//podcastplus.net/feed/talking-points~2e5b267a Join Brian Kelly, The Points Guy, as he sits down with people who are changing the way we travel. Each week, you’ll get exclusive interviews from Brian with top executives in the travel industry, influencers and TPG staff. Hear insights and glean tips into your favorite loyalty programs, pick up on the latest travel trends and become a smarter and more in-tune traveler along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Sat, 09 May 2026 02:58:09 +0000 https://media.acast.com/thepointsguy/mattkepnes-nomadicmatt-/media.mp3 Nomadic Matt is an American travel expert, author, founder of TravelCon, and blogger. In 2008, Kepnes started NomadicMatt.com to archive his stories and monetize his traveling. The blog offers practical travel tips — from how to score cheap flights and accommodations with frequent-flyer miles and credit card points, to how to frugally navigate more than 90 far-reaching destinations across the globe by finding cheap local eats and free activities. Kepnes has traveled to more than 100 countries. Published in 2013, his first book, How to Travel the World on $50 a Day: Travel Cheaper, Longer, Smarter, became a NYTimes Bestseller. In July 2019, Kepnes published his memoir, Ten Years a Nomad: A Traveler's Journey Home. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Wed, 18 Mar 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://media.acast.com/thepointsguy/mattkepnes-nomadicmatt-/media.mp3 https://sphinx.acast.com/thepointsguy/mattkepnes-nomadicmatt-/media.mp3 Nomadic Matt is an American travel expert, author, founder of TravelCon, and blogger. In 2008, Kepnes started NomadicMatt.com to archive his stories and monetize his traveling. The blog offers practical travel tips — from how to score cheap flights and accommodations with frequent-flyer miles and credit card points, to how to frugally navigate more than 90 far-reaching destinations across the globe by finding cheap local eats and free activities. Kepnes has traveled to more than 100 countries. Published in 2013, his first book, How to Travel the World on $50 a Day: Travel Cheaper, Longer, Smarter, became a NYTimes Bestseller. In July 2019, Kepnes published his memoir, Ten Years a Nomad: A Traveler's Journey Home. 
  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Wed, 18 Mar 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://sphinx.acast.com/thepointsguy/mattkepnes-nomadicmatt-/media.mp3 https://sphinx.acast.com/thepointsguy/mattkepnes-nomadicmatt-/media.mp3 Nomadic Matt is an American travel expert, author, founder of TravelCon, and blogger. In 2008, Kepnes started NomadicMatt.com to archive his stories and monetize his traveling. The blog offers practical travel tips — from how to score cheap flights and accommodations with frequent-flyer miles and credit card points, to how to frugally navigate more than 90 far-reaching destinations across the globe by finding cheap local eats and free activities. Kepnes has traveled to more than 100 countries. Published in 2013, his first book, How to Travel the World on $50 a Day: Travel Cheaper, Longer, Smarter, became a NYTimes Bestseller. In July 2019, Kepnes published his memoir, Ten Years a Nomad: A Traveler's Journey Home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Wed, 18 Mar 2020 08:00:00 +0000 https://sphinx.acast.com/thepointsguy/mattkepnes-nomadicmatt-/media.mp3 https://sphinx.acast.com/thepointsguy/diningwithsingaporeairlines/media.mp3 Airplane food is often unpalatable or even inedible, but anyone who has flown with Singapore Airlines knows there can be haute cuisine at 35,000 feet! SIA's culinary mastermind, Antony McNeil, is the director of food and beverage at the airline. He talked to us about their farm-to-flight initiative, how an "air sommelier" might help you choose a secret vintage and why you don't have to miss out on good eating in economy class. 
  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Wed, 04 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000 https://sphinx.acast.com/thepointsguy/diningwithsingaporeairlines/media.mp3 https://media.acast.com/thepointsguy/diningwithsingaporeairlines/media.mp3 Airplane food is often unpalatable or even inedible, but anyone who has flown with Singapore Airlines knows there can be haute cuisine at 35,000 feet! SIA's culinary mastermind, Antony McNeil, is the director of food and beverage at the airline. He talked to us about their farm-to-flight initiative, how an "air sommelier" might help you choose a secret vintage and why you don't have to miss out on good eating in economy class. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Wed, 04 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000 https://media.acast.com/thepointsguy/diningwithsingaporeairlines/media.mp3 https://sphinx.acast.com/thepointsguy/diningwithsingaporeairlines/media.mp3 Airplane food is often unpalatable or even inedible, but anyone who has flown with Singapore Airlines knows there can be haute cuisine at 35,000 feet! SIA's culinary mastermind, Antony McNeil, is the director of food and beverage at the airline. He talked to us about their farm-to-flight initiative, how an "air sommelier" might help you choose a secret vintage and why you don't have to miss out on good eating in economy class. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Wed, 04 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000 https://sphinx.acast.com/thepointsguy/diningwithsingaporeairlines/media.mp3 https://media.acast.com/thepointsguy/thesuperwomanapproachtopersonalfinance/media.mp3 As a journalist and author of several New York Times bestsellers, finance expert Nicole Lapin is determined to help millennials learn the language of money. On this week's Talking Points, Lapin discusses how to take practical steps to manage your finances, the differences between good and bad debt and how breaking old habits might be the way to become a "rich bitch," as she titled one of her books. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Wed, 26 Feb 2020 09:00:00 +0000 https://media.acast.com/thepointsguy/thesuperwomanapproachtopersonalfinance/media.mp3 https://sphinx.acast.com/thepointsguy/thesuperwomanapproachtopersonalfinance/media.mp3 As a journalist and author of several New York Times bestsellers, finance expert Nicole Lapin is determined to help millennials learn the language of money. On this week's Talking Points, Lapin discusses how to take practical steps to manage your finances, the differences between good and bad debt and how breaking old habits might be the way to become a "rich bitch," as she titled one of her books. 
  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Wed, 26 Feb 2020 09:00:00 +0000 https://sphinx.acast.com/thepointsguy/thesuperwomanapproachtopersonalfinance/media.mp3 https://sphinx.acast.com/thepointsguy/thesuperwomanapproachtopersonalfinance/media.mp3 As a journalist and author of several New York Times bestsellers, finance expert Nicole Lapin is determined to help millennials learn the language of money. On this week's Talking Points, Lapin discusses how to take practical steps to manage your finances, the differences between good and bad debt and how breaking old habits might be the way to become a "rich bitch," as she titled one of her books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Wed, 26 Feb 2020 09:00:00 +0000 https://sphinx.acast.com/thepointsguy/thesuperwomanapproachtopersonalfinance/media.mp3 https://media.acast.com/thepointsguy/howthetpgmobileappwillchangeyourtravelstrategy/media.mp3 This week, Talking Points shines the spotlight on one of the biggest things coming out of TPG in 2020 - something will undoubtedly help anyone who needs help with their travel strategy. Senior product manager Drew Macomber chats with Brian Kelly about what you can expect from our much-anticipated mobile app. A true points-and-miles enthusiast himself, Macomber and his team of developers are implementing tools to help you take your points further. His five years as a nomad will help inform your travel strategy, so you never miss a lucrative redemption again. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Wed, 19 Feb 2020 09:00:00 +0000 https://media.acast.com/thepointsguy/howthetpgmobileappwillchangeyourtravelstrategy/media.mp3