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The F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/Podcast1v1 With LEEKSTER & GUSUSAF F-16 Pilot Darrel "GUS" Ekstrom Joins LEEKSTER for a great discussion on how USAF life differs from USN life. During an exchange tour, GUS visited the USS America CV-66 where LEEKSTER gave him a VIP ride in the F-14 Tomcat...Produced by F-14 Calverton ATGProducer Lrenzo Bencini2025-04-2455 minThe F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/PodcastTomcat University: AS2 (AW) Dave Braud & EA-18G Growler Pilot OUTBOUND COURSEIt's time to discuss GSE (Ground Support Equipment), we welcome AS2 (AW) Braud who gives us all a lesson on some important equipment that allows Navy Airframes to fly.. Also, from the Electronic Warfare Community we welcome "OUTBOUND COURSE" whos currently flying the Growler..Produced by F-14 Calverton ATGEcecutive Producer Lorenzo Bencini2025-04-091h 11The F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/PodcastF-14 Tomcat/Naval Aviation Book Authors Mini Series Ep1We welcome Lou Benoit the author of "Grumman F-14 Tomcat End of the line. Not the Legend"...This is a great book from a great american. Lou delivers 100% on the data that makes this book a must have in any collection.Years of hard work to create this masterpiece of all the Tomcats career highlights as well as some low lights..Host: LCDR Eric "SYHYN" Mcmullen & Producer Lorenzo Bencini Produced by F-14 Calveron ATG, Producer Lorenzo Bencini2025-02-191h 27The F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/PodcastVF-102 Diamondbacks 2024 Christmas Show Part DeuxWe welcome back the Ready Room of Fighter Squadron 102...the sea going Tomcat stories told unlike any other aviation podcast.A show about proud brave men and their F-14 Tomcats..F-14Calverton ATGProducer: Lorenzo BenciniEmail: f14calverton@gmail.com2024-12-242h 11The F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/PodcastTomcat University VF-213 Black Lions CDR Francesco "PACO" Kirichi, VF-102 Diamondbacks AMS1 AW Coach Tony BranchWe welcome PACO and Coach Tony Branch for an exciting show of life in the F-14 Tomcat Community. PACO is also the author of Lions Of The Sky which is an awesome read..Audio Producer: Lorenzo Bencini.Produced by F-14 Calverton ATG2024-10-201h 10The F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/PodcastEp 18: The F-14 Tomcat Podcast, VF-84 AT Darell Mullen & VF-102 Cpt Monty A'Swipe Ashilman aka "ASH"This was a great episode, ASH takes us from the Tomcat to today's Navy. We welcomed VF-84 Jolly Roger F-14A Tomcat AT Darrell Mullen..Edited & Produced by Lorenzo Bencini, F-14 Calverton ATG2024-09-111h 25The F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/PodcastEp17 The F-14 Tomcat PodcastEp 17: VF-102 Diamondbacks Pilot John "OTIS" Owens (BIFF in S-3's) & VF-102 Diamondbacks RIO Eric "TUNA" Martins..Otis is a great guest who also flew the S-3 as an NFO before transitioning to the F-14 Tomcat.Tuna was also went on to VX-9 and also the XO of NAS Fallon. ..Produced by F-14 Calverton ATG Straight OuttaCalverton, Grumman Calverton AKA Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant Calverton..Editor: Lorenzo Bencini. Find us @f_14_tomcat _ on IG its our HQ and also where you can find our merchandise to support the show, also Fa...2024-05-172h 00The F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/PodcastTomcat University Ep 9 A-10 Warthog Major Adam "BROADWAY" CaseyWe welcome: Major Adam Casey callsign "Broadway".A career path to the Warthog unlike any other. We'd like to thank the USAF for such an incredible interview, keep in mind this is a Long Island Republic/Grumman product.With the A-10 wrapping up its career, this is a show that needed to be done. A-10's forever, Baby!Host: Lt. Pat "SMOKEHOUSE" Casey VF-102 Diamondbacks, USS America CAT 3 Rob Todd.Produced by: F-14 Calverton ATGEdited by Paramoto 910Check out our HQ on Instagram @f_14_tomcat_ where you can find our merch to s...2024-04-091h 20The F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/PodcastTomcat University Ep 8 NAF Atsugi/Iwo JimaWe welcome Lcdr John CHIMPO O'Neill E-2D Hawkeye CAG5 PADDLES & CDR Tom JEETER Bush F-14 Tomcat VF-84,VF-32 & F/A-18 Hornet VFA-27.They discuss being forward deployed at NAF Atsugi and also CQ's on IWO