Dr. David Hamilton, retired surgeon and award-winning historian joins us to to discuss his upcoming book The Enigmatic Aviator: Charles Lindbergh Revisited (out May 21, 2025—on the 98th anniversary of Lindbergh’s legendary flight to Paris). Dr. Hamilton unveils the lesser-known side of Lindbergh—his pivotal contributions to medical science, organ p…

Vincent and Joel sit down LIVE with SC Secretary of Commerce, Harry Lightsey III, before the Leadership Columbia class of 2025 in the Palmetto Club. Hear the famous segment "Bourbon Briefs" where the senators recap the most recent events in the Capitol, legislative pay raises, further gubernatorial controversy, and more! Then listen to the Senators…

In our annual expanded edition of the show, your hosts Eric Balkman and Kentucky Fantasy Football State Championship (KFFSC) boss Ferrell Elliott give their live pick-by-pick analysis on the 2025 FFPC Genesis and Revelations drafts, the first of their kind for the 2025 season. Many of these participants will also be drafting for separate $1,000,000…

Bill Robinson recounts the harrowing story of being shot down over North Vietnam in 1965 during a rescue mission gone sideways. What followed was nearly eight years as a prisoner of war — making him the longest-held enlisted POW in American history. From in-flight helicopter refueling with 55-gallon drums to the chaos of capture, jungle survival, t…

Former U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer Jason “Quinny” Quinn shares the harrowing story behind the Distinguished Flying Cross he earned after saving five people from a burning ship in the Bering Sea. With only one helicopter and 26 people reported in the water, Quinn was deployed near the vessel Galaxy as it rolled violently in 25-foot seas. Swimmin…

Your hosts Eric Balkman and the Kentucky Fantasy Football State Championship (KFFSC)'s Ferrell Elliott converse with seven-time FFPC league champion Brad Larson. The guys discuss how to build rosters properly on 2025 FFPC Dynasty Leagues, 2025 FFPC Empire Dynasty Leagues and 2025 FFPC Dynasty Start-Up leagues. The players also make sure you know ho…

Hosts Eric Balkman and the Kentucky Fantasy Football State Championship (KFFSC)'s Ferrell Elliott talk with 2016 FFPC Main Event champion David Hubbard. The guys discuss how to build rosters properly on 2025 FFPC Dynasty Orphan Teams, 2025 FFPC Dynasty Leagues, 2025 FFPC Empire Dynasty Leagues and 2025 FFPC Dynasty Start-Up leagues The players also…

In this unforgettable episode of So There I Was, Howie Franklin—the only steward to serve five U.S. Presidents aboard Air Force One—joins us for an incredible deep dive into presidential history. With unmatched humor, insight, and warmth, Howie shares behind-the-scenes stories about Presidents Clinton, Reagan, Carter, Bush, and Ford. From rock-and-…

Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, Representative Nathan Ballentine, to talk about updates on the legislative session, his years of public service, how he got into politics, and his extraordinary flag football expertise. Hear what voters really care about, the divide between public service and voter interaction, higher education's budget, charte…

Hosts Eric Balkman and the Kentucky Fantasy Football State Championship (KFFSC)'s Ferrell Elliott talk with eight-time FFPC league champion and former $500,000 winner Chuck Root. The guys discuss how to build rosters properly on 2025 FFPC Dynasty Orphan Teams, 2025 FFPC Dynasty Leagues, 2025 FFPC Empire Dynasty Leagues and 2025 FFPC Dynasty Start-U…

In this episode, Howie Franklin, the only flight steward to serve five U.S. Presidents aboard Air Force One, joins us with jaw-dropping stories from a life lived at the center of American history. It kicks off with a story with former Marine Commandant General Krulak and quickly dives into Howie’s early days — from rubbing elbows with celebs on Fir…

Eric Balkman and the Kentucky Fantasy Football State Championship (KFFSC)'s Ferrell Elliott talk with FFPC multi-league champion Kyle Pollock. The guys analyze how to build rosters properly on 2025 FFPC Dynasty Orphan Teams, 2025 FFPC Dynasty Leagues, 2025 FFPC Empire Dynasty Leagues and 2025 FFPC Dynasty Start-Up leagues. The fellas also make sure…

