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by Matthew & Cody
A storytelling podcast about flight attendants working for a major American international airline. Professionalism is the baseline. Humanity is what actually gets us through the day. breakingsterile@breakingsterile.comOpinions are our own and do not reflect the views or endorsements of our employer. P.S. we love our day jobs!
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- 2 weeks ago25 min
Adjoining Suites & Ocean Paranoia: A Breaking Sterile Maui Layover
Send us Fan Mail Note: A slightly different episode this week as we tried something new…After returning from a two-week vacation, Cody kicks off his workday with a McDonald's breakfast and a mildly infuriating tech meltdown over the dreaded "spinning wheel of death". Once the duo escapes their pre-flight computer woes and actually makes it to Maui, they celebrate scoring adjoining hotel suites before heading down to raid the beach gear closet. Matthew enthusiastically treats this hotel supply...
- Apr 28, 202638 min
Cody's Birthday: Demo Fails, Door Drills & Bid-Day Bedlam
Send us Fan Mail Cody and Matthew reminisce about an all-you-can-eat birthday dinner, gripe about bidding chaos, and unpack what really happens behind the safety announcements — from safety demo auditions (Matt got the gig, Cody got the Super Bowl commercial!) to the realities of ditching. Listen to a candid, funny look at the human side of flight attendants keeping calm while everything else unravels. Support the show Need someone to talk to? @th.air.apy is a great resource for Flight Atte...
- Apr 16, 202627 min
Merge Mania at 35,000 ft: When Airlines Hook Up — Fuel, Feels & Friendly Crews
Send us Fan Mail This episode explores identity — who we think we are versus how others see us — through the lens of life in the sky. Matt and Cody touch on nostalgia for the “golden age” of flying, personal glow-ups, and how changing careers forced Matt to confront external judgment. They offer honest advice about breathing through stress, earning the crew’s trust, and choosing a job because it makes you happy. Warm, funny, and reflective — a reminder that behind every uniform is a person do...
- Mar 23, 202627 min
Jet-Lagged, Power Outages, and Loving the Cheesesteak
Send us Fan Mail Matthew and Cody stumble through jet lag and questionable airport infrastructure like it's an extreme sport — spoiler: the trains lose. They trade layover love (Reading Terminal Market) and layover loathing (hotel jail, Houston PTSD) while confessing terrible passenger pet peeves. The episode ends with a shoutout to a potential Emmy-winning pool buddy, and an open call for listeners' chaotic airline stories. Support the show Need someone to talk to? @th.air.apy is a great res...
- Mar 16, 202630 min
Denver Chats: Babies, Bassinets, Tunnels, Turbulence & Regional Life vs. Mainline
Send us Fan Mail Matthew and Cody banter from Denver — debating dream homes (Highlands castle vs. Palm Springs pool), LA celebrity tunnels, and the mystery of rain jackets — then tackle babies on planes (bassinet mishaps, ear-popping hacks, and MacGyver bottle-warming), and cheerfully compare regional vs. mainline life (smaller planes, busy schedules, etc...). They wrap by requesting for listener crew stories to fuel Season Two — because life at 35,000 feet is equal parts chaos and charm. Sup...
- Mar 9, 202632 min
Outfit Overload, Wonder Woman, and the Single Flight Attendant’s Guide to Not Dating in Every Port — Plus a Viral Taxiway Evacuation Reaction
Send us Fan Mail Join Matthew and Cody on Breaking Sterile as they trade travel stories, wardrobe obsessions, and the weird realities of life as flight attendants. They dig into commuting rituals, dating while living out of a suitcase, and the loneliness and unexpected joys of overnights. The hosts also react to a viral LA taxiway evacuation video—calling out passengers who grab luggage during emergencies and praising the calm professionalism of crews who keep everyone safe. Honest, funny, an...
- Mar 2, 202634 min
Human Moments Above the Clouds: Care, Crew, and Courtesy at 35,000 Feet
Send us Fan Mail Matthew and Cody chat about life as flight attendants, airport food and prices, and memories from training, layovers, and passenger rifling through galley items. A medical incident involving sedative medication prompts a conversation about flight attendants as first responders and the emotional toll of handling onboard emergencies. Amid practical crew insights, the hosts share lighthearted travel anecdotes. Support the show Need someone to talk to? @th.air.apy is a great reso...
- Feb 22, 202636 min
From Whoppers to Wingtip: Narita, New Year & more Flight Attendant Confessions
Send us Fan Mail Cody recounts his unlikely aviation start at a Burger King in Anchorage and a repeat trip to Narita, touching on Chinese New Year in Japan, unexpected faith moments, and dealing with earthquakes. The episode also tackles flight attendant realities — radiation exposure, uniform complaints (I want sneakers), and airplane restroom etiquette. Support the show Need someone to talk to? @th.air.apy is a great resource for Flight Attendant mental health. Award-winning nonprofit...
About Breaking Sterile
A storytelling podcast about flight attendants working for a major American international airline. Professionalism is the baseline. Humanity is what actually gets us through the day. breakingsterile@breakingsterile.comOpinions are our own and do not reflect the views or endorsements of our employer. P.S. we love our day jobs!
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