Cabin Pressure with Shawn and "G"
Each Monday, seasoned flight attendants Shawn and G invite listeners on a journey behind the scenes of airline life, sharing stories from the cabin and galley at 30,000 feet. The podcast aims to entertain aviation enthusiasts, frequent flyers, and anyone who enjoys a good anecdote. With affable personalities, they create an atmosphere like sharing drinks with friends during a flight. Whether you're traveling, commuting, or just seeking a fun escape, this show promises an engaging adventure.
Episodes
104: The Most Ridiculous Aviation Would You Rather Questions
After years as a flight attendant and cabin crew, Shawn and G have learned one thing about aviation: sometimes there is no good choice… only the least terrible one.In this episode of Cabin Pressure with Shawn & G, we play a round of aviation “Would You Rather?” and get into the real-life chaos of cabin crew life. Would you rather work a 14-hour flight with no coffee maker or a four-hour flight
103: New Flight Attendants vs. Dinosaurs: Who Really Runs the Cabin?
Flight attendants come in all shapes, sizes, ages, attitudes, and experience levels — and in this episode of Cabin Pressure with Shawn & G, we are talking about the difference between the brand-new flight attendant and the seasoned cabin crew dinosaur who has already seen everything twice.This aviation podcast episode dives into real cabin crew life, from boarding smiles and hidden bags under
102: Expectation vs. Reality: Our Craziest Travel Stories
Looking for an aviation podcast that feels like you are sitting in the jumpseat with two flight attendants who have seen it all? Welcome to Cabin Pressure with Shawn & G, the show where real airline life, passenger behavior, airport chaos, and crew humor come together every week.If you search for aviation podcasts, flight podcast recommendations, or a funny fly podcast that gives you more than
101: Why Some Flight Attendants Are Just Plane Rude
Are some flight attendants just plane rude… or are passengers missing what actually happens before that “attitude” shows up?In this episode of Cabin Pressure with Shawn & G, we get into the real reason flight attendants sometimes come across short, tired, or fed up. From passengers ignoring a simple “good morning” during boarding to sneaking into exit rows, refusing safety instructions, arguin
100: We Asked Flight Attendants: What's the WORST Part of the Job?
This episode starts with the question every nervous flyer has probably wondered during turbulence: what are the flight attendants thinking right now?Shawn and G break down the real answer, and spoiler alert — it is usually not panic. It is more like, “Sit down, buckle up, stay off the ceiling, and how are we supposed to finish this service now?” From sudden bumps that send pots flying to passenger
Push The Flush Button
This episode starts with a public service announcement from every flight attendant on earth: if you see the lavatory flush button, please push it. Shawn and G kick things off with a very real, very gross airplane bathroom rant that every crew member and frequent flyer will understand immediately. Somehow, that turns into remote-control flushing, Ally McBeal, and a lavatory invention that probably
Flight Attendant Recovers Destroyed iPad From Seat – Here's What Happened
This episode starts with the question every flight attendant answers before the aircraft door even closes: what do you notice first when passengers board? Shawn tries to keep it professional, G immediately goes to smell, and suddenly we are talking about clean passengers, airport outfits, sandals on planes, pajama travel, and the mystery of why some people show up to the airport looking like they
Airport Moving Sidewalks Bring Out The Worst In People
YouTube DescriptionWhy do people step off a moving sidewalk in the airport and suddenly act like they just reached the scenic overlook at the Grand Canyon? That is where this episode starts, and honestly, it only gets more accurate from there.Shawn and G are back with a full breakdown of the human behavior crimes we all witness in airports: people stopping at the end of moving walkways, families w
96 Weeks Straight, Then This Happened
After 96 straight weeks of continuous posting, this is the first time Cabin Pressure with Shawn & G will not have a regular full episode.This week, G is out sick, and instead of forcing a show that would not feel like us, Shawn checks in with a short update for the Cabin Pressure family. The heart of this show has always been the back-and-forth, the interruptions, the laughs, the airline stori
Why This Passenger's Refusal to Move Nearly Caused an Incident
