Michael continues with Part 2 of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 from July 2014. Part 2 begins with Ukrainian Independence in 1991 and moves into the events of July 17, 2014 and Flight 17. Michael also covers a few stories from the world of airline

Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 (Part 1)

Dec 23rd, 2023 1h 11m

Michael is back for Episode 35 of PCPC! Episode 35 is centered around Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, a scheduled flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur on July 17th 2014. The first half of the Episode 35 focuses on the history of Ukraine from earl

Southwest Airlines Flight 1455

Jun 6th, 2022 1h 5m

For the 34th episode of PCPC, Michael takes his first "solo flight" and examines Southwest Airlines Flight 1455, a scheduled flight from Las Vegas to Burbank on March 5th 2000. The story of Flight 1455 is followed with a few stories from the wo

United Airlines Flight 173

Jan 14th, 2022 1h 21m

On the 33rd episode of PCPC, Michael and Tess take a look at United Airlines Flight 173, a scheduled flight from JFK in NYC to Portland, Oregon on December 28th 1978. They discuss Flight 173, the DC-8, unruly passengers, impecunious/upbraid, th

TWA Flight 2/United Flight 718 (1956 Grand Canyon)

Mar 25th, 2021 2h

For the 31st episode of PCPC, Michael and Tess take a look at TWA Flight 2 and United Airlines Flight 718, two scheduled flights that departed Los Angeles International Airport on the morning of June 30th 1956. The duo discuss Flight 2/Flight 7

Lauda Air Flight 004

Dec 29th, 2020 1h 16m

Michael and Tess are finally back for the last PCPC episode of 2020. The 30th episode focuses on Lauda Air Flight 004, a scheduled flight from Bangkok International to Vienna International on May 26th 1991. The two discuss Flight 004, Boeing MA

Air Canada Flight 143 (Part 2)

Sep 28th, 2020 1h 13m

Michael continues his interview with Captain Bob Pearson and Pearl Dion. Tess joins in and the two discuss Flight 143, aviation accident categories, "flights to nowhere" and touch upon a few stories from the world of airline news. Thanks to eve

Air Canada Flight 143 (Part 1)

1 Sep 21st, 2020 1h 2m

Michael and Tess take a long look at Air Canada Flight 143, a scheduled flight from Montreal to Edmonton on the evening of July 23rd 1983. Michael is joined by two guests for a surprise interview later on in the show. This is Part 1 of 2. Thank

PSA Flight 182

1 Aug 19th, 2020 1h 59m

PSA Flight 182 was a scheduled flight from Los Angeles International Airport to San Diego International Airport on the morning of September 25th 1978. Michael interviews a retired PSA flight attendant and Secretary for the PSA Historic Memorial

Pan Am Flight 103

Jul 21st, 2020 1h 34m

Pan Am Flight 103 was a scheduled flight from London to New York on Wednesday December 21st 1988. On the 27th episode of PCPC, Michael and Tess take a look at Flight 103, interview Anthony Friedl, and discuss conspiracy theories, airline layof

Qantas Flight 72 (Part 2)

Jul 4th, 2020 1h 1m

Michael continues his interview with Captain Kevin Sullivan concerning Qantas Flight 72. Tess joins in on the discussion and they talk about Flight 72, automation, movies, the Boeing MAX 8, wacky defunct airlines and a proposed travel tax credi

Qantas Flight 72 (Part 1)

Jul 1st, 2020 1h 10m

Michael and Tess take a look at Qantas Flight 72, a scheduled flight from Singapore to Perth on Tuesday October 7th 2008. A "secret" guest joins the discussion. Tess and Michael discuss Australia and give a brief update on the latest in U.S. a

Most Dangerous Airports: PCPC "Layover" Episode

Jun 16th, 2020 52m 8s

Michael and Tess introduce the first PCPC Layover Episode. Tess unveils her "Top 10 World's Most Dangerous Airports List" and Michael interviews George Santamouris, a 30 year veteran of the airline maintenance industry. They also discuss a few

