Best CCO Reads Podcasts (2025)

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29: Spring break during COVID 18:14

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4+ y ago18:14

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We went to Phoenix by plane during Spring Break 2021. In this episode, Christoph discusses the experience including: Booking the trip Travel by plane - especially compared to 2019 Airline clubs Weather Hotels Poolside Food - where is all the food? Overall experience Join him on this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.c…

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28: How I pick my hotels 11:42

4+ y ago11:42

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Finally was traveling again this week and even stayed in a hotel. Not my preferred hotel but it still fit in my matrix of how I decide where to stay. This episode walks you through how I make travel decisions.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travelreviews/message

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27: JT Genter shares what live is like as a digital nomad while living fulltime in an RV 29:11

5y ago29:11

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JT and wife Katie have been digital nomads since 2017. They currently live in an RV where they work and travel fulltime. On this episode, he shares how they make it work and things to consider. Related links: JT on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JTGenter Break down of cost: https://jtkatie.com/2020/12/3-months-living-in-a-rv/ More about their RV life…

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26: What’s it like to quarantine in a hotel in New Zealand for 14 days? 18:38

5y ago18:38

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Lu Barron is in New Zealand and has been quarantining in a hotel guarded by the military for 14 days. That’s a requirement for inbound travelers. She made the trip from the United States. Let’s hear her story.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travelreviews/message

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25: When it makes sense to buy miles to purchase your next airline ticket 11:16

5y ago11:16

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Sometimes it makes financial sense to buy miles and then use them to purchase your airline ticket. Christoph shares how he found an example where he could save $1,600 this way. Contact Christoph at [email protected] and check out his marketing blog at authenticstorytelling.net--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trav…

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24: Driving from Iowa to the West Coast and then north on the Pacific ocean Highway 20:25

5y ago20:25

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Barry Boyer joins Christoph Trappe on this episode to talk about the two-month trip him and his wife took from the Midwest to the West Coast and then up to Seattle and then back.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travelreviews/message

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23: Why you always want to examine your hotel bill 11:13

5y ago11:13

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The little charges add up and sometimes they end up on your bill accidentally. That’s why you really want to examine what you’re being charged for. Let’s dive into this topic on this episode.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travelreviews/message

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22: When your flight gets cancelled is getting a rental car a good idea? 9:27

5y ago9:27

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When your flight gets canceled it’s tempting to get a rental car if your final destination is somewhat within driving distance. In this episode I discuss the things to consider and how to check available rental cars and pricing quickly even without leaving the gate.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travelreviews/m…

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21: Will I get upgraded on a plane if I dress up? 10:14

5y ago10:14

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That’s certainly a myth out there and I dive into this topic on this episode of the podcast. Have you ever gotten upgraded just because you’re dressed up?--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travelreviews/message

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20: How to buy better luggage for your next trip 9:55

5y ago9:55

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In this episode I talk about how to buy better luggage, luggage that you can actually see and find because it doesn’t look like everyone else’s at an airport. For more and pictures visit http://travelreviews.online/luggage--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travelreviews/message…

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19: Will the termination of change fees matter? And: I booked my first trip in several months 11:51

5y ago11:51

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The three major US airlines announced that they will discontinue change fees. I will dive into the topic and share my opinion on whether or not that will make a difference. I also booked my first trip in two months during the coronavirus era. I share that experience and what my hopes are.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p…

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18: Should we all just travel while we work and learn while remote now? 13:16

5y ago13:16

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With school districts moving to virtual learning and parents working remotely why not travel as a family and work remote from anywhere and not just your home? This episode unpacks the advantages and disadvantages.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travelreviews/message…

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17: Taking trips without phones and without being connected to the internet 8:06

5y ago8:06

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Very 1989 I know but it’s worth trying and I’ve done it before and I was reminded of disconnecting when I was forcefully disconnected after a 109 mph storm came through our neighborhood. Let’s talk about the benefits. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travelreviews/message…

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16: What’s the best way to pay for tolls while traveling? 12:39

5y ago12:39

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In this episode I discuss my strategy when it comes to paying for tolls while traveling by car. Related: Paying tolls by app in Alabama https://authenticstorytelling.net/how-to-use-the-alabama-toll-by-plate-app-and-is-it-worth-it/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travelreviews/message…

