The Low Level Hell Podcast

“Gonky” flew the F/A-18 both as an active duty Naval Aviator and a Boeing contract pilot to the Malaysian Airforce. Additionally, he flew the T-38 as an aggressor pilot for the US Air Force. “Gonky” Also hosts the “Mover and Gonky Show” on YouTube where they talk about aviation and military topics with a live audience. You can find their show here!The Low Level Hell Podcast explores the exciting world of Rotary and Fixed wing military aircraft and their impact on the battlefield. Through in-depth technical discussion and personal interviews with the people who flew these machines in combat, the Low Level show aims to entertain, inform and educate.You can support the channel in a variety of ways!Patreon helps the channel financially and can be found here. https://www.patreon.com/LowLevelHellDid you know the show is now live!? Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/c/casmotvProudly show your support with the official LLH Merch. Listen to in depth stories at Authentic Media and use the Promo Code “Casmo” for added savings on your subscription.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mover is a former F-16 and F/A-18 Pilot and current YouTube/ Podcast content creator, notably host of the "Mover and Gonky" Show. He also encourages those interested in an aviation career through his VLOG and online community "Make them Tell you no".  The Low Level Hell Podcast explores the exciting world of Rotary and Fixed wing military aircraft and their impact on the battlefield. Through in-depth technical discussion and personal interviews with the people who flew these machines in combat, the Low Level show aims to entertain, inform and educate.You can support the channel in a variety of ways!Patreon helps the channel financially and can be found here. Did you know the show is now live!? Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/c/casmotvProudly show your support with the official LLH Merch. Listen to in depth stories at Authentic Media and use the Promo Code “Casmo” for added savings on your subscription.https://www.authenticmedia.io/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Doug Livermore, US Army Special Forces and VP of The Hoplite Group, joins me for a discussion about the ongoing Ukraine war and what it means for the US and the global Community.The Low Level Hell Podcast explores the exciting world of Rotary and Fixed wing military aircraft and their impact on the battlefield. Through in-depth technical discussion and personal interviews with the people who flew these machines in combat, the Low Level show aims to entertain, inform and educate.You can support the channel in a variety of ways!Patreon helps the channel financially and can be found here. Did you know the show is now live!? Watch it here Proudly show your support with the official LLH Merch. Listen to in depth stories at Authentic Media and use the Promo Code “Casmo” for added savings on your subscription.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hal Sundt is a writer from Rochester, Minnesota. His work has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, The Ringer, The American Scholar, and elsewhere. He holds an MFA in nonfiction writing from Columbia University. He lives in New York City. Find Warplane here!The Low Level Hell Podcast explores the exciting world of Rotary and Fixed wing military aircraft and their impact on the battlefield. Through in-depth technical discussion and personal interviews with the people who flew these machines in combat, the Low Level show aims to entertain, inform and educate.You can support the channel in a variety of ways!Patreon helps the channel financially and can be found here. Did you know the show is now live!? Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/c/casmotvProudly show your support with the official LLH Merch. Listen to in depth stories at Authentic Media and use the Promo Code “Casmo” for added savings on your subscription.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

COL (Ret) Hugh Mills flew for the US Army in Vietnam as a scout and gunship pilot. Colonel Mills survived multiple tours, over 2,000 combat hours and 16 aircraft shoot downs. In 1993 he wrote the book “Low Level Hell” about his and other pilots experiences in Vietnam.  The Low Level Hell Podcast explores the exciting world of Rotary and Fixed wing military aircraft and their impact on the battlefield. Through in-depth technical discussion and personal interviews with the people who flew these machines in combat, the Low Level show aims to entertain, inform and educate.  You can support the channel in a variety of ways!Patreon helps the channel financially and can be found here. Did you know the show is now live!? Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/c/casmotvProudly show your support with the official LLH Merch. Listen to in depth stories at Authentic Media and use the Promo Code “Casmo” for added savings on your subscription.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gordy and Phil, two of my former Soldiers and members of the Roughnecks of A/1-17 Cavalry join me on the show to talk about everything from silly hijinks to collateral damage.You can support the channel in a variety of ways!Patreon helps the channel financially and can be found here. Did you know the show is now live!? Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/c/casmotvProudly show your support with the official LLH Merch. Listen to in depth stories at Authentic Media and use the Promo Code “Casmo” for added savings on your subscription.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

