SHOW CENTER The Airshow Podcast

SHOW CENTER The Airshow Podcast

Airshow announcers Ric Peterson, Rob Reider and Matt Jolley talk about airshows and the people that make them happen.

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August 27, 2025 31 mins

SHOW CENTER The Airshow Podcast - It’s another action-packed edition! Ric, Rob, and Matt—along with co-host Steph Stricklen—welcome two incredible guests: former USAF Thunderbirds Commander Colonel Justin Elliott and warbird pilot Jeff Shetterly.

From behind-the-scenes insights on leading the Air Force’s premier demonstration team to the thrills of flying classic warbirds, this episode is packed with stories you won’t want to miss. ...

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SHOW CENTER: The Airshow Podcast — New Episode Featuring MACE and Dennis Dunbar!

Summer’s flying by, and SHOW CENTER: The Airshow Podcast is climbing fast with a brand new episode featuring two powerhouse guests: Michelle "MACE" Curran, former Thunderbird lead solo pilot, and Dennis Dunbar, the man behind Sun 'n Fun and other marquee aviation events across the country.

Ric, Matt, Steph, and Rob cover all things summer air...

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SHOW CENTER The Airshow Podcast - Ric and Matt just wrapped up an unforgettable weekend co-announcing the historic Dayton CenterPoint Energy Air Show, and this week’s episode of SHOW CENTER: The Airshow Podcast is one for the books.

Right after the final performer touched down, the guys caught up in the hotel lobby with none other than Rob Reider—yes, the Rob Reider—now officially retired from airshow announcing. They sat down for a...

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SHOW CENTER The Airshow Podcast -  We're taxiing into the spotlight this week with a special episode you won’t want to miss! On the eve of the global release of "Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds"—the brand-new Netflix documentary featuring the legendary U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds—we're talking to two of the stars: Thunderbird pilot Jake “Primo” Impellizeri and aerial coordinator extraordinaire Kevin LaRosa II.

The film...

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SHOW CENTER The Airshow Podcast - In this powerful and emotional episode, the team reflects on the life and legacy of airshow legend Rob Holland. International Council of Air Shows President John Cudahy joins us to share how the industry is processing Rob’s passing and the impact he's had on generations of performers and fans alike. Ric Peterson brings the latest airshow headlines in this week’s PROP WASH, and we’re finally cle...

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SHOW CENTER The Airshow Podcast - Buckle up, airshow fans! SHOW CENTER is kicking off another high-flying episode with none other than USAF Major Taylor ‘FEMA’ Hiester, the pilot of the F-16 Demonstration Team. Now in his second season at the stick of the Viper, FEMA’s lighting up the skies and inspiring the next generation—just like he was as a kid at his local airshow.

Growing up as the son of a single mom, FEMA’s earliest memorie...

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SHOW CENTER The Airshow Podcast - This week we're talking to former U.S. Navy Blue Angel, Lieutenant Commander Amanda Lee about being named a 2025 Living Legend of Aviation. LCDR Lee, who made history as the first female Super Hornet demonstration pilot for the elite squadron, shares her thoughts on the honor and what life has been like since her time with the Blues.

In addition to LCDR Lee’s story, Prop Wash covers the latest i...

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SHOW CENTER The Airshow Podcast Kicks Off 2025 with a High-Speed, High-Energy Episode


SHOW CENTER The Airshow Podcast - It’s a brand-new year, and we’re off to a big start on SHOW CENTER The Airshow Podcast. If you love airshows, fast jets, and behind-the-scenes stories from the best in the business, you won’t want to miss this one.

This episode we’re thrilled to welcome Captain Nick "Laz" Le Tourneau, the new F-...

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SHOW CENTER The Airshow Podcast - It's been a banner year and an outstanding ICAS Convention! The guys are back for their last show in Las Vegas for 2024 with Pacific Airshow's Kevin Elliott, CNN's Pete Muntean, and 2024 Platinum Pinnacle Award Winner - Matthew Quinn from Starlight Aerial Productions. Take a listen and subscribe today at www.airshowpodcast.com

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SHOW CENTER The Airshow Podcast - Leland Kracher, Next Gen Eagles, Miles Turner, Miles Turner Aviation, Ryan Dembroski STOL announcer and SuperAero Live podcaster. Take a listen!

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SHOW CENTER The Airshow Podcast - It's "Signing Day" here at the 2024 ICAS Convention and we have all THREE North American Military jet teams on this episode - plus John Cudahy the President of ICAS. Take a listen and subscribe today on AirshowPodcast.com

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SHOW CENTER The Airshow Podcast - It's the first episode of our week long daily series from the ICAS Convention in Las Vegas. Many of air show's biggest stars will join us on the Show Center stage from the heart of the Paris Hotel. Presented by the Pacific Airshow. Visit www.airshowpodcast.com and leave a comment and subscribe to our newsletter.

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SHOW CENTER The Airshow Podcast - The guys welcome International Council of Air Shows President, John Cudahy with news on the upcoming convention. This year the airshow industry returns to the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas for the annual ICAS Convention - the world's largest gathering for aerospace entertainment professionals. Plus, Airshow Hall of Fame member, and international aviation super star Patty Wagstaff shares some big n...

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SHOW CENTER The Airshow Podcast - The guys welcome international airshow / air race super star Aarron Deliu! Aarron's the former Australian Unlimited Aerobatic Champion, and Reigning Sky Grand Prix Champion, but today he's winning the hearts of US airshow fans at the largest events in the United States. It's also our pre-ICAS Convention episode, so guys have lots of news about our annual airshow family re-union in Las...

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SHOW CENTER The Airshow Podcast - The guys are heading to California ahead of their big west coast swing! Their final show together: MCAS Miramar -- "America's Air Show" takes place this coming weekend near San Diego, California. Catch all the details, plus the latest airshow news!

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Christopher Van Stelle to Unveil 2024 "America's Airshow" Lineup on SHOW CENTER The Airshow Podcast

SHOW CENTER The Airshow Podcast - Excitement is in the air as Christopher Van Stelle, the Airshow Director of the Miramar Airshow, is set to appear on SHOW CENTER The Airshow Podcast. Van Stelle will not only reveal the highly anticipated lineup for the 2024 "America's Airshow,"the premier military airshow in N...

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SHOW CENTER The Airshow Podcast - The guys might go to Hollywood and do things you do when you're in Hollywood, but they can't talk about it. They check in with airshow super lawyer Steve Tupper for some last minute legal advice. In today's whiz bang world this stuff is important to think about, especially with airshows entering the streaming world. Take a listen, and hire Steve if you have any questions!

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SHOW CENTER The Airshow Podcast - The guys are back from their first airshows of the 2024 season. Ric Peterson gives a recap of Sun N Fun's 50th, Rob Reider has news from his travels, and Matt Jolley shares a little from the NAS New Orleans Airshow. Good fun, lots of airshow news and several laughs...

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SHOW CENTER THE AIRSHOW PODCAST - Steph Stricklen joins us with news on the Blue Angel Documentary, news from Aaron Fitzgerald and the Red Bull Air Force and even more news from the Heritage Flight Training Conference along with performer RJ Gritter on his amazing career and the launch of a new R.C. model of his Decathlon. 

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SHOW CENTER The Airshow Podcast - Patty Wagstaff talks about winning The Art Scholl Memorial Award for Showmanship during the 2023 International Council of Air Shows Convention in Las Vegas. Plus all the news in Prop Wash and more...

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