All Fire No Smoke Podcast

All Fire No Smoke Podcast
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Hosted by Col. Merryl Tengesdal (USN, USAF, ret.) and Lt. Col. Caroline Jensen (USAF, ret.), AFNS is an unfiltered conversation between two trailblazing military aviators who share their unique experiences in combat, reconnaissance, and demonstration flying. Through personal stories & even more laughter, they explore the challenges of balancing leadership, motherhood, and work/life balance in the military while offering insights for those transitioning from military to civilian life.Strap in because this series gets into the nitty gritty - and we can assure you, it's all fire and no smoke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Nicole Malachowski: Barriers Broken | Pt. 2

    10/24/2025

    Nicole Malachowski: Barriers Broken | Pt. 2

    Nicole Malachowski, the first woman Thunderbird pilot, joins to share her remarkable journey of resilience and leadership. She opens up about breaking barriers in the military, honoring the legacy of the WASP, facing censorship, and the power of mentorship, authenticity, and allies in driving change. Views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts. All episodes are recorded with permission. © 2025 All Fire No Smoke Podcast. All rights reserved. For media inquiries, guest submissions, or more information, visit https://shows.acast.com/all-fire-no-smoke-podcast This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered official advice or endorsement. Contact us: allfirenosmoke.podcast.com Instagram: @allfirenosmoke.podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min
  2. Nicole Malachowski: Barriers Broken | Pt. 1

    10/17/2025

    Nicole Malachowski: Barriers Broken | Pt. 1

    Nicole Malachowski, the first woman Thunderbird pilot, joins to share her remarkable journey of resilience and leadership. She opens up about breaking barriers in the military, honoring the legacy of the WASP, facing censorship, and the power of mentorship, authenticity, and allies in driving change. Views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts. All episodes are recorded with permission. © 2025 All Fire No Smoke Podcast. All rights reserved. For media inquiries, guest submissions, or more information, visit https://shows.acast.com/all-fire-no-smoke-podcast This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered official advice or endorsement. Contact us: allfirenosmoke.podcast.com Instagram: @allfirenosmoke.podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min

  3. 10/10/2025

    Heather Fox: Fill Your Shoes | Pt.2

    In Part 2 of our conversation, our hosts continue exploring Heather 'Princess' Fox’s journey and her connection to Merryl. Building on last week’s insights, Heather dives deeper into leadership communication—sharing advanced strategies for leading large teams toward bold goals, while staying grounded, authentic, and human throughout the process. Views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts. All episodes are recorded with permission. © 2025 All Fire No Smoke Podcast. All rights reserved. For media inquiries, guest submissions, or more information, visit https://shows.acast.com/all-fire-no-smoke-podcast This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered official advice or endorsement. Contact us: allfirenosmoke.podcast.com Instagram: @allfirenosmoke.podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min
  4. Heather Fox: Fill Your Shoes | Pt. 1

    10/03/2025

    Heather Fox: Fill Your Shoes | Pt. 1

    This week, our hosts explore the inspiring journey of Heather 'Princess' Fox and her unique connection to Merryl. Heather shares powerful insights on leadership communication, offering practical strategies for guiding large teams toward ambitious goals—while staying authentic, approachable, and human every step of the way. Views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts. All episodes are recorded with permission. © 2025 All Fire No Smoke Podcast. All rights reserved. For media inquiries, guest submissions, or more information, visit https://shows.acast.com/all-fire-no-smoke-podcast This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered official advice or endorsement. Contact us: allfirenosmoke.podcast.com Instagram: @allfirenosmoke.podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  5. Amber Brierly: S.I.C. - Special Live Episode

