Today is my last official day as a working flight attendant. I'm not having a retirement party, but I'm having incredible conversations with extraordinary people. Owner and operator of Yoga Home in Pompano Beach, Florida, Corbin, Stacy, came on the show to chat about what life is like after departing the airline industry. This conversation became personal quickly. Corbin shared what happened to him emotionally days and weeks after he believes he was wrongfully terminated from the airline industr...
Jun 15, 2020•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 33
The owners of Tailwinds CrossFit, Christina, and DJ, came on the show to discuss the importance of mental and physical well-being, giving back to the community in a positive way, the importance of raising kids to be better adults, and how the idea came to Christina to open her own gym. We also chatted about the founder and CEO of CrossFit, Greg Glassman, who stepped down after racist and insensitive tweets and comments surfaced on social media. As a CrossFit business owner, how do you react when...
Jun 11, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 32
Author, poet, and educator, Joseph Anthony, came on the show to discuss his latest book, Colors, which is a collection of poetry that anyone who has experienced denial, sadness, anger, strength, love, and happiness will connect with. We discussed LGBTQ Pride and shared our coming out to stories (Spoiler, they are extremely different). We also chatted about what it's like teaching first graders via Zoom, where he gets his writing inspiration, and he was so gracious to read two different poems dur...
Jun 08, 2020•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 31
Author, podcaster, and entrepreneur, Craig Stewart, came on the show to discuss his new book, Book of Jewels, the Netflix documentary, 13th: From Slave to Prisoner with One Amendment, the murder of George Floyd, the encounter between Amy Cooper and Chris Cooper in Central Park, people who continue to deny white privilege, and how learning about history will help you understand why people in America are pissed off. We wrapped it up with a game of Let's Get Grounded where I asked him two questions...
Jun 04, 2020•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 30
Kelly Kincaid is an author, cartoonist, flight attendant, and the creator of the Jetlagged Comic. Kelly called in to discuss how she's adapting to life during COVID-19, how being an artist during a pandemic changes the content you deliver, and when she was young, her parents knew she was a talented artist. We discuss how Jetlagged got its name, the process from idea to publication, and what's next for Jetlagged Comic. Check out the Jetlagged Comic website: https://www.jetlaggedcomic.com/ . Follo...
May 28, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 29
It's Memorial Day 2020. I know travel has slowed down due to COVID-19, but that doesn't mean you can't start thinking about your next fabulous travel destination. Marketing Manager, Staci Schuhmann, came on the show to discuss the disruption the pandemic has caused the travel industry, the ID90 Travel website and company, how important it is to keep yourself available for an unexpected career change, and I announce a BIG BIG BIG (Yes, it's that big) announcement that will change my life. ID90 Tr...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 28
Actor and model, Joseph Gamble (Joe), called in to discuss what led him down the path to becoming an actor. We talked about surviving in Hollywood, how he gave up the idea of having to prove himself to other people, race disparities within America, white privilege, the death of Ahmaud Arbery, and how being kind to one another really is as easy as it sounds. Click here to check out Joe on Instagram. Click here to follow him on Twitter. Joe's YouTube Page . Website: https://www.backstage.com/u/j-g...
May 21, 2020•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 27
Drop everything you are doing, grab your phone, download this episode of the podcast, and enjoy this incredible conversation. Photographer, Nicole Bissey, called in and we started by paying respects to Nicole's mother, who recently passed and talked about the incredible gift she left for Nicole. We discussed the different ways we searched and found our biological parents, growing up an only child, and meeting our biological siblings. This conversation was frank. I can't speak for Nicole, but I m...
May 18, 2020•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 26
Mike MRF plays the saxophone, the piano, and writes his own lyrics and music. Mike called in to discuss music, songwriting, musical education, and how his parents encouraged him to play the saxophone at an early age. We chatted about him recovering from COVID-19 and what he's doing to stay creative during the pandemic. He also shared what he thinks is the best thing to happen so far in 2020 and we wrapped up the episode with a game of Let's Get Grounded. Mike MRF will be performing this weekend ...
May 14, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 25
The Man. The Instagram Legend. The one and only, Adam aka Limey, is on the show. Limey called in to discuss the circumstances that surrounded his 2018 decision to shut down his incredibly popular Instagram account, Limeyflyer. We discussed social media, conspiracy theorists, and how internet trolls thrive on setting little fires around the internet so they can watch them burn. And sometimes these social media terrorists do more than harass you online. Online trolls go as far as threatening you, ...
