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The Bobby White Podcast

The Bobby White Podcast

Bobby White 159 episodes Nov 7, 2026

The Bobby White Podcast is hosted by Bobby White, creator of Sailing Doodles and a former international airline and private jet pilot. He shares stories from his life as a pilot, sailor, traveler, and adventurer, covering aviation, sailing, travel, business, and living abroad. Episodes also feature conversations with interesting people he has met along the way. The show focuses on real experiences and memorable adventures, and was formerly known as The Sailing Doodles Podcast.

Episodes

Did I Save My Father's Life? The Lynyrd Skynyrd Tragedy
Did I Save My Father's Life? The Lynyrd Skynyrd Tragedy Nov 7, 2026 21:22 On October 20, 1977, Lynyrd Skynyrd's chartered Convair 240 crashed in Mississippi after running out of fuel, killing six people, including three band members and both pilots. But what most people don't know is that my father, Jim White, was the chief pilot for Falcon Aviation and had been flying Lynyrd Skynyrd on their tour. Just days before the crash, he left to be home for my birth. I was born
I Flew Sammy Hagar on Tour… and Got the Nickname “Silvertoes”
I Flew Sammy Hagar on Tour… and Got the Nickname “Silvertoes” Oct 27, 2026 12:35 Back in 2003 or 2004, I was just 24 years old and had landed my first real job flying private jets out of Van Nuys, California. One of my very first assignments? Flying rock legend Sammy Hagar and his band around the country on tour! For the next month or two, I got a behind-the-scenes look at life on the road with a rock star. We had all-access backstage passes, hung out with the band, drank mar
We Thought They Were Pirates! The Real Dangers of Sailing Around the World
We Thought They Were Pirates! The Real Dangers of Sailing Around the World Oct 20, 2026 16:01 How dangerous is it really to sail around the world? Are pirates something sailors should actually worry about? While sailing through Indonesia, we stopped at a tiny, remote atoll hundreds of miles from civilization. Just as we were preparing to leave, a wooden boat carrying six men headed straight toward us. With only me and two women aboard, we had no idea what they wanted. What happened next w
I Was a Flydubai Pilot… Here's What Went Wrong
I Was a Flydubai Pilot… Here's What Went Wrong Oct 17, 2026 22:24 I was one of the very first pilots hired by Flydubai back in 2009, and I was there for the airline's very first passenger flight. But after a little over a year flying the Boeing 737 for them, I decided to leave. Following the recent shocking incident involving a Flydubai first officer, I'm sharing my firsthand experience working for the airline, the problems I saw with management and scheduling,
4 Years Flying Private Jets in Africa — Bribes, Guns and Gaddafi
4 Years Flying Private Jets in Africa — Bribes, Guns and Gaddafi Oct 12, 2026 40:20 Before YouTube, I spent four years living in Nigeria and flying a Gulfstream III all over Africa for a wealthy businessman. In this episode, I tell some of my favorite stories from that time — living in Maiduguri and Abuja, dealing with police bribes, flying across Africa, mechanical problems in the middle of nowhere, bird strikes, armed guards, and some very unusual passengers and destinations.
Why I’m Selling My 56-Foot Sailboat
Why I’m Selling My 56-Foot Sailboat Oct 4, 2026 30:34 It probably looks like my 56-foot CT56 is falling apart, but there’s more to the story. After sitting on the hard unattended for over a year, I’m compressing a year’s worth of maintenance into just a few weeks. In this episode, I break down what’s gone wrong, what I’ve fixed, what still needs to be done, and why I’ve decided it’s time to sell Nauti Dogs. I’m ready for something different — a smal
Aerosmith Never Knew Their Private Jet Had a Serious Problem
Aerosmith Never Knew Their Private Jet Had a Serious Problem Sep 29, 2026 17:55 Before Sailing Doodles, I spent years flying Gulfstream private jets around the world, and for about six to eight months I was one of the primary copilots flying Aerosmith on tour. Most nights we'd watch the show, leave halfway through to get the jet ready, then fly the band to their next city as soon as they came off stage. But one night, flying Aerosmith home to Boston, I noticed something str
What's Really Happening with my Electric Catamaran?
What's Really Happening with my Electric Catamaran? Sep 29, 2026 36:26 In this episode I’m answering your questions about what’s happening with my electric catamaran, whether I’m keeping it, selling it, or moving back to diesel.
I Flew Snoop Dogg… Then Customs Brought the Drug Dogs
I Flew Snoop Dogg… Then Customs Brought the Drug Dogs Sep 21, 2026 14:01 Back in 2004, I was a young Gulfstream III copilot flying celebrities around the world—and one of our regular passengers was Snoop Dogg. On one particular trip, our company was bringing Snoop and his entourage home from Brazil. I joined the trip in Brownsville, Texas, where the airplane had to clear U.S. Customs and Immigration before continuing on to California. Customs knew who was coming, and
Superyacht Ownership Explained by an Actual Owner
Superyacht Ownership Explained by an Actual Owner Sep 15, 2026 44:13 What is it actually like to own a superyacht? I sit down with my friend Bob, who has owned yachts ranging from 65 feet all the way up to 165 feet, to get an inside look at the reality of superyacht ownership. We talk about what these boats really cost to buy and operate, hiring and managing crew, maintenance, scheduling, fuel, marinas, itineraries, and all the logistics that come with owning a y
Burning Man Is Getting Older, More Expensive… and Losing Money
Burning Man Is Getting Older, More Expensive… and Losing Money Sep 3, 2026 23:07 I’m recording this episode from the roof of my RV in the middle of Black Rock City at Burning Man 2026. Burning Man has grown from a small gathering on a San Francisco beach into a temporary city of more than 70,000 people in the Nevada desert. But after decades of explosive growth, something is changing. Tickets that once sold out almost instantly are now easier to get. The average Burner is ge
He Climbed Everest, Sailed Around the World & Conquered the Northwest Passage
He Climbed Everest, Sailed Around the World & Conquered the Northwest Passage Aug 25, 2026 1:29:43 In this episode, I sit down with Gabriel, whose list of adventures is almost hard to believe. Most recently, he completed the legendary Northwest Passage aboard a 48-foot steel-hull trawler, navigating some of the most remote and challenging waters on Earth. But that’s only one chapter of his story. He has also circumnavigated the globe on a 48-foot sailboat, climbed Mount Everest, completed th

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