Sit Down with Sid Podcast

THE DEBRIS TELLS A DIFFERENT STORY When Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished in 2014, it became the most enduring mystery in modern aviation. As search efforts evaluate new oceanographic data and Ocean Infinity’s updated timelines, we sit down with Blaine Gibson, the independent debris hunter who has spent over a decade tracking physical wreckage across the shores of the Indian Ocean. Blaine brin...

THE AI TRAP: IRAN, TRUMP, AND THE REAL ECONOMIC COST As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes modern defense, intelligence, and autonomous warfare, global power dynamics are shifting away from traditional human strategy. At the same time, persistent inflation, high energy costs, and aggressive fiscal policy continue to squeeze the middle class — leaving everyday citizens to absorb the financial...

9/11 PENTAGON SURVIVOR – 10 FEET FROM AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT 77 IMPACT 9/11 Survivor Dan Holdridge shares his powerful firsthand account of September 11, 2001. From inside the Pentagon, he survived the violent impact, thermal burns, and pitch-black smoke when American Airlines Flight 77 struck the building just 10 feet from where 184 lives were lost. Dan channeled his survival into executive lea...

MH370: WHAT THE EVIDENCE REALLY SHOWS When Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished in 2014, it became the most enduring mystery in modern aviation. Today we sit down with Christine Negroni, a veteran aviation journalist, investigator, and author of The Crash Detectives. Christine Negroni challenges the dominant pilot-suicide narrative and presents a compelling alternative: hypoxia caused by cockpit...

THE OFFICIAL STORY IS A COVER-UP When Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished in 2014, it cemented its place as the greatest enigma in modern aviation. Now, as new questions and critical scrutiny emerge regarding the official narrative, Sit Down with Sid welcomes back Captain Byron Bailey for an eagerly awaited follow-up conversation. In this deep-dive interview, Capt. Byron addresses the tough push...

WHY MH370 DITCHED: "IT'S A FACT" In this episode of Sit Down With Sid, ABC News aviation analyst and veteran pilot Captain John Nance explains why he believes Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 (Boeing 777) was deliberately ditched into the ocean. When MH370 vanished in 2014, it became the most enduring mystery in modern aviation. As search efforts evaluate new data, Captain Nance brings a frontline ana...

9/11 SURVIVOR (WORLD TRADE CENTER 7) - SHE WAS INSIDE WHEN THE UNTHINKABLE HAPPENED 9/11 survivor Samantha Silverman shares her powerful firsthand account of September 11, 2001. From inside World Trade Center 7, she witnessed unimaginable horrors including people jumping from the Twin Towers and narrowly escaped with her life. That day changed everything. Samantha left her career on Wall Street, b...

UNCOVERING THE ACOUSTIC DATA OF MH370 When Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished in 2014, it became the most enduring mystery in modern aviation. Now, as the search effort enters a critical new phase, we sit down with leading underwater acoustics expert Dr. Usama Kadri. For years, Dr. Kadri has applied rigorous mathematical and hydroacoustic modeling to the oceanographic data surrounding the disap...

THE DEBRIS, DATA, AND DYNAMICS OF MH370 We are honored to share this exceptional, in-depth presentation by Captain Peter Turner, published with his full permission as part of our ongoing global coverage of the MH370 disappearance. Moving past common speculation, Capt. Turner takes a rigorous, evidence-first approach—analyzing raw data, primary radar logs, Boeing performance charts, fuel flow formu...

MH370 DECODED: INSIDE THE BOEING 777 HARDWARE When Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished in 2014, it became the most enduring mystery in modern aviation. Now, as search efforts evaluate new data, we sit down with John Goglia, a veteran A&P mechanic and historic first maintenance-focused NTSB Board Member. With a career dedicated to aircraft hardware, human performance, and aviation maintenance...

WHAT THE MH370 MATH ACTUALLY REVEALS When MH370 vanished in 2014, it became the most enduring mystery in modern aviation. Now, as search efforts continue to evaluate new data, we sit down with Dr. John Zweck, a distinguished mathematician and researcher specializing in applied mathematics, data science, and the rigorous analysis of satellite telemetry data. With extensive independent academic expe...

THE MATH BEHIND MH370 DISAPPEARANCE When Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished in 2014, it became the most enduring mystery in modern aviation. Now, as search efforts continue to evaluate new data, we sit down with Dr. Goong Chen, a distinguished professor of mathematics and lead researcher of multi-institution studies investigating the computational physics and fluid dynamics of aircraft water en...

