Best Allied Siding And Windows Podcasts (2025)

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Hi-Jinx in Havana - Ex Cabin Crew getting up to mischief in Cuba! 26:02

4d ago26:02

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Lots of Flight Attendants move on to different careers in the Emergency Services. The skills acquired in cabin crew training are transferable to the ambulance service, fire service and police. But it's tricky giving up that lifestyle of travelling the world and having fun 5,000 miles away with like minded people. Today's story comes from someone wh…

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An Interview with an Airport Armed Police Officer 38:21

11d ago38:21

38:21

In today's episode, we take a peak behind the scenes with the armed police at London Heathrow Airport. How much action do these officers see? How do they train for such extreme events? Ex Sergeant Mark Dolce speaks with The Red Eye Podcast, telling us his incredible stories of his years as a Sergeant of the armed police at Heathrow. From daring run…

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The Man in the Window - An Aviation Disaster Story 26:38

18d ago26:38

26:38

On June 10th 1990. Captain Tim Lancaster took off from Birmingham Airport to Malaga, when he reached 17,000ft, the window blew out and he got sucked out with it. Cabin Crew member Nigel Ogden, along with Chief Steward John Heward and flight attendant Simon Rogers held on to their captain's legs and refused to let go. First Officer Alastair Aitchiso…

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The Mile High Clap Trap 27:55

25d ago27:55

27:55

Some cabin crew have a reputation, some are good reputations but some are not... There are a few of the "players" out there, straight male flight attendants who are spoiled for choice when it comes to layover lays! But if you're going to experience the life of the philandering flight attendant then you need to be honest, you need to be open and you…

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Loose Lemurs and the Vomit Comet 29:45

1M ago29:45

29:45

Flying internationally, alone with 2 children under 3 is stressful enough. But when you also have to deal with stomach bugs and loose animals in the cabin - it can push you over the edge! On today's episode of the podcast, we hear the true story from a passenger that had to experience this absolute chaos on a flight to Australia. And who thought th…

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An Interview with Charlotte Crocker - Talking about Mental Health in the Aviation Industry 26:42

1M ago26:42

26:42

Trigger Warning - On today's episode, we discuss mental health issues and suicide. Whilst we don't go into details about any particular occurance, it may be triggering for some. We're talking to Charlotte Crocker, who delivers Wellbeing, Mental Health & Suicide Prevention training within the aviation industry. Former cabin crew, she flew for 12 yea…

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The Critical Companion - Cabin Crew has a nightmare trip! 31:59

2M ago31:59

31:59

One of the perks of flying is the free (well, you pay the tax) flights you get. And when you are a flight attendant or pilot, you can take someone with you on one of your layovers. So what if you've just started dating a guy, he's hot but he's a bit of a grump... would you risk taking him on a trip? What if he causes a scene and you lose your conce…

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The San Franciscan Shoe Stealer - Passengers behaving erratically! 26:54

2M ago26:54

26:54

We love a good "passenger doing strange things" story at The Red Eye, it's amazing how many of them we get! But this one was a first for us... On a flight, when a passenger mixes medication with alcohol, the cabin crew often end up dealing with a person not in their right mind. Sometimes things get scary, and sometimes it's just plain bizarre! Musi…

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An Accidental Author - From Cabin Crew to Published Writer 35:58

2M ago35:58

35:58

In today's episode, we hear the true story of how a staff travel disaster led our very own Author Kaylie Kay down her true path of creativity! Kaylie has been an international flight attendant for over 25 years, and never saw herself doing anything else! But when a passenger told her that she should do something creative she started thinking about …

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Headbutts and Rebuttals - A dangerous passenger causes chaos for the crew 26:39

2M ago26:39

26:39

Cabin crew and pilots deal with all sorts of issues every day. But one you don't want to deal with are dangerous passengers who cause a threat to the crew, passengers or aircraft. In today's true story, we hear about a passenger who was out for causing trouble, and for the Captain, it caused him injury! Music Credits for Headbutts and Rebuttals Coo…

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An Interview with Jay Robert from A Fly Guy's Cabin Crew Lounge 38:19

2M ago38:19

38:19

What an exclusive we have today for you! We're talking with Jay Robert, better known to the aviation world as A Fly Guy is a global voice for cabin crew, aviation lovers, and frequent flyers alike. With a combined social media following of over 1.5 million across his flagship Facebook page A Fly Guy’s Cabin Crew Lounge and Instagram accounts @TheCr…

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Hostage in Havana Part 3 - WIll out Pilots escape Cuba? 30:09

3M ago30:09

30:09

It's the final installment of Hostage in Havana! The pilot's have escaped captivity but will they be followed? Will they get home? And how? We know the aviation industry is exciting but this layover story might be too much! Music Credits for Hostage in Havana Part 3 Son Montuno - Music by Julius H. from Pixabay El Gavilan - Quincas Moreira Sharp Se…

