Best Nonrev Podcasts (2026)

Ever think about the firsts that shape a career? In this episode, we’re taking a nostalgic stroll down memory lane and talking about the moments that made us who we are as flight attendants. From first trips and first layovers to the early chaos, nerves, and excitement that come with being brand new, we’re reflecting on why—despite the complaining—…

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#243 "Grounded Duties: The Less Glamorous Airport Jobs" 49:29

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Return of the Non-Rev Lounge: 2026 Kickoff and Airline Jobs Discussion Monique and Tyler return to the Non-Rev Lounge podcast to kick off 2026, reflecting on five years of podcasting, holiday travels, and the excitement of listener feedback. They discuss their recent travel experiences, challenges of airline travel around the holidays, and share ad…

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What Passengers Hate About Flight Attendants 42:05

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In this episode, we decided to flip the script a bit. You hear us complain about passengers all the time—on the podcast, on the jumpseat, in the galley, everywhere. So today, we handed the mic to you: the passengers. We asked what flight attendants do that drives you nuts, and wow… you did not hold back. From safety announcements you swear are unin…

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Sad Portal Entries // Weekly Recap 50:14

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Connor and Ace give you the weekly recap, including 3 (technically 4) very sad portal entries and the Catsketball team games

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#242 Adventures with Kelsey and Nicole: Mongolia and Anchorage Edition 1:18:39

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Non-Rev Adventures: From Mongolia to Anchorage – Gate Agent Etiquette In this episode, Kelsey, Nicole, and Tyler discuss their recent travels and experiences as airline employees. They delve into their career backgrounds, and Nicole shares insights from her previous job in global operations, including process simulations and passenger recovery. The…

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Flight Attendant Holiday Traditions & The Best Christmas Markets in Europe 42:46

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In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the chaos, comfort, and absolute craziness of spending the holidays as flight attendants—and we brought two of our favorite people along for the ride. We’re joined by our friends and fellow crew members, Bre ane Caleb, who have somehow managed to turn missed holidays, graveyard-view hotel rooms, and gran…

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Most Eventful Signing Day We've Seen // Weekly Recap 49:59

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Connor and Ace cover the most newsworthy signing day that we've seen in quite some time, perhaps ever.

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Klein In, Klieman's Goodbye 58:07

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Connor and Ace talk about the shocking (and positive) news for K-State athletics, and specifically the coaching news for the football team

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#241 "Exploring Africa: A Journey with Tyler and Jake" 32:50

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Our African Safari Adventure: Tyler and Jake's Memorable Trip In this episode of the Non Rev Lounge, host Tyler and his son Jake discuss their recent family trip to Africa. They recount their exciting safari experiences, including close encounters with elephants and witnessing a leopard drag a zebra up a tree. They also talk about staying at the Bl…

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Colorado Recap: Forgettable Top To Bottom 48:32

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Connor and Ace go over the forgettable victory over Colorado in the snow

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Colorado Preview: Hoping For A Good Senior Sendoff 41:48

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Connor and Ace preview the last regular season game of the football season for K-State up against Colorado

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Is Flying Standby Worth It? Our Favorite Nonrev Adventures 29:56

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Ever wonder what it’s like to fly the skies on a whim, hopscotching from one city (or country!) to another without a confirmed seat in sight? In this episode, we’re diving deep into the wild, wonderful world of non-rev adventures — the ultimate flight attendant perk. From unexpected detours to last-minute jaunts across the globe, we’re sharing our …

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#240 Ok We Will Do ONE More. Tyler Takes Seven NonRevs To South Africa 1:20:41

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Adventures in Africa: A Journey of Safaris and Family Memories In this episode of the Non-Rev Lounge, Monique and Tyler discuss their recent trip to Africa, reflecting on their experiences since their emotional last episode, Lara's Retirement, and their grandmother's passing. They bring on a special guest, Kim, to share insights about their African…

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Utah Recap: Scathing Critiques Of Everyone 51:52

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Connor and Ace recap one of the most painful losses in the history of the show just by sheer magnitude, a stark reversal from their initial expectations

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Rocky Start, Better Finish // Weekly Recap 47:16

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Connor and Ace recap the previous week in K-State sports, which admittedly got off to a very rocky start

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Utah Preview: Things Might Get Ugly 42:39

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Connor and Ace are not optimistic for this upcoming matchup

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Oklahoma State Recap: All Awful Everything 38:38

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Icky.

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Near Perfect Week (one stinker though) // Weekly Recap 52:14

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Connor and Ace go over some major ranked victories, a sweaty couple of victories and one massive MASSIVE disappointing result

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Oklahoma State Preview: Stinkbowl 39:32

2M ago39:32

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Connor and Ace go over the Oklahoma State team for the matchup this coming weekend.