In this high-speed, low-altitude ride of So There I Was, the guest—a decorated WSO in both the F-111 Aardvark and F-15E Strike Eagle—shares some of the most intense moments of his flying career. He takes us over the Nevada desert at Mach 1.3 and just 100 feet above ground level. He recalls near-misses, like narrowly avoiding an A-10 while threading…

Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, Representative Justin Bamberg, from Bamberg County, to discuss representing a small county, Justin's background and family, his practice as an attorney, becoming a civil rights lawyer, the unfortunate shift to Washington style politics at the State House, his controversial take on the income tax, and so much mo…

Your hosts Eric Balkman and the Kentucky Fantasy Football State Championship (KFFSC)'s Ferrell Elliott sit down with 2024 three-time FFPC dynasty league champ George Ristad. The guys analyze how to build rosters properly on 2025 FFPC Dynasty Orphan Teams, 2025 FFPC Dynasty Leagues, 2025 FFPC Empire Dynasty Leagues and 2025 FFPC Dynasty Start-Up lea…

In August 2017, about 100 miles west of Key West, a Yort found himself in a tense moment during what was supposed to be a routine intercept mission. After being redirected to the Phantom airspace, he learned an aircraft might have gone down—a chilling way for any aviation story to turn serious. That moment of uncertainty launched a gripping tale th…

From a kid watching F-16s in Albuquerque to flying the legendary AV-8B Harrier, Warren’s journey into Marine Corps aviation is packed with twists, challenges, and near-disasters. It all started with a recruiter’s dare and his mother’s skepticism—fueling his path from Navy ROTC to the cockpit of one of the most unique aircraft in military aviation. …

Hosts Eric Balkman and the Kentucky Fantasy Football State Championship (KFFSC)'s Ferrell Elliott analyze the full fallout from 2025 NFL free agency. The guys analyze how to build rosters properly on 2025 FFPC Dynasty Orphan Teams, 2025 FFPC Dynasty Leagues, 2025 FFPC Empire Dynasty Leagues and 2025 FFPC Dynasty Start-Up leagues. The fellas also ma…

Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, Shannon Erickson, chairman of the House Education and Public Works Committee, and discuss education in SC, early childhood care, key issues in public safety, autism care, and so much more! Hear about SC’s proposed liability changes, the state budget, the battle between the senate finance and the Treasurers offi…

Eric Balkman and the Kentucky Fantasy Football State Championship (KFFSC)'s Ferrell Elliott talk with six-time FFPC league champ Derek Cadavid. The guys analyze how to build rosters properly on 2025 FFPC Dynasty Orphan Teams, 2025 FFPC Dynasty Leagues, 2025 FFPC Empire Dynasty Leagues and 2025 FFPC Dynasty Start-Up leagues. The guys make sure you k…

🎙️Episode 150: Fast Eddie Ed Cobleigh—Fighter Pilot & Aviation Adventure Author Strap in for a high-speed, low-drag episode as we welcome “Fast Eddie” Ed Cobleigh—fighter pilot, weapons instructor, and best-selling aviation author. If you’ve ever dreamed of pulling 5 Gs, dodging bureaucracy, and outmaneuvering enemy fire, this episode puts you righ…

Your hosts Eric Balkman and the Kentucky Fantasy Football State Championship (KFFSC)'s Ferrell Elliott sit down with 12-Time FFPC dynasty league-winner Bill Rehor. The guys share their thoughts on players on 2025 FFPC Dynasty Orphan Teams, 2025 FFPC Dynasty Leagues, 2025 FFPC Empire Dynasty Leagues and 2025 FFPC Dynasty Start-Up leagues. The guys m…

This week on So There I Was, Jeff & Jay Moss join us to share their unique journeys as Army attack pilots and men of faith. From the cockpit to the home front, their paths have been shaped by battlefield decisions and life’s toughest challenges—the kind that test both the body and the soul. Jeff has faced the crucible of war. Jay has forged his own…

Hosts Eric Balkman and the Kentucky Fantasy Football State Championship (KFFSC)'s Ferrell Elliott talk with 23-time FFPC league-winner Jeff Newton. The guys share their takes on polarizing players affecting 2025 FFPC Dynasty Orphan Teams, 2025 FFPC Dynasty Leagues, 2025 FFPC Empire Dynasty Leagues and 2025 FFPC Dynasty Start-Up leagues. The guys ma…

