Best Fandom Tourism Podcasts (2025)

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Robots and reality 49:27

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Are we entering an era when robots will finally liberate people, and particularly women, from the drudgery of housework? There is certainly a buzz around domestic robots right now and every month seems to bring us a new autonomous machine that can fold your clothes or stack your dirty dishes. But while impressive, these robots are still much slower…

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Weddings: Romance and ritual 48:31

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One of the first recorded examples of a marriage ceremony is dated more than 4000 years ago in Mesopotamia. And it seems that through the ages, weddings have never lost their appeal. The global wedding industry is today worth billions of dollars, and it is one that keeps on growing. While aspects of weddings differ across many cultures, they celebr…

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Ep. 52 - "48 Hours in Vegas: Backstreet Boys, The Sphere & Mom Travel Magic with Dorothy on TV" 49:16

2M ago49:16

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It's the grand finale of Season One of Tickets to Travel Podcast, and we end with Fan Travel Stories! For Episode 52, we head to Las Vegas with Greenwich, CT mom and former TV personality Dorothy Cascerceri-Simone—known to many as Dorothy on TV. Dorothy shares how a group of moms pulled off a 48-hour escape to catch the Backstreet Boys opening nigh…

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Ep. 51 - "Beyond Burnout: Rewriting Success in Events, Travel, and Hospitality with Mike Messeroff" 49:03

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Episode 51 – Beyond Burnout: Rewriting Success in Events, Travel, and Hospitality with Mike Messeroff The events, travel, and hospitality industries are built on curating joy for others—but what happens when the professionals behind the experiences run out of joy themselves? In this episode, we sit down with Mike Messeroff, a former JetBlue leader …

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Ep. 50 – "Why OTAs Missed the Concert: The Untapped $10B Ticketing Opportunity with Eric Taraby" 54:59

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Ep. 50 – Why OTAs Missed the Concert: The Untapped $10B Ticketing Opportunity with Eric Taraby For a decade, the travel and ticketing industries have circled each other without truly connecting. In this milestone 50th episode of Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel Experiences, host Mario Bauduin sits down with ticketing technologist and consu…

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The unfolding history of the magazine 48:36

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When magazines first emerged, they were the preserve of an elite who could afford to pay for them. But as time went on, the cost of paper fell, printing technology became more streamlined, literacy improved and would-be publishers spotted an opportunity to connect with audiences hungry for information and entertainment. Magazines found a place to a…

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Ep. 49 – Fiji, Festivals & the Future of Travel with Steve Pirie-Nally 39:45

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Ep. 49 – Fiji, Festivals & the Future of Travel with Steve Pirie-Nally What does it take to turn a trip into a life-changing experience? Steve Pirie-Nally has the answer. From staging Diplo's unforgettable Antarctica performance to reimagining Gen Z spring breaks in Fiji, Steve has spent his career blending culture, entertainment, and purpose in wa…

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Ep. 48 - "Expedia OG's Talk Online Travel origins, Ticketing & Vegas Demand with Daniel Wathen" 50:03

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Ep. 48 – Expedia OGs Talk Online Travel Origins, Ticketing & Vegas Demand with Daniel Wathen What do Las Vegas call centers, hotel sort order manipulation, and Taylor Swift ticket chaos have in common? They're all part of the wild evolution of travel and ticketing—seen through the eyes of industry veteran Daniel Wathen. In this episode, Daniel join…

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Ep. 47 – "Ticketing Chaos Explained: Bots, Brokers & Bold Claims with Joel Schwartz" 46:53

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Ep. 47 – Ticketing Chaos Explained: Bots, Brokers & Bold Claims with Joel Schwartz What do Donald Trump, Kid Rock, and a 200% ticket guarantee have in common? They're all part of the chaotic, misunderstood world of live event ticketing—and veteran ticket broker, founding member of the National Association of Ticket Brokers (NATB) and attorney, Joel…

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Ep. 46 - "The Summer 2025 Download: What Every Experience Pro Needs to Know" 26:17

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From concert-fueled economies to cybersecurity chaos and legal bombshells shaking the venue world—this July was anything but quiet. In this episode, we break down the biggest current events impacting travel, ticketing, and live experiences right now. Whether you're planning Q3 campaigns, pitching new partnerships, or just trying to stay ahead of wh…

