Kodiak Shack Podcast

If you would like to contact our sponsor Atomus Cyber you can email them at: www.atomuscyber.com 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://...

If you would like to contact our sponsor Atomus Cyber you can email them at: www.atomuscyber.com 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 Aircraf...

If you would like to contact our sponsor Atomus Cyber you can email them at: www.atomuscyber.com 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 Sp...

If you would like to contact our sponsor Atomus Cyber you can email them at: www.atomuscyber.com 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 Instruc...

If you would like to contact our sponsor Atomus Cyber you can email them at: www.atomuscyber.com 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 M...

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. If you would like to...

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. If you would like to contact our sponsor Atomus Cyber you can email them at: www.atomuscyber.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.c...

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. If you would like to contact Merc you can reach him here: gregfranaconsulting.com or find him...

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 sche...

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! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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. If you would like to contact Dijam his email is below: Dijam@gridraster.com or check out their website: gridraster.c...

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. If you would like to reach out to them, or donate to the foundation, their website is: https://gunsgarin.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy...

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. We hope you enjoy and welcome any feedback you have. Email us at: info@kodiakshack.com and check out our website kodiakshack.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pr...

If you would like to donate please use the link below: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/63e27b72-d402-4c1c-afa6-902f0e45279a/donations 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...

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. If you would like to contact us please email us at info@kodiakshack.com or check out our website kodiakshack.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redci...

On this episode Rain, Bender, and myself talk about UAPs, and our Air Force and flying experiences. We always welcome feedback about our chats. Feel free to reach out and let us know what you enjoy about our content. Info@kodiakshack.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If you would like to donate use this link: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/63e27b72-d402-4c1c-afa6-902f0e45279a/donations 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,...

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...

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. Check out Rains podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-afterburn-podcast/id1496428378 If you would like to contact us email us at info@kodiakshack.com or check...

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. If you wo...

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...

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. If you would like to contact them you c...

If you would like to donate please use the link below: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/63e27b72-d402-4c1c-afa6-902f0e45279a/donations Please reach out to our sponsor Crowdbotics here: Julian@crowdbotics.com https://www.crowdbotics.com/managed-app-development?sales_rep=Julian-Capps&lead_source=Paid-Social&utm_source=vaderpod On this episode I speak with Ahmed Qureshi from BILT Inc. He has s...

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. If you want to contact them please find them on LinkedIn: Ben "Rex" Wysack and Blake Locklar If you want...

If you would like to donate please use the link below: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/63e27b72-d402-4c1c-afa6-902f0e45279a/donations Please reach out to our sponsor Crowdbotics here: Julian@crowdbotics.com https://www.crowdbotics.com/managed-app-development?sales_rep=Julian-Capps&lead_source=Paid-Social&utm_source=vaderpod On this episode Joey and I talk about his experience expanding AFW...