HawgCast
News & Politics Podcasts
The official podcast of the 442d Fighter Wing. Hosted by Brig. Gen. Steve "Nasty" Nester and the 442FW Public Affairs team, HawgCast is a one-stop shop for UTA news and operational recaps straight from wing commander! The podcast is divided into two sections. The first is "Nasty Time," where BG Nester talks about what happened between drill weekends, and what's coming up for the next UTA. In part two, we take a look "Under the Wing" and see what some of our Airmen are up to. We tell the stories of how they came to be in the wing, what they've done since they joined us, and where they're going in the future. HawgCast is perfect for your UTA commute, so make sure you subscribe to get your brief on your way in Saturday morning!
Location:
United States
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
Description:
The official podcast of the 442d Fighter Wing. Hosted by Brig. Gen. Steve "Nasty" Nester and the 442FW Public Affairs team, HawgCast is a one-stop shop for UTA news and operational recaps straight from wing commander! The podcast is divided into two sections. The first is "Nasty Time," where BG Nester talks about what happened between drill weekends, and what's coming up for the next UTA. In part two, we take a look "Under the Wing" and see what some of our Airmen are up to. We tell the stories of how they came to be in the wing, what they've done since they joined us, and where they're going in the future. HawgCast is perfect for your UTA commute, so make sure you subscribe to get your brief on your way in Saturday morning!
Language:
English
Contact:
404-282-1450
Website:
https://www.dvidshub.net/
Email:
itunes@dvidshub.net
Episodes
HawgCast EP10 - MSG Lambert - A Support Group of One
4/29/2024
In this episode, Col. Mike "Rio" Leonas talks to MSgt. Adam Lambert about his recent deployment to Niger, where Lambert exemplified the multi-capable Airman concept by performing the functions of nearly the entire Mission Support Group when the base he was at cut manning after the host nation of Niger experienced a coup. Edited by Bob Jennings, 442 FW Public Affairs
HawgCast EP09 - Kickin' CAS
4/1/2024
In this month's HawgCast, Col. Mike Leonas talks to Lt. Col. John "Sapper" Tice, Maj. Nathan "Ponch" Bevis, and Senior Master Sgt. Jeremey Hankins, the director of operations, project officer, and daytime production superintendent for Exercise CAS 3.0. The three-week, live-fire close air support exercise in mid-to-south Florida had our KCHawgs supporting troops on the ground with 14 other units.
HawgCast Ep08 - Babble Time
3/1/2024
In Col. Mike "Rio" Leonas's first official podcast as 442d Fighter Wing commander, he and Maj. Shelley Ecklebe talk to Col. Brian "B-Lite" Leiter and Lt. Col. Pat "Chevy" Chevalier, both of whom started as enlisted members, earned a commission through their hard work and dedication, and went on to be two of the most respected leaders in the wing. We also introduce "Babble Time," in which Col. Leonas talks about the wing's news similar to Brig. Gen. Nester's "Nasty Time." In Babble Time, though, there's a twist – and a bit of a challenge! (Edited by Mr. Bob Jennings)
HawgCast Ep 7.5 - Exit Interview
12/14/2023
In Brig. Gen. Steve "Nasty" Nester's final HawgCast, he speaks with Chief Master Sgt. Nate Parks, a long-time friend and the inspiration for HawgCast. The two reminisce and look to the future and discuss what it means to be a good leader and to leave a lasting legacy at a wing.
HawgCast Ep07 - Torch in the Place
12/1/2023
In Brig. Gen. Steve "Nasty" Nester's penultimate HawgCast, he speaks with Brig. Gen. Regina "Torch" Sabric, the 10th Air Force Commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Bluto, the 10 AF command chief, about their careers. Then, our two guests answer a few questions submitted by wing members.
HawgCast Ep06 - PERU-ving grounds
11/14/2023
In this episode of HawgCast, the official podcast of the 442d Fighter Wing, Brig. Gen. Steve "Nasty" Nester talks with Col. Mike "Rio" Leonas, Lt. Col. Keith Yersak, Chief Master Sgt. Sal Urbano, and Master Sgt. Bob Jennings about their July 2023 trip to Peru for Exercise Patriot Fury, which represented not only the first A-10 operations south of the equator, but also the first Air Force Reserve Command sourced and led air expeditionary wing, which Leonas commanded.
HawgCast Ep05 - Seeing Stars
8/24/2023
We give this episode five stars! And not only because Brig. Gen. Steve "Nasty" Nester is joined by two retired major generals. In this episode, Brig. Gen. Nester talks about some of the great things we did in Peru last month, and interviews three legendary former leaders from the 442d Fighter Wing.
HawgCast Ep04 - Keeping up with the Bryants
6/23/2023
In this episode of HawgCast, Brig. Gen. Steve "Nasty" Nester and Maj. Shelley Ecklebe talk with the Bryants, who are slowly taking over the whole wing either through marriage or recruiting their children. We hear their stories about how they met and why they joined the wing.
HawgCast Ep3.5 - NFL draft day bonus episode
4/26/2023
In this bonus episode of HawgCast, Brig. Gen. Steve "Nasty" Nester, Maj. Shelley Ecklebe, and Master Sgt. Bob Jennings talk to Tech. Sgt. Ricardo Miranda-Navarro, a utilities technician with the 442d Civil Engineer Squadron about how he got chosen to announce an NFL draft pick live on stage at Union Station in Kansas City, Mo., April 29, 2023
HawgCast Ep3 - Not real smart, but trainable
4/19/2023
In this episode, Brig. Gen. Steve "Nasty" Nester and Maj. Shelley Ecklebe are joined by Col. Mike "Rio" Leonas, who talks about some of the things that happened over the UTA, including a couple of retirements and some advanced pilot training. This episode's guest is Senior Airman Etchi Manga Bessong, a dental assistant with the 442d Medical Squadron, who was born and raised in Cameroon. Airman Manga Bessong talks about the path he took to get to the U.S., and what led him to join the Air Force Reserve.
HawgCast Ep2 - So you're saying there's a chance
3/16/2023
In this episode, Brig. Gen. Steve "Nasty" Nester talks about Tricare, and retirement. Then, he and Maj. Shelley Ecklebe interview two 442d Airmen -- "Harry" and "Lloyd" -- who just returned from short-notice deployments to help in the dissemination of lethal aid to Ukraine.
HawgCast - Ep. 1 - Pilot - It's not a competition, but
2/27/2023
Disclaimer: This episode contains descriptions of combat and casualties, mild language, references to suicide and PTSD that some listeners may find disturbing. The views and opinions expressed in HawgCast should not be construed to represent the views of the Air Force Reserve or the Department of Defense. In the inaugural episode of the 442d Fighter Wing's podcast, HawgCast, Brig. Gen. Steve Nester, the wing commander, gives an update on the future of the wing and projected divestment of the A-10. He also speaks with Lt. Cols. John "Karl" Marks and Tony "Crack" Roe, the two highest-time A-10 pilots currently serving. Marks and Roe tell the stories of the four Distinguished Flying Crosses they have between the two of them. Additional host: Maj. Shelley Ecklebe Sound editing: Master Sgt. Bob Jennings
HawgCast Episode 1
2/25/2023
Disclaimer: This episode contains descriptions of combat and casualties, mild language, references to suicide and PTSD that some listeners may find disturbing. The views and opinions expressed in HawgCast should not be construed to represent the views of the Air Force Reserve or the Department of Defense. In the inaugural episode of the 442d Fighter Wing's podcast, HawgCast, Brig. Gen. Steve Nester, the wing commander, gives an update on the future of the wing and projected divestment of the A-10. He also speaks with Lt. Cols. John "Karl" Marks and Tony "Crack" Roe, the two highest-time A-10 pilots currently serving. Marks and Roe tell the stories of the four Distinguished Flying Crosses they have between the two of them. Additional host: Maj. Shelley Ecklebe Sound editing: Master Sgt. Bob Jennings