Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Red Eye
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| Beyond Discretion: A Pilot Pushes the Limit... | 04 Nov 2025 | 00:23:55 | |
On a fog-drenched long-haul flight from London to Shanghai, an exhausted crew is pushed far beyond their limits by a captain who insists on “pressing on.” But as fatigue sets in and tempers fray, whispers of his true motives begin to surface - whispers that lead to a shocking revelation downroute. In this darkly funny and scandalous story of secrets, discretion, and double lives, The Red Eye takes you behind the cockpit door - where not every flight plan is what it seems. Fasten your seatbelt… this one goes way beyond the limits. Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| Ghosts of Flight 401 | 28 Oct 2025 | 00:29:41 | |
Content note: This episode discusses a historical plane crash and may not be suitable for nervous flyers. It’s Halloween week, and The Red Eye is taking you on the most chilling flight in aviation history. In “Ghosts of Flight 401,” we revisit the tragic crash of Eastern Air Lines Flight 401, and the spine-tingling legend that followed. After the L-1011 went down in the Florida Everglades in 1972, something strange began happening in the skies. Flight attendants, pilots, and passengers all reported the same thing: ghostly crew members appearing on other aircraft built with parts salvaged from the wreck. From haunted galleys and vanishing pilots to eerie warnings that saved lives, this is the true story that has become one of aviation’s most famous ghost tales. Whether you’re a flight attendant, frequent flyer, or just love a good paranormal mystery, this episode will keep you on the edge of your jumpseat. Turn up your volume, dim the cabin lights, and join us for a Halloween special you won’t forget... if you dare to listen. Music Credits for Ghosts of 401 Frightmare - Jimena Contreras Sinister - Anno Domini Beats Music by Ievgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Effect by Arunangshu Banerjee from Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| Night Flight Vigilance | 26 Aug 2025 | 00:23:09 | |
As cabin crew are required to be able to react quickly in emergency situations on the aircraft, they are always on the lookout for something out of the ordinary. Whether that is a passenger who has had too much alcohol, a passenger acting suspiciously, someone who may be feeling unwell, or even something wrong with the aircraft. Flight attendants are always vigilant and ready to deal with anything thrown at them. Just perhaps not more than one emergency on the same flight! In today's true story, we hear of one incredible crew member, who helped save the life of not just one person, but perhaps the whole airplane! Music Credits for Nigh Flight Vigilance Sad Moment - Music by Oleg Fedak from Pixabay Cowboy Lullaby - JHS Pedals Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Design by Ally Murphy
Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| The Gift that Bit Back - A Flight Attendant's Horror Story | 19 Aug 2025 | 00:24:54 | |
I'm not even sure where to start with the synopsis of this one.... It's a story so unbelievable that our poor writer has a very questionable search history since researching for this one. A cabin crew member is happy with her glamorous life, and glamorous sugar daddy boyfriend who spoils her with gifts. Until the day she wakes up feeling terrible and makes a horrific discovery. Music Credits for The Gift that Bit Back Desert Caravan - Aaron Kenny Cabron Club Music - Music by Praz Khanal from Pixabay Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Effect by u_vr5icvkppa from Pixabay Sound Design by Ally Murphy Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| An Interview with Sil - a US based Flight Attendant & Urban Search and Rescue First Responder | 12 Aug 2025 | 00:39:09 | |
In today's epsiode, Ally is chatting with US based Flight Attendant, Farm Owner, South African Tour Expert and Urban Search and Rescue First Responder about what it's like to work in the world of Aviation, on top of rescuing people from disasters in cities all over the world! Famous for her Instagram page @wingingitwithsil, Sil shares the fascinating behind the scenes stories of working for a major US based airline. Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| The Liquids Ban - An Aviation Rule Origin Story | 05 Aug 2025 | 00:26:22 | |
It's been nearly 19 years to the day since we have had restrictions on taking liquids through onto the aircraft. Almost 2 decades of decanting our toiletries into small containers, of getting held up because we forgot to empty our water bottles, and countless expensive bottles of perfume have no doubt been confiscated. For pilots and flight attendants, it changed the way we work! Do you remember why though? It's something we are so used to now that many of us don't remember what led us to that place. And it all started in the UK. A local terrorist plot that had consequences worldwide and changed aviation and travel forever. In today's episode of The Red Eye, we have a dramatization of the events of that day. The day that the liquids were banned on planes. Music Credits for The Liquids Ban Ominous & Gloomy - Music by ViraMiller from Pixabay Snowy Peaks pt I - Chris Haugen Yacoby - Schwartzy Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Design by Ally Murphy Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| The Layover Liability - Pilot Mischief! | 29 Jul 2025 | 00:30:28 | |
