The Naval Aviation Ready Room Podcast with Ryan Keys

By Ryan Keys

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Episodes: 34

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Welcome to Naval Aviation Ready Room Podcast, where the stories, leadership, and innovations of naval aviation come alive. Hosted by Ryan Keys, this podcast takes you beyond the artifacts and into the human stories, pivotal decisions, and groundbreaking technology that define one of the world’s most dynamic aviation communities. Dive into the heart of naval aviation through vivid storytelling, exclusive interviews, and actionable insights. From the tales of legendary pilots and restored aircraft to the leadership strategies forged in the skies, Ready Room offers a unique blend of history, STEM, and global collaboration. Whether you're a lifelong aviation enthusiast, an educator seeking inspiration, or curious about the leadership lessons behind aviation’s most iconic moments, this podcast connects you to the rich legacy and exciting future of naval aviation. Join us in Ready Room —where every episode takes you deeper into the extraordinary world of naval aviation.

Episode Date
Halsey’s Typhoon: The Bull vs. the Barometer
Jun 18, 2026
Marine Aviation in WWII: The Real Story of VMF-221
Jun 09, 2026
The Revolt of the Admirals: Five Days that Shook the Navy
Jun 04, 2026
Trapped Under the Abyss: 37-Degree Water and Malfunctioning Gear
May 26, 2026
Racing into the Devil’s Jaw: The Honda Point Disaster of 1923
May 22, 2026
700 MPH Survival: Kegan Gill’s Record-Breaking Navy Ejection
May 12, 2026
Scramble the Seawolves: The Story of the Navy’s Most Decorated Squadron
May 07, 2026
Artemis II Recovery Mission with the USS John P. Murtha | Capt Erik Kenny
Apr 28, 2026
Call the Ball: The evolution of the supercarrier
Apr 23, 2026
The Spy in the Ready Room: How Journalists Uncover Military Secrets
Apr 14, 2026
Satan’s Kittens - How the Blue Angels Went to War
Apr 09, 2026
90 Days Absent: How I Saved My Career After Captain's Mast
Mar 31, 2026
Slow But Deadly - Flying the SBD Dauntless into Combat
Mar 26, 2026
What Navy Test Pilot School Really Teaches You — And Why It's Not What You Think
Mar 17, 2026
From the Rigging to the Reactor: How the US Navy Learned to Win
Mar 12, 2026
From Helicopters to Air Force One: A Pilot's Journey Through 16,000 Flight Hours | Major Ken Lee
Mar 03, 2026
The Death Spin That Nearly Ended Aviation History
Feb 26, 2026
When Survival Becomes a Choice: Leadership Forged in Captivity | Mike Penn
Feb 17, 2026
A Navy for Two Oceans: How Congress Helped Win Midway
Feb 12, 2026
From Fleet to Formation: Armatas on Mastery in Naval Aviation
Feb 03, 2026
Night Rescue in Korea: When One Pilot Said "I'll Go”
Jan 29, 2026
Ghosts of Baghdad: A Marine Cobra Pilot's Story of Combat Leadership
Jan 22, 2026
Shot Down Over Laos: F-8 Crusader Pilot's Vietnam War Story
Jan 08, 2026
Naval Aviation Ready Room Podcast: Stories of Courage, Leadership, and Resilience
Dec 18, 2025
Black Cat Squadron: WWII Night Raids with PBY Catalina Veteran Clyde Cash Barber
Nov 26, 2025
Leadership Under Fire: NAS Pensacola CO Shares Crisis Response, Mental Health & Forgotten Naval Heroes
Nov 13, 2025
Building Resilience for the Next Fight: POW Studies and Modern Warfare
Sep 25, 2025
Captain Charlie Plumb: From Top Gun to Hanoi Hilton - A POW's Survival Story
Sep 18, 2025
9/11's Hidden Story: How One Schedule Change Saved This Pilot's Life | Capt Steve Schreiber
Sep 11, 2025
From Naval Academy to Navy Foundation: Two Helicopter Pilots' Parallel Careers
Aug 28, 2025
Search and Rescue Leadership: Combat Veteran Turns Coast Guard Aviator
Aug 27, 2025
From 35,000 Naval Aviators to Museum Legacy: Sterling Gilliam's Mission to Preserve History
Aug 21, 2025
From Jaws to Justice: How a Middle School Student Exonerated the USS Indianapolis Captain
Aug 07, 2025
Launching soon: The Ready Room Podcast
Jul 16, 2025