Best Aviation Humor Podcasts (2025)

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The End of Season One – A Journey to Remember 38:54

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5h ago38:54

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As Season One of I’m Disabled… So What? comes to a close, Lauren and Heather sit down to reflect on an incredible journey filled with honest conversations, laughter, and growth. This episode looks back at the powerful stories shared, the lessons learned, and the community that’s formed along the way. But it hasn’t all been easy — behind the mic, La…

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From Combat Boots to Cabin Crew with Keturah Johnson 48:49

6h ago48:49

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In this special Veterans Day episode, we sit down with the incomparable Keturah Johnson—combat veteran, flight attendant, and International Vice President of AFA-CWA. As the first queer woman of color and veteran elected to serve in this powerful union role, Keturah shares her extraordinary journey from the tarmac to the battlefield to the picket l…

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190. What’s Next for BizAv Pilot Compensation? 58:21

3h ago58:21

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Dr. Chris Broyhill returns to break down the latest Air Comp Calculator data and what it means for 2025 pilot compensation. Dylan and Max dig into the trends, the slowdown in wage growth, and how bizav departments are navigating post-COVID market corrections. They also talk negotiation strategy, job titles that actually matter, and Broyhill’s new 6…

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190. What's Next for BizAv Pilot Compensation? 58:21

3h ago58:21

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Dr. Chris Broyhill returns to break down the latest Air Comp Calculator data and what it means for 2025 pilot compensation. Dylan and Max dig into the trends, the slowdown in wage growth, and how bizav departments are navigating post-COVID market corrections. They also talk negotiation strategy, job titles that actually matter, and Broyhill's new 6…

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Florida Beaches, Flight Drama, And Clean Hands 57:11

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Talk to us! Leave us a message, or ask a question? 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 …

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189. Can You Survive 900 Hours a Year on a One-Hour Callout? 1:51:18

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Max kicks off his annual training rant—breaking down the highs, lows, and downright absurd moments of recurrent at “the training center.” Dylan adds perspective on flight training efficiency and why a great instructor makes all the difference. The mailbag delivers everything from a new layover guide in Portsmouth to a 14-year-old aircraft dealer to…

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From Cabo To Palm Springs - What Happens When Travel Dreams Meet Real-World Risk 52:11

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Talk to us! Leave us a message, or ask a question? 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 l…

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Airplane Etiquette: The Unspoken Rules of Flying 40:29

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Have you ever wished there was a school for airplane passengers? Well, class is in session! In this episode, we're diving headfirst into the do’s and don’ts of airplane etiquette, straight from the galley to your ears. From overhead bin blunders to bare feet horror stories, we’re breaking down everything that makes us cringe—and laugh—when flying t…

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188. How Can Pilots Build Wealth Beyond the Flight Deck? 56:48

11d ago56:48

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Tim Pope, CFP® and founder of 360 Aviation Advisors, joins Dylan and Max to talk about how pilots can make smarter financial moves—on and off the line. From variable pay to early retirement and crashpad cash flow, Tim breaks down what makes pilot finances uniquely tricky and how to stay ahead of turbulence. The crew also dives into taxes, schedulin…

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He Did Downward Dog In The Aisle, Sir 54:11

10d ago54:11

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Talk to us! Leave us a message, or ask a question? 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 int…

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187. Is turbine PIC in 91/135 the fastest lane to legacy? 1:15:42

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We kick off with Southwest red-eye shenanigans, hot/high GA drama departing PRC in a 150, and Max’s backcountry “mesa strip” adventure (with hard data from the STOL-mate). The Mailbag is full: 2,500-hour 135 pilots debating regionals, cockpit sun-shade gear, commuting to MEM in your own A36, first flights post-PPL, time-building without a CFI, and …

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From Septic Fails To Sky-High Frights: Halloween, Asylums, And Airline Madness 1:05:21

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Talk to us! Leave us a message, or ask a question? 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…

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186. First Officers: How Do You Speak Up Without Getting Shut Down? 1:11:04

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Colin and Mara'D—both airline FOs and cast members from The Rehearsal—join Max and Dylan to dissect the tricky dynamics of speaking up in the right seat. Why is it so hard, and what makes it easier? The crew digs into SOP gaps, CRM training, real-world examples like Asiana 214, and the subtle art of being a chameleon in the cockpit. Plus: bizav vs.…

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Jet Lag 101: The Flight Attendant Survival Guide 36:41