Most pilots are incredibly upstanding people. They have a very serious job that has taken years of training and discipline. But they do also need to be good with people. Working as a team is crucial for both safety reasons, and for a smooth trip with colleagues when you reach your destination. So when we were told this true story of a pilot causing scandal and upset whilst down route in Jamaica, we couldn't believe that he'd gotten through the recruitment process without someone spotting that he was a total liability! Music Credits for The Layover Liability Relaxing Piano - Music by Clavier Clavier from Pixabay Chill Reggae - Music by Jerome Chauvel from Pixabay Friends and Things - Music by Brotheration Records from Pixabay Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| Cabin Pressure - A Pilot's first, and nearly last flight! | 22 Jul 2025 | 00:23:13 | |
It's crazy when you think about it, but every pilot must have their first ever flight with passengers on. We will never know about it, but up the front that rookie pilot with a handful of flying hours in their pocket will be sweating, nervous and then haul a whopping great aircraft into the air with real live people on it. They suddenly have the lives of lots of people in their hands! Crazy right?! We got the chance to chat with a brave pilot who was surprisingly happy to share his first experience - which was nearly his last! We're very grateful that the mistake was discovered in time, and we bet the passengers are better off being none the wiser! Music Credits for Cabin Pressure The Plan's Working - Cooper Cannell Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Design by Ally Murphy Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| Captain's Last Call | 15 Jul 2025 | 00:24:46 | |
Being an airline pilot comes with lots of perks. Travel, respect, adventure. You may also sometimes get you rpick of where you fly - particularly if it's your last flight before retiring. In today's episode of The Red Eye Podcast, we hear the true story of one captain, who decided to use this privilege... and he had all of the worst crew members he had flown with in mind when doing so! Music Credits for Captain’s Last Call 2 Hearts - Patrick Patrikios Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Effect by kamranbashirb from Pixabay Sound Effect by Julius H. from Pixabay Sound Effect by u_879x48oguz from Pixabay Sound Effect by Alexander Jauk from Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| An Interview with a Failed Parachute Survivor - Justin Davies | 08 Jul 2025 | 00:34:33 | |
TW - Parachute Jump fails! On today's episode of The Red Eye Podcast, we take a slight diversion away from the tales of cabin crew and pilots on board the aircraft, to talk to someone who actively chose to jump out of an airplane! Skydiving is a popular hobby for many who like the thrills and adrenaline rush of jumping, and the incredible views of our beautiful planet as they descend. But what happens when the parachute that is meant to keep you alive as you fall to Earth, fails? We're talking to Justin Davies, who on one of his first solo parachute jumps suffered from a mishap with his canopy, leading him to come crashing down to the ground without a soft landing. Here about what happened on the day, and how he felt when he realised he was going to hit without a parachute! Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| The Roadside Rescue Crew - When Cabin Crew become First Responders off the Aircraft | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:29:39 | |
One of the skills that Flight Attendants spend the most time training for, is the one you don't see very often! And thank goodness. Cabin Crew are trained in dealing with big emergencies, like plane crashes, where there may be multiple casualties. They're also trained in triage and giving emergency medical care for these big incidents. Here at The Red Eye, we hear more stories of the crew using those life-saving skill off the aircraft instead of on it. And this is one of those stories! When 3 crew, headed for a fun trip in LA, become the first on the scene of a major road traffic accident, their emergency skills training kicks in, and they set about saving lives till the paramedics can take over... Music Credits for The Roadside Rescue Crew Despite The Traffic - Wes Hutchinson GTA Type Beat - Dyalla Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Effect by floraphonic from Pixabay Sound Effect by Stylianos Danezis from Pixabay Sound Design by Ally Murphy Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| A Close Shave - A Notorious Pilot gets into Trouble again! | 24 Jun 2025 | 00:23:20 | |
This week we have another "Good Time Gary" story for you! You may remember him from an episode a while back, he was a notorious pilot in one airline who seems to have the most legendary stories that still get told to this day! This story is no different, it's the true story about Gary getting up to his usual mischief in search of a good time, and ends up with 2 wanted, and then unwanted guests in his room that want more than his body... and they don't mind taking revenge when they can't get what they want! Music Credits for A Close Shave Shady Guy - Surf Ninja 3 Lullaby - Cooper Cannell Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Design by Ally Murphy Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| Cargo of Kings | 21 Oct 2025 | 00:26:09 | |
