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Podcast: Ricki‑Lee & Tim
Episode: The Woman Who Dated a Plane for 9 Years... and Finally Broke Up!
Description: Ever heard of someone dating a plane? Well, meet Michele Kobke, a woman who was in a nine-year relationship with a Boeing 737-800, affectionately called "Schatz" (which means ‘darling’ in German). After falling for its wings, winglets, and thrusters back in 2014 at Berlin Tegel Airport, Michele even dreamed of marrying her beloved aircraft! She spent every night with plane parts or a model version, but after nearly a decade together, the two have called it quits. Don’t worry, they’re still friends... but it’s safe to say this is the most unexpected breakup you’ll ever hear about!...