20 episodes

The Airminded Podcast is your source for discussion of air power history, theory, people, stories, and culture

The Airminded Podcast The Airminded Podcast

    • History
    • 5.0 • 59 Ratings

The Airminded Podcast is your source for discussion of air power history, theory, people, stories, and culture

    The Doolittle Raid...History's Most Famous Air Operation

    The Doolittle Raid...History's Most Famous Air Operation

    In this episode, on the 80th anniversary of the famous Doolittle Raid, I discuss the mission and its enduring importance

    • 1 hr 21 min
    Deep Dive on the Russian Su-35 Shoot Down

    Deep Dive on the Russian Su-35 Shoot Down

    In this shorter episode I dive deeply into Russia’s loss of a Su-35, the most advanced fighter they’ve lost in the conflict so far.

    • 38 min
    Lessons Learned From the First Month of the Air War with Dr. Kelly Grieco

    Lessons Learned From the First Month of the Air War with Dr. Kelly Grieco

    In this episode I welcome Dr. Kelly Grieco, an airpower theorist and former instructor at the USAF’s Air Command & Staff College. We discuss the air war’s first month, and what lessons we can and should take from the first month of the conflict

    • 1 hr 25 min
    Ukraine Air War After 3 Weeks with Zeus Fesler

    Ukraine Air War After 3 Weeks with Zeus Fesler

    In this episode I welcome back former F-15C, F-16, and F-22 pilot Micah “Zeus” Fesler to evaluate the first three weeks of the air war over Ukraine, and we answer questions from listeners

    • 1 hr 18 min
    The First 72 Hours of the Air War Over Ukraine

    The First 72 Hours of the Air War Over Ukraine

    In this episode I cover the first 3 days of the Russia/Ukraine air war, in 4 parts: 


    RUS military buildup
    The Air War so far
    Answering your questions
    Myth & reality of the “Ghost of Kyiv”

    • 1 hr 23 min
    Know, Teach, Replicate...the Story of the Air Force Aggressors

    Know, Teach, Replicate...the Story of the Air Force Aggressors

    In this episode I talk about the history, story, and mission of the Air Force Aggressors with Lt Col (ret.) Jan “Kuts” Stahl

    • 1 hr 9 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
59 Ratings

59 Ratings

DIGIT Oberle ,

Contagious Passion and An Entertaining Listen!

Lt Col Tyson "Gorilla" Wetzel does an inspiring job of bringing airpower history, personalities, and modern developments to life. If you have any passion for airpower or want to get some, you have to listen to this podcast!

Bear "Three Pair" Parker ,

Great Air Power podcast.

I knew LtCol Wetzel a long time ago when he was a lieutenant. He’s always been passionate about Air Power and the role that intelligence plays in the application of it. He’s a top tier Intelligence guru, and an all around outstanding officer. His podcast is well done, and his passion for the topics are clearly on display. If you are looking for a good down to earth podcast to broaden your views about Air Power, this podcast is for you. Great job Getter! I look forward to every episode.

DarkCornerReader ,

Exceptional Interviews & History

Great topics, love the season format. I’m a history and aviation nerd, so this feels like home.

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