EP 003 - The Martial Arts Death Fight At 19000 Feet!

Today we look into a magic mirror, and then we take to the skies for a fight to the death on Flight 705!

On this episode of Outpost Echo, we sail from Crisfield, Maryland’s oyster-rich history to the absurd chills of cult horror-comedy Hookman 2, before strapping in for the real-life nightmare of FedEx Flight 705. Discover how a small town rose from the bay, how indie filmmakers twisted horror into comedy, and how three pilots fought for their lives against a hijacker mid-air. A mix of history, folklore, film, and survival you won’t forget.

In This Episode

• Crisfield, Maryland: The Seafood Capital of the World

  • Built on oyster shells and boomtown ambition

  • Railroads, historic districts, and a culture shaped by the Chesapeake

  • Museums, state parks, and ghost-town echoes

• Hookman 2 (Horror/Comedy Film)

  • Indie filmmaking meets genre parody

  • Slasher tropes turned on their head

  • Why cult horror matters for underground cinema fans

• FedEx Flight 705 (1994 Hijacking Attempt)

  • Auburn Calloway’s violent plan to down a DC-10

  • How the crew fought back with impossible maneuvers

  • One of aviation’s greatest survival stories

Why You Should Listen

This episode is a collision of worlds: Chesapeake legends, B-movie madness, and a cockpit brawl that redefined survival. If you love paranormal folklore, cult horror, aviation mysteries, or forgotten history, Outpost Echo is your port of call.