The F-14 Tomcat ATG Radio show/Podcast

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  VF-21 Freelancers: CAPT C.J. "HEATER" Heatley III & E5 AO2 Dan McVey 03.09.2026 19min

  VF-21 Freelancers F-14 Pilot C.J. "HEATER" Heatley III reunites with Ordie Dan McVey to share some great memories serving together.LEADERSHIP, KNOWS NO BOUNDARIES!Anytime, Baby..!FLY NAVY...Host: VF-102 Diamondbacks F-14 Pilot Gerry "LEEKSTER" Leekey, VF-31 Tomcatters RIO Eric "SYPHIN" McMullen Producer Lorenzo BenciniProduced by F-14 Calverton ATG
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  Top Gun the Movie, behind the scenes filming with USN Captain C.J. "HEATER" Heatley III 04.07.2026 55min

  HEATER takes us behind the scenes on filming the most popular aviation movie in history, Top Gun...Pilot Host: VF-102 Diamondbacks Gerald "LEEKSTER" LeekeyRIO Host: VF-31 Tomcatters LCDR Eric "SYPHIN" McMullenProducer: Lorenzo BenciniProduced by F-14 Calverton ATG 
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  F-14 "Tomcat University" Podcast guest DIRT & Augie 03.05.2026 1t 8min

  We welcome Naval Aviation legend Don "DIRT" Kingery a VF-154 Black Knight F-4 Phantom Pilot & Augie Colis USS America CV-66 Waist Catapults.Host: Pilot VF-102 Pat "SMOKEHOUSE" CaseyRIO Host VF-102 Eric "TUNA" MartinsMaintainer Host Rob Todd USS America CAT 3Producer: Lorenzo BenciniProduced by F-14 Calverton ATG 2026
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  F-14 Tomcat Podcast Ep 19 OPIE & JUMA 24.12.2025 1t 59min

  We welcome two legends from the Golden Age of Naval Aviation, Scott "OPIE" Miner & Bill "JUMA" Welch.JUMA is a World Famous Pukin' Dog from Fighter Squadron 143 flying the F-14A as a RIO, Miner served with the Jolly Rogers of Figter Squadron 84 also flying the F-14A..The TARPS Pod is a highlight in this show...Your Host: Gerald "LEEKSTER" Leekey VF-102, Eric "SYPHIN" Mcmullen.Producer: Lorenzo BenciniProduced by F-14 Calverton ATG "Straight Outta Calverton" Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Aka Grumman Calverton where all 712 F-14 Tomcats were built..Anytime, Baby..!
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  USN LSO Life & Culture 04.11.2025 2t 12min

  Landing Signal Officer, these are the folks on the Platform who wave the Air Wing to help safely get them aboard.To do this, we welcome aboard CDR Brian "RJ" Roberts & LCDR John "CHIMPO" O'Neill who are both very legendary PADDLES.We dedicate this show to all LSO's past & present, any weather, any where, any time,baby..!Hosted by Gerald "LEEKSTER" LeekeyEditor Lorenzo BenciniProduced by F-14 Calverton ATG 2025
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  Admiral Jay RABBIT Campbell F-8 & F-14 13.09.2025 1t 22min

  We welcome AdmiralJay RABBIT Campell to the show. RABBIT flew both the F-8 Crusader and the F-14 Tomcat. This show is very rich in Naval Aviation histroy.An American Legend that has done it all, Baby...!Edited by Lorenzo BenciniProduced by F-14 Calverton ATG
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  AIRFEST '25 PROMO F-14 Tomcat Demo Team 20th Anniverary 06.08.2025 46min

  AIRFEST '25 Promo for the 20th Anniversary of the F-14 Demo TeamWe proudly welcome Captain Terry "BUBBLES" Dailey World Famous VF-11 Red Ripper Pilot, Austin Meyers Event Coordinator NAS Wildwood, F-14 Tomcat Demo Team SMOKIN' JOE Ruzicka and Maintainer Coach Tony Brranch, USS America Rob Todd CAT 3, Chris Hoglan Precision Flight Helmets & our Event Coordinator at F-14 Calverton the legendary Rob Holme.AIRFEST '25 is at NAS Wildwood NJ August 28-31, the F-14 Demo Team will be there August 30th only..VIP Tickets are almost gone! Reserve at [email protected] Lorenzo BenciniProduced by F-14 Calverton ATG
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  F-14 Tomcat Podcast Ep18 19.06.2025 2t 38min

  Rich "CORN" Cornwall: VF-32 Swordsmen and VF-102 Diamondbacks is joined by: Dave "HEY JOE" Parsons  VF-102 Daimondbacks & VF-32 Swordsmen .HOST: LEEKSTER & SYPHINProduced & Edited by Lorenzo Bencini
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  1v1 With LEEKSTER & GUS 24.04.2025 55min

  USAF F-16 Pilot Darrel "GUS" Ekstrom Joins LEEKSTER for a great discussion on how USAF life differs from USN life. During an exchange tour, GUS visited the USS America CV-66 where LEEKSTER gave him a VIP ride in the F-14 Tomcat...Produced by F-14 Calverton ATGProducer Lrenzo Bencini 
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  Tomcat University: AS2 (AW) Dave Braud & EA-18G Growler Pilot OUTBOUND COURSE 09.04.2025 1t 11min

  It's time to discuss GSE (Ground Support Equipment), we welcome AS2 (AW) Braud who gives us all a lesson on some important equipment that allows Navy Airframes to fly.. Also, from the Electronic Warfare Community we welcome "OUTBOUND COURSE" whos currently flying the Growler..Produced by F-14 Calverton ATGEcecutive Producer Lorenzo Bencini
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  F-14 Tomcat/Naval Aviation Book Authors Mini Series Ep1 19.02.2025 1t 27min

