Wingmen Show

Drew Brown and Paul Thompson
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Two Dope Boys in a Navy jet. The Wingmen Show is a weekly podcast about challenges and opportunities in everyday life. Your hosts are two guys born in Harlem, New York previously unknown to each other. Separately, they became Navy pilots flying high performance jet aircraft on and off of aircraft carriers patrolling the world’s oceans. Their paths did not cross formally until they ended up flying for the same airline after their active-duty military service had ended. They have a wide range of experiences spanning the worlds of basketball and boxing. Drew’s father is Drew Bundini Brown, Muhammad Ali’s Wingman and coined the iconic phrase “Float Like A Butterfly Sting, Like A Bee". Martial Arts and Show Business are also areas of mutual interest. Drew has been featured nationally on television programs such as the Donahue Show and the Today Show. He has also appeared in hundreds of newspapers and magazines. Both are published authors as well as former Navy jet pilots and Commercial Airline Pilots; they retired after having flown the Boeing 777 airliner. The cultural mix of religions, immigrant parents and grandparents from Europe and the Caribbean gives them an uncommon perspective on racial matters. Melding the cultures of New York City, Pittsburgh, New Orleans, Memphis, the Caribbean and Atlanta has helped shape their worldview when combined with the life they have seen and experienced having flown extensively to countries throughout the world.They are wingmen to each other, providing advice, guidance and constructive criticism when needed. The goal of the show is to inspire and entertain those unafraid to expand their minds and perhaps learn something new in the hope that the listeners can become wingmen to others. Each one, teach one.

  1. 1D AGO

    What We Can Learn From the Happiest Countries and why are these Countries the Happiest?

    Sent us text! We would love to hear from you!  In this episode, Commander Drew and Dr. Paul explore what the world's happiest countries are doing right — and what the U.S. can learn from Finland, Iceland, Denmark and a surprising newcomer, Costa Rica. The conversation moves into youth happiness, technology, and why the most connected generation is also one of the most isolated.  We talk about:  Why "Pura Vida" is more than a slogan — it's a life philosophyHow social media has replaced connection without replacing lonelinessThe flying umbrella drone that had us laughing on the flight deckA Manchester listener stuck in a holding pattern — and how to break out of itThe power of saying no without burning bridges Plus the Jet Jolt — Racing the Sunrise at 35,000 Feet — and a Wingman Story that will stay with you. Your Wingman Challenge This Week: Pick one "runway move" — one habit, one project, one person to encourage — and commit to it this week. Small moves, flown consistently, change the whole flight plan. Thanks for flying with us. Your Wingmen, Commander Drew & Dr. Paul The Wingman Show

    33 min

  2. MAR 31

    It’s All About The Prompt

    Sent us text! We would love to hear from you!  Bruce Lee as well as his contemporary Chuck Norris, believed in efficiency in the world of martial arts as well as in everyday life. Through their careers, both were know to routinely eliminate patterns that proved to be useless for methodologies that are useful.  If you want to get the most out of artificial intelligence (AI), you must master the prompt. The ability to get a good answer is rooted in asking a well-articulated question, what is now referred to as prompting. To improve your results, it is necessary to have a vocabulary expansive enough and sufficiently precise to properly describe what information you are after.  Throughout the history of aviation, there have been relatively few instances of all of a plane’s engines quitting at the same time. On a two-engine aircraft, everything can be done safely with one engine. In the unlikely event of a dual engine failure, the airplane will still fly as it moves through the air. The wings still do the job of providing lift. The time to glide with no power is directly related to the altitude you started with. With a dual engine failure, as the plane descends, the crew will be busy evaluating the problem, running checklists, and doing their best to get at least one engine up and running.  Don’t be afraid to ask questions. It is a component of learning.  Meet a wingman who gave good guidance and helped one young woman live up to her true potential.

