Best Dave Galvan Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 45: E45: When To Book Your Cruise! 8:51

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13d ago8:51

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In this new fantastic episode of this amazing Travel Podcast, in less than 10 minutes I am telling you when the best time to book your cruise is! http://www.TimeForYourVacation.com http://www.Timeforyourvacation.blog http://www.DaveTheTourGuide.com http://www.BlackKeyElite.com

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Episode 46: E46: How Much Does a Cruise REALY Cost? 8:33

17d ago8:33

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We have returned with the ultimate question; How much does a cruise actually cost? http://www.TimeForYourVacation.com http://www.DaveTheTourGuide.com http://www.TimeForYourVacation.blog http://www.BlackKeyElite.com

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Episode 44: E44: Cruise Mistakes! 9:59

1M ago9:59

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This amazing new episode talks about the honest mistakes that most cruisers make! http://www.TimeForYourVacation.com http://www.TimeForYourVacation.blog http://www.DaveTheTourGuide.com http://www.BlackKeyElite.com

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Episode 43: E43 -- Places to Visit in 2026 7:11

1M ago7:11

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Our Tuesday episode and we are talking about the best places to visit in 2026! http://www.TimeForYourVacation.com http://www.TimeForYourVacation.com http://www.DaveTheTourGuide.com http://www.BlackKeyElite.com

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Episode 42: E42 - Confessions of a Travel Pro 6:26

2M ago6:26

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This make-up episode of Travel Secrets is "Confessions of a Travel Pro" Let's talk about what happens when things go wrong! http://www.TimeForYourVacation.com http://www.Timeforyourvacation.comblog http://DaveTheTourGuide.com http://BlackKeyElite.com

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Episode 41: E41 -- Travel Influencers 9:58

2M ago9:58

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This episode we will chat a bit about Travel influencers, the good the bag and the ugly. http://www.TimeForYourVacation.com http://www.Timeforyourvacation.blog http://www.DaveTheTourGuide.com http://www.BlackKeyElite.com

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Episode 40: E40 - Christmas 2025 Travel! 7:53

2M ago7:53

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Don't sit around the house this Christmas! Here are some places you can visit this season! http://www.TimeForYourVacation.com http://www.Timeforyourvacation.blog http://www.DaveTheTourGuide.com http://www.BlackKeyElite.com

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Episode 39: E39: Exotic Honeymoons! 6:47

2M ago6:47

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This episode we talk a bit about exotic honeymoons, to give you a taste of what else is out there other than cruises and resorts! http://www.TimeForYourVacation.com http://www.TimeForYourVacation.blog http://www.DaveTheTourGuide.com http://www.BlackKeyElite.com

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Episode 36: E35: Living on a Cruise Ship! 9:09

3M ago9:09

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Episode 35 of our Travel Podcast , we talk about how to live on a cruise ship! http://www.TimeForYourVacation.com http://www.TimeForYourVacation.blog http://www.davethetourguide.com http://www.BlackKeyElite.com

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Episode 34: E34: Dark Tourism 8:35

3M ago8:35

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Getting in the mood for Halloween, this episode we talk about Dark Tourism. What it is, and where to go and why people do it! http://www.TimeForYourVacation.com http://www.TimeForYourVacation.blog http://www.davethetourguide.com http://www.BlackKeyElite.com

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Episode 31: E31: Vacation Spots That are Surprisingly Affordable! 6:23

4M ago6:23

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Let's sit right back and talk about spots that are surprisingly affordable for anyone to visit! http://www.TimeForYourVacation.com

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Episode 30: E30: Where to Best Celebrate Thanksgiving! 7:41

4M ago7:41

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E30: Where to Best Celebrate Thanksgiving! This episode we will start the discussion on where to best celebrate Thanksgiving! http://www.TimeForYourVacation http://www.DaveTheTourGuide.com http://www.BlackKeyElite.com

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Episode 29: E29: What I LOVED About Star of the Seas 6:46

4M ago6:46

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Here is our second podcast talking about what I actually liked about Star of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's latest cruise ship offering! http://www.TimeForYourVacation.com http://www.DaveTheTourGuide.com http://www.BlackKeyElite.com

