AvGeek Chronicles show

AvGeek Chronicles

Summary: Welcome to the AvGeek Chronicles Podcast, hosted by pilot and aviation enthusiast Colin Hodges. On this podcast you will find a plethora of audio experiences from first hand insight into training that he goes through, interviews with fellow millennial aviators that are making a difference, and other random but great aviation content which will have everyone saying "I'm an AvGeek" after listening to an episode. Colin is the perfect example of putting your dreams into flight and he wants to help others accomplish their aviation goals too! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/avgeekchronicles/support

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 Ep. 031: My Aviation Story - Where It All Started | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:03:06

So I haven't done a solo podcast in a while and it just so happened that a listener asked a very great question while he was giving me some feedback on a recent episode. That listeners name is Isaiah and at the end of the conversation, he asked a really great question... That question was “So is there an episode where we get to hear your story and how you got started, your struggles and your story first starting off?”  So this whole podcast episode is devoted to answering Isaiah’s question.  Let me tell you, at least to me, it’s a crazy interesting story. So, Isaiah, thank you for being a part of AvGeek Nation and following the podcast but I also appreciate your honest feedback. I hope everyone enjoys this story and if you have anymore questions for me, don't hesitate to find me on social and strike up a conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/avgeekchronicles/support

 Ep. 030: #AskTheAvGeek 011 with Pilot Sergio | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:39:21

This week on the podcast I’m bringing you another great episode of the #AskTheAvGeekShow and I am happy to have Pilot Sergio on as my guest this week. I’m stocked to have Sergio on this week because he’s the first airline pilot that I’ve had on the show. If you’ve flown regionally out of Miami, you may have seen him on one of your recent flights. Sergio is a great example of someone putting a passion and dream in motion at a very young age. If you’ve ever wanted to know what it’s like to be young and fly for the airlines, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Sergio is sharing some great experiences and advice that everyone should listen to. If you’ve seen Sergio on Instagram, you know his personality is full of energy and passion. Through this episode, Sergio just wants to share that passion and energy with all the listeners. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/avgeekchronicles/support

 Ep. 029: The real side of young aviators feat. Colin Hodges and Eli Maloy | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:08:55

As promised, I am releasing a new segment on the podcast with the help of one of my very good friends Eli Maloy. Eli was my very first guest on the #AskTheAvGeek Show but now in 2019, we are starting a new segment together. We don't have a name yet but that doesn't matter, this episode was all about just getting it out to the audience. This segment is all about being real with our hopes and dreams in aviation. Not everything is as great as it seems.. we all have our truths and problems. I'm hoping this new segment helps others realize that being real is freeing and being real as a young aviator, is even better! Eli and I noticed there is a lot of fronting' going on with young aviators but we want to keep it real. We don't know what the future holds for this segment but we know its going to be fun! Come along with us as 2 young aviators just talk about out struggles and truth in aviation! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/avgeekchronicles/support

 Ep. 028: #AskTheAvGeek 010 with Mark Brown | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:16:23

We are back for 2019!! I'm back from a little break with family and we are ramping up the AvGeek Chronicles Podcast for the New Year. To start off the new year, I'm bringing in an amazing guest today and I was super excited for this episode with Mr. Kodiak himself.. Mark Brown! Mark is the Chief Pilot & Marketing Director for Quest Kodiak and is an aviator whose journey in this crazy world is definitely not by the books. Not only does Mark brings us the story of how he became one of the faces of the Kodiak brand but he brought us his personal story of how he got into aviation and the sacrifices he had to make to bring his dreams to life. Mark was a great guest to kick off the first episode of 2019 and I hope his story can be a catalyst for you to jump start your aviation career.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/avgeekchronicles/support

 Ep. 027: Introducing Newbies To Aviation feat. Pilot Wife, Kirstin Hodges | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:48:08

Have you ever had that 1 individual, whether that be a spouse, girlfriend, boyfriend, sister, brother, mom or dad who you really wanted to take flying? I'm sure everyone has and it can be daunting sometimes. We've invited Pilot Wife, Kirstin Hodges to the podcast today to get her first hand experience of what it's like to experience flight and all that aviation has to offer first hand. Yes Kirstin is my wife, but she's just like everyone else who was scared to fly in a small plane for the first time. Listen to her advice to pilots and passengers of how to handle the first couple flights. Flying is a special activity and aviation is a special industry. If you want to share it with someone, make sure you share it the right way. I hope you all enjoy today's podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/avgeekchronicles/support

