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MTM Travel - The Fun Side of Points & Travel!

Shawn Coomer & Mark Ostermann
Hyatt
Southwest Airlines
American Express
American Airlines
Disney
Hilton
Las Vegas
Chase
Spirit Airlines
Alaska Airlines
Miles and Points
Bilt
Chase Sapphire Reserve
Capital One
Epic Universe
Japan
Credit Card Offers
Credit Cards
Marriott Bonvoy
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The fun side of miles, points and travel! Hosted by Shawn Coomer and Mark Ostermann, MTM Travel dives into the points hobby & the lifestyle of travel with topical conversations and plenty of laughs along the way. Mark & Shawn have a combined 18 years of experience covering these topics on Miles to Memories and Travel on Points and are cohosts of the popular MtM Vegas Youtube Show on the Miles to M... more

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Chase just refreshed the Sapphire Preferred and buried a bombshell in the fine print. On this episode of MTM Travel Shawn and Mark break down ev... more

• Get your free travel insurance quote with Faye! milestomemories.com/go/faye-travel-insurance/

American Airlines is quietly blocking last-minute partner award space, Alaska is raising its partner and phone booking fees on July 1, and Shawn... more

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Bank of America is refunding annual fees for every Spirit credit cardholder and product-changing them into no-fee cards. Mark thought he found a hack in Choice Hotels' gas promo — until Choice's IT outsmarted him. Discover dropped the best welcome of... more

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Shawn blew up his Europe itinerary at the last minute, but this one worked. He canceled Condor premium economy through Frankfurt and rebooked American to Athens for fewer miles, less cash and a cleaner connection. The catch was ... more

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Recent Guests

Joe Cheung
Travel enthusiast and host of travel content
Travelmation
Episode: Citi Strata Elite Disappointment, AA Xfers, Tipping Culture Virus & Welcome Offer Grace Period!
Joe Chung
Travel agent at Travelmation, media/press guest at Epic Universe event
Travelmation
Episode: Behind the Epic Universe Hype, Epic for Miles/Points Nerds, Japan Trip Planning & Co-Traveler Zen!
David Ocamb
Active member of the Miles and Points community and survey conductor
Ocamb Group
Episode: Airline Seat Fee Scams, Chase Insurance Changes & Fascinating Survey Data Behind the Points Hobby!
Leslie Harvey
Founder of Trips with Tykes and co-host of Disney Deciphered
Trips with Tykes, Disney Deciphered
Episode: Evolving Family Travel, Not Chasing Deals & Disneyland Tips with Leslie Harvey
Dia Adams
Senior editor at Fortune Recommends and former founder of The Deal Mommy
Fortune
Episode: Thinking Outside of the Box in the Miles & Points Hobby with Dia Adams
PDX Deals Guy
Frequent traveler and points enthusiast
Episode: Visiting Japan for the 1st or 37th Time with PDX Deals Guy
Grant Thomas
Founder of Travel with Grant, travel blogger and points enthusiast
Travel with Grant
Episode: Evolution of the Miles and Points Space, Extreme Tracking & Picking Cards with Grant Thomas
Han Chicago
Experienced traveler and content creator sharing insights on travel
Episode: Epic Trip - Back to Back Asia in First Class, New JAL, DMZ, Angkor Wat & More with Han Chicago
Ryan Smith
Travel enthusiast and contributor at Award Wallet, former contributor to Miles to Memories and The Points Guy
Award Wallet
Episode: Traveling to Every Country in the World with Ryan Smith

Hosts

Shawn Coomer
Host of MTM Travel / Miles to Memories contributor; cofounder of MTM; frequent traveler with a focus on miles and points.
Mark Ostermann
Host of MTM Travel show; cohost of MTM Vegas YouTube show; frequent contributor and cofounder of MTM.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 426 ratings
  • Love the podcast but not the mixing

    Update 1-27-26

    On a flight catching up on a bunch of travel/points & miles podcasts I’ve missed the past couple of weeks. In doing so it’s more apparent how Shawn & Mark don’t care enough about their listeners to acknowledge and correct the mixing. I have tired of having to pull out my phone or watch to increase the volume, only to do it again when the next podcast is too loud.