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From Combat Boots to Cabin Crew with Keturah Johnson 49:58

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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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Hot Catsketball Starts and International Cats // Weekly Recap 1:03:59

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Connor and Ace talk about the one of the busiest weeks of the year: new commits, new seasons, and some big performances all this week

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Oil Money Wins: Tech Recap 31:54

2M ago31:54

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Connor and Ace vent their frustrations with how this game went, of which there are several

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End Of One, Start Another 2 // Weekly Recap 54:14

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Connor and Ace recap the end of the soccer season, the start of the 2 catsketball seasons and the volleycats

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Texas Tech Preview: Humble Cats vs. Oil Goliath 51:20

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Connor and Ace give the preview for the best team that oil money can buy and talk about the Cats' chances against them

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Airplane Etiquette: The Unspoken Rules of Flying 41:37

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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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Another Sunflower Beatdown, KU Recap, 17 Straight (We're Laughing) 49:36

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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA *inhales* HAHAHAHAHAHA

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Cats Around The Corner // Weekly Recap 39:02

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Connor and Ace build up to the Catsketball teams as well as talk about the soccer and volleycats

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Sunflower Showdown Preview: Our Mental Needs A W 1:00:35

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Connor and Ace go over the moral imperative that is defeating KU in football

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#1 Cats in the Country (Per Our Estimates) // Weekly Recap 44:18

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Connor and Ace give you the recap of the previous week in K-State sports, including a top recruiting class in the nation and new TV schedule announcements

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TCU Recap: One True Purple Team 54:47

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Connor and Ace are finally celebrating another conference victory, and a relatively impressive one to boot.

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Jet Lag 101: The Flight Attendant Survival Guide 37:50

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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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A Week Of 3-2s... Which Hey We'll Take // Weekly Recap 33:03

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Connor and Ace recap the previous week in the nonrevenue sports, which actually is a pretty solid little week

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TCU Preview: Just Have Fun, I Suppose 50:47

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Connor and Ace give the scouting report for the TCU game

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Baylor Recap: Brother PLEASE 27:25

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Connor and Ace are in a lot of pain because of Baylor

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Baylor Preview: Early Window Dreaming 1:07:45

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Connor and Ace give the preview for the Baylor Bears this coming week and have an absolute blast doing so

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#239 An Emotional Goodbye To Two Special Ladies 1:31:00

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Final Episode: Lara's Podcast Retirement & Memorable Non-Rev Journeys In this episode, the hosts reflect on the positive impact of adding extra production time to their episodes. They discuss humorous ideas for wearing themed shirts inspired by viral trends and amusing t-shirt exchanges. They highlight memorable moments from past trips, including t…

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Same Wings, Different Worlds: Life as a Regional Flight Attendant 36:00

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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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UCF Recap: You See, Finally A Dub! 51:05

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Connor and Ace give the recap for the long-awaited first K-State game victory on the year... and man it feels great to actually get it done.

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VolleyCats On The Rise! // Weekly Recap 22:54

3M ago22:54

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Connor and Ace recap the previous nonrev week, including a borderline ranked team

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UCF Preview: Are We at the Floor? 55:52

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Connor and Ace give you the preview for the UCF game this weekend

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#238 The Zed Primer Himself, John and Lisa Teach Us How to Zed and More 1:17:37

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Navigating Non-Rev Travel: Insightful Stories and Pro Tips with John and Lisa In this episode, John and Lisa share their captivating experiences and expert advice on non-rev travel, featuring their adventurous journeys, including attending Dork Fest and the Cape of Good Hope. They delve into John's blog, Fly Run Fun, which chronicles his unique tra…

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Another Good NonRev Week For Us // Weekly Recap 31:27

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Connor and Ace are here to give you the previous week in K-State sports: golf, volleycats and soccer all together now!

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#237 The Moto Art Experience: With Tim and Dave 44:32

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Aviation History and Plane Spotting at MotoArt In this episode of the Non Rev Lounge, Laura and Tyler broadcast live from MotoArt in Torrance, California. They are joined by Tim, who has a background in aviation media engineering and is closely associated with MotoArt's unique projects. Throughout the episode, they discuss the recycling of aircraft…

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Ask The Audience: What’s Your Biggest 'Hot Take' About Flying? 35:56

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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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Arizona Recap: Bad! 30:07

4M ago30:07

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Arizona recap where Connor talks about K-State being bad :(

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Zona Preview: Battle for the Scratching Post Continues 58:10

4M ago58:10

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Connor and Ace give the preview for the Friday Night Lights game against Arizona

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#236 Dave, Laura's husband talks about Family-Travel, and Giving Great Service to A Stripper Going to Vegas. 50:42

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Flight Attendant Dave has his own LA to Vegas moment and shares even more. In this engaging episode, hosts Tyler and Laura introduce their guest, David—Laura's husband and a seasoned flight attendant with 41 years of experience. The trio discusses David's long career in aviation, his early days in the industry, and his unique insights on life both …