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The Thrifty Traveler Podcast

Thrifty Traveler
Points and Miles
Travel
Chase Sapphire Preferred
Southwest Airlines
Hyatt
Virgin Atlantic
Chase Ultimate Rewards
Travel Demand
Safari
Emirates
Hilton
Budget Travel
Travel Pet Peeves
Cheap Flights To Europe
Travel Tips
Credit Card Bonuses
Travel Deals
Small Luxury Hotels Of the World
Ultra Basic Fares
Cathay Pacific First Class

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

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Kyle and Gunnar are joined by Thrifty Traveler Chief Flight Deal Analyst (and Domino’s elite member) Jon Shallbetter, who helps them put the 37 combined business class seats they’ve flown into tiers so you can tell what flights are worth your points ... more

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We’re all too accustomed to hotels and airlines making negative changes, but Hyatt genuinely broke our hearts this week. So Gunnar and Kyle devote the show to diving into some massive changes on tap for what is (or perhaps was?) the most popular and ... more

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How do we find flight deals? How do you start a travel business? What’s next for Thrifty Traveler? For episode 50 of the show, we bring on Founder and CEO Jared Kamrowski to show how the Thrifty Traveler sausage is made! Plus, Jared reacts to some ne... more

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Kyle is back from Costa Rica where he was breaking news from the beach! So the guys get caught up on all the latest travel news including a little-known Delta credit card perk he unearthed, some new credit card offers and rumors, some good news for t... more

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Recent Guests

Jared Kamrowski
Founder and CEO of Thrifty Traveler
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Episode: How We Find Cheap Flights: Inside Thrifty Traveler with Founder Jared Kamrowski
Jess Field
Co-host of the Points Talk Squad and prolific award traveler
Episode: Family Travel Tips with the Moms of Points Talk Squad
Alex Payne
Co-host of the Points Talk Squad and award travel expert
Episode: Family Travel Tips with the Moms of Points Talk Squad
Kasey DellaPenna
Digital nomad, travel influencer, Disney expert, and Affiliate Marketing Manager at Thrifty Traveler
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Episode: From Guatemala to China & Ranking All the Disney Parks with Kasey DellaPenna
Jonathan Weinberg
Founder and CEO of AutoSlash and HotelSlash
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Episode: Beating the Rental Car Companies & Hotel Chains, with AutoSlash’s Jonathan Weinberg
Ryan Jones
CEO and founder of Flighty app
Flighty
Episode: Why Flighty is Our Favorite Travel App, with CEO Ryan Jones
Peter Thornton
Thrifty Traveler Premium's expert on airfare and award travel
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Episode: Mistake Fares & Award Availability: Insider Tips from Peter Thornton
Tracey Burtch
Thrifty Traveler Product Manager, Idaho Steelheads Hockey Season Ticket Holder
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Episode: A Family Trip to the 2026 Winter Olympics w/ TT’s Tracey Burtch
Jason Matheson
Travel enthusiast and host of The Jason Show
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Episode: Delta One to Hawaii & a Love-Hate of Cruises with TV’s Jason Matheson

Hosts

Gunnar Olson
Host of the podcast, travel reporter and flight deal analyst for Thrifty Traveler, and frequently provides insights on maximizing travel rewards and experiences.
Kyle Potter
Co-host and Executive Editor at Thrifty Traveler, known for providing comprehensive travel tips alongside an engaging and humorous presentation style.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 252 ratings
  • Love this show and Gunnar is goofy

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Barry Makok Inner
    United Statesa month ago
  • Helpful for intermediate level

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KelCz
    United Statesa month ago
  • Keep it Coming!

    TT Team, this is easily one of my favorite podcasts. Thank you for the great mix of useful advice, analysis of current events, and solid host chemistry. The podcast is squarely in the something hot category. Now tell me more about Canada..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ACW2015
    United States4 months ago
  • Flighty

    I don’t normally review podcasts, but I love Flighty so much that I wanted to give this episode a shout out on. Maybe one day they'll get us an episode about it or with the people who made it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tigerstanley
    United States4 months ago
  • Amazing Podcast

    Please please Gunner keep the hilarious intros for Kyle and guests. It makes me smile always!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SJJ1122
    United States5 months ago

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Many listeners note the podcast's ability to simplify complex topics surrounding travel rewards and budgeting.
Listeners appreciate the blend of humor and practical travel advice offered throughout episodes.
Feedback highlights the engaging dynamics between the hosts and the personal anecdotes shared, making for a relatable experience.
Some reviews express a desire for more varied content or specific destinations, while the majority showcase strong enthusiasm for the podcast's direction.

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How We Find Cheap Flights: Inside Thrifty Traveler with Founder Jared Kamrowski
Q: Megan asks about planning a trip to Europe over Thanksgiving with her two young children. What destinations or tips do you have for her?
Jared advises focusing on Northern Europe for Christmas markets, particularly Strasbourg, France, and cities in Germany, highlighting their charm and accessibility.
RIP World of Hyatt? Dissecting Big, Bad Changes
Q: Can you describe what 524 is for the listener?
524 is a chase rule that where if you've opened five or more credit cards from any bank, not just chase, you are unlikely to be approved for any additional chase credit cards.
“These Bros Ain’t Loyal”: Why You Shouldn’t Chase Elite Status in 2026
Q: Who is airline loyalty not for?
The average traveler who does not pay for their own flights and does not travel often should focus on being flexible and hunting for the best deals instead of pursuing status.
“These Bros Ain’t Loyal”: Why You Shouldn’t Chase Elite Status in 2026
Q: Who is loyalty for?
Anyone who travels frequently on someone else's dime, like business travelers and road warriors, can benefit from pursuing status.
Our 5-Step Checklist: What We Do After Booking Flights
Q: If you were planning a trip to Japan for the first time, knowing what you know now, where and how would you start with booking or finding award availability for flights?
Book something that's going to work, then keep checking, build out your checklist, build out your reminders to find the ideal seat or flight as the trip approaches.

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4. Kasey DellaPenna
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6. Ryan Jones
7. Peter Thornton
8. Tracey Burtch

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