CW5(ret) Bernd Knox served his career as an Army Aviation Warrant officer, achieving the coveted rank of Chief Warrant Officer 5 and serving as the Command Chief Warrant Officer of the 1st Aviation Brigade at Fort Novosel, overseeing the training of new Army Aviators. He primarily flew the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior but is also qualified in the AH-64D Apache.You can support the channel in a variety of ways!Patreon helps the channel financially and can be found here. Did you know the show is now live!? Watch it here.Proudly show your support with the official LLH Merch. Listen to in depth stories at Authentic Media and use the Promo Code “Casmo” for added savings on your subscription.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

LTC(R) Matt Petraitis served as a Cavalry Troop and Squadron commander in the United States Army, flying the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior and the AH-64D Apache.You can support the channel in a variety of ways!Patreon helps the channel financially and can be found here. Did you know the show is now live!? Watch it here: Proudly show your support with the official LLH Merch. Listen to in depth stories at Authentic Media and use the Promo Code “Casmo” for added savings on your subscription.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Some time away to reflect, strategize and focus. Hopefully you will continue along for the ride. See you live!You can support the channel in a variety of ways!Patreon helps the channel financially and can be found here.Low Leve Hell is going LIVE and can be seen here on CasmoTV!Proudly show your support with the official LLH Merch.Listen to in depth stories at Authentic Media and use the Promo Code “Casmo” for added savings on your subscription.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

COL (RET) Brian Annichiarico is a former US Marine Corps Harrier Pilot who commanded and flew combat missions in Iraq. He joins the podcast to share his experiences and some details regarding the famed AV-8B Harrier VSTOL attack aircraft. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Eric Buer spent close to 30 years as a US Marine Corps Aviator, flying various versions of the AH-1 Cobra. He also participated in the earliest action during the invasion of Iraq, and his new book Ghosts of Baghdad chronicles that action. Eric joins us here to talk about his exciting career. Hope you enjoy.Want to support the show, get early episode access, and bonus content? Check out the Patreon page for more information.Exclusive Low Level Hell Merch available here!Use Promo code CASMO and save 15% on your first month with Authentic Media!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Doug Livermore is the Director of Special Operations for the Department of the US Navy and has been following the war in Ukraine. He joins me on the show to talk about the war and where its going.Follow Doug's updates on TwitterUse Promo code CASMO and save 15% on your first month with Authentic Media!Want to support the show, get early episode access, and bonus content? Check out the Patreon page for more information.Exclusive Low Level Hell Merch available here!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Paco flew the A-6 Intruder and the F-14 Tomcat in the United States Navy. He also wrote the book Lions of the Sky which you can find here.I'm happy to announce a partnership with Authentic Media, a new service that provides subscription content to you from a variety of creators, most notably and importantly myself... I'm very humble, I know. But seriously, check them out and use the promo code CASMO to get 15% off your first month. I'm currently working on a series about Special Operations Aviation, including crew from the AC-130 and various members from the 160th SOAR. Check out Paco's Book hereAuthentic MediaWant to support the show, get early episode access, and bonus content? Check out the Patreon page for more information.Exclusive Low Level Hell Merch available here!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Just a few helicopter dudes chatting about the Valor, Ukraine, and what it means for the future of rotary wing combat aircraft. Is this the end of the Helicopter?!Want to support the show, get early episode access, and bonus content? Check out the Patreon page for more information.Exclusive Low Level Hell Merch available here!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

