Best John Simeone Podcasts (2025)

In this episode of @AfterburnPodcast host John “Rain” Waters sits down with Bob “Bags” Simeone, a former Navy F/A-18 Hornet pilot who flew combat missions during Operation Desert Storm. From low-level strikes over Iraq to night tanking in icing conditions, Bags shares a raw, often hilarious, and deeply personal account of what it was like to be par…

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Luke 3:7-17 - He will Baptize you with the Holy Spirit & Power 40:52

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Send us a text Luke 3:7-17 - He will Baptize you with the Holy Spirit & PowerBy Henry Brehm

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F-35 Block 4 Delayed | "Doomsday" Plane | Aviation & Defense News 9:51

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🎯 Lowdown Newsletter: https://www.lowdownnews.us/ 🔺 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/theafterburnpodcast Welcome to The Lowdown, your weekly briefing on global aviation and defense. In this episode, we cover the latest on the F-35 Block 4 program and its delays, downgrades, and the TR-3 foundation for future upgrades. We also dive into the next-g…

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Aviation & Defense News: KC-46 Issues, ICBM Upgrades, and More | The Lowdown 7 Sep 12:54

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🎯 Lowdown Newsletter: https://www.lowdownnews.us/ 🔺 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/theafterburnpodcast 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫 🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺 ✈ Your Pilot Destination E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3Aviation Become…

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Luke 2:39-52 - I Must Be About My Father's Business 41:18

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The Architecture of Student Wellness with Dr Simon Johns 31:02

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Send us a text When Dr Simon Johns first stepped into the vibrant classrooms of Ecuador—some overlooking the sea, others nestled in the Andean mountains, and a few without walls in the Amazon jungle—he discovered something profound about education. Wellbeing wasn't labeled or taught as a separate subject; it was woven into the fabric of learning it…

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Luke 2:36-38 - Anna, A Prophetess 37:45

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#137 Scott "Fester" Fredrick | F-16 Fighter Pilot | Surviving an Ejection over the Pacific Ocean 1:32:25

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In July 2012, F-16 pilot Scott “Fester” Fredrick found himself in a fight for survival over the frigid North Pacific. What began as a routine movement flight from Misawa to Eielson turned into a catastrophic engine failure, forcing him to eject over open ocean and spend more than six hours in 55-degree water before rescue. In this episode, we dive …

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F-15 Ejection - MiG-29 Parts Heist + More | Lowdown 18 Aug 15:43

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This week on The Lowdown military aviation news: Hungarian MiG-29 theft – Thieves broke into Kecskemét Air Base and stole radar components from retired MiG-29 fighters. Was it an inside job inside NATO territory? F-15 accidental ejection – At Barnes Air National Guard Base a passenger unexpectedly ejected from an F-15D during taxi. We break down ho…

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Luke 2:25-35 - The Nunc Dimittis: Simeon's Famous Last Words 44:48

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Bro Chat 19.0 | How to Get a Job Flying the F-35 in the Reserves 1:21:31

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In this episode of the Bro Chat, "Flash" "Bender" and "Rain" are joined by Kevin "Konan" Parkhurst to discuss flying the F-35 in the reserves, how to get hired by a reserve or guard unit and more. Check out Authentic Media - Six months Free - Just use code 62F6D at Patreon.com/AuthenticMedia/redeem/62F6D. 🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA …

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Colossians 3:1-17 - Living out the Christian Life 43:43

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Luke 2:8-20 - The Shepherds Go To Jesus 33:51

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NORAD Intercepts Russian Bombers | F-35 Delays | China’s J-35 Stealth Jet Enters Service 14:55

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📧 Want the full newsletter? https://www.lowdownnews.us 6 months free with Authentic Media: Just use code 62F6D at Patreon.com/AuthenticMedia/redeem/62F6D. This week on The Lowdown, we break down the biggest stories in airpower and national defense: 🔺 NORAD intercepts Russian Tu-95 bombers and Su-35 fighters near Alaska 🔺 U.S. pauses full F-35 procu…

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#136 Lorenzo Harris | “The Day I Never Talk About” | Most Intense Mission 1:19:02

