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Hosted by Captain Kevin Smith, Throttle-Up is a weekly exploration of critical thinking and complex problem solving from a real-world perspective - including politics, national security, military readiness, design, creativity and innovation, and the emergence of "cognitive systems". Captain Smith is a real-world operator formally trained in solving complex, critical problems. According to the Future of Jobs Report (World Economic Forum) real-world critical thinking and complex problem solving is now the most important set of skills that we can possess. How does one acquire such skills? There is no easy answer, but Throttle-Up can certainly help.
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Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXI: Thinking about Spaces and Spectrums. Captain Smith discusses how we should think and reason: more discretely or more abstractly? He answers the question “how do fighter pilots think and reason?” See all of Captain Smith’s books, videos, and podcasts at TheSonicWarrior.com.
Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XX: A Warrior’s Journey – Part V. Captain Smith shares his personal journey to becoming a naval aviator, sonic warrior, and squadron commander. You can find all of Captain Smith’s written, video and audio content at TheSonicWarrior.com. Check it out!
Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XIX: A Warrior’s Journey – Part IV – Thinking and Reasoning in a Great Power Competition. Captain Smith discusses how we should think and reason in a great power competitive environment; and why it is different from what we have been doing and are doing now. Be sure … Continue reading "Throttle-Up® Episode: Oct. 11, 2025"
Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XVIII: A Warrior’s Journey – Part III. Captain Smith states that his journey as a Sonic Warrior was merit based, and he explains what type of system this is for his audience. You will want to check out all of Captain Smith’s audio, video, and written content at … Continue reading "Throttle-Up® Episode: Oct. 4, 2025"
Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XVII: A Warrior’s Journey – Part II. A Sonic Warrior’s motto: Don’t get behind because you will never catch up. Captain Smith explains this concept for his audience. You will want to check out all of Captain Smith’s audio, video, and written content at TheSonicWarrior.com.
Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XVI: A Warrior’s Journey. Captain Smith describes his journey as an officer in the United States Navy, and discusses the characteristics of a warrior’s journey as they apply to the life of Charlie Kirk. You can find all of Captain Smith’s audio and video content at TheSonicWarrior.com.
A Memorial to Charlie Kirk Recorded on the Anniversary of 9/11. Captain Smith memorializes Charlie Kirk who was assassinated yesterday and discusses Charlie’s way of conversing and thinking that was so convincing to so many young people. You can find all of Captain Smith’s audio and video content at TheSonicWarrior.com.
Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XV: Who Can Hold the Air – Part 5. This week Captain Smith discusses the compelling realities of the airborne battle space when enemy engagement occurs at the high end of the conflict spectrum, that is, we are battling another great power. You are invited to take a … Continue reading "Throttle-Up® Episode: Sept. 6, 2025"
Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XIV: Tailhook 2025. Captain Smith discusses what he learned at the 69th Tailhook Convention in Reno, NV, this past weekend. Also take a look at Captain Smith’s landing page, TheSonicWarrior.com, for links to all of his content including books, Substack articles, YouTube videos, and podcasts since 2016.
Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XIII: Who Can Hold the Air – Part 4. Captain Smith continues his discussion of the group of war fighters or warriors that can out-think the enemy. These are the ones “who can hold the air”. Also check out Captain Smith’s landing page, TheSonicWarrior.com, for links to all … Continue reading "Throttle-Up® Episode: Aug. 16, 2025"
Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XII: Who Can Hold the Air – Part 3. This week Captain Smith explains 1) precision strike, 2) effective mass and 3) drone warfare as these concepts relate to “who can hold the air”. Also check out Captain Smith’s landing page, TheSonicWarrior.com, for links to all of his … Continue reading "Throttle-Up® Episode: Aug. 9, 2025"
Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XI: Who Can Hold the Air – Part 2. Captain Smith has talked about “out-thinking” and “out-maneuvering” the enemy. In this show, he explains what he means by these terms with respect to “spaces and spectrums”. Check out Captain Smith’s landing page, TheSonicWarrior.com, for all of his content … Continue reading "Throttle-Up® Episode: Aug. 2, 2025"
Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part X: Who Can Hold the Air. In this episode, Captain Smith discusses how to prepare for battle so that we are able to “hold the air.” Check out Captain Smith’s landing page, TheSonicWarrior.com, for all of his content and podcasts since 2016.
Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part IX: Innovation. Captain Smith discusses the high innovation achievements of the early supersonic era and recounts the role he played during his career in the U.S. Navy. Check out Captain Smith’s landing page, TheSonicWarrior.com, for all of his content and podcasts since 2016.
Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part VIII: Looking Into the Future. Captain Smith discusses what the U. S. Navy and the world of naval aviation need to consider as they look into the future and plan the next generation of air combat aircraft.
Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part VII: “It is not the plane but the pilot.” This week Captain Smith discusses this famous line from the Top Gun Maverick movie.
Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part VI: Who Can Hold the Air? Recently Captain Smith made a presentation at the Military Operations Research Society 93rd Symposium. In this episode, Captain Smith discusses the presentation with his listeners.
Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part V: The Commendation. In this episode, Captain Smith focuses on inspiring excellence in all we do. He discusses the commendation he received for Operational Excellence in the Pacific Theater in order to motivate others.
Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part IV: The Last Gunnery Master. Captain Smith was one of the last navy fighter pilots to fly the Fleet Air Gunnery Curriculum. This week Captain Smith shares this experience with his audience and how it is relevant even today.
Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part III. Fighter pilots operate in an arena referred to as a battle-space or more specifically an airborne battle-space. This week Captain Smith discusses what it takes to be able to operate well, and be successful in such an environment.
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26 episodes, 3 subscribers, and 17 listens. This is sad. I bet his 3 subscribers are his mother, his brother, and himself.