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The Red Eye

Ally Murphy
Aviation
Flight Attendants
Travel
Air Travel
Aviation Industry
London
Las Vegas
Mental Health
New York
Cabin Crew
Flight Attendant
Hong Kong
Johannesburg
Airline Crew
St. Lucia
Havana
London Heathrow
Relationships
Caribbean
Valentine's Day

Short stories about the extraordinary true travel experiences of flight attendants, pilots and their passengers. A peak behind the curtain into the lives of those who travel for a living. In the world of aviation and world travel, we experience everything from thrilling dramas to side-splitting comedy and life-altering moments, each episode immerses you in a world of adventure. Enjoy a brief escap... more

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Restraining dangerous passengers is something no cabin crew ever wants to deal with. Being trapped in an enclosed aircraft with someone who is threatening safety is scary.

Recently, a member of the flight crew had to be restrained after stabbing the... more

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Cabin Crew have to deal with everything in the sky - including the weird stuff we'd rather not!

On today's episode, we hear Susan's blog entry for October where she looks back at her flights for the month and breaks down what she's been through. Thi... more

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When the hot passenger on board becomes a disruptive passenger!

We're back with another passenger behaving badly story today and we loved the twist at the end!

When the crew member who donated this story told us what happened, we knew we had to tel... more

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Passengers board a plane for many reasons. A single plane can hold honeymooners, stag and hen dos, families, dream vacationers, people moving to a different country, pilgrims, and business travellers. People also fly for sad reasons, visiting a sick ... more

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Recent Guests

Eric Moody
Captain of Flight BA9 on that leg
British Airways
Episode: The Original Ash Cloud Story
Ashleigh Berry
Star of Love is Blind UK and flight attendant
Episode: An Interview with Love is Blind UK star - Ashleigh Berry
Justin Davies
A skydiver who survived a dangerous parachute malfunction during a jump.
Episode: An Interview with a Failed Parachute Survivor - Justin Davies
Mark Dolce
Former Sergeant at London Heathrow Airport, responsible for the armed police team.
Episode: An Interview with an Airport Armed Police Officer
Charlie Crocker
Crew trainer, writer, and mental health advocate
Sub-stack creator of 'Are You Okay, Honey?'
Episode: An Interview with Charlotte Crocker - Talking about Mental Health in the Aviation Industry
Jay Robert
A seasoned flight attendant and the founder of A Fly Guy's Cabin Crew Lounge, a popular online community for cabin crew members.
A Fly Guy's Cabin Crew Lounge
Episode: An Interview with Jay Robert from A Fly Guy's Cabin Crew Lounge
Bret Christo
Former gate agent in the United States for many years
Episode: An Interview with a Gate Agent: Bret Christo
Rob Reider
A voice actor who proposed to his partner during a flight over the PA system.
Episode: Love is in the Air - Finding love in the Aviation Industry!
Jill Reider
Rob's partner, who shared the story of their in-flight proposal.
Episode: Love is in the Air - Finding love in the Aviation Industry!

Host

Ally Murphy
Host and narrator, The Red Eye Podcast; frequent host across episodes; provides narration and production input.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 114 ratings
  • Touched

    Such a great story and voiced by the talented David Montief

    We want more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Old Qpaw fan
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Nightmare in Narita!!

    Loved this episode, even funnier because it is a true story! Congratulations on your second birthday. Really like the variety of characters and tales.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    QMHS old girl
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Very Funny and very touching

    This podcast is exactly the perfect mix between crazy cabin crew stories, funny passenger stories and touching vulnerability.

    I’m binge-listening to all the episodes!

    I definitely highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wizim
    Canada5 months ago
  • Fabulous

    I love all these stories. They’re the best.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    keefkeef123
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Great listen!

    The Red Eye is a fun, engaging peek into airline cabin crew life. Ally and Katie’s great storytelling making it a must-listen for anyone who loves the travel industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JetSetJL
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Great mix of humor and heart; makes travel feel intimate and real.
Top-notch narration and consistently strong episodes that celebrate crew life and travel.
Engaging storytelling with a human touch that makes aviation feel personal.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#171
South Korea/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#210
Ukraine/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#224
South Africa/Fiction

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

An Interview with Love is Blind UK star - Ashleigh Berry
Q: What made you apply to be on a show like Love is Blind?
I hadn't even seen season one, and it wasn't until a good friend of mine got approached via socials to go on the show.
An Interview with Charlotte Crocker - Talking about Mental Health in the Aviation Industry
Q: When did you start getting interested in mental health and how that involves the cabin crew and their lifestyles?
Charlie Crocker reflects on her experiences working as a call handler for an ambulance service, where many calls were mental health related, sparking her interest in aviation mental health.
An Interview with an Airport Armed Police Officer
Q: Is there anything fun or funny that you can share of your time over at Heathrow?
There were many humorous moments, including a funny incident during the opening of Terminal 2 where a passenger asked about the MP5 rifle he was carrying.
An Interview with an Airport Armed Police Officer
Q: Did you get often calls from crew asking you to meet the aircraft because there had been incidents on board?
Yes, it happens often, usually involving passengers who have had too much to drink or are experiencing mental health issues.
An Interview with an Airport Armed Police Officer
Q: How often is it that the police are called to an incident in the airport?
Incidents requiring police involvement are infrequent due to tight security but occur occasionally, especially regarding passengers exhibiting disruptive behavior or serious offenses.

Audience Metrics

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Red Eye

What is The Red Eye about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Short-form and long-form true travel tales from aviation professionals and their passengers, presented with storytelling craft that blends memoir, humor, and suspense. Episodes center on behind-the-scenes life in the skies—crowd-pleasing anecdotes, dramatic rescues, and intimate moments that reveal the human side of flight attendants, pilots, and crews—and often pivot between lighthearted antics and high-stakes situations. A standout is the consistently strong narration and a flexible format that can hinge on personal confessions, nerve-wrenching incidents, or heartwarming acts of kindness. Overall, it's a gripping glimpse into a world most travel lovers never see, with enough variety to satisfy fans of aviation, true-life drama, and entert... more

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Recent guests on The Red Eye include:

1. Eric Moody
2. Ashleigh Berry
3. Justin Davies
4. Mark Dolce
5. Charlie Crocker
6. Jay Robert
7. Bret Christo
8. Rob Reider

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