Episode DescriptionThis episode starts with Shawn and G doing what they do best: turning one joke into a full conversation. From “do-do duty time” to the World Cup, soccer culture, USA pride, and why Americans sometimes miss how big the rest of the world’s sports moments really are, the opening quickly becomes a mix of comedy, competition, and classic Cabin Pressure banter.Then the conversation mo
Doo Doo Duty Limits And Other Airline Chaos
Doodoo LimitationsOne badly pronounced airline term is all it takes to send this episode completely off the rails. What begins as a serious explanation of pilot and flight attendant duty limitations quickly becomes “doodoo limitations”—and, naturally, we never recover.First, we follow up on the passenger accused of slapping a flight attendant and facing serious federal consequences. That leads to
Patriotism Under Attack—Here's What's Really Happening
Happy 250th birthday, America! 🇺🇸 Shawn and G kick off this episode with Fourth of July traditions, family cookouts, fireworks, childhood memories, and appreciation for the military, law enforcement, and everyone working to keep major summer celebrations safe.Then the conversation turns to the summer travel disaster season. From driving through blinding Ohio rain to thunderstorms shutting down air
Wait, You Don't Remember Ditching Me?
What happens when Shawn promises to attend a party, convinces G to go—and then completely forgets to show up? This episode begins with G calling Shawn out for missing a wild flight-attendant “Return to the ’80s” party while relaxing on his deck without a care in the world.Once the excuses are over, we get into a serious airline-safety debate: Should overhead bins automatically lock during takeoff,
The worst travel mistake you can make!
A guy walks into the backyard, looks around for a few minutes, and suddenly removing some bushes costs four thousand dollars. That is where this episode begins: with Shawn and G trying to understand how “just get rid of it” turned into a luxury service. From backyard estimates and junk removal to basement cleanouts, old treadmills, and the things we all keep for no good reason, this one starts wit
The Most Humiliating Admission on This Podcast
This episode starts with one of the hardest things in life: admitting someone else was right. From there, Shawn and G turn that simple moment into a bigger conversation about humility, emotional growth, and why being wrong sometimes teaches you more than being right ever could.Then the airline chaos takes over. A flight turns around mid-ocean after a Bluetooth device shows up with the name “bomb,”
We Need to Talk About Our Feelings...
A bag tag is supposed to help your suitcase get home, not get you pulled off a plane.In this episode, we start with a terrifying travel warning about a baggage scam where criminals switch luggage tags, potentially connecting an innocent traveler to a drug-filled bag. We break down what happened, why it matters, and the simple habit every traveler should start doing before checking luggage. Whether
Flight Attendant Travel Hacks That Actually Work
You can tell a lot about a crew in the first few seconds, and sometimes one simple smile can change the entire tone of a trip.In this episode, we start with the real-life airline friendships that come from decades on the job, then jump into something every flight attendant, new hire, commuter, and frequent traveler can use: practical travel gear that actually makes life easier. We’re building out
Someone Nearly Got Fired AND a Denver Runway Breach in One Episode
Somebody nearly gets tossed into human resources in the first minute, and somehow that is still not the wildest part of the hour. We start by sending real love to Shawn’s mom and asking for prayers, then we jump straight into the kind of airline stories you only hear when the mic is on and the crew is off the clock. We talk haunted layover hotels in Rapid City, including the infamous eighth floor
New Flight Attendants React to Reality
A brand-new flight attendant walks into training looking like it’s the first day of school, and we immediately get hit with a flashback to how different the job used to be. We talk about hand-me-down uniforms, paying back allotments, and why the airline industry can feel like two completely different worlds depending on when you got hired. Then we run straight into the real question: how does some
The Most Unhinged Day at Work | Aviation Edition
Somebody can call you an idiot before sunrise and somehow it still turns into a great day at work. That’s airline life, and we lean into it with a mix of window-seat wonder, airport people-watching, and the kind of aviation chaos you truly cannot make up.We start with the simple question every frequent flyer has asked: why are airplane windows still so small? From cloud-gazing to mountain views, w
Nashville Van Loading = Hunger Games?
