Dec 16, 2022
If the voice of the guest joining me today sounds familiar, it’s because since 1979 Rob Reider has been the most sought-after air show announcer in the US. and is the recipient of the International Council of AirShows “Sword of Excellence” - the highest award an air show professional can receive.
As a pilot, Rob has applied his knowledge of flying as the host of the podcast “I Learned About Flying From That”, which is the audio version of the most widely-read column in the 97-year history of ‘Flying’ magazine.
The podcast currently has well over 250,000 downloads since it debuted in December of 2020. Rob has also been the voice for Sporty’s Pilot Shop “Learn to Fly” eLearning video series since 1987, the most widely used pilot training program on the planet.
Drawing from both his actingchops, which began in high school and continued in musical theater roles at the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music, Rob brings his announcing skills to the world of audiobooks and specializes in thrillers and non-fiction genres. His extensive knowledge of aviation and the military has attracted the attention of authors who need his experience and expertise to bring their words to life.
Rob is also the owner and founder of Fifth Force Productions and has enjoyed a 13-year television career in the midwest and has 5 Regional Emmys to show for it. Add to that, he’s an accomplished guitarist and we have a very intriguing man to chat with. Rob Reider, welcome to 19 stories.
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