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The following are highlights of your hosts favorite Episodes and can be seen by going to our website www.blogtalkradio.com/capteddie or Click on Episode to take you there.


You'll learn more about football and the Super Bowl than you have ever known. We have it all: the History, the Game, the Ads, the Money, the Jokes, the Trivia and much, much more. Fly with us to the Super Bowl on Flight 401 Monday.

Come along with the Crew of Flight 402 on a trip to Portland and Mt. Hood's Timberline Lodge. IF you ever flew a trip or pass rode to Portland and drove up to Timberline Lodge and Ski Resort, you'll want to listen-in to this presentation of such a flight. Stories and memories are shared by the crew and pass riders during this broadcast.  Meet us at the Gate for an on-time departure Monday February 11th at 7:00 pm EST.    

Musical Decades will highlight the history of Eastern Airlines. Each song selected will represent that decade in the life of this Legendary Airline. Won't you join us as we enjoy music and history, We depart the Gate at 7:00 pm.
Who's On First and Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines. We plan to entertain you during Episode 404. Music and all about who was first. Join us Monday February 25th at 7:00 pm EST when we depart the Gate.

This Episode is all in good fun and we think you will get a laugh or two or more. Come along with us on our Total Confused Airline (TCA). See you at the Gate Monday, March 5th at 7:00 pm EST.

Breaking News from various news sources re: Boeing 737MAX-8. Broadcasting today March 12th, 2019 at 3:00 PM EDT.

75 years ago many Americans were off fighting a War that threatened the world. Many were lost in this fight for freedom leaving behind loved ones and children they would never see. Our broadcast tonight pays tribute to these war babies we now call Children of the Greatest Generation.  Not only war took its toll, but the times immediately before the war had caused hard times for most families.  Join us as we review those years growing up and take part.  Flight 406 takes off at 7:00 PM Monday March 11th.  We have Breaking News with this broadcast.  See you at the Gate.

The "dirty dozen" items of maintenance may have been the cause of one or more of these tragic aircraft disasters, Please joiin the crew tonight when we bring you fatal mistakes caused by bad maintenance practices.  See you at the Gate.

How we talked over the decades. Oh how communication has changed over the years. we think this generation has a peculiar language - but travel with us back in time when we heard these words: submarine races, bread, Bogart, bippy, old lady and many more "cool" slang of yesteryear.  Join us for some fun and bring your own "neat" words to the show. We depart the Gate at 7:00 pm EDT Monday, April 1st.  You'd be a "fool" not to be with us.

Episode 409 - EAL Radio Show

Our special Guest tonight is Mr. Greg Travis, Pilot, Software Engineer and Writer. In his very informative article he talks about Boeing's problems by highlighting the space-age phrase "RENTON WE HAVE A PROBLEM. Our Hosts and listeners have the pleasure of interviewing Greg in this Episode 409.  Please join us Monday April 15th, 2019 at 7:00 pm EDT.  See you at the Gate.


Episode 410 - EAL Radio Show The Radio Show flies into Eastern Big Three plus two airports. Join us as we takeoff and land at LaGuardia, Kennedy and Newark, Atlanta, and Miami. Chances are you had the pleasure to work at one of these airports and if so, we would love to have you call into our show at 213-816-1611. Please join us Monday April 22, 2019 at 7:00 pm EDT.  See you at the Gate.

Mexico Tower: Eastern 411 You're cleared for Takeoff, The big Lockheed L-1911 started it's takeoff roll with just two of it's three engines operating. Listen in Monday, April 29th at 7:00 pm EDT when we tell the rest of the story and how the Eastern ferry crew handled the flame out of one of its two remaining engines.  See you at the Gate.


Episode 412 - EAL Radio Show

REPArtee - A quick wit. You'll find plenty of humor and wit in our program - REPArtee - the publication of the Retired Eastern Pilots Association. Join us tonight May 6th at 7:00 pm EDT when we look back at the many years of  Eastern history.as recorded on the pages of this industry leading retiree magazine.  See you at the Gate.


Episode 413 - EAL Radio Show

Join us as we take a look at air freight. What and when was the first shipment of freight via air? What city has the biggest air freight hub? Which aircraft has the most lift capability? And lots more will be the topic of tonight's program.