Boarding a plane is stressful, but have you ever tried boarding a single hotel van with three crews and a crowd of passengers fighting for the same seats? We start with that Nashville pickup-area madness, then pivot into the kind of real-world airline travel tips most people only learn the hard way, like what passport info actually helps if you lose it abroad and why saving only the front photo ca
Mr Potato Head Meets Projectile Puke...
Somebody claims they got kicked out of flight attendant training for being a straight male, and we’re not letting that one slide. We break down why that story smells like pure blame-shifting, what actually gets people sent home from training, and why dragging an airline on social media with your name attached is a fast way to end your own career before it starts. If you care about accountability,
The Strangest Aviation Story Yet
A tin foil cap shows up at work and somehow sparks a chain reaction: conspiracy jokes in the galley, memories of the “bunny ears” TV era, and the timeless question of whether anything can truly block the chaos of airline life. We lean into the weird crew personalities that make flying bearable, then take a sharp turn into something every traveler recognizes: the way words, titles, and “professiona
We Compared TSA PreCheck and Global Entry So You Don't Have To
TSA PreCheck vs. Global Entry — which one is actually worth it? This week on Cabin Pressure with Shawn & G, we break down airport security programs, customs shortcuts, and the travel apps that can save you serious time. Then it goes fully off the rails with crew drama, therapy dog Rex, gross passenger behavior, a wild Dublin layover, an accidental kirtan concert, and one of the most unhinged o
From TikTok Airport Dares To TSA Reality Checks
One TikTok-style airport stunt goes wrong and it’s the perfect reminder that airports are not a game. We kick things off with a wild story from the terminal: a kid tries to prove he can exit the airport and get back to the gate before boarding, only to get stopped cold by the one rule nobody can “hack” without paying the price. If you’ve ever been tempted to cut it close, this will make you rethin
Millions Are Afraid of Flying—Here's Why
100,000 flights take off safely every day, yet millions of people still grip the armrests like the sky is out to get them. We start with the real engine behind fear of flying: control. When you can’t steer, brake, or even see what’s happening outside the cabin, your brain fills the gaps with worst-case stories, even when the aircraft is operating normally.We unpack what turbulence actually is, why
The Most Dangerous Mistake During Plane Emergencies
The plane’s on fire and you have less than 90 seconds. That’s not a dramatic tagline, it’s the math behind aircraft evacuations, and it’s why we lose our minds when we see passengers dragging carry-on bags to the exit. We break down how one person stopping at the overhead bin can jam the aisle, block the door, injure people on the slide, and cost the last folks in line their chance to get out. If
Flight Attendant Hiring: The STAR Method That Gets You the Job
Ever wonder why flight attendant postings close faster than a Taylor Swift presale? We pull back the curtain on how hiring really works and why less than one percent make it to training. From the first application click to the final evaluation drill, we map the entire journey: STAR method interview stories that land, group exercises where you must speak up and listen, and the compliance checks tha
Everything You Got Wrong About Aviation
Ever wonder why a “black box” isn’t black—or even a box? We start with the truth behind flight recorders: bright orange housings, brutal heat and crush ratings, and the data that helps investigators write safer futures. From there, we zoom out to the systems that find downed aircraft, why those 30-day pings matter, and what could finally close the gap that still makes flights like MH370 feel impos
Winglets Are Just Appetizers? | Aviation Debate
A tiny bend at the tip of a wing can save an airline millions—and we break down exactly how. We kick things off by decoding winglets in simple terms: less induced drag, more lift efficiency, lower fuel burn, and a fast payback that compounds across a fleet for decades. It’s the rare aviation upgrade that blends elegant aerodynamics with bottom-line impact, turning a “small” change into a massive w
Flight Attendants Size You Up in 3 Seconds—Here's What They See
