Episodes

Nov 4

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" Leekey Editor Lorenzo Bencini Produced by F-14 Calverton ATG 2025

Sep 13

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 Bencini Produced by F-14 Calverton ATG

Aug 6

AIRFEST '25 Promo for the 20th Anniversary of the F-14 Demo Team We 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 f14calverton@gmail.com Producer Lorenzo Bencini Produced by F-14 Calverton ATG

Jun 19

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 & SYPHIN Produced & Edited by Lorenzo Bencini

Apr 24

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 ATG Producer Lrenzo Bencini

Apr 9

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 ATG Ececutive Producer Lorenzo Bencini

Feb 19

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

Dec 24, 2024

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 ATG Producer: Lorenzo Bencini Email: f14calverton@gmail.com

Oct 20, 2024

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

Sep 11, 2024

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

May 17, 2024

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.

Apr 9, 2024

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 ATG Edited by Paramoto 910 Check 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.

Mar 20, 2024

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

Dec 24, 2023

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

Dec 21, 2023

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.

Dec 6, 2023

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.

Sep 9, 2023

Tomcat University: VF-84 Jolly Roger Pilot Steve "MONGO" Lloyd, joins us along with legendary VF-32 Swordsmen Maintainer Kory Mehrer. Host: VF-154 Black Knights Joe "SMOKIN'" Ruzicka, VF-102 Diamondback Pat "SMOKHOUSE" Casey & USS America CV-66 CAT 3 Rob Todd.

Aug 7, 2023

We go inside Grumman Aerospace to take a look at building the Grumman F-14 Tomcat. this will be a new mini series which is about aerospace engineering in its "Golden Age. We kick it off with your Host Ray Borrelli Sr 3 Generation Grumman Family besides holding the title of VF-11 World Famous PC along with Doug Bernal 2 Generations og Grumman Aerospace. Co-Hosting with Ray is none other than Lt Cdr Eric Mcmullen callsign "SYPHIN" VF-31 Tomcatters in the F-14D Super Tomcat to the end in 2006.

Aug 3, 2023

AIRFEST '23 September 1-4 at NAS Wildwood New Jersey. We discuss cleaning the hangar and also plans for AIRFEST and what you will experience if your lucky enough to attend! The Grumman F-14B Jolly Rogers Tomcat brought to life like only F-14 Calverton ATG can do. We proudly will have it out on the flight line along with an historic Tomcat Memorabilia Museum Tent. See you there Baby!

Jul 8, 2023

BC flew the F-14A Tomcat for one of the most legendary Tomcat Squadrons. NAVY 2 Libya O.. The Black Aces are the first Tomcat squadron to make claim to an A/A victory in the Big Fighter! . Produced by Aaron Ballew & Lorenzo Bencini . Find us at: Instagram, Facebook, Discord. . Check out our merc at WWW.GoldleaderATX.com

Apr 8, 2023

We welcome Blain Miesterhands ATC CVN-73 and VF-11 World Famous Red Ripper PC Ray Borrelli Sr who also is a 3 Generation Grumman family member. Ray worked at Plant 6 Final Assembly for the F-14 Tomcat.. Also SUEDE from Fighter Squadron 32. who offers ome amazing insights on the LANTIRN GE Powered Grumman F-14 Tomcat. SUEDE also served with The Salty Dogs VX-23 at NAS Pax.. This Show was long at some 3 hours long so we cut it into two parts. . #grumman #tomcat #f14 #navalaviation #podcast #longisland #history #fighterjet #usnavy . Find us on Instagram at our HQ @f_14_tomcat_ Find us on DISCORD @f14tomcat Find us on Facebook @The Official F-14 Tomcat Radio Show Podcast Check out our Merchandise at WWW.Goldleaderatx.com . We have another F-14 Tomcat Fleet Show called Tomcat University as well as our Community Show, The Producers Cut by F-14 Calverton ATG. Produced by F-14 Calverton ATG "Straight Outta Calverton" . Producer Aaron Ballew Producer Lorenzo Bencini Email us at f14calverton@gmail.com Please Like Share and Subscribe! Leave a comment!

Mar 14, 2023

Part 1: "SUEDE" VF-32 GE Powered, LANTIRN Equipped F-14B Tomcat RIO shares some amazing stories. LEEKSTER had to work so SMOKHOUSE from VF-102 Diamondbacks Co-Hosted with SYPHIN. Also, our new Grumman Rep Ray Borreli Sr was a guest along with Blain Miesterhans who was USN ATC on the GW CVN-73 amongst many other towers he worked out of while serving.