Buckle up for a wild ride with A-10 Warthog pilots T-Dub and Quintana! From dodging bureaucracy to dodging bullets, these two bring hilarious and jaw-dropping combat stories straight from the cockpit. Hear about strafing tanks in Iraq, the legendary Kandahar Unicorn, and why British Special Forces will obliterate anyone who messes with their dog.Ex…

Vincent and Joel sit down with guest, Molly Fortune, to discuss celebrating SC's role in winning the revolutionary war! They then speak with Representative, Brandon Newton, to discuss raising teacher pay, serving on Ways and Means committee, tax reform, national political scene, Nancy Mace's new controversy, and so much more! Hear about the new "fr…

Eric Balkman and the Kentucky Fantasy Football State Championship (KFFSC)'s Ferrell Elliott sit down with 2024-25 World Famous FFPC Playoff Challenge champion Captain Insano. They'll discuss how he finished first and third in this year's competition and how he's enjoyed so much success over the years in this specific contest. The hosts also tell yo…

From ‘Worm’ to ‘Wolfy’: A wild ride through a career in Naval AviatonWhat happens when a determined young man with a dream of flying almost misses his shot—only to have fate (and a sharp-eyed Naval Officer) step in? Wolfy joins us to share his incredible journey: from nearly missing his chance to serve, to nailing the perfect interview, to never, e…

Your hosts Eric Balkman and the kentucky Fantasy Football State Championship (KFFSC)'s Ferrell Elliott welcome in three-time FFPC dynasty league champion Jeff Desing. They'll discuss how his squads are looking so far amongst the 2025 FFPC Dynasty Orphan Teams, 2025 FFPC Dynasty Leagues, 2025 FFPC Empire Dynasty Leagues and 2025 FFPC Dynasty Start-U…

JTAC Combat Stories with Black Rifle Coffee’s JTThis week, So There I Was takes a wild turn as we welcome JT—combat veteran, Air Force JTAC, and co-founder of Black Rifle Coffee Company. Not only is he a certified badass, but he also runs a fund to support veterans and first responders—because great coffee and great causes go hand in hand.Surviving…

For the Third Year in a row Vincent and Joel host the podcast from the SC Realtor's Association Annual Conference with Guest, Speaker Pro Tempore Tommy Pope, and discuss what REALLY happened to the mysterious 1.8 billion, controversial funding issues for South Carolina's education system, school vouchers, updates on Nancy Mace's and Alan Wilson's G…

Your host Eric Balkman welcomes in special guest co-host and five-time FFPC league champ Scott Thomas. They'll discuss how Thomas' teams are looking so far in the 2025 FFPC Never-Too-Early best Ball Tournament and the 2025 FFPC Never-Too-Early Superflex Best Ball Tournament. The guys make sure you know how to get an advantage in the 2025 Big Gorill…

Your hosts Eric Balkman and Kentucky Fantasy Football State Championship (KFFSC) commissioner Ferrell Elliott sit down with 2024 FFPC Never-Too-Early Superflex Best Ball Tournament $10,000 champion Brad Thomas. They'll also talk recap the 2024 FFPC Main Event results before they give you the latest on what's happening in the 2025 FFPC Never-Too-Ear…

Lucky may be the most fitting callsign ever. On September 11, 2001, she and her squadron were caught off guard—just like the rest of the nation. Thrust into an unprecedented mission, they had to adapt and overcome in real-time.In this gripping firsthand account, hear how Lucky responded to the attacks, the challenges she faced, and why she still be…

Joel sits down with guest, Chuck Todd, to discuss all things political reporting. They talk about combatting the rise of antisemitism in the US, effective reporting, aftermath of meet the press, how Chuck got started in politics, the benefits and detriments of AI in reporting, Lee Bandy, how to repair local news and communities, tribalism’s negativ…

This week on So There I Was, we sit down with Dan from the Danger Close podcast—an active-duty ATC Tower Controller with a wealth of experience keeping the skies safe.Dan takes us inside the tower, where every day is a mix of routine operations, high-pressure moments, and the occasional heart-stopping emergency. Ever wondered what really happens wh…