Breaking Sterile

Matthew & Cody
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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.com Opinions are our own and do not reflect the views or endorsements of our employer.  P.S. we love our day jobs!

  1. 18 июн.

    Will You Be Able to Drag Me Down the Aisle? Hair Clings, Bald Spots, and that Stepford Smile!

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Breaking Sterile, flight attendants Matthew and Cody recount the chaos of trips that implode faster than a middle seat recline and the joy of wrestling with new text-based scheduling tech. They trade wild anecdotes: Cody’s apartment turned indoor pool and Matthew’s brave admission that he camouflages his bald spot with a hair-thickening elixir while serving drinks. The hosts tackle real industry headaches, from treacherous Aspen approaches that make you pray to the wing gods and to whether flight attendants should face yearly physicals like pilots. They get sincere too, reading a moving letter from a passenger with severe flight anxiety and debating the correct protocol for consoling a child on their first airborne adventure. The episode lands as a hilarious, honest peek behind the curtain where safety demos end, and genuine exhaustion, compassion, and absurdity begin. Support the show Need someone to talk to? @th.air.apy is a great resource for Flight Attendant mental health.  Award-winning nonprofit | Peer support text line Text CREW → 833-532-1096 (SMS/WhatsApp)https://www.instagram.com/th.air.apy/ (Also, if your airline has EAP or EAP through your Union - AFA has a really strong EAP - they are a great resource as well)

    31 мин.

  2. 21 мая

    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 room like the high-fashion vault in The Devil Wears Prada, snagging a sand-free tote bag before venturing out to the beach. Despite his intense hatred for the ocean, Matthew braves the water for an hour strictly because he is counting on Cody to act as his personal lifeguard. The layover eventually wraps up back at the Denver airport at 6:00 a.m. Support the show Need someone to talk to? @th.air.apy is a great resource for Flight Attendant mental health.  Award-winning nonprofit | Peer support text line Text CREW → 833-532-1096 (SMS/WhatsApp)https://www.instagram.com/th.air.apy/ (Also, if your airline has EAP or EAP through your Union - AFA has a really strong EAP - they are a great resource as well)

    26 мин.

  3. 28 апр.

    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 Attendant mental health.  Award-winning nonprofit | Peer support text line Text CREW → 833-532-1096 (SMS/WhatsApp)https://www.instagram.com/th.air.apy/ (Also, if your airline has EAP or EAP through your Union - AFA has a really strong EAP - they are a great resource as well)

    38 мин.

  4. 16 апр.

    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 doing their best at 35,000 feet. Support the show Need someone to talk to? @th.air.apy is a great resource for Flight Attendant mental health.  Award-winning nonprofit | Peer support text line Text CREW → 833-532-1096 (SMS/WhatsApp)https://www.instagram.com/th.air.apy/ (Also, if your airline has EAP or EAP through your Union - AFA has a really strong EAP - they are a great resource as well)

    27 мин.

  5. 23 мар.

    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 resource for Flight Attendant mental health.  Award-winning nonprofit | Peer support text line Text CREW → 833-532-1096 (SMS/WhatsApp)https://www.instagram.com/th.air.apy/ (Also, if your airline has EAP or EAP through your Union - AFA has a really strong EAP - they are a great resource as well)

    28 мин.

  6. 16 мар.

    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. Support the show Need someone to talk to? @th.air.apy is a great resource for Flight Attendant mental health.  Award-winning nonprofit | Peer support text line Text CREW → 833-532-1096 (SMS/WhatsApp)https://www.instagram.com/th.air.apy/ (Also, if your airline has EAP or EAP through your Union - AFA has a really strong EAP - they are a great resource as well)

    31 мин.

  7. 9 мар.

    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, and human, this episode reminds you that beneath every uniform is a real person doing their best at 35,000 feet. Support the show Need someone to talk to? @th.air.apy is a great resource for Flight Attendant mental health.  Award-winning nonprofit | Peer support text line Text CREW → 833-532-1096 (SMS/WhatsApp)https://www.instagram.com/th.air.apy/ (Also, if your airline has EAP or EAP through your Union - AFA has a really strong EAP - they are a great resource as well)

    32 мин.

  8. 2 мар.

    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 resource for Flight Attendant mental health.  Award-winning nonprofit | Peer support text line Text CREW → 833-532-1096 (SMS/WhatsApp)https://www.instagram.com/th.air.apy/ (Also, if your airline has EAP or EAP through your Union - AFA has a really strong EAP - they are a great resource as well)

    35 мин.
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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.com Opinions 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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  • Автор
    Matthew & Cody
  • Годы выхода
    2025 - 2026
  • Выпуски
    18
  • Ограничения
    С ненормативной лексикой
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    © 2026 @ 2026 Breaking Sterile
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    Breaking Sterile

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