Best Podcast Episodes About Boeing
Everything podcasters are saying about Boeing — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Mar 27, 2026 – 9 episodes
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“… blades up there so the whole area has really developed into quite an aerospace industrial node in the supply chain. But as far as Charleston goes, Boeing has obviously a major presence there now. They are doubling the capacity to assemble 787s. They can make about 10, maybe if they push it 12 with the two parallel lines they have Now they're doubling the footprint and making a whole bunch of other ancillary paint hangers parking, which they're very short on right now with some of the supply chain issues they're having, getting airplanes not out the door necessarily, but delivered. And they're, …”
“… cluster in terms of the number of companies in and around it's really not just charleston if you go three hours up the road to greenville you've got got other aerospace company lockheed builds f-16s up there and ge makes uh high pressure turbine blades up there so the whole area has really developed into quite an aerospace industrial node in the supply chain. But as far as Charleston goes, Boeing has obviously a major presence there now. They are doubling the capacity to assemble 787s. They can make about 10, maybe if they push it 12 with the two parallel lines they have Now they're doubling the footprint and making a whole bunch of other ancillary paint hangers parking, which they're very short on right now with some of the supply chain issues they're having, getting airplanes not out the door necessarily, but delivered. And they're, as you said, doubling the footprint. And, you know, it is clearly not just an addition, you know, to their commercial airplane program like Mobile is at Airbus, but it is an entire second, basically standalone operation complete now with engineering services that are moving there to support the 7-8. From a diversification standpoint, I guess you …”
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Boeing is doubling its 787 assembly capacity in Charleston, transforming it into a major aerospace hub. This expansion not only enhances Boeing's production capabilities but also marks a significant shift from its traditional roots in the Pacific Northwest. Despite challenges, Charleston's growth is a testament to Boeing's strategic pivot in the aerospace industry.
“… What went wrong? A lot. Yeah, there was. I mean, when I came back, I said it. I didn't see a lot of discussion about those issues from NASA or Boeing while I was in space. But when I got back, every press conference we had, we had several on orbit and even getting back. I had four four goals in mind when I spoke to the media and the nation and the world. I want to honor my administration. That's our leadership of our nation, because this is a national endeavor. I wanted to honor NASA, my direct, you know, the ones that I'm a slave to. And I say that not in a bad sense, in a good sense. …”
“… that could back up all those positions. But I had that that experience is why they put me in the backup role. And eventually that evolved into, of course, the commander role for the first mission. Do a lot of different circumstances. What went wrong? What went wrong? A lot. Yeah, there was. I mean, when I came back, I said it. I didn't see a lot of discussion about those issues from NASA or Boeing while I was in space. But when I got back, every press conference we had, we had several on orbit and even getting back. I had four four goals in mind when I spoke to the media and the nation and the world. I want to honor my administration. That's our leadership of our nation, because this is a national endeavor. I wanted to honor NASA, my direct, you know, the ones that I'm a slave to. And I say that not in a bad sense, in a good sense. They're part of, you know, the hierarchy of who I work for. I want to honor them. I want to honor Boeing. And I had to honor my integrity. And those four things were the driving forces in every time I opened my mouth, every time I said whatever I said, honor my nation, honor NASA, honor Boeing and maintain my integrity. So when I got back, I was very …”
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The Boeing Starliner launch faced significant issues, leading to a classification mishap that equated it with tragedies like Challenger and Columbia. The controller of the spacecraft emphasizes the importance of trust in decision-making processes, recalling his personal experience of being stranded in space for over nine months with limited food supplies. His story highlights the absurdity of the situation and the resilience required to navigate such challenges.
“… Nova? Yeah. Oh, sorry, yeah, we can do that, for sure. So the second person we need to point out is podcast fan-favorite McDonnell Douglas slash Boeing at this point. Boooo! Both come by the way. Classic shirt, you are McDonnell Douglas gonna like, slide into the ocean at like 500 miles an hour. McDonnell Douglas will kill you. Mm-hmm. Um, Boeing engineers, during the hearings over the course of this investigation, said that they had not considered Acme Nutware as a likely single source of failure, and that it required multiple things going wrong in order to cause catastrophic loss, so they …”
“… off the jack screw. You don't know what pain is. And I know in the comments that there are people laughing at me in their 40s, right? So, I know it's going to happen. Your 30s are great until... The injury. The injury. Yeah. Can you put echo on that, Nova? Yeah. Oh, sorry, yeah, we can do that, for sure. So the second person we need to point out is podcast fan-favorite McDonnell Douglas slash Boeing at this point. Boooo! Both come by the way. Classic shirt, you are McDonnell Douglas gonna like, slide into the ocean at like 500 miles an hour. McDonnell Douglas will kill you. Mm-hmm. Um, Boeing engineers, during the hearings over the course of this investigation, said that they had not considered Acme Nutware as a likely single source of failure, and that it required multiple things going wrong in order to cause catastrophic loss, so they didn't need to put more failstays into the aircraft design. Worth remembering, of course, this is a design from the 1960s on top of that. Yeah, but to be clear, they're going, well, we didn't expect anyone to just not bother lubricating it for like five years. And indeed, the FAA agreed and approved the aircraft design when it was built in the 1980s, …”
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The Alaska Flight 261 crash, which killed nearly 100 people, was partly due to maintenance failures and design oversights by Boeing and McDonnell Douglas. Investigators revealed that the aircraft's design did not account for poor maintenance practices, leading to catastrophic failure. This tragic incident prompted immediate changes in airline maintenance protocols, but questions about accountability remain.
