Welcome to Open Seat, the podcast where we create a space for authentic conversations about faith—unfiltered and unapologetic. With each episode, we invite guests from all walks of life to share their personal journeys, struggles, and revelations moments of doubt, discovery, and everything in between. Here, we believe that every story matters, and in the open seat, there’s room for honesty, vulnerability, and community. Whether you’re questioning, seeking, or steadfast in your beliefs, you’l ...
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Open Seat is a place where we gather to discuss the glory of God revealed in the NewTestament by studying the original Greek in which it was written. We hope to bridge the gap of scholarship surrounding the study of Koine Greek, and as we host these conversations, we hope to demonstrate the beauty of the Bible's original languages. To all who are interested, take a seat with us and join the conversation today!
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Most airlines don't have stories about high stakes arm wrestling, planes full of dogs, and a decade of go-go boots, but Southwest isn't like most airlines. To celebrate 50 years of flying, Southwest Airlines proudly presents this 20 episode series featuring first-hand stories from the people who lived through the wildest and most memorable moments in the airline's history. Hosted by Southwest employees Quinnie Jenkins and Lucas Hershberger, produced by LA Times Studios and At Will Media. Thi ...
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Send us a text Join us on Open Seat as Veronica Sanchez shares her miraculous journey of faith and resilience. From early childhood immigration to a challenging stroke during her pregnancy, Veronica discusses how her unwavering belief and prayer helped her navigate life's toughest challenges. Listen in as she recounts her family's devotion to Our L…
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Send us a text Today in the Open Seat, we have Shahina Ramirez, a 16-year-old high school junior who shares her journey of faith, family, and personal growth. Shihina shares her experiences of faith, family and culture from how her parent's faith helps her to pray each day, the relationship with her late grandfather to her vibrant Quinceañera. Shih…
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Jesus, Send Me: Big Acts, Small Actors
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Send us a text Join us as with sit in the Open Seat with Ken Freshcorn today. From his early life as the youngest of ten children to his time at Boysville of Michigan, Ken shares his experiences and struggles on his journey of faith, family, and helping others. Hear about his battles with addiction, moments of divine intervention, and his commitmen…
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Fiorella Diaz: Story of the Socks and Saintly Souls
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Send us a text We recommend you watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@holyfamilyadrian In this episode of Open Seat, Fiorella Diaz joins the podcast to share her inspiring journey from Venezuela to the United States. She discusses her experiences learning English, her recent confirmation, and the importance of the Dia de los Muert…
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We Belong Together with Fr. Joe Newman, OSFS
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Send us a text Join us for a special episode of Open Seat, where we engage in an unfiltered and heartfelt conversation with the Very Reverend Joe Newman, OSFS. Fr. Joe Newman reflects on his journey from growing up in Toledo, Ohio, to becoming a Provincial Superior of the Oblates in the Toledo-Detroit Province. He shares profound insights on spirit…
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Finding Home at Holy Family: Africa to Adrian
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Send us a text Join Ariane Ouedraogo on a heartfelt episode of Open Seat as she shares her inspiring journey from Burkina Faso to Adrian College in Michigan. Ariane discusses the crucial role of faith in her life, cultural differences between the Catholic Church in Africa and the U.S., and how a leadership program enabled her dream of studying abro…
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A Life of Faith, Sacrifice & Service
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Send us a text In this episode, Kathy Wickham shares her life story, reflecting on her Catholic upbringing, the sacrifices made for her education, and her journey from nursing aspirations to a fulfilling 53-year marriage. Kathy recounts how her spiritual journey evolved over the years, with moments of doubt and growth, emphasizing the importance of…
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Venezuela to Victory: Baseball and Belief
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Send us a text With Victor Diaz, a Venezuelan baseball star and now coach, explores his remarkable journey from Venezuela to the United States. Victor shares his struggles with the economic crisis in Venezuela, the challenges of obtaining asylum in the U.S., and the impact of faith on his life. The episode delves into his experiences at Concordia U…
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered if you’re alone in your faith journey? Welcome to Open Seat, the podcast where we create a space for authentic conversations about faith—unfiltered and unapologetic. I’m your host, Katie Love, and each episode, we invite guests from all walks of life to share their personal journeys, struggles, revelations, mom…
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Episode 24: Reflecting on Season 1
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Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we wrap up our first season! We take a moment to reflect on where we have been, discussing favorite episodes, highlights from 1 John, and helpful resources for studying Greek. Thanks for joining us this season, we look forward to continuing the conversation in season 2! Our Missi…
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Episode 23: Sin, Death, and Jesus - John's Final Encouragement to Believers - 1 John 5:13-21
