Podcast Episodes

2 Ugly New Points Trends & 7 Other Big News Stories

Episode 40

It’s a December news roundup! On the latest Thrifty Traveler Podcast Gunnar and Kyle run through eight major news stories in travel and points and miles, including breaking down the latest Unicorn al…

Published on an hour ago

Family Travel Tips with the Moms of Points Talk Squad

Episode 39

This week on the show, the guys are joined by Alex and Jess from the Points Talk Squad (formerly Travel Mom Squad) who spend the show teaching (and sometimes counseling) Gunnar how to travel with an …

Published on 1 week ago

From Guatemala to China & Ranking All the Disney Parks with Kasey DellaPenna

Episode 38

The guys bring on co-worker and extra special guest Kasey DellaPenna - aka @kaseymeetsworld - to share her story of becoming a backpacking digital nomad and travel influencer … who splits her time be…

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Is Lounge Access … Underrated? (& How to Get In for Less)

Episode 37

Airport lounges aren’t just for the rich, the elite, and the bougie – we think they’re a crucial money-saving strategy for (nearly) all everyday travelers. Gunnar and Kyle argue that lounges are actu…

Published on 3 weeks ago

What We Do When Travel Goes Wrong: How to Survive Delays & Cancellations

Episode 36

Almost everything went wrong in air travel over the past week and change - including for Gunnar and Kyle’s own flights - as the shutdown took a nasty turn with thousands of delays and cancellations. …

Published on 4 weeks ago

Biz Class Bonanza, New Lounges & 6 Big News Stories

Episode 35

It’s another news breakdown! This week on the show, we dig into eight big news stories in travel, from Southwest’s newest lounge (including our suggestions for what Southwest should offer), more new …

Published on 1 month ago

A Trip to Bora Bora, New Zealand & Australia — (Almost) All on Points!

Episode 34

On this week’s podcast, Kyle recaps a whirlwind trip that included an overwater villa in Bora Bora, driving the wild landscapes of New Zealand, scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef, and a  10-seat …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Mistake Fares 101: How to Snag the Cheapest Flights on Earth

Episode 33

It’s finally time for a mistake fare episode! Kyle and Gunnar talk about the most exciting fares in the world of flight deals, when airlines accidentally sell tickets at ridiculous discounts. The guy…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Inside The Premium Travel Boom: Airlines Are Going All In on the 1%

Episode 32

This week, Gunnar and Kyle (who both coincidentally wore fresh Lululemon gear on the pod, courtesy of new $75 credits) spend some extra time digging into the ongoing government shutdown and what it m…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Beating the Rental Car Companies & Hotel Chains, with AutoSlash’s Jonathan Weinberg

Episode 31

This week, a bonafide travel hacker and self-proclaimed “bad boy of the travel industry” joins the show to discuss his two services that help millions travel more for less.

Jonathan Weinberg is the fo…

Published on 2 months ago