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In this episode, deeply personal conversation, A-10 Weapons Officer Lorenzo Harris opens up with Mike "Flash" McVay about the mission that changed his life, and the battle he rarely talks about. From earning the Distinguished Flying Cross for a harrowing 8-hour firefight in Afghanistan to silently struggling with guilt, identity, and loss, Lorenzo …

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Luke 2:8-14 - Good News of Great Joy 44:40

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Send us a text Luke 2:8-14 - Good News of Great JoyBy Henry Brehm

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KC-46s over NGAS? F-35s Make Moves | B-21 Raider Updates | Threat of the Day: SA-21 Growler 13:48

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🔹 Check out my sponsor https://aura.com/afterburn to get a 14-day free trial and see if your personal information has been compromised🔹 🔺 Grab our free newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geopolitics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺 This week on The Lowdown, we break down the biggest moves in military aviation and defense: ✈️ …

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David Bellavia: Medal of Honor | Battle of Fallujah (Re-Release) 1:32:31

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David Bellavia earned the Medal of Honor for his actions on November 10, 2004, during Operation Phantom Fury in Fallujah, Iraq—one of the most intense urban battles in U.S. military history. In this re-release of The Afterburn Podcast, Bellavia shares raw, unfiltered reflections on leadership in combat, the trauma of modern warfare, and the deep bo…

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Luke 2:1-7 - Jesus Is Born in Bethlehem 44:40

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What is China's Latest J-20 Variant | KC-46 Loses Boom & More 10:06

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🔹 Check out my sponsor https://aura.com/afterburn to get a 14-day free trial and see if your personal information has been compromised🔹 🔺 Grab our free newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geopolitics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺 Welcome to this week’s Lowdown with The Afterburn Podcast! 🚀 Dive into the latest defense and a…

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Luke 1:57-79 - The Benedictus; Zechariah's Song 45:15

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Luke 1:57-66 - The Birth of John the Baptist 38:58

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What's Really Impressive about Operation Midnight Hammer 8:28

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🔺 Grab our free newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geopolitics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺 In this episode of The Lowdown, we’re breaking down one of the biggest military aviation operations in recent memory — Operation Midnight Hammer, a massive coordinated strike targeting Iranian nuclear infrastructure. With over 125+…

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Luke 1:46-55 - The Magnificat: Mary’s Song 42:22

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Bro Chat 18.0 Fighter Pilot Reality, F-35 Magic, Why Torching Waymo Cars is Bad 1:03:54

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Three time zones. One car seat. Two hotel WiFi connections held together by hope. In this Bro Chat, “Rain”, “Vader”, and “Bender” catch up on everything from flying jets to why flyovers are a lose-lose game. Vader’s knee-deep in the IPUG grind, Bender’s dodging work at a chill TDY, and Rain’s flying big ole fat planes around the world. We break dow…

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Luke 1:39-45 - Mary Visits Elizabeth 37:07

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Luke 1:34-38 - The Lord's Servant 39:02

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F-18 Journey Through TopGun and Beyond | Ep 135 Vincent "Jell-O" Aiello 1:17:42

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In this episode of the Afterburn Podcast, host John “Rain” Waters sits down with Vincent “Jell-O” Aiello, former Navy fighter pilot and host of the @FighterPilotPodcast for a deep dive into the highs and hardships of naval aviation. From his first spark of inspiration at an airshow to flying over 700 successful carrier landings, Jell-O shares a can…

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Luke 1:26-33 - Gabriel Announces the Birth of Christ, Part I 37:55

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Send us a text Luke 1:26-33 - Gabriel Announces the Birth of Christ, Part IBy Henry Brehm

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Genesis 2:8-3:11 - The Path to Eternal Life 38:32

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#134 Vince "Snapper" Sherer | A-10 Fighter Pilot - Inside Close Air Support and Combat Operations 1:33:43

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In this episode of the Afterburn Podcast, John “Rain” Waters is joined by Vince “Snapper” Sherer, a veteran A-10 pilot with 4,500 flight hours and 299 combat missions. Snapper breaks down his path from the Air Force Academy to deployments across Afghanistan flying the A-10A and A-10C, including time in the MC-12. He details the evolution of close a…