  We welcome Lou Benoit the author of "Grumman F-14 Tomcat End of the line. Not the Legend"...This is a great book from a great american. Lou delivers 100% on the data that makes this book a must have in any collection.Years of hard work to create this masterpiece of all the Tomcats career highlights as well as some low lights..Host: LCDR Eric "SYHYN" Mcmullen & Producer Lorenzo Bencini Produced by F-14 Calveron ATG, Producer Lorenzo Bencini
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  VF-102 Diamondbacks 2024 Christmas Show Part Deux 24.12.2024 2t 11min

  We welcome back the Ready Room of Fighter Squadron 102...the sea going Tomcat stories told unlike any other aviation podcast.A show about proud brave men and their F-14 Tomcats..F-14Calverton ATGProducer: Lorenzo BenciniEmail: [email protected]
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  Tomcat University VF-213 Black Lions CDR Francesco "PACO" Kirichi, VF-102 Diamondbacks AMS1 AW Coach Tony Branch 20.10.2024 1t 10min

  We welcome PACO and Coach Tony Branch for an exciting show of life in the F-14 Tomcat Community. PACO is also the author of Lions Of The Sky which is an awesome read..Audio Producer: Lorenzo Bencini.Produced by F-14 Calverton ATG
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  Ep 18: The F-14 Tomcat Podcast, VF-84 AT Darell Mullen & VF-102 Cpt Monty A'Swipe Ashilman aka "ASH" 11.09.2024 1t 25min

  This was a great episode, ASH takes us from the Tomcat to today's Navy. We welcomed VF-84 Jolly Roger F-14A Tomcat AT Darrell Mullen..Edited & Produced by Lorenzo Bencini, F-14 Calverton ATG
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  Ep17 The F-14 Tomcat Podcast 17.05.2024 2t

  Ep 17: VF-102 Diamondbacks Pilot John "OTIS" Owens (BIFF in S-3's) & VF-102 Diamondbacks RIO Eric "TUNA" Martins..Otis is a great guest who also flew the S-3 as an NFO before transitioning to the F-14 Tomcat.Tuna was also went on to VX-9 and also the XO of NAS Fallon. ..Produced by F-14 Calverton ATG Straight OuttaCalverton, Grumman Calverton AKA Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant Calverton..Editor: Lorenzo Bencini. Find us @f_14_tomcat _ on IG its our HQ and also where you can find our merchandise to support the show, also Facebook at F-14 Tomcat Radioshow/Podcast, Youtube at F-14 Calverton ATG.
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  Tomcat University Ep 9 A-10 Warthog Major Adam "BROADWAY" Casey 09.04.2024 1t 20min

  We welcome: Major Adam Casey callsign "Broadway".A career path to the Warthog unlike any other. We'd like to thank the USAF for such an incredible interview, keep in mind this is a Long Island Republic/Grumman product.With the A-10 wrapping up its career, this is a show that needed to be done. A-10's forever, Baby!Host: Lt. Pat "SMOKEHOUSE" Casey VF-102 Diamondbacks, USS America CAT 3 Rob Todd.Produced by: F-14 Calverton ATGEdited by Paramoto 910Check out our HQ on Instagram @f_14_tomcat_ where you can find our merch to support the show!Straight Outta Calverton!Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant Calverton, AKA Grumman Calverton.
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  Tomcat University Ep 8 NAF Atsugi/Iwo Jima 20.03.2024 1t 33min

  We welcome Lcdr John CHIMPO O'Neill E-2D Hawkeye CAG5 PADDLES & CDR Tom JEETER Bush F-14 Tomcat VF-84,VF-32 & F/A-18 Hornet VFA-27.They discuss being forward deployed at NAF Atsugi and also CQ's on IWO JIMA..HOST: SMOKIN" Joe Ruzicka VF-154 Black Knights, F-14 Tomcat DEMO Team, Lt Pat SMOKHOUSE Casey VF-102 Diamdbacks & USS America Rob Todd CAT 3..Produced by F-14 Calverton ATG.Editor: Lorenzo Bencini
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  The VF-102 Diamondbacks Christmas Show 2023 24.12.2023 2t 27min

  A First for Naval Aviation Baby!We put the "Band" back together agian. It has been nearly 3 decades since this VF-102 Ready Room has stood shoulder to shoulder. They lived and died toegther while living on the edge.The ultimate debrief basically! We hope you enjoy the show and on behalf of the Staff at F-14 Calverton ATG we would like to wish your family a very Merry Christmas!**Disclaimer This episode does not reflect the vews or opinions of The United States Navy..Produced by Lorenzo Bencini, F-14 Calverton ATG.We Dedicate this show to "WASHER" Bob, ROBERT DREHER, III VF-102 DIAMONBACKS
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  The F-14 Tomcat Radio Show Ep16 21.12.2023 1t 50min

  Tom "JEETER" Bush VF-84 Jolly Rogers, VF-32 Swordsmen. From Submarines to Naval Aviation Jeeter is a Legend Baby!Born & Raised on Long Island.
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  Tomcat Tweakers Ep2 06.12.2023 1t 8min

  Bill Barto aka Mr. NATOPS, Bill is a 20 year legendary Grummanite employee of Grumman Aerospace Behpage NY. Show Host: VF-11 World Famous Red Ripper PC Ray Borelli who is also Grumman Plant 6 F-14 Tomcat Final Assembly.VF-31 Tomcatters F-14D Super Tomcat RIO LCDR Eric "SYPHIN" Mcmullen.