The F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/Podcast
The F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio Show/Podcast, subtitled Straight Outta Calverton, focuses on the Grumman F-14 Tomcat and the people who built, flew, and maintained it. It explores naval aviation history through stories from Navy personnel and Grumman employees. The show is dedicated to the men and women connected to the F-14 program and its legacy at Calverton and beyond.
Episodes
VF-21 Freelancers: CAPT C.J. "HEATER" Heatley III & E5 AO2 Dan McVey
VF-21 Freelancers F-14 Pilot C.J. "HEATER" Heatley III reunites with Ordie Dan McVey to share some great memories serving together.LEADERSHIP, KNOWS NO BOUNDARIES!Anytime, Baby..!FLY NAVY...Host: VF-102 Diamondbacks F-14 Pilot Gerry "LEEKSTER" Leekey, VF-31 Tomcatters RIO Eric "SYPHIN" McMullen Producer Lorenzo BenciniProduced by F-14 Calverton ATG
Top Gun the Movie, behind the scenes filming with USN Captain C.J. "HEATER" Heatley III
HEATER takes us behind the scenes on filming the most popular aviation movie in history, Top Gun...Pilot Host: VF-102 Diamondbacks Gerald "LEEKSTER" LeekeyRIO Host: VF-31 Tomcatters LCDR Eric "SYPHIN" McMullenProducer: Lorenzo BenciniProduced by F-14 Calverton ATG
F-14 "Tomcat University" Podcast guest DIRT & Augie
We welcome Naval Aviation legend Don "DIRT" Kingery a VF-154 Black Knight F-4 Phantom Pilot & Augie Colis USS America CV-66 Waist Catapults.Host: Pilot VF-102 Pat "SMOKEHOUSE" CaseyRIO Host VF-102 Eric "TUNA" MartinsMaintainer Host Rob Todd USS America CAT 3Producer: Lorenzo BenciniProduced by F-14 Calverton ATG 2026
F-14 Tomcat Podcast Ep 19 OPIE & JUMA
We welcome two legends from the Golden Age of Naval Aviation, Scott "OPIE" Miner & Bill "JUMA" Welch.JUMA is a World Famous Pukin' Dog from Fighter Squadron 143 flying the F-14A as a RIO, Miner served with the Jolly Rogers of Figter Squadron 84 also flying the F-14A..The TARPS Pod is a highlight in this show...Your Host: Gerald "LEEKSTER" Leekey VF-102, Eric "SYPHIN" Mcmullen.Producer: Lorenzo
USN LSO Life & Culture
Landing Signal Officer, these are the folks on the Platform who wave the Air Wing to help safely get them aboard.To do this, we welcome aboard CDR Brian "RJ" Roberts & LCDR John "CHIMPO" O'Neill who are both very legendary PADDLES.We dedicate this show to all LSO's past & present, any weather, any where, any time,baby..!Hosted by Gerald "LEEKSTER" LeekeyEditor Lorenzo BenciniProduced by F-
Admiral Jay RABBIT Campbell F-8 & F-14
We welcome AdmiralJay RABBIT Campell to the show. RABBIT flew both the F-8 Crusader and the F-14 Tomcat. This show is very rich in Naval Aviation histroy.An American Legend that has done it all, Baby...!Edited by Lorenzo BenciniProduced by F-14 Calverton ATG
AIRFEST '25 PROMO F-14 Tomcat Demo Team 20th Anniverary
AIRFEST '25 Promo for the 20th Anniversary of the F-14 Demo TeamWe proudly welcome Captain Terry "BUBBLES" Dailey World Famous VF-11 Red Ripper Pilot, Austin Meyers Event Coordinator NAS Wildwood, F-14 Tomcat Demo Team SMOKIN' JOE Ruzicka and Maintainer Coach Tony Brranch, USS America Rob Todd CAT 3, Chris Hoglan Precision Flight Helmets & our Event Coordinator at F-14 Calverton the legendary
F-14 Tomcat Podcast Ep18
Rich "CORN" Cornwall: VF-32 Swordsmen and VF-102 Diamondbacks is joined by: Dave "HEY JOE" Parsons VF-102 Daimondbacks & VF-32 Swordsmen .HOST: LEEKSTER & SYPHINProduced & Edited by Lorenzo Bencini
1v1 With LEEKSTER & GUS
USAF F-16 Pilot Darrel "GUS" Ekstrom Joins LEEKSTER for a great discussion on how USAF life differs from USN life. During an exchange tour, GUS visited the USS America CV-66 where LEEKSTER gave him a VIP ride in the F-14 Tomcat...Produced by F-14 Calverton ATGProducer Lrenzo Bencini
Tomcat University: AS2 (AW) Dave Braud & EA-18G Growler Pilot OUTBOUND COURSE
