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—we really do love this job.

Along the way, we get real about turbulence, crew bonding, passenger moments that stick with you forever, and those times when flying reminds you just how lucky we are to do what we do. If you’ve ever wondered what flight attendants actually think about their jobs—or you just want a heartfelt, funny look behind the galley curtain—this one’s for you.

Episode Highlights:

[0:21] Taking a stroll down memory lane and why we’re talking about flight attendant “firsts”
[1:00] Catching up on recent flying, vacations, and the irony of jet lag
[3:24] Drew’s very first flight as a flight attendant—and being thrown into the deep end
[5:53] Rich’s IOE chaos and realizing this career might always be a little unhinged
[7:44] First real working trips, baby buses, and why some airplanes feel like home
[10:23] Our first truly scary turbulence stories and why we nag about seatbelts
[15:58] Passenger interactions that remind us we’re part of something bigger
[20:33] First “wow” hotel rooms…and the ones with way too many bunk beds
[22:51] Crew scheduling disasters and saying “no thank you” to a 4 a.m. phone call
[25:57] Using flight benefits to do the impossible—like flying to Japan for lunch
[31:23] The first time we really had to rely on our training
[37:19] The moments that make us think, “God, I love this job”
[39:01] Advice we’d give our first-day flight attendant selves

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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 unintelligible, to overhead bin drama, to call bells, credit card pitches, bad perfume, and everything in between—you told us exactly how you feel, and we’re diving right into it.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a Two Guys episode if we didn’t get sidetracked ranting about our own recent flights, telling wild stories from the aisle, and laughing at the absolutely unbelievable stuff people do at 35,000 feet. And yes—we even squeeze in a round of galley gossip that may or may not involve a cowboy hat, Stampede Week, and a full-on swan dive in an airport arrivals hall. Buckle up… this one gets chaotic.

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Episode Highlights:

[0:02] Opening the conversation: what you hate about flight attendants
[1:22] Drew’s chaotic week: strollers, messes, and aisle-walking mayhem
[4:37] Rich’s “is that the last bag of chips?” galley encounter
[6:00] The guy who straight-up ate Drew’s salad
[7:10] Your complaints begin: announcements no one can understand
[8:54] Half cups of water and why it might be your doing
[10:39] Credit card pitches—love them or hate them
[12:14] Babies in the aisle and why bumps happen
[13:43] Overhead bin accusations: are we lying?
[15:44] Call bells: why we don’t always see them right away
[18:30] Trash collection etiquette and “you missed me!”
[20:03] Peanut allergies and misunderstood “lectures”
[22:01] Handling rude passengers when airlines won’t back us
[23:44] Bag lifting: what we legally can’t do for you
[25:17] Yes, you are interrupting our break in the galley
[27:02] Sweat, perfume, and the reality of polyester at 35,000 feet
[29:41] The gin-and-tonic eyebrow raise—when alcohol becomes a concern
[31:21] Bulkhead bins and why crew bags sometimes go there
[33:27] No photos of the crew—please stop doing that
[34:27] Loud galley talk on night flights: we explain
[35:47] “You ski

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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 granola-bar “Christmas dinners” into some of the most magical traditions we’ve ever experienced.

Together, we talk about the wild layovers that shaped us, the unexpected friendships that kept us sane, and how creating our own traditions—like our now-annual Christmas market trips—has turned some of the hardest moments of the job into the ones we cherish most. Grab your glühwein, buckle in, and get in the holiday spirit with us.

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Episode Highlights:

[2:01] Caleb’s legendary “baby gun” passenger story
[4:22] Bri’s unforgettable mid-flight wetsuit moment
[7:54] How we all randomly met (and re-met) in Budapest
[9:42] Champagne in coach & the accidental birth of a friendship
[12:18] Caleb & Rich trauma-bond on a truly awful layover
[13:44] Holiday layovers from graveyards to granola-bar “dinners”
[15:21] A senior mama turns Fourth of July into pure magic
[17:12] The Christmas dinner that wasn’t free… until it wasn’t
[19:16] How Caleb & Bri started their Christmas market tradition
[20:55] Why slowing down at holiday markets keeps us coming back
[23:04] The first market trip we crashed—Drew becomes obsessed
[25:21] Caleb’s bar-fight scar (and why he earned it)
[26:55] Keeping traditions alive even as seniority shifts
[28:29] This year’s destination reveal: Innsbruck, Austria
[29:58] Why small-town Christmas markets feel like instant community
[31:31] Tips for junior crew spending holidays away from home
[33:22] Drew’s go-to holiday hack: pack your favorite dish for a galley feast
[35:40] BIG announcement: Our 2026 group Christmas market trip
[37:15] Lightning-round cross-check with Caleb & Bri
[41:05] Final thoughts & where to find more behind-the-scenes chaos

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