    36 min

  3. MAR 24

    Can you Hear Me Now? STOP…Please Start Listening

    Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Kindness is not something to keep to yourself, pass it on to others.  In general, people in the modern era are more likely to talk than to listen. In the age of unlimited amounts of instant information, so many of us have adopted the belief that we are experts at everything and have opinions to cover any subject whether we know what we are talking about or not. Active listening is actually a skill that does not come naturally, and takes patience and a mindset that prioritizes understanding what is said and directing full focus to the other person rather than anxiously maneuvering to get in the first and last word.  The modern cost of living has shot up substantially over the last few years. For those willing to relocate, there are a number of low-cost areas in the United States where local municipalities will actually pay people to move there  as well as offering other benefits. This effort is directed at digital nomads who can work remotely from a lap top computer.  A natural element that affects all airplanes, regardless of size and power, is the wind in the atmosphere, especially at high altitudes. In short, if the wind is at your back, the time to destination will be shorter than normal. If the wind is in front of you, the time to destination will be longer than usual. Simple physics. This reality becomes most apparent during the winter months when the wind currents in the jet-stream tend to be strongest.  Meet a wingman who took the time to provide guidance to a coworker who was feeling lost.

    35 min

  4. MAR 17

    The Skies Have Changed Lasers vs. Drones: The Next Air Threat

    Sent us text! We would love to hear from you!  Olympic champion Jesse Owens saw the value of true friendship even in the world’s most competitive sporting events, never allowing entrenched racism and indignities to cast a shadow on his horizon.    Lasers, like drones can be use for peaceful purposes or hostile intent. Modern battlefields include new threats from the sky in the form of weaponized drones that can strike on land, sea and in the air. Laser technology has been developed as a new method to blast drones from the sky at minimum cost.    Old age should not be a barrier to basic fitness. Bodily movement always beats a sedentary lifestyle from a physical and psychological standpoint.    Most stars in show business are known for their entertainment talent in the public sphere. Few people know that Dolly Parton has broadened her impact far beyond stage and screen performances through a life filled with personal philanthropy.    People who are chronically problematic may drain your energy reserves; avoid them whenever possible.    Meet a wingman who helped a young pilot save himself while trying to land at sea on a dark and stormy night.

    39 min

  5. MAR 10

    Stop the “Good” vs “Bad” Snap Judgments and Watch Your World Become More Interesting

    Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Be careful of judging people and things too quickly. Everyone can be a critic, but it’s better to seek solutions rather than constantly finding fault.    Some people fear the unknown and reject new ideas out of reflex because of the need think to critically, which requires extra effort. Take a step outside of your convenient comfort zone to get a perspective that may actually improve your life, if you are willing to take the trouble to look at things from a different angle.    Everyone is interested in life extension. Changing a few habits, just a little can yield great benefits. Small improvements in sleep, diet and exercise can give you a better chance of a sustained healthy life as you age.    Although no longer flying, the SR-71 Blackbird flown by the U.S. Air Force and the civilian Central Intelligence Agency was a plane like no other. It was developed to be a fast, high altitude reconnaissance aircraft. Flying near the edge of space, and taking photographs of sensitive areas, its primary defensive tactic was to simply fly away faster than any missile actively tracking it whenever threatened.    Meet a pair of Wingmen who separately came to the aid of a distressed veteran that was able to regain his place as one of the few and one of the proud.

    33 min

  6. MAR 3

    Good Bunny, Bad Bunny ?

    Sent us text! We would love to hear from you!  Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Even if one is not successful, the act of trying and learning from the effort may provide great benefits later on down the road.    The “Bad Bunny” Super Bowl halftime show was a visual spectacle that gave a glimpse into the life and history of Puerto Rico, and its people. It was deemed controversial by some because of the exclusive use of the Spanish language throughout the entire act, except at the very end. Unfortunately, there was a large segment of the population who were unaware that the island has been a U.S. territory since the end of the Spanish-American war in 1898.    Modern jet airliners can practically fly themselves, for the most part. However, there are critical decisions that technology alone cannot do. Human pilots will be required as master-monitors for the foreseeable future. Old pilots were exclusively hands-on, doing everything manually due to the fact that only until recently, full automation did not exist.    If you have an urge to fly either as a career or a recreational activity, a simple and cost effective way to get started is to sign up for a Discovery Flight; an introductory flying experience with a certified flight instructor that gives one a hands on experience in operating an aircraft. Such a session lasts between 30-60 minutes at minimal cost.    Meet a wingman took it upon himself to stood up for another who was unfairly marginalized and swept aside.

