Cabin Pressure with Shawn and "G"
Every Monday, listeners are invited to join seasoned flight attendants Shawn and G for an exciting journey behind the scenes and into the galley of their favorite airlines with the podcast, "Cabin Pressure!" This show promises to bring the thrilling in-flight experience directly to the listeners' ears.
Shawn and G, with their wealth of knowledge and affable personalities, create an atmosphere akin to sharing a drink and captivating stories with friends at 30,000 feet. "Cabin Pressure!" seeks to entertain a wide audience—whether listeners are aviation enthusiasts, frequent flyers, or simply fans of a good story.
The podcast provides entertainment for anyone traveling, enduring the daily commute, or seeking an amusing escape at any time. With "Cabin Pressure," listeners are encouraged to fasten their seatbelts, stow their tray tables, and prepare for takeoff into an engaging adventure.
Episodes
85 episodes
Nashville Van Loading = Hunger Games?
Boarding a plane is stressful, but have you ever tried boarding a single hotel van with three crews and a crowd of passengers fighting for the same seats? We start with that Nashville pickup-area madness, then pivot into the kind of real-world ...
Mr Potato Head Meets Projectile Puke...
Somebody claims they got kicked out of flight attendant training for being a straight male, and we’re not letting that one slide. We break down why that story smells like pure blame-shifting, what actually gets people sent home from training, a...
The Strangest Aviation Story Yet
A tin foil cap shows up at work and somehow sparks a chain reaction: conspiracy jokes in the galley, memories of the “bunny ears” TV era, and the timeless question of whether anything can truly block the chaos of airline life. We lean into the ...
We Compared TSA PreCheck and Global Entry So You Don't Have To
TSA PreCheck vs. Global Entry — which one is actually worth it? This week on Cabin Pressure with Shawn & G, we break down airport security programs, customs shortcuts, and the travel apps that can save you serious time. Then it goes ...
From TikTok Airport Dares To TSA Reality Checks
One TikTok-style airport stunt goes wrong and it’s the perfect reminder that airports are not a game. We kick things off with a wild story from the terminal: a kid tries to prove he can exit the airport and get back to the gate before boarding,...
Millions Are Afraid of Flying—Here's Why
100,000 flights take off safely every day, yet millions of people still grip the armrests like the sky is out to get them. We start with the real engine behind fear of flying: control. When you can’t steer, brake, or even see what’s happening o...
The Most Dangerous Mistake During Plane Emergencies
The plane’s on fire and you have less than 90 seconds. That’s not a dramatic tagline, it’s the math behind aircraft evacuations, and it’s why we lose our minds when we see passengers dragging carry-on bags to the exit. We break down how one per...
Flight Attendant Hiring: The STAR Method That Gets You the Job
Ever wonder why flight attendant postings close faster than a Taylor Swift presale? We pull back the curtain on how hiring really works and why less than one percent make it to training. From the first application click to the final evaluation ...
Everything You Got Wrong About Aviation
Ever wonder why a “black box” isn’t black—or even a box? We start with the truth behind flight recorders: bright orange housings, brutal heat and crush ratings, and the data that helps investigators write safer futures. From there, we zoom out ...
Winglets Are Just Appetizers? | Aviation Debate
A tiny bend at the tip of a wing can save an airline millions—and we break down exactly how. We kick things off by decoding winglets in simple terms: less induced drag, more lift efficiency, lower fuel burn, and a fast payback that compounds ac...
Flight Attendants Size You Up in 3 Seconds—Here's What They See
Ever wondered why flight attendants seem to know who you are the second you step on board? We walk you through the split-second scan that crews use to spot potential threats, find hidden helpers like nurses and firefighters, and gauge who’s tun...
Shawn & G React to Florida's Craziest Weather Moments
Cold snaps that knock iguanas from trees. Frost in Florida with no de-icing in sight. A six-hour delay that snowballs from aircraft swaps to maintenance mysteries while a “crew stalker” circles for secret intel. We take you behind the curtain o...