JIMA..HOST: SMOKIN" Joe Ruzicka VF-154 Black Knights, F-14 Tomcat DEMO Team, Lt Pat SMOKHOUSE Casey VF-102 Diamdbacks & USS America Rob Todd CAT 3..Produced by F-14 Calverton ATG.Editor: Lorenzo Bencini2024-03-211h 33The F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/PodcastTomcat University Ep 8 NAF Atsugi/Iwo JimaLcdr John CHIMPO O'Niell joins CDR Tom JEETER Bush to discuss being forward deployed at NAF Atsugi. They take you to Iwo Jima where they Bounced for CQ's.HOST: SMOKIN Joe Ruzicka VF-154 Black Knights & F-14 Tomcat Demo Team, VF-102 Diamondback Lt Pat SMOKEHOUSE Casey & USS America CAT 3 Rob Todd. .Editor Lorenzo Bencini.Produced by F-14 Calverton ATG2024-03-201h 32The F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/PodcastThe VF-102 Diamondbacks Christmas Show 2023A First for Naval Aviation Baby!We put the "Band" back together agian. It has been nearly 3 decades since this VF-102 Ready Room has stood shoulder to shoulder. They lived and died toegther while living on the edge.The ultimate debrief basically! We hope you enjoy the show and on behalf of the Staff at F-14 Calverton ATG we would like to wish your family a very Merry Christmas!**Disclaimer This episode does not reflect the vews or opinions of The United States Navy..Produced by Lorenzo Bencini, F-14 Calverton ATG.We...2023-12-242h 27The F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/PodcastThe F-14 Tomcat Radio Show Ep16Tom "JEETER" Bush VF-84 Jolly Rogers, VF-32 Swordsmen. From Submarines to Naval Aviation Jeeter is a Legend Baby!Born & Raised on Long Island.2023-12-211h 50The F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/PodcastTomcat Tweakers Ep2Bill Barto aka Mr. NATOPS, Bill is a 20 year legendary Grummanite employee of Grumman Aerospace Behpage NY. Show Host: VF-11 World Famous Red Ripper PC Ray Borelli who is also Grumman Plant 6 F-14 Tomcat Final Assembly.VF-31 Tomcatters F-14D Super Tomcat RIO LCDR Eric "SYPHIN" Mcmullen.2023-12-061h 08The F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/PodcastThe F-14 Tomcat Radioshow Podcast "Tomcat University" Ep 7Tomcat University: VF-84 Jolly Roger Pilot Steve "MONGO" Lloyd, joins us along with legendary VF-32 Swordsmen Maintainer Kory Mehrer.Host: VF-154 Black Knights Joe "SMOKIN'" Ruzicka, VF-102 Diamondback Pat "SMOKHOUSE" Casey & USS America CV-66 CAT 3 Rob Todd.2023-09-0956 minThe F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/PodcastThe F-14 Tomcat Radio Show Podcast "Grummman Tomcat Tweakers" Ep 1We go inside Grumman Aerospace to take a look at building the Grumman F-14 Tomcat. this will be a new mini series which is about aerospace engineering in its "Golden Age. We kick it off with your Host Ray Borrelli Sr 3 Generation Grumman Family besides holding the title of VF-11 World Famous PC along with Doug Bernal 2 Generations og Grumman Aerospace.Co-Hosting with Ray is none other than Lt Cdr Eric Mcmullen callsign "SYPHIN" VF-31 Tomcatters in the F-14D Super Tomcat to the end in 2006.2023-08-0758 minThe F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/PodcastThe Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Show AIRFEST '23 NAS Wildwood PromoAIRFEST '23 September 1-4 at NAS Wildwood New Jersey. We discuss cleaning the hangar and also plans for AIRFEST and what you will experience if your lucky enough to attend! The Grumman F-14B Jolly Rogers Tomcat brought to life like only F-14 Calverton ATG can do. We proudly will have it out on the flight line along with an historic Tomcat Memorabilia Museum Tent.See you there Baby!2023-08-0351 minThe F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/PodcastEpisode 15: VF-41 Black Aces Pilot Mike "BC" AndersonBC flew the F-14A Tomcat for one of the most legendary Tomcat Squadrons. NAVY 2 Libya O..The Black Aces are the first Tomcat squadron to make claim to an A/A victory in the Big Fighter!.Produced by Aaron Ballew & Lorenzo Bencini.Find us at: Instagram, Facebook, Discord..Check out our merc at WWW.GoldleaderATX.com2023-07-0800 min