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Movie theatre magic 49:27

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The speed with which cinema caught the public’s imagination is remarkable. The first film screenings took place in the 1890s and just two decades later, in the US alone there were thousands of nickelodeons and other spaces where you could watch a movie. Luxurious picture palaces followed soon after and not just in the West: some of India’s Art Deco…

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STAB! 440 – The Chair System 1:00:19

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In this very specifically structured episode of the STAB! show, holder of the spreadsheet and host Jesse Jones welcomes a carefully organized panel of Joe-Joe Louis, Emma Haney & Kim Martel to their three MTBFs, pick-up lines to and from the clearance bread section in Safeway, unprotected lefts, & an otter dressed like a butler, […]…

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Ep. 45 - "Save Money, Party Smarter: How Discotech Blends Nightlife, Travel & Tech with Ian Chen" 38:26

4M ago38:26

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In this episode of Tickets to Travel, Mario is joined by Ian Chen, CEO & co-founder of Discotech, the platform that lets users "save money, party smarter." Ian shares the story behind Discotech's rise from a frustrating Vegas club experience to becoming a powerhouse for nightlife, festivals, and travel experiences—now with over 1.9 million app down…

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STAB! 439 – Accidental Furry Fandom 59:48

4M ago59:48

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In this buffed and tuft episode of the STAB! show, jacked rabbit and host Jesse Jones welcomes a panel that’s had something inside them awaken, including Frankie Lord, Dayna Bryant & Eric Barger, to share their three takes on FCL, nine happy haiku, craigslist posts for a serum that makes all of your reactions Looney […]…

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STAB! 438 – Bigfoot Does Not Bottom

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In this power episode of the STAB! show, little spoon and host Jesse Jones welcomes a gruff, breathy panel of Nick Pettigrew, Sam Hochhalter, & Jaclyn Weiand to share their three CMYKs, nine items on the break room bulletin board of people who Roll Coal, recipes for an unforgettable camping trip, a workout routine you’d […]…

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Ep. 44 - "Travel Media Reinvented: Inside Lost In Travel's Strategy with Jon Skogmo" 45:26

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Episode 44 – Travel Media Reinvented: Inside Lost In Travel's Strategy with Jon Skogmo What happens when the mind behind viral sensations like Pizza Rat and FailArmy turns his attention to travel media? In this episode, we sit down with Jon Skogmo, founder of Lost In Travel and former CEO of viral media powerhouse Jukin Media, to explore how he's s…

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STAB! 437 – Welcome to Baked 52:33

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In this new startup chill lounge episode of the STAB! show, entrepreneur and host Jesse Jones welcomes a panel of business partners including Cierra Ramirez, Sethu Chidambaram & Ben Rice to share their three takes on ASHRAE, nine Topical Haiku about the general chaos of the world, descriptions of restaurants themed around Stoned Snacking, trying [……

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STAB! 436 – Dramatic Strip Club 1:01:36

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In this glitter strewn hard boiled episode of the STAB! show, detective, DJ and host Jesse Jones welcomes a panel of very stern pastie wearers Sean Crandall, Jenna Swartz & Molly Doan to share their three STABs, bootlegs of 12 Monkeys, 12 Angry Men & Ocean’s Twelve, closing arguments in defense of cult classic status, […]…

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Ep. 43 - "Booked & Busy Abroad: SuaveSki's Blueprint for Going Global" 50:29

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Booked & Busy Abroad: SuaveSki's Blueprint for Going Global What happens when your biggest fans aren't in your backyard, but across the ocean? In this episode of Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel Experiences, we sit down with SuaveSki — a rising independent hip-hop artist and touring entrepreneur — who's turned his U.S.-based hustle into an…

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STAB! 435 – Not Here To Fight 57:55

4M ago57:55

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In this very civil, very loving episode of the STAB! show, object of hatred and host Jesse Jones invites a peace loving panel of Kameon Schmid, Milk Surface and Jeff Brown to share their three takes on LOVE, pick-up lines to or from a Canyon Beige Pearl 2009 Mitubishi Gallant, a pillowcase full of jelly, […]…

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STAB! 434 – Great 53:49

4M ago53:49

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In this really good episode of the STAB! show, high quality host Jesse Jones welcomes a repetitive panel of Gilbert Gonzalez, Ben Warheit & Christy Farley to share their three PRIs, nine items on the bulletin board of a coffee shop in a RomCom, closing arguments in defense of an awkward standoff when the check […]…