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E15: Should I print my boarding pass? 12:52

5y ago12:52

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I usually do while also downloading my mobile boarding pass. There are other advantages of printing your boarding pass especially when traveling with kids. That’s the topic I dive into in this episode. For more episodes please visit http://travelreviews.online/podcast--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travelreviews…

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E14: Coronavirus travel: I now have to quarantine when visiting Chicago 12:52

5y ago12:52

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So should we even go? That’s the question to debate as we are considering driving around Lake Michigan with a stop in Chicago. Let’s dive into the topic of coronavirus travel restrictions and how to even keep up..--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travelreviews/message…

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E13: WMT Newsradio interview with Doug Wagner: Traveling during the coronavirus pandemic 4:57

5y ago4:57

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Doug and I discuss what it’s like to fly currently. What are the mask rules, how about face shields and more. You can also find a related article here: https://travelreviews.online/can-i-wear-a-face-shield-as-my-face-covering-while-traveling-by-plane-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…

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E12: What seat do you pick on an airplane? Aisle or window seat? 11:33

5y ago11:33

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In this episode I discuss how I choose where I want to sit on the plane. For more travel content check out my blog: http://travelreviews.online--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travelreviews/message

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E11: My Hilton account was hacked and here’s how I secured it quickly 11:12

5+ y ago11:12

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Security issues and account breaches are never fun. So it was somewhat stressful when I noticed that my Hilton account was hacked into. In this podcast I talk about how I quickly secured my account and all the associated credit cards as well.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travelreviews/message…

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E10: Should I get my children a frequent flyer account? 13:28

5+ y ago13:28

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When you go on family vacations by plane the question should be asked: Do my kids needs to get their own frequent flyer number? I discuss the pros of that in this episode. More travel news: http://travelreviews.online --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travelreviews/message…

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E9: Is it worth visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris? 13:21

5+ y ago13:21

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A few years ago my daughter and I visited Paris, France and stopped by the Eiffel tower. Let’s talk about how we enjoyed that experience and whether or not it’s worth visiting. More travel content: http://travelreviews.online --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travelreviews/message…

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How to fly your family in first class to your next vacation spot 19:18

5+ y ago19:18

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In this episode I talk about how sometimes it’s just as cheap to fly first class as it is to fly economy and how to find out. More travel stories at http://travelreviews.online --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travelreviews/message

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How to take guns on a plane legally for your trip 12:51

5+ y ago12:51

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The TSA often tweets pictures of found weapons at the checkpoint. Those aren’t allowed but checked and unloaded weapons in your checked bag usually are. This episode talks about how that works and things to consider. Tweet mentioned on air: https://twitter.com/tsamedia_lisaf/status/1272869993265475593?s=21 More Travel Stories: http://travelreviews.…

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E6: Visiting Puerto Rico 16:25

5+ y ago16:25

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On the latest http://travelreviews.online I share my experience visiting Puerto Rico and staying at the Serafina Beach Hotel. Puerto Rico is re-opening in the coming weeks after the coronavirus pandemic and I thought it would be a good time to share how much I enjoyed my trip to the island a couple years ago.--- Send in a voice message: https://pod…

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E5: Do I need a visa to travel to India as a US citizen? 9:50

5+ y ago9:50

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The answer to that question is yes. In this episode I share how I got my visa and traveled to India for a one-week trip.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travelreviews/message

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How to follow travel topics on Twitter 10:14

5+ y ago10:14

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In this episode I share how you can follow topics of interest via Twitter topics. For a visual guide check out this blog post: http://travelreviews.online/how-to-follow-travel-topics-on-twitter--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travelreviews/message

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E3: What is was like flying on the upper deck of a 747 London to Washington 10:24

5+ y ago10:24

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I flew on the upper deck of a 747 on British Airways from London to Washington in late 2018. I share that experience in this podcast. More travel content: http://travelreviews.online --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travelreviews/message

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E2: Driving trip planner: Is that trip drivable? 17:22

5+ y ago17:22

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With the current situation we are currently looking at more driveable trips. Where can we go as a family without getting on a plane? Even outside of the pandemic of 2020 driveable trips are worth considering as driving as a family of four is cheaper than flying with a family of four. Also read my story here: https://travelreviews.online/driveable-t…

