Best VIP APP Podcasts (2025)

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2025 Travel Trends and 2026 Predictions: Where to Go Next and How to Pay for It 42:28

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18m ago42:28

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If 2025 was about premium everything and complicated travel perks, 2026 is shaping up to be more intentional: fewer trips, less algorithm-chasing, more ease — and spending where it actually improves your experience. Hosts Meghan Coyle and Sally French ring in 2026 by looking back at the biggest travel and credit card trends of 2025 — from the “ever…

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A VIP Christmas 37:50

6d ago37:50

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By Pastor Tim Staier

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Skip Google, Get the Suite: How Travel Advisors Deliver Luxury You Can’t Book Yourself 25:41

7d ago25:41

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Learn what it’s like working with a travel advisor, including how much time and money they can really save you when planning your next trip. Can travel advisors really save you money? Should you be booking travel yourself or outsourcing the job to a professional? Hosts Megan Coyle and Sally French discuss the unexpected perks, cost structures, and …

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Episode 102: Why Betfair Is A Bad Comparison For Prediction Markets 24:48

8d ago24:48

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Host Brad Allen is joined by EKG's Chris Grove to discuss the firm's new prediction market report, including: Why Betfair Exchange comparisons miss the mark Why slots-style markets look inevitable How PM operators can justify their valuations Purchase the full report here.

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What “Amazing Race” Host Phil Keoghan Learned from a Life of Travel (“Powering Travel” Episode) 24:26

14d ago24:26

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“Amazing Race” host Phil Keoghan shares what he’s learned from his life of travel in this special presentation of “Powering Travel” from Expedia Group. In an inspired conversation about the lessons he’s learned from a lifetime of travel, Phil joins host Elisabeth Goodridge to reflect on his earliest memories abroad and how exposure to diverse cultu…

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The Growth Is In The Grind 50:31

11d ago50:31

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By Pastor Tim Staier

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You Are What You Eat 54:35

11d ago54:35

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By Pastor Tim Staier

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Can You Spot Me? 54:26

11d ago54:26

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By Kenil Edmond

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(Re)new You 49:43

11d ago49:43

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By JJ Vasquez

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Not What I Thought 55:34

11d ago55:34

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By Pastor Tim Staier

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Become The One 1:00:18

16d ago1:00:18

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By Pastor Tim Staier

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"I Do" Times Two 56:56

11d ago56:56

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By Pastor Tim Staier

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Love Handles Q&A 55:15

11d ago55:15

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By Pastor Tim and Kristal Staier

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Multiplied Miracles 39:37

11d ago39:37

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By Pastor Kyle Jackson

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Come And See 46:52

11d ago46:52

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By Pastor Kenil Edmond

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Episode 101: How DraftKings Built The Best US Sportsbook App 20:01

19d ago20:01

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Host Brad Allen is joined by EKG's product testing team Jimmy Neilly and Danny McCarthy to discuss their 2H25 sportsbook testing run, including: How DraftKings pulled clear at the top of the rankings Whether testers are responding to FanDuel's Your Way parlay feature Why bet365 slipped two spots The app rankings are available for purchase here.…

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Best and Worst Carriers for Standby and Same-Day Changes — and How to Capitalize (Video Episode) 33:46

21d ago33:46

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Learn how same-day flight changes and standby can save you money when your travel plans suddenly change. In this special video episode, hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle dive into last-minute travel rules, exploring when you can make a same-day flight switch, what “standby” really means, and how fees and policies differ from airline to airline. B…

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The Gospel of Giving 46:57

23d ago46:57

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By Pastor Tim Staier

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Episode 100: Who Wins The Prediction Market Battle? 21:10

27d ago21:10

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Host Brad Allen is joined by Alun Bowden and Matthew Trenhaile to discuss predictions for 2026, including: Handicapping the prediction market battle Matthew's idea for a truly responsible sportsbook

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Maximizing Miles, Sharing Points, Avoiding Costly Mistakes: Your Travel Questions Answered 31:50

28d ago31:50

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We answer listener questions about travel insurance, Chase point transfers, lounge access, free checked bags, and more. Host Sally French opens the episode with the week’s biggest travel headlines alongside Elizabeth Ayoola, host of NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, who fills in for Meghan Coyle during the news segment. They cover sweeping 2026 cha…

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Peace in the Panic 49:39

30d ago49:39

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By Pastor Dusty Brown

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$2,000 in Travel Card Annual Fees? Learn How to Audit Your Wallet to Make Sure They’re Worth It (Video Episode) 32:42

1M ago32:42

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In this special video episode, see if $2,000 in credit card fees is worth it and learn how you can audit your own travel rewards wallet. Should you really be paying nearly $2,000 a year in credit card annual fees, or is it time to downsize your wallet? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle sit down with NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast host Elizabeth…

