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The Red EyeThe Layover Liability - Pilot Mischief!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...2025-07-2930 minThe Red EyeCabin Pressure - A Pilot's first, and nearly last flight!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...2025-07-2223 minThe Red EyeCaptain's Last CallBeing 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 Call2 Hearts - Patrick PatrikiosSound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay S...2025-07-1524 minThe Red EyeAn Interview with a Failed Parachute Survivor - Justin DaviesTW - 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 Ju...2025-07-0834 minThe Red EyeThe Roadside Rescue Crew - When Cabin Crew become First Responders off the AircraftOne 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, b...2025-07-0129 min
Pour & Explore: A Wine, Food & Travel PodcastBehind the Mic & Above the Clouds: Aviation Stories, Voiceover Work & Travel Tales with Ally MurphyEver wondered what it’s like to high-five a Marvel producer at 35,000 feet or tuck Mariah Carey into bed mid-flight?
In this episode, I sit down with voice actor, storyteller, and former international flight attendant Ally Murphy. With over a decade of global adventures under her belt, Ally shares stories that range from hilarious and surreal to deeply touching. From rooftop dinners in Delhi to walking meditations in Seattle drizzle, this conversation reminds us that the best journeys begin with curiosity.
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Allie’s wildly bingeable podcast, Red Eye
The realities of life in the sk...2025-06-2535 minThe Red EyeA Close Shave - A Notorious Pilot gets into Trouble again!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...2025-06-2423 minThe Red EyeHi-Jinx in Havana - Ex Cabin Crew getting up to mischief in Cuba!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...2025-06-1725 minThe Red EyeAn Interview with an Airport Armed Police OfficerIn 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...2025-06-1037 minThe Red EyeThe Man in the Window - An Aviation Disaster StoryOn 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 WindowI Am a Man Who Will Fight...2025-06-0326 minThe Red EyeThe Mile High Clap TrapSome 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 Trap2 Hearts - Patrick PatrikiosMas Cafe...2025-05-2727 minThe Red EyeLoose Lemurs and the Vomit CometFlying 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 CometAirline - National SweetheartSound Effects...2025-05-2029 minThe Red EyeAn Interview with Charlotte Crocker - Talking about Mental Health in the Aviation IndustryTrigger 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...2025-05-1326 minThe Red EyeThe Critical Companion - Cabin Crew has a nightmare trip!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...2025-05-0631 minThe Red EyeThe San Franciscan Shoe Stealer - Passengers behaving erratically!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 StealerDevious Little Smile by GodsmodeLosing Your Marbles - The SoundlingsRunning It Down - Everet Almond 48000 12025-04-2926 minThe Red EyeAn Accidental Author - From Cabin Crew to Published WriterIn 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...2025-04-2235 minThe Red EyeHeadbutts and Rebuttals - A dangerous passenger causes chaos for the crewCabin 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 RebuttalsCool Revenge - Jeremy BlakeDark Clouds - Music by Amsley Beats from PixabayHitting Hard - Music by Alex_Kizenkov from PixabaySleep Music...2025-04-1526 minThe Red EyeAn Interview with Jay Robert from A Fly Guy's Cabin Crew LoungeWhat 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.With nearly 20 years of experience in airline world, the majority spent flying as a Senior Cabin Crew for Emirates in Dubai, Ja...2025-04-0837 minThe Red EyeHostage in Havana Part 3 - WIll out Pilots escape Cuba?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 3Son Montuno - Music by Julius H. from PixabayEl Gavilan - Quincas MoreiraSharp Senses - Ugonna OnyekweMerengue de Limon - Quincas MoreiraSombre Trio 2 - Music by Michael Daniel from PixabayEffects by...2025-04-0129 minThe Red EyeHostage in Havana Part 2After 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 2Son Montuno - Music by Julius H. from PixabayEl Gavilan - Quincas MoreiraSharp Senses - Ugonna OnyekweSombre Trio 2 - Music by Michael Daniel from PixabayEffects by freesound_community from PixabaySound Design by Ally MurphyS...2025-03-2526 minThe Red EyeHostage in Havana Part 1Some 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 1Short Cinematic Intro - Music by Jeremiah Alves from...2025-03-1824 minThe Red EyeAn Interview with a Gate Agent: Bret ChristoWe 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 - MountainDwellerProduced by Ally MurphyBret Christo Voice Overs: Where your words find their true voice! Specializing in bringing a...2025-03-1129 minThe Red EyeHigh Flying Fashionistas - Sometimes it pays to be the friendliest flight attendant!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 FashionitasCocktails - Underbelly & Ty M...2025-03-0427 minThe Red EyeMile High Mess and MisunderstandingLearning 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 MessMusic by Won J...2025-02-2523 min