    09/26/2025

    Amber Brierly: S.I.C. - Special Live Episode

    In this episode of All Fire No Smoke, Dragon Lady Merryl Tengesdal sits down with CFI and business jet pilot, and entrepreneur Amber Brierly for a wide-ranging conversation about aviation, community, and the fundamentals of flying — recorded in the unique setting of a Falcon 7X cabin (because why not?) Amber shares her journey from growing up in New Zealand to becoming a U.S. citizen and building a career in business aviation and general aviation. Together, Merryl and Amber explore the challenges of transitioning between different aircraft types, the critical importance of stick-and-rudder skills in the age of automation, and what it takes to navigate unconscious bias and find your confidence in the cockpit. This episode is both a technical and emotional look at what it means to fly — and why community, mentorship, and emotional intelligence are as vital as flight hours. Views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts. All episodes are recorded with permission. © 2025 All Fire No Smoke Podcast. All rights reserved. For media inquiries, guest submissions, or more information, visit https://shows.acast.com/all-fire-no-smoke-podcast This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered official advice or endorsement. Contact us: allfirenosmoke.podcast.com Instagram: @allfirenosmoke.podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  6. Decide to Rise

    09/05/2025

    Decide to Rise

    In our State-of-the-State Mid-Season Check-In, hosts Caroline "Blaze" Jensen and Merryl "Dragon Lady" Tengesdal share personal updates, discuss the challenges of navigating current events, and emphasize the importance of self-care and resilience. They reflect on their experiences in the military, the impact of small interactions, and the significance of personal growth. Views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts. All episodes are recorded with permission. © 2025 All Fire No Smoke Podcast. All rights reserved. For media inquiries, guest submissions, or more information, visit https://shows.acast.com/all-fire-no-smoke-podcast This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered official advice or endorsement. Contact us: allfirenosmoke.podcast.com Instagram: @allfirenosmoke.podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  7. Ryan "Motor" Riley: Trust Over Noise | PART 2

    06/14/2025

    Ryan "Motor" Riley: Trust Over Noise | PART 2

    Fighter Pilots on Merit, Mentorship, and the DEI Debate In this episode, Ryan “Motor” Riley and Caroline “Blaze” Jensen—former Thunderbirds, combat pilots, and longtime wingmen—get real about diversity, equity, and inclusion in military aviation in their experiences flying together and the careers that followed. Drawing from deployments, flight training, and years in elite squadrons, they explore what truly matters in building a lethal, unified force: trust, mentorship, and performance under pressure. From challenging assumptions to advocating for a wide talent pipeline without lowering standards, Merryl, Motor, and Blaze offer an unfiltered take on what diversity should look like in high-stakes environments—and why it can't come at the cost of competence. Views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts. All episodes are recorded with permission. © 2025 All Fire No Smoke Podcast. All rights reserved. For media inquiries, guest submissions, or more information, visit https://shows.acast.com/all-fire-no-smoke-podcast This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered official advice or endorsement. Contact us: allfirenosmoke.podcast.com Instagram: @allfirenosmoke.podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
  8. Ryan "Motor" Riley: Trust Over Noise | PART 1

    06/12/2025

    Ryan "Motor" Riley: Trust Over Noise | PART 1

    Flying the F-16. Leading the Thunderbirds. Fighting for instructors. Ryan “Motor” Riley pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like to fly one of the most advanced fighter jets in the world and perform precision maneuvers with the Thunderbirds. But this episode goes beyond the stick and rudder. Riley talks about the weight of leadership, balancing egos and morale, and what it meant to be the guy who spoke up for instructors when others didn’t. From flying the F-16 and T-38 to championing the T-6 as a more capable training platform, Motor shares how every role—whether in combat, in the airshow circuit, or behind the scenes—shaped his view of service, teamwork, and what really moves the needle in military aviation. No fluff, just straight talk from a pilot who’s done it all. Views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts. All episodes are recorded with permission. © 2025 All Fire No Smoke Podcast. All rights reserved. For media inquiries, guest submissions, or more information, visit https://shows.acast.com/all-fire-no-smoke-podcast This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered official advice or endorsement. Contact us: allfirenosmoke.podcast.com Instagram: @allfirenosmoke.podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
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11 Ratings

About

Hosted by Col. Merryl Tengesdal (USN, USAF, ret.) and Lt. Col. Caroline Jensen (USAF, ret.), AFNS is an unfiltered conversation between two trailblazing military aviators who share their unique experiences in combat, reconnaissance, and demonstration flying. Through personal stories & even more laughter, they explore the challenges of balancing leadership, motherhood, and work/life balance in the military while offering insights for those transitioning from military to civilian life.Strap in because this series gets into the nitty gritty - and we can assure you, it's all fire and no smoke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    All Fire No Smoke Podcast
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
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