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Final Boarding Call

Alice Stern
Piedmont Airlines
The Unabomber
Flying Tiger Line Flight 739
Vietnam War
Darren Harrison
Ken Allen
Robert Morgan
Dr. Nishant Patel
Ted Kaczynski
Cessna 208 Caravan
Northwest Airlink Flight 5719
CSX Transportation
Boeing 737-200
National Transportation Safety Board
Traffic Collision Avoidance System
Flight 444
El Faro
SIGINT
China Airlines
Boeing 737-800

Final Boarding Call dives into the true stories of aviation disasters, survival tales, and near misses that have shaped history. Hosted by Alice, a disaster-obsessed frequent flyer, and her reluctant, homebody husband Zach, each episode explores the history, mechanics, and human decisions behind these harrowing events. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, we examine how small o... more

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Seven days after Pan Am Flight 103 came down, forensic scientists confirmed what investigators already suspected: this was a bomb. That answer opened a much harder question. Join Alice and Zach for the reconstruction of a Boeing 747 inside a five-acr... more

On December 21, 1988, Pan Am Flight 103 was seven minutes into level cruise over southern Scotland when the cockpit voice recorder captured a single loud sound and stopped. What happened over the next three seconds is one of the most precisely recons... more

A single-engine plane is over the Atlantic between the Bahamas and the Florida coast when the pilot goes silent at the controls. In the back sits a 39-year-old flooring salesman who has never touched an airplane, a magnetic compass, a friend frozen w... more

On the morning of November 12, 2001, ninety seconds after leaving JFK, an Airbus A300 bound for Santo Domingo came apart in clear air over Queens. All 260 people aboard and five more on the ground were killed. In a city nine weeks removed from Septem... more

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Recent Guests

Darren Harrison
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Ken Allen
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Robert Morgan
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Hosts

Alice
Host of Final Boarding Call, disaster-obsessed with a penchant for meticulous research and engaging storytelling.
Zach
Co-host known for humorous counterpoints and human-centered take on aviation stories.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 135 ratings
  • Best podcast!

    The best podcast ever!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Uskxjsjzjdhxndhzns
    United States4 months ago
  • Get to it

    Not funny. Not cute. Two self-satisfied terminal interrupters bask in the glow of how charming one finds the other. They use Wikipedia as a source, which even according to Wikipedia's principles (it conveys sources while not being one) is absurd. Final Boarding Call is a podcast the core audience of which began and will end with family members and such. Off my device, inspiring relief not anticipated when downloading the single episode I didn't make it through. My updated notion of hell: Thanksg... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TooIllOrEase
    United States6 months ago
  • Good!

    I like the information and look forward to each episode. What I do not look forward to is the comically dramatic/emotional reading of the script— especially when Alice breaks character mid-read to make an aside and then drops back into the fake dramatic voice.

    Also, it’s 2026… there are free programs that can help you learn the correct pronunciation of words.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    No.Fun.At.Parties
    United States7 months ago
  • Fascinating Stories and Hilarious Hosts

    This podcast is a perfect blend of fascinating and sometimes horrifying stories mixed with humor and heart. The hosts handle the disaster stories they cover with care and present them in an easy to listen to and compelling way. It’s fun to hear Zach’s reactions to the stories and listen to the banter between him and Alice. If you enjoy true crime or history podcasts, you should definitely check out Final Boarding Call.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brookee753
    United Statesa year ago
  • So fun!

    Zach and Alice are so fun together! And the show is pretty good too :) -Zach

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Driftguy13
    United Statesa year ago

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Some critics note a theatrical reading style but still find the host banter entertaining.
Listeners appreciate the well-researched, engaging histories of disasters and near-misses.
Fans praise the chemistry between hosts and the thoughtful treatment of sensitive topics.
Positive feedback often highlights the balance of technical detail with accessible storytelling.

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Aureate discussions of aviation disasters, near-m misses, and survival stories anchor each episode, blending technical explanations with human decisions and emotional storytelling. Listeners frequently receive accessible breakdowns of cockpit dynamics, failure modes, and regulatory shifts, with a balance between awe at professional skill and respect for the human experiences involved. Notable is the conversational banter between two hosts who bring humor, curiosity, and a disaster-obsessed perspective, along with a strong emphasis on lessons learned and safety culture improvements. This show is likely to appeal to history and true-crime enthusiasts who enjoy deep dives into complex systems and the human factors behind catastrophic events.

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2. Ken Allen
3. Robert Morgan
4. Dr. Nishant Patel

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