midlands Air Festival. Trevor gives us an inside look at what it takes to organise one of the UK’s most exciting aviation festivals, from coordinating complex flying displays and managing safety operations to working with pilots, display teams, and event organisers behind the scenes. We also discuss what visitors can expect from this year’s event, the challenges involved in putting together a world-class flying programme, and Trevor’s own experiences in the aviation industry. Whether you’re an aviation enthusiast, an airshow regular, or simply curious about how these incredible displays come together, this interview offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes perspective on the passion, planning, and precision that keep the skies alive at Midlands Air Festival. To wrap up the show, we bring you the latest Take Off Thursday announcements and updates, including what’s coming next for the community and the podcast. Strap in and enjoy the episode!

    1hr 35min
  2. Back To The Golden Days

    3 MAY

    Back To The Golden Days

    This week’s episode is a full-throttle ride through the skies and beyond We kick things off with a rapid-fire roundup of the latest in aviation, space, and weather news from the past week—everything from movements in the airshow scene to what’s been happening above the atmosphere, plus a look at the storm systems shaping the skies right now. Then we ease back on the throttle and drift into something more nostalgic… the golden age of airshows. Think roaring jet teams, packed crowd lines, and the kind of displays that made you stop and just feel aviation. But it’s not all rose-tinted—this episode digs into the reality of today’s display circuit and the steady decline of UK airshows, exploring what’s changed, what’s been lost, and whether there’s still hope on the horizon. To wrap it all up, we bring the energy back with Take Off Thursday – Week 11, highlighting standout aircraft, moments, or stories that deserve a spot on the runway of recognition. Whether you’re here for the news, the nostalgia, or that unmistakable sound of jet engines in your imagination, this episode’s got you covered. Strap in.

    1hr 42min
  3. The Heart Of Britain

    26 APR

    The Heart Of Britain

    Today we start of by talking about recent events in the world, from Iran to space and space to weather, we covered it all. We then moved on the The Heart Of Britain being the Red Arrows where Joey discusses how they got him and his family into aviation and Olly discusses previous memories of them. Finally we finish off with Take-off Thursday announcements along with announcements from Hampshire and Midlands Air festivals respectively.

    1hr 32min
  4. Natures Revenge

    19 APR

    Natures Revenge

    In this episode, we kick things off with the latest developments in the ongoing Iran conflict, breaking down what’s happening right now and why it matters globally. From escalating tensions to major disruptions like the Strait of Hormuz situation and continued military activity, we unpack the key headlines and their wider impact. We then head beyond Earth with our space segment, covering the latest mission updates, technological breakthroughs, and everything shaping the future of space exploration. Back on Earth, we move into the world of aviation, discussing recent industry news, aircraft developments, and noteworthy updates from across the skies. Next, we dive into our weather segment, taking a closer look at recent conditions, trends, and standout events affecting different parts of the world. Finally, we wrap things up with exciting airshow announcements, highlighting newly confirmed aircraft appearances and what aviation fans can look forward to in the upcoming display season.

    1hr 57min
  5. To The Moon - Artemis II

    5 APR

    To The Moon - Artemis II

    Today we discuss the recent and so far successful Artemis II mission and all the dynamics around it. Joey informs us on many questions and we both hope you enjoy.

    1hr 29min
  6. A Look Through The Lens - Part 2 (Photography + airshow announcements)

    1 APR

    A Look Through The Lens - Part 2 (Photography + airshow announcements)

    This is part 2 of "A Look Through The Lens" where we discuss our photography careers and futures, our hopes for the podcast and recent airshow aircraft announcements. We hope you enjoy our podcast as its the longest episode yet.

    1hr 35min
  7. A Look Through The Lens - Part 1 (The News)

    30 MAR

    A Look Through The Lens - Part 1 (The News)

    This is Part 1 of "A look through the lens", where we go through recent aviation news and events. Part 2 will have us talking about photography and recent airshow announcements. This is the first time we have had to split an episode into 2 parts, due to the recording being over 3 hours long, it took over 6 hours in total, from rounding up all of the news, to prepping conversation topics. We hope you enjoy this episode, make sure to let us know on our instagram or tiktok if you prefer these longer episodes, as we usually aim for 1 hour total. Part 2 will release on Wednesday 1st April at 8pm.

    56 min
  8. Little Gransden, Big wings

    22 MAR

    Little Gransden, Big wings

    From the latest aviation headlines to exciting new aircraft announcements, this episode dives into what’s shaping the skies right now, plus a look ahead to the Little Gransden Airshow—one of the UK’s most unique grassroots events—breaking down what to expect, why it matters, and why aviation fans won’t want to miss it ✈️

    1hr 8min
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Welcome to The Display Line, your front-row seat to all things aviation! Things like air shows and aviation chats and news.

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  • Creator
    Olly and Joey
  • Years Active
    2k
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Olly and Joey
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