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The Drop

Richard Switzer, Jeff King

Booking Overview

This military public-affairs interview podcast focuses on the 130th Airlift Wing, its Airmen, civilian employees, operations, readiness, and community role, typically featuring wing commanders, military leaders, and affiliated community or support professionals. PR agencies could credibly pitch Air National Guard and aviation leaders, military-readiness specialists, service-member health professionals, and civic or community-program leaders with direct operational experience; booking difficulty is low for closely relevant, accessible professionals but the show is a narrow fit for general commercial experts.

Metrics

Episodes: 51

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

itunes@dvidshub.net

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Host

Richard Switzer - Colonel Richard Switzer is the Commander of the 130th Airlift Wing.

Jeff King - Master Sergeant Jeff King is the Command Chief of the 130th Airlift Wing.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Current military commanders, Air National Guard leaders, aviation or readiness specialists, service-member health professionals, and civic or community-program leaders with a direct connection to the 130th Airlift Wing or comparable military organizations.
Required Achievements:  
Commanding an Air National Guard wing, squadron, or support group, Leading military readiness, aviation, health, or community-support programs, Holding senior operational or civic leadership responsibilities

Recent Guest Discussions

Christopher Croson - Military Readiness

Jessica Deffendall - Community Action Team Programs And Community Support

Breyanna Baker-Meckley - Mental Health Awareness And Service-member Wellbeing

John Zirkle - Mission Execution And Airlift Operations

Anna Sherrod - Fitness And Health For Airmen

Recent Topics

Airlift, National Guard, Military, Readiness, Community Relations

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Drop
:

The Drop Ep. 50 - Work Life Balance and September UTA

September 16, 2026

In this episode, we will discuss upcoming events for the month of September and have a conversation about Work Life Balance.

 Leading this discussion are Col. Richard Switzer, 130th Airlift Wing Commander, Col Ryan Harrah, 130th AW Deputy Wing Commander, and 130th AW Command Chief Jeff King.

 We’d love to hear from you! If you have ideas for future episodes, send them to us at 130.aw.public.affairs@us.af.mil. You can also visit our website at www.130aw.ang.af.mil and connect with us on Fa...

The Drop Ep. 49 - Readiness and August UTA

July 30, 2026

In this episode, we will discuss upcoming events for the month of August and have a conversation about Readiness. Leading this discussion are Col. Richard Switzer, 130th Airlift Wing Commander; 130th AW Command Chief Jeff King; and special guest, Col. Christopher Croson, Mission Support Group Commander. We’d love to hear from you! If you have ideas for future episodes, send them to us at 130.aw.public.affairs@us.af.mil. You can also visit our website at www.130aw.ang.af.mil and connect with...

The Drop Ep. 48 - Community Action Team (CAT) and June UTA

June 04, 2026

In this episode, we will discuss upcoming events for the month of June and have a conversation about the Community Action Team (CAT). Leading this discussion are Col. Richard Switzer, 130th Airlift Wing Commander; 130th AW Command Chief Jeff King; and special guest, Mrs. Jessica Deffendall, Chairman of the Community Action Team (CAT). We’d love to hear from you! If you have ideas for future episodes, send them to us at 130.aw.public.affairs@us.af.mil. You can also visit our website at www.1...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Drop
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How do I get in touch with The Drop?

The Drop is hosted by Richard Switzer and Jeff King. Its publicly listed email is itunes@dvidshub.net. 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 The Drop?

The publicly listed email for The Drop: itunes@dvidshub.net.

How many listeners does The Drop have?

Podseeker estimates The Drop reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Drop?

The Drop typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Current military commanders, Air National Guard leaders, aviation or readiness specialists, service-member health professionals, and civic or community-program leaders with a direct connection to the 130th Airlift Wing or comparable military organizations. Common among recent guests: Commanding an Air National Guard wing, squadron, or support group; Leading military readiness, aviation, health, or community-support programs; Holding senior operational or civic leadership responsibilities. Recent guests include Christopher Croson, Jessica Deffendall, and Breyanna Baker-Meckley.

How hard is it to get booked on The Drop?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Drop cover?

Recent episodes cover Airlift, National Guard, Military, Readiness, and Community Relations. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

itunes@dvidshub.net

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