Breaking Sterile

Send a text Here it is, the BREAKING STERILE THEME SONG! Yes, it was made with AI - (yes, we know, but we are also broke, and Matt had fun making it)... Support the show

Send a text Matt and Cody return with warm laughs and aviation chatter. Cody shares highlights from the NGPA Industry Expo in Palm Springs and his excited steps toward becoming a pilot (sunglasses and flight bag optional). Matt fondly recalls his first Narita trip — wandering a beloved supermarket, soaking in an onsen, and surviving the joyful sensory overload of Don Quixote — plus the camaraderie of working a 12-hour international flight. They wrap up with a clear look at Southwest Airlines’...

Send a text Matt and Cody take off with a light, fast-paced episode covering fuel and passenger weight (including GLP‑1 effects), life on GLP‑1s, hydration and traveling with your own pillow, trash on planes, airline mergers, interesting airline call signs, passport stats, and what to wear when non‑revving. Expect crew anecdotes, and turbulence-free advice for passengers. Support the show

Send a text Cody and Matthew open with legacy carrier fleet updates and Matthew’s 737 MAX 10 sighting at Boeing Field, then discuss widebody versus narrow-body life — why Matthew feels “special” on widebodies and why tall Cody struggles on narrow-body aircraft. They share stories about the Boeing Museum and defunct airlines, laugh about Albuquerque→Phoenix distance surprises, praise the Flighty app for tracking oldest/newest planes, celebrate the joys of bidding, confess to becoming “slam-cli...

Send a text Matthew and Cody gently unpack the quirks of in‑flight beverage service—how crews juggle hot drinks at altitude and the delightfully weird ways passengers order coffee. Matthew opens up about a tender career pivot from indie film casting director to flight attendant, while Cody shares a face‑palm interview outtake that might’ve cost him an airline invite and the tale of a baffling adults‑only party invite. Expect warm, candid stories, plenty of laughs, and thoughtful reflections o...

Send a text In this special extended episode of Breaking Sterile, we dig into passenger safety, earbuds vs. announcements, pets in the cabin, and the curious phenomenon of being invisible in uniform. It’s a longer ride, but worth it, as we talk through what it takes to keep flights safe, calm, and (mostly) sane while the world scrolls by. Support the show

Send a text In this episode, Matthew and Cody talk safety, hygiene, and the things we wish everyone knew before boarding. From car seats and baby changing tables to lav etiquette and why shoes are always a good idea, we cover the basics with humor, honesty, and a little cabin-crew wisdom. Support the show

Send a text Why do we fly? In this pilot episode, flight attendants Matthew and Cody share why they became flight attendants and what it really takes to get hired at a major American international airline. From the flight attendant interview process and training to nerves, ambition, and first steps on the line, this episode explores how a career at altitude truly starts. Support the show

Send a text Welcome to Breaking Sterile! We met on day one of flight attendant training — and the rest is turbulence. In this teaser episode of BREAKING STERILE, we give a quick, hilarious look at that first day, the real training behind the smiles, and the winding paths that led us back to each other. Expect funny, raw moments and the start of the conversations that dig past announcements to the people who make them. P.S. the dog barking in the background is Noah — Matt’s Golden Retriever. ...