Episode 416 - EAL Radio Show". This is your Captain and something has gone wrong, wrong, wrong." Autopilot-less is the subject for our show Monday June 3rd, 7:00pm EDT. We hope to see you at the Gate when your pilot welcomes you with an automated recorded message

Eastern President Floyd Hall had a vision for Eastern whose theme was "Sunrise At Eastern." A mini-movie was created that beautifully outlined his plans for a new horizon for the airline. Tonight we go back to that movie and share the memories of why Eastern was the great airline it was in aviation history.  Join us down memory lane to the Sunrise at Eastern.  We depart the Gate Monday May 20th at 7:00 pm EDT.  See you at the Gate.

 

The Radio Show Memorial Day Tribute

As we do every Memorial Day, the Eastern Airlines Radio Show honors our fallen Heroes. We invite you to listen in to our special show honoring our fallen Men and Women who have given all for the freedom and protection we enjoy. Call in with your personal memory as we present the show.  Monday at 7 pm EDT we leave the Gate,  See you onboard.


Episode 416 - EAL Radio Show

"This is your Captain and something has gone wrong, wrong, wrong..." Autopilot-less is the subject for our show Monday June 3rd, 7:00 pm EDT. We hope to see you at the Gate when your pilot welcomes you with an automated recorded message.


EAL Radio Show talks about Hobbies we enjoyed over the years. Some for fun and entertainment and some for profit. We would like to hear about your favorite hobbies over the years. Flight 417 leaves the gate for Hobby Airport (Houston,... more

You'll love the Eastern History set to music in our broadcast of Episode 418. Join us for great memories over the years in music and history. We depart the Gate at 7:00 pm EDT. See you onboard. Tune in www.blogtalkradio.com/capteddie.

What games did you play as a youngster? Your parents? That's what we plan to talk about in tonight's Episode 419. Join us with your favorite game or see if your favorite is among those we list. Our flight departs Gate at 7:00 pm EDT.


A look at the authority that is responsible for safety in the aviation industry. Tonight we give a brief history of the FAA. Join us at 7:00 pm EDT Monday July 1st. See you at the Gate

Episode 421 is about the real pilot shortage as seen through a University's study and an aircraft manufacturer's findings. What happened to the old fashioned flight school back in the days of "stick and rudder/" Tune in Monday, July 8th at 7:00 P.M.
 
Last Heartbeats of an American Legacy Airline - Part I - the Final days of Eastern Airlines. We present an accounting of the final years. months and days of our beloved Eastern Airlines. Tune in for Part I - Storm Clouds Gather. See you at the gate.


Part II - Last Heart Beats of an American Legacy Airline - The Final Days of Eastern Airline. As recorded by REPA Historian Art Furchgott. Join us at 7:00 pm EDT July 22nd for this Part II in a three part series, See you at the Gate.

The Final Days of Eastern Airlines. Part III - The Last Heart Beats of an American Legacy Airline. The last Episode in the Series Join us Monday, July 29th at 7:00 pm EDT. See you at the Gate

We fly a trip with EAL Captain Arthur Godfrey (Honorary) in tonight's show. Captain Eddie Rickenbacker gave him the honorary title "Captain" with Eastern Airlines. Join us as he and Captain Dick Merrill take a trip on an Eastern.See you at the Gate.

Episode 426 - EAL Radio Show

Looking back over the years we remember famous people who have lost their lives in aircraft accidents. The Episode 426 is dedicated to my best friend, John Kornye, Jr an Eastern employee and best friend. Join us as we review some of our great programs.


Episode 427 - EAL Radio Show

So many events happening the Summer of '69 that we thought it might be a year to rewind back to. Join our Hosts as they present "The Summer of 69" We depart from the Gate Monday, August 19th at exactly 7:oo pm EDT. We hope you join us.


Episode 428 - EAL Radio Show

We pay our respects to an Eastern pilot who has flown west and the remembrance of the tragedy that took place 2 days from now on September 11, 2001. Please join us in this tribute and remembrance Monday, September 9th, 2011.


Episode 429 - EAL Radio Show

News about the new Eastern Airlines Version 3.0. We have a special guest to bring us up to date about the new owner, headquarters and area of service. We go live at 7:00 pm EDT Monday September 16th. See you at the Gate.