Nov 17, 2022

Episode 13: David "GHENGIS" Kahn, F-14 Tomcat A/B RIO VF-74 Bedevilers, VF-102 Diamodbacks . Like, Share, Subscribe! . Drop a comment below! . Find us on Instagam, DISCORD, Apple Podcast, Spreaker Podcast, FaceBook or even simply just google F-14 Tomcat Radio Show! ANYTIME BABY! STRAIGHT OUTTA CALVERTON WHERE ALL 712 F-14 TOMCATS WERE BUILT! Grumman Calverton Naval Industrial Weapons Plant, Calverton NY! . PILOT Host: Gerald LEEKSTER Leekey VF-102 Diamondbacks RIO Host: Eric SYPHIN McMullen VF-31 Tomcatterrs

Apr 3, 2022

Episode 12: The "LSO" show, CDR Brian "RJ" Roberts VF-211 CHECKMATES, LSO CAG PADDLES.. LCDR John "CHIMPO" Oneill.

Dec 19, 2021

Episode 11, CDR David SLEDGE Rickter VF-114 Aardvarks, VF-111 Sundowners, Tomcat Tales Guest which is available on DVD. Also joining us is LCDR John CHIMPO O'niell, Current serving E-2 Hawkeye Pilot & Former CAG 5 PADDLES. We connect CHIMPO's career to Grumman E-2 Line Employee Wayne Anstey as CHIMPO's Flight flew Wayne Ansteys flag in the very product he spent a career tweaking to perfection after he passed. The Grumman/Anstey Family goes back 2 Generations on the E-2 Line. Represented by their Grandson (Wayne Anstey's Son) is John Anstey who also served as an F-16 Crew Chief. Like, Share, Subscribe! Find us on Instagam, Apple Podcast, Spreaker Podcast, FaceBook or even simply just google F-14 Tomcat Radio Show! ANYTIME BABY! STRAIGHT OUTTA CALVERTON WHERE ALL 712 F-14 TOMCATS WERE BUILT! Grumman Calverton Naval Weapons Plant, Calverton NY! Pilot Host Gerald LEEKSTER Leekey VF-102 Diamondbacks RIO Host Eric SYPHIN McMullen VF-31 Tomcatterrs

Sep 14, 2021

Captain Terry BUBBLES Dailey takes us thru the transition of the F-4 Phantom to the F-14 Tomcat as he flew the Phantom for VF-33 Starfiighters and the F-14 Tomcat for the World Famous Red Rippers. Also joining us is Lt Roberto BURT Freles TF30 Engine Specialist AIMD Engine shop aboard CVN-69

Aug 15, 2021

Episode 9: CAP MAUI Civil Air Patrol CO Captain Pat Mulligan along with XO Stephanie Burkett joined us to shae Americas best kept secret, Civil Air Patrol. The stories are amazing just like the Mission! Like, Share, Subscribe!

Jul 19, 2021

Episode 8 CDR John Robusto "ROBO", LT kieth Schomig "VIRUS, VIP Thane Burkett, Josh Jones F-14 Tomcat ATG DISCORD. ROBO is a RIO who went on to be a Pilot in the Tomcat while in VF-102, The Diamondbacks. VIRUS is a RIO for VF-211 Checkmates!

May 31, 2021

Episode 7 BELOW DECKS is raw and unedited clips from Episode 7. with GRAPPER, SMOKEHOUSE and BM2 Rob Todd

Apr 27, 2021

Episode 7 VF-102 Diamondbacks: LT CDR Kieth Casey II "SMOKEHOUSE",VF-102 Diamondbacks: LT CDR Jeff Grapp "Grapper", BM2 Rob Todd CAT 3 USS America CVA-66.

Feb 19, 2021

Episode 6: "WEAPONS A/A" The F-14 Tomcat carries a large Arsenal, so we thought we would discuss A/A. We bring on a AO From VF-11 The World Famous Red Rippers. Ordie Jon Weaver, who is a GE M61 20MM Cannon Specialist. RIO, Eric 'TUNA" Martins joins us as well, TUNA served in VF102,VX-4,VX-9 and also served as the XO of NAS FALLON. In his career TUNA flew all 3 models of the Tomcat, F-14A, F-14B and the F-14D Super Tomcat! Like, Share, Subscribe! find us on Instagam, Apple Podcast, Spreaker Podcast, FaceBook or even simply just google F-14 Tomcat Radio Show! JOIN THE MOVEMENT! ANYTIME BABY! STRAIGHT OUTTA CALVERTON WHERE ALL 712 F-14 TOMCATS WERE BUILT! Grumman Calverton Naval Weapons Plant, Calverton NY!