What happens when your “cargo” isn’t boxes or baggage - but a full-grown lion? In this extraordinary episode of The Red Eye, we follow a true story unlike any other: a wildlife conservationist and his beloved lion, Aslan, take to the skies for a once-in-a-lifetime journey across New Zealand. Their mission? To film a high-budget circus-themed commercial in the snowy mountains of Cardrona. But transporting 260 kilos of raw power in a small cargo plane comes with a few… complications. As turbulence hits and nerves unravel in the cockpit, two unsuspecting pilots experience the most unforgettable flight of their careers. Told with heart, humour, and a touch of chaos, Cargo of Kings captures the unbreakable bond between man and lion - and the brave, slightly terrified pilots who made sure they both reached their destination safely. Music Credits for Cargo of Kings Lion's Heart by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Effect by Darina Evstafeva from Pixabay Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| Hi-Jinx in Havana - Ex Cabin Crew getting up to mischief in Cuba! | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:25:32 | |
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 who is ex cabin crew, but married to a crew member, so they still get to engage in some layover shenanigans sometimes! But this story nearly led to an arrest and deportation - which might have affected his new career in the police! Music Credits for Hi-Jinx in Havana Son Montuno - Music by Julius H. from Pixabay Festival De Cuba - Doug Maxwell_Jimmy Fontanez Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Effect by Moses Justin from Pixabay Sound Design by Ally Murphy Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| An Interview with an Airport Armed Police Officer | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:37:51 | |
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 runway chases, to trapped babies, to scary moments. Mark reveals all about his job protecting the passengers passing through one of the world's busiest airports. Music Credits for An Interview with an Airport Armed Police Officer Appeal - Music by Vincent from Pixabay Sound Design by Ally Murphy Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| The Man in the Window - An Aviation Disaster Story | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:26:08 | |
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 Aitchison expertly landed the plane in Southampton. The crew thought Tim was dead, but miraculously he survived. This is their story. Music Credits for Man in the Window I Am a Man Who Will Fight for Your Honor by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/honor/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Effect by Darina Evstafeva from Pixabay Sound Effects by Freesound Community from Pixabay Sound Design by Ally Murphy Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| The Mile High Clap Trap | 27 May 2025 | 00:27:25 | |
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 need to be sexually healthy... Because a broken heart isn't the only health risk here... Music Credits for Mile High Clap Trap 2 Hearts - Patrick Patrikios Mas Cafe - Casa Rosa Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Effect by Björn Eichenauer from Pixabay Sound Effect by Jurij from Pixabay Sound Design by Ally Murphy Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| Loose Lemurs and the Vomit Comet | 20 May 2025 | 00:29:15 | |
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 that cabin crew would have to double up as animal control on this flight?! Music Credits for Loose Lemurs and the Vomit Comet Airline - National Sweetheart Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Effect by Paweł Spychała from Pixabay Sound Design by Ally Murphy Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| An Interview with Charlotte Crocker - Talking about Mental Health in the Aviation Industry | 13 May 2025 | 00:26:12 | |
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 years for several UK international airlines, before becoming an SEP trainer. In addition to there current training qualifications, she also holds a Level 4 in First Response Emergency Care, which enables her to work and volunteer for the ambulance service. Charlotte writes commercial crime fiction novels (as D.E. White), as a hobby for publishers including HQ Stories (HarperCollins), Joffe Books and Storm. In 2025 she created @AreYouOkayHunni? A substack newsletter and Instagram to help promote wellbeing and mental health conversations amongst the flying community. Resources Music Credits for An Interview with Charlotte Crocker Appeal - Music by Vincent from Pixabay Sound Design by Ally Murphy Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| The Critical Companion - Cabin Crew has a nightmare trip! | 06 May 2025 | 00:31:30 | |