    41 min

  7. FEB 17

    21 Simple Habits Guaranteed to Make Your Life Better

    Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Another day, another voyage. Commander Drew has trekked again to various points in the Caribbean, and making a notable stop at the Blue Hole in Jamaica, famous for its intensely cool blue water favored by adventurous tourists. There are many daily habits that can be adopted to turbocharge your life. Although none of them are complicated, all of them require a degree of commitment. Starting off the day with a big glass of water, getting some sunshine, and moving your body will put you on a positive path in exchange for a little mindfulness and effort on your part. It’s been said that “teamwork makes the dream work”.  Instead of being in a state of constant competition, put a little time into intentional cooperation to learn things from others that you may be struggling with. Meet a small team of individual wingmen who provided mutual support for a lonely father crossing the country by himself to be at his daughter’s side when she needed him most.

    40 min

  8. FEB 10

    Lack of KNOWLEDGE Is the Main Issue

    Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! If you ever get to take a Virgin Voyages cruise, rest assured you will be in a super clean environment. Commander Drew was so impressed with the cleanliness of one of the ships that he was reminded of being forced to clean the floor with a tooth brush decades ago when he was working his way through Navy Aviation Officers Candidate School. Is there any truth to the phrase, “curiosity killed the cat”? No, it’s just a proverb warning of potential trouble for probing too deeply into something; likely coming from a criminal or bad person somewhere. But the use of natural curiosity to delve deeper into a new area of interest is definitely worth doing if you want to grow as a person. Uninformed people oftentimes just need to get new information. Try to have a little patience when you try to “educate” those who think they know everything, but who in reality just fall into the habit of repeating silly talking-points they have heard in the past, but never really thought about before. College expenses are thorough the roof. But at Yale University, students whose family earns less than $200,000 can attend  tuition free.  Meet a wingman who got exposure to outdoor life while literally being supported on the shoulders of giants.

    34 min
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Two Dope Boys in a Navy jet. The Wingmen Show is a weekly podcast about challenges and opportunities in everyday life. Your hosts are two guys born in Harlem, New York previously unknown to each other. Separately, they became Navy pilots flying high performance jet aircraft on and off of aircraft carriers patrolling the world’s oceans. Their paths did not cross formally until they ended up flying for the same airline after their active-duty military service had ended. They have a wide range of experiences spanning the worlds of basketball and boxing. Drew’s father is Drew Bundini Brown, Muhammad Ali’s Wingman and coined the iconic phrase “Float Like A Butterfly Sting, Like A Bee". Martial Arts and Show Business are also areas of mutual interest. Drew has been featured nationally on television programs such as the Donahue Show and the Today Show. He has also appeared in hundreds of newspapers and magazines. Both are published authors as well as former Navy jet pilots and Commercial Airline Pilots; they retired after having flown the Boeing 777 airliner. The cultural mix of religions, immigrant parents and grandparents from Europe and the Caribbean gives them an uncommon perspective on racial matters. Melding the cultures of New York City, Pittsburgh, New Orleans, Memphis, the Caribbean and Atlanta has helped shape their worldview when combined with the life they have seen and experienced having flown extensively to countries throughout the world.They are wingmen to each other, providing advice, guidance and constructive criticism when needed. The goal of the show is to inspire and entertain those unafraid to expand their minds and perhaps learn something new in the hope that the listeners can become wingmen to others. Each one, teach one.

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  • Creator
    Drew Brown and Paul Thompson
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    232
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Wingmen Show
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