Left My Phone at Home… Then Started a 4-Day Trip (Meltdown Included)
Ever had that stomach-drop moment when you realize the phone you need for a four-day trip is still on the counter? We start there—calculating U-turns, praying for green lights—and use it to launch into a sharp, funny, and useful look at readine...
BED BUGS ON THE PLANE?! (New Fear Unlocked)
Ever feel phantom itches after someone whispers “bed bugs”? We kicked off with a Tokyo run that turned into a full-on bunk inspection, a jittery hotel check, and the kind of crew paranoia every frequent flyer secretly understands. From there, w...
Two Intoxicated Passengers, First Class Chaos & A Lesson On Safety
What happens when a viral stunt collides with a 30-minute boarding window? We unpack the headline-grabbing case of two intoxicated passengers who plopped into first class and spun their removal into clicks and cash—then walk through the quiet, ...
Crew Chemistry, A $600 Dog Bow: Stories At 35,000 Feet
A 14-hour polar hop to Japan can teach you everything about culture, service, and what holds a crew together when plans fall apart. We open with seniority shock—“Big Papa” bunk choices and how international crews sprint through service to earn ...
Bomb Threats, Turbulence & Absolute Chaos — A Flight Attendant’s Week from Hell
What happens when your office is the sky and winter decides to flex?We kick off the year on YouTube and immediately get thrown into a full-blown travel gauntlet: East Coast storms shredding commutes, a Dubai trip canceled in a rapid-fire...
Holiday Chaos, Airline Wisdom and Drunk Raccoon
Holiday chaos, stadium misadventures, and a house full of colds set the stage for a fast, funny flight through the realities of airline life. We break down the surprisingly tender moments—like a frequent flyer’s familiar smile after 25 years—an...
Please Keep Your Rats, Your Pepper Spray, And Your Politics Off The Plane
The week snowed sideways, the runway sparked, and comfort food did the heavy lifting. We kick off with a rejected takeoff that ends safely but rattles the nerves, then dive into a whiteout commute so bad it makes four lanes feel like one. Betwe...
Please Keep Your Shoes On, Your Pajamas Home, And Your Wine Out Of My Shoe;
A full glass of Chardonnay met a barefoot passenger’s shoe, and somehow that still didn’t crack the Top 3 of aviation crimes this week. We kick things off with holiday cabin chaos: overhead bins stuffed like a Patagonia outlet, and the one rule...
Holiday Turbulence,To Smart Investing And MH370’s Unsolved Trail
The holidays don’t just bring twinkle lights and travel deals—they bring maximum turbulence. We open the cabin door on real frontline stories from winter ops and half-empty flights to the non-rev legends who test every ounce of patience. There’...
Kindness Is Your Upgrade: Lessons From The Sky
We trade Vegas chaos and a 12-hour kids’ dance marathon for hard-won travel wisdom, a kindness mantra that actually works, and stories from the jump seat that range from first class squatters to legends Jack and Lop. Practical rules, human mome...
Plate-Tapping, Alligator Hands, And Other Turbulence We Didn’t Need
Ever wonder which flights make crews groan and which ones make the day fly by? We open the cabin door on a week packed with real aviation life: a shredded run-flat, a surprisingly meaningful Amazon Flex route delivering food-bank packages, and ...
You Can’t Outdrink Altitude And Other Lessons From The Skies
Ever watched a simple trip turn into a sitcom? We kick off with a cursed run to Palm Springs—stuck galley bin, maintenance call, ATC hold, go‑around, then jammed stairs on arrival—before settling into perfect desert golf and blue skies. It’s a ...
Florida Beaches, Flight Drama, And Clean Hands
A blunt PSA, a nail-biter movie breakdown, and a beach list you’ll actually use—this one moves. We kick off by calling out airport bathroom offenders and then swing into the oddly soothing satisfaction of a full garage reboot. From there, we di...