
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 | 63 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureLeisureAviationPlaces & Travel | |||

Travel isn’t always perfect and we certainly aren’t either. This week on the show, Gunnar and Kyle cop to the worst travel mistakes they’ve made over the year. From rehashing Gunnar’s Avianca last name fiasco to entering birthdates wrong to over-sche... more
The news has been relentless to kick off the spring, so the guys spend the show tackling a dozen different stories. There’s an update on those awful TSA lines, JetBlue already raised its baggage fees, and Air France/KLM just raised surcharges on awa... more
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
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My favorite podcast!! This episode of Biggest travel mistakes has me laughing and also realizing I could never travel with Gunnar. He has me stressed out and we aren’t even traveling together!! Great job guys this podcast hits every time!! Also thank you for Thrifty Traveler Premium I love getting deals from you!! Safe Travels
Super informative and I love their approach that there isn’t one right way to do points and miles.
Gunnar Olsen is a red headed clown,
Listening to his nonsense, man get outta town.
He starts the show with ‘Yo’ and ends the show with ‘C-ya’,
I want nothing to do with this BAM! Onomatopoeia.
Poor Kyle Potter sits quietly by,
whilst Canada and O’hare are thrown on the fly.
You think sky pesos are worthless just wait till you see,
Turn on the POD Gunnar hosts that they call TT.
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!
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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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