Podcast
CategoryEpisode 47 – Touring Plans’ Len Testa
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We speak to Len Testa, founder of Touring Plans, a travel hacker of another sort. We talk about how Len turned his graduate
Episode 46 – Polaris, AA basic economy, and 2017 predictions
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We dive into Trevor’s experience in the Polaris lounge before discussing American’s new basic economy fares and where our loyalties lie this year,
Episode 45 – jonk, he who would fly 270,000 miles
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The Joes kick off 2017 with special guest Jonathan Khoo (@jonk). We review his 270,000+ miles in the air in 2016, how he
Episode 44 – Festivus the Second
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We’re back for our second annual Festivus episode. Join the Joes and Trevor as they take an eclectic look back at the year
Episode 43 – Interview with Matt Part II (the future of Saverocity, random travel philosophy, and first Disney trip)
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Part II of our interview with Matt from Saverocity, we discuss the future of Saverocity, how travel changes you, and a little Disney.
Episode 42 – Interview with Matt Part I (the rise and fall of Matt the reseller)
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With Trevor and Joe Cortez off doing Trevor and Joe Cortez things, we sit down with Matt in Part I of a two
Episode 41 – Breaking down the new World of Hyatt
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The gang’s all we here as we catch up on Trevor’s latest weekend in Asia and the new World of Hyatt Program. From
Episode 40 – Valuing Trips and Opportunity Cost with Noah from Money Metagame
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Noah from Money Metagame stops by to settle an old argument with Trevor. In the process, we touch on how to evaluate the
Episode 39 – AA IRROPS, AMEX “Enhancements”, and more
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The Observation Deck is back to talk about AA’s regular irregular operations, AMEX “enhancements”, and how to use 75K Virgin America miles! Recorded 6 Oct, 20..
Episode 38 – Talking shop with Free-quent Flyer
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With Trevor and Joe Cortez preoccupied, Free-quent Flyer returns to talk moving and MS, whether the hobby really is dying, the currencies he
Episode 37 – CSR CSR CSR!!!!!!!!!
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Have you heard? There’s a new credit card in town, the Chase Sapphire Reserve! We discuss the hype, our experiences, our thoughts on
Episode 34 – Would you rather?
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We take advantage of the summer to do a more relaxed podcast, meaning we get to be even less serious than usual! Did
Episode 29 – Family Travel Off the Beaten Path
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Wherein we record live and direct from the fourth Family Travel for Real Life Conference! Joe Cheung is joined by Richard Kerr, Shawn
Episode 27 – Alaska breaks Trevor’s heart
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Wherein the Joes try to be sensitive as Trevor goes nuts about Alaska’s Emirates devaluation. Rough night, but we still had a lot
Episode 26 – Hyatt and Diamond Status w/ FQF
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Wherein Freequent Flyer joins us (3rd time!) to discuss the Diamond status freely given by Hyatt, thoughts on how that’s affected loyal Diamonds,
Episode 25 – Credit Card Changes
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Wherein we discuss the tightening of credit card sign up bonuses, card shutdowns, and get back to good old arguments between the main
Episode 24 – Reselling Part 2 with Oren’s Money Saver
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Wherein Oren from Oren’s Money Saver returns to discuss Reselling in greater depth! Featuring reader questions about Amazon fees, getting unlocked in selling
Episode 23 – South America and Staying Out of Jail
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Wherein Matt joins us as we flash our lack of expertise on a variety of topics. Included: South American trip reports, legal advice
Episode 22 – Discussing Disney with Haley Bach
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Wherein we discuss all things Disney trip planning related with the incomparable Haley Bach. When to go, where to stay, what to eat,
Episode 21 – Intro to Reselling with Oren’s Money Saver
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Oren from Oren’s Money Saver and Trevor teach me the basics of reselling. Last Word featuring fails and amazing success stories. If you are interested in star..
Episode 20 – 2015 Saverocity Observation Deck Awards
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Wherein we debate, debate, debate, debate. Take a look back on the year in miles and points and find out who took home top marks in the first annual
Episode 19 – Festivus
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Wherein Joe Cortez and Trevor…are civil to each other? Must be Festivus! Grievances! Feats of strength! And a Festivus miracle you don’t want to miss! Recorde..
Episode 18 – Et tu, AA?
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Wherein we mourn the last big program to fall. Featuring quotes/predictions from previous podcasts and how they’re relevant to the changes we saw this week. A..