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Grow Your Gratitude 49:17

1M ago49:17

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By Pastor Tim Staier

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Episode 99: Was ESPN Bet Always Doomed To Fail? 22:40

1M ago22:40

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Host Brad Allen is joined by former FanDuel and SportsGrid exec Adam Kaplan to discuss: His new role at Astralis Capital Where Penn went wrong with ESPN Bet Whether ESPN still has value as a marketing asset

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AI Travel Pricing Is Here: How Airlines and Hotels Could Quietly Raise Your Rates 55:34

1M ago55:34

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Learn how AI may raise your travel prices and what to watch for before you book your next trip. Before the Nerds delve into the surprising ways AI can affect your travel booking, hosts Tess Vigeland (covering news this week for host Meghan Coyle) and Sally French kick things off by covering the latest travel headlines, including pre-Thanksgiving tr…

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Let Him Cook 44:07

1M ago44:07

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By Pastor Tim Staier

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Episode 98: Can Anyone Crack The Prediction Market Duopoly? 24:58

2M ago24:58

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Host Brad Allen is joined by Jake Benzaquen, co-founder of ProphetX, to discuss the company's recent pivot to prediction markets, including What the exchange learned as a sweepstakes operator How the RFQ system works for SGP-style exchange bets How DraftKings might fare in prediction markets

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Adventure by Committee: What Happens When You Let Others Pick Your Trip 54:42

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Sally and her new husband unpack their unconventional honeymoon plan and share practical tips to plan your own getaway with purpose. How do you plan a honeymoon that feels luxurious without blowing your budget? How can newlyweds use points and miles to pay for their trip? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle share how Sally’s own wedding guests chos…

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Secure The Bag 48:22

2M ago48:22

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By Pastor Tim Staier

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Episode 97: Can Prediction Markets Live Up To Eleven-Figure Valuations? 40:50

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Host Brad Allen is joined by EKG analyst Alun Bowden and Adam Small from Third Planet Media to discuss: How Polymarket and Kalshi can deliver on their recent funding rounds by growing outside of sports Whether they can ever get past the core ecology problem faced by other P2P games like poker and DFS…

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How to Tell If a Premium Travel Card Is Worth the Fee 55:51

2M ago55:51

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Learn when pricey travel cards are worth it and how to pick the one that gives you the most value. Are premium travel cards worth the high price tag? How do you decide which one(s) to keep in your wallet? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle break down the real-world math of annual fees and rewards to help you understand when these cards pay for the…

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The Two-Piece Miracle 40:55

2M ago40:55

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By Pastor Tim Staier

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Episode 96: Hard Rock's New Betting Product Looks Like A Slot 21:14

2M ago21:14

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Host Brad Allen is joined by EKG analyst Alun Bowden to discuss: Hard Rock's new slots-style sports betting product in FL Wider-ranging impacts on online casino in the U.S. if other operators follow with similar products in other states

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How to Make Every Trip More Meaningful — Without Spending More (w/ Expedia’s “Powering Travel” Host Elisabeth Goodridge) 33:03

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Learn how you can make travel more meaningful without overspending or missing out on authentic experiences. How do you plan a vacation that feels “worth it” without overspending? What’s the smartest way to turn bank points into long-haul premium flights? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle discuss how to design trips that maximize satisfaction and …

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Business Decisions 46:17

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By Pastor Tim Staier

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Episode 95: The End Of VIP Schemes As We Know Them? 23:46

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Host Brad Allen is joined by EKG policy lead Becca Giden to discuss: How MA might change VIP programs in the state New Jersey's recent moves to beef up RG due diligence

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Travel More, Stress Less: How to Build a Financial Plan That Funds Your Adventures 44:51

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Learn how to plan travel without derailing your long-term finances or your retirement goals. How can you plan travel without throwing off your long-term financial goals? How do you budget for a dream sabbatical without wrecking your savings? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle discuss how to afford meaningful travel while keeping your financial fut…

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The Lamb and The Goat 41:31

2M ago41:31

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By Pastor Tim Staier

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When to Book and Fly for Cheaper Holiday Trips in 2025 23:36

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Learn the optimal days to fly, when to book, and how to stretch your points for cheaper holiday travel. When is the prime time to book Thanksgiving and Christmas flights this year? How can you stretch points to cover pricey holiday trips? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle discuss holiday booking windows and money-saving strategies to help you lan…

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Luncheon Lessons 34:07

3M ago34:07

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By Pastor Tim Staier

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Episode 94: Is The UK About To Be Taxed Into Oblivion? 30:44

3M ago30:44

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Host Brad Allen is joined by Alun Bowden and former Evoke chief strategy officer Vaughan Lewis to discuss the troubled UK market, including: Whether the UK will avoid a doomsday scenario of 50% tax on online casino How big the UK black market could get