Conversations with KevinSPECIAL GUEST : MEET ALLY NICOLEIn this episode of CONVERSATIONS WITH KEVIN, Nathan Gorman is joined by Sarah Lund and talented bridal, makeup and hair artist Ally Nicole. In this podcast, Ally Nicole takes you behind the scenes of her successful business journey, shares her secrets to scaling her business by going the extra mile to care for her brides, navigating the pressures of burnout, and how authenticity played a crucial role growth. From building a thriving Instagram community to 1.2 million followers to mastering content creation, Ally Nicole opens up about her biggest lessons learned along the way. Tune in as sh...2025-02-1926 minThe Red EyeA Pilot's PerspectiveDuring 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...2025-02-1824 minThe Red EyeLove is in the Air - Finding love in the Aviation Industry!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 SpecialMusic by MountainDweller from PixabayMusic by Musicalmix2020 Musicalmix2020 from PixabaySound Design by Ally MurphySend us a text! If you'd li...2025-02-1135 minThe Red EyeThe Botched Bronzer Bungle - A Passenger causes Trouble in the Airplane Toilet...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 PixabayThe Curious Kitten - Aaron KennyAwkward comedy - Music by Vlad Krotov from Pixabay2025-02-0427 minThe Red EyeDizzy in the Desert - A Drunken Layover goes Wrong!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 trouble that cost me a few months of my flying career!Music Credits for Dizzy in the DesertRetro - Wayne Jones...2025-01-2825 minThe Red EyeDecompressed - An air disaster storyThis 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 crew feeling nervous, worried that it might happen to them. It changed safety procedures for airlines and we all became very aware about what our "useful time of consciousness" is. For the person who donated...2025-01-2126 minThe Red EyeA Flight Attendants Revenge - Cheating Pilots have no chance when the crew discover their secretAs 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.This episode is based on the true story of a flight attendant who found out that her pilot boyfriend was cheating on her with another...2025-01-1425 minThe Red EyeA Saucy Proposition - When a Drunken Celebrity Passenger takes his chance...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!Music Credits for A Saucy PropositionRunning It Down - Everet AlmondSoul Food - Chris HaugenSound Effect by...2025-01-0726 minThe Red EyeAlly & Kaylie talk about New Years in aviationOn 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 Kaylie has written 6 other fictional novels about the lives of cabin crew! Amazon UKAmazon USABarnes and NobleSupport the showThe Red Eye Podcast is written...2024-12-3131 minThe Red EyeA Christmas Flight to RememberCabin 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 layover in a place that didn't feel very Christmassy. Then I tried to make the most of it and found an orphanage near Johannesburg that was in need of some...2024-12-2427 minThe Red EyeAn Interview with Karen McLeod - British Airways in the 90's and Naughties!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 bookshop, London. Her debut novel, In Search of the Missing Eyelash, was published by Jonathan Cape and won the Betty Trask Award. Published in 2007 (and reissued this year) she wrote this during layovers in hotel rooms whilst...2024-12-1740 minThe Red EyeA Flushing Fiasco - The Woes of an Aircraft Toilet....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!Music Credits for A Flushing FiascoDevious Little Smile – GodmodeThe Curious Kitten - Aa...2024-12-1025 minThe Red EyeFlight Attendants Locked Up - Penny's Bay Part TwoIn 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 tested positive. Away from family and friends, deprived of human contact, we hear how it felt to be in Penny's Bay.Music Credits for Penny’s Bay Part TwoI Need to...2024-12-0323 minThe Red EyeFlight Attendants Locked Up - Penny's Bay Part OneThe 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.Restrictions were severe, and China was one of the strictest. In todays story, which will take place over two parts, we hear the true story about what it was like to fly in those days. And what i...2024-11-2625 minThe Red EyeCarry On KeithWhen 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 you do if this was your mum?!Music Credits for Carry On KeithSleepy West by JHS PedalsCaribbean Hide & Seek by Carmen María...2024-11-1927 minThe Red EyeKarma in the CloudsCabin 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 better, she was able to help give karma a nudge....Music Credits for Karma in the CloudsMama by Emmit FennSpace Lady by Slynk2024-11-1227 minThe Red EyeEyes Wide OpenNot 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 crew member, renowned for her frivolous days as the most fun, most popular, and sometimes the wildest crew member on every trip. But she's older now. And we get to experience crew life t...2024-11-0527 min
Second Act ActorsEP 146: Ally Murphy: Flight Attendant Turned ActorIn this conversation, Ally Murphy shares her journey from teen actor to flight attendant and back to the acting world. She discusses the challenges of body image in the industry, the importance of resilience in the face of rejection, and offers valuable advice for aspiring actors, particularly those starting later in life. Ally shares her insights on re-entering the film industry, emphasizing the importance of having fun while performing, the value of life experiences, and the necessity of creating one's own opportunities. She discusses the differences between voiceover and on-camera acting, memorable moments from her career, and the significance...2024-11-0142 minThe Red EyePhantom on the Fifteenth FloorIt 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 at the mercy of whoever is haunting your room....Music Credits for Phantom on the Fifteenth FloorSinister by Anno Domini BeatsSkeleton by MyuuSpooked...2024-10-2925 minThe Red EyeLucked OutWe'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 the other flight crew catch him?!Music Credits for Lucked OutBirdseye Blues by Chris HaugenBlue Mood by Robert MunzingerLosing Your Marbles by The...2024-10-2226 minThe Red EyeVegas Can Break AnyoneWhen 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 is on the table. In today's episode, we hear the true story of a young flight attendant that was convinced he was a seasoned pro at partying, but