The Producers Cut PodcastThe Producers Cut Podcast Ep 8Ep 8: Operation Tailhook Mid America Museum Tour and SNF Airshow '23. NH 210 Wakeeney Kansas F-14A Tomcat Fund Raiser Link:https://gofund.me/6b689a23Help SAVE this lion of the sky.Rob Todd is heading the restoration Team and Fundraiser. He's also USS America CAT 3, F-14 Association Board Member & Co-Host of Tomcat University Podcast one of two of our F-14 Tomcat Fleet shows, the other being The Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Show Podcast. .Find us on Instagram at F-14 Tomcat Radio Show by F-14 Calverton ATG, YOUTUBE at F-14 Calverton ATG, Discord at F-14...2023-04-191h 12The F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/PodcastThe Official F-14 Tomcat radio Show Episode 14 Part 2We welcome Blain Miesterhands ATC CVN-73 and VF-11 World Famous Red Ripper PC Ray Borrelli Sr who also is a 3 Generation Grumman family member.Ray worked at Plant 6 Final Assembly for the F-14 Tomcat.. Also SUEDE from Fighter Squadron 32. who offers ome amazing insights on the LANTIRN GE Powered Grumman F-14 Tomcat.SUEDE also served with The Salty Dogs VX-23 at NAS Pax..This Show was long at some 3 hours long so we cut it into two parts.. #grumman #tomcat #f14 #navalaviation #podcast #longisland #history #fighterjet #usnavy.Find us on Instagram at...2023-04-081h 21The F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/PodcastThe Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Show Ep 14Part 1: "SUEDE" VF-32 GE Powered, LANTIRN Equipped F-14B Tomcat RIO shares some amazing stories. LEEKSTER had to work so SMOKHOUSE from VF-102 Diamondbacks Co-Hosted with SYPHIN. Also, our new Grumman Rep Ray Borreli Sr was a guest along with Blain Miesterhans who was USN ATC on the GW CVN-73 amongst many other towers he worked out of while serving.2023-03-141h 21The Producers Cut PodcastThe Producers Cut Podcast by F-14 Calverton ATG Ep 7 VFC-269 Eagles DCS Virtual Squadron_This month we feauture DCS by Eagle Dynamics and to do that we brought on one of the best Tomcat Demo Squadrons: The Virtual VFC-269 Eagles.DCS is an amazing Flight Sim, we break down the team and all 6 slots.The discussion ranges from formation acrobatics to technical Tomcat stuff, we even broke down everyones PC's they use and type of flight sticks as well.If you know the staff behind F-14 Calverton ATG than you know we all love DCS and fly it regularly. this was a phenomenal show with some epic guest..Find...2023-02-191h 37The Producers Cut PodcastThe Producers Cut Podcast Ep 6We pulled The USAF F-4 Phantom accidental shoot down off The USS Saratogoa involving VF-74 with GHENGIS as the officer on deck.We also welcome Gregg from Grogg Avaition on IG as a guest. Like, Share & subscribe!2023-01-121h 49The F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/PodcastThe Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Show Podcast Season 2 Ep 13Episode 13: David "GHENGIS" Kahn, F-14 Tomcat A/B RIO VF-74 Bedevilers, VF-102 Diamodbacks.Like, Share, Subscribe!.Drop a comment below!. Find us on Instagam, DISCORD, Apple Podcast, Spreaker Podcast, FaceBook or even simply just google F-14 Tomcat Radio Show! ANYTIME BABY!STRAIGHT OUTTA CALVERTON WHERE ALL 712 F-14 TOMCATS WERE BUILT! Grumman Calverton Naval Industrial Weapons Plant, Calverton NY!.PILOT Host: Gerald LEEKSTER Leekey VF-102 Diamondbacks RIO Host: Eric SYPHIN McMullen VF-31 Tomcatterrs2022-11-181h 23The Producers Cut PodcastThe Producers Cut Ep 5 AIRFEST '22Ep 5, NAS WILDWOOD AIRFEST '22 Review, HOST: Aaron, Lorenzo, Chris, ROB and Josh.GUEST: Scott Banasiewicz VF-84 Jolly Roger Plane Captain, Rob Todd USS America CAT 3..Available on Podcast as well.. . We have 2 US NAVY Fleet Shows, Tomcat University & The Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Show, also check out our Community show The Producers Cut by F-14 Calverton ATG. Find us on Instagram, Facebook, DISCORD as well. Email us at f14calverton@gmail.com Show Producer: Lorenzo BenciniA/V & Co-Producer: Aaron BallewCheck out our Merchandise line! We...2022-10-121h 31The Producers Cut PodcastThe Producers Cut Podcast Ep 4 NAS Wildwood AIRFESTEp 4, NAS Wildwood AIRFEST 2022, Captain Terry "BUBBLES" Dailey F-4 Phantom with VF-33 Starfighters, F-14A VF-11 World Famous Red Rippers, VF-84 Jolly Roger PC Scott "Banana" Banasiewicz , AEBAN Rob Todd CAT 3 USS America, Austin Event Coordinator NAS Wildwood NJ.2022-08-2858 minThe Producers Cut PodcastThe Producers Cut Ep3Ep3: We pulled a cut from Ep5 of The Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Sow/Podcast with ROLLER talking about the A-6 intruder. AM2 Rob Todd Cat 3 USS