Kodiak Shack Podcast

Bro Chat 15 Nov 27, 2023

Thank you everyone for your support and feedback. It has been a lot of fun getting to share stories on this podcast and I'm sorry to have to shut it down but life has gotten busy this last year. This will be my last KSP episode.

Thank you again.

On this episode we talk about nonsense, as is tradition, but we also talk about Ukraine getting F-16s, unprofessional flying by the Chinese pilots, and what has been going on in the flying world. Bender shares about hos the F-35 has so much power and still can't seem to maintain energy in a dog fight.

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Joust Carey Oct 09, 2023

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On this episode we talk with Joust Carey. He is a F-22 pilot who is trying to solve the 5th Gen simulator problem. He was a First Assignment Instructor Pilot (FAIP, like Bender), then he went on to fly the F-22. We talk about flying the F-22, the F-35 and how they compare. Next we cover the problem at hand. How do we best build and utilize simulators to help our people train the best. We breakdown what we need out of a simulator and why we are in desperate need of not just a tech refresh but a new way of solving the problem.

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https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/sensors-electronic-warfare/us-military-training-nears-leap-simulation-capability

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Norris Tie from Exosonic Sep 18, 2023

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On this episode we talk with Norris Tie from Exosonic. He has worked in the defense space for years working at companies like Skunk Works and now is building quiet sonic boom aircraft for the defense and private sectors.

We talk about what it means to go supersonic, why it's a challenge to decrease the impact of a sonic boom, and how commercial travel will be changed by this technology. Norris has the engineering background to build the tech but now his time is spent running the company which comes with a whole new set of challenges.

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Drago and Rowdy Part 2 Sep 04, 2023

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Sorry for the delay but part 2 of the Drago and Rowdy episode is here! We finish our conversation about FBF with a deep dive from Rowdy on what the current plan to combine T-38 UPT and IFF. Rowdy is tasked with making it a reality (which is wild) but there are some very real issues that must be resolved before that can happen. We also talk about what has everyone concerned about the future of the force. The future is filled with possibility but do we have the force and the equipment to be ready for the fight? That's the real question.

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Bro Chat One Four Aug 21, 2023

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We get the gang back together for another Bro Chat. We talk about Bender's travels around the Pacific. It was rather entertaining to hear how much of a mess it was. We share some stories about flying around the world and all the crazy things that can happen when you are moving jets from one place to another. Vader shares some fun stories about flying the Eagle.

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Drago and Rowdy Part 1 Aug 07, 2023

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On this episode Drago waters, a repeat guest on the KSP, joins us. He is an F-16 Weapons officer who doesn't take no sh#t from anyone and calls it like he sees it. Also joining us is Rowdy Little who used to fly F-16s and now fly's the T-38 in Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals (IFF). Rowdy is a highly decorated instructor with my Instructor Pilot of the Class awards than anyone else I know.

We talk about life at Holloman AFB, the struggles Air National Guard currently faces, and how important fitness is to flying fighters. We also talk about the importance of being an honest broker of your capabilities.

Rowdy breaks down what Fighter Bomber Fundamentals (FBF) is and why it is a huge challenge for the current IPs and probably future students.

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Adam Chitwood 2.0 Jul 24, 2023

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Adam Chitwood joins us again to talk about UAS Innovation to the USAF. Check out the post here:

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We also talk about Agile Combat Employment (ACE). Which Adam is one of the most well versed people in the DoD to talk about ACE.

We provide insight into what the limitations to ACE are and what will actually make a difference for our service members in the next fight.

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Bro Chat 13 (CP!) Jul 10, 2023

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We rock another Bro Chat with the three-ship of Rain, Bender, and Vader. Let us know what you like and what you love about the episode and the podcast in general.

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English Sall from Cymantix Jun 26, 2023

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On this episode we talk with English Sall. She is the cofounder and CEO of Cymantix. They are working to streamline the data gathering, and data search process. The applications range from the medical field, to fighter operations, to intelligence analysis.

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Snapper Lehman Jun 12, 2023

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On this episode I talk with an old friend from the McEntire Air National Guard. Snapper is an awesome guy with great stories and we hear a few of them on the episode.

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Bro Chat Memorial Day Episode May 29, 2023

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We thought we would spend a few minutes remembering some friends that we have lost over the years. It always hurts to think about those that have paid the ultimate price but we will never forget them.