May 11, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 24
I've talked to parents , flight attendants , pilots , and now... Healthcare Workers. What's it like when you're in charge of beach closures in your county? What's it like running an Urgent Care during the COVID-19 outbreak? How do nurses manage their stress level working on the front lines of a pandemic? How do spouses deal with watching their loved one suit up for battle and head to the hospital every day? Imagine having to say goodbye to your grandmother through a long term care facility windo...
May 07, 2020•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 23
Two Guys On A Plane have landed on Grounded with Flight Attendant Joe. Rich, and Andrew, flight attendants, and co-creators of the blog, Two Guys On A Plane, are creating a brand empire in the social media and blogging world. They came on the show to discuss how they met, how they came up with the idea for Two Guys On A Plane, blogging, writing, creating memes, social media, how they are managing flying during a pandemic, and twice being on House Hunters. Follow them on social media on Instagram...
May 04, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 22
Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and enjoy this kiki. Pilot Paul called to chat about his current airline going out of business, losing his job, and how he bounced back quickly. We talked about his dreams of becoming a pilot ever since attending an air show in Bangor, Maine when he was a child. We discussed homophobia in the cockpit, why he had to take a job as a flight attendant, and how the experience of working as a flight attendant helped him be a better pilot. It's all here. Laughter. Jokes. ...
Apr 30, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 21
It's PILOT WEEK on Grounded with Flight Attendant Joe. Commercial airline pilots, Marissa and Adam, called in to discuss the impact that COVID-19 is having on the airline industry. Part one: Marissa and I discussed the challenges of being a single mother of three, an airline pilot, and how she prioritizes what's most important in her life. We also discussed how her airline management is handling the situation. misogyny in the flight deck, and why airline passengers were told to quarantine after ...
Apr 27, 2020•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 20
Flight attendants, LJ and Kurtis, called in today to discuss flying during the COVID-19 pandemic. I am currently off for six months, but I wanted to do a temperature check on what it's like on the line. We discussed how the pandemic had affected their work schedules and their fears of being considered essential workers. We talked about passengers flying during this time, airline management, and what they think about furloughs. We laughed and also chatted about inappropriate topics to lighten the...
Apr 23, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 19
Air traffic controller, Garon Wade, called in to chat about adoption. Garon's story is incredible. Garon was born in Sri Lanka and adopted by an American family. Adoption is an important part of Garon's narrative. His adopted father was adopted, Garon was adopted, and Garon and his husband have adopted two children, one from the United States and one from South Africa. He educated me on the adoption process when adopting children in the states and from a foreign country. We also discussed racist...
Apr 20, 2020•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 18
Mike Wagner is a powerhouse when it comes to lyric writing and creating music. Mike is the "Weird Al" of the pilot world. With parody songs titled: Chemtrails At Night, Lav Stinks, and I Sit Around, Mike is a legend in the airline industry. We chatted about his love for creating music, conspiracy theorists, and the differences between corporate pilots and commercial pilots. We also shared why we think some pilots are cheap and wrapped the episode up with some golf talk. Follow Mike on Instagram:...
Apr 16, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 17
Kisha and I have a real talk about race and racism. We discussed the racial disparity in the judicial system, slavery and religion, and the differences between raising black boys and white boys in America. We shared a similar story about being pulled over by the police and how the outcome was completely different. Was it because of the color of our skin? I'll let you decide. If you enjoyed this episode, please SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. New episodes every Tuesday, If you listen on iTunes, please ...
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 16
A few weeks ago, my husband and I were discussing what it must be like to deal with a pandemic while juggling the needs of children. I reached out to three families that I know personally and proceeded to dig deep into their business to understand what it's like parenting during a pandemic. We discussed anxiety levels, maintaining routines and schedules, homeschooling, and how they--and their children--are staying sane during this crisis. Thank you to my guests, Sara, John and Sarah, and Kendra....
Apr 09, 2020•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 15
Stephanie Sutherlin is a blogger who lives in the Pacific Northwest on a sailboat. She's also a wedding photographer, YouTuber, ex flight attendant, future pilot, and writer. Did I mention she's also writing a pre-teen novel? Stephanie makes me look like a lazy bum. I loved this conversation. This was the first time I had ever spoken with Stephanie, so I was eager to dive deep into her story. By the end of it, I almost paid her for a therapy session. After bombarding Stephanie with questions abo...
