Episode 142: Oshkosh; Air Venture; Part 3

Welcome to Episode 142 of The Journey Is The Reward!On this episode, Micah and Brian conclude his high-flying coverage from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh—successfully sticking the landing and preventing this from turning into a six-episode epic!To accomplish this incredible feat of event logistics, today's episode is a packed, extended feature with zero pit stops. We are holding all general listener feedback and Listener Lu at the gate—she will be back on frequency next time, just in time for Brian’s upcoming trek back to Australia.The Oshkosh field recordings continue with an outstanding lineup of aviation guests:Capt. Dan from the iconic Goodyear Blimp.Steve from the Seaplane Pilots Association.Mark from Samaritan Aviation.Plus, various dedicated podcast listeners dropping by for what Brian affectionately dubs "Drunkfest."To wrap up his week on the airshow grounds, Brian plays a bittersweet farewell to his 27-foot trailer command center and his legendary campermates—Susan, Tim, and Eyal.Finally, Micah puts Brian in the hot seat for one last cross-examination: what are his final debrief thoughts, and will he be returning to AirVenture next year? With a few expert tips and survival tricks thrown into the mix, we can safely assume the answer is a resounding yes.As always, our ears are blessed by the utterly soul-stirring, goosebump-inducing sounds of the Madalitso Youth Choir! Their Welcome and Goodbye songs, recorded straight from the Royal Livingstone Hotel in Zambia, are pure magic.You can always find the audio recording at www.thejourneyisthereward.org.