Episode 430 - EAL Radio Show Tonight's Episode looks at Senior Citizen Scams. Two new features are also added to the lineup tonight... Can You Believe This and New Eastern 3.0 Updates. Join us at 7:00 pm EDT.

Episode 431-2 - EAL Radio Show

"Yeah. I was SHOCKED. I literally had to have my breasts in a bra out in front of everyone around me in order to not get kicked off. The girl next to me held up her blanket cuz she felt bad." This one is told in our newly created "Can You Believe This".


Episode 432 - EAL Radio Show What went wrong on this mysterious flight into the unknown. The latest on the flight and theories as to what happened March 8th, 2014. You are invited to join us as theories are described and you may even want to add your own.

Episode 433 - EAL Radio Show

We look at how Time/Longitude was figured out that advanced sea and air navigation. Plus we have Breaking News you will certainly want to hear. Join us Monday, October 21st at 7:00 pm ET and add your conversation to the Eastern program.


Episode 434 - EAL Radio Show Take a flight with the Radio Show Gang through the Bermuda Triangle, or should we call it a freight through the Triangle as we near Halloween. Great skit and information and comments about the strange following of this mysterious part of the world. See you at the Gate.


Episode 435 - EAL Radio Show

Our Hosts describe 15 secrets from the Cockpit. Stuff pilots don't talk about outside the office. Wonder what it's like to have an office at 41,000 feet? Then you'll want to be with us as we share some secrets on the flight deck. We depart tonight at 7:00 pm EST. See you at the Gate. 


Episode 436 - EAL Radio Show

Today we honor those who have fought for our freedom. Thanks to the men and women who have given their lives for this country. We will NEVER FORGET. Tune in tonight at 7:00 pm EST. See you at the Gate


Episode 437 - EAL Radio Show The big L1011 trying to maintain flight with only one of its three engines now knows it will have to land or ditch in the Atlantic Ocean when suddenly it loses the last remaining engine. Be with the EAL Radio Show Gang when the topic is

Episode 438 - EAL Radio Show

Enjoy those memories of yesteryear when we listened and watched our favorite radio and TV programs. Share with the Radio Show Gang your best ads and commercials. Tonight we have sounds from the 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s.


Episode 439 - EAL Radio Show

Two days ago, December 7th, 1941 America was attached by the Japanese. We pay tribute to that day America lost over 2000 of its citizens in a well planed surprise attack. Some facts about this day that still lives in infamy are discussed.


Episode 440 - EAL Radio Show

Looking back at the shows we did last year, we're certain you will find lots of interesting topics you might want to catch in the Archive. Join us Monday January 6th for our first show of 2020. See you at the Gate.


Episode 441 - EAL Radio Show

Our first Music and History of 2020. Listen to Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard sing memories of a long time ago and Eastern Airlines. Join us Monday, January 13th at 7:00 pm ET. See you at the Gate.


Episode 442 - EAL Radio Show

"Eastern 442 you're cleared for takeoff" The flight begins with this clearance from the controller and ends with "Eastern 442 you're cleared to land." Our show tonight is a discussion of takeoffs and landings as explained by seasoned airline pilots.


Episode 443 - EAL Radio Show

Eastern Music and History featuring John Denver, Glen Campbell and Eastern stories and history. Join us as we have two of the most popular country-western singers ever. We'll catch you up to date with what's going on with the New Eastern Group LLC.


Join us as we listen to Eastern ads and the story behind them. From Frost to Flowers and the Great Silver Fleet to the Super Bowl. We leave the Gate at 7:00 pm ET Monday February 3rd. See you on board.


Episode 445 - EAL Radio Show

Enjoy Eastern Airlines Talk Radio and the talent of Mr. Neil Diamond. Our Guest artist for tonight's show. We invite you to an hour of entertainment Monday, February 10th at 7:00 pm ET. See you at the Gate.


You're going to be shocked to hear what the Airports of the Future will be like when you listen to Episode 446. Join us as we venture into the future and join the Jetson's. We depart the Gate at 7:00 pm ET Monday, February 17th.


Episode 447 - EAL Radio Show

Eastern Airlines Music and History. Join us on our Country Roads travel of Music and Eastern History. We play Eastern music and bring back memories of bygone days of our beloved airline.. We depart Gate-15 at 7:00 pm ET Monday, February 24th. See you onboard.


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