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The Full Throttle Podcast with Louis Skupien
by Louis Skupien
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Episodes
An F-35 Test Pilot Explains What Separates the Top 1% | TALK4 EP 179
18 Aug 2026 · 59 min
In episode 179 of the TALK4 Podcast, Louis Skupien welcomes back Tucker “Cinco” Hamilton — experimental fighter test pilot, bestselling author, former Chief of AI Test and Operations for the U.S. Air Force, and host of the Fighter Pilot Podcast. Since his first appearance on TALK4, Cinco has…
From Homelessness to Building Global Technology Companies with Chris Carter | TALK4 EP 178
14 Jul 2026 · 1 h 00
In episode 178 of the Talk4 Podcast, Louis Skupien sits down with Chris Carter, technology entrepreneur, author, SAP expert, and leading voice in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and enterprise technology. Chris’ story begins far away from the successful companies, books, and…
Inside U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School with Colonel Maryann “Yeti” Karlen | TALK4 EP 177
7 Jul 2026 · 54 min
In episode 177 of the Talk4 Podcast, Louis Skupien sits down with Colonel Maryann “Yeti” Karlen, Commandant of the United States Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base. The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School is one of the most legendary institutions in aviation history, but as Yeti…
Inside the 416th Flight Test Squadron with Charles “Maddog” Brantigan | TALK4 Podcast EP 176
29 Jun 2026 · 52 min
In episode 176 of the Talk4 Podcast, Louis Skupien sits down with Lieutenant Colonel Charles “Maddog” Brantigan, Commander of the 416th Flight Test Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base. 🚗 Check your next car with carVertical!Use my link and code for a discount:👉…
The CEO Who Says AI Won’t Replace You — But Someone Using AI Might | Joshua Gould | TALK4 EP 175
26 May 2026 · 1 h 05
In episode 175 of the Talk4 Podcast, Louis Skupien sits down with Joshua Gould, CEO of thebigword, a global language technology company operating across more than 250 languages and over 80 countries. Joshua shares his incredible journey from leaving university after just two weeks, learning sales…
AI for Defence, Disaster Response & Infrastructure? Meet Nissim Titan | TALK4 Podcast EP 174
8 Mar 2026 · 50 min
In Episode 174 of the Talk4 Podcast , Louis Skupien sits down with Nissim Titan , CEO and Founder of 4Cast — an AI-powered Decision Intelligence company helping leaders make smarter, faster decisions in complex, high-stakes environments. 4Cast positions itself as a platform built to support better…
Future of AI in Work: Skills-Based Learning vs Traditional Degrees | Ben Tasker AI | TALK4 EP 173
18 Feb 2026 · 54 min
In Episode 173 of the Talk4 Podcast, Louis Skupien sits down with Ben Tasker , an AI education and workforce transformation leader helping organisations scale AI adoption in practical, responsible ways. Ben explains why AI is less about “tech implementation” and more about change management —…
The REAL Black Hawk Down Story: Shot Down in Mogadishu (Mike Durant) | TALK4 Podcast EP 172
12 Feb 2026 · 55 min
In Episode 172 of the TALK4 Podcast , Louis Skupien sits down with Michael “Mike” Durant — retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer, elite Black Hawk pilot, and one of the central figures in the true story behind Black Hawk Down . Mike takes us inside October 3rd, 1993 — the Battle of Mogadishu .…
What It Takes To Walk On The Moon (From An Apollo 16 Astronaut) | Brig Gen Charles Duke | TALK4 171
31 Jan 2026 · 1 h 06
In episode 171 of the Talk4 Podcast, Louis Skupien sits down with Brigadier General Charles “Charlie” Duke — Apollo 16 Moonwalker, former CAPCOM for Apollo 11, and one of the last surviving astronauts to have walked on the Moon. Charlie became the 10th person and the youngest at the time to step…
From Navy SEAL & Firefighter to Crystal Meth Addict… and Back | Dr Tony Dice | TALK4 EP 170
10 Dec 2025 · 54 min
In episode 170 of the Talk4 Podcast, Louis Skupien sits down with Dr Tony Dice — former firefighter, paramedic, U.S. Navy SEAL, addict in recovery, therapist, and author of After the Trident: A Navy SEAL’s Battle with Secrets, Addiction and Shame . Tony’s story is as extreme as it gets. From…