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Jet lag—it’s that relentless travel companion we never asked for but always seem to bring along. In this episode, we’re unpacking the reality of jet lag from the flight attendant perspective: what works, what totally doesn’t, and the hilarious and horrifying travel stories we’ve collected along the way. Whether you’re someone who swears by strategi…

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Turnips, Turbulence, and False Memories 55:39

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Talk to us! Leave us a message, or ask a question? 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 bor…

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Adventure Without Limits: Tom Moores on Adaptive Outdoor Experiences at Calvert Devon 34:06

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In this episode of I’m Disabled… So What? we sit down with Tom Moores, Lead Instructor at Calvert Devon. Tom shares how Calvert has been opening doors to life changing adaptive adventures like climbing, canoeing, and horse riding for disabled people of all ages. We also talk about the centre’s incredible resilience, including how it faced the real …

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185. Late-Bloomer Pilot: Fractional, Regional, or Wait It Out? 57:35

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Dylan opens from an echo chamber (literally) and the guys kick around first impressions of Gulfstream's newly announced G300 versus the G280—windows, avionics, "longest cabin," and whether depreciation and warranty keep the new-metal carousel spinning. Mailbag hits everything from those mysterious skid marks on SNA 20R and whether an RJ type helps …

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Mermaids, Mountain Dew, and the Case of the Toilet iPhone 57:33

1M ago57:33

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Talk to us! Leave us a message, or ask a question? 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 j…

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184. How Do You Stay Resilient After Career Setbacks? w/ Capt Benny 1:05:50

1M ago1:05:50

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Benjamin Bailey (@flybenfly) joins Max and Dylan for an honest, hilarious deep dive into aviation's influencer world, airline interview faceplants, and the realism gap on pilot social media. For professional pilots, this episode cuts through the curated BS to talk timing, authenticity, and bouncing back after setbacks. From CRM failures to career d…

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Same Wings, Different Worlds: Life as a Regional Flight Attendant 34:51

1M ago34:51

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In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into one of the biggest debates in the airline world: regional versus mainline flying. Rich has always flown mainline, while Drew brings a ton of insight from his years working at a regional airline. So we’re unpacking the real differences in schedules, pay, camaraderie, catering (or lack thereof), and what i…

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When Your Career Takes a Left Turn at Albuquerque 59:40

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Talk to us! Leave us a message, or ask a question? 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 tr…

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183. Can a Skydiver Pilot Make the Jump to the Big Leagues? 1:01:18

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Max rants about St. Louis still acting like it's O'Hare, but enjoys the accomodations. The mailbag covers creative GA commuting strategies and whether backcountry camping flights belong on a professional resume. Ted calls in on his drive home from the airport to share some bidding tips. Flight Advice closes with a skydiver pilot wondering if it's t…

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From Steroids Tooth Baby to Flight Attendant: Kayla's Journey 1:09:23

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Talk to us! Leave us a message, or ask a question? 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 …

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Flying Forward: Disability, Accessibility and Aviation – With Chris Wood MBE 20:34

2M ago20:34

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In this episode of I’m Disabled… So What?!, Lauren and Heather (she’s back!) take to the skies with Chris Wood MBE — the powerhouse behind Flying Disabled, Air4All, and Rights on Flights. Chris shares his incredible journey from frustrated passenger to leading global advocate for accessible aviation. From campaigning for wheelchair-securement syste…

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Ask The Audience: What’s Your Biggest 'Hot Take' About Flying? 34:48

2M ago34:48

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Ever wondered what flight attendants really think about your in-flight behavior? In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into a spicy list of audience-submitted hot takes about air travel—and trust us, some of these takes had us howling, gasping, and nodding in agreement. From flip-flops in the lav to the eternal debate over seat reclining, we’re u…

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182. When the Flight Department’s Broken, Do You Stay or Go? 57:44

2M ago57:44

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A listener asks the question every pro pilot eventually faces: should you stay put and try to fix what’s broken in your flight department, or cut bait and move on? Dylan and Max bring in Jenny Showalter and Jim Lara to explore the real-world tradeoffs. From career coaching to leadership insights, they share what to weigh before pulling the ripcord—…

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182. When the Flight Department's Broken, Do You Stay or Go? 57:44

2M ago57:44

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A listener asks the question every pro pilot eventually faces: should you stay put and try to fix what's broken in your flight department, or cut bait and move on? Dylan and Max bring in Jenny Showalter and Jim Lara to explore the real-world tradeoffs. From career coaching to leadership insights, they share what to weigh before pulling the ripcord—…

