
Welcome to the Thrifty Traveler Podcast – a travel podcast where we dig into the latest travel news and trends and discuss all the best ways to earn and redeem your points and miles! From the ins and outs of booking cheap flights, exploring the best ways to use your airline miles, or diving into other next-level money-saving travel tips, your hosts Gunnar Olson and Kyle Potter will bring you the b... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 61 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | AviationSociety & CulturePlaces & TravelLeisure | |||

Gunnar is back from a rain-soaked trip to Hawaii to talk about oil prices, airfare, and what’s next for flight prices - plus, an update on what’s happening at TSA checkpoints across the country as the partial government shutdown drags on. But Gunnar ... more
Against all odds, our baby - this humble travel podcast - is one year old! So the guys are celebrating the best way they know how: by turning the show over to you listeners for another mailbag episode. What’s the best way to book a business class sea... more
Sure, you can earn and redeem SkyMiles and Rapid Rewards points to your heart’s content. We won’t stop you. But it’s the next level of points and miles programs that help you save even more and turn regular travelers into “sickos” like us. So the guy... more
This week, we round up all the recent travel news that’s fit to podcast! That includes Kyle’s experience with CLEAR’s (honestly amazing) new e-gates, what United’s up to with its credit card moves, a shocking-but-welcome move to require headphones on... more
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Even not having any clue about what these guys are talking about but trying to learn, they are very informative and their banter is fun to listen to. Than you guys!
Really enjoy listening to these witty and knowledgeable travel guys!
Thanks to TTPOD for the best trac info out there! This show has so many good tips and hacks. I listen on my way to and from work and I literally need a secretary riding with me to take all the notes of tips I want to remember! Gunner and Kyle always make it fun and I’m trying desperately to find out how I can become part of the TTPOD team! Love it so much!
On the Jan 22 show, he way too casually said “I did not poo* my pants” and completely glossed over it. So when did that happen and why did you say that so casually? Lol
In all seriousness, have been a listener since day 1, and a TT premium subscriber. Big fan and supporter!
I’m about three years into the points of miles hobby and consider myself to be a low-level intermediate player. I listen to the TT podcast every week and always learn something new. This week’s review of what’s in everyone’s wallet and what credit cards you recommend for 2026 (along with the listener question at the end) was especially helpful as I look ahead to my 2027 travel plans.
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Travel-focused show that explores the latest travel news, loyalty programs, and ways to earn and redeem points and miles. Episodes mix practical tips for cheap flights, strategic redemption ideas, and real-world travel storytelling, often with humor and a candid, no-nonsense approach to loyalty programs and pricing dynamics. Notable strengths include deep domain knowledge, hosting chemistry, and timely coverage of changes in airline programs, credit card offers, and industry trends, making it a go-to for point enthusiasts and budget-minded travelers seeking actionable advice and entertaining banter.
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The Thrifty Traveler Podcast launched a year ago and published 61 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Thrifty Traveler Podcast include:
1. Jon Shallbetter
2. Jared Kamrowski
3. Jess Field
4. Alex Payne
5. Kasey DellaPenna
6. Jonathan Weinberg
7. Ryan Jones
8. Peter Thornton
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