Feb 2, 2021

This is the OC Club Style show based on Ep5 from the Main Show, Episode 5 is The Grumman Strike Package! we send to war the entire Grumman Bethpage and Grumman Calverton Assembly Lines, all designed and built together to support each other. We Brought a Seasoned Aircrew Reprsentative aboard from each Airframe to discuss their part in the Strike Package................... E-2 Hawkeye.. Biff A-6 Intruder...Roller EA-6B Prowler...Ice F-14 Tomcat Host Leekster & Syphin COMMENT BELOW! PRESS THAT LIKE BUTTON LIKE IT WAS THE AIM-54 LAUNCH BUTTON! SHARE! LET A FRIEND KNOW! find us on Instagam, Apple Podcast, Spreaker Podcast, FaceBook or even simply just google F-14 Tomcat Radio Show! JOIN THE MOVEMENT!

Jan 14, 2021

The Grumman Strike Package! We send to war the Grumman Bethpage and Grumman Calverton Assembly Lines, all designed and built together to support each other. We Brought a "Seasoned Aircrew Representative" aboard from each Airframe to discuss their part in the Strike Package................... COMMENT BELOW! PRESS THAT LIKE BUTTON LIKE IT WAS THE AIM-54 LAUNCH BUTTON! SHARE! LET A FRIEND KNOW! Find us on Instagram, Apple Podcast, Spreaker Podcast, Facebook or even simply just google F-14 Tomcat Radio Show! Subscribe: JOIN THE MOVEMENT!

Dec 21, 2020

Below Decks is a New Series on the F-14 Tomcat Radio Show/Podcast which is different than the regularly produced main show. A little more realism hence forth "Below Decks". Episode 1 Dave "BIO" Baranek takes us through the filming of the Movie TOPGUN as he was a TOPGUN Instructor during the Filming! intro is about 8:30 before show begins.

Dec 13, 2020

Episode4 of The F-14 Tomcat Radio Show/Podcast "Straight Outta Calverton"! Episode 4 features Dave "BIO" Baranek who served in the Renagades of VF-24, from there he went to TOPGUN where he was invited back as an Instructor! next he would serve in the Bounty Hunters of VF-2 before next Commanding the Checkmates of Fighter Squadron 211. Bio's career is unique to say the least. we hope you enjoy and comment below!

Nov 26, 2020

We put together some bonus content on OEF and the first night of the war from Episode 3, which originally aired on November 14,2020. F-14D RIO/WSO Mike "Tung" Peterson was one amazing guest! Anytime Baby!

Nov 14, 2020

Episode 3, Scott "Bananna" Banasiewicz Plane Captain shares his experiences with the Bones. Mike Aircrew Interview stops by to share some great stories as a host of a great aviation show he runs out of England. Our feature aircrew this month is Mike "Tung" Peterson who takes to War in the backseat of a Grumman F-14D Super Tomcat. We finish each show with discussing flying a Tomcat again... as an Airshow Warbird! IT'S TIME BABY! Music: Harold Faltermeyer- TopGun Anthem, Everest- Blackout

Oct 11, 2020

F-14 Tomcat Radio Show Episode 2: We open the show with Famous Photographer Rick Llinarres who spent a lot of time with VF-103 Jolly Rogers as well as his father was a Grumman Executive. also we welcome back Ken our Cohost/Maintainer from Vf-14 Tophatters as well as VF-31 Tomcatters. also we discuss the F-22 Raptor Vs The F-14D Super Tomcat in somee very RARE engagements towards the end of program. The culminates to an incredible interview with Gerald "Leekster" Leekey, a VF-102 Diamondback Pilot who flew the F-14A and F-14B as well! at the end of show we discuss.. Flying a F-14 Tomcat again in 2020 as an Airshow Warbird. Lets discuss how something like this can happen.. If it could!

Sep 11, 2020

Episode 1, Co-Host VF-143 World Famous Pukin Dogs Maintainer Brian shares his times with the Dogs, Ed Caco licensed Navy Artist stops by as well, also our Co-Host SYPHIN from The Tomcatters of VF-31 who talks about the Big Cats Last Cruise!