Let's Pause

Author: Mark & Jeff

Today's world is rushed and our lives feel as though they're in constant motion. Let's Pause is a podcast that commits to slowing down, filtering out the noise, and digging deeper on a particular topic. With the goal of being educational and entertaining, discussions will focus on recognizing the importance of the topic, how to push the pause button, learn more, and re-engage with greater understanding and appreciation. Join Mark and Jeff as they pause and dig deeper (www.letspause.org).
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From Balloons to Black Hawks - One Pilot's Journey
Episode 82
Sunday, 1 March, 2026

Ever wonder what it's like to fly a military helicopter? How about a drone in combat? On this episode of Let's Pause, we are joined by Spencer Cole, former US Army Warrant Officer and Black Hawk Pilot who currently flies the friendly skies for American Airlines. Tune in as we track his journey from young hot air balloon adventurer to the Army's premiere aviator training pipeline, the challenges of flying in Afghanistan under combat conditions, and returning to other theaters of conflict as a direct support to SOF as a drone pilot in Syria and Iraq. From there we traverse his transition out of the military and into civilian aviation....tracking tremendous adaptability fueled by optimism and a great attitude...tune in and check out the latest from Mark and Jeff! Thanks for listening to Let's Pause!To learn more, check out www.letspause.org Leave us a message at markandjeff@letspause.org!