"Wild" Bill flew Black Hawks in the Army and now serves as a First Officer in the airlines. He sits down and has a frank conversation about leadership, tenacity and hard work. Thanks to his son for recommending him to come onto the show!Want to support the show, get early episode access, and bonus content? Check out the Patreon page for more information.Exclusive Low Level Hell Merch available here!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Carl Forsling retired from the USMC after having served as a CH-46 and V-22 Osprey pilot, deploying operationally and training young Marines. He continues to serve through his work with Bell Textron on the future of vertical lift.Want to support the show, get early episode access, and bonus content? Check out the Patreon page for more information.Exclusive Low Level Hell Merch available here!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ward Carroll spent 20 years as an F-14 Radar Intercept Officer and saw the transformation of the Tomcat as an air superiority fighter to a long range strike aircraft as the world around it changed from preparing for WW3 to counter insurgency operations around the globe. He currently hosts a youtube channel where he discusses the history of Naval Aviation as well as examines current events in the world of flying and combat. Check out his channel here.Want to support the Podcast? Follow the link to Patreon.Official Merch Here!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dan McClinton saw a need to tell the story of his unit and the men and women who served in some of the harshest conditions imaginable against and intractable and crafty foe. The result is a master class in story telling and displaying the complexity of using a multimillion dollar aircraft to fight an insurgency, where the enemy doesn't always wear a uniform. Find some of Dan's books here on Amazon.Crazyhorse: Flying the Apache Attack Helicopters with the 1st Cavalry Division37 Months: Images From Three Combat Tours In IraqWant to support the show, get early episode access, and bonus content? Check out the Patreon page for more information.Exclusive Low Level Hell Merch available here!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike McEvers served as a scout pilot in the United States Army and flew the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior during Operation Iraqi Freedom.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Alan Mack served as a Night Stalker in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, US Army, and has numerous deployments around the world supporting conventional and special operations forces in combat, including Operation Anaconda during the opening phase of the Global War on Terror.Want to support the show, get early episode access, and bonus content? Check out the Patreon page for more information.Exclusive Low Level Hell Merch available here!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

"Rider 27" was a flight of apaches operating in Northern Iraq. This interview is a get together of those guys and some of the nonsense and tomfoolery of deployment. Want to support the show, get early episode access, and bonus content? Check out the Patreon page for more information.Exclusive Low Level Hell Merch available here!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Marks has more time flying the A-10 Warthog than anyone else in the world, and he shares his experiences in Desert Storm and beyond.Want to support the show, get early episode access, and bonus content? Check out the Patreon page for more information. Or check out the merch store!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Demetri Nicholson shares his experiences flying and fighting in the City of Mosul during the Surge in Iraq. He's also author of the new book, Thugs of Mosul, which you can find on Amazon.Want to support the show, get early episode access, and bonus content? Check out the Patreon page for more information.Exclusive Low Level Hell Merch available here!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David Cassalia has had a remarkable career first as a door gunner in Vietnam and then a rotary and fixed wing Army pilot all the way into Operation Iraqi Freedom. Listen to his amazing journey now!Want to support the show, get early episode access, and bonus content? Check out the Patreon page for more information.Exclusive Low Level Hell Merch available here!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Geoffrey Whittington volunteered for a special project, not knowing that he would take part in a new era in light attack and scout aviation with the birth of the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior and deployment into the Persian Gulf to support Operation Prime Chance.Want to support the show, get early episode access, and bonus content? Check out the Patreon page for more information.Exclusive Low Level Hell Merch available here!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bob "Sideshow" Curtis shares his experiences flying the mighty AH-1W Super Cobra in the United States Marine Corps, as well as some experiences on the ground as a Forward Air Controller.Want to support the show, get early episode access, and bonus content? Check out the Patreon page for more information.Exclusive Low Level Hell Merch available here!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brendan Madden flew the UH-60 Blackhawk as an assault helicopter pilot in the US Army and deployed to Afghanistan twice. He shares his career story here, including a high tempo mission with the Australian SAS.Want to support the show, get early episode access, and bonus content? Check out the Patreon page for more information.Merch is here! Check out official Low Level Hell merchandise at the merch store.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David Livingston joins the show to recount his experiences in Desert Storm flying the Lynx in the Persian Gulf.Want to support the show, get early episode access, and bonus content? Check out the Patreon page for more information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Retired Royal Navy Pilot Larry Jeram-Croft spends an afternoon speaking with me about his experiences flying the Sea King and the Lynx and his deployment to the Falklands war. Want to support the show, get early episode access, and bonus content? Check out the Patreon page for more information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rowan Ratliff joins the show to describe his experience as an Army Pilot flying the OH-58 and the MH-6 as an officer in the 160th Night Stalkers.Want to support the show, get early episode access, and bonus content? Check out the Patreon page for more information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

