All Episodes
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Unlocking Asteroid Secrets - PBS S7 Miniseries Episode 4
How OSIRIS-REx's journey to Asteroid Bennu could reveal clues to the origins of life on Earth. Welcome to the finale of our 4-part bonus podcast miniseries on the maki...
50 Years of the F-16 - PBS S7 Miniseries Episode 3
How the F-16 became a combat legend around the world, and what it takes to build them.Welcome to Part 3 of our 4-part bonus podcast miniseries on the making of Behind ...
Building the International Space Station - PBS S7 Miniseries Episode 2
How the world's largest spacecraft taught us to live and work in space.Welcome to Part 2 of our 4-part bonus podcast miniseries on the making of Behind the Wings PBS S...
The Hurricane Hunters - PBS S7 Miniseries Episode 1
What does it take to fly into a hurricane, and why is it important?Welcome to Part 1 of our bonus podcast miniseries on The Making of Behind the Wings PBS Season 7. In...
Collecting Space Dust from Asteroid Bennu - Episode 63
University of Arizona Professor and OSIRIS-REx Principal Investigator Dr. Dante Lauretta explains how asteroids could reveal the origins of life on Earth.In this episo...
The Making of Behind the Wings PBS S7 Miniseries Trailer
We're excited to announce our special four-part podcast miniseries featuring stories from the making of our newest Behind the Wings PBS season! Director Cray Novick an...
How Black Holes Could Unlock the Mysteries of the Universe - Episode 62
Theoretical Physicist Andrew Strominger explains what exactly black holes are and how they could tell us about the beginning of the cosmos.In this episode, Andrew disc...
Landing a Helicopter on a Bank Robber's Car - Episode 61
Pilot Mike Silva recalls a high-speed chase that ended when his news helicopter stopped a fleeing criminal’s stolen car, allowing police to save a hostage's life.Welco...
Behind the Wings Season 7 Trailer
The Behind the Wings podcast is back with Season 7 and 10 new episodes! From the mysteries of black holes to the hovering capabilities of the Harrier Jump Jet, and the...
Why the F-22 Transformed Stealth - Episode 60
Retired Fighter Pilot Randy "Laz" Gordon explains how the F-22 changed the air battlefield and why it was built to win the first fight.In this episode, Randy discusses...
How Orbital Debris Could End Space Exploration - Episode 59
Astrophysicist Dr. Jonathan McDowell explains how the ever-growing problem of space junk is threatening satellites, science missions, and even spaceflight as we know i...
Ejecting from the B-1 Lancer - Episode 58
Retired Pilot Maj. Gen. Garrett “Sack” Harencak and Weapons Systems Officer Lt. Col. Tony “Voodoo” Eret share what it was like to fly together in the Rockwell B-1 Lanc...
How the F-111 Revolutionized Aircraft Capabilities - Episode 57
Retired F-111 Pilot Lt. Col. Kevin “Too Kool” Kuhlmann explains how the General Dynamics F-111 could perform almost any role in the air battlefield, as a fighter, bomb...
Surviving Extreme Isolation in Space - Episode 56
Social Scientist Alires Almon explains why the human element is critical to mission success during long-duration spaceflights.In this episode, Alires discusses the imp...
Spying From 70,000 Feet - Episode 55
Retired Pilot Lt. Col. Josh Cadice shares his story of going to the edge of space in one of the most iconic spy planes ever built.In this episode, Josh discusses flyin...
3,113 Days as a Vietnam POW - Episode 54
Retired Navy Commander Everett Alvarez Jr. shares his story of surviving the Hỏa Lò Prison as one of the longest-held prisoners of war in U.S. history.In this episode,...
Cleared for Chaos - Episode 53
Air Boss Kellie Hudson tells us how she balances spectacle and safety while controlling intense air show skies.In this episode, Kellie discusses her path from air traf...
The Pilot Changing Hollywood Filmmaking - Episode 52
Aerial Coordinator and Stunt Pilot Kevin “K2” LaRosa shares how he brought some of the most complex aviation movie scenes to life.In this episode, Kevin discusses desi...
The First Woman Thunderbirds Pilot - Episode 51
Retired F-15 and F-16 fighter pilot Nicole Malachowski tells us about flying 18 inches off the wings of high-speed jets as a U.S. Air Force Thunderbird.Welcome to Seas...
Behind the Wings Season 6 Trailer
The Behind the Wings podcast is back with Season 6 and 10 new episodes! Hear stories from one of the longest interned Vietnam POWs, Everett Alvarez Jr., controlling th...