Ever wondered why flight attendants seem to know who you are the second you step on board? We walk you through the split-second scan that crews use to spot potential threats, find hidden helpers like nurses and firefighters, and gauge who’s tuned in versus tuned out. That quick read isn’t about judging your style—it’s the first layer of safety in a cabin where medical events and surprises happen m
Shawn & G React to Florida's Craziest Weather Moments
Cold snaps that knock iguanas from trees. Frost in Florida with no de-icing in sight. A six-hour delay that snowballs from aircraft swaps to maintenance mysteries while a “crew stalker” circles for secret intel. We take you behind the curtain of airline operations and the small human moments that make or break a travel day: the myth that crews get paid to wait, the art of staying calm when the car
Left My Phone at Home… Then Started a 4-Day Trip (Meltdown Included)
Ever had that stomach-drop moment when you realize the phone you need for a four-day trip is still on the counter? We start there—calculating U-turns, praying for green lights—and use it to launch into a sharp, funny, and useful look at readiness when the weather, the job, or life gets messy. From Ohio whiteouts to late-night crew comms, we break down what actually helps when turning back isn’t an
BED BUGS ON THE PLANE?! (New Fear Unlocked)
Ever feel phantom itches after someone whispers “bed bugs”? We kicked off with a Tokyo run that turned into a full-on bunk inspection, a jittery hotel check, and the kind of crew paranoia every frequent flyer secretly understands. From there, we went hunting for limited-edition flight attendant Pikachu plushies, only to learn the shop lived outside security—proof that airports are obstacle courses
Two Intoxicated Passengers, First Class Chaos & A Lesson On Safety
What happens when a viral stunt collides with a 30-minute boarding window? We unpack the headline-grabbing case of two intoxicated passengers who plopped into first class and spun their removal into clicks and cash—then walk through the quiet, unglamorous reality of how crews make safety calls that keep hundreds of travelers moving. No drama, just decisive risk management when bag space, time, and
Crew Chemistry, A $600 Dog Bow: Stories At 35,000 Feet
A 14-hour polar hop to Japan can teach you everything about culture, service, and what holds a crew together when plans fall apart. We open with seniority shock—“Big Papa” bunk choices and how international crews sprint through service to earn real rest—then zoom into the tiny cultural cues that matter, like why tipping in Japan is not just unnecessary but insulting. From there, it’s all cabin rea
Bomb Threats, Turbulence & Absolute Chaos — A Flight Attendant’s Week from Hell
What happens when your office is the sky and winter decides to flex?We kick off the year on YouTube and immediately get thrown into a full-blown travel gauntlet: East Coast storms shredding commutes, a Dubai trip canceled in a rapid-fire cascade of alerts, and an unexpected holding pattern over a bomb threat that somehow didn’t shut down the terminal. We break down the behind-the-scenes decision-m
Holiday Chaos, Airline Wisdom and Drunk Raccoon
Holiday chaos, stadium misadventures, and a house full of colds set the stage for a fast, funny flight through the realities of airline life. We break down the surprisingly tender moments—like a frequent flyer’s familiar smile after 25 years—and the gritty parts travelers don’t see: pets that can’t sit in bulkhead, medical scares triggered by “just in case” motion meds, and the sprinting pajama cr
Please Keep Your Rats, Your Pepper Spray, And Your Politics Off The Plane
The week snowed sideways, the runway sparked, and comfort food did the heavy lifting. We kick off with a rejected takeoff that ends safely but rattles the nerves, then dive into a whiteout commute so bad it makes four lanes feel like one. Between a smoky, wobbling rental and holiday lists that never end, we find sanity in big-batch wedding soup and bread that takes days to coax into life—small rit
Please Keep Your Shoes On, Your Pajamas Home, And Your Wine Out Of My Shoe;
A full glass of Chardonnay met a barefoot passenger’s shoe, and somehow that still didn’t crack the Top 3 of aviation crimes this week. We kick things off with holiday cabin chaos: overhead bins stuffed like a Patagonia outlet, and the one rule that keeps civilization alive at 35,000 feet—wear shoes, lose the pajamas, and ask like a human.Then we zoom way out. Taylor Swift’s behind-the-scenes stre
Holiday Turbulence,To Smart Investing And MH370’s Unsolved Trail