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 concessionary travel tickets as punishment?! On this weeks episode, we hear the true story of a grumpy companion, and the girl who finally has enough and pays it back! Music Credits for The Critical Companion Mr. Sunny Face - Wayne Jones Dub Gun – TrackTribe She No Dull Beat - Nana Kwabena Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Effect by Hasin Amanda from Pixabay Sound Effect by Driken Stan from Pixabay Sound Effect by JARASNAT ANUJAPAD from Pixabay Sound Design by Ally Murphy Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| The San Franciscan Shoe Stealer - Passengers behaving erratically! | 29 Apr 2025 | 00:26:24 | |
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! Music Credits for The San Franciscan Shoe Stealer Devious Little Smile by Godsmode Losing Your Marbles - The Soundlings Running It Down - Everet Almond 48000 1 Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Design by Ally Murphy Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| An Accidental Author - From Cabin Crew to Published Writer | 22 Apr 2025 | 00:35:28 | |
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 that story she had dreamed up in crew rest one flight.... Hear how Kaylie got started, and listen to the first chapter of her first book at the end of the episode! If you'd like to read or listen to the rest of Because She Could, (audiobook published by Not Just Crew), click the links below. Music Credits for An Accidental Author No.10 _A New Beginning - Esther Abrami, Breeze – Telecasted, Modern Spanish Pop Rumba - Music by Julius H. from Pixabay, Inspiring Cinematic ambience - Music by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay, Sound Effect by Universfield from Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| Headbutts and Rebuttals - A dangerous passenger causes chaos for the crew | 15 Apr 2025 | 00:26:09 | |
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 Cool Revenge - Jeremy Blake Dark Clouds - Music by Amsley Beats from Pixabay Hitting Hard - Music by Alex_Kizenkov from Pixabay Sleep Music No. 1 - Chris Haugen Sound Effect by Scottish Guy from Pixabay Sound Effect by Björn Eichenauer from Pixabay Effects by freesound_community from Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| An Interview with Two Guys on a Plane | 14 Oct 2025 | 00:38:55 | |
This week on The Red Eye, Ally sits down with Drew and Rich - the hilarious and adorable duo behind the hit podcast Two Guys on a Plane. Together, they share the ups, downs, and downright unbelievable moments from their lives as flight attendants. From laugh-out-loud passenger stories to behind-the-scenes tidbits from layovers, this episode is packed with insider tales that only cabin crew could tell. It’s a light-hearted, heartfelt chat about the reality of life at 35,000 feet - the camaraderie, the challenges, and the comedy that unfolds in the aisles. Whether you’re crew, aviation-obsessed, or just love a good travel story, you’ll want to fasten your seatbelt for this one. Listen now on The Red Eye - true stories from the skies, told by the people who live them. Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| An Interview with Jay Robert from A Fly Guy's Cabin Crew Lounge | 08 Apr 2025 | 00:37:49 | |
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 @TheCrewLounge and @AFlyGuyTravels, Jay has become a trusted figure in the skies and on the ground. Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| Hostage in Havana Part 3 - WIll our Pilots escape Cuba? | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:29:39 | |
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 Senses - Ugonna Onyekwe Merengue de Limon - Quincas Moreira Sombre Trio 2 - Music by Michael Daniel from Pixabay Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Design by Ally Murphy Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| Hostage in Havana Part 2 | 25 Mar 2025 | 00:26:42 | |
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 Michael Daniel from Pixabay Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Design by Ally Murphy Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| Hostage in Havana Part 1 | 18 Mar 2025 | 00:24:10 | |
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 the country. Enjoy the first part of this incredible true story! Music Credits for Hostage in Havana Part 1 Short Cinematic Intro - Music by Jeremiah Alves from Pixabay Latin Raggaetown - Music by Maksym Dudchyk from Pixabay Son Montuno - Music by Julius H. from Pixabay Sound Effect by David Gallie from Pixabay Effects by freesound_community from Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| An Interview with a Gate Agent: Bret Christo | 11 Mar 2025 | 00:29:48 | |
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 Near Approximately Ipanema - MountainDweller Produced by Ally Murphy Bret Christo Voice Overs: Where your words find their true voice! Specializing in bringing a unique take to scripts for businesses big and small, across all media. Perfect for those ready to make their mark with engaging, warm, and trustworthy voice talent. BretChristoVo.com: Voice Over Talent TV Radio Commercials Narration IVR Documentary Corporate Narration Promos Believable, Warm, Expressive, Engaging, Trusting. Credits Include: Aetna Insurance, MediCal Health Insurance, Senegence Cosmetics, The Crack Doctor Windshield Repair, VineYard Valet Dry Cleaning, Dry Cleaning To Your Door, WSInc. Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| High Flying Fashionistas - Sometimes it pays to be the friendliest flight attendant! | 04 Mar 2025 | 00:27:24 | |
