Hello Hello,
5 star review from someone who is not an aviator. My partner was bit by the aviation bug in 8th grade, thank you Microsoft Flight simulator, and after a whirlwind (or not so whirlwind…dare I say soul sucking?) career in frontline healthcare and EMS/HEMS that spanned before, during, and after the Pandemic - he is now returning to his first love and his first career path - professional aviation. We are a partnership that has always respected each other and tried to be somewhat engaged in one another’s hobbies and interests. But whenever I play dental podcasts, someone always falls asleep, but a podcast about ATC and piloting?? Apparently that is something that we both enjoy and will listen to together.
So, for several years now, we have enjoyed listening to the show and this summer we welcomed our first child into the world. 28 hours of labor was helped mostly by a great epidural but also with a few episodes of OB. We listened to the one where Sierra Golf (in episode 390) shared audio of their 4 yr old talking to ATC. I know it was a Center Controller being nice, so it was probably the hormones from being in labor, but that episode sure elicited some real tears!!!
Since bringing little Tango Echo Sierra home, we have listened to more episodes together and even some LiveATC from Oshkosh (mom may have napped through that portion). Dad sweared that hearing “Good Rock” helped our newborn get back to sleep. All this to say this is a wonderful podcast that non-aviation people can learn and enjoy from. I grew up listening to Car Talk with my family, and strongly feel Opposing Bases may be that source of entertainment for our new family to enjoy together. Thanks for the great content and all the people who help make this show happen.
Sierra Sierra