The holidays don’t just bring twinkle lights and travel deals—they bring maximum turbulence. We open the cabin door on real frontline stories from winter ops and half-empty flights to the non-rev legends who test every ounce of patience. There’s the first-class vaper who learns the hard way that status doesn’t outrank rules, and the quiet logistics behind weight and balance that keep a light load
Kindness Is Your Upgrade: Lessons From The Sky
We trade Vegas chaos and a 12-hour kids’ dance marathon for hard-won travel wisdom, a kindness mantra that actually works, and stories from the jump seat that range from first class squatters to legends Jack and Lop. Practical rules, human moments, and holiday survival—delivered with a wink.• holiday travel stress and simple survival rules• costs of youth activities and Vegas sticker shock• be nic
Plate-Tapping, Alligator Hands, And Other Turbulence We Didn’t Need
Ever wonder which flights make crews groan and which ones make the day fly by? We open the cabin door on a week packed with real aviation life: a shredded run-flat, a surprisingly meaningful Amazon Flex route delivering food-bank packages, and a chance meeting with a flight attendant who started at Pan Am in 1968 and went on to log 47 years in the sky. Her stories bridge the 707 era to modern long
You Can’t Outdrink Altitude And Other Lessons From The Skies
Ever watched a simple trip turn into a sitcom? We kick off with a cursed run to Palm Springs—stuck galley bin, maintenance call, ATC hold, go‑around, then jammed stairs on arrival—before settling into perfect desert golf and blue skies. It’s a snapshot of modern air travel: crews and passengers riding the same turbulence, each with a different job to do once the door closes.From there we aim highe
Florida Beaches, Flight Drama, And Clean Hands
A blunt PSA, a nail-biter movie breakdown, and a beach list you’ll actually use—this one moves. We kick off by calling out airport bathroom offenders and then swing into the oddly soothing satisfaction of a full garage reboot. From there, we dive into a nuclear-crisis thriller that had us sweating for all the right reasons. We connect the on-screen chain-of-command to real-world procedures—codes,
From Cabo To Palm Springs - What Happens When Travel Dreams Meet Real-World Risk
A perfect room in Cabo, the beach on lock, and then the headlines turn dark. We walk you through the moment we hit pause, weighed cartel warnings and fresh advisories, and flipped the trip to Palm Springs. The real story isn’t the resort—it’s how to read risk, tune out noise, and make a call that lets you actually relax once you land.From there, we crack open the most expensive mistake a crew memb
He Did Downward Dog In The Aisle, Sir
Ever watched a grown man do yoga and push-ups in an airplane aisle while he blocks the cabin? We did—and that’s just one scene from a wild run that starts with an international first and ends with a sharp talk about money, manners, and respect at 35,000 feet.We kick off with Shawn’s first real international trip to Athens, where the 787’s picture-window jump seats deliver jaw-dropping views, the v
From Septic Fails To Sky-High Frights: Halloween, Asylums, And Airline Madness
Start with a septic pump failure, add non-rev roulette, then shake in a first-class passenger drying her hands with a toilet seat cover. That’s our week. From the ground-up mess to the sky-high absurdity, we pull back the curtain on why people lose their cool on airplanes—and how to keep yours when elbows sprawl, feet roam, and someone mistakes the cabin for a yoga studio.We also lean into the sea
Turnips, Turbulence, and False Memories
Ever watch a safety drill and wonder what it feels like on the other side? We open with the grit behind flight attendant recurrent training—peer pressure, tiny procedural details, and the CPR updates that never seem to stop—then shift gears into the strange-but-true world of October: presidents born this month, why black and orange became the season’s colors, and how Irish turnips morphed into Ame
Mermaids, Mountain Dew, and the Case of the Toilet iPhone
Ever watched a cabin flip from reunion chaos to pin‑drop quiet at 30,000 feet? We have—and we’re unpacking how it happens, why sit time wears crews down more than flying, and what old‑school service looked like when carving roasts in the aisle was just Tuesday. This week we trade stories from the jumpseat: a 6 a.m. group that wouldn’t lower their volume until they did, the passenger who slept with
When Your Career Takes a Left Turn at Albuquerque