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 the extra mile, but one flight she ends up getting her kindness paid back to her... Music Credits for High Flying Fashionitas Cocktails - Underbelly & Ty Mayer Et Voila - Chris Haugen Sound Effect by floraphonic from Pixabay Sound Effect by Rahul from Pixabay Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Design by Ally Murphy Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| Mile High Mess and Misunderstanding | 25 Feb 2025 | 00:23:44 | |
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 where the crew faced multiple toilet incidents on board the aircraft, leading to confusion for many! Music Credits for A Mile High Mess Music by Won Jong Hwa from PixabaySound Losing Your Marbles - The Soundlings Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Design by Ally Murphy
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| A Pilot's Perspective | 18 Feb 2025 | 00:24:22 | |
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 see the cabin crew in action when things go wrong, as they are usually in the flight deck dealing with the important task of landing the aircraft safely. When this pilot donated this story, we found it so interesting to see it from his perspective. A medical emergency is not something any of us want to experience. Music Credits for A Pilot’s Perspective Venkatesananda - Jesse Gallagher Gray Day - Music by Clavier Clavier from Pixabay Final Soliloquy - Asher Fulero Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Design by Ally Murphy Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| Love is in the Air - Finding love in the Aviation Industry! | 11 Feb 2025 | 00:35:13 | |
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 Valentine’s Special Music by MountainDweller from Pixabay Music by Musicalmix2020 Musicalmix2020 from Pixabay Sound Design by Ally Murphy Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| The Botched Bronzer Bungle - A Passenger causes Trouble in the Airplane Toilet... | 04 Feb 2025 | 00:26:57 | |
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 Botched Bronzer Bungle Street Soundtrack Mafia - Music by Simone Mignacca from Pixabay The Curious Kitten - Aaron Kenny Awkward comedy - Music by Vlad Krotov from Pixabay Irony of Fate - Music by Emmraan from Pixabay Sound Effect by GIK Multimedia from Pixabay Sound Effects by freesound_community from Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| The Secret Life of a Pilot | 07 Oct 2025 | 00:23:51 | |
In aviation, not everything is as it seems. Behind the polished uniforms and calm voices, pilots are often seen as the ultimate steady partners — respected, reliable, and trustworthy. But what happens when the image doesn’t match the reality? In this episode of The Red Eye, we follow Evie on a dreamy layover in the Maldives, where she meets Greg, a first officer whose seemingly perfect relationship with the flight manager sparks admiration — and envy. But when chance encounters and small cracks in the story begin to show, Evie learns that Greg is leading a very different life than the one she imagined. From romantic illusions to double lives, and even a side hustle smuggling counterfeit handbags, this story peels back the layers of what really goes on beyond the flight deck. The Secret Life of a Pilot is a cautionary tale about trust, appearances, and the hidden worlds that crew sometimes discover behind the glamour of flying. Music Credits for The Secret Life of a Pilot Airline - National Sweetheart Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Design by Ally Murphy Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| Dizzy in the Desert - A Drunken Layover goes Wrong! | 28 Jan 2025 | 00:25:38 | |
This story is another of my own... and not one I'm hugely proud of! Retro - Wayne Jones DUBSTEP/TRAP MIX - Music by RhythmRider from Pixabay Freaky Trap - Music by Artsiom Bialou from Pixabay Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Design by Ally Murphy Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| Decompressed - An air disaster story | 21 Jan 2025 | 00:26:11 | |
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. No.4 Piano Journey - Esther Abrami Slow Motion, Lexin Music - Music by Aleksey Chistilin from Pixabay Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Design by Ally Murphy Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| A Flight Attendants Revenge - Cheating Pilots have no chance when the crew discover their secret | 14 Jan 2025 | 00:25:40 | |
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 girlfriend, and take advantage of the situation. Devious Little Smile – Godmode Blue Mood - Robert Munzinger Addict (Instrumental) - NEFFEX Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Design by Ally Murphy Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| A Saucy Proposition - When a Drunken Celebrity Passenger takes his chance... | 07 Jan 2025 | 00:26:15 | |
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 expected! Running It Down - Everet Almond Soul Food - Chris Haugen Sound Effect by Otto from Pixabay Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Design by Ally Murphy Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| Ally & Kaylie talk about New Years in aviation | 31 Dec 2024 | 00:31:26 | |