“… Yeah. We have to start making some good decisions. And that begins now. Yes. I mean, look, leadership, accountability. We had a situation with the Boeing Starliner vehicle. I had a press conference a week or so ago. We released the whole report short of some you know, proprietary redactions. I didn't blame Boeing. I blamed leadership failures and poor decision-making at NASA to make sure our culture is going in the right direction. So that started already. You go to Artemis right now. Look, we have to zoom out to some extent because there is responsibility that other parties have in this. …”
“… $100 billion, which is probably not ideal. It doesn't seem like there's accountability that there should be. I don't know if you're allowed to fire people or something or maybe help you inspire some of them and fire some of them. What do we do here? Yeah. We have to start making some good decisions. And that begins now. Yes. I mean, look, leadership, accountability. We had a situation with the Boeing Starliner vehicle. I had a press conference a week or so ago. We released the whole report short of some you know, proprietary redactions. I didn't blame Boeing. I blamed leadership failures and poor decision-making at NASA to make sure our culture is going in the right direction. So that started already. You go to Artemis right now. Look, we have to zoom out to some extent because there is responsibility that other parties have in this. There's a lot of external stakeholders that would like to tell NASA how we should do certain things, right? We are NASA. We do have some of the smartest people in the world. We did send astronauts to the moon and we brought them back safely at a time period where we knew very little about an environment. We got to have a voice in this. Right now, we are …”
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NASA's Artemis program is shifting gears to launch every 10 months instead of every three years, aiming for a moon landing by 2027. This change is crucial as delays and leadership failures have jeopardized the mission, which is not just about exploration but establishing a sustainable lunar economy. The urgency is palpable, as the stakes involve not just scientific discovery but national security and economic potential.
“… of late spring into summer of last year, the will they, won't they on E-7. And one of the more interesting things I saw on the fall AFA floor was Boeing's booth. So, if you recall, as part of the budget process, there was talk of getting a jointly operated E-2D fleet, and Boeing had a very big E-7 video in their booth showing an E-7 protecting the carrier strike group. So, it was a really interesting tactic from them. So, I'm curious to see how this will play out too. Yeah. So, another mission area that we consider generally a support mission, but that's kind of of interest in a weird way to …”
“… Yeah, makes sense. Well, it'll be fascinating to see. Obviously, another thing we can debrief on after you guys get done with being out there. So, look forward to hearing on that too. Yeah, and just on that note, I mean, it really played out most of late spring into summer of last year, the will they, won't they on E-7. And one of the more interesting things I saw on the fall AFA floor was Boeing's booth. So, if you recall, as part of the budget process, there was talk of getting a jointly operated E-2D fleet, and Boeing had a very big E-7 video in their booth showing an E-7 protecting the carrier strike group. So, it was a really interesting tactic from them. So, I'm curious to see how this will play out too. Yeah. So, another mission area that we consider generally a support mission, but that's kind of of interest in a weird way to both domains, air and space, is refueling. And it's kind of a big, big topic for both. Maybe we'll start with the less obvious one, with the space-based side. And we're not talking about satellites refueling F-22s here, obviously. So, Vivian, talk a bit about how refueling is a big topic for the Space Force right now, and maybe what you expect might …”
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The Air Force is caught in a budget battle over the future of the E-7 aircraft, crucial for their operations but facing pressure from the Pentagon to cut costs. Despite the need for the E-7, industry and congressional forces are pushing to keep the program alive amidst competing priorities, including a shift towards space-based capabilities. This delicate dance will determine the fate of the E-7 and the future of Air Force refueling strategies.
“Michael Bruno, let's talk about Boeing. You and Richard were both at PNAA, the supplier conference in Seattle, tied to Boeing. What did you see and hear? Well, besides seeing and hearing Richard wonderfully, once again, give a great keynote address, 25 years at PNAA, so we should give him a quick shout out for that. You asked about Boeing, and it was really interesting because, you know, one of the highlights of this conference, this is essentially a supplier conference in Boeing's …”
“Michael Bruno, let's talk about Boeing. You and Richard were both at PNAA, the supplier conference in Seattle, tied to Boeing. What did you see and hear? Well, besides seeing and hearing Richard wonderfully, once again, give a great keynote address, 25 years at PNAA, so we should give him a quick shout out for that. You asked about Boeing, and it was really interesting because, you know, one of the highlights of this conference, this is essentially a supplier conference in Boeing's backyard, otherwise known as a Boeing Supplier Conference. And the highlight has always been one of the Boeing executives showing up. And for the past couple of years, the same maneuver, the supply chain chief has showed up and it's been basically an act of humility for him to get up. And he would, he would plea for help. He would plea for …”
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Boeing's supply chain chief delivered an optimistic update at the PNAA conference, showcasing significant improvements in their operations. Metrics revealed a 40% reduction in rework hours and a 3% increase in defect-free materials, signaling a recovery after past challenges. While suppliers report increased orders, they still face hurdles like workforce shortages and raw material costs.