LTC(R) Hugh Mills, author of the book "Low Level Hell" joins us to discuss his experiences as well as other projects he's been working on.Want to support the show, get early episode access, and bonus content? Check out the Patreon page for more information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kevin Bryant, Royal Navy.Want to support the show, get early episode access, and bonus content? Check out the Patreon page for more information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Scott Matthey, Australian Defense Force Army pilot.Want to support the show, get early episode access, and bonus content? Check out the Patreon page for more information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Captain Kelly Catton, Royal Canadian Air Force, CH-146 Griffon Pilot.Want to support the show, get early episode access, and bonus content? Check out the Patreon page for more information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Greg Coker, retired Night Stalker and author of the new book "Death Waits in the Dark; Six Guns don't Miss!" joins the show to share his experiences as a gun pilot in the famed 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. Want to support the show, get early episode access, and bonus content? Check out the Patreon ( https://www.patreon.com/LowLevelHell ) page for more information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 11 and we are joined by Colorado State Representative David Ortiz who recounts his time as an OH-58D driver in the US Army and the harrowing tale of his last flight in the Kiowa Warrior. Want more? Become a Patron ( https://www.patreon.com/LowLevelHell ) and get access to episodes before they drop to the public as well as bonus content for all of our Mission Pilots, Flight Leads and Air Mission Commanders! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Former USAF F-16 Demonstration Team Pilot and Combat Veteran, MAJ Waters talks about his experiences flying the Viper in training and in combat, as well as about his show, the Afterburn Podcast. Hear more from Rain here ( https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=28648719 ) ! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A Naval Aviator and Law Enforcement pilot with a hundred and one stories to tell. Don't miss this! Be sure to get more content by joining us here! ( https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=28648719 ) And don't forget to comment and leave us a rating. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

"Yogi" Dorelis shares his experiences as a US Marine... then Sailor... then Soldier... and finally Airman... flying the Mighty CH-53, the venerable UH-1 and highly advanced HH-60. Support the Show! ( https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=28648719 ) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We meet Major Andrew Maxwell of the USMC to discuss the UH-1Y and his experiences as a pilot in the Marine Corps. Support the show! ( https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=28648719 ) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Our first episode introducing the crew behind the scenes as well as discussion bridging the gap from our gaming/simulation fan base into the real world topics we want to explore, specifically the APKWS laser guided rocket. While future episodes will focus primarily on real world topics, this one covers both a gaming and real life topic base. Support the Show on Patreon! ( https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=28648719 ) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A chat with Chris Hurr, a former US Marine with experience as both a uniformed and contract UAS operator on the ever increasing use of unmanned platforms for both surveillance and weapons delivery. Support the Show on Patreon! ( https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=28648719 ) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

An in depth examination of aerodynamics and how they affect helicopter flight. Support the Show on Patreon! ( https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=28648719 ) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode we examine the US Army Flight School, the challenges of being the new guy, and answer our first listener mail! Support the Show on Patreon! ( https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=28648719 ) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we are joined by Alex Castillo who explains the US Navy Flight School Program and the journey young officers take to pin the wings of a Naval Aviator. Support the show on Patreon! ( https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=28648719 ) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this Episode we talk to MAJ Sean Gavin, a Combat Search and Rescue HH-60H pilot, about his experience going through the training pipeline to turn young Air Force officers into combat helicopter pilots. Support the show on Patreon! ( https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=28648719 ) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy