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The Low Level Hell Podcast

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I drove tanks, flew Kiowa Warriors and Apaches in combat, now I fly airliners and, on occasion, talk to some interesting people who did some interesting things.

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I drove tanks, flew Kiowa Warriors and Apaches in combat, now I fly airliners and, on occasion, talk to some interesting people who did some interesting things.

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English


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Episode 46: Trevor "Gonky" Hartsock

4/24/2024
“Gonky” flew the F/A-18 both as an active duty Naval Aviator and a Boeing contract pilot to the Malaysian Airforce. Additionally, he flew the T-38 as an aggressor pilot for the US Air Force. “Gonky” Also hosts the “Mover and Gonky Show” on YouTube where they talk about aviation and military topics with a live audience. You can find their show here! The Low Level Hell Podcast explores the exciting world of Rotary and Fixed wing military aircraft and their impact on the battlefield. Through in-depth technical discussion and personal interviews with the people who flew these machines in combat, the Low Level show aims to entertain, inform and educate. You can support the channel in a variety of ways! Patreon helps the channel financially and can be found here. https://www.patreon.com/LowLevelHell Did you know the show is now live!? Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/c/casmotv Proudly show your support with the official LLH Merch. Listen to in depth stories at Authentic Media and use the Promo Code “Casmo” for added savings on your subscription. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:02:02:11

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Ep 45: C.W. "Mover" Lemoine

3/25/2024
Mover is a former F-16 and F/A-18 Pilot and current YouTube/ Podcast content creator, notably host of the "Mover and Gonky" Show. He also encourages those interested in an aviation career through his VLOG and online community "Make them Tell you no". The Low Level Hell Podcast explores the exciting world of Rotary and Fixed wing military aircraft and their impact on the battlefield. Through in-depth technical discussion and personal interviews with the people who flew these machines in combat, the Low Level show aims to entertain, inform and educate. You can support the channel in a variety of ways! Patreon helps the channel financially and can be found here. Did you know the show is now live!? Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/c/casmotv Proudly show your support with the official LLH Merch. Listen to in depth stories at Authentic Media and use the Promo Code “Casmo” for added savings on your subscription. https://www.authenticmedia.io/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:55:41

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Episode 44: Ukraine update with Doug Livermore

3/5/2024
Doug Livermore, US Army Special Forces and VP of The Hoplite Group, joins me for a discussion about the ongoing Ukraine war and what it means for the US and the global Community. The Low Level Hell Podcast explores the exciting world of Rotary and Fixed wing military aircraft and their impact on the battlefield. Through in-depth technical discussion and personal interviews with the people who flew these machines in combat, the Low Level show aims to entertain, inform and educate. You can support the channel in a variety of ways! Patreon helps the channel financially and can be found here. Did you know the show is now live!? Watch it here Proudly show your support with the official LLH Merch. Listen to in depth stories at Authentic Media and use the Promo Code “Casmo” for added savings on your subscription. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:29:57

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Episode 43: Warplane with Hal Sundt

12/22/2023
Hal Sundt is a writer from Rochester, Minnesota. His work has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, The Ringer, The American Scholar, and elsewhere. He holds an MFA in nonfiction writing from Columbia University. He lives in New York City. Find Warplane here! The Low Level Hell Podcast explores the exciting world of Rotary and Fixed wing military aircraft and their impact on the battlefield. Through in-depth technical discussion and personal interviews with the people who flew these machines in combat, the Low Level show aims to entertain, inform and educate. You can support the channel in a variety of ways! Patreon helps the channel financially and can be found here. Did you know the show is now live!? Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/c/casmotv Proudly show your support with the official LLH Merch. Listen to in depth stories at Authentic Media and use the Promo Code “Casmo” for added savings on your subscription. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:59:55

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Episode 42: COL (ret) Hugh Mills