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 We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| A Christmas Flight to Remember | 24 Dec 2024 | 00:27:23 | |
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. Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| An Interview with Karen McLeod - British Airways in the 90's and Naughties! | 17 Dec 2024 | 00:40:05 | |
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. Coming full circle, her recent memoir, Lifting Off, is about the years she worked as cabin crew and offers a fascinating insight into the profound impact of long-haul life. Spanning the late nineties into the 2000s, this memoir is brimming with vertiginous loops as Karen slowly unravels. This is the story of how Karen finally came into land and how she discovered her real self. And her website www.karenmcleod.co.uk Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| A Flushing Fiasco - The Woes of an Aircraft Toilet.... | 10 Dec 2024 | 00:25:43 | |
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 've done his story justice. Because when he left us the voice message telling us his tale - we were in stitches! Devious Little Smile – Godmode The Curious Kitten - Aaron Kenny Got Him From Behind - The Soundlings Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Design by Ally Murphy Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| Flight Attendants Locked Up - Penny's Bay Part Two | 03 Dec 2024 | 00:23:04 | |
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. I Need to Start Writing Things Down by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/darkglow/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/ Natural Light - Chris Haugen Sound Effects by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Design by Ally Murphy Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| Flight Attendants Locked Up - Penny's Bay Part One | 26 Nov 2024 | 00:25:36 | |
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 quarantine in hotels.
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| After the Landing - An Aviation Mental Health Story | 30 Sep 2025 | 00:27:04 | |
At The Red Eye, we tell true stories from the skies and the ground. They’re funny, heartbreaking, and sometimes downright shocking - but today’s story is different. It isn’t just about a dramatic in-flight medical emergency. It’s about the emotional toll it left behind, and what happens when the strength we’ve relied on for so long suddenly cracks. The crew member who donated this story, a seasoned flight attendant and cancer survivor, has weathered countless red-eyes. But when a passenger collapsed mid-flight on her London–Nigeria route, she found herself alone in the galley, protecting the cockpit, caring for an unwell passenger, and carrying the impossible weight of life-or-death decisions she wasn’t trained to make. The real turbulence came later, alone in a hotel room far from home. For crew, the unspoken rule is simple: smile, stay composed, and leave your problems at the door. But the truth is that behind the uniform, flight attendants carry the same struggles as anyone else - grief, illness, financial stress, loneliness. And sometimes, the pause button we press during service can’t hold it all back. This episode sheds light on the hidden mental health struggles faced by aviation professionals and reminds us that no one, no matter how strong, is immune to reaching their limit. It’s a story about resilience, vulnerability, and the courage it takes to finally say, “I’m not okay.” Resources & Helplines If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that support is available:
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| Carry On Keith | 19 Nov 2024 | 00:27:37 | |
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...? Sleepy West by JHS Pedals Caribbean Hide & Seek by Carmen María and Edu Espinal Love in Mexico by Carmen María and Edu Espinal Tango de la Noche by Wayne Jones Sound Effects from Pixabay Sound Design by Ally Murphy Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| Karma in the Clouds | 12 Nov 2024 | 00:27:22 | |
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! Mama by Emmit Fenn Space Lady by Slynk Calvin Harris by Josh Pan Devious Little Smile by Godsmode Sound Effects from Pixabay Sound Design by Ally Murphy Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| Eyes Wide Open | 05 Nov 2024 | 00:27:38 | |
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. Wander Into by Ann Annie Jasmine Whispers by Patrick Patrikios Sound Effects from Pixabay Sound Design by Ally Murphy Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||
| Phantom on the Fifteenth Floor | 29 Oct 2024 | 00:25:36 | |
It may be the spooky season, but in some hotels around the world, the hauntings happen all year round! Sinister by Anno Domini Beats Skeleton by Myuu Spooked by Mini Vandals Horror Background - Music by UNIVERSFIELD from Pixabay Sound Effect by petrakwn from Pixabay Sound Effect by Jurij from Pixabay Sound Effects from Pixabay Sound Design by Ally Murphy Send us a text! If you'd like a reply, please leave an email or number We would really appreciate it if you take 1 minute to leave a quick review. It really helps our podcast become more visible on all the platforms so we can reach more people! Thank you. The Red Eye Podcast is written by Kaylie Kay, and produced and narrated by Ally Murphy. | |||