HeliCASTS 2026 Media Kit
Launched in the fall of 2023, Vertical HeliCASTS is your Vertical podcast network.
HeliCASTS is the home for five popular rotary-wing focused podcasts, including: The Hangar Z Podcast, The Helicopter Podcast, The Real ResQ Podcast, The Vertical MRO Podcast, and, the newest addition, The Air Medical Podcast.
If you’re looking to elevate your brand’s visibility and engage a dedicated audience in a personal and meaningful way, Vertical HeliCASTS is your solution. By integrating HeliCASTS podcasts into your marketing strategy — alongside other powerful tools like Vertical Magazine, Vertical Online, Vertical Daily, and Vertical Valor magazine — you can create a synergistic and comprehensive campaign that resonates globally through multiple mediums.
All episodes of our Vertical HeliCASTS podcasts are crafted to cater to distinct segments within the rotorcraft industry. Tap into a rapidly expanding listenership to highlight your company, showcase your products and services, or foster lasting relationships.
The Hangar Z Podcast
Hosted by Jon Gray, The Hangar Z Podcast is the inaugural and sole podcast dedicated to celebrating and exploring the personnel and equipment integral to the realm of public safety aviation.
Launched semiweekly, episodes dive deep into the stories of individuals who hold “first responder” roles within the helicopter industry – with a special focus on the airborne law enforcement sector.
Hangar Z host Jon, a retired police helicopter pilot in Southern California, is joined on the podcast by co-host Jack Schonely, who has been working on the front lines of law enforcement in a variety of field assignments for over 36 years. Together, they bring unique perspectives and expertise to each podcast interview they record.
LISTEN TO THE HANGAR Z PODCAST ON VERTICALHELICASTS.COM
The Helicopter Podcast
Hosted by Halsey Schider, The Helicopter Podcast is produced by helicopter professionals for all types of helicopter people — pilots, maintainers, and enthusiasts. Whether you’ve been in the industry for 30 years or are someone who just loves rotorcraft, this podcast is for you.
Launched weekly, The Helicopter Podcast episodes feature guests from a wide array of sectors in the civil helicopter industry who share unique stories, answer questions, give sound advice, and talk shop.
Host Halsey has been involved in the helicopter industry for two decades, and is extremely passionate about all things rotorcraft. A former helicopter air ambulance pilot, he is now focused on growing his helicopter brokerage company. Halsey’s enthusiasm for helicopters makes him the perfect host for The Helicopter Podcast.
LISTEN TO THE HELICOPTER PODCAST ON VERTICALHELICASTS.COM
The Vertical MRO Podcast
Hosted by Val Medved, The Vertical MRO Podcast delves into the fascinating world of helicopter maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) and the intricate work that goes into keeping helicopters in the air.
Launched weekly, episodes feature MRO experts who share invaluable knowledge gained throughout their careers, as well as stories that are sure to inspire current and aspiring industry maintainers.
Host Val has been in the helicopter MRO industry for over 25 years, and he still looks to the sky when he hears rotors turning. The fit, form, and function of what keeps helicopters flying has always interested him, making him an excellent host for The Vertical MRO Podcast.
LISTEN TO THE VERTICAL MRO PODCAST ON VERTICALHELICASTS.COM
The Valor Flight Crew Podcast
Produced in partnership with ECHO (Every Coast Helicopter Operations), the Valor Flight Crew Podcast promotes the personnel and life-saving equipment behind helicopter air ambulance services.
Join hosts Mike Fadale and Blake Shrider for in-depth interviews and expert insights from air medical personnel, pilots, communication specialists, and maintenance crews who play critical roles in airborne emergency response.
Both members of the ECHO team, Mike and Blake have diverse backgrounds in public safety aviation and leadership, allowing them to bring unique perspectives and expertise to the Valor Flight Crew Podcast.
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