Best Lorenzo Scott Podcasts (2025)

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#138 Desert Storm: F/A-18 Hornet Pilot Bob “Bags” Simeone 1:07:41

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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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Madi Christoff | 270 1:03:52

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Madi Christoff is the Bowling Green Community Affairs Coordinator. Lorenzo and Madi nerdout about American Dad and Family Guy then they get into TV time, College Gameday, green flag, Ohio State Vs. Ohio University, Maction, Toledo Football, nusiance, Ohio University, Halloween, 4-H, pigs, blue ribbon, interview, chicken nerd, fair royalty, Queen, b…

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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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Scott Buker | 269 59:17

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Scott Buker is the Principal at Perrysburg Junior High School. Lorenzo and Scott NERDOUT about morning announcements and bird watching then they get into, too many eagles, Micah Parsons, #1, retired numbers, Jerry Jones, peak players, super bowl teams, Detroit Lions, so many emails, friends, enjoying school, finding the line, being kids longer, chi…

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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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Justin Edgell | 268 1:05:09

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Justin Edgell is a Perrysburg resident and is currently running for Perrysburg City Council. Justin and Lorenzo nerdout about sports Dallas Cowboys, Jerry Jones, then they get into crying in sports, basketball, silent cheering, St. Francis High School, Head wrestling Coach, moving to Columbus, Afterschool Allstars, Athletic Director, time commitmen…

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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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Three Different Dads | 56 1:00:31

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Hey, guess what, the dads are back, at least for one episode! Jim, Tyler and Lorenzo talk about Perrysburg football stats, coaching, Tesla self drive, kolaches, cleaning out moms stuff, parents, kids on the phone and of course end with dad jokes!By thenerdballpodcast

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Things I Learned | 24 28:25

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Lorenzo is joined by Andrea Whiting, owner of the Sophisticates, to answer some baton questions. Andrea explains scholarships available for twirlers, how competition levels work, picking competitions and some other baton stuff. Then Anthony Martinez comes on the podcast for another episode of Things I have read. The Curious Incident of the Dog in t…

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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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Ellie Garst and Mazie Zepeda | 267 47:32

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Mazie Zepeda is a Freshman at Purdue University majoring in Psychology and Ellie Garst is a Junior at University of Illinois majoring in chemistry. They are also both Majorettes for thier respective schools. Mazie, Ellie and Lorenzo nerdout about dorm life and summer, then they get into traveling with the band, tryouts, finding your school, scholar…

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Random Monday: Jenelle Ahmad 18:27

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Made for Joy Benefit Tickets, Thu, Aug 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM | EventbriteBy thenerdballpodcast

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Things I Learned 23: Kalahari Edition 14:51

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1. Big Ole Bucket 2. Waiting Game 3. Buffet 4. Ropes 5. MemoriesBy thenerdballpodcast

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Jake Galati | 266 1:02:29

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Jake Galati is the co-owner of Galati Photography based out of Grand Rapids, Ohio. Lorenzo and Jake talk about a hot van, skate boarding, Toledo skate scene, making skate videos, X-Games, college in Florida, learning skills, student film, Disney photography, working with great equipment, Halloween at Disney, traveling from Florida to Ohio, starting…

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Things I've Read | 1 8:57

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Enjoy a new podcast...Things I've Read with Anthony Martinez! Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams The Haar by David Sodergren These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant All The Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby Lakewood by Megan Giddings We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer [email protected]…

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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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Morgan Sopko | 265 48:28

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Morgan is the co-owner of Bird Eye View Circus. Morgan and Lorenzo talked about the circus, growing up in Toledo, baton twirling, competitive cheerleading, coaching, teaching, day job, aerial arts, freakshow and so much more! https://www.birdseyeviewcircus.com/By thenerdballpodcast

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Things I Learned | 22 13:44

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1. Time Commitment 2. Collaborate 3. Learning Curve 4. Building Relationships 5. FunBy thenerdballpodcast

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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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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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Jack Bowe | 264 1:00:10

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Jack Bowe is a college student and podcaster. Find his show, The Better Press on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@betterpress/videos Jack and Lorenzo talk about podcasting, Jack's interviews with Ohio State Representative Haraz Ghanbari and Perrysburg schools Superintendent Tom Hosler and "Tony Labrador" the 24 year old portraying himself as a hig…

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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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Kevin Smith Redux 1:00:24

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Kevin and Lorenzo talk about working together at the University of Toledo, growing up on a farm, potatoes, farming as a full-time job, lifestyles, landscaping, swimming, baseball, coaching, Michigan State, Owens Community College, then Kevin tells a great story of his battle with cancer! *Original air date November 17, 2022*…

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Things I Learned | 21 19:42

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1. Goodwill 2. Space 4. Declutter 3. Friends 5. Functional https://www.instagram.com/simplify.and.sort/ Simplify and Sort | Get Organized TodayBy thenerdballpodcast

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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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Kim Schaefer | 263 50:20

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Kim Schaefer is the owner/operator of Diva Dance Toledo. Kim and Lorenzo nerdout about nutrition then they get into growing up in Perrysburg, first jobs, getting married early, law school, appraisals, starting a business, Diva Dance Toledo, classes, belonging and so much more! https://www.instagram.com/divadancetoledo/ https://www.facebook.com/grou…

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Things I Learned | 20 15:34

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1. Kendrick Lamar 2. Engine Cat 3. Bonsai 4. Grocery Trip 5. LacklusterBy thenerdballpodcast

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Things I Learned | 19 15:03

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1. Food for Mice 2. Apple Logo 3. Smart Animals 4. Colors 5. CoinsBy thenerdballpodcast

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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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Dean Davis | 262 55:49

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Dean Davis is an artist from Northwest Ohio, who has traveled the country painting murals and now has his sights set on transforming the riverfront in Toledo, Ohio with 23 murals. Dean and Lorenzo talk about growing up in Oregon, Ohio, getting started as a young artist, using different media, respect for artists, murals, East Toledo, and so much mo…

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Things I Learned | 18 23:37

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1. Dogs 2. Food that don't expire 3. National Parks 4. Supervolcano vs. Volcano 5. Listener's ChoiceBy thenerdballpodcast

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Jesse Spier | 261 43:34

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Jesee Spier is the owner/manager of Toledo Sport and Social Club. Lorenzo and Jesse discuss, kid sports, playing sports in high school, engineering, consulting, starting a business, Toledo Sport and Social Club and so much more! http://www.toledosportandsocialclub.com/about-usBy thenerdballpodcast

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Things I Learned | 17 13:37

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1. Repeats 2. Clean Garage 3. Nascar 4. Sleepovers 5. You like meBy thenerdballpodcast