Episode 150 of the Talk4 Podcast features Colonel Nathan "Sheik" Malafa, Thunderbird #1 and the Commander of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. With over 3,500 fighter hours and nearly 850 in combat, Col Malafa brings unmatched experience, vision, and leadership.

In this extraordinary conversation, Col Malafa shares how an F-15 demo changed his life, how he rose through the ranks to fly the F-15E and F-35, and what it takes to lead the Thunderbirds through one of the most demanding flying missions in the world. Louis and Col Malafa explore lessons from combat, leadership in elite teams, the secret behind ultra-close formation flying, and how the Thunderbirds inspire the next generation of Airmen.

🎧 Don’t miss this epic milestone episode packed with real stories, hard-won lessons, and elite-level motivation.