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Hostage in Havana Part 2 27:12

3M ago27:12

27:12

After last week's episode, we return to Havana to find out what is going on with the pilot's and their dramas! Is Ed having a heart attack? Can Tom get them out of the hospital? Music Credits for Hostage in Havana Part 2 Son Montuno - Music by Julius H. from Pixabay El Gavilan - Quincas Moreira Sharp Senses - Ugonna Onyekwe Sombre Trio 2 - Music by…

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Hostage in Havana Part 1 24:39

3M ago24:39

24:39

Some stories are too epic for just one episode. And when the pilot who donated this story told us his tale, we knew this would have to be an epic 3 part series! We hear the true story of a trip to Havana, where all 3 pilots end up in different disasters! We have kidnappings, we have hostage situations, we have medical emergencies and escapes from t…

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An Interview with a Gate Agent: Bret Christo 30:18

3M ago30:18

30:18

We often get to hear the stories of cabin crew, pilots, passengers and their antics. So today's episode is a real treat! We are chatting to Bret Christo who was a gate agent in the USA for many years. He has some incredible stories of passenger who don't even make it to the flight before causing trouble! Music Credits for this epsiode: A Girl From …

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High Flying Fashionistas - Sometimes it pays to be the friendliest flight attendant! 27:53

4M ago27:53

27:53

Being nice is a big part of the job as cabin crew. No sour pusses do well in the air with the passengers! But some flight attendants go out of their way to make sure every passenger gets off that flight feeling like they had the best experience possible. It just feels good to make other people feel special! The donor of this story has always gone t…

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Mile High Mess and Misunderstanding 24:13

4M ago24:13

24:13

Learning to work around cultural differences is a big part of the job as cabin crew. When you meet passengers from all over the world in your job, you learn how different and diverse the human race is! But it can lead to confusion as well... both for the passengers and the flight attendants! In today's episode, we hear the true story about a flight…

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A Pilot's Perspective 24:52

4M ago24:52

24:52

During the flight, most flight attendants love to visit the flight deck. They get to see the world from a different perspective and chat to pilots. They get to see the pilots at work, reading maps, twiddling knobs and chatting to the ground. It's fascinating! Even if most of us don't understand what they are doing. But it's rare for the pilots to s…

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Love is in the Air - Finding love in the Aviation Industry! 35:42

4M ago35:42

35:42

For today's special Valentine's Day episode, we are speaking to three couples who found love in the air! Because when you mix pilots, flight attendants, passengers, cupid and some meet cutes - you get LOVE IN THE AIR MAGIC! Thank you to Rob Reider, you can find his voiceover work at https://www.robreidervoice.com/ Music Credits for Love is the Air …

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The Botched Bronzer Bungle - A Passenger causes Trouble in the Airplane Toilet... 27:27

5M ago27:27

27:27

We're back with another crazy passenger story, and of course they have been drinking and taking sleeping tablets! Why do passengers keep doing this?! When a cabin crew member suspects the passenger in the toilet might be in a spot of trouble, they open the door to find the hilarious antics of a passenger who got high.... Music Credits for The Botch…

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Dizzy in the Desert - A Drunken Layover goes Wrong! 26:07

5M ago26:07

26:07

This story is another of my own... and not one I'm hugely proud of! The trouble is, when I'm surrounded by a group of fun flight attendants, in an exotic location, and we've had a few drinks, I get carried away and usually end up causing mischief! So when I found myself in Las Vegas with a very fun crew on a layover, I ended up causing myself some …

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Decompressed - An air disaster story 26:40

5M ago26:40

26:40

This episode mentions an air disaster, and if you are someone who might be affected by this, we just want to warn you. There are no graphic details but we appreciate that people can be impacted in different ways. After the tragic Helios Airways incident in 2005, the aviation industry was shook by how such an accident could occur. It left many air c…

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A Flight Attendants Revenge - Cheating Pilots have no chance when the crew discover their secret 26:09

5M ago26:09

26:09

As with every job, there are some good ones, and some not so good ones... So it goes with pilots and cabin crew too. Because when your lifestyle takes you all around the world to exotic locations, with beautiful, exciting people for you to get really close to in just a few days, the temptation is there to perhaps not be the best boyfriend or girlfr…

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A Saucy Proposition - When a Drunken Celebrity Passenger takes his chance... 26:44

6M ago26:44

26:44

We all have that one celebrity crush that we've had since we were young, and if you ever got the chance to meet them then you may just melt on the spot! When the donor for this story got to meet their idol, when they were cabin crew in the first class cabin and they stepped onboard as a passenger, it went much better, and much worse than they ever …

