Talking Flight

Author: Mike Swanigan

Alaska Airlines Captain Mike Swanigan interviews the interesting people he has met during his flying career.
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Episode 70: Alaska Airlines Captain and YouTube Creator Brendan ODonnell
Episode 70
Sunday, 16 November, 2025

Akaska Airlines Captain and YouTube creator Brendan ODonnell joins us on Talking Flight to share his story of growing up in Oregon and pursuing his dream of becoming an airline pilot. His path ito aviation took several unexpected turns, but he stayed focused and never gave up. It all paid off, and today Brendan his living that dream, flying Boeing 737s for Alaska Airlines. Also, a video project that he started as a side gig to help with the family budget during the early part of his career has transformed into the popular YouTube series "The Pilot Life".