The Spotters Podcast

By Oscar Socarras

Where aviation takes flight through stories, lenses, and lived experience. Join a dynamic community of aviation enthusiasts, photographers, cinematographers, and industry professionals as they come to... more

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The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.

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October 08, 2025 Episode 031 with Brandon Connelly
Oscar Socarras talks with Brandon Connelly about his love and skills behind the camera capturing supercars and tuners, achieving his goal on getting on magazine covers and transitioning to Aviation with epic Air to Air photography.

Episode cover photo by Brandon Connelly.

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1h 2min
September 19, 2025 Episode 030 with Owen Hewitt
Oscar Socarras talks to Owen Hewitt about his love for the C-17, sharing technical details and drawing aircraft. Take a listen to more than just photos on this episode!

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56min
September 03, 2025 Episode 029 with Jacob Warye
Oscar Socarras talks to Jacob Warye about his journey from a childhood fascination with aviation to becoming a weapon engineer in the Air Force. He discusses his passion for photography, particularly in capturing military jets, and how he transitioned from film to digital photography. Jacob also talks about his unique project of creating tail patches that celebrate the history and legacy of various military units.

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1h
August 20, 2025 Episode 028 with Heather Fields
Oscar talks the Heather Fields; a photographer in love with wildlife & fast flying aircraft. Tonight we talk Blue Angels over Pensacola & Traveling all the way England, climbing mountains to capture jets at eye level, Tune in for more exciting stories from Heather Fields.
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49min
August 06, 2025 Episode 027 with Cooper Thorne
Oscar talks to Cooper Thorne; a USAF Maintainer on A-10 Warthogs who shares his insights and experiences capturing all things Warthog from the range to airshows and everything in between!

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57min
July 16, 2025 Episode 026 with Marcus "Crispy" Pinnock
Oscar talks to Marcus Pinnock; a student pilot, raised by Navy parents, now capturing the skies on film — this week's guest shares how a childhood steeped in military life led to a passion for capturing aviation photography and showcasing fighter jets with film.
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44min
July 02, 2025 Episode 025 with Eric "KP" Kilpatrick
Oscar Socarras talks to Eric Kilpatrick about his time as an F/A-18 Hornet Maintainer with VMFA-112 Cowboys who also bridges Marine Air Wings through Comm Strategy & Ops.
Additional Thanks to Eric Kilpatrick for the awesome cover photo for the Podcast!

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53min
June 18, 2025 Episode 024 with Tim Miranda
Oscar Socarras talks to Tim Miranda about his time photographing penguins in Antartica, on safari at Disney Animal Kingdom Park, traveling, future aviation plans and being a social media manager.

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49min
June 04, 2025 Episode 023 with Gherardo Fontana
In this episode of the Spotters podcast, host Oscar Socarras interviews Gheraldo Fontana, a 767 captain and worldwide spotter. They discuss Fontana's experiences in aviation, including his journey from flying small aircraft to becoming a cargo pilot. The conversation delves into the nuances of aircraft spotting, particularly in different countries, and the challenges faced by spotters in various regions. Fontana shares insights on the aviation community, the importance of local knowledge, and the etiquette of spotting in foreign countries. The episode also touches on the joys of air shows and the camaraderie within the aviation community.

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51min
May 21, 2025 Episode 022 with Preston Monoc
Oscar Socarras talks to Preston about his experience as a full time cinematographer, constantly visualizing scenes as potential shots, framing moments before they happen. We also discuss our top 5 favorite aircraft.
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1h 13min

FAQs about The Spotters Podcast:

How many episodes does The Spotters Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.