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Ally & Kaylie talk about New Years in aviation 31:55

6M ago31:55

31:55

On today's special episode of the podcast, Ally and Kaylie chat about their first year making The Red Eye, reminisce about New Years trips as cabin crew and the shenanigans that usually occurs, and talk about their hopes for the next year! Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number Our first book of manuscripts from the …

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A Christmas Flight to Remember 27:53

6M ago27:53

27:53

Cabin crew know that, when they do this job, you're going to be away for the big events. Holidays, Birthdays, Weddings. But they also try and make the most of the times they are away. Today's episode is one of my own stories. About the Christmas I spent in Johannesburg. I was sad when I heard I was flying over Christmas, and that it was a short lay…

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An Interview with Karen McLeod - British Airways in the 90's and Naughties! 40:35

6M ago40:35

40:35

In today's episode, we talk with ex British Airways Cabin Crew member, Karen Mcleod. Karen has recently released a book called Lifting Off. Telling all about her life in the airline industry and the struggles she faced as a gay woman. Karen McLeod is a writer, comic performer, creative writing tutor and writer-in-residence at Bookseller Crow booksh…

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A Flushing Fiasco - The Woes of an Aircraft Toilet.... 26:13

6M ago26:13

26:13

There are urban legends of passenger mishaps that circulate the aviation community. Flight attendants tell tales of events that are sometimes unbelievable, and all absolutely hilarious! Today's true story was donated to us by a very funny cabin crew member who is a firm favourite amongst his colleagues for being the best storyteller, so I hope we '…

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Flight Attendants Locked Up - Penny's Bay Part Two 23:33

7M ago23:33

23:33

In todays episode, we continue the true story of a group of flight attendants who were forced to quarantine in one of the most strictest facilities in Hong Kong during the Covid-19 Pandemic. The aviation industry took a huge hit during those times, and cabin crew risked being locked up in a foreign country, just for being close to someone who had t…

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Flight Attendants Locked Up - Penny's Bay Part One 26:05

7M ago26:05

26:05

The covid pandemic dramatically changed the aviation industry. Seemingly overnight, planes were grounded, cabin crew were put on furlough and the world was shut down. Over time, some planes were able to fly again, frequently with no passengers, just cargo, and seats full of PPE. Flight attendants and pilots having to do 24 hours shifts or quarantin…

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Carry On Keith 28:06

7M ago28:06

28:06

When cabin crew take companions away on a trip, you want them to behave well! But what if the other crew don't behave so well...? On today's episode we hear the true story of a flight attendant who took away their mum on a lovely little 3 night trip to St Lucia, only for her mother to get the full "crazy crew on a layover" experience! What would yo…

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Karma in the Clouds 27:52

7M ago27:52

27:52

Cabin get the opportunity to experience some crazy things. You'll be gifted treats in the air by passengers, from beauty products to tickets to a premiere! Today we hear the true story from a flight attendant who was gifted a seat at the premiere of one of the top shows in Las Vegas, and when she got to know the person who treated her a little bett…

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Eyes Wide Open 28:07

8M ago28:07

28:07

Not all cabin crew are in their 20's, young, free and single. A lot fo flight attendants have grown up with the airline. Started at 21 and still flying well into their 50's and longer. So today's episode is the true story about an older woman, who has the passion of her younger days reignited on a layover in Shanghai. Julie Margot is a notorious cr…

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Phantom on the Fifteenth Floor 26:06

8M ago26:06

26:06

It may be the spooky season, but in some hotels around the world, the hauntings happen all year round! In this episode, we combine a few stories that have been donated to us by cabin crew. Tales of ghosts, haunted pictures, infamous rooms and sleep paralysis! When you're a flight attendant, you don't get to choose the hotel you stay in, so you're a…

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Lucked Out 26:26

8M ago26:26

26:26

We've all been there. Accidentally leaving your hotel room without your room key. But when you leave your room without your key, and without any clothes on... It turns into your worst nightmare! In this episode, we hear the true story about a pilot who finds himself in a sticky situation. How will he get back into his room without being seen?! Will…

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Vegas Can Break Anyone 26:08

8M ago26:08

26:08

When you are a young, carefree, brand new cabin crew member, you are full of the dreams and excitement that come with the job. Getting to explore the world whilst someone else pays you for the pleasure is a dream come true! But you are at work. And it's easy to forget that when you're in an exciting destination and a wild night of fun in Las Vegas …

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The Sh*ttest Job in the World 23:03

9M ago23:03

23:03

Being a flight attendant isn't for everyone... long hours, difficult customers and occasionally having deal with another human's bodily fluids. In today's true story, we hear about the many ways that someone can be put right off the job! Music Credits for The Sh*ttest Job in the World Happy Guitar - Music by JUAN CARLOS MOYANO MUÑOZ from Pixabay In…