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Showtime and B May 29, 2023

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On this episode I talk with Showtime who is an F-35 pilot currently at the Gordian Knot center at Stanford. We also talk with Michael "B" Hamilton who is a munitions officer and currently at Rand for IDE.

We talk about ACE and how their different backgrounds help them come up with solutions.

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Bro Chat Vol 12 May 15, 2023

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The Bro Chats are back!!

Rain, Bender, and I fire up the bro chat again. We are going to do our best to keep these as a frequent event.

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Mosey Rosecrans May 01, 2023

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On this episode my good friend Mosey Rosecrans joins me on the podcast. Mosey shares some stories of the good old days.

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Julian Capps vs The Machine Apr 17, 2023

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On this episode Julian Capps comes back to the KSP to air his grievances about the military industrial complex. We talk flying, acquisitions, and how we wish things were.

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Emma and Tony from Strike Solutions Apr 03, 2023

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On this episode we talk with Emma and Tony from Strike Solutions. Emma, a prior KSP guest, talks about what products Strike Solutions is building to help operators in the field. Emma and her team has a bunch of experience being in the field so who better than them to tackle these problems. Tony is a retired 2 star general, Boeing VP, and now working with Emma to put the right people on these projects.

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Lt Gen (ret) Ralph Jodice and Brian Jodice Mar 20, 2023

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On this episode we chat with a father and son. Lt Gen Ralph Jodice (ret) spent over 30 years in the Air Force. He flew many planes some of which are the F-111 and the F-15E. He lived in China, and was the 3 star CFACC during Operation Unified Protector. Brian Jodice is the host of the podcast Pick Up The Six.

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Bro Chat 11 Mar 13, 2023

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Flash joins us again on a Bro Chat to talk about flying jets, balloons, and much more. Sorry about Flash's audio but it was a livestream so we had to take what we could get.

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Kyle "Gouge" McAlpin Mar 06, 2023

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On this episode we talk with Kyle "Gouge" McAlpin. He is a C-17 pilot who is working at the MIT AI Accelerator. They work with the MIT engineers to tackle some of the big technical problems that the DoD is trying to solve.

We talk about the life of a C-17 pilot, how the AI Accelerator works and what programs that are working on.

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Bro Chat 10 Swag Feb 27, 2023

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On this Bro Chat we did a live stream with Swag Walker. He is a weapons officer in the F-16. He is also an instructor at the F-16 formal training course. He is an awesome guy and tells some great stories about his flying experiences.

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John "Dragon" Teichert Brigadier General (ret) Feb 20, 2023

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On this episode we talk with retired Brigadier General John "Dragon" Teichert. He had an awesome 28 year Air Force career where he flew the F-15E and went to Test Pilot School (TPS). Dragon flew the F-22 and F-15E as a test pilot. He was the Base Commander of Edwards Air Force Base and Andrews Air Force Base. He has amazing insight and he is just a great American.

We had a lot of fun talking about his time as a test pilot, his experiences as a leader, and his global perspective on current events.

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Ian Eishen Feb 13, 2023

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On this episode we talk with Ian Eishen. He was the Command Chief at Edwards AFB where he worked with the Wing Commander to keep the base running. He has had some amazing learning opportunities some of which were:

Presidential Leadership Scholar

AI subcommittee member at the DoD Joint AI Center

and 23 year in the Air Force

Now Ian works Aalyria where they are blowing minds with "atmospheric laser communications." Don't ask because I still don't understand. Haha

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Adam Chitwood Feb 06, 2023

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On this episode we chat with Adam Chitwood. Adam is just finishing up his Air Force career where he had experiences ranging from flying the B-1 bomber to running the Agile Battle Lab (ABL).

The ABL is responsible for testing out groundbreaking technology like using Starlink satellites, ground forces, and airplanes to deliver targeting instructions around the world.

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On the Outside Jan 30, 2023

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On this episode we talk with I am joined by Mike "Pako" Benitez, Kevin "Shak" Chlan, and Eric "Bash" Straub. All of them used to be in the Fast Jet Business and now they are doing everything except flying for the airlines.

They all chose to blaze new trails for their life after the military.

If you are on the fence for what you want to do after the military reach out to them and expand your network.

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Bro Chat 9.0 Jan 23, 2023

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On this episode we talk with Dan "Satan" Levy. He is an A-10 pilot who calls it like he sees it. He has been a great voice against some of the less popular ideas that have come out of the DoD.

