Fly Cool Shit - A Podcast About Flying Cool Shit

Mark Pollard

<p>An aviation podcast where I talk about flying cool planes, and talk to cool pilots who fly cool planes. I will talk about aerobatics, warbirds, experimental aircraft and more! Sometimes I will just ramble by myself and sometimes we will have guests!</p>

  • 1 hour 28 minutes
    Episode 209: Michael Goulian

    Welcome back! This week, we have one of our most beloved guests ever, the fantastically haired human, Michael Goulian. Mike is just getting started for the 2026 season and is down in Louisiana conditioning. We talk about all kinds of fun airshow stuff, Red Bull Air Race, Aura Integral R, the Aviat Husky, and so much more! We, of course, ended the show talking about Rob and how we are all still thinking of him.

    Thank you to LIFT Aviation. Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items.

    20 March 2026, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 28 minutes
    Episode 208: Don Hartmann

    Welcome back! This week we have on an aerobatic veteran, Don Hartman. Don is an Advanced Team member, flying the Extra 300S. We talk about how he received the nickname “Oil Can Don” as well as how he got his start in the aerobatic world. We talk about the team, mentoring, coaching, world competition, and so much more. We hope you enjoy this one!

    Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items.

    27 February 2026, 3:02 pm
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Episode 207: Track Suits and Vodka

    elcome back! This week, we talk about a bunch of random stuff. We get into team coaching, Russian airplanes and engines, winter flying, and much more. Enjoy!

    Thank you, LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items.

    13 February 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    Episode 206: GBMX-S?

    Welcome back! Happy 2026! This week, we talk about Gamebird and how they need a single-seat, experimental offering to compete with the likes of Extra. Our fears of MX suffering with the loss of Rob Holland brought us to the idea of Gamebird buying MX and producing it. We talk about the 2026 season, as well as WAC coming up. Hope you enjoy it!

    Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and enter the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items

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    23 January 2026, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 19 minutes
    Episode 205: Luke Penner

    Welcome back! This week, we have Canadian royalty and Unlimited Team member, Luke Penner, back on the podcast. It has been a minute, so we spent some time catching up with him since buying the SC. We talk a lot about injuries and conditioning, and some things that Luke has been dealing with. We talk about training for 2026 and his goals and expectations, as well as the Canadian National Team. This was a really fun one, we hope you enjoy it!

    Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head over to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items.

    2 January 2026, 7:45 pm
  • 1 hour 28 minutes
    Episode 204: Happy Christmas!

    Welcome back! Merry Christmas, and happy holidays from the FCS family! This week, we talk about broken airplanes, airplanes that are fixed, and the sales market of some airplanes. We also get into nutrition, fitness, and for us old people, water and sleep lol! We hope you enjoy!

    26 December 2025, 10:03 pm
  • 1 hour 24 minutes
    Episode 203: Paul Bennet

    Welcome back! This has been a long time coming. We finally have the Aussie legend, Paul Bennet of Paul Bennet Airshows, on the podcast. Paul is in the States for ICAS, which means he plans on bringing more acts to the U.S. in 2026. We talk about his unique airshow empire and all the different aircraft and acts he oversees. This is also a very biplane-heavy podcast, so listener discretion is advised ;)

    12 December 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    Episode 202: Gobble Gobble

    Happy Thanksgiving from FCS! This week, we talk about airplane prices, the state of the market, and how backlogged good A&Ps are. We get into random other stuff, too. Enjoy!

    Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items!

    28 November 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 59 minutes 7 seconds
    Episode 201: RIP Warren Cilliers

    Welcome back. This week, we dedicate this episode to Warren Cilliers, who tragically passed away in an Extra 330SC while practicing at Keystone airport. Our hearts go out to his wife, his son, and his friends and family. This tragedy really highlights how bad this year has been for the aerobatic and aviation community. We talk about the future of aerobatics and airshows, and what 2026 might look like with all the changes this year.

    Thank you to LIFT Aviation for supporting the podcast. Head over to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items!

    14 November 2025, 1:30 pm
  • 1 hour 16 minutes
    Episode 200: Top Three

    Welcome back! Happy 200th episode, everyone! This week, we talk about broken airplanes and 3D printers. We also get into some really fun top three lists, including top 3 best-looking aircraft, top 3 Eastern Bloc aircraft, top 3 legends we wish we could have seen fly, and much more! We hope you enjoy this one.

    Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FlYCOOLSHIT at checkout for 25% off most items.

    31 October 2025, 1:00 pm
  • 1 hour 58 seconds
    Episode 199: Butt Taps

    Welcome back! This week, we talk about aircraft support when it comes to ownership. We talk post-Nationals and how the real work begins for WAC right now. This was a fun episode. We hope you enjoy it!

    Thank you to LIFT Aviation! Head over to www.liftaviationusa.com and use the promo code FLYCOOLSHIT for 25% off most items!

    24 October 2025, 1:00 pm
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