RANDOMDUDE13 Posted February 18 Posted February 18 Hello everyone, I have considered starting a podcast related to aviation, however I am coming to this forum for advice as to whether or not it would be a good idea before even securing any sort of military pilot slot. I would aim for my podcast to be somewhat informational and entertaining, but I don't want it to come across or be perceived that I am doing the podcast to show my ownself, rather the aviation professionals I would be interviewing. The absolute last thing I want to do is create a podcast, broadcast my face and make it to where, even if get past the commissioning phase, that I am viewed as some know-it-all asshole, even if I do my best to not portray being as such. I like the "Make them tell you no" mantra and the last thing I want to do is literally make them tell me know. Thanks in advance for any advice, -Random
raimius Posted February 18 Posted February 18 It's generally best not to do public speaking on things you don't know much about...hasn't stopped a lot of people.... 2 2
bcuziknow Posted February 18 Posted February 18 If you have to ask, then you must think you’re at least a little bit of a “some know-it-all asshole”, I would go with a nah, timings not right. But hey, you do you! 🍺 -Thoughts 1
RANDOMDUDE13 Posted February 18 Author Posted February 18 9 minutes ago, raimius said: It's generally best not to do public speaking on things you don't know much about...hasn't stopped a lot of people.... 5 minutes ago, bcuziknow said: If you have to ask, then you must think you’re at least a little bit of a “some know-it-all asshole”, I would go with a nah, timings not right. But hey, you do you! 🍺 -Thoughts Thank you both! I wanted to come on here for this exact reason, candid and honest responses. I will heed this advice and not start a podcast. Thanks for the quick responses, -Random
M2 Posted February 18 Posted February 18 Here's one of my favorite social media sites about flying... Pilot Debrief - YouTube Sure, it's not a podcast (I didn't realize anyone outside of commuters listened to those anymore, but I am outside the targeted demographic so what do I know?); but it's a good standard to measure yourself by (STS). If you're not as articulate and comprehensive as Hoover, I'd give making podcasts a miss and focus on more important things... 1
Vetter Posted February 18 Posted February 18 You underestimate how many people don’t give a shit what you have to think and say… 1 1
BashiChuni Posted February 19 Posted February 19 I think it’s a great idea! in fact I’d document every UPT training sortie. Maybe you can discuss things your IPs should have done better. Make sure to tag the UPT base in the hashtags 2 1
JeremiahWeed Posted February 19 Posted February 19 (edited) If you make it through and get your wings, I’d say there’s a better than average chance you get a callsign as a result. Probably not a good one. 😂 Free advice. There’s almost zero upside to putting your personal shit out for public consumption. A picture, opinion, video, look what I did, listen to what I know, etc. the cons far outweigh the pros. Think about applying for a future airline job or maybe a Guard unit and having them read a questionable Facebook post or play your podcast and then ask for an explanation. Your older, wiser self will thank you if you just STFU and live your life. You’ll mess up enough in private or within your normal circle. No need to expand the list of people who you might have to explain extra shit to sometime in the future. Edited February 19 by JeremiahWeed 1 1 1
RANDOMDUDE13 Posted July 5 Author Posted July 5 On 2/19/2025 at 8:48 AM, JeremiahWeed said: If you make it through and get your wings, I’d say there’s a better than average chance you get a callsign as a result. Probably not a good one. 😂 Free advice. There’s almost zero upside to putting your personal shit out for public consumption. A picture, opinion, video, look what I did, listen to what I know, etc. the cons far outweigh the pros. Think about applying for a future airline job or maybe a Guard unit and having them read a questionable Facebook post or play your podcast and then ask for an explanation. Your older, wiser self will thank you if you just STFU and live your life. You’ll mess up enough in private or within your normal circle. No need to expand the list of people who you might have to explain extra shit to sometime in the future. Sorry I did not see this post before this...lack of turning on notifications on my end. I would much rather STFU now than have to explain why I couldn't STFU back then. I really have zero clue reading this post almost 5 months later what the hell I was thinking even wanting to start a podcast, let alone an aviation related podcast. My aviation related knowledge currently in the grand scheme of things is that of a toddler trying to teach a College level English class. I have plenty of mess ups that aren't career wrecking and I would like to keep it that way. Thanks for the candid advice. 1
BFM this Posted July 6 Posted July 6 Podcast? Hard no. A video diary, that you might or might not edit/cut/splice and selectively release long after you've reached some level of success? ...still probably no, but maybe this over the podcast idea. 1
RANDOMDUDE13 Posted July 6 Author Posted July 6 15 minutes ago, BFM this said: Podcast? Hard no. A video diary, that you might or might not edit/cut/splice and selectively release long after you've reached some level of success? ...still probably no, but maybe this over the podcast idea. I have come to realize that probably learning the trade would be a much better idea than spreading potentially false statements all over the internet. If the mantra from the USAF Weapons School, humble, credible, and approachable were applied to my giving out information on aviation, 1 and 3 may be feasible, but 2 could potentially be tested due to what I would assure is a lack of knowledge of the topic on my end..especially with actual pilots potentially seeing my content.
RANDOMDUDE13 Posted July 7 Author Posted July 7 2 hours ago, Vice said: dude you talk/write too much Sorry, I tend to be long winded.
ClearedHot Posted July 8 Posted July 8 On 7/7/2025 at 2:04 AM, RANDOMDUDE13 said: Sorry, I tend to be long winded. Lesson learned, especially as a newbie (not even a SNAP), never miss an opportunity to keep your mouth shut. Everyone wants to be a youtube star...I even have a small channel with some flying videos, but dude you don't even know what you don't know. If you truly want to be a military pilot, go all in on that task. Don't divert your attention with podcast thought pieces. Every year 4 million men and women turn 18 in the United States...a substantial number of those have at least dreamed of being a USAF pilot. USAF picks between 1200-1400 to enter UPT each year....the odds are against you so don't distract yourself with trivial BS. If you want internet fame, start an OnlyFans, if you want to be a USAF pilot get to work and focus on that task. 1 3 1
Lord Ratner Posted July 8 Posted July 8 1 hour ago, ClearedHot said: If you want internet fame, start an OnlyFans, if you want to be a USAF pilot get to work and focus on that task. Do both... Pretty sure an Only"Fans" account that just posts gratuitous close up photos of C-130 engines covered in leaking oil and hydraulic fluid would make you a millionaire overnight just from @M2's secret combat pornography budget 1 6
RANDOMDUDE13 Posted July 9 Author Posted July 9 12 hours ago, ClearedHot said: Lesson learned, especially as a newbie (not even a SNAP), never miss an opportunity to keep your mouth shut. 12 hours ago, ClearedHot said: If you want internet fame, start an OnlyFans, if you want to be a USAF pilot get to work and focus on that task Thank you for the advice and sorry for the blabbering on my end. If I may ask, what is a SNAP?
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