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We Don't Just Serve Drinks—We Save Lives, First Responders at 35,000 Feet 51:31

2M ago51:31

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Talk to us! Leave us a message, or ask a question? 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 …

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Sky-High Absurdities 1:01:30

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Talk to us! Leave us a message, or ask a question? 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…

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181. How Many Things Can Go Wrong on in the Idaho Backcountry? 54:53

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Max returns from the Idaho backcountry with a Cub full of stories—starter failures, in-flight repairs, surprise rafting, wildlife rescues, and nearly becoming the emergency contact for a hiker with a head injury. This standalone episode is a wild tale of aviation adventure, mechanical mayhem, and resourceful fixes. No mailbag or flight advice this …

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What Flight Attendants Wish Passengers Knew About "The Rules" 22:25

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Ever feel like your flight attendants are just out to nag you? In this episode, we’re pulling back the galley curtain to explain why those “annoying” reminders—seat belts, tray tables, and stowing your bag—are actually life-saving safety protocols. From clear-air turbulence to last-minute emergencies, we walk through the real reasons why the little…

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Finding Joy When Every Day Feels the Same 1:04:11

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Talk to us! Leave us a message, or ask a question? 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 fin…

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Boccia, Crazy Hair and Paralympic Memories With Team GB’s David Smith 36:29

3M ago36:29

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In this episode of I’m Disabled… So What?!, Lauren is flying solo as co-host Heather was unwell during the recording, but don't worry, the energy is still top-tier! We’re joined by none other than David Smith OBE, Paralympic boccia legend and proud Team GB athlete. From his instantly recognisable tricolour hair to his unforgettable medal-winning pe…

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180. Is Pilot Hiring Heating Up Again? 1:33:28

2M ago1:33:28

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Dylan and Max sit down with James Onieal of Raven Careers for a wide-ranging industry update. James breaks down the latest pilot hiring trends across legacies, regionals, and corporate operators—and why networking still beats any resume hack. From CFIs grinding to 1,500 hours to regionals debating upgrade timing, to cadet program uncertainties and …

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The Small World of Airline Life: Disney, Destinations, and Disasters with special guest Blake 1:06:59

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Talk to us! Leave us a message, or ask a question? 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 e…

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The Best Teddy Hospital in the World – With 3D Toy Shop’s Nick Hardman 37:07

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is week on I’m Disabled… So What?!, we’re joined by Nick Hardman, the creator behind 3D Toy Shop, home to what’s been called “the best teddy hospital in the world.” Nick and his team create brand-new, one-of-a-kind teddy bears and soft toys that bring comfort and joy to children and families across the UK. These teddies aren’t restored or repaired …

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Labor, Unity, & The Power of Flight Attendants: A Conversation With Sara Nelson 59:07

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This week, we’re beyond thrilled to welcome Sara Nelson, International President of the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA), into the studio. From wrangling a six-foot-seven passenger mid-flight to wrangling billion-dollar contracts at the bargaining table, Sara brings stories, laughs, and powerful truths about the airline industry you won’t…

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179. What Happened to Those “Hard Days Off” You Promised Me? 59:29

3M ago59:29

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Dylan and Max connect from hotel rooms across the West, with Max prepping for his Cub camping trip to Idaho and Dylan testing out foam ear tips for his ProFlight headset (link in the show notes). In the Mailbag, listeners weigh in on commuting trade-offs, a gear-down hydraulic improvisation involving bottled water, and flying under Bravo airspace w…

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179. What Happened to Those "Hard Days Off" You Promised Me? 59:29

3M ago59:29

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Dylan and Max connect from hotel rooms across the West, with Max prepping for his Cub camping trip to Idaho and Dylan testing out foam ear tips for his ProFlight headset (link in the show notes). In the Mailbag, listeners weigh in on commuting trade-offs, a gear-down hydraulic improvisation involving bottled water, and flying under Bravo airspace w…

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From Overhead Bin Battles to Travel Tales: Flight Attendant Confessions 1:13:26

3M ago1:13:26

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Talk to us! Leave us a message, or ask a question? 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 hone…

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Disability Life Admin and Interactions in Public With Hannah Deakin 35:26

3M ago35:26

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In this episode of I’m Disabled… So What?!, Lauren and Heather are reunited and joined by disability advocate and writer Hannah Deakin for an honest and deeply relatable chat. They dive into the overwhelming world of disability life admin, from medical forms and benefit assessments to the mental toll of constantly proving your needs. But the conver…