“… to me. Because if you believe the risk of poisoning, it can enter into any part of the defense enterprise. But it's just the defense enterprise. So Boeing wants to use Anthropic to build commercial jets. Have at it. Boeing wants to use it to build fighter jets. I can't have that because I don't trust what the outputs may be because they're so wedded to their own policy preferences. I guess a dovetail to that is why couldn't this have been handled quietly? Is this Anthropic who made this a public spat or was it the administration that made it a public spat or two to ten? I mean, they have a very …”
“… let's call it, based on their constitution, their culture, their people, and so on. I don't want Lockheed Martin using their model to design weapons for me. I don't want the people who are designing the things that go into the componentry to come to me. Because if you believe the risk of poisoning, it can enter into any part of the defense enterprise. But it's just the defense enterprise. So Boeing wants to use Anthropic to build commercial jets. Have at it. Boeing wants to use it to build fighter jets. I can't have that because I don't trust what the outputs may be because they're so wedded to their own policy preferences. I guess a dovetail to that is why couldn't this have been handled quietly? Is this Anthropic who made this a public spat or was it the administration that made it a public spat or two to ten? I mean, they have a very good, sophisticated press operation and like really good and painting us as doing mass surveillance where their issue was like some commercial database thing that someone else could buy. They didn't want us to buy to use it, which I'm not even sure we buy them, except to do recruiting for soldiers. And, you know, we run schools, hospitals. We do a …”
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Relying on AI tools for military applications poses significant risks, as seen with Lockheed Martin's concerns over a specific AI model's bias. The fear isn't just about inefficiency; it's about the potential for critical systems to fail at crucial moments, reminiscent of past national security failures. Companies like Anthropic may not be the right partners if they don't align with defense needs.
“But if you look at it from a strategic point of view, I would say there is a case for Boeing to go for at least a second engine supplier because they've lost so much market share against Airbus, the A320. And if they had a second engine on the next program, then their offer would be appealing to a broader part of the market because they could go to all the Pratt customers. And if it's Pratt or, you know, in Rolls' case, it doesn't really, that argument doesn't really work. But on the Pratt side, it does. So I think it's just an …”
“But if you look at it from a strategic point of view, I would say there is a case for Boeing to go for at least a second engine supplier because they've lost so much market share against Airbus, the A320. And if they had a second engine on the next program, then their offer would be appealing to a broader part of the market because they could go to all the Pratt customers. And if it's Pratt or, you know, in Rolls' case, it doesn't really, that argument doesn't really work. But on the Pratt side, it does. So I think it's just an interesting thought that, you know, maybe they go for two engines just to, you know, get better market access. Yeah yeah And I agree I agree And the choice the potential for Boeing to go for double offering two engine options is realistic quite realistic I'm just saying that I don't think going to three maybe is as practical as we'd like to think because …”
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Boeing may consider adding a second engine supplier to regain market share lost to Airbus's A320. This strategic shift could broaden their appeal, but challenges remain, especially with Rolls-Royce's financial struggles and the complexities of engine integration. The future of aircraft design hinges on these crucial decisions.
“… us in here because I don't think it was entirely off the radar, so to speak. But I agree, it was striking. It was the first AFA winter really since Boeing won the program. And the award came soon after last year. So Brian, maybe fill us in on what tidbits were there. Yeah. I mean, there were a couple photos, the same thing that we've always seen since the initial award. But other than that, Boeing had no media engagements. They're not really keen to talk much about the program. There was one brief question lobbed to the Air Force on it. And basically, the response is it's going well. We're …”
“… of surprising how, I say I must be being naive perhaps, but I was sort of really hoping that there was something else going to come out on there. Yeah, I thought it was actually pretty interesting too that there was so little. And Brian, you can fill us in here because I don't think it was entirely off the radar, so to speak. But I agree, it was striking. It was the first AFA winter really since Boeing won the program. And the award came soon after last year. So Brian, maybe fill us in on what tidbits were there. Yeah. I mean, there were a couple photos, the same thing that we've always seen since the initial award. But other than that, Boeing had no media engagements. They're not really keen to talk much about the program. There was one brief question lobbed to the Air Force on it. And basically, the response is it's going well. We're progressing on schedule for the flight in i think it was 2028 so just everything's everything's beachy on the program and that's really the only discussion we had on it but i do have some theories on the engine but i guess we're gonna have to wait another time to talk about that why well i mean it's interesting that nobody none of the there's been no …”
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The F-47 propulsion discussions reveal a surprising lack of information, raising questions about Boeing's transparency. While the Air Force assures progress, insiders speculate that the F-110 engine might be a crucial component for the upcoming aircraft. This situation highlights the need for lessons learned from past military programs to ensure smoother development processes.
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