America joins us in this episode, also we discuss the movie Flight of The Intruder! We also talk Helmets and Patches... Don't forget to leave review!2022-08-051h 26The Producers Cut PodcastThe Producers Cut ATG Episode 2TOPGUN Maverick Review & also DCS Flight Sim by Eagle Dynamics: Your Host Chris, Rob, Roy, Aaron & josh discuss the highlights of the film and offer their perspective.2022-06-291h 18The Producers Cut PodcastThe Producers Cut Ep 1Episode 1: TUNG from VF-142 and VF-2 is our featured "CUT" 1 vs 2 Aircrew in a modern fighter. Also we talk Helmets, Airshows, Navy News, TOPGUN Maverick pre-release!2022-05-251h 14The F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/PodcastThe Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Show/Podcast Episode 12Episode 12: The "LSO" show, CDR Brian "RJ" Roberts VF-211 CHECKMATES, LSO CAG PADDLES.. LCDR John "CHIMPO" Oneill.2022-04-031h 24The F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/PodcastF-14 Tocat Radio Show Episode 11Episode 11, CDR David SLEDGE Rickter VF-114 Aardvarks, VF-111 Sundowners, Tomcat Tales Guest which is available on DVD. Also joining us is LCDR John CHIMPO O'niell, Current serving E-2 Hawkeye Pilot & Former CAG 5 PADDLES. We connect CHIMPO's career to Grumman E-2 Line Employee Wayne Anstey as CHIMPO's Flight flew Wayne Ansteys flag in the very product he spent a career tweaking to perfection after he passed. The Grumman/Anstey Family goes back 2 Generations on the E-2 Line. Represented by their Grandson (Wayne Anstey's Son) is John Anstey who also served as an F-16 Crew Chief. Like, Share, Subscribe!Find...2021-12-191h 40The F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/PodcastF-14 Tomcat Radio Show Podcast Episode 10Captain Terry BUBBLES Dailey takes us thru the transition of the F-4 Phantom to the F-14 Tomcat as he flew the Phantom for VF-33 Starfiighters and the F-14 Tomcat for the World Famous Red Rippers. Also joining us is Lt Roberto BURT Freles TF30 Engine Specialist AIMD Engine shop aboard CVN-692021-09-141h 46The F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/PodcastThe Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Show/Podcast Episode 9: Maui CAPEpisode 9: CAP MAUI Civil Air PatrolCO Captain Pat Mulligan along with XO Stephanie Burkett joined us to shae Americas best kept secret, Civil Air Patrol. The stories are amazing just like the Mission!Like, Share, Subscribe!2021-08-1542 minThe F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/PodcastThe Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Show Podcast Episode 8Episode 8 CDR John Robusto "ROBO", LT kieth Schomig "VIRUS, VIP Thane Burkett, Josh Jones F-14 Tomcat ATG DISCORD. ROBO is a RIO who went on to be a Pilot in the Tomcat while in VF-102, The Diamondbacks. VIRUS is a RIO for VF-211 Checkmates!2021-07-201h 49The F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/PodcastThe Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Show Episode 7 Below DecksEpisode 7 BELOW DECKS is raw and unedited clips from Episode 7. with GRAPPER, SMOKEHOUSE and BM2 Rob Todd2021-05-3118 minThe F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/PodcastThe Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Show/Podcast Episode 7Episode 7 VF-102 Diamondbacks: LT CDR Kieth Casey II "SMOKEHOUSE",VF-102 Diamondbacks: LT CDR Jeff Grapp "Grapper", BM2 Rob Todd CAT 3 USS America CVA-66.2021-04-271h 36The F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/PodcastThe Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Show/Podcast: Episode 6Episode 6: "WEAPONS A/A" The F-14 Tomcat carries a large Arsenal, so we thought we would discuss A/A. We bring on a AO From VF-11 The World Famous Red Rippers. Ordie Jon Weaver, who is a GE M61 20MM Cannon Specialist. RIO, Eric 'TUNA" Martins joins us as well, TUNA served in VF102,VX-4,VX-9 and also served as the XO of NAS FALLON. In his career TUNA flew all 3 models of the Tomcat, F-14A, F-14B and the F-14D Super Tomcat!Like, Share, Subscribe!find us on Instagam, Apple Podcast, Spreaker...2021-02-192h 05The F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/PodcastThe Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Show Episode 5 Below DecksThis is the OC Club Style show based on Ep5 from the Main Show, Episode 5 is The Grumman Strike Package! we send to war