    One of my resolutions for this year is to shed things that bother me rather than letting them frustrate me.

    So I’m ca... more

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    1
    GenXHacker
    United States5 months ago
  • CDG 😂

    Just stumbled across the show, a fun listen. LOL - and dead on - about CDG in your Dec 8 show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shull1
    United States6 months ago
  • Good Info, Constant Complaining

    I’m a points and miles obsessive and travel, on average, once a month. I consume a lot of credit card points content. I’ve started to not be as excited to listen to MTM Travel because, whatever the news is or whatever trip they do, I know they are going to complain. Yes, prices are going up on everything including annual fees and monthly credits can be annoying to use at times, but we are still getting significantly discounted travel and experiences that would be hard to get without credit cards... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Freddy Points
    United States9 months ago
  • Somewhat informative

    If you listen in a quiet environment you might learn something or at the very least be entertained. The host's mic levels are so low hearing what they are saying is difficult.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Mr Doode
    United States10 months ago
  • Has potential but falls short

    Episodes are too long and could be cut down without all the fluff. They need to crank their mics because the audio levels are way too low.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    C'mon John!
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise practical tips and banter but note audio levels can be loud or inconsistent.
Some reviews highlight lengthy episodes and mixed audio quality as negatives.
Fans appreciate up-to-date miles-and-points coverage and candid host dynamics.
Positive feedback often mentions valuable, real-world travel strategies and entertaining conversations.

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Behind the Epic Universe Hype, Epic for Miles/Points Nerds, Japan Trip Planning & Co-Traveler Zen!
Q: How did you view the role of disclosure and potential influence in media trips?
I believe disclosure is essential and that there is potential for influence, but with a track record of transparency and prior disclosures with other brands, it's possible to provide insightful, balanced coverage.
Behind the Epic Universe Hype, Epic for Miles/Points Nerds, Japan Trip Planning & Co-Traveler Zen!
Q: What was your agreement with Universal for how you would cover the event?
There was no formal agreement; there was openness about coverage, and I was allowed to share what I could without being constrained, though there was an understanding that a positive spin wasn't mandatory.
Crazy Spring Break Audible, Last Minute DFW Flights, Hotels & Activities + Getting Chase Aeroplan
Q: What was the experience at Six Flags over Texas like?
They described it as a fun and historical place with various coasters, noting that it has a rich history and was enjoyable for the family.
Crazy Spring Break Audible, Last Minute DFW Flights, Hotels & Activities + Getting Chase Aeroplan
Q: How did the last-minute trip to Texas come about?
The host decided on a spontaneous trip after craving Texas barbecue, booked the flight using points, and quickly packed for it.
Hawaii for "Free"! - Disney's Aulani, Hyatt Regency Waikiki Issues, North Shore, Pearl Harbor & More
Q: Did you encounter any issues with your stay at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki?
Yes, we had some mixed experiences, but the staff eventually upgraded us to a better room after addressing our concerns.

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Two seasoned travel enthusiasts discuss points-and-miles strategies with practical how-tos, program changes, and industry news. Episodes blend evaluative takes on transfer partners, sign-up bonuses, and loyalty shifts with real-world trip planning, personal travel anecdotes, and banter-driven insight. A standout feature is the approachable, candid style that turns complex rewards ecosystems into relatable, actionable guidance for serious hobbyists and casual travelers alike. Expect timely commentary on loyalty programs, evolving rules, and tactics to maximize value, plus regular sponsor reads and community-oriented notes that emphasize meetups and hands-on tips.

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1. Joe Cheung
2. Joe Chung
3. David Ocamb
4. Leslie Harvey
5. Dia Adams
6. PDX Deals Guy
7. Grant Thomas
8. Han Chicago

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