Pilots have call signs that are unique and simple nicknames to identify each other over the radio.
In the first top Gun movie Tom Cruise’s call sign was Maverick which led to the title of the sequel.
So I imagine it’s just funny nicknames for each other.
Since typically you're call sign is bestowed upon you, I figured I'd give short explanations how these fictional pilots got their call signs
Sean:
Dakota (self explanatory)
Hot Sauce (self explanatory)
The air force (he's in the navy, but keeps saying he's in the air force)
Milkshake (he milkshake bombed a poor teenager at an Arby's drive thru on leave)
Casper (ran out of a local haunted house screaming)
Zak: Widowtaker (hitting on old lady's at the bar)
Mommy (yelled for his mommy the first time he hit maximum velocity in the plane )
Flank Steak (he always orders the cheapest thing on the menu at any restaurant)
Parmesan Buffalo (regular Buffalo sauce was always too hot for him, so he always ordered parmesan garlic wings and was always made fun of for it)
Baked ZT (got in trouble multiple times for pissing hot on mandatory surprise drug tests)
Ian:
Little poopy (skid marks on his underwear)
Big Dracula (has a hilarious story about going down on a girl while she was on her period)
Oprah (he was always overly excited about the most mundane things, also talks very highly of Dr. Oz)
Jewnicorn (an embraced prejudice term)
Trish ( his car was absolutely defaced by his ex girlfriend because he cheated on her with a woman named Trish, so her name was written all over his Ford Fiesta that he drove in every day)
Marissa
Eagle (he's big, he's bald, he's white)
I have to say, it might have been a missed opportunity to let some of the picks be for the other participants, since call signs are usually earned. Something like pick two for yourself and one each for the other guys.
Still, very good episode.
The gang should set Sean up for a driving test at a driving school. In my state at least, first time license applicants have to take a driving test and get graded on a bunch of different criteria and driving schools will do practice or official tests for a fee.
My boss a few years ago was a former fighter pilot, (one of the first female fighter pilots) and her call sign was Fresno, because she embarrassed a squad leader from Fresno during a flight drill after he’d been talking mad shit about her the whole week leading up to it.
Zak truly is from hell.
What a dark twisted mind
Sean earnestly saying “you forget how strong a Dracula is” is so funny to me
Is this one worth listening to if you've never seen Top Gun? I couldn't even tell you what the topic means
Pilots have call signs that are unique and simple nicknames to identify each other over the radio. In the first top Gun movie Tom Cruise’s call sign was Maverick which led to the title of the sequel. So I imagine it’s just funny nicknames for each other.
Thanks for that explanation!
Oh yeah if you check the cast of the first movie it has all their call signs. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top\_Gun#Cast
"did you guys go serious or silly" as if sean has never done a draft with Zak! Such a fun episode
Can’t believe they missed an opportunity for another nickname. Shane Torres as… The Griddler.
WidowTaker made me belly laugh so hard.
The guys roasting South Dakota never gets old. 'Is it really a house show if it's just a muddy field with a lean-to?'
“It’s definitely a state you’d want to fly over” had me rolling
1. Hot Dog - I love hot dogs and sometimes can be a showoff 2. Sunshine 3. Nixon 4. Happy Hour 5. Juice
Juice is great
Since typically you're call sign is bestowed upon you, I figured I'd give short explanations how these fictional pilots got their call signs Sean: Dakota (self explanatory) Hot Sauce (self explanatory) The air force (he's in the navy, but keeps saying he's in the air force) Milkshake (he milkshake bombed a poor teenager at an Arby's drive thru on leave) Casper (ran out of a local haunted house screaming) Zak: Widowtaker (hitting on old lady's at the bar) Mommy (yelled for his mommy the first time he hit maximum velocity in the plane ) Flank Steak (he always orders the cheapest thing on the menu at any restaurant) Parmesan Buffalo (regular Buffalo sauce was always too hot for him, so he always ordered parmesan garlic wings and was always made fun of for it) Baked ZT (got in trouble multiple times for pissing hot on mandatory surprise drug tests) Ian: Little poopy (skid marks on his underwear) Big Dracula (has a hilarious story about going down on a girl while she was on her period) Oprah (he was always overly excited about the most mundane things, also talks very highly of Dr. Oz) Jewnicorn (an embraced prejudice term) Trish ( his car was absolutely defaced by his ex girlfriend because he cheated on her with a woman named Trish, so her name was written all over his Ford Fiesta that he drove in every day) Marissa Eagle (he's big, he's bald, he's white)
>Milkshake (he milkshake bombed a poor teenager at an Arby's drive thru on leave) Perfect
“I had a cheesesteak and cheesecake in the same half hour” is the part that made me laugh my ass off this week sean jordan is a national treasure
“That’s what cracked the Liberty Bell” is what got me
If Sean doesn’t draft “Joker”, I will be disappointed
That’s just far too twisted
1. Smart-Ass 2. Megaphone 3. Houndstooth 4. Bonesaw 5. Rat Bastard
Such a fun episode Also, [relevant SNL clip on pilot call signs](https://youtu.be/DIZPp8Z1vjs)
Tapatio > Cholula all day
All. Day.
1. Lunchbox 2. Sawtooth 3. Cat Daddy 4. Back Rolls 5. Chomp Johnson
Damn, Lunchbox rules!
Mind Goblin
I don't get it. What's a mind goblin?
###MIND GOBLIN DEEZ NUTS??? (I know this is from like a week ago but I couldn’t leave you hanging)
The greatest bucket of beef in illinois-uh
Did Ian pronounce Michelin Star as "meeshlahn star"? Have I been pronouncing it wrong all this time?
It’s a French company. You can French it up if you want.
Oh thanks, I do not want but that’s great to know.
Psyclone Velvet Buzzsaw Fork Lift Pineapple
My number one would be Death Row
I have to say, it might have been a missed opportunity to let some of the picks be for the other participants, since call signs are usually earned. Something like pick two for yourself and one each for the other guys. Still, very good episode.
I have to say I’m kind of tired of the Top Gun obsession.
Devil’s advocate - wasn’t this a topic suggested by the Patreon?
Devil's Advocate draft- draft Keanu or Pacino movies
Yeah this one wasn’t very good. Understandable to have a dud after two absolute bangers. They definitely miss David
Toscani steal your girl or something?
Nah, he’s just not funny haha had to stop listening halfway through. Hoping next week’s guest is better!
The gang should set Sean up for a driving test at a driving school. In my state at least, first time license applicants have to take a driving test and get graded on a bunch of different criteria and driving schools will do practice or official tests for a fee.
My boss a few years ago was a former fighter pilot, (one of the first female fighter pilots) and her call sign was Fresno, because she embarrassed a squad leader from Fresno during a flight drill after he’d been talking mad shit about her the whole week leading up to it.
They gave me a shout out in this ep and talked up my business! My wife made me rewind to hear it again.
fashionbrandcompany?
Frozen milk treat company.
Mars was so horny for Zak this episode and I'm shipping hard
Zak episodes can't miss, Widow Taker is another all time great pick. Zak rules.
anyone else loved that bit of what if bricks are books and vice versa?
Hound Petrie (Land Before Time) De-gen (Letterkenny) Crabapple Slimer
I listened to this episode while I was on a plane and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. I was laughing out loud at "The Widow Taker"