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Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we finish our study of the book of 1 John! We discuss the importance and power of prayer, especially when it comes to praying for fellow believers and their struggle against sin. We talk about what John means by "sin that leads to death" versus "sin that does not lead to death." …
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Episode 22: Confidence in Christ with Aaron Wells - 1 John 5:1-12
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Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we welcome special guest and friend Aaron Wells! Aaron is a PhD student at Colorado School of Mines and an involved member at Storyline Church. Together, we study the first half of 1 John 5. First, we see that through faith in Christ we have become children of God, we have overco…
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Episode 21: Hebrew and the Septuagint with Dr. Seth Rodriquez
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Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we welcome special guest and former professor, Dr. Seth Rodriquez! Dr. Rodriquez currently works at Colorado Christian University, teaching courses on the Old Testament and on Archeology. We discuss Rodriquez's experience learning the biblical languages and the joys of being a pr…
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Episode 20: God is Love - 1 John 4:7-21
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Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we continue our study of 1 John, reaching the passage where we read the famous phrase, "God is love." Together, we discuss the ultimate act of God's love, how God's love is perfected in us, and the confidence and hope we have as a result. We hope you are as encouraged as we are b…
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A Brief Update and Encouragement
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Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat podcast! Today, we take a brief break from our typical episode structure, encouraging you with the words of several historical Christians and what they have to say about biblical languages. Our Mission We recognize that the Bible was written in languages full of richness and beauty. Our goal is to explore th…
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Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we conduct a word study on the four different words for love in the Koine Greek language. We discuss the differences between the four types of love, examples of where they occur in the Bible, and why it is helpful to have four different words for love. We also set the stage for n…
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Episode 18: Discerning Spirits and Truth - 1 John 4:1-6 with Chase Karraker
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Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we welcome special guest and friend, Chase Karraker. Chase works in the Residence Life office at Colorado Christian University and is passionate about psychology and music. Together we discuss the beginning of chapter 4 of 1 John, discussing the spiritual world and how we know th…
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Episode 17: Why the Church Should Take Sin Seriously with Dr. David E. Bosworth
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Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we welcome special guest and one of our former professors, Dr. David E. Bosworth! Dr. Bosworth is one of the New Testament professors at Colorado Christian University, specializing in Koine Greek, Pauline Literature, and Intercultural Ministry. After conversing about the joys of …
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Episode 16: Love One Another - 1 John 3:11-24 with Emily Watling
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Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we welcome special guest and friend Emily Watling! Emily is a former classmate from CCU, Kaitlin's roommate, and currently works in admissions at CCU and as a barista at a coffee shop. Together, we discuss one of the major themes of John that occurs in chapter three, the theme of…
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Episode 15: The Beauty of Koine Greek with Dr. David Kotter
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Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we welcome special guest, professor, and friend, Dr. David Kotter! Dr. Kotter is the current Dean of the School of Theology at Colorado Christian University and one of our former Greek professors. As we sit with Kotter, he shares about his life, love for the Lord, passion for tea…
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Episode 14: On Sin and Righteousness - 1 John 3:1-10
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Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode, we continue our study of 1 John, spending the majority of our conversation talking about sin. We wrestle with the question, is John talking about habitual sin in this chapter? What is John trying to communicate to his audience, and what should our takeaway be? We end our conversa…
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Episode 13: Seminary and Pastorship with Ryan Wassell
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Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat Podcast! On today's episode, we welcome special guest Pastor Ryan Wassell! Ryan is a husband, father of four, and the lead pastor of Calvary Redeeming Grace in Lakewood, Colorado. As we ask Ryan about his time in seminary and his role as lead pastor, we focus on the role Koine Greek played in his development…
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Episode 12: Abide in the Truth - 1 John 2:18-29 with Dylan Rudolph
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Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat Podcast! On today's episode, we welcome special guest and friend, Dylan Rudolph! Dylan is a 5th grade teacher, bringing knowledge of history and Greek Orthodoxy philosophies to our conversation today. Together, we unpack the ending of chapter 2 of 1 John, discussing "antichrists," the importance of knowing C…
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Episode 11: How to Read the Bible with Sam Swanson
