MAX Afterburner

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Ep. 165 - How America Receives Its Heroes Home | Matthew Buckley Jr. and the Weight of the Dignified Transfer

October 27, 2026

Whiz sits down with his oldest son, Matthew Buckley Jr., to debrief his active-duty tour with Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware — the single port of entry where America’s fallen come home.Matthew walks through the process and the procedures: what happens from the moment an aircraft touches down, how our heroes are received, and the standard of care that never bends. He debriefs the high-profile dignified transfers he supported, including ones attended by ...

Ep. 164 - Two Oceans Won't Save Us | 9/11 at 25, the FDA Opens the Door, and the Navy's Disgrace

October 17, 2026

Whiz goes solo this week with a brief from Washington and a hard look at where we stand 25 years after September 11.He starts with the FDA's public hearing on psychedelic therapeutics, held September 14 at the agency's White Oak headquarters. Whiz explains why he deliberately stayed away: commenters got two minutes apiece in front of a panel that asked no questions, and he's been making that case for over five years already. The pace of movement in the healing space right now is real and it i...

Ep. 163 - 39th Floor, Tower One: A 9/11 Survivor's Road Home with Psychedelics

September 22, 2026

On September 11, 2001, John Kostick was working as an electrician on the 39th floor of Tower One. He got out. Then he went back and spent the next 12 to 18 months at Ground Zero doing rescue and recovery.He carried it for decades: the smoke, the smells, the horrors. Then came the physical toll. In 2004 his voice started to fade, one of many injuries left by the trauma and toxins of that site. John also talks about a hard truth. Civilian 9/11 survivors never got the same standard of care as fi...

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How do I get in touch with MAX Afterburner?

MAX Afterburner is hosted by Matthew "Whiz" Buckley. Its publicly listed email is whiz@topgunoptions.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for MAX Afterburner?

The publicly listed email for MAX Afterburner: whiz@topgunoptions.com.

How many listeners does MAX Afterburner have?

Podseeker estimates MAX Afterburner reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for MAX Afterburner?

MAX Afterburner typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Licensed mental-health professionals, aviation or military psychology specialists, veteran-care and trauma-recovery leaders, researchers or practitioners in psychedelic-assisted therapy, and individuals with substantial firsthand experience of military, aviation, or disaster-related trauma. Common among recent guests: Founding or leading a specialized clinical, research, advocacy, or veteran-support organization; Professional expertise in psychology, aviation mental health, trauma recovery, or psychedelic medicine; Documented firsthand experience with military service, disaster survival, or long-term trauma recovery. Recent guests include John Kostick and Abigail Powell.

How hard is it to get booked on MAX Afterburner?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does MAX Afterburner cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Mental Health, Veterans, Psychedelic Therapy, and Military Trauma. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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