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Mar 11 2026

Short Stuff: In-Flight Entertainment

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Movies on planes have changed a lot in the last couple of decades. Today, we'll go over how this stuff works.

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Join Josh and Chuck as they take a fascinating journey through the evolution of commercial air travel from its humble beginnings in 1914 to the development of modern aviation. They explore how flying went from a luxury for the wealthy elite involving freezing cold, deafeningly loud flights in wicker seats to the more comfortable experience we know today. The episode covers everything from the terminology borrowed from steamships, the transition from male stewards to female stewardesses, and how the U.S. Postal Service played a crucial role in establishing commercial aviation through airmail delivery.


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