Ever wondered what happens when life takes you on a completely unexpected journey? In this anniversary episode of Cabin Pressure, Shawn and G reflect on their 54-episode milestone while exploring how neither of them ever imagined becoming flight attendants. Their candid conversation about career trajectories offers a refreshing reminder that it's perfectly okay not to have your entire life ma
From Steroids Tooth Baby to Flight Attendant: Kayla's Journey
What happens when you combine a horror movie enthusiast who hates being scared, a dog who prefers the human who stays home, and a dating app request that leaves everyone speechless? You get this delightfully candid conversation with flight attendant Kayla.From the moment she introduces herself as being "born with a tooth" (earning her the nickname "the unborn" from her father),
We Don't Just Serve Drinks—We Save Lives, First Responders at 35,000 Feet
What happens when a passenger experiences a medical emergency at 35,000 feet? Who's really there to help when seconds count? This raw, unfiltered conversation pulls back the curtain on the reality of flight attendants as first responders – trained professionals who must act decisively when medical crises unfold in the confined space of an aircraft cabin.The truth about flight attendant respon
Sky-High Absurdities
Shawn and G delve into the comedy of domestic life as they explore the universal struggle of marriage and decision-making. Shawn hilariously recounts his home renovation woes, where his meticulously researched plans keep evolving under his wife's scrutiny—with each change mysteriously inflating the budget. Their authentic back-and-forth captures the evolution from those early "whatever y
Finding Joy When Every Day Feels the Same
We've all felt it—that Groundhog's Day sensation where life becomes an endless loop of waking up, grinding through the day, dodging strangers on sidewalks, and wondering when a burger and fries became a $27 investment. This episode dives deep into breaking free from life's repetitive cycles and finding meaning when everything feels mundane.G shares his experience of entering what he
The Small World of Airline Life: Disney, Destinations, and Disasters with special guest Blake
What happens when 10,500 flight attendants walk off the job simultaneously? Shawn and G kick off this episode celebrating the Air Canada strike's remarkable success, where crew members defied government orders and forced negotiations in just two days—a watershed moment for airline labor movements everywhere.The conversation shifts into hilarious territory as G recounts surviving an unbearably
From Overhead Bin Battles to Travel Tales: Flight Attendant Confessions
Ever wondered what flight attendants are really thinking when they see you struggling with those fancy neck pillows that never seem to work? Or why they look so annoyed when you claim ownership of "your" overhead bin space? Shawn and G pull back the curtain on airline crew life with unfiltered honesty and infectious laughter.The duo shares stories of colorful personalities in the skies,
Beverly Hills Cats and Prima Donna Kids Make Air Travel an Adventure
The commute to work can feel like a safari through the animal kingdom – both the actual wildlife darting across country roads and the various "species" of drivers we encounter daily. Shawn and G kick off this episode sharing tales from the asphalt jungle where tailgaters, no-signal ninjas, and road hogs roam freely alongside the deer and raccoons that make rural driving an adventure in i
Friendship Forged in Bar Brawls: How Shawn and G Became Best Friends
Ever wonder how two people go from barely tolerating each other to becoming inseparable friends? Shawn and G finally reveal the wild story behind their friendship – and it involves a Florida bar, thrown punches, and a moment of unwavering loyalty when completely outnumbered by bouncers. This legendary tale sets the stage for an episode packed with outrageous anecdotes and insider perspectives from
Trash Talk: The Art of In-Flight Comedy
Take flight with veteran cabin crew members Shawn and G as they pull back the curtain on what really happens at 35,000 feet. Their candid conversation offers a rare glimpse into the world of professional flying that passengers rarely witness.The duo shares hilarious stories from their recent flights together, including Shawn's now-famous "taking trash, talking trash" announcement th
When Grammar Police Attack: We're Not Perfect, But Our Stories Are Real
