Chief Pilot and former POW Mike Penn - an incredible true story of survival, life, & overcoming

from Build Better Business Podcast with Chuck Crumpton · host Chuck Crumpton

Captain Mike Penn flew 87 combat missions until he was shot down and had to eject at 500 miles per hour.From being a POW at the "Hanoi Hilton" in Vietnam, to becoming the Chief Pilot at Southwest Airlines, to battling addiction, Mike shares his incredible life story. This episode moved me like few have.You will be drawn to his transparency, humility, candor, and demeanor. Please enjoy and let me know your [email protected] help business owners buy and sell great companies. Let me know if I can help you.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Mar 25, 2026

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

Ready to play

Chief Pilot and former POW Mike Penn - an incredible true story of survival, life, & overcoming

0:00 58:29

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Build Better Business Podcast with Chuck Crumpton?

This episode is 58 minutes long.

When was this Build Better Business Podcast with Chuck Crumpton episode published?

This episode was published on March 25, 2026.

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this Build Better Business Podcast with Chuck Crumpton episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!