Flight attendants have come a long way. From having to put up with rampant sexism, to the current incarnation as your first line of defense in case of an incident, they are valued airline employees. Learn all about this cool job in today’s episode.
AI Summary
Get ready to learn everything you never knew about flight attendants! Josh and Chuck dive into the fascinating evolution of this profession, from its origins with Ellen Church in the 1930s to today's highly trained safety professionals. They'll explore the surprisingly intense training process, the glamorous yet problematic "sexy stewardess" era, and how 9/11 completely transformed the job, revealing why flight attendants deserve way more respect than they typically get from passengers.
Movies Discussed
Cabin Boy
"That Chris Elliott movie? — Chuck mentioned this Chris Elliott comedy film when discussing the history of cabin boys on planes before flight attendants."
— Chuck
Caddyshack
"You know, you've seen Catty Shack. — Josh referenced the golf comedy when discussing country club etiquette and how guests' behavior reflects on members, comparing it to buddy pass policies."
— Josh
Hey Dude
"David Lasher and Christine Taylor, stars of the cult classic show, Hey Dude — Referenced multiple times in podcast advertisements as the jumping off point for a 90s nostalgia podcast."
Poltergeist
"Do you remember AOL Instant Messenger and the dial-up sound like poltergeist? — Referenced in an ad for the Hey Dude podcast about 90s nostalgia, comparing dial-up internet sounds to the horror film."
The Young and the Restless
"Kate Linder, who plays Esther Valentine on The Young and the Restless. — Josh mentioned this soap opera actress who also works as a flight attendant, showing how the job can supplement other careers."
— Josh
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