Episodes

#155 - The New Reality of Aviation Hiring with Nik Fialka
Passive Income PilotsMay 13, 2026
155
27:2325.22 MB

#155 - The New Reality of Aviation Hiring with Nik Fialka

What happens when the aviation job market shifts faster than pilots are prepared for? Live from TPNX in Dallas, Tait Duryea sits down with Nik Fialka for a timely look at pilot hiring, airline interviews, and career strategy in a changing aviation market. From major airline hiring trends to the pres...

#154 - The Pilot’s Guide to SDIRA Tax Traps with Mark Kohler
Passive Income PilotsApril 28, 2026
154
55:4051.12 MB

#154 - The Pilot’s Guide to SDIRA Tax Traps with Mark Kohler

Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson welcome back Mark Kohler to unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in self-directed IRA investing: UBIT and UDFI. Mark explains how these taxes show up in real estate syndications, why leverage can trigger tax inside an IRA, when C corp blockers may help, and what pi...

#153 - Tax Moves Every Pilot Should Know with Nathan Sosa
Passive Income PilotsApril 14, 2026
153
49:2345.36 MB

#153 - Tax Moves Every Pilot Should Know with Nathan Sosa

How much money are you leaving on the table by waiting until tax season to start planning? Hosts Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson talk with Nathan Sosa from Hall CPA to break down the latest tax updates that matter most to pilots and high-income professionals. Get ready to hear practical insights on bonu...

#152 - Free Estate Planning and a Hidden Tax Strategy with Jenny Spradling
Passive Income PilotsApril 07, 2026
152
48:0344.13 MB

#152 - Free Estate Planning and a Hidden Tax Strategy with Jenny Spradling

Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson sit down with Jenny Spradling, co-founder of FreeWill, to explore how estate planning can be simpler, faster, and even free. Jenny explains why millions of Americans still lack basic estate documents and how that creates major complications for families. The conversation ...

#151 - Debt, AI, and the Next Market Cycle with Guy Adami
Passive Income PilotsApril 02, 2026
151
48:3644.64 MB

#151 - Debt, AI, and the Next Market Cycle with Guy Adami

What happens when record debt, rising interest rates, and AI disruption collide in the global economy? Hosts Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson welcome back market veteran Guy Adami to unpack the forces shaping today’s financial markets. From bond yields and inflation to the Buffett Indicator and AI’s impa...

#150 - From Listener to Investor with John Wahrmund
Passive Income PilotsMarch 27, 2026
150
40:4837.51 MB

#150 - From Listener to Investor with John Wahrmund

Hosts Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson sit down with First Officer at Southwest Airlines pilot John Wahrmund to unpack how one listener turned podcast advice into real results. John shares how episode 10 pushed him to buy a short-term rental in Galveston, unlock major tax savings, and rethink how his fam...

#149 - Side Hustles Every Pilot Should Consider
Passive Income PilotsMarch 11, 2026
149
34:2431.65 MB

#149 - Side Hustles Every Pilot Should Consider

Hosts Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson explore one of the most common questions among airline pilots: Should you start a side hustle? Drawing from Ryan’s early experience building income streams during layovers, the hosts share practical ideas pilots can pursue both inside and outside aviation. From cons...

#148 - Traditional Vs. Roth IRAs: What Pilots Need to Know
Passive Income PilotsMarch 05, 2026
148
45:5042.1 MB

#148 - Traditional Vs. Roth IRAs: What Pilots Need to Know

Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson break down one of the most important retirement decisions pilots face: Traditional vs. Roth IRAs. They explain how taxes impact withdrawals, why required minimum distributions matter, and how poor planning could leave your kids with a massive tax bill. The conversation al...

#147 - From Cap Rates to Cash Flow: Strategic Moves for 2026
Passive Income PilotsFebruary 17, 2026
147
35:4032.8 MB

#147 - From Cap Rates to Cash Flow: Strategic Moves for 2026

Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson sit down for a special hosts-only episode to break down where they see the biggest opportunities for 2026. From reshoring trends fueling industrial growth to the demographic wave driving senior living demand, they unpack the macro forces shaping real estate right now. The...