12/12/2023
COL (Ret) Hugh Mills flew for the US Army in Vietnam as a scout and gunship pilot. Colonel Mills survived multiple tours, over 2,000 combat hours and 16 aircraft shoot downs. In 1993 he wrote the book “Low Level Hell” about his and other pilots experiences in Vietnam. The Low Level Hell Podcast explores the exciting world of Rotary and Fixed wing military aircraft and their impact on the battlefield. Through in-depth technical discussion and personal interviews with the people who flew these machines in combat, the Low Level show aims to entertain, inform and educate. You can support the channel in a variety of ways! Patreon helps the channel financially and can be found here. Did you know the show is now live!? Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/c/casmotv Proudly show your support with the official LLH Merch. Listen to in depth stories at Authentic Media and use the Promo Code “Casmo” for added savings on your subscription. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:39:18

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Episode 41: The Roughnecks

9/19/2023
Gordy and Phil, two of my former Soldiers and members of the Roughnecks of A/1-17 Cavalry join me on the show to talk about everything from silly hijinks to collateral damage. You can support the channel in a variety of ways! Patreon helps the channel financially and can be found here. Did you know the show is now live!? Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/c/casmotv Proudly show your support with the official LLH Merch. Listen to in depth stories at Authentic Media and use the Promo Code “Casmo” for added savings on your subscription. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:02:04:08

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Episode 40: Bernd Knox, OH-58D/ AH-64D

9/5/2023
CW5(ret) Bernd Knox served his career as an Army Aviation Warrant officer, achieving the coveted rank of Chief Warrant Officer 5 and serving as the Command Chief Warrant Officer of the 1st Aviation Brigade at Fort Novosel, overseeing the training of new Army Aviators. He primarily flew the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior but is also qualified in the AH-64D Apache. You can support the channel in a variety of ways! Patreon helps the channel financially and can be found here. Did you know the show is now live!? Watch it here. Proudly show your support with the official LLH Merch. Listen to in depth stories at Authentic Media and use the Promo Code “Casmo” for added savings on your subscription. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:38:27

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Episode 39: Matt Petraitis, OH-58D/ AH-64D

8/26/2023
LTC(R) Matt Petraitis served as a Cavalry Troop and Squadron commander in the United States Army, flying the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior and the AH-64D Apache. You can support the channel in a variety of ways! Patreon helps the channel financially and can be found here. Did you know the show is now live!? Watch it here: Proudly show your support with the official LLH Merch. Listen to in depth stories at Authentic Media and use the Promo Code “Casmo” for added savings on your subscription. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:46:40

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THE RETURN!

8/4/2023
Some time away to reflect, strategize and focus. Hopefully you will continue along for the ride. See you live! You can support the channel in a variety of ways! Patreon helps the channel financially and can be found here. Low Leve Hell is going LIVE and can be seen here on CasmoTV! Proudly show your support with the official LLH Merch. Listen to in depth stories at Authentic Media and use the Promo Code “Casmo” for added savings on your subscription. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:13:37

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Episode 38: COL (Ret) Brian Annichiarico

5/23/2023
COL (RET) Brian Annichiarico is a former US Marine Corps Harrier Pilot who commanded and flew combat missions in Iraq. He joins the podcast to share his experiences and some details regarding the famed AV-8B Harrier VSTOL attack aircraft. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:23:15

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Ep 37; Ghosts of Baghdad with Eric Buer

3/23/2023
Eric Buer spent close to 30 years as a US Marine Corps Aviator, flying various versions of the AH-1 Cobra. He also participated in the earliest action during the invasion of Iraq, and his new book Ghosts of Baghdad chronicles that action. Eric joins us here to talk about his exciting career. Hope you enjoy. Want to support the show, get early episode access, and bonus content? Check out the Patreon page for more information. Exclusive Low Level Hell Merch available here! Use Promo code CASMO and save 15% on your first month with Authentic Media! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:26:28