We talk about the "new" Masters visibility in the Air Force. We share some A-10 stories and much more.

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Bro Chat 8.0 Billie Flynn Jan 16, 2023

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On this episode we have Billie Flynn, the lead test pilot for the F-35, correct all the statements Bender made about the F-35.

We talk about the acquisitions process, the benefits of the F-35 and some shortcomings. Bender even throws a little shade at the F-22 community.

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Scar from Blue Force Technologies Jan 09, 2023

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On this episode we talk with Andrew "Scar" Van Timmeren. He flew the F-22 for multiple years prior to separating from the military. He now works at Blue Force Technologies.

We talk about the flight characteristics of the F-16, F-15C, and F-22. We also talk about the Combat Collaborative Aircraft (CCA) "Fury" that Blue Force Tech is building. We talk about Man UnManned Teaming (MUM-T) and other future military products and solutions.

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Ravi "Cowboy" Surdhar Jan 02, 2023

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On this episode we talk with Ravi "Cowboy" Surdhar. He used to fly F-16s and more recently worked at Facebook and currently works at SpaceX.

Cowboy has a great perspective have served in the military and now working with major companies. He gives his perspective on working about Facebook and SpaceX. He talks about the programs we worked/works on and how these companies compare to his time in the military.

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Julian from Crowdbotics Dec 26, 2022

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On this episode we welcome back Julian from Crowdbotics. They are building a data analytics software called Data Driven Readiness (DDR) to change the way the Air Force using all the data they gather. They have deployed their software in Fighter debriefs. They are helping to focus the efforts of Instructor Pilots when debriefing Basic Fighter Maneuvers (BFM).

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TJ Moser from Vertex Dec 19, 2022

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On this episode we talk with TJ Moser. He spent 28 years on the Air Force and oversaw the creation of Pilot Training Transformation. He has great insight into the process and the struggles trying to produce pilots under the current constraints.

He now works at Vertex Solutions where they are building Mixed Reality software for Multi-Placed Mixed Reality (MPMR). This tackles the issues with using VR for crewed aircraft.

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Cindi Brothers from Duality Systems Dec 12, 2022

On this episode we talk with Cindi Brothers from Duality Systems. She spent 10 years in the Active Duty Air Force and 18 as an Air Force Reserve. Cindi helped create CyberWorx at the Air Force Academy where they helped leverage both DoD and academic vehicles to talk tough Air Force problems.

Now she is working to solve scheduling issues for nurses, missileers, and UAV pilots.

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Bro Chat Vol 7 with Drago Dec 08, 2022

On this episode we talk with Drago Walters. He is an F-16 Weapons Officer and a great friend.

We talk about our experiences flying fighters and specifically what it's like trying to train future Fighter Pilots with the current pilot production constraints.

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Greg "Merc" Frana Dec 05, 2022

On this episode we talk with Greg "Merc" Frana. He is a retired Group Commander and a consultant for innovation companies working with the DoD.

Merc had some great insights into leadership's perspective, how companies can best work with the DoD, and some good ol' Fighter Pilot experience.

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Pako Benitez 2.0 Nov 28, 2022

On this episode we have Pako Benitez from https://www.themerge.co/

He is a wealth of knowledge in so many topics and he has started his own podcast and you can find it here:

https://www.themerge.co/podcast

Listen to us share stories about the struggles with planning fights with other countries, how mission planning hasn't changed in decades, and what Ops squadrons really want out of their schedule.

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Bro Chat with Flash McVay Nov 23, 2022

On this episode we chat with Flash McVay. He has flown the A-10, the F-16 where he went to Weapons School, and now is a Weapons School instructor in the F-35. He is a wealth of knowledge and a really great guy!

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Grid Raster Nov 21, 2022

On this episode we chat with Dijam from Grid Raster. They are working on some amazing VR/AR technology from cloud based VR engine maintenance training, to computer vision processing. They are also tackling the issues that the United States Space Force how with training their people.

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Dijam@gridraster.com

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gridraster.com

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Guns Garin Memorial Foundation Nov 14, 2022

On this episode I sit down with Croc, Baldy, and Sam from GGMF. They are doing a great job helping military families in need. When you listen to all the things they are doing for these families you can't help but to be moved.

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Bro Chat Vol 4 Nov 10, 2022

On this episode Rain, Bender, and I chat about all things flying. We talk about my initial flights in the F-15C, our fly experiences over our Air Force careers, and much more.