Vegas...2024-10-1525 minThe Red EyeThe Sh*ttest Job in the WorldBeing 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 WorldHappy Guitar - Music by JUAN CARLOS MOYANO MUÑOZ from PixabayIndian Music with Sitar - Music by Shiden Beats Music from PixabayInvestigations by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/2024-10-0822 minThe Red EyeIn Flight TherapyWhen 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, they can sometimes be carrying a little extra baggage that needs tending to!Music Credits for Inflight TherapyMoonlit night - Music by Calvin Clavier from PixabayNewbie arriving EDm...2024-10-0126 minThe Red EyeGood Time GaryAt 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 GaryRock - Music by John Yasut from PixabayGood Morning Café Jazz - Music by Sleep Volume from PixabayWhat’s in the biscuit tin...2024-09-2423 minThe Red EyeBig Trouble in the AislesCabin 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 flight attendant on their very first flight, who has to prepare to use the very training they only just learnt.Music Credits for Big Trouble in the...2024-09-1722 minThe Red EyeSky High and SoakedWe'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 ease his anxiety. With disastrous consequences for anyone sitting near him!If you have a fear of flying and would like to get some help, contact the LoveFly team at https://www.lovefly.co.uk/. Music Credits for S...2024-09-1027 minThe Red EyeMile High ProposalIt 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 true story about one cabin crew members irresistible offer from a first class passenger...Music Credits for Mile High ProposalCountry Rock - Music by LiteSaturation from...2024-09-0323 minThe Red EyeMountains Out of MobilesThere 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 is deemed the safest. Where it would protect flight critical structures and systems from damage should detonation take place.Music Credits for Mountains Out of MobilesErik...2024-08-2725 minThe Red EyeUnwanted Emissions in the AisleThe 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 outrageous, eye watering true story of one crew member's trip to the local buffet that he'll never forget...Music Credits for Unwanted Emissions in the Aisle...2024-08-2023 minThe Red EyeFrom Clouds to ConcertsWhat 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 to London. And how the band changed that crew members life in so many ways.Music Credits for From Clouds to ConcertsMusic by Tech Oasis...2024-08-1323 minThe Red EyeAn Interview with Autumn CarolynIn 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 travel author, and her new book, Traveling in Wonder, describes her goal of visiting 30 countries within 30 years. Autumn was a previous flight attendant, travel agent, and travel design manager for large corporations across the...2024-08-0633 minThe Red EyeFlying into a War ZoneWhen 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 few days away from the strains of a pandemic, but end up hiding out from the bombs falling above them.Music Credits for Flying into a...2024-07-3025 min
Create the Courage to be FearlessDefying Societal Norms: From Cancelled Wedding To Voiceover Success w/ Ally Murphy EP 127Send us a textDefying Societal Norms: From Cancelled Wedding To Voiceover Success w/ Ally Murphy EP 127Have you ever had to make a heart-wrenching decision that went against societal expectations? Ally Murphy did just that when she called off her wedding in 2014, a decision that marked the beginning of her journey toward self-discovery and personal growth. In this episode, Ally shares how she faced emotional turmoil and defied societal norms to prioritize her happiness. We delve into the transformative effects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and how it helped her overcome years...2024-07-3043 minThe Red EyeHappy EndingWhen 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 excited about the food, the sights, and the massages...Music Credits for Happy Ending Acoustic Guitar Latin Jazz - Music by Denis Pavlov from PixabayComedy Cinematic - Music b...2024-07-2327 minThe Red EyeRoad Trip RouletteOne 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!Cabin Crew like to see the world, and using the benefits of Staff Travel you can reach every corner! But sometimes you don’t always make the right choices, and in today’s story we find o...2024-07-1623 minThe Red EyeHit by a TruckThis 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 night and it frequently ends in chaos! But this story ends in a way that no one was expecting...Music Credits for Hit by a TruckStreet...2024-07-0927 min
The Voiceover Gurus PodcastEp 145: From Flight Attendant to Voice Actor: Ally Murphy’s JourneyWelcome to another exciting episode of the Voice Over Gurus Podcast! Today, Linda Bruno sits down with Ally Murphy, a British ex-flight attendant who has successfully transitioned into a full-time voice actor. Discover Ali’s fascinating journey from the skies to the recording studio, and her experiences living in both the UK and the US.
Ally shares her unique background, including the challenges and adventures of being a flight attendant, and how those experiences have shaped her voiceover career. She also discusses her new podcast, "The Red Eye," which tells true stories from the aviation world, blending he...2024-07-0243 minThe Red EyeOne Less SoulWhen the worst happens to a passenger. The crew’s training kicks in.A lot of the stories we tell on The Red Eye Podcast, are outrageous, funny and sometimes a little naughty. But the Flight Attendants role is so much more than that, and we're here to show all aspects of the life of cabin crew, including the heartbreaking ones.This story is from our host, Ally.Flight attendants are not just there to serve the food and drinks. The main role of the flight attendant is to ensure the safety of th...2024-07-0224 min