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Episode 36: Doug Livermore

3/10/2023
Doug Livermore is the Director of Special Operations for the Department of the US Navy and has been following the war in Ukraine. He joins me on the show to talk about the war and where its going. Follow Doug's updates on Twitter Use Promo code CASMO and save 15% on your first month with Authentic Media! Want to support the show, get early episode access, and bonus content? Check out the Patreon page for more information. Exclusive Low Level Hell Merch available here! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:39:56

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Episode 35: Paco Chierici

3/2/2023
Paco flew the A-6 Intruder and the F-14 Tomcat in the United States Navy. He also wrote the book Lions of the Sky which you can find here. I'm happy to announce a partnership with Authentic Media, a new service that provides subscription content to you from a variety of creators, most notably and importantly myself... I'm very humble, I know. But seriously, check them out and use the promo code CASMO to get 15% off your first month. I'm currently working on a series about Special Operations Aviation, including crew from the AC-130 and various members from the 160th SOAR. Check out Paco's Book here Authentic Media Want to support the show, get early episode access, and bonus content? Check out the Patreon page for more information. Exclusive Low Level Hell Merch available here! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:21:08

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Episode 34: The end of the Helicopter?!

1/6/2023
Just a few helicopter dudes chatting about the Valor, Ukraine, and what it means for the future of rotary wing combat aircraft. Is this the end of the Helicopter?! Want to support the show, get early episode access, and bonus content? Check out the Patreon page for more information. Exclusive Low Level Hell Merch available here! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:22:08

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Episode 33: "Wild" Bill Murray

11/18/2022
"Wild" Bill flew Black Hawks in the Army and now serves as a First Officer in the airlines. He sits down and has a frank conversation about leadership, tenacity and hard work. Thanks to his son for recommending him to come onto the show! Want to support the show, get early episode access, and bonus content? Check out the Patreon page for more information. Exclusive Low Level Hell Merch available here! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:49:14

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Episode 32; Carl Forsling, USMC V-22

10/28/2022
Carl Forsling retired from the USMC after having served as a CH-46 and V-22 Osprey pilot, deploying operationally and training young Marines. He continues to serve through his work with Bell Textron on the future of vertical lift. Want to support the show, get early episode access, and bonus content? Check out the Patreon page for more information. Exclusive Low Level Hell Merch available here! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:18:55

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Episode 31; Ward "Mooch" Carroll

10/7/2022
Ward Carroll spent 20 years as an F-14 Radar Intercept Officer and saw the transformation of the Tomcat as an air superiority fighter to a long range strike aircraft as the world around it changed from preparing for WW3 to counter insurgency operations around the globe. He currently hosts a youtube channel where he discusses the history of Naval Aviation as well as examines current events in the world of flying and combat. Check out his channel here. Want to support the Podcast? Follow the link to Patreon. Official Merch Here! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:11:47

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Episode 30; The Longest Month

8/31/2022
Dan McClinton saw a need to tell the story of his unit and the men and women who served in some of the harshest conditions imaginable against and intractable and crafty foe. The result is a master class in story telling and displaying the complexity of using a multimillion dollar aircraft to fight an insurgency, where the enemy doesn't always wear a uniform. Find some of Dan's books here on Amazon. Crazyhorse: Flying the Apache Attack Helicopters with the 1st Cavalry Division 37 Months: Images From Three Combat Tours In Iraq Want to support the show, get early episode access, and bonus content? Check out the Patreon page for more information. Exclusive Low Level Hell Merch available here! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:13:05

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Episode 29: Mike McEvers

7/31/2022
Mike McEvers served as a scout pilot in the United States Army and flew the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:14:52

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Episode 28: Alan Mack, US Army

6/3/2022
Alan Mack served as a Night Stalker in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, US Army, and has numerous deployments around the world supporting conventional and special operations forces in combat, including Operation Anaconda during the opening phase of the Global War on Terror. Want to support the show, get early episode access, and bonus content? Check out the Patreon page for more information. Exclusive Low Level Hell Merch available here! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-low-level-hell-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:35:08