Fighter Pilot Podcast
The Fighter Pilot Podcast, hosted by retired U.S. Air Force fighter test pilot Tucker "Cinco" Hamilton, covers air combat history, aircraft, weapons, and emerging technology through guest interviews. It has 349 episodes released roughly every two weeks, typically about 59 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Engaged military aviation audience with 349 episodes and a 4.9 Apple rating
- Apple Podcasts shows 1,857 ratings averaging 4.9 stars across a 349-episode back catalog.
- Guests include senior commanders, test pilots, and veterans, giving the show credibility with defense-minded listeners.
- Biweekly episodes of about an hour allow a host-read spot to be heard in full.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, guest conversation, narrative
- Tone
- informative, reflective
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 65 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles reference combat and shoot-downs such as 'Shot Down, Not Out' and 'In the Skies Over Iraq', which is historical and non-graphic; the feed is not flagged explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | redcircle.com/shows/the-fighter-pilot-podcast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1330534712 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/SAHI9787219723 |
Benchmark score: 88 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| FPP227 - Dogfighting Goes Digital | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 2 min |
| FPP226 - A Lifetime in Combat Aviation | 2026-09-28 | 59 min |
| FPP225 - In the Skies Over Iraq | 2026-09-21 | 1 h 23 min |
| FPP224 - The Software Problem | 2026-09-14 | 49 min |
| FPP223 - The Human Factor | 2026-09-07 | 1 h 1 min |
| FPP222 - Afghanistan: America's Longest War | 2026-08-31 | 50 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
The Fighter Pilot Podcast explores the fascinating world of air combat: the aircraft, the weapons systems, the emerging technologies, and most importantly—the people. Most episodes feature a guest who helps explain military aviation topics such from Vietnam shoot down stories to how AI is changing air combat. If you love the roar of a high-speed flyby or are enamored by the poise and confidence…
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About Fighter Pilot Podcast
The Fighter Pilot Podcast is hosted by Tucker "Cinco" Hamilton, a retired U.S. Air Force fighter test pilot, and explores air combat through the aircraft, weapons systems, emerging technologies, and the people who fly them. Most episodes feature a guest, and recent topics range from Vietnam shoot-down stories to autonomous air combat and the software problem in modern aircraft, according to the show feed.
The show has 349 episodes since January 2018, released roughly every 14 days, with a median length of about 59 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 1,857 ratings with an average of 4.9 stars. Listener figures are not published; the estimate of 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode is inferred from these signals and should be treated as an estimate.
No sponsors are named in the feed. Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits defense technology, aviation, and veteran-focused brands seeking a knowledgeable, mostly American audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Fighter Pilot Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Fighter Pilot Podcast
How much does Fighter Pilot Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $360 to $2,000. Actual rates are set by the show and are not published in the feed.
What is Fighter Pilot Podcast about?
The show covers military air combat through guest interviews on aircraft, weapons, emerging technology, and pilot experiences, hosted by retired U.S. Air Force test pilot Tucker Hamilton.
How do I contact Fighter Pilot Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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