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The Thrifty Traveler Podcast

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

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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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

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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

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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

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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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Recent Guests

Marcus Gunderson
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Jon Shallbetter
Thrifty Traveler Chief Flight Deal Analyst
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Episode: The Best (& Worst) Business Classes in the World
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
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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
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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

Hosts

Gunnar Olson
Host of The Thrifty Traveler Podcast; travel reporter and flight deal analyst; co-host; affiliation with Thrifty Traveler
Kyle Potter
Co-host of The Thrifty Traveler Podcast; Executive Editor / Thrifty Traveler; travel rewards expert

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 282 ratings
  • Biggest travel mistakes

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robyngreen
    United States6 days ago
  • Interesting and Informative

    Super informative and I love their approach that there isn’t one right way to do points and miles.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MSteimle
    United States16 days ago
  • The worst!!!

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrMagicTBA
    United Statesa month ago
  • So informative!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SPS09242018
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great listen!

    Really enjoy listening to these witty and knowledgeable travel guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarahx480
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise practical travel tips and chemistry between hosts
Fans value the mix of humor and expert analysis on points and miles
Premium content and deal alerts are frequently highlighted as a standout by fans
Some listeners critique episodes for sponsorship verbosity but still trust the content quality

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Let Us Cook: Our Spiciest Travel Pet Peeves & Hot Takes
Q: What should be done about credit card churn and closing old accounts?
Downgrade rather than cancel to preserve credit lines and avoid losing points, and look for retention offers to offset ongoing costs.
WTF is Happening with Flight Prices & What We’re Doing
Q: What should listeners do now to protect themselves against rising fares?
Book upcoming trips sooner rather than later, use miles to lock in value, book flexible fares or refundable options, and use tools like Google Flights Explorer to find where competition keeps prices down.
WTF is Happening with Flight Prices & What We’re Doing
Q: Kyle, what does the past tell you about what might be ahead for us with airfare given oil price spikes?
It's hard to pin down a precise relationship, but fares will rise in some cases while others stay the same or drop; it's route-by-route and fare-by-fare, not a uniform increase across the board.
Ask Us Anything: Biz Class to Australia, How We Earn Points & Big Pod News!
Q: Ryan's submission about a rare Delta Silver Medallion bag tag prompts a light-hearted aside on status symbols and bag tags; what's the take-away?
Bag tags are mostly a novelty; status recognition isn't guaranteed to improve service, and the hosts joke about creating fake tags for fun but acknowledge real benefits come from solid status through airline programs and elite lines, not flashy tags alone.
Ask Us Anything: Biz Class to Australia, How We Earn Points & Big Pod News!
Q: Whitney asks when a travel agency might be preferable to booking hotels with points; when is it worth using an agent?
Most listeners enjoy the control and find planning fun, but for extremely complex trips with multiple countries, safaris, or intricate logistics, a travel agent can still add value; otherwise, the hosts prefer DIY planning but acknowledge skilled agents can help in big, complicated itineraries.

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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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3. Jared Kamrowski
4. Jess Field
5. Alex Payne
6. Kasey DellaPenna
7. Jonathan Weinberg
8. Ryan Jones

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