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Travel Pointers

Matt Graham and Wilson McTaggart

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Join Australian Frequent Flyer editor Matt Graham and other experts from the travel industry for the latest frequent flyer news, tips and travel stories each month!
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Point Hacks

Point Hacks

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Demystifying the world of frequent flyer points one podcast at a time. Point Hacks show you how to turn everyday spending and credit card rewards into unforgettable travel experiences. Whether you’re dreaming of a Business Class seat to Europe, a luxury family getaway, or simply never paying full price for a flight again, we provide the insider tips, tools, and confidence to reach your points and status goals faster. Join Tobias Venus as he learns from the best in the business on earning and ...
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Final Boarding Call dives into the true stories of aviation disasters, survival tales, and near misses that have shaped history. Hosted by Alice, a disaster-obsessed frequent flyer, and her reluctant, homebody husband Zach, each episode explores the history, mechanics, and human decisions behind these harrowing events. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, we examine how small oversights and miscommunications can cascade into catastrophe, revealing the fragility of complex ...
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The Next Trip is a weekly, internationally acclaimed podcast with aviation insiders Doug and Drew, who together bring more than 40 years of industry experience as a professional pilot and a hub operations manager at a major airline. Join them, and their frequent guests, as they create a network for other AvGeeks and travel enthusiasts to obsess about all things aviation. Doug and Drew discuss today’s aviation news, share personal operational stories, regale listeners with trip reviews, and e ...
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Award Travel 101

Award Travel 101 Team

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Welcome to the Award Travel 101 Podcast! Founded in 2013 with just 20 members, the Award Travel 101 Facebook group teaches members how to travel the world using points and miles. Today, a community of over 100,000+ people from around the world share, teach and learn how to travel anywhere on any budget. Where are you going with Award Travel?
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The So What from BCG

Boston Consulting Group BCG

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This podcast from Boston Consulting Group looks around the corner of today’s big business and social issues. The goal–the so what–is to make sense of today and prepare busy leaders and executives for the day after tomorrow. Award-winning British journalist Georgie Frost interviews the leading thinkers and doers at BCG on the trends, developments, and ideas that will shape and disrupt the future. This is not your typical business strategy podcast. This podcast uses the following third-party s ...
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Brotherly Pod

Daniel Esche

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Brotherly Pod talks all things Philadelphia Flyers. Daniel Esche hosts a wide variety of guests to break down the news, rumors, and transactions of the greatest sports team on earth!
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Get Outta Here!

The Associated Press

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The latest travel news, trends and trip ideas featuring host Warren Levinson, calling on the experience of Associated Press correspondents all over the world. Whether you’re an armchair traveler or a frequent flyer, “Get Outta Here!” provides you with a weekly conversation about travel that’s informative, inspiring and fun.
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Economics Design

Lisa JY Tan

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We talk about the design of economic systems. This could be video game simulated economy or real business world like frequent flyer points system or blockchain based token economy. Want more in-depth content? 1) Support us on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/economicsdesign 2) (Textbook) The Economics and Math of Token Engineering and DeFi https://book.economicsdesign.com/ 3) Academy: https://academy.economicsdesign.com/ 4) Newsletter: https://economicsdesign.substack.com Connect with us and the ...
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Cables2Clouds

Cables2Clouds

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Join Chris and Tim as they delve into the Cloud Networking world! The goal of this podcast is to help Network Engineers with their Cloud journey. Follow us on Twitter @Cables2Clouds | Co-Hosts Twitter Handles: Chris - @bgp_mane | Tim - @juangolbez
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The EPOP Travel Podcast is hosted by Travis Sherry, a serial entrepreneur & world traveler. Known as "Rick Steves for the new generation", this podcast will teach you everything you need to know to travel more & spend less. From interviews with some of the world's most famous travel names, like Chris Guillebeau, Bruce Poon Tip, AJ Jacobs & others to specific travel advice on how to use frequent flyer miles, score cheap hotels, pack like a pro, & travel on a budget, this show does it all.
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Plane Sounds

Quiet. Please

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We love relaxing to the interior sounds of planes in flight. When we are not traveling we play these to sleep, relax, or to just help our minds take flight and get away for metaphysical vacation. We source the best recordings and can often be found with our mics out and making new tracks as we rack up the frequent flyer points. Headphones on or off these tracks sound great either way. If you are looking for a particular plane, let us know and we will make sure to get it recorded. Buckle up, ...
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Tales from the Departure Lounge