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Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat Podcast! On today's episode, we welcome special guest and friend, Samantha Swanson! Sam is a graduate of Colorado Christian University and Biblical scholar, currently finishing a Bible study on the book of Nehemiah. With Sam, we define exegesis before talking about how to read and interpret the Bible well. W…
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Episode 10: The New Commandment - 1 John 2:7-17 with David Bux
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Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat Podcast! On today's episode, we continue our study of 1 John with special guest David Bux! Together we discuss John's encouragement to all generations of believers, calling them to love their neighbors and to rest in the finished work of Christ. John also provides a stern warning, reminding believers that on…
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Episode 9: A Recap of Greek Grammar
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Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat Podcast! On today's episode, we revisit the basics of Koine Greek grammar, talking about the alphabet, nouns, and verbs. We continue to lay a solid foundation of grammar to allow for more nuanced study and discussions concerning the Greek in the future. We hope this episode is a helpful reference point for o…
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Episode 8: Jesus is Our Propitiation - 1 John 2:1-6 with Chris Oldham
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Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat Podcast! On today's episode, we welcome special guest Chris Oldham! Chris is a cybersecurity engineer and a member at Storyline Church in Arvada. Together, we discuss how Jesus Christ is our advocate and propitiation, and that once we understand who Jesus is, our faith should naturally lead to obedience. Our…
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Episode 7: Themes in John's Writings with Rachel Reagor
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Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat Podcast! On today's episode, we welcome special guest Rachel Reagor! Rachel is one of our former Greek classmates and currently works at CCU and Storyline Church. Together, we discuss the works of the apostle John, looking at several unifying themes across his writings to increase our understanding throughou…
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Episode 6: Walking in the Light - 1 John 1:5-10
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Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat Podcast! On today's episode, we continue our study of the book of 1 John. Before jumping into the study, we discuss the different moods in Greek verbs, focusing on the subjunctive. We then apply our understanding of the subjunctive to the passage as John introduces several key themes of his letter: first, th…
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Episode 5: Verbal Aspect with Maegan Gunner
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Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat Podcast! On today's episode, we welcome our first guest and former classmate, Maegan Gunner! Maegan joins us to introduce verbal aspect theory, using the research she collected during her time at Colorado Christian University. Together with Maegan, we discuss her findings, examine the benefits of verbal aspe…
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Episode 4: Introduction to 1 John
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Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat Podcast! On today's episode, we briefly discuss Greek verbs, nouns, and the syntax of sentences in biblical manuscripts. We also begin our study of 1 John, the first letter written by the apostle John to the Church. We discuss John's use of the past tense forms, the fellowship believers share with God, and J…
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Episode 3: What's With All the Bible Translations?
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Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat Podcast! On today's episode, we discuss the qualities and characteristics of good Bible translations. Next, we discuss how the different goals and interpretations of translation groups lead to a spectrum of English Bible translations, and we discuss how these versions are different. We end by providing four …
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Episode 2: Koine Greek History and Manuscripts
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Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode we begin laying the groundwork for future conversations. We present a brief history of the Koine Greek language, discuss the inspiration of Scripture, explain what manuscripts are, and provide a general overview of different types of errors that occur in the Greek manuscripts. Our…
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Today's Episode Welcome to the Open Seat podcast! On today's episode we introduce ourselves and our vision for this podcast. We discuss where we came up with the idea for this podcast, why studying Koine Greek has been so valuable to us, and our structure for the podcast moving forward. Our Mission We recognize that the Bible was written in languag…
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Episode 20: Flying Through A Pandemic
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Passengers stopped flying. Cleaning protocols needed to be overhauled. Keeping an airline running through a global pandemic is no easy task, but Southwest Airlines pulled it off, and without involuntary furloughs, layoffs, or pay reductions. In this episode, Southwest Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Gary Kelly and Managing Director Communicati…
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Window, aisle, or middle? Since Southwest Airlines first took to the skies, seating has been customer's choice. The reasons behind the open seating have as much to do with the airline’s unique culture as they do with an optimized boarding process. In this episode, Managing Director Customer Experience Tony Roach explains the policy that sets Southw…
