Listen "Thunderbirds I How The Air Force Elites Fly at 500mph Inches Apart | Col Nathan Malafa | TALK4 150"
Episode Synopsis
Episode 150 of the Talk4 Podcast features Colonel Nathan "Sheik" Malafa, Thunderbird #1 and the Commander of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. With over 3,500 fighter hours and nearly 850 in combat, Col Malafa brings unmatched experience, vision, and leadership.In this extraordinary conversation, Col Malafa shares how an F-15 demo changed his life, how he rose through the ranks to fly the F-15E and F-35, and what it takes to lead the Thunderbirds through one of the most demanding flying missions in the world. Louis and Col Malafa explore lessons from combat, leadership in elite teams, the secret behind ultra-close formation flying, and how the Thunderbirds inspire the next generation of Airmen.🎧 Don’t miss this epic milestone episode packed with real stories, hard-won lessons, and elite-level motivation.
More episodes of the podcast The TALK4 Podcast with Louis Skupien
He Built Rocket Boosters. Now He’s Hacking Human Energy | Mark Lee Fox - Resona Health | EP 166
12/10/2025
The “Atoms of Thought”: How Real AI Will Actually Work | Bryant Cruse | New Sapience | TALK4 EP 165
10/09/2025
Agile Combat Employment: The USAF's New Playbook | F-15E Pilot Joseph "Paveway" Bledsoe | EP 164
06/09/2025
How Dave Munson Turned Rugged Leather Into a 100-Year Brand | Saddleback Leather | TALK4 EP 163
29/08/2025
Why Alcohol, Vaping & Sugar Addictions Are Killing Your Potential | Dr Robb Kelly PHD | TALK4 EP 162
24/08/2025
Ex-FBI Agent Reveals What 600 Terrorists Told Him Behind Closed Doors | Brig Barker | TALK4 EP 161
15/08/2025
The Former Thunderbird Who's Now Building A Private Fighter Jet Fleet | Russ "Puck" Quinn | EP 159
24/07/2025