E53 – The Fighter Pilot Spirit
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Chris "Snooze" Kurek, Rob “Trip” Raymond, and Erik“EZ” Brine chat with Mike “Pako” Benitez on all things fighter pilot culture—toast, roast, and lore. Better known as Dos Gringos, Snooze, and Trip put out 4albums of fighter pilot songs that are famous (and infamous) in squadrons around the world. EZ joined the duo to form Operation Encore in 2012, a non-profit that helps veterans get their music into the world. We dig into a century of fighter pilot history and traditions, from the origins of Dos Gringos, the squadron culture, roll call,Jermiah Weed, the ribbing and roasting, and all the camaraderie associated with military aviation. They recently brought all of that into their latest venture, Winglore Spirits, and are doing it in a unique way that brings you into the fold. Links • Sign up for the newsletter! • Support us on Patreon! • Winglore Spirits • Winglore Spirits investing • Dos Gringos YouTube channel ---- Follow us on... • LinkedIn • Instagram • X • Facebook • Website ---- 00:00 01:47 Dos Gringos 17:22 Operation Encore 24:03 AI music 27:27 The culture and bar origins 34:27 Jermiah Weed 38:13 Winglore Spirits 42:03 Bogey Dope 43:16 Nickel on the Grass 45:29 Winglore squadron 50:42 the Nellis Club 52:02 Dos Gringos concert? 54:45 outro 55:04 Carlos jumps in 56:23 I wish I had a gun like the A-10
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