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In Flight Therapy 27:01

9M ago27:01

27:01

When a passenger's world has fallen apart, and she needs a mid flight therapist on the long flight home, the crew step in... Flight Attendants are trained for many roles in the air. One role that they're not officially trained for, but are frequently asked to perform, is the role of therapist. because when passengers (and crew) board that plane, th…

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Good Time Gary 24:20

9M ago24:20

24:20

At every airline, there seems to be a "Good Time Gary". The person you can 100% rely on for a good time on a trip. And if Good Time Gary is a highly respected Captain, who had gotten away with high jinx for his whole career, he might sometimes forget how to behave in every situation, and land himself in hot water... Music Credits for Good Time Gary…

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Big Trouble in the Aisles 23:07

9M ago23:07

23:07

Cabin crew are trained for all eventualities in the air. Fire, Medicals, Restraints... We hope that we never have to use these skills but every so often we do. But what happens when you need to restrain 250lbs of pure muscle and you have an all female crew with no match for size? In todays episode of The Red Eye Podcast, we hear the true story of a…

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Sky High and Soaked 27:53

9M ago27:53

27:53

We've talked about the risks of mixing medication and alcohol when flying as a passenger before. For some reason, the combination always ends up with someone getting naked or doing something completely outrageous! On today's episode, we tell the true story of a passenger with a fear of flying, who resorts to prescription medication and booze to eas…

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Mile High Proposal 23:35

10M ago23:35

23:35

It may be a fantasy for many, because you may find that a lot of flight attendants have a story about the time they were propositioned on a flight. Been slipped a number as the passengers disembark, had a love note written on a sick bag or brazenly been asked to visit the bathrooms mid-flight. On this episode of The Red Eye Podcast, we hear the tru…

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Mountains Out of Mobiles 26:21

10M ago26:21

26:21

There are many seemingly strange drills that cabin crew have to train for, so they're ready to face any danger in the air (or the ground). Many of them we hope we don't have to use, but occasionally we do! This is the story of the Least Risk Bomb Location. The place on the aircraft where an explosive device can be placed, the spot on the plane that…

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Unwanted Emissions in the Aisle 23:49

10M ago23:49

23:49

The life of a flight attendant is one that can be full of new experiences. A lot of people thrive on this! But not everyone is excited to be out of their comfort zones. Their anxiety is there to keep them safe, but what happens when you push those boundaries and end up wishing you hadn't... On this episode of The Red Eye podcast, we tell the outrag…

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From Clouds to Concerts 23:49

10M ago23:49

23:49

What happens when you meet your absolute favourite celebrity or band. The one who has affected you so deeply from an early age and they don't even know it! They say not to meet your heroes, but as a flight attendant, it can part of the job! In today's episode, we hear the true story of a UB40 mega fan, who happened to have them on their flight home…

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An Interview with Autumn Carolyn 33:29

11M ago33:29

33:29

In today's episode, we talk to ex flight attendant Autumn Carolyn. Autumn was injured unexpectedly on a flight, and little did he know it would be career ending. So what does a flight attendant do when their wings have been clipped without notice. Autumn tells us all, and shares some great stories of her time in the air too! Autumn Carolynn is a tr…

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Flying into a War Zone 25:51

11M ago25:51

25:51

When you fly to a destination every week of your life, there may come a time that you fly into a country that is about to experience tragedy, natural disasters, or maybe even war. What happens when you are a flight attendant, and a stuck in a country at war? We find out today, with the true story of a crew that land in Tel Aviv expecting a relaxing…

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Happy Ending 27:53

11M ago27:53

27:53

When you are brand new cabin crew, you are so excited to get out into the world and experience all the opportunities that are on offer as an International Flight Attendant. But sometimes, not all those experiences are quite what they expect... In today's episode, we hear the true story of a new crew member's first trip to Delhi, where she is excite…

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Road Trip Roulette 23:51

11M ago23:51

23:51

One of the perks of being a flight attendant is the Staff Travel benefits! Whereas you’d normally pay sometimes over £1000 for a flight ticket, a Cabin Crew member, or someone who just works for the industry, can get a ticket for standby Travel for around £150! in fact, when I first started it was £26 and that included a free upgrade to 1st class! …

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Hit by a Truck 27:37

12M ago27:37

27:37

This has got to be one of the funniest true stories we've had to date! The tale of a flight attendant, on a layover in Japan. Where karaoke, toxically strong drinks and flight crews from all over the world collide! Hear about the magical land of Narita. Famous for it's karaoke and influx of flight crews. Jet lag means the crew are full of energy at…

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