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Episode 28: E28: Star of the Seas - What I didn't like! 9:11

4M ago9:11

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After spending seven nights on the Star of the Seas, I am finally home and I can tell you what I didn't like about my time of the worlds newest Cruise Ship! http://www.TimeForYourVacation.com http://www.DaveTheTourGuide.com http://BlackKeyElite.com

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Episode 27: Star Wars Announcement! 0:59

5M ago0:59

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This is an announcement of our Star Wars Tour for 2027!! http://www.TimeForYourVacation.com http://DaveTheTourGuide.com http://www.BlackKeyElite.com

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Episode 26: E26: Travel Burn Out and How to Prevent It 7:18

5M ago7:18

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Episode #26; and we talk about Travel Burn Out. What causes it, how to recognize it and how to treat and prevent it. http://www.TimeForYourVacation.com http://www.DaveTheTourGuide.com http://www.BlackKeyElite.com

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Episode 25: E:25 OUR LAS VEGAS TRIP! 9:54

5M ago9:54

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Learn the best and worst things that happened on our recent trip to Las Vegas! Is the city really as bad as people say? http://www.TimeForYourVacation.com http://DaveTheTourGuide.com http://BlackKeyElite.com

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Episode 24: E:24 Black Key Elite 3:31

5M ago3:31

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We are proud to announce BLACK KEY ELITE! The luxury concierge service for those who want a certain level of luxury. http://www.BlackKeyElite.com http://www.TimeForYourVacation.com http://www.DaveTheTourGuide.com

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Episode 23: E:23 How To Travel to Antarctica! 7:56

6M ago7:56

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Time to talk about our bucket list vacation to Antarctica!! http://www.TimeForYourVacation.com http://www.DaveTheTourGuide.com 503-933-4759

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Episode 22: E:22 Ocean vrs. River Cruise 9:51

6M ago9:51

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We finally sit down and talk about the differences between a river and an ocean cruise, and talk about what might fit you best. http://www.DaveTheTourGuide.com http://www.TimeForYourVacation.com 503-933-4759

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Episode 21: E:21 Carnival Cruise Line's newest Loyalty Program 9:01

6M ago9:01

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Episode 21 is here! Our little podcast can now legally drink! Let's sit down and talk a bit about Carnival's latest Loyalty Program changes. http://www.TimeForYourVacation.com http://www.DaveTheTourGuide.com 503-933-4759

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Episode 20: E20: Bad Travel Advice 9:39

6M ago9:39

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Episode 20 is finally here! This time we go over some of the worst travel advice ever given! http://www.DaveTheTourGuide.com http://www.TimeForYourVacation.com

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Episode 19: E:19 Rude Tourists!! 9:21

6M ago9:21

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Episode 19 is here, and we are going to talk about rude tourists ruining everything! http://www.TimeForYourVacation.com http://www.DaveTheTourGuide.com

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Episode 18: E18: Luxury Trains 7:14

6M ago7:14

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Episode 18 is here! Today we talk about luxury trains, and maybe why you would want to travel on one. http://www.TimeForYourVacation.com http://www.DaveTheTourGuide.com

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Episode 17: E17: Australia 6:33

6M ago6:33

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Episode 17 is upon us, and in less than 10 minutes we talk about traveling Down Under to Australia!!

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Episode 16: E:16 Countries You Have Never Thought to Visit 7:11

6M ago7:11

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You want to visit Mexico, Bahamas and other places with paradise. I am here to give you an idea of places to visit you would never think about! http://www.TimeForYourVacation.com http://DaveTheTourGuide.com

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Episode 15: E15: LGBT Friendly Locations to Travel to! 6:16

6M ago6:16

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We will now turn the tables, in honor of Pride Month, we will now talk about the great places to visit that are LGBT friendly! http://www.TimeForYourVacation.com http://www.DaveTheTourGuide.com

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Episode 14: E14: LGBT Traveler should avoid these place! 5:51

7M ago5:51

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In honor of Pride month, we sit and talk about the places members of the LGBT community need to avoid! http://www.TimeForYourVacation.com http://www.DaveTheTourguide.com

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Episode 13: E13: What's Happened to Las Vegas?? 8:42

