The F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/Podcast

Gerald "LEEKSTER" Leekey, Eric "SYPHIN" Mcmullen, Pat "SMOKEHOUSE" Casey, Eric "TUNA" Martins, Rob Todd, LCDR Eric "SYPHIN" McMullen

Booking Overview

A niche, aviation-focused show that brings listeners into the legacy of the Grumman F-14 Tomcat and naval aviation through first-person guests and behind-the-scenes stories. For PR teams, it’s a strong fit for ex-military pilots/crew, naval aviation historians, and Top Gun/USN aviation connections—especially those with tangible F-14 era experience.

Metrics

Episodes: 43

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

Instagram: 200.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

f14calverton@gmail.com

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Host

Gerald "LEEKSTER" Leekey - Host credited as Pilot VF-102 Gerald "LEEKSTER" Leekey (also listed as the show’s host in Episode 3).

Eric "SYPHIN" Mcmullen - Host credited as RIO Host VF-31 Tomcatters LCDR Eric "SYPHIN" McMullen (Episode 1) and as Your Host in Episode 3.

Pat "SMOKEHOUSE" Casey - Host credited as Pilot VF-102 Pat "SMOKEHOUSE" Casey (Episode 2).

Eric "TUNA" Martins - Host credited as RIO Host VF-102 Eric "TUNA" Martins and also appears in Episode 2.

Rob Todd - Producer/host credit appears as Ships Company Host Rob Todd (Episode 1) and as Host Rob Todd (Episode 2).

LCDR Eric "SYPHIN" McMullen - Specifically credited in Episode 1 as LCDR Eric "SYPHIN" McMullen (RIO Host VF-31 Tomcatters).

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:

US Navy / Naval Aviation veterans (especially Tomcat era or adjacent F-14A/USN fighter community), recognizable squadron pilots/RIOs, and credible subject-matter figures tied to the F-14 Tomcat legacy. Guests may also include high-profile figures with direct connection to USN aviation media productions (e.g., Top Gun behind-the-scenes).

Required Achievements:

Carrier fighter squadron service (e.g., F-14A pilot or RIO roles), Affiliation with notable US Navy fighter squadrons (e.g., Fighter Squadron 143, VF-154, VF-31, VF-102 in adjacent credits), Direct involvement in or authoritative knowledge of major naval aviation films/production

Recent Guest Discussions

C.J. "HEATER" Heatley III - Behind-the-scenes Filming Of Top Gun; Naval Aviation/movie Production Context

Don "DIRT" Kingery - Naval Aviation Perspective And Experience Connected To F-14 Tomcat Era Content

Bill "JUMA" Welch - Golden Age Naval Aviation Experiences From The RIO Perspective; F-14a Flight History

Scott "OPIE" Miner - Golden Age Naval Aviation Experiences; F-14a Service And TARPS Pod Highlight Context

Recent Topics

Naval Aviation, Aviation, Military, F 14, Usn

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

The F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/Podcast

VF-21 Freelancers: CAPT C.J. "HEATER" Heatley III & E5 AO2 Dan McVey

September 03, 2026

VF-21 Freelancers F-14 Pilot C.J. "HEATER" Heatley III reunites with Ordie Dan McVey to share some great memories serving together.LEADERSHIP, KNOWS NO BOUNDARIES!Anytime, Baby..!FLY NAVY...Host: VF-102 Diamondbacks F-14 Pilot Gerry "LEEKSTER" Leekey, VF-31 Tomcatters RIO Eric "SYPHIN" McMullen Producer Lorenzo BenciniProduced by F-14 Calverton ATG

Top Gun the Movie, behind the scenes filming with USN Captain C.J. "HEATER" Heatley III

July 04, 2026

HEATER takes us behind the scenes on filming the most popular aviation movie in history, Top Gun...Pilot Host: VF-102 Diamondbacks Gerald "LEEKSTER" LeekeyRIO Host: VF-31 Tomcatters LCDR Eric "SYPHIN" McMullenProducer: Lorenzo BenciniProduced by F-14 Calverton ATG

F-14 "Tomcat University" Podcast guest DIRT & Augie

May 03, 2026

We welcome Naval Aviation legend Don "DIRT" Kingery a VF-154 Black Knight F-4 Phantom Pilot & Augie Colis USS America CV-66 Waist Catapults.Host: Pilot VF-102 Pat "SMOKEHOUSE" CaseyRIO Host VF-102 Eric "TUNA" MartinsMaintainer Host Rob Todd USS America CAT 3Producer: Lorenzo BenciniProduced by F-14 Calverton ATG 2026

Publicly listed emails

f14calverton@gmail.com

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