It's time to discuss GSE (Ground Support Equipment), we welcome AS2 (AW) Braud who gives us all a lesson on some important equipment that allows Navy Airframes to fly.. Also, from the Electronic Warfare Community we welcome "OUTBOUND COURSE" whos currently flying the Growler..Produced by F-14 Calverton ATGEcecutive Producer Lorenzo Bencini
F-14 Tomcat/Naval Aviation Book Authors Mini Series Ep1
We welcome Lou Benoit the author of "Grumman F-14 Tomcat End of the line. Not the Legend"...This is a great book from a great american. Lou delivers 100% on the data that makes this book a must have in any collection.Years of hard work to create this masterpiece of all the Tomcats career highlights as well as some low lights..Host: LCDR Eric "SYHYN" Mcmullen & Producer Lorenzo Bencini Produced
VF-102 Diamondbacks 2024 Christmas Show Part Deux
We welcome back the Ready Room of Fighter Squadron 102...the sea going Tomcat stories told unlike any other aviation podcast.A show about proud brave men and their F-14 Tomcats..F-14Calverton ATGProducer: Lorenzo BenciniEmail: f14calverton@gmail.com
Tomcat University VF-213 Black Lions CDR Francesco "PACO" Kirichi, VF-102 Diamondbacks AMS1 AW Coach Tony Branch
We welcome PACO and Coach Tony Branch for an exciting show of life in the F-14 Tomcat Community. PACO is also the author of Lions Of The Sky which is an awesome read..Audio Producer: Lorenzo Bencini.Produced by F-14 Calverton ATG
Ep 18: The F-14 Tomcat Podcast, VF-84 AT Darell Mullen & VF-102 Cpt Monty A'Swipe Ashilman aka "ASH"
This was a great episode, ASH takes us from the Tomcat to today's Navy. We welcomed VF-84 Jolly Roger F-14A Tomcat AT Darrell Mullen..Edited & Produced by Lorenzo Bencini, F-14 Calverton ATG
Ep17 The F-14 Tomcat Podcast
Ep 17: VF-102 Diamondbacks Pilot John "OTIS" Owens (BIFF in S-3's) & VF-102 Diamondbacks RIO Eric "TUNA" Martins..Otis is a great guest who also flew the S-3 as an NFO before transitioning to the F-14 Tomcat.Tuna was also went on to VX-9 and also the XO of NAS Fallon. ..Produced by F-14 Calverton ATG Straight OuttaCalverton, Grumman Calverton AKA Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant Calverto
Tomcat University Ep 9 A-10 Warthog Major Adam "BROADWAY" Casey
We welcome: Major Adam Casey callsign "Broadway".A career path to the Warthog unlike any other. We'd like to thank the USAF for such an incredible interview, keep in mind this is a Long Island Republic/Grumman product.With the A-10 wrapping up its career, this is a show that needed to be done. A-10's forever, Baby!Host: Lt. Pat "SMOKEHOUSE" Casey VF-102 Diamondbacks, USS America CAT 3 Rob Todd.Pro
Tomcat University Ep 8 NAF Atsugi/Iwo Jima
We welcome Lcdr John CHIMPO O'Neill E-2D Hawkeye CAG5 PADDLES & CDR Tom JEETER Bush F-14 Tomcat VF-84,VF-32 & F/A-18 Hornet VFA-27.They discuss being forward deployed at NAF Atsugi and also CQ's on IWO JIMA..HOST: SMOKIN" Joe Ruzicka VF-154 Black Knights, F-14 Tomcat DEMO Team, Lt Pat SMOKHOUSE Casey VF-102 Diamdbacks & USS America Rob Todd CAT 3..Produced by F-14 Calverton ATG.Editor:
The VF-102 Diamondbacks Christmas Show 2023
A First for Naval Aviation Baby!We put the "Band" back together agian. It has been nearly 3 decades since this VF-102 Ready Room has stood shoulder to shoulder. They lived and died toegther while living on the edge.The ultimate debrief basically! We hope you enjoy the show and on behalf of the Staff at F-14 Calverton ATG we would like to wish your family a very Merry Christmas!**Disclaimer This ep
The F-14 Tomcat Radio Show Ep16
Tom "JEETER" Bush VF-84 Jolly Rogers, VF-32 Swordsmen. From Submarines to Naval Aviation Jeeter is a Legend Baby!Born & Raised on Long Island.
Tomcat Tweakers Ep2
Bill Barto aka Mr. NATOPS, Bill is a 20 year legendary Grummanite employee of Grumman Aerospace Behpage NY. Show Host: VF-11 World Famous Red Ripper PC Ray Borelli who is also Grumman Plant 6 F-14 Tomcat Final Assembly.VF-31 Tomcatters F-14D Super Tomcat RIO LCDR Eric "SYPHIN" Mcmullen.
