So There I Was” is a weekly aviation podcast and YouTube show featuring true pilot stories from fighter pilots, airline captains, helicopter pilots, and other military and civilian aviators. “So – There I was.” It’s how ALL great aviation tales begin! Join hosts Fig and Repete as they bring in some great aviation raconteurs to relate the glamorous, hilarious, poignant, tragic, and incredible tales of aviation. Fig and Repete met more than 30 years ago as Marine Attack pilots in Marine Attack Squadron VMA‑223 flying the AV‑8B Harrier II. Both have since gone on to careers in the majors. Realizing that they are around the most accomplished professionals in aviation with amazing stories to tell, they decided these stories are too good to be kept quiet. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll laugh until you cry, but you’ll never be bored!
So There I Was
Claim This Podcastby Chuck Newton and Pete Harmon
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So There I Was” is a weekly aviation podcast and YouTube show featuring true pilot stories from fighter pilots, airline captains, helicopter pilots, and other military and civilian aviators. “So – There I was.” It’s how ALL great aviation tales begin! Join hosts Fig and Repete as they bring in some great aviation raconteurs to relate the glamorous, hilarious, poignant, tragic, and incredible tales of aviation. Fig and Repete met more than 30 years ago as Marine Attack pilots in Marine Attack Squadron VMA‑223 flying the AV‑8B Harrier II. Both have since gone on to careers in the majors. Realizing that they are around the most accomplished professionals in aviation with amazing stories to tell, they decided these stories are too good to be kept quiet. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll laugh until you cry, but you’ll never be bored!
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Recent Episodes
June 18, 2026
Crossing the Pond: No, Really! Episode 216
Former Harrier XO "Ag" recounts his harrowing Atlantic crossing to Desert Storm, while artist Derek shares a near-fatal Afghanistan airdrop, in this gripping interview.
June 11, 2026
Scrape a Hole and Hang On: Buggsy's on Welded Wing Episode 215
Pilot Buggsy shares his experiences in flight school, the Navy, and flying Harriers in this interview with the host.
June 5, 2026
Trainwreck Episode 214
Host Alex Strecken recounts a harrowing near mid-ground collision, sharing lessons learned from the intense experience.
221 total episodes available with 66 transcripts
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