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Ep. 42 - RevPar Problems, Real Talk: When Memes meet Metrics with Calvin Tilokee 47:59

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Ep. 42 - RevPar Problems, Real Talk: When Memes Meet Metrics with Calvin Tilokee How do revenue managers really think? What makes hotel rates spike during Taylor Swift concerts—or Bigfoot conventions? And why do memes about ADR hit harder than your star report? In this episode of Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel Experiences, we sit down wi…

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STAB! 433 – Remembered For Centuries 45:54

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In this moody hair flipping episode of the STAB! show, skater boi and host Jesse Jones welcomes a shoe gazing panel of Frankie Lord, Bernie Bakrashian & Joe-Joe Louis to share their three takes on BTWBO, bootlegs versions of Ford vs. Ferrari, Rat Race, & Doctor Who, breakfast cereals themed around puberty, Alpha Bros, & […]…

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Customer service: The rise of the doom loop 49:27

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The quality of customer service can make or break a company. That has always been true but the kind of customer experience we now expect when things go wrong with our purchases is vastly different from what we wanted half a century ago. 1960s answering services, the new organisations managing calls on behalf of businesses, relied on a single techno…

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STAB! 432 – All Hail Den’ny 50:52

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In this ancient, all consuming episode of the STAB! show, mortal vessel and host Jesse Jones welcomes a panel of Old Gods including Jack Marie, Willie Travis & Tyler Kinney to share their three MMORPGs, new STAB!tionary entries from random letters IIUPWBB, EFGULTP & DENHRWU, campaign speeches from the single washrag in the shared bathroom […]…

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STAB! 431 – I Smell Puddy 54:25

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In this cute widdwe episode of the STAB! show, succotash sufferer and host Jesse Jones welcomes a fragrant panel of Carissa Edwards, Alex Shewmaker & Chris Emery to share their three takes on GUID, bootlegs of War of the Roses, Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle, & Newsies, closing arguments in defense of factory […]…

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Ep. 41 - Tickets for Good: How Humanitix Is Reinventing Ticketing with Purpose with Jessica Markowitz 41:18

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Episode Title: Tickets for Good: How Humanitix Is Reinventing Ticketing with Purpose In this episode of Tickets to Travel, we sit down with Jessica Markowitz of Humanitix, the nonprofit ticketing platform that's proving business can be a force for good. From her personal journey into mission-driven ticketing to Humanitix's rise as a global disrupto…

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STAB! 430 – Ham Fister 42:23

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In this juicy, bone in episode of the STAB! show, host and grandma Jesse Jones welcomes a salty knuckled panel of Sam Hochhalter & Dayna Bryant to share their two BMIs, pickup lines to and from a rorschach test, & some comfy, ratty, around the house weekend clothes, celebrations of the first great Texas oil […]…

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STAB! 429 – Hit Me Up Girl 51:39

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In this flirty episode of the STAB! show, confident, forward host Jesse Jones invites a super receptive panel of Marco Cabodi, Christiana, & Cory Barringer to share their three takes on BOPM, nine items on the Thanksgiving break room bulletin board, restaurants themed around 70s Sci-fi, a restaurant specializing in cheat day meals, & a […]…

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STAB! 428 – A STAB! Family Year End Special, 2024 2:27:09

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In this sadly slightly muffled episode of the STAB! show, it’s our 2024 STAB! Family Year End Blowout ExSTAB!raganza! And this year host and merrymaker Jesse Jones welcomes friends, performers and producers of STAB! things Alex Shewmaker, Andy Sarouhan, Ben Warheit, Brett Stults, Cory Barringer, David Shapiro, Dayna Bryant, Emma Haney, Eric Barger,…

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Ep. 40 - Beyond The Logo: The Real ROI of Event Sponsorships with Faisal Shariff 58:53

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Episode 40 – Beyond the Logo: The Real ROI of Event Sponsorships with Faisal Shariff Guest: Faisal Shariff | Sponsorship Strategist and Consultant What do Spotify, FC Barcelona, Travis Scott, Qatar Airways, and spring break in Cancun have in common? They all demonstrate the power—and complexity—of strategic sponsorships when executed well. In this …