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Emily Murphy Nov 07, 2022

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On this episode we talk with Emily Murphy. Emily has spent a career enabling small businesses work with the Government. She was the director of the GSA and now she writes articles about current and future SBIR/STTR contracting.

We cover her background, how SBIR/STTR's work, how the GSA can be helpful in finding funding for your Phase III commercialization.

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emurph7@gmu.edu

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https://www.gmu.edu/news/2022-04/govcon-expert-emily-murphy-debunking-sbir-program-myths

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Blitz Ayers Oct 31, 2022

On this episode we talk with Blitz Ayers. Blitz was the commander of the 77th Fighter Squadron and is now working at Tangram Flex. He is a wealth of knowledge about the Air Force and defense innovation.

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Bro Chat Vol 3 Oct 27, 2022

On this episode Rain, Bender, and myself talk about UAPs, and our Air Force and flying experiences.

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Brian Streem from Vermeer Oct 24, 2022

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On this episode we talk with Brian Streem the CEO of Vermeer. Vermeer is "Vermeer is an augmented reality drone piloting tool. The software was built from the ground up to remove the friction from camera flight."

Brian and I talk about how he got his start in Hollywood, what got him into defense innovation, and some use cases for his drone technology for ABMS.

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The Honorable Slander Oct 17, 2022

On this episode we talk with Slander Entine who is a F-16 Weapons officer, prior Operational Test F-16 pilot, and currently working as fellow for a Senator in Washington DC.

We talk about his experiences while working in F-16 test and what insights the Operational Test world is still gaining about our weapons. He sheds some light on what happens in DC and how military members have input into what policies are created.

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Bro Chat Vol 2 Oct 13, 2022

On this episode Bender and I have a Bro Chat with Rain Waters from The Afterburn Podcast. Eight years ago, almost to the day, Rain replaced Bender and myself on our first deployment. It makes you wonder where the time goes.

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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-afterburn-podcast/id1496428378

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Eagle from Vinci-VR Oct 10, 2022

On this episode we talk with Eagle Wu from Vinci-VR. Eagle created the company while he was a Sophomore in College and it took of from there. We talk about how he made the transition into DoD innovation. He talks about how he is changing the way JTACs train for combat. The challenges that come from the need to physically move while in VR, and he shares his experiences working with JTACs.

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ewu@vinci-vr.com

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Brian from ResCon Technologies Oct 03, 2022

On this episode we talk with Brian "Steel" Gyovai from ResCon Technologies. He talks about his experience as a military member working with General Officers and how that prepared him to work in the innovation space. He also talks about how he got connected with his business partners. We introduce what an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) is and how his company is using that to build smaller more efficient edge devices.

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brian.gyovai@flyrescon.com

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Tiger and Slayer from Det 24 Sep 26, 2022

On this episode we are lucky to have Tiger and Slayer from Det 24 at Randolph AFB. That is the premier Innovation cell for AETC and 19th Air Force. We talk about how Det 24 is changing the way we train pilots, how Human Performance plays a role in the creation and sustainment of pilots, and how innovation is being leveraged to train pilots better and faster.

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Steve.briones@pttportal.com

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Ahmed from BILT Inc Sep 19, 2022

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On this episode I speak with Ahmed Qureshi from BILT Inc. He has spent 30 years in the Army and Navy Reserves. He has worked around the world both as a civilian and in a military capacity. We talk about his life experiences, working for Papa Johns, working at multiple startups and his current company BILT Inc.

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https://biltapp.com/

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Rex and Blake from Viper Test Sep 12, 2022

On this episode we talk with Rex Wysack and Blake Locklar from F-16 Test at Eglin AFB.

We cover what the difference is between Developmental test (DT) and Operational Test (OT). They provide insight into the struggles that come with DT/OT and what successes they have had over the years.

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Ben "Rex" Wysack

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Blake Locklar

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Joey from The Outpost Sep 05, 2022

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On this episode Joey and I talk about his experience expanding AFWERX, some of the challenges that accompany DoD innovation, and he enlightens me on just how quickly the DoD can onboard products when needed. We also talk about some very cool products that are breaking the molds that have been in place for many years.

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James and Alex from ShockTech Sep 01, 2022

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On this episode we talk about how ShockTech's REAP product is changing the game for airdrop payloads. I learned to big things on this episode. One, James and Alex are WAY smarter than me. Two, we waste a massive amount of cardboard on our training airdrops.