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Episode 18: The Last Flight Of Rosa Parks
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Lou Freeman can lay claim to a lot of firsts. He was in the first group of students to integrate his high school in Dallas. He was the first African American undergraduate to train at his air force base in Texas, He was the first Black pilot at Southwest Airlines, and he was the first Black chief pilot of any major U.S. airline. So, when Rosa Parks…
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Episode 17: Hedging Against Jet Fuel
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One day, Gary Kelly and his team had a billion-dollar idea. Literally. In the 90s, Gary implemented a cost-saving measure to protect against fluctuations in jet fuel prices, and it paid off. In this episode, we’ll hear from the Southwest Airlines Chairman and Chief Executive Officer himself about how he and a small team of analysts pioneered a prog…
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Episode 16: Donating Time, Talent & Tickets
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Bill Baracani didn’t grow up with much, but he never had to worry if there would be food on the table. Through his volunteer work, Southwest Airlines Ramp Agent Bill discovered how fortunate he really was, and was inspired to save and dedicate almost all his time off to charity work. In this episode, we’ll hear about Bill Baracani’s passion for vol…
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The news was hard to hear. Nicole Parris’ infant daughter had survived a high-risk double lung transplant, but she would need to return to a hospital in St. Louis every 6 months for the rest of her life. For Nicole and her family in Florida, this would be nearly impossible if not for Southwest Airlines Medical Transportation Grant Program. In this …
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Alan Hugley was at work the morning of 9/11. He’s a Flight Dispatcher for Southwest Airlines, and while the country was grappling with the events of that day, The Federal Aviation Administration ordered an immediate grounding of all planes nationwide. This was an order that Alan had to execute. In this episode we hear Alan Hugley’s story of 9/11, a…
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Episode 13: Used Doesn’t Mean Useless
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Pop quiz: what do you do with a pile of discarded seat leather that could stretch 43 acres? Throw it in a landfill? Not if you’re Southwest. In this episode, Laura Nieto, the Director of Community Outreach at Southwest Airlines, tells us how a small idea in 2014 led to a huge repurposing project that crossed an ocean and gave “new life” to people a…
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Ladies and gentlemen, we are gathered here today to witness the inflight marriage of two customers. For Southwest Airlines, being “The Love Airline” is more than a nickname, as customers from coast to coast have met, fallen in love, and even gotten married on Southwest flights. In this episode, Derek K. Hubbard, a Manager for the airline’s Public R…
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It’s not every day that a flight attendant can make more money by retiring, but such is the life of some of Southwest Airlines’ early employees thanks to the company’s ProfitSharing Plan. Bucking the trends of the airline industry, Southwest decided to share its profits with the employees who helped earn them beginning in 1973. Ron Ricks, the Vice …
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Most airlines took an hour or more to “turn” their planes, meaning to get them ready to fly again after landing. Southwest Airlines did it in just 10 minutes. The year was 1972, and the fledgling airline realized their only chance for survival was to turn planes faster than anyone had ever done before. At that time, retired Executive Vice President…
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Colonel Roy A. Knight Jr. disappeared over Laos during the Vietnam War. His son grew up without knowing what happened to his father until he received a phone call in 2019. Retired Southwest Airlines Pilot Bryan Knight tells us how after more than 50 years, he was finally able to fly his dad home. For more stories on Southwest Airlines’ 50 years of …
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Episode 8: To The Rescue: Pets on Planes
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This might sound crazy, or like a pet lover’s dream, but how would you like to fly next to 70 cats and dogs? In 2018, Southwest Airlines sent a plane of supplies to Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, and returned with a cabin full of rescued animals. In this episode, Southwest Chief Pilot David “Fig” Newton tells us the story of the f…
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Episode 7: Southwest Spirit & A Fun Surprise
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The often imitated, never duplicated culture of Southwest Airlines has inspired 50 years of loyalty from employees and customers alike, but what exactly is it? Don’t worry, you don’t have to figure it out, that’s Whitney Eichinger’s job. She is Southwest’s Managing Director of Culture and Engagement, and she and the Southwest Culture Ambassadors ar…
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Episode 6: Go-Go Boots, Khakis & Jams
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Southwest Airlines’ uniforms have always been a cut above. From the early days of hot pants and white lace-up boots in the 70’s to the khaki wave of the 90’s and beyond, customers can spot a Southwest employee from across the airport at the drop of a hat. In this episode, we’ll hear from Flight Attendant Kelli Bartlett who has worn four decades’ wo…
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Episode 5: Gregg The Guy At The Gate
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Let’s get this Boeing going! Southwest Airlines is known to add some levity to the air travel experience through fun announcements, gate games, and playful personalities behind the gate and onboard announcements. In this episode, we’ll hear from long-time Southwest Operations Agent Gregg Lynn, otherwise known as Gregg The Guy at the Gate, on how he…
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