When the Air Force Let a Teen Steal a Jet (Sorta) Jan 29 25

Buckle your harness and cue the ‘80s rock anthems—the Late Crew is firing up the VHS player to relive Iron Eagle (1986), the movie that dared to ask: “What if a teenager stole a fighter jet and the Air Force just… rolled with it?” It’s a full-throttle breakdown of this Cold War fever dream, complete with impossibly clean flight suits, cassette-tape mission planning, and enough plot holes to fit a C-130 through.

We roast the uniforms, salute the F-16 dogfights, and ask the real questions—like how did this Top Gun knockoff become low-key holy scripture for a generation of future Space Force recruits? Whether you’re a diehard fan of ‘80s military flicks or just in it for the unauthorized international incidents, this episode has all the laugh-out-loud breakdowns and salty insights you’d expect from a crew of veteran misfits. Welcome to your new favorite space force podcast that has nothing to do with space—but everything to do with the vibe.