We cover their REAP product, how it works, and why it is such a change to the traditional cardboard. We also talk about the other programs that ShockTech is creating for NASA.

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Ary from SimiGon Inc Aug 29, 2022

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On this episode I talk with Ary Nussbaum from SimiGon Inc. They are working on VR/AR/XR for F-15Es, drones and much more. We talk in depth about the difference between VR, AR, and XR. We cover some of the struggles in the innovation space, and we talk music and flying.

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AryN@simigon.com

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Bro Chat Vol 1 Aug 25, 2022

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On this episode a few of my Fighter Pilot buddies and I sit down and talk about the good ole days. When the jets weren't broken and the airspace was clear. We talk about our experiences in Misawa, Japan, Malaysia, Alaska, and South Carolina. We hear the story of How "Kodiak Shack" was created by the originators.

This will be a reoccurring theme so get ready for different groups of Fighter Pilots talking shop, and a whole lot of trash.

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Nicolas Chaillan Aug 22, 2022

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In this episode I sit down with Nicolas Chaillan. He breaks down the position of Chief Software Officer (CSO), and why the Air Force needs to invest in DevSecOps, and Zero Trust. He explains how and why they are the keys to decreasing product development timeline.

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https://inthenicoftime.us/

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Stuart Wagner Aug 15, 2022

On this episode we talk with Stuart Wagner who is the Chief Digital Transformation Officer for the USAF, and the creator of the Hackathon.

We talk about his role as the CDTO, why he created the hackathon, and the pitfalls of not using our data to inform future decisions in the DoD.

Stuart is challenging historical norms when it comes to sharing and utilizing data. If you want to contact him you can find him on LinkedIn.

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Emma from Dare Venture Group Aug 08, 2022

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On this episode I sit down with Emma from Dare Venture Group. We dig into her time as an intelligence analyst for Operators, and how she navigated the transition from Active Duty to working in the defense sector. We also talk about the great work that Dare is doing to help connect the innovators with the end users. We end the podcast highlighting the limitations and roadblocks that are hindering our ability to prepare for tomorrow's fight.

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Mike "Pako" Benitez Aug 01, 2022

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In this episode I talk with Mike "Pako" Benitez. He is the founder of The Merge newsletter, a contributing editor for War on the Rocks, and he works at Shield AI.

We do a deep dive into what makes AI and why autonomy is the bedrock to creating true AI. He talks about the impact he had on the test/training world while on active duty, and the insights he gained working in the Pentagon. We didn't get to cover everything so we will definitely chat again.

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OpsLab Automated Scheduling Jul 25, 2022

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On this episode I chat with Arun Nair from OpsLab. They have created an automated scheduler to help decrease the workload on pilots building schedules but more importantly quickly solve disruptions when things don't go as planned. We do a deep dive into the program, what success he has had with funding and I do a healthy bit of teasing other airframes.

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Anno.Ai Pilot Flight Training Jul 18, 2022

In this episode I talk with Blake and Christian from Anno.Ai. They have built a program that helps long-term scheduling of Pilot Flight Training (PFT) for the F-16 training course.

Christian and I do a deep dive into the variables and limitations when it comes to producing pilots. We also cover what their product does, their experience working with Fighter Pilots, and Blake enlightened me on some of the arguments critics have of the DoD innovation space.

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Luke Air Force Base Innovation Jul 07, 2022

In this episode we chat with Stinger Walk from Luke AFB innovation. He is the F-16 and F-35 Innovation lead.

We talk about the programs Luke AFB is currently working on, the struggles for an innovation lead to find funding, and why AETC does most of the innovation.

If you want to contact Stinger please reach out to me at Vader@kodiakshack.com and I can work with Stinger to connect you.

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Crowdbotics Defense Jun 28, 2022

Julian Capps joins us from Crowdbotics Defense. They are working on data analytics on live fly Fighter data to increase the debrief fidelity and helping to make every sortie more beneficial for our Fighter Pilots.

In this episode we talk about their program, Top Gun: Maverick, and the struggles for the private sector working with the DoD.

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julian@crowdbotics.com

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Introduction to The Kodiak Shack Podcast Jun 24, 2022

Welcome to the Kodiak Shack Podcast! Here is a quick look at what's in store for the podcast. We have a lot of great guests scheduled so get ready for an in depth look at the world of innovation from a former F-16 pilot and former Innovation lead.

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