60 Million People Die Every Year… Miles Spencer Is Trying to Save Their Stories With AI | TALK4 169
3 Dec 2025 · 50 min
In episode 169 of the Talk4 Podcast, Louis Skupien sits down with Miles Spencer – serial entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of Reflekta AI , a “Soul Tech” company that lets you preserve and talk with AI versions of your loved ones, even after they’ve passed. Miles shares his journey from a…
Why the Attention Economy Is the New Cigarette Industry | Chris Kaspar | Sage Mobile | TALK4 EP 168
8 Nov 2025 · 1 h 08
In this powerful conversation, Chris Kaspar (Founder, Techless ) breaks down how phones and platforms were engineered for addiction — and what he’s building instead: Wisephone for adults and Sage Mobile (a full iPhone experience with layered protections) for kids and teens. We cover: The…
She Helped Create the System That’s Saved 13+ Fighter Pilots | Jessica "Sting" Peterson | TALK4 167
28 Oct 2025 · 1 h 01
In episode 167 of the Talk4 Podcast, Louis Skupien welcomes Jessica “Sting” Peterson — flight-test engineer, TPS instructor, and PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno. A former civil-service technical director and instructor at the USAF Test Pilot School, Sting…
He Built Rocket Boosters. Now He’s Hacking Human Energy | Mark Lee Fox - Resona Health | EP 166
12 Oct 2025 · 55 min
In EP 166, Louis sits down with Mark Lee Fox , former Space Shuttle solid rocket booster chief engineer and founder of Resona Health . Mark explains how his aerospace career shaped his approach to building the VIBE , a pocket PEMF device designed to deliver ultra-low-power energy protocols for…
The “Atoms of Thought”: How Real AI Will Actually Work | Bryant Cruse | New Sapience | TALK4 EP 165
10 Sept 2025 · 1 h 15
In EP165, Louis sits down with Bryant Cruse , a former U.S. Navy aviator and space-systems engineer who helped apply AI to Hubble operations before founding New Sapience — a company building deterministic, knowledge-based “artificial intellects” that can’t hallucinate and are designed to help…
Agile Combat Employment: The USAF's New Playbook | F-15E Pilot Joseph "Paveway" Bledsoe | EP 164
6 Sept 2025 · 59 min
EP 164 — Maj Joseph “Paveway” Bledsoe III | F-15E Evaluator Pilot & USAFA Fellow In this episode, Louis sits down with Maj Joseph “Paveway” Bledsoe III — an F-15E Strike Eagle evaluator pilot with 1,500+ hours (including 344 combat hours supporting Operation Inherent Resolve) and a Fellow at…
How Dave Munson Turned Rugged Leather Into a 100-Year Brand | Saddleback Leather | TALK4 EP 163
29 Aug 2025 · 50 min
In episode 163 of the Talk4 Podcast, Louis Skupien speaks with Dave Munson — founder of Saddleback Leather and author of They'll Fight Over It When You're Dead . From sketching a leather bag in Mexico to building a globally respected brand with a cult following, Dave’s journey is one of…
Why Alcohol, Vaping & Sugar Addictions Are Killing Your Potential | Dr Robb Kelly PHD | TALK4 EP 162
24 Aug 2025 · 1 h 13
In Episode 162 of the Talk4 Podcast , Louis Skupien welcomes Dr Robb Kelly — a recovered alcoholic, Oxford‑educated neuroscientist, and founder of the Robb Kelly Recovery Group. From the streets of Manchester to becoming a trailblazer in addiction recovery, Dr Kelly shares his journey of hitting…
Ex-FBI Agent Reveals What 600 Terrorists Told Him Behind Closed Doors | Brig Barker | TALK4 EP 161
15 Aug 2025 · 57 min
In this explosive episode, Louis Skupien is joined by Brig Barker — former FBI Supervisory Special Agent and Army veteran with the 82nd Airborne — who’s spent over three decades tackling violent crime, terrorism, and transnational threats across the globe. Brig dives deep into the psychology of…
This Handwriting Hack Unlocked $50M in Business Growth | Anagha Deshmukh | Talk4 EP 160
7 Aug 2025 · 34 min
In Episode 160 of the Talk4 Podcast, Louis Skupien welcomes Anagha Deshmukh, founder of The Power Scripts and a leadership transformation specialist who uses the science of handwriting to help CEOs and boards resolve friction and accelerate execution. After a 23-year career in engineering and…