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Business Travel Guys

  • Jan 24, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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Season 14 - Episode 1 - Back for more in 2021 !

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 45:14


In our first episode back in 2021 the Guys share their thoughts on what it will be like to have to prove your vaccination status, both as employees as airlines and travelers. They also talk about what will happen to global business travel going forward. Have we seen the peak ? And finally, Joe and Jason dig into what the touchless world of travel will be like. Are you ready?

Season 13 - Episode 14 - Mind, Body and Clean Hotel Rooms

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2020 34:37


The guys finally catch us up on all they are up to during these crazy times. Joe and Jason talk about the importance of keeping active and resting your busy mind during a time that has been very stressful on all of us. They make a couple of nods to @Peloton and @Calm as they learn some new techniques to keep their bodies and minds in top top shape over the last few months. They guys refer to the big moves to the airline change fees this past week (as they reference @BTUK in this great article) and Jason talks all about his first hotel stay since early March. All this and much more on the Business Travel Guys!

Season 13 - Episode 13 - On June 13th - Lucky 13

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2020 37:42


On this week this week's "Lucky 13th" episode of the Business Travel Guys the guys talk about how they have been holding up these days, discuss what their friends have started to see in the easing back into travel, how they have kept their travel supplies fully stocked and finally what some airlines are doing to keep us safe in the skies. All this and much more on another episode of The Business Travel Guys!

Season 13 - Episode 12 - Shelter in Place

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2020 38:28


This week the guys discuss what is has been like for 2 world travelers to be off the road, in their houses and sheltering in place. Today they talk about how they are faring, how the travel industry is adapting and staying afloat as well how things will be changed forever when travel resumes. All this and much more on the Business Travel Guys! https://toiletpaper-calculator.com/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/danielreed/2020/04/15/covid-19-wont-kill-leisure-or-business-travel-but-it-will-change-it-significantly-perhaps-forever/#3103ac9b50b4

Season 13 - Episode 11 - We're Grounded!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2020 42:59


Well, the Guys have been grounded! Travel restrictions because of the COVID-19 impact are keeping the guys on the ground and ready to share some thoughts with all of you about the impacts to the travel experience, shifting to remote/home working and how to practice some patience during these trying times. All this and more on a new episode of The Business Travel Guys!

Season 13 - Episode 10 - My Mind Has Been Blown!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2020 31:00


This week the guys start off by answering a listener question about dealing with sleep deprivation on the road. Next they cover the World's Top Beaches as folks get ready for #SpringBreak. And finally, Joe's game has been changed! Jason gives him some magical advice on packing Joe's first hard side suitcase. All this and more on another episode of #BusinessTravel Guys. @TripAdvisor

Season 13 - Episode 9: Wash Your Hands! Coronavirus Safety and Tips

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2020 29:20


This week the guys talk more about the #Covid-19 or #Coronavirus and the lengths that companies are taking to keep their employees safe. They share some great tips on staying safe if you do have to travel. Here is a #FoxNews article on traveling safely that the guys refer to. The guys also talked about the great #CDC Travel Site dedicated to the topic of Covid-19 and the State Department Travel Maps that offer some great advice. Finally they discuss the best ways to continue to be productive while not able to travel #MicrosoftTeams #Zoom and #Webex

Season 13 - Episode 8: Coronavirus Cruiseship, Suitcase Quarantine and Jet Escorts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2020 21:56


On this week's episode the guys talk about the Americans who finally get to come home on the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan. They also debate the best way to clean and store your suitcase when you get back from a trip and finally talk all about the unruly passenger who prompted a 2 jet escort from the Royal Air Force and is sending her to 2 years in prison. All this and more on another episode of The Business Travel Guys! #BusinessTravelGuys #BusinessTravel #RoyalAirForce #Coronavirus #Japan

Season 13 - Episode 7 - If the Button Clicks...

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2020 34:45


This week the guys jump on what has become a very hot topic - the case of the punchy passenger hitting the seatback of the reclining passenger ahead of him on a @Delta flight. This week we saw this article and then it hit every news outlet possible. Even getting the @Delta CEO to jump in on some TV interviews. Next the guys debate the best way to reinforce a good or bad experience with @uber. Is it the stars or the tip? Finally, the guys talk about when is the best time to decide you are going to call a delayed travel day quits and head to a hotel. All this and much more on another episode of the Business Travel Guys. #BusinessTravel #Seatback #Delta #Uber

Season 13 - Episode 6 - Long Term Stays and Faster Ways to Get to Airport Food

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2020 35:51


The guys response to an excellent listener question from Todd about maximizing points on long term stays. They discuss the best airport food after reading an article from @Chow. Also, @FlyTPA kicks of some new trials for easier ways to get to your gate as reported by @FOX13News. We mentioned luggage