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STAB! 427 – Jack’s Frosting 54:24

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In this festively flocked episode of the STAB! show, 22 year old willing host Jesse Jones welcomes a spizzy panel of Frankie Lord, Paul Burke & Eric Barger to share their three takes on JINGLE, pick-up lines to and from a carton of eggnog, the guy from the Baby It’s Cold Outside song, & Ten […]By STAB! Comedy Theater

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Ep. 39 - Fan Travel Stories: Loyalty Runs Deep: Tattoos, Tickets, and Traveling for Tottenham HotSpur FC 46:34

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Fan Travel Stories: Loyalty Runs Deep – Tattoos, Tickets, and Traveling for Tottenham Hotspur FC What does it mean to be a true football superfan? For Dipak Patel, it means building entire vacations around matchday, joining supporter clubs for insider ticket access, and yes—getting not one, but two Tottenham Hotspur tattoos. In this episode of Fan …

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Ep. 38 - This Month in Online Travel & Entertainment (May 2025): Music Tourism Booms, A-Rod Builds, and Booking Bets on the NBA 10:23

5M ago10:23

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In this special News Flash episode of Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel Experiences, host Mario Bauduin breaks down the biggest travel, ticketing, and live event stories making waves in May 2025. From the explosive growth of music tourism — projected to hit $268 billion by 2030 according to IQ Magazine — to Airbnb's new partnership with Liv…

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Ep. 37 - Ticketing, Travel, and Trust: Why BookSeats is Winning Over Teams and Fans with Joseph DeMarinis 44:17

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Ep. 37 - Ticketing, Travel, and Trust: Why BookSeats is Winning Over Teams and Fans with Joseph DeMarinis Podcast Episode Description: In this episode of Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel Experiences, host Mario Bauduin sits down with Joseph DeMarinis, Founder and CEO of BookSeats.com, for a deep dive into the evolution of fan travel and th…

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What makes us nostalgic? 49:27

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Nostalgia is one of those complicated emotions: we long to be transported to a place or moment in the past that we have loved but at the same time feel sad that it has gone forever. It is also a bit of a slippery intellectual concept: regarded as a malady when the term was first coined in the 17th century, nostalgia is now thought to be benign or e…

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Ep 36 - Free Tickets, Full Venues: Loudie's Lance Dashoff Has the Hookup! 48:45

6M ago48:45

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FREE TICKETS?! Yes, really. In this episode of Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel Experiences, we're joined by the ultimate guest list insider, Lance Dashoff, founder of Loudie — the app that's quietly revolutionizing how fans score free concert, comedy, and festival tickets across the U.S. From his early days at WME curating VIP access, to …

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Ep. 35 - Cheeks in Seats, Heads in Beds: Building Travel Demand Through Sports with Travis Apple 40:26

6M ago40:26

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Cheeks in Seats, Heads in Beds: Building Travel Demand Through Sports with Travis Apple What do Orlando Magic, concierge kickbacks, and the World Cup have in common? They all come up in this no-holds-barred conversation with Travis Apple—sports sales expert, author of "Hustle Your Way to Success in Sports Sales," and host of the podcast 52 Weeks of…

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Ep 34 - From World Cup to Burning Man: The Ultimate 2025 -26 Event Travel List 12:23

6M ago12:23

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Episode Title: From World Cup to Burning Man: The Ultimate 2025–26 Event Travel List Ready to plan your next unforgettable adventure? In this episode of Tickets To Travel, we're breaking down the Top 10 global events worth booking a flight (and maybe a payment plan) for in 2025 and 2026. From the massive stadiums of the FIFA World Cup to the surrea…

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Ep. 33 - "26.2 Miles of Travel Strategy: Lessons from a Marathoner Marketer with Neal Sheridan" 59:20

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Whether you're training for your first 5K or plotting your sixth World Marathon Major, this episode goes the distance. We're joined by Neal Sheridan, media strategist and marathon runner, who breaks down how global marathons aren't just personal milestones—they're massive travel events that shape entire city economies. From hotel bookings to recove…

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How airports took off 49:03

7M ago49:03

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Airports: at their most basic level places to fly from to reach destinations near and far. And yet so much more. Iszi Lawrence and guests take a look at the evolution of airports, from their beginnings as military airstrips to the modern-day behemoths with their luxury shopping outlets, gardens and art galleries. The early European airports were mo…