Ever been corrected by someone only to wonder if they genuinely wanted to help or just make themselves feel superior? This raw, unfiltered conversation between flight attendants Shawn and G explores this universal experience through the lens of aviation culture.When a listener pointed out G's tendency to say "me and you" instead of "you and I," it sparked a powerful conver
Puny Mortals and Toilet Paper Emergencies: Aviation's Strangest Delays
Have you ever wondered what flight attendants are really thinking when your plane is delayed for the fifth time? The glamorous life of airline crews isn't nearly as shiny as it appears on Instagram.In this eye-opening episode, Shawn and G pull back the curtain on the reality of working at 30,000 feet. From equipment swaps that turn a simple turn into a 15-hour nightmare to the bizarre case of
What Never to Say at 30,000 Feet: Shawn and G Unpack Airline Stupidity
Ever wondered what flight attendants talk about when they're not telling you to fasten your seatbelts? Welcome to the unfiltered world of Shawn and G, where vacation mishaps and workplace nightmares collide in spectacular fashion.Shawn returns from Florida bursting with stories about his discovery of Bucky's convenience store ("departments in a convenience store!") and a beach
Pixie Sticks, Family Loans, and Florida Man's Free Ride
Ever feel like your job is the same routine on repeat? Shawn and G kick off with a candid discussion about flight attendant burnout and the need for mental stimulation beyond the galley cart. Shawn reveals how he balances his airline career with real estate photography while G warns about the dangers of DIY garage door spring repairs – a perfect metaphor for knowing when to call in professionals v
Air Encounters: When Celebrities Behave Badly at 30,000 Feet
Ever wonder what flight attendants really think about passengers, celebrities, and each other? Shawn and G pull back the curtain on the aviation industry with stories that will make you laugh, cringe, and maybe think twice about your next flight.The episode kicks off with Shawn's passionate account of basketball playoffs and his normally calm pilot wife's surprising transformation into a
Sun Poisoning, Platform Boots, and Other Flight Attendant Nightmares
Step into the cockpit of comedy and candid conversation as veteran flight attendants Shawn and G share stories from their combined 70+ years in the skies. The duo kicks things off with a surprising revelation – Shawn's discovery that his mixed-race heritage didn't protect him from sun poisoning, leading to a hilarious account of what happens when stubborn airline crew ignore sunscreen ad
What Would You Do If Your Coworker Started Dancing Naked?
The friendly skies aren't always so friendly, as Shawn and G demonstrate in this laugh-out-loud episode packed with aviation's most bizarre recent incidents. From the passenger who physically dragged a flight attendant up the aisle to a flight attendant who conducted a "citizen's arrest" on a coworker over a stolen snack box, this episode takes listeners on a turbulent jou
Navigating Theme Parks, Flight Decks, and Bridge Collisions
Ever wonder what it truly costs to make magical memories at Disney? Prepare for sticker shock as we break down the eye-watering expenses of taking a family to major theme parks this summer. With admission alone costing $640 for a family of four at Disney and nearly as much at Universal, plus hundreds more for food, parking, and those irresistible souvenirs, your wallet will feel lighter than Tinke
From Falling Out of Cars to Nightmare Airports: A Cabin Pressure Adventure
Remember when car safety meant "try not to fall out"? Shawn kicks off this episode with a story about doing exactly that – rolling out of a moving car as a child when the door flew open during a turn. His young nieces are appropriately horrified, having grown up in an era of five-point harnesses and booster seats. This leads to a nostalgic journey through the massive station wagons and b
Squabble Up: Life Lessons, Travel Stories, Alligator Canoes and Robot Mishaps
Have you ever wondered if college is really necessary for success? Or what happens when airline staff completely lose their cool on camera? Shawn and G tackle these questions and share wild workplace stories that'll make your job seem like a dream by comparison.The conversation kicks off with local dangers on country roads before Shawn whisks us away to Charleston, South Carolina, where he di
The GOAT Debate Soars as Flight Attendants Handle Mid-Air Chaos
