Authentic Media is a media company dedicated to creating immersive, evergreen content that takes audiences behind the scenes of military aviation, defense systems, and impactful historical events. Our mission is to provide a unique perspective on significant moments, offering education and excitement to listeners through high-quality storytelling that remains relevant over time.

When we started, we recognized a niche audience of individuals that dreamed of becoming military aviators but were unable to pursue that path. Our goal was to bring them closer to military aviation. Since then, we’ve expanded our focus to cover a variety of experiences and topics, bringing listeners closer to everything from not only aircraft and military operations to current events and even airshows. We’re also dedicated to building realistic experiences for Digital Combat Simulator (DCS) enthusiasts through campaign development, enhancing the experience for sim players looking to engage more deeply with aviation and military content.

Our core subscription-based podcast service features in-depth episodes on these topics, while Authentic Encore broadens our reach by offering year-old episodes for free, increasing our visibility. Authentic Media also produces custom sponsored series, developing content to meet sponsor goals in an engaging, constructive manner. Past collaborations include episodes for Collins Aerospace and two long-form series for Cubic Corporation, where we balance public education with sponsor messaging.

Our latest initiative, Frontline History, further expands our content by focusing on a collaborative platform that documents military and historical events beyond aviation. This project brings together veterans, historians, museums, and enthusiasts to preserve stories for future generations. Through features that suggest relevant museums, air shows, and promoting shows like Masters of the Air, Frontline History will offer users an engaging way to experience history. Beginning with expanded content types, we’ll partner with museums in 2025 and integrate air shows, offering immersive experiences that honor the stories and events that shaped our world.