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Ep. 32 - "From Coachella to Lollapalooza: 2025's Can't-Miss Music Travel Moments: Alex Mac is Back!" 51:32

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Festival season is here—and so is Alex Mac, our go-to live music and event strategist. In this high-energy episode of Tickets to Travel, we dive deep into the travel trends, ticketing behaviors, and cultural moments shaping the global music festival scene in 2025. From Ultra's surprise Sia set in Miami to Lollapalooza's genre-bending lineups and th…

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Ep. 31 - "Body Slams & Boarding Passes: Life as a Traveling WWE Super Fan" 54:24

7M ago54:24

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🎙️ Episode 31 – "Body Slams & Boarding Passes: Life as a Traveling WWE Super Fan What happens when your love for pro wrestling turns into a passport-stamping, ringside-seat-hunting, global adventure? Meet Z and Matt—power couple, travel pros, and certified WWE superfans—who've attended over 100 events across 7+ countries, racked up 100,000+ air mil…

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Bonus Ep: "The White Lotus Effect: Sun, Scandal, and Sustainable Tourism" 10:26

7M ago10:26

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In this episode of Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel Experiences, we dive headfirst into the global travel ripple effect created by HBO's The White Lotus. From Maui to Sicily to the newly released Season 3 set in Thailand, the series has done more than spark memes — it's ignited a luxury tourism boom that's flooding real destinations with c…

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Ep. 30 - Heisman Moments, Magic Johnson, and Red Carpet Events: What Happened to the Sports Museum of America?" 52:11

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Episode 30: Heisman Moments, Magic Johnson, and Red Carpet Events — What Happened to the Sports Museum of America? What do you get when you combine the Heisman Trophy, Magic Johnson, Steve Nash, red carpet events, and an all-star team of tourism pros in downtown Manhattan? You get the Sports Museum of America—a $100 million startup attraction that …

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Ep. 29 - "Booked, Broke, and BTS Bound: Bernadette Joy's KPOP Ticket & Travel Experience Playbook" 54:44

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Booked, Broke, and BTS Bound: Bernadette Joy's KPOP Ticket & Travel Experience Playbook In this episode of Tickets to Travel, we dive into the high-energy world of KPOP superfans with Bernadette Joy, a financial educator and lifelong music lover who's traveled coast to coast (and beyond) for her favorite idols. From navigating dynamic ticket pricin…

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Ep. 28 - Billy McFarland's FYRE Festival 2: Tickets Are On Sale, but Does it Exist!? 15:52

8M ago15:52

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🔥 Billy McFarland & FYRE Festival 2: Tickets Are on Sale… But Does it Exist? 🔥 Billy McFarland is back with FYRE Festival 2, promising an exclusive luxury event in 2025 on Isla Mujeres, Mexico. But with no announced lineup, no confirmed permits, and ticket packages priced up to $1.1 MILLION, the question remains—is this even real? In this episode o…

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Libraries in the digital age 49:27

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What is the purpose of libraries in the era of the internet and AI? Whether at a school or in a community, libraries used to be key providers of information and enjoyment for many. But now, in a digital age, more books and periodicals are available online than even the biggest library can hold. If terabytes of text can now be stored on a single lap…

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Ep. 27 - From Austin to Anfield: A Fan's Ultimate Liverpool Pilgrimage 43:46

8M ago43:46

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In this episode of Tickets to Travel, we kick off our brand-new Fan Travel Stories series with a tale of passion, perseverance, and Premier League obsession. Meet Malcolm Hardiman, a die-hard Liverpool FC fan who took the ultimate leap—planning a dream trip from Austin, Texas to Anfield to watch his beloved team play live on Boxing Day. 🚀 But the j…

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Ep. 26 - Blasting Off - How Travel & Ticketing Fuel Authentic Festival Experiences at BLASTFEST with Bobby Akinboro 43:26

8M ago43:26

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In this episode of Tickets to Travel: The Business of Travel Experiences, we're blasting off into the world of music tourism, ticketing innovation, and festival travel with none other than Bobby Blast—DJ, global music curator, and the visionary behind BlastFest, the West Coast's premier Afrobeats festival. Joining us for this deep dive is Natalia B…