The Pilot Network Podcast
1) Navigating Pilot Finances: Expert Tips with Alex Tapia
In this episode, Adam is joined by Alex Tapia to delve into crucial financial strategies tailored for pilots. They kick off by covering key financial concepts and the importance of overcoming financia...Show More
2) Reflecting on 2025: TPN Growth, Challenges, and Holiday Wishes
In this episode, Adam reflects on 2025 and shares holiday greetings with the aviation community. He delves into the perseverance and challenges faced by pilots, highlighting the growth of The Pilot Ne...Show More
3) Inside the Diamond: Leading the Thunderbirds with Colonel ‘Sheik’ Malafa
Colonel Nathan "Sheik" Malafa didn’t plan on becoming one of the most recognizable pilots in the world—he just followed the spark. From flying combat missions in the F-15E and F-35 to leading the Thun...Show More
4) From F-16s to Founders: Raj Shah on Building the Future of Defense
In this episode, Adam chats with Raj Shah about his diverse journey in aviation and beyond. They discuss Raj's transition from the Ivy League to the Air National Guard, his early military tech experie...Show More
5) What is The Pilot Network? Carolynn Kitchen explains what Adam cannot!
In this episode, Adam reads staff writer and overall awesome person's interaction at TPNx that helped her, and the guys, explain what TPN really is...The article is amazing! Better read than listened ...Show More
6) TPNx Episode 3: Fitness at Altitude - Lashae Bacon on Pilot Wellness and the Mile High Health Club
In this final TPNx episode, Adam recaps past content and introduces Lashae Bacon from Mile High Health Club. Lashae shares her journey and the club's development, focusing on transitioning from milita...Show More
7) Don't be a Moron! Let's discuss how I messed up...and other, more important, stuff from the Network
In this episode, Adam starts with an introduction and shares updates from The Pilot Network, followed by a discussion on media influences in the aviation sector. He dives into the often complex world ...Show More
8) TPNx Episode 2: Exploring Metrea and Slim Morgan!
In this episode, Adam and Matt join forces live from TPNx 2025! Slim Morgan joins the guys to talk Metrea, TPNx, and the world outside of Part 121 flying. The discussion centers around networking at T...Show More
9) TPNx Episode 1: Mentorship, Aviation Apparel, and Finding Purpose with Lindsay Auerbach
In this episode, Adam welcomes Linsay Auerbach to explore mentorship and entrepreneurship in aviation. They discuss challenges at TPNx, the importance of mentoring, and highlight TPN Pro and upcoming ...Show More
10) Recovery: Embracing the Suck
In this episode, Adam opens with a personal introduction and shares an update on his current health journey. He discusses navigating sick call to disability to weird insurances pieces he was unaware o...Show More