7M ago8:42

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What is going on in Las Vegas? Why are people leaving??? http://www.TimeForYourVacation.com http://www.DaveTheTourGuide.com

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Episode 12: E12: How to get in to Airport Lounges! 7:28

7M ago7:28

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TV's Dave Galvan will now tell you the secrets in to getting in to Airport Lounges! Relax like a boss!! http://www.TimeForYourVacation.com http://www.DaveTheTourGuide.com

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Wise Tales: Trucking’s Supposed Truths 34:47

3+ y ago34:47

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There are many trucking superstitions and urban legends passed down to younger generations that are usually unverified claims with exaggerated or inaccurate details. These can relate to maintenance, technique, methods, product selection, etc. and while they make for a great laugh, the information can potentially be problematic to your truck or whee…

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Did They Rest Their Case? Recapping The 2022 TMC Wheel-Off Mock Trial 27:18

3+ y ago27:18

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Understanding the processes of litigation is important within the trucking industry as, for fleets, it is a likely occurrence. Therefore, what better way to learn what to expect when walking into a courtroom than by witnessing a real life scenario? The leaders of TMC made a significant impact on attendees of its March Annual Meeting when they activ…

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Galvanic Corrosion: Hub Bore Challenges and Solutions 20:05

4y ago20:05

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What is galvanic corrosion, why does it occur and what does it mean for the health of your wheel and hub? In the first new episode of 2022, Doug, Dave and Mike will help better understand what happens when a wheel sticks to the hub and the solutions that can help prevent this challenging issue. Yes, there are products and tools on the market that c…

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Dual Valve Wheel: One More Revolutionary Alcoa® Wheels Solution 6:13

4y ago6:13

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With tire pressure management systems (TPMS) continuing to be a major player in the industry, it became essential to identify a way to operate the TPMS, while not disrupting tire/wheel maintenance. Just this year, Alcoa® Wheels introduced its Dual Valve Wheel, which allows operators and fleet owners to install a TPMS into one valve of the wheel , a…

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Learn How Heat Buildup Impacts Your Wheels. 15:34

4y ago15:34

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Alcoa Wheels experts understand that the topic of heat leads to many questions. That’s why we’re dedicating another episode to this “hot” issue, specifically as it relates to wheels. How do you manage your wheel if it gets too hot, how do you know when your wheel is too hot and what should you do if it is? Also, learn how heat indicators are a crit…

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How Do Recommended Practices Come to Life? 21:25

4+ y ago21:25

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Our hosts Doug, Dave and Mike are big fans of all that the Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) has to offer and they love getting into the nitty gritty. On this episode, the guys are taking a deep dive into all things Recommended Practices (RP’s). It’s a powerful discussion regarding how the ideas of RP’s are introduced at TMC and the path the…

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Current Technologies That Drive Freight Efficiency with NACFE’s Mike Roeth 34:33

4+ y ago34:33

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We all know that fleets and their decision makers are the influencers to making industry differences. Doug, Dave and Mike sit down with the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE)’s executive director, Mike Roeth, to talk about the most reliable information for optimum truck performance. With so much diversity within the commercial ve…

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Loading: A Heavy Responsibility Part 2 19:34

4+ y ago19:34

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In this follow up episode of Behind the Wheels, Doug, Dave and Mike take a deeper dive into the topic of loading and the things that affect it. Topics include the importance of placement on the spread axle, the fifth wheel positioning and how it affects the steer axle and one of the most common problems - managing inflation pressure. Find out how t…

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Loading: A Heavy Responsibility 12:59

4+ y ago12:59

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Mike, Doug and Dave take on the topic of loading. From the very basics of loading like load limits, weight limits and axle limits, to the difference between static loading vs dynamic loading. Don’t want to miss an episode of Behind The Wheels? Subscribe today. Links from Todays Episode: For more information about Alcoa Wheels visit: https://www.alc…

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The wheels on the bus go … aluminum 20:42

4+ y ago20:42

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Doug, Dave and Mike highlight the transit market, and its' wheels, on this episode of Behind The Wheels. When you see a bus or coach riding down the road, notice how many are equipped with aluminum wheels. Why is aluminum such a fit for this industry? The guys answer this by sharing the history behind introducing aluminum to these applications and …