The skies get turbulent in more ways than one when Shawn announces his decision to transfer to international flying after 35 years as a flight attendant. This major career move sparks a conversation about seniority, schedule control, and why some flight attendants commute across the country for better work opportunities.The episode takes a dramatic turn as Jean recounts a harrowing medical emergen
Swapping Wings for Wheels: 4,500 Miles on a Bicycle
What drives someone to trade the comfort of flight for 81 days and 4,500 miles on a bicycle? Flight attendant Rich takes us through his remarkable cross-country cycling adventure from Virginia to Oregon, revealing the physical and mental challenges that pushed him to his limits.The journey began with a simple tradition—dipping his rear wheel in the Atlantic Ocean. What followed was an odyssey of l
Sitcom Nostalgia: The Shows That Defined Our Childhoods
Remember when the entire family gathered around the television for the nightly ritual of watching our favorite sitcoms? When catchphrases became part of our everyday language and theme songs permanently etched themselves into our memories? This nostalgic journey through television's golden era explores how these shows shaped American culture and reflected societal changes during transformativ
When Experience Matters: The 65-Year Cutoff and the Future of Aviation
Step into the cockpit with John, a veteran pilot with 51 years of flying experience and 39 years in commercial aviation. His journey through the skies spans 53 different aircraft types and countless adventures that illuminate both the joys and challenges of a life spent above the clouds.The conversation tackles a controversial topic in aviation: the mandatory retirement age of 65 for commercial ai
The truth about airline food will make you reconsider your in-flight meal choices
Ever wondered why you feel bloated for days after a flight? Turns out your body takes a full seven days to expel all the gas from flying—just one of many surprising revelations in this eye-opening episode about what really happens at 35,000 feet.We dive into the truth about airline food and why it tastes so strange (hint: your taste buds partially go numb during flights). Flight attendants share t
The One Percenters: When Your Crew is Crazier Than Your Passengers
What happens when your coworkers are more turbulent than the flight itself? Flight attendants Shaw n and G lift the veil on airline crew dynamics, specifically addressing the challenging "one-percenters" who make life difficult at 35,000 feet.The hosts start by discussing the unseen health hazards of their profession – working in a "germ-infested tube" where constant exposure t
From Childhood Dreams to Cockpit Reality: A Pilot's Perspective
Take flight with us as we explore the fascinating world of commercial aviation through the eyes of a veteran pilot. In this captivating conversation, our guest John shares his remarkable journey from a wide-eyed four-year-old experiencing his first helicopter ride at a county fair to becoming an accomplished airline captain. What truly sets this episode apart is John's candid breakdown of wha
Navigating Spring Break: Safety Warnings, Travel Tips & Airline Mishaps
When paradise beckons spring breakers, danger sometimes lurks beneath the surface. Shawn and G tackle the massive spring break travel season by sharing crucial safety information every traveler should know before boarding their flight.The episode opens with a harrowing account of a Tampa flight gone wrong, where severe weather trapped passengers on the tarmac for hours despite the crew's best
Plane Stupidity: The Naked Truth About Air Travel
Safety concerns, disruptive passengers, and theft syndicates might sound like the plot of an action film, but for flight attendants, it's just another day at the office. While recent headlines suggest our skies are becoming more dangerous, the reality is far less alarming when you consider the 45,000 flights that take off safely each day.Shawn and G pull back the curtain on what's really
Is Air Travel Really Getting Worse, or Is It Just the News?
The sensationalism of airline incidents has reached fever pitch in recent media coverage, prompting us to offer a reality check from our perspective as working flight crew. With 45,000 flights taking off daily worldwide, we explain why the occasional mishap shouldn't overshadow aviation's remarkable safety record. From go-arounds (rejected landings) to ground equipment incidents, many pr
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