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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 on careers in the skies.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Welcome to Breaking Sterile.

In this pilot episode, we introduce ourselves and share how we met on the first day of flight attendant training. We talk about what training was really like, reflect on our different paths through the airline industry, and begin the conversations that brought us here. Told with humor and heart, this episode sets the tone for stories that live just beyond the announcements and the people behind them.

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