What does it take to spend more than four decades chasing the wind?

On this episode of This One’s About…, we welcome Craig Elliott, author of The Balloonatics. After accepting a friend’s invitation to join a hot air balloon crew shortly after high school, Elliott discovered a passion that would shape the next forty-two years of his life. From exhilarating first flights to close calls in the sky, he shares the adventures, mishaps, and unforgettable characters that defined his career as a hot air balloon pilot.

Filled with humor, heart, and remarkable stories from above the clouds, The Balloonatics offers a fascinating glimpse into the unique world of hot air ballooning and the people who dedicate their lives to it.