the entire Grumman Bethpage and Grumman Calverton Assembly Lines, all designed and built together to support each other. We Brought a Seasoned Aircrew Reprsentative aboard from each Airframe to discuss their part in the Strike Package...................E-2 Hawkeye.. BiffA-6 Intruder...RollerEA-6B Prowler...IceF-14 Tomcat Host Leekster & SyphinCOMMENT BELOW!PRESS THAT LIKE BUTTON LIKE IT WAS THE AIM-54 LAUNCH BUTTON!2021-02-0232 minThe F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/PodcastThe Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Show/Podcast Episode 5The Grumman Strike Package! We send to war the Grumman Bethpage and Grumman Calverton Assembly Lines, all designed and built together to support each other. We Brought a "Seasoned Aircrew Representative" aboard from each Airframe to discuss their part in the Strike Package...................COMMENT BELOW!PRESS THAT LIKE BUTTON LIKE IT WAS THE AIM-54 LAUNCH BUTTON!SHARE! LET A FRIEND KNOW!Find us on Instagram, Apple Podcast, Spreaker Podcast, Facebook or even simply just google F-14 Tomcat Radio Show! Subscribe: JOIN THE MOVEMENT!2021-01-142h 18The F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/PodcastThe Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Show Episode 4 Below DecksBelow Decks is a New Series on the F-14 Tomcat Radio Show/Podcast which is different than the regularly produced main show. A little more realism hence forth "Below Decks". Episode 1 Dave "BIO" Baranek takes us through the filming of the Movie TOPGUN as he was a TOPGUN Instructor during the Filming! intro is about 8:30 before show begins.2020-12-211h 05The F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/PodcastThe Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Show/Podcast Episode 4Episode4 of The F-14 Tomcat Radio Show/Podcast "Straight Outta Calverton"! Episode 4 features Dave "BIO" Baranek who served in the Renagades of VF-24, from there he went to TOPGUN where he was invited back as an Instructor! next he would serve in the Bounty Hunters of VF-2 before next Commanding the Checkmates of Fighter Squadron 211. Bio's career is unique to say the least. we hope you enjoy and comment below!2020-12-132h 17The F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/PodcastThe Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Show Episode 3 Below DecksWe put together some bonus content on OEF and the first night of the war from Episode 3, which originally aired on November 14,2020. F-14D RIO/WSO Mike "Tung" Peterson was one amazing guest! Anytime Baby!2020-11-2621 minThe F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/PodcastThe Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Show Episode 3Episode 3, Scott "Bananna" Banasiewicz Plane Captain shares his experiences with the Bones. Mike Aircrew Interview stops by to share some great stories as a host of a great aviation show he runs out of England. Our feature aircrew this month is Mike "Tung" Peterson who takes to War in the backseat of a Grumman F-14D Super Tomcat. We finish each show with discussing flying a Tomcat again... as an Airshow Warbird! IT'S TIME BABY! Music: Harold Faltermeyer- TopGun Anthem, Everest- Blackout2020-11-141h 55The F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/PodcastThe Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Show Episode 2F-14 Tomcat Radio Show Episode 2: We open the show with Famous Photographer Rick Llinarres who spent a lot of time with VF-103 Jolly Rogers as well as his father was a Grumman Executive. also we welcome back Ken our Cohost/Maintainer from Vf-14 Tophatters as well as VF-31 Tomcatters. also we discuss the F-22 Raptor Vs The F-14D Super Tomcat in somee very RARE engagements towards the end of program. The culminates to an incredible interview with Gerald "Leekster" Leekey, a VF-102 Diamondback Pilot who flew the F-14A and F-14B as well! at the end of show...2020-10-111h 50The F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/PodcastThe Official F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio Show/Podcast Episode 1Episode 1, Co-Host VF-143 World Famous Pukin Dogs Maintainer Brian shares his times with the Dogs, Ed Caco licensed Navy Artist stops by as well, also our Co-Host SYPHIN from The Tomcatters of VF-31 who talks about the Big Cats Last Cruise!2020-09-111h 07