 Ep. 026: #AskTheAvGeek 009 with Matt Oliveira | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:39:36

I've been looking forward to this podcast for a while because it really hits my purpose. My whole goal of the podcast is to truly show the diversity of things one can do in the aviation world as well as showcase all the young aviators out there who are bringing new life to this industry. This podcast is still in it's infancy and I am so lucky to have had a diverse group of guests so far and I really take pride in that. Luckily in this episode, I'm continuing that diversity by welcoming Matt Oliveira to the show! Matt Oliveira is a young Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant, most known for his Instagram and YouTube accounts "MolivesTV." What most people don't know about him is, he is doing all this while living with Cystic Fibrosis. Matt, who now lives in the City of Angels, has a story that fits his purpose.. which is to to live a life of adventure while pursuing his dreams. Throughout his story, it's obvious that his diagnosis isn’t something he really things about and he's not letting it effect his life journey. Matt loves taking care of his SWA Passengers while also following his passions in videography and photography. Through all this, Matt is just showing and proving to everyone that you can't let anything hold you back, regardless of the circumstances you may be under. Matt wants everyone to live out their dreams everyday and as he says "Live your best life out there." I am stocked to bring you all Matt's incredible story! Check out Matt's Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/molivestv/?hl=en Check out Matt's YouTube Page here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCETwXokUhO-YmXYb9Nb9E0w --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/avgeekchronicles/support

 Ep. 025: #AskTheAvGeek 008 with Aaron David | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:21:16

From surfing, to skiing, to traveling the world..Aaron has always been on the move. Now, he's just on the move in a Corporate King Air 350i! If there is one thing that you will take away from Aaron's story, it's that you can't be afraid to take 1 step back to take 2 steps forward...especially when it comes to finding your dream career. Aaron is a first generation pilot and charting his own path and it all started because his parents told him he simply couldn't bar-tend his whole life! Aaron is bringing a great story to the show today and confirms the fact that it's never to late to find your dream career even if that means going back to ground zero. Aaron also gives AvGeek Nation the inside scoop on how he's grown so popular over social media simply by documenting his pilot journey. I'm so stocked to have Aaron on the show to bring the listeners his awesome story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/avgeekchronicles/support

 Ep. 024: #AskTheAvGeek 007 with Mark Robinson from One Above Aviation (ieatsleepfly) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:21:22

Passion, the love of flying, and wanting to give back to the aviation community that his given so much to him truly defines our most recent guest on the #AskTheAvGeek Show. On this episode I'm introducing Mark Robinson to the AvGeek Nation and we are learning all about his road to becoming the leader of one of the most recognizable rotorcraft flight schools in the entire world, One Above Aviation. You also probably know One Above Aviation as their Instagram handle @ieatsleepfly or by their Skittles colored helicopters. As an immigrant, Mark is going to be the first one to tell you that his road to becoming a helicopter pilot and getting to where he is now as a business owner, was not easy and took a lot of work. His passion for what he does day in an day out has lead him to all of his success and the exact reason why he says he is so happy today. I am stocked to be bringing you the story of Mark Robinson and the ieatsleepfly brand. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/avgeekchronicles/support

 Ep. 023: How to pay for flying Pt. 2 - Bartering | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:16:48

After the last fire episode with AJ aka the TMTPilot, I wanted to delve back into the financial side of flying and how YOU CAN AFFORD to fly or start flight training. Today's episode is super applicable to any aviator that has some type of specialized skill. Through this little series I'm trying to extinguish your excuses. In today's episode I am going to tell you about a way you can pay for flying, again, for little to no money out of your own pocket!! This method is going to take a lot more work on your part than the first way I talked about. I don't think people realize how many skills they have that they could monetize. You can take these skills that you have and use them to barter your way to flight time or flight training! It's so easy to do this through mediums like Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter but you have to work at it. Most people won't take this advice though, I just know it. If you do take this advice, I know you will be able to start to afford flying tomorrow...I promise! I hope you enjoy this weeks podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/avgeekchronicles/support

