Talking Flight

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Episode 73: JSX First Officer Billy Kitchen

September 23, 2026

What does it take to go from college flight student to the flight deck of a jet? In this episode of Talking Flight, we sit down with First Officer Billy Kitchen, a 2024 graduate of Arizona State University's flight program who is now flying professionally with JSX. Billy gives us a firsthand look at what it's like to begin an aviation career in today's rapidly changing industry. Billy takes us inside the ASU aviation program, sharing the challenges, expectations, and determination required to...

Episode 72: Retired Alaska Airlines Captain Edward Robertson

June 20, 2026

Welcome to another episode of Talking Flight. Our guest today is Captain Ed Robertson, a retired Alaska Airlines Captain whose aviation journey spans military service, airline leadership, and a lifelong passion for flying. It's a story of perseverance, service, opportunity, and leadership. Please join me in welcoming Captain Ed Robertson to Talking Flight.

Episode 71: Flight Situations

May 02, 2026

On this episode, Mike Swanigan brings together three highly experienced airline captains for a behind-the-scenes look at  what it takes to get the job done. Frontier Airlines Captain Michael Pittman, retired Delta and Northwest Airlines Captain Heidi Porch, and retired Alaska Airlines Captain Michael Hendrix each share firsthand accounts of how they dealt with some of the unusual situations that they faced on one of their trips.  

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What is the email for Talking Flight?

The publicly listed email for Talking Flight: maswanigan@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Talking Flight have?

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

Who is an ideal guest for Talking Flight?

Talking Flight typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Current or retired airline captains (or senior airline pilots) who can speak to flight operations/situational leadership; sometimes aviation media creators with airline pilot experience (e.g., YouTube creators). Common among recent guests: Airline captaincy (current or retired); Leadership/decision-making experience in flight operations; Notable aviation career milestones (including military aviation experience). Recent guests include Captain Edward Robertson, Captain Michael Hendrix, and Captain Heidi Porch.

How hard is it to get booked on Talking Flight?

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

What topics does Talking Flight cover?

Recent episodes cover Aviation, Airlines, Pilots, Flight Training, and Leadership. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.