Andy Plant & Nick Cuthbert

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Tickets? Check. Passport? Check. Imodium? Check. Sit back, relax and enjoy the journey as Andy and Nick try to fly this plane. They'll be chatting to special guests about travel hacks, destinations of choice and the transformative power of working or studying overseas. Travel is back and there is always time to kill in an airport. You could spend it in a Burger King or you could listen to some inspirational tales from life's frequent flyers. Final call for this lo-fi, high-flying podcast ody ...
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Where does your wanderlust lead you? To Melbourne’s cafes or the vast deserts of the Empty Quarter, a New Zealand vineyard or the pavements of New York… what’s your neighbourhood? Join travel journalists and editors Kirstie Bedford and Belinda Jackson for inspiring stories and inside information from across the world. Website https://theworldawaits.au Instagram @theworldawaitspodcast Support us https://ko-fi.com/theworldawaits (thank you!)
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Greg Brown: Cockpit Adventures from the Flying Carpet

Greg Brown, “the story-teller-poet-laureate of aviation”

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Greg Brown, “the story-teller-poet-laureate of aviation” Ride along with renowned aviator, writer, and photographer Greg Brown in his light airplane, the "Flying Carpet," as he searches behind clouds for the real America, experiencing countless aerial adventures along the way. A former National Flight Instructor of the Year, Greg is author of five books, a former Barnes & Noble Arizona Author of the Month, and longtime aviation adventure columnist for AOPA Flight Training magazine. Some revi ...
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Ryan Reynolds

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Hi, I’m Ryan Reynolds. I am a travel enthusiast with an unlimited desire to relive my experience with others through sharing. I’m not a typical person living out the 9-5 life. https://www.skymilesdelta.com/ Delta Booking
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The Host Unknown Podcast

