Churn and Burn
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Amex Gives Away The FaHRm and James Survives The Paris Riots
Amex Gives Away The FaHRm and James Survives The Paris Riots
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A podcast delving into maximizing miles and points redemptions for international travel. We do trip reports, flight reviews, and hotel reviews, all bookable via miles and points!
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Epizódok
A legújabb 20 a(z) 59 epizódból
- Amex Gives Away The FaHRm and James Survives The Paris Riots · 1 óra 18 percJames returns after a trip to Paris, joined by longtime guest Branden to discuss Amex tightening Platinum/Business Platinum credits. Have we actually reached "peak coupon book?"…
- Paul's Official First and Business Seat Rankings List · 1 óra 14 percPaul from Empty Nester Miles joins me to break down the big news of Hyatt ending its partnership with American Airlines and seemingly jumping into bed with Delta — we share our…
- A 25 Year Churning Career Retrospective with Andrew · 1 óra 14 percI sit down with Andrew, a manufactured spending and award travel veteran, to trace his journey from a simple $100 college credit card bonus to eventually earning millions of…
- An Amazing Africa Trip with Judd and Jill · 1 óra 5 percFirst-time couples guests Judd and Jill join the show for an epic 10-day+ Kenya and Tanzania safari trip report. They cover Qsuites and Etihad Apartment flights, Park Hyatt stays…
- Back to School Special with John from Bank Account Bonus Central · 53 percJohn and I discuss the MS life of a teacher, as well as the past, present, and future of manufactured spending and some of the psychology behind probing and finding new plays…
- Paris and Versailles with Danielle (Guest Trip) · 1 óra 14 percDanielle returns to the pod and details her experience attending the Fêtes Galantes at Versailles and gives a surprisingly "okay" review of the Waldorf Versailles. She also…
- Disneyland Trip Report and a 6 month update on my WDW annual pass arbitrage · 40 percIt's nothing but Disney on this episode, and non-Disney lovers need to apply as I go over my family trip to Disneyland and give an update on my decision to go all in on Walt…
- Calala Island 2: Wire Transfer Boogaloo, plus Hyatt drama · 1 óra 18 percBranden and his friend Dyllon join the pod to discuss how they took advantage of the infamous Calala Island Wire Transfer deal with some Hilton Free Night Certs. Me and Branden…
- Riley from Chasing Cetaceans guest interview · 1 óra 14 percRiley and I discuss the state of the MS union and many other Churn and Burn related topics in one of my most "hot take" packed episodes yet. If you're a fan of churning blogs…
- Paul's Big Trip to New Zealand and Talk of Airline Mergers in The Air · 1 óra 25 percPaul gives Churn and Burn its first ever New Zealand trip report, and we discuss recent (and potential) airline mergers abound. https://www.instagram.com/churnandburnpodcast
- Guest Trip: Park Hyatt Niseko and JAL First and Business Class on the A350-1000 · 60 percThomas rejoins the show to give his full review of the Park Hyatt Niseko from a skiers perspective. We debate the grail status of JAL First and Business class as industry leading…
- From Etihad Apartments to Baghdad and Kyrgyzstan: My Wildest Guest Trip Ever · 1 óra 11 percI'm joined by Branden and Brian, who have returned from an absolutely amazing trip to Kurdistan, Iraq, Kazakhstan and finally Kyrgyzstan. This is one guest trip you CANNOT miss…
- Can I subsidize Disney Annual Passes entirely with points, and why I rarely discuss plays · 19 percOn this episode, I lay out my 2026 plan to erase 100% of the fees attached to Disney World annual passes, included all hotel, flight, and even rental car costs. I also give a…
- Justin Vacula's 8 Comped Cruises of 2025 · 54 percI interview Justin about the 8 comped cruises he took in 2025 and how people can try to replicate what he did for themselves. We also play a game of "Roast it or Toast it" with…
- End of Year Recap and 2026 Predictions with Branden and surprise guests · 1 óra 13 percWe revisit the absolute quagmire that was 2025 in points and miles and share our hopes and predictions for 2026. We also hear from several of last year's guests about what they…
- "iprefer" Not to Lose All my Thank You Points, Thank You Very Much. · 30 percI do a deep dive into the "iprefer" hotel program and why I think it's an underrated destination for Citi TYP transfers over cashing out or American Airlines. Sometimes the value…
- "Guess The Devaluation" Halloween Spooktacular with Susan · 54 percSusan and I play a spooky game of Guess The Deval, where we place our bets on Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt and IHG and what some of these hotels used to cost 10 years ago versus…
- Paris Olympics on Points and American Flagship First with Danielle · 57 percDanielle explains how she got to Paris for the 2024 Olympics in Air France Business class, along with a couple of A list celebs. She also reviews the elusive American Airlines…
- Rambi: The guest with over 10 Waldorfs, 10 Conrads, and 10 Park Hyatts under his belt · 40 percRambi joins me to discuss some of his favorite luxury Hilton properties and even a few Park Hyatts. Rambi has visited many of the most sought after Waldorfs and Conrads on…
- Underrated Citi Transfers and "Guess the Deval" with Branden · 52 percIt's a "points potpourri" when me and Branden run through a gauntlet of various topics, including some underrated Citi partners and a Hilton "guess the devaluation" game where…