TAM Airlines Flight 3054

Jun 9th, 2020 1h 9m

On the 24th episode of PCPC, Michael and Tess take a look at TAM Airlines Flight 3054, a scheduled flight from Porto Alegre to Sao Paulo on July 17th 2007. The duo discuss Flight 3054, the BLM protests, a boost in U.S. air travel and a story fr

Rocky Mountain Airways Flight 217

May 25th, 2020 1h 34m

Michael and Tess take a look at Rocky Mountain Airways Flight 217, a scheduled flight from Steamboat Springs to Denver on the night of December 4th 1978. The two talk about Flight 217, Pakistan International Airlines Flight 8303, Star Trek, Alf

Aloha Airlines Flight 243

May 11th, 2020 1h 13m

Aloha Airlines Flight 243 was a scheduled flight from Hilo to Honolulu on Thursday April 28th 1988. For the 22nd episode of PCPC, Michael and Tess talk Flight 243, UFOs, the Unabomber manifesto, oxygen bars, loving 747s, and touch upon a few t

Aeroflot Flight 593

May 2nd, 2020 1h

On the 21st episode of PCPC, Michael and Tess focus on Aeroflot Flight 593, a scheduled flight from Sheremetyevo International Airport in Moscow to Kai Tak Airport in Hong Kong, on the night of March 23rd 1994. The two discuss Flight 593, new

British Airways Flight 5390

Apr 15th, 2020 1h 5m

Michael and Tess discuss British Airways Flight 5390, a scheduled flight from Birmingham, England to Malaga, Spain on June 10th 1990. The duo discuss Flight 5390, aviation themed movies, Teddy Roosevelt, horrible surprise gifts and a few topics

Delta Airlines Flight 191

Mar 29th, 2020 1h 4m

Michael and Tess take a look at Delta Airlines Flight 191, a scheduled flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on Friday August 2nd 1985. On the 19th episode of PCPC, discussion rev

Japan Airlines Flight 123

Mar 17th, 2020 1h 2m

On the 18th episode of PCPC, Michael and Tess discuss the heroic effort by the pilots of Japan Airlines Flight 123, a scheduled flight from Tokyo to Osaka on Monday August 12th 1985. The duo talk about Flight 123, new websites, living in the a

Bashkirian Airlines Flight 2937/DHL Flight 611

Feb 29th, 2020 1h 6m

Michael takes a look at the incident that took place between two planes, Bashkirian Flight 2937 and DHL Flight 611, above southern Germany on the night of July 1st 2002. Tess Andrade joins as guest. Discussion revolves around Flights 2937 and

Turkish Airlines Flight 1951

Feb 21st, 2020 1h 12m

Joined again by producer Tess Andrade, Michael takes a look at the circumstances surrounding the crash of Turkish Airlines Flight 1951, a scheduled flight from Istanbul to Amsterdam on February 25th 2009. Michael and Tess discuss Flight 1951,

Iran Air Flight 655

Jan 28th, 2020 1h 7m

On the 15th episode of PCPC, Michael and Tess unpack the history heavy story of Iran Air Flight 655, a scheduled flight from Bandar Abbas, Iran to Dubai, United Arab Emirates on July 3rd 1988. Michael and Tess discuss Flight 655, the history o

British Midland Flight 92

Jan 13th, 2020 1h 2m

Michael and Tess are back for the first time in 2020 with the 14th episode of PCPC where the two discuss British Midland Flight 92, a scheduled flight from London to Belfast on the night of January 8th 1989. They discuss Flight 92, Ukraine Int

Air Canada Flight 797

Dec 9th, 2019 53m 36s

Michael and Tess take a look at Air Canada Flight 797 that took off from Dallas Fort Worth International on June 2nd 1983 en route to Toronto. The two discuss Flight 797, Christmas travel, "basic" economy, fire safety, paper/mobile boarding tic