 Ep. 022: #AskTheAvGeek 006 with AJ Ramey from The Money Team (TMT) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:15:15

When hard work, determination, and a goal come together...great things can happen and huge opportunities present them self. That's an easy way to sum up AJ Ramey's rise in aviation. AJ is 1 of 3 corporate pilots for Floyd "Money" Mayweather and his TMT Brand. I am so incredibly humbled that he took the time to join the podcast and share his own personal story, knowledge and experience with the AvGeek Nation. Though we go into detail about what it's like to work for the greatest athlete ever (TBE), we delve more into how AJ's story and this platform he has now.. and how it's been the catalyst for him wanting to help the younger generation of aviators. I believe everyone is going to take some valuable lessons away from AJ's story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/avgeekchronicles/support

 Ep. 021: How to pay for flying PT. 1 - #FlipLife | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:21:34

I'm looking forward to this episode because I know what I'm talking about is super applicable to all young aviators out there. I am so stunned at all the people out there that say they can't afford to fly or "I can't pay for flying!" SOO on today's episode I am going to tell you about a way you can pay for flying for little to no money out of your own pocket!! But, this way requires a lot of work and a lot of humility. You will be stunned how I've used the #FlipLife to help pay for flying and I have made a decent amount of $ since starting this 10 months ago. Most people won't take this advice though, I just know it. If you do take this advice, you will start to afford to fly tomorrow...I promise! I hope you enjoy this weeks podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/avgeekchronicles/support

 Ep. 020: #AskTheAvGeek 005 with Matthew Dunham from Winged Aviation | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:23:34

This week on #AskTheAvGeek Show, I am happy to have Matthew Dunham from Winged Aviation and the AOPA "Fly By Crew" as my guest. I'm also celebrating the podcast surpassing 1000 listeners a few episodes back as well as the podcast making it to episode 20! I'm very stocked to have Matt on the show this week because Matt is the first Veteran Aviator I've had the opportunity to interview. Now that Matt has devoted his life to serving our great country, he is now devoting his life to living out his dream and helping as many people as possible along the way. Matt is bringing a fantastic story to the show today as we talk about life, aviation, and how veterans can pursue their dreams of aviation. Matt also gives the listeners ideas on how to never give up when your pursuing your dreams. I hope you all enjoy Matthew's story! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/avgeekchronicles/support

 Ep. 019: #AskTheAvGeek 004 with Sam Adams | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:31:26

#AskTheAvGeek would love to welcome Sam Adams to the AvGeek Chronicles Podcast this week. Sam is another perfect example of having a dream and taking immediate action to make that dream become a reality...with no excuses! Sam is bringing a great story to the show today and again reminding us that it doesn't take a college degree to become successful and happy. Sam also gives the listeners ideas on how best to network with people who share the same dreams that you do. Sam is another young and talented talented aviator living out his dreams everyday. I'm so stocked to feature Sam this week and bring you his great story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/avgeekchronicles/support

 Ep. 018: Which is better, Airplanes Or Helicopters?? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:31:27

After a week break, due to some business travel, we're back to launching podcasts! Since everyone knows that there is this "pilot shortage" happening right now globally, there's a lot of people out there thinking about fulfilling their childhood dreams of becoming a pilot. What type of pilot do you want to be though? This week we discuss why folks choose to either become a "Stuck-Wing Pilot" or "Rotor-Wing Pilot." We lay out all the reasons why you may want to choose one or the other. So if you'r contemplating which one to choose, give this episode a listen and it may just help you figure out which side of flying you want to be apart of! Safe flying!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/avgeekchronicles/support

 Ep. 017: Mind Over Matter; My reaction to an AOPA Flight Training Magazine article | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:20:05

I'm adding some more flavor to the AvGeek Chronicles Podcast! On this episode I'm doing a little commentary and opinion piece after I read an incredible and insightful article in the latest edition of the Flight Training Magazine, put out by AOPA. AOPA Editor Ian Twombly put out an opinion piece titled "Mind Over Matter" and he hit this piece on the head! I'm bringing you his article on the podcast and then going to add my own opinion to it, giving you a few reasons why I believe what he said is so true. This episode is going to talk a lot about mindset for new pilots! Keep on flying everyone! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/avgeekchronicles/support

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