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What should I do with all these travel vouchers and redeposited miles due to the coronavirus 13:29

5+ y ago13:29

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A lot of travel has been canceled this year and the vouchers and redeposited miles have stacked up. Some ideas on how you can go about using those miles and funds.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travelreviews/message

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Evangelizing Culture and The Importance of Reading with Natalie Morrill 31:50

7+ y ago31:50

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Welcome back for Part 2 of my conversation with the very quotable Natalie Morrill. In this episode, we talk about evangelizing arts and culture, and Natalie tells me all about the experience of writing her first novel, 'The Ghost Keeper'.By Dan Freeman

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The Vocation and Craft of Writing with Natalie Morrill 33:42

7+ y ago33:42

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Are you an aspiring writer trying to discern if this might be God's will for your life? Do you value the craft and beauty of writing as an art form? Do you long for a 'Catholic literary revival' in our time? If you answered yes to any of these questions, tune in for this 2-parter with professor, editor, novelist extraordinaire (and CCO alumna!)—Nat…

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Fr. Cristino Bouvette on Cardinal Robert Sarah's "God or Nothing" and "The Power of Silence" 37:20

7+ y ago37:20

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In 2015, North American Catholics were introduced to Cardinal Robert Sarah with his book, "God or Nothing." Cardinal Sarah's autobiography is a moving account of conversion and vocational discovery in a climate of persecution. His humility, clarity, and profound spiritual integrity have inspired many Catholics to go deeper in their quest for holine…

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Read 75 books this year - tips from Claire Brown 1:00:33

7+ y ago1:00:33

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How many books did you read last year? My friend Claire read 75! In this episode, you'll hear her strategy and some of the challenges she faced as she attempted to conquer this formidable goal.By Dan Freeman

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29: Spring break during COVID 18:14

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28: How I pick my hotels 11:42

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27: JT Genter shares what live is like as a digital nomad while living fulltime in an RV 29:11

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26: What’s it like to quarantine in a hotel in New Zealand for 14 days? 18:38

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25: When it makes sense to buy miles to purchase your next airline ticket 11:16

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24: Driving from Iowa to the West Coast and then north on the Pacific ocean Highway 20:25

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23: Why you always want to examine your hotel bill 11:13

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22: When your flight gets cancelled is getting a rental car a good idea? 9:27

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21: Will I get upgraded on a plane if I dress up? 10:14

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20: How to buy better luggage for your next trip 9:55

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19: Will the termination of change fees matter? And: I booked my first trip in several months 11:51

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18: Should we all just travel while we work and learn while remote now? 13:16

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17: Taking trips without phones and without being connected to the internet 8:06

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16: What’s the best way to pay for tolls while traveling? 12:39

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E15: Should I print my boarding pass? 12:52

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E14: Coronavirus travel: I now have to quarantine when visiting Chicago 12:52

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E13: WMT Newsradio interview with Doug Wagner: Traveling during the coronavirus pandemic 4:57

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E12: What seat do you pick on an airplane? Aisle or window seat? 11:33

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E11: My Hilton account was hacked and here’s how I secured it quickly 11:12

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E10: Should I get my children a frequent flyer account? 13:28

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E9: Is it worth visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris? 13:21

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How to fly your family in first class to your next vacation spot 19:18

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How to take guns on a plane legally for your trip 12:51

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E6: Visiting Puerto Rico 16:25

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E5: Do I need a visa to travel to India as a US citizen? 9:50

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How to follow travel topics on Twitter 10:14

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E3: What is was like flying on the upper deck of a 747 London to Washington 10:24

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E2: Driving trip planner: Is that trip drivable? 17:22

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What should I do with all these travel vouchers and redeposited miles due to the coronavirus 13:29

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Evangelizing Culture and The Importance of Reading with Natalie Morrill 31:50

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The Vocation and Craft of Writing with Natalie Morrill 33:42

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Fr. Cristino Bouvette on Cardinal Robert Sarah's "God or Nothing" and "The Power of Silence" 37:20

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Read 75 books this year - tips from Claire Brown 1:00:33