A STORY THE WORLD CAN’T IGNORE. Ben Keller is the muralist who ignited a national movement, bringing the face of Iryna Zarutska to city walls across America. From her tragic death on a Charlotte train to her image becoming a symbol of public safety and remembrance, this is more than just paint—it is a battle for public memory. Backed by high-profile figures like Elon Musk and Eoghan McCabe, Ben’s...

BEYOND THE PILOT ERROR MYTH: RE-ENGINEERING MH370 When Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished in 2014, it became the most enduring mystery in modern aviation. Now, as the search effort enters a critical new phase with the contract extension for Ocean Infinity, we sit down with Boeing 777 captain and safety expert Capt. Shem Malmquist. For years, Capt. Malmquist has applied deep technical expertise...

BEYOND THE FOUR WALLS: REDEFINING TRAUMA RECOVERY IN THE ARENA. As a trauma specialist and former Behavioral Health Coordinator for the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center, Terri Keener has spent years on the front lines of mass casualty response and long-term care. In this interview, Terri moves beyond traditional talk therapy to share a masterclass on the biological mechanics of trauma and the neurol...

CHALLENGING THE OFFICIAL NARRATIVE OF MH370 When Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished in 2014, it became the most enduring mystery in modern aviation. Now, as the search effort enters a critical new phase with the contract extension for Ocean Infinity, we sit down with investigative journalist and author Jeff Wise. For over a decade, Jeff has been one of the most persistent and provocative voices...

9/11 SURVIVOR (WORLD TRADE CENTER NORTH TOWER) - ESCAPING THE 78TH FLOOR WITH MY GUIDE DOG ROSELLE In this 9/11 survivor interview, Michael Hingson sits down to share his harrowing true story of escaping the North Tower. On September 11th, 2001, 9/11 survivor Michael Hingson was on the 78th floor of the World Trade Center North Tower when the world began to tilt. While the air filled with jet fuel...

Important Update: This episode was recorded prior to Malaysia renewing the one-year extension of the official search for flight MH370 with Ocean Infinity. Any references to the search status reflect information available at the time of recording. INSIDE THE COCKPIT: DECODING THE MANUAL FLIGHT PATH OF MH370. When Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished in 2014, the search turned from the skies to the...

Note: This episode was recorded before Malaysia extended the official search for MH370. References to the search status reflect information available at that time. UNCOVERING THE PHYSICAL SECRETS OF THE INDIAN OCEAN. When Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished in 2014, the search turned from the skies to the hostile depths of the Southern Indian Ocean. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Simon Bo...

INSIDE THE MH370 DEBATE: WHAT REALLY HAPPENED? Twelve years after the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, recent 2026 search efforts have concluded without closure. Despite the deployment of unprecedented deep-sea robotics, the Indian Ocean has yet to yield definitive wreckage. The aviation community is now forced to confront a difficult reality: are we failing to mandate the necessary...

RISING FIERCE: THE ANATOMY OF AN UNBROKEN SPIRIT In this episode of the Survivor Series, what began as a journey through the darkest experiences a human can endure evolved into a profound discourse on the reclamation of agency and the transition from survival to leadership. Andreina Viera Silva shares how navigating kidnapping, systemic abuse, and the loss of her personal freedom forced a total re...

FORENSIC ANALYSIS: THE HARD PHYSICAL EVIDENCE OF MH370 When Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished in 2014, it became the most enduring mystery in modern aviation. Now, as search efforts continue to evaluate new data, we sit down with Anthony Brickhouse—a renowned air safety investigator and forensic expert with decades of experience analyzing aircraft wreckage, flight recorders, and survival facto...

AVIATION DOES NOT DO WELL WITH MYSTERIES When Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished, it shook the global aviation community to its core. Now, 12 years after the disappearance and following the conclusion of the recent 2026 search efforts, we sit down with Captain John Cox, a world-renowned accident investigator and CEO of Safety Operating Systems to analyze the forensic evidence from a global safe...

WHY THE SEARCH FOR MH370 IS FAILING "They are looking in the wrong place because they are following the wrong narrative." - Capt. Byron Bailey When Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished in 2014, it became the most enduring mystery in modern aviation. In this deep-dive interview, we sit down with Captain Byron Bailey—a veteran aviator with over 45 years of professional experience spanning military...

BEYOND THE RUBBLE: THE ART OF HUMAN ENDURANCE In this episode of the Survivor Series, what began as a narrow escape on a 9/11 Tuesday morning from the 73rd floor of the South Tower evolved into a profound discourse on the intersection of emotional healing and financial restoration. Nicole shares how surviving the September 11 attacks forced a transition from a corporate professional to a global au...