Buckle Up Podcast Universe with Brandon Rush & Mama Rush
Buckle Up Podcast Universe with Brandon Rush & Mama Rush
Welcome to the Buckle Up Podcast Universe with Brandon Rush & Mama Rush, where everyone has a seat at the table. Hosted by actor Brandon Rush — who has appeared in over 77 TV shows and films (and counting) — alongside his beloved co-host, his mother Carolyn, better known as Mama Rush, this is a place where real stories and real people shine.
From celebrity interviews to medical doctors, news anchors to veterans, teachers to everyday heroes — we bring together voices from all walks of life. At Buckle Up, we believe that what makes people truly unique is how much we can all relate to one another across different experiences.
Here, everyone’s welcome. Every story matters. Every journey counts. Whether you’re a household name or a hometown hero, you’re part of the family.
Buckle up — because real conversations, real heart, and real connection are what drive us. This is the Buckle Up Podcast Universe.
“From the bottom to Blue Bloods.”
This is what legacy sounds like.
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Buckle Up Podcast Universe with Brandon Rush & Mama Rush
USC to Skies: Top Gun Vibes, Pilot Lt. Colonel Chad Cunningham (MARINES) Super Stallions CH-53E
Today on the Buckle Up Podcast, we’re joined by my good friend from college, Lieutenant Colonel Chad Cunningham of the United States Marine Corps.
Chad is a helicopter pilot who flies the CH-53E Super Stallion—one of the most powerful helicopters in the U.S. military. With four overseas deployments under his belt, Chad has served in Japan, Korea, Afghanistan, and North Africa, and has also traveled extensively through Spain, Morocco, and Europe.
I hadn’t spoken to Chad in a couple of years, but when I called him about helping a family friend and my nephew explore military options to fund college, he didn’t hesitate. Within 40 minutes, he was on his way home and ready to join the podcast. That’s who Chad is—always ready to answer the call.
Chad shares how he went from college to the cockpit, what it takes to become a Marine officer and pilot, and what it meant to fly over our alma mater, the University of South Carolina—an unforgettable career moment.
We even touch on his leadership style, his travels, and how—let’s be honest—he’s basically Viper from Top Gun at this point (not his call sign, but close).
This is just the first flight with Chad. He’ll be back for more—because there’s so much more to tell.
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Demo Reel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMkCCem3X7o&t=4s
BLUE BLOODS OFFICER DENOON RECURRING 3 SEASON
https://youtu.be/QhWcwcez-1c
FBI airdate 2/4/2025
https://youtu.be/5qnt0WZqpKo?si=rLHCg-hoxdCOgmTX
https://youtu.be/xyNI1qSl-hg
Power Book II: Ghost
https://youtu.be/ibj55jnjU88?si=KmVzu5LtGLXRdT90
BETTY WHITE STRIPPER BRANDON RUSH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHx9cwJXOn0
Criminal Minds
https://youtu.be/xfyEMUS-laE?si=ZUlgvGJmJRY0D7be
BLUE BLOODS RECURRING SEASON 10 Season 11 Still
https://youtu.be/dGkABX2fwcg
Additional Reel 2021
https://youtu.be/e3jm39cjN14
Recent Criminal Minds recur
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JPNN23bS6c
https://youtu.be/bOTRP0y2aus
BLUE BLOODS RECUR- REEL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aGiGkvi6Tc&feature=youtu.be
https://youtu.be/NKaUKnnDEEo
Ozark Season 4 Recurring
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_RFvvXGaQk
STUNTS
STUNTS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGdeXnEyQbo
“We didn’t know it all— we learned with love, led with kindness, and earned our way to the top.”