Episode
How a USAF Combat Pilot Built GTG Energy After Flying the F-22 Raptor
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- Vegas Circle
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- Jun 19, 2026
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- 2873
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Summary
Send us Fan Mail Nicotine can feel like a cheat code for focus, but the bill shows up later in stress, cravings, and a rising baseline you can’t outrun. We sit down with Josh Gunderson, a US Air Force combat pilot who has flown F-15s and F-22s, to talk about what “performance” really costs when your go-to tool is a chemical that spikes cortisol. From 12-hour single-seat missions to long hours studying tactics, Josh explains why nicotine became normal in high intensity communities and why beco...