The F-14 Tomcat Radioshow Podcast "Tomcat University" Ep 7
Tomcat University: VF-84 Jolly Roger Pilot Steve "MONGO" Lloyd, joins us along with legendary VF-32 Swordsmen Maintainer Kory Mehrer.Host: VF-154 Black Knights Joe "SMOKIN'" Ruzicka, VF-102 Diamondback Pat "SMOKHOUSE" Casey & USS America CV-66 CAT 3 Rob Todd.
The F-14 Tomcat Radio Show Podcast "Grummman Tomcat Tweakers" Ep 1
We go inside Grumman Aerospace to take a look at building the Grumman F-14 Tomcat. this will be a new mini series which is about aerospace engineering in its "Golden Age. We kick it off with your Host Ray Borrelli Sr 3 Generation Grumman Family besides holding the title of VF-11 World Famous PC along with Doug Bernal 2 Generations og Grumman Aerospace.Co-Hosting with Ray is none other than Lt Cdr
The Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Show AIRFEST '23 NAS Wildwood Promo
AIRFEST '23 September 1-4 at NAS Wildwood New Jersey. We discuss cleaning the hangar and also plans for AIRFEST and what you will experience if your lucky enough to attend! The Grumman F-14B Jolly Rogers Tomcat brought to life like only F-14 Calverton ATG can do. We proudly will have it out on the flight line along with an historic Tomcat Memorabilia Museum Tent.See you there Baby!
Episode 15: VF-41 Black Aces Pilot Mike "BC" Anderson
BC flew the F-14A Tomcat for one of the most legendary Tomcat Squadrons. NAVY 2 Libya O..The Black Aces are the first Tomcat squadron to make claim to an A/A victory in the Big Fighter!.Produced by Aaron Ballew & Lorenzo Bencini.Find us at: Instagram, Facebook, Discord..Check out our merc at WWW.GoldleaderATX.com
The Official F-14 Tomcat radio Show Episode 14 Part 2
We welcome Blain Miesterhands ATC CVN-73 and VF-11 World Famous Red Ripper PC Ray Borrelli Sr who also is a 3 Generation Grumman family member.Ray worked at Plant 6 Final Assembly for the F-14 Tomcat.. Also SUEDE from Fighter Squadron 32. who offers ome amazing insights on the LANTIRN GE Powered Grumman F-14 Tomcat.SUEDE also served with The Salty Dogs VX-23 at NAS Pax..This Show was long at some
The Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Show Ep 14
Part 1: "SUEDE" VF-32 GE Powered, LANTIRN Equipped F-14B Tomcat RIO shares some amazing stories. LEEKSTER had to work so SMOKHOUSE from VF-102 Diamondbacks Co-Hosted with SYPHIN. Also, our new Grumman Rep Ray Borreli Sr was a guest along with Blain Miesterhans who was USN ATC on the GW CVN-73 amongst many other towers he worked out of while serving.
The Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Show Podcast Season 2 Ep 13
Episode 13: David "GHENGIS" Kahn, F-14 Tomcat A/B RIO VF-74 Bedevilers, VF-102 Diamodbacks.Like, Share, Subscribe!.Drop a comment below!. Find us on Instagam, DISCORD, Apple Podcast, Spreaker Podcast, FaceBook or even simply just google F-14 Tomcat Radio Show! ANYTIME BABY!STRAIGHT OUTTA CALVERTON WHERE ALL 712 F-14 TOMCATS WERE BUILT! Grumman Calverton Naval Industrial Weapons Plant, Calverton NY
The Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Show/Podcast Episode 12
Episode 12: The "LSO" show, CDR Brian "RJ" Roberts VF-211 CHECKMATES, LSO CAG PADDLES.. LCDR John "CHIMPO" Oneill.
F-14 Tocat Radio Show Episode 11
Episode 11, CDR David SLEDGE Rickter VF-114 Aardvarks, VF-111 Sundowners, Tomcat Tales Guest which is available on DVD. Also joining us is LCDR John CHIMPO O'niell, Current serving E-2 Hawkeye Pilot & Former CAG 5 PADDLES. We connect CHIMPO's career to Grumman E-2 Line Employee Wayne Anstey as CHIMPO's Flight flew Wayne Ansteys flag in the very product he spent a career tweaking to perfection afte
F-14 Tomcat Radio Show Podcast Episode 10
Captain Terry BUBBLES Dailey takes us thru the transition of the F-4 Phantom to the F-14 Tomcat as he flew the Phantom for VF-33 Starfiighters and the F-14 Tomcat for the World Famous Red Rippers. Also joining us is Lt Roberto BURT Freles TF30 Engine Specialist AIMD Engine shop aboard CVN-69
The Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Show/Podcast Episode 9: Maui CAP
Episode 9: CAP MAUI Civil Air PatrolCO Captain Pat Mulligan along with XO Stephanie Burkett joined us to shae Americas best kept secret, Civil Air Patrol. The stories are amazing just like the Mission!Like, Share, Subscribe!
The Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Show Podcast Episode 8
Episode 8 CDR John Robusto "ROBO", LT kieth Schomig "VIRUS, VIP Thane Burkett, Josh Jones F-14 Tomcat ATG DISCORD. ROBO is a RIO who went on to be a Pilot in the Tomcat while in VF-102, The Diamondbacks. VIRUS is a RIO for VF-211 Checkmates!
The Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Show Episode 7 Below Decks
Episode 7 BELOW DECKS is raw and unedited clips from Episode 7. with GRAPPER, SMOKEHOUSE and BM2 Rob Todd
The Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Show/Podcast Episode 7
Episode 7 VF-102 Diamondbacks: LT CDR Kieth Casey II "SMOKEHOUSE",VF-102 Diamondbacks: LT CDR Jeff Grapp "Grapper", BM2 Rob Todd CAT 3 USS America CVA-66.
The Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Show/Podcast: Episode 6
Episode 6: "WEAPONS A/A" The F-14 Tomcat carries a large Arsenal, so we thought we would discuss A/A. We bring on a AO From VF-11 The World Famous Red Rippers. Ordie Jon Weaver, who is a GE M61 20MM Cannon Specialist. RIO, Eric 'TUNA" Martins joins us as well, TUNA served in VF102,VX-4,VX-9 and also served as the XO of NAS FALLON. In his career TUNA flew all 3 models of the Tomcat, F-14A, F-
The Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Show Episode 5 Below Decks
This is the OC Club Style show based on Ep5 from the Main Show, Episode 5 is The Grumman Strike Package! we send to war the entire Grumman Bethpage and Grumman Calverton Assembly Lines, all designed and built together to support each other. We Brought a Seasoned Aircrew Reprsentative aboard from each Airframe to discuss their part in the Strike Package...................E-2 Hawkeye.. BiffA-6 Intru
The Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Show/Podcast Episode 5
The Grumman Strike Package! We send to war the Grumman Bethpage and Grumman Calverton Assembly Lines, all designed and built together to support each other. We Brought a "Seasoned Aircrew Representative" aboard from each Airframe to discuss their part in the Strike Package...................COMMENT BELOW!PRESS THAT LIKE BUTTON LIKE IT WAS THE AIM-54 LAUNCH BUTTON!SHARE! LET A FRIEND KNOW!Find us o
The Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Show Episode 4 Below Decks
Below Decks is a New Series on the F-14 Tomcat Radio Show/Podcast which is different than the regularly produced main show. A little more realism hence forth "Below Decks". Episode 1 Dave "BIO" Baranek takes us through the filming of the Movie TOPGUN as he was a TOPGUN Instructor during the Filming! intro is about 8:30 before show begins.
The Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Show/Podcast Episode 4
Episode4 of The F-14 Tomcat Radio Show/Podcast "Straight Outta Calverton"! Episode 4 features Dave "BIO" Baranek who served in the Renagades of VF-24, from there he went to TOPGUN where he was invited back as an Instructor! next he would serve in the Bounty Hunters of VF-2 before next Commanding the Checkmates of Fighter Squadron 211. Bio's career is unique to say the least. we hope you enjoy and
The Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Show Episode 3 Below Decks
We put together some bonus content on OEF and the first night of the war from Episode 3, which originally aired on November 14,2020. F-14D RIO/WSO Mike "Tung" Peterson was one amazing guest! Anytime Baby!
The Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Show Episode 3
Episode 3, Scott "Bananna" Banasiewicz Plane Captain shares his experiences with the Bones. Mike Aircrew Interview stops by to share some great stories as a host of a great aviation show he runs out of England. Our feature aircrew this month is Mike "Tung" Peterson who takes to War in the backseat of a Grumman F-14D Super Tomcat. We finish each show with discussing flying a Tomcat again... as an A
The Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Show Episode 2
F-14 Tomcat Radio Show Episode 2: We open the show with Famous Photographer Rick Llinarres who spent a lot of time with VF-103 Jolly Rogers as well as his father was a Grumman Executive. also we welcome back Ken our Cohost/Maintainer from Vf-14 Tophatters as well as VF-31 Tomcatters. also we discuss the F-22 Raptor Vs The F-14D Super Tomcat in somee very RARE engagements towards the end of program
The Official F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio Show/Podcast Episode 1
Episode 1, Co-Host VF-143 World Famous Pukin Dogs Maintainer Brian shares his times with the Dogs, Ed Caco licensed Navy Artist stops by as well, also our Co-Host SYPHIN from The Tomcatters of VF-31 who talks about the Big Cats Last Cruise!
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