Apr 07, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 14
In today's episode, I drug my husband out of the living room to do a fun Q&A episode. I collected questions from people on social media and we had a blast answering them for you. You'll quickly realize my husband and I are completely different. He's not one to be inappropriate, he saves that for me. But I had a blast making him squirm in the chair while conducting this conversation. Questions: What do you think of satirical webpages? How did you and Joe meet? What does Flight Attendant Joe s...
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 13
Ladies and gentlemen, you'll want to fasten your seat belts for this episode, because it's about to get bumpy AF. Upcoming stand-up comedian, Tyson Jackson, called in to discuss his lifelong dream of doing stand up and what gave him the courage to get up on stage for the first time. We chatted about his childhood growing up in Louisiana, how we both still struggle with body image issues, living most of his life with HIV, and that time he accidentally posted dick pics on Snapchat while on a layov...
Mar 24, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 12
Let's talk about sex, baby. I've been waiting for this conversation since the podcast first aired. I wanted the tenth episode to be incredible, and Jordan called in to make that happen. I decided to talk about sex with a woman to break down all those bullshit walls that say women can't be sexual beings. Thankfully, Jordan did not hold back. She shared her life while attending Bible college and how that prevented her from expressing herself sexually. We discussed how anal and blow jobs are not co...
Mar 17, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 11
Comedy writer and stand up comedian, Jeff Klein, called in to discuss what got him into standup. We chatted about how writing jokes and performing for rural Florida crowds has shaped his sets and made him a better writer. We talked about the benefits of being a clean comic, his backyard animals (and boy does he have many), and how his husband supports his creative side but doesn't often see him live. We ended this explosive conversation with a fun game of Let's Get Grounded, where he shares the ...
Mar 10, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 10
Comedian, Jenn Gonzalez, called in to discuss her path to becoming a standup comedian. We discussed her passion for writing comedy, online trolls, and cancel culture, We talked about being extroverted introverts (or introverted extroverts, I honestly can't remember) and how she enjoys bantering with hecklers. Then she dropped some big news, that her dad is a Republican from Mexican descent who is a Trump supporter. I had no clue that was a thing. It was a lovely and often inappropriate conversat...
Mar 03, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 9
The fabulous Rasha Pecoraro calls in to discuss her true-crime limited podcast series, Root of Evil, which she cohosted with her sister, Yvette. We chatted about Root of Evil being nominated for an I Heart Radio Podcast Award, marrying her first spouse on The Biggest Loser: Special Edition, the TNT series, I Am The Night (adapted from her late mother Fauna Hodel's book, One Day She'll Darken: The Mysterious Beginnings of Fauna Hodel ), and Rasha fulfilling her dream of becoming a flight attendan...
Feb 25, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 8
Pilot, Justin Siems, the creator of the podcast PILOT TO PILOT called in to chat about the future of aviation, podcasting, and his early years as QB for Ohio State. We also discussed sport's team tribalism, the Netflix documentary, Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez, and the effects that chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) have on football players. You can follow Justin on Instagram @pilottopilot or Twitter @siems17 His podcast, Pilot to Pilot, can be downloaded on iTunes, Google Play...
Feb 18, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 7
This week Ryan called in, and we had a candid discussion on politics. Republicans and Democrats have given up talking about their differences, and it's toxic for our country. I wanted to change that. I'm not a fan of Trump, and my guest voted for him, so I thought it would be a fantastic conversation. I wanted to know why someone would vote for Donald J. Trump? And he told me. We talked Trump, impeachment, liberal and conservative issues, the impact that Trump has had as president, Sanders, and ...
Feb 11, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 6
I've known Briana for over ten years. When we first met, she was a little different; she was a man, baby. Now she lives her true life as a woman. Briana came on the show to talk about her journey. We discussed her transition, the humiliation that dead-naming does to a trans person. We addressed depression, suicidal thoughts, traveling with identification that labels you as a male when you present as female on the outside, and younger children who may identify as trans and when is it the safest t...
Feb 04, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 5
Author, photographer, and flight attendant, Zachary Leonard, calls in to discuss his new book, Help Me Hold Onto This And Other Short Stories. We had an intimate conversation about growing up as a teenager in a world where gay people have to lie about who they are, who they love, and why that's not okay. We discussed dates gone wrong, how to handle bad reviews, wanting someone you'll never have, and I share a drunk ad I recorded for his book. Follow Zachary Leonard on Instagram: @zacharyleoo Fol...
Jan 28, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 4
