Giggs Podcast
The Giggs Podcast, hosted by Nikki Sanz, Founder & CEO of Giggs, the professional career platform for the live event industry, dives into the world of touring and live events to share the good, the bad, the ugly, and the unbelievable moments of gigging life, along with invaluable lessons learned on the road.
We’re here to fill the gap in content about what it truly takes to work on the road. Our episodes explore every discipline within the live event industry, showcasing big wins, hard-learned lessons, and everything in between. We honor the pioneers of this industry, offering invaluable insights from the older generations who shaped modern touring.
Whether you’re an aspiring tour manager, a seasoned backline tech, or just passionate about the live event scene, this podcast is for you. Join us as we take you behind the scenes to explore the highs and lows of gigging life.
Giggs Podcast
#44: VIP at 35,000 Feet | Flying Private with TrueSkies Aviation
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Join us on a high-flying adventure as Nikki Sanz boards a VIP-configured Boeing 757 for Giggs’ first-ever in-flight episode with TrueSkies Aviation Group—the team moving A-list artists, sports teams, and high-profile clients around the world. Co-founders David Young and Christian Meiley share how they went from rock tours, EDM shows, and NASA launches to building one of the most trusted names in private aviation, and why they believe flying private is really a “time machine” for artists, crews and executives.
Along the way, you’ll hear plane-facts trivia at 30,000 feet, stories of rescue missions after hurricanes, flying dogs across the country for a homesick pop star, and why transparency, safety, and mechanical recovery (trip protection) matter way more than champagne and selfies.
The crew walks through TrueSkies’ Reserve model, Goodwin’s behind-the-scenes ops team in Columbus, and what tour managers and production teams should actually look for in a broker when the show cannot be late.
If you’ve ever wondered if chartering a jet is really worth it, how pricing and “mystery fees” work, or what it takes to keep a VIP-configured 757 and a global roster of clients on time, this episode is your boarding pass.
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Learn more about TrueSkies Aviation Group at: https://flytrueskies.com/
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