Host Unknown, Thom Langford, Andrew Agnes, Javvad Malik

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Host Unknown is the unholy alliance of the old, the new and the rockstars of the infosec industry in an internet-based show that tries to care about issues in our industry. It regularly fails. With presenters that have an inflated opinion of their own worth and a production team with a pathological dislike of them (or “meat puppets” as it often refers to them), it is with a combination of luck and utter lack of good judgement that a show is ever produced and released. Host Unknown is availab ...
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Just a podcast for those who love aviation, for those who are into Travel. For those who are Aviation geeks like a lot of us. Beginners don't worry, this is just the perfect place for you to learn about the amazing world of Aviation and Air Travel. Cover art photo provided by Emiel Molenaar on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@emielmolenaar
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Ryan Stanton, MD, the creator of Everyday Medicine for Physicians, reviews the emergency medicine literature to report findings to make your practice easier. Each short podcast highlights the essentials you need to know. Dr. Stanton is the medical director of emergency medicine at UK Good Samaritan Hospital, an EP at UK Chandler Medical Center, and an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. He is also the "Doc On-Call" for WTVQ TV, the president- ...
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Send us a text Doug is back from London and Drew lost a fight with a windsock. We discuss our weeks in flight and airport ops as well as the latest aviation news: Aurora Borealis wows pilots and passengers Government shutdown ends and aviation recovers 2 airlines serving the UK, Eastern Airways and Blue Islands, shut down FAA extends MD11 grounding…
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This week we look at how the RBC Avion Rewards to British Airways transfer bonus can get you to Europe for 20,000 points, AIR MILES finally combining Dream and Cash Miles into one, a new option to earn WestJet points on hotels stays and much more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast!…
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In Episode 146, Angie Sparks and Joe Petrovic recap their weekend at Chicago Seminars, highlight a timely AT201 post about preparing for phone theft while traveling, and cover key news including IHG’s 100% points bonus, an elevated United Club Card offer, and early hints of a new Hyatt credit card. They also touch on current transfer bonuses, milea…
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If you love a tropical, private island escape and want to do right by the environment, this is the episode for you. Co-host Kirstie Bedford takes us to the stunning island resort of Song Saa in Cambodia’s Koh Rong archipelago. Bought by Australian Melita Koulmandas for US$15k, it has been transformed from knee-deep in rubbish to a luxury retreat wi…
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On December 20, 1987, the passenger ferry MV Doña Paz collided with the oil tanker MT Vector in the Tablas Strait of the Philippines, creating a catastrophic inferno that claimed over 4,300 lives—nearly three times the death toll of the Titanic. Join Alice and Zach as they investigate how corporate negligence, regulatory failure, and a culture of o…
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Send us a text Doug is back from Taipei and Drew has a busy week at airport ops. We discuss: More nonrev adventures Thanksgiving travel numbers and a way too early weather forecast More government shutdown issues impacting aviation Security scare in DC UPS Flight 2976 Engine failures Links from this episode: Doug’s Taipei whisky tasting place: Styl…
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This episode features Mike Zaccheo and Angie Sparks diving deep into the world of credit card statement credits and how to maximize them. The episode begins with a highlight post from member Karen, who detailed her inspiring solo round-the-world trip at age 60, showing how miles, points, and determination can unlock life-changing travel. In news, t…
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Wellness, walking, and why we lie about the cost of our holidays are all the hot topics this week. Kicking things off is co-host Kirstie Bedford talking about her recent trip to Tahiti, where she attended Tahiti's first annual yoga festival – a chance to find her Zen and connect with culture in this tropical paradise. Listen to festival founder Ran…
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Send us a text Start with a simple truth: when the platform breaks, your clever architecture won’t save you. We dig into the AWS US‑East‑1 outage where DynamoDB’s role in DNS planning for load balancers collided with a race condition, leaving empty records and stalled EC2 instances. Forget the finger‑wagging about “well‑architected” apps—this was a…
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When three desperate men seize control of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 961, demanding to be taken to Australia, they set in motion a chain of events that will test the limits of human endurance and pilot skill. With insufficient fuel for their impossible journey, Captain Leul Abate faces an unthinkable choice: comply with the hijackers' demands and cr…
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Medtech is a $900 billion industry transforming how we treat, diagnose, and prevent disease—but its innovation engine is slowing. Vikram Aggarwal, global leader of BCG’s medical technology work, explains what’s behind the slowdown and how leaders can rethink regulation, software, and talent to re-accelerate breakthroughs. Learn More: Vikram Aggarwa…
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Send us a text Doug is back from a whirlwind nonrev trip to Germany with his dad. We remember the history of Hawaiian Airlines as its airline code and operating certificate are laid to rest. We discuss: Doug and Dale’s amazing, and fast, nonrev adventure Good bye Hawaiian Airlines Creeping 777-9 certification delays ATC controllers not getting paid…
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What makes a great airport? In Travel Pointers Episode 21, Matt and Wilson chat about their favourite airports around Australia and the world, why they like them, and some of the best features of different airports that you might not have even known existed. Each episode begins with a discussion of some of the recent Australian travel and frequent …
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This week we take a first look at the new Wealthsimple Visa Infinite Privilege Card which can be had for free, the improvements to the Scotia Momentum Cash Back Visa cards, a big Air France KLM Flying Blue bonus and much more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast!By Rewards Canada
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Joe returns to host, joined by first-time guest James He and former moderator Eric Holly. The highlight post covers a member’s lost hotel item and how travelers handle forgotten valuables. In the news: Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer devaluation, a new JetBlue–United partnership allowing reciprocal earning and redemptions (with limited premium space)…
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Four kilometres from Australia, Papua New Guinea is our closest, and also our least explored neighbour. As PNG celebrates the 50th anniversary of independence from Australia, Australian musician and composer David Bridie talks about his connection with PNG, which spans four decades. A founding member of Not Drowning, Waving, David first visited PNG…
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Join Alice and Zach as they explore one of aviation's most disturbing tragedies. On March 24, 2015, Germanwings Flight 9525 crashed into the French Alps, killing all 150 people on board when co-pilot Andreas Lubitz deliberately locked the captain out of the cockpit and intentionally flew the plane into a mountainside. This episode examines the fata…
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AI is rising on the agendas of global CEOs, according to the latest edition of the CEO Radar. But a surprising number of chief executives are still struggling to embed the technology into their businesses. On this episode of the CEO Radar Podcast, Edward Adams of Bloomberg Media Studios is joined by BCG Global Chair Rich Lesser and Vlad Lukić, BCG …
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In this episode of the Travel Buddy Podcast, hosts Rachel Satow and Ian Andersen have an in-depth discussion on the power of gamification in the travel industry. The conversation explores the evolution of gamification, from its surprising historical roots to its modern applications across loyalty programs and on-the-ground travel experiences. With …
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Send us a text Drew is back from a weekend in Quebec City and Doug is preparing for a nonrev adventure with his dad. We discuss: Birds on approach path Travelers Aid people are interesting Engine shortages EK9788 - ACT Airlines 747-400BCF crash in Hong Kong American Airlines 3rd quarter numbers United flight 1093 severely damaged at 36,000ft What a…
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This week, Mike Zaccheo and moderator Justin Walter dive deep into Delta SkyMiles after highlighting an inspiring post from Karen, a solo traveler in her 60s who completed a 3-week, around-the-world business- and first-class trip using 326K AA and Virgin miles plus $8.2K in cash for a journey valued at ~$22K. Her itinerary spanned NYC, Tel Aviv, Pa…
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As Australia celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Uluru Handback, host Belle Jackson shares how you can take a bite of the red dust on a drive holiday around the Red Centre Way. From Alice Springs/Alice Springs to Watarrka/Kings Canyon and Uluru, here's your list of where to stay, what to eat and some of the best things to do on a roadtrip in the…
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Send us a text If the network is the backbone of modern tech, why did it fade into the background while cloud, AI, and security stole the spotlight? We sit down with technical evangelist Alexis Berthoff to pull the curtain back on the real work of making complex systems understandable, usable, and resilient. Alexis shares how she acts as a translat…
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What happens when a state-of-the-art commercial airliner simply disappears without a trace? Join Alice and Zach as they investigate the baffling case of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which vanished on March 8, 2014, with 239 people on board. Discover how an ordinary overnight flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing turned into aviation's greatest moder…
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Space isn’t just for rockets and research anymore. Satellite technology drives precision navigation, automation, and connectivity—quietly powering everything from farming to finance. Troy Thomas, BCG’s global lead for space business, explains why CEOs need a deliberate space strategy to stay ahead of disruption and unlock new growth. Learn More: Tr…
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Send us a text Doug is back from his narrow body style trip to NYC and Hawaii, via Denver, and Drew is loving runway inspections between flights (literally) and helping lost pigeons in the terminal. We discuss: A Pan Am rebirth? Boeing delivery news Another U.S. airline posts great Q3 numbers Lots of great contributor feedback Join The Network! htt…
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This week we dive into the upcoming changes to airport lounge access benefits on the Amex Platinum cards, the new WestJet Rewards - Telus Rewards partnerships, some good hotel bonus points offers and much more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast!By Rewards Canada
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Episode 142 of the Award Travel 101 podcast features Angie Sparks joined by guest Carissa Rawson, Director of Travel and Marketing at Rove Miles. The highlight post celebrated member Debbie’s generosity in gifting a Napa Wine Train voucher she couldn’t use, which another member, Lisa, gave to her father-in-law for his 89th birthday. News included C…
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How easy is it really to earn Qantas and Velocity Points without flying Business Class every week? In this episode of the Point Hacks Podcast, Tobias sits down with Brandon Loo and Chris Chamberlain to break down every way Aussies can start earning points right now, from supermarket shops to 100k+ sign-up bonuses. We cover: ✅ The essential first st…
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Bursting with culture, balmy nights, bustling streets and flavoursome food make Siem Reap a must-do for any family holiday, especially when it could be the last trip you do with your teens. This week, host Kirstie Bedford explains why Siem Reap is the ultimate last hurrah when it comes to family holidays. Finder details how you can get the most out…
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Join Alice and Zach for their quarterly roundup of recent aviation incidents and accidents from around the world. In this Q3 2025 edition, they explore ten significant aviation events from July through early October, including near mid-air collisions with military aircraft, a dramatic engine failure requiring fuel dumping, an airshow near-disaster,…
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In this episode of the Travel Buddy Podcast Ian Andersen, Rachel Satow, and returning guest Ashley Martinez have a lively conversation about the transformative power of travel. Together, they share personal stories, discuss how travel shapes perspectives, and examine the evolving dynamics of the travel industry. The group explores why travel is mor…
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Send us a text Doug and Drew are back from trips over the Pacific to Taipei and Honolulu. Our buddy Patrick returns to the show to talk about dragging aircraft around the airport and Drew around Oahu on a packed 2-day trip. We discuss: Getting to Taiwan around a typhoon Nonreving to Hawaii and back Questions on moving aircraft The government shutdo…
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Episode 141 of the Award Travel 101 podcast, hosted by Mike Zaccheo with Angie Sparks, opens with the “highlight post” about the demise of the popular Red Aviator “Sub for a SUB” card—long favored for its easy single-purchase American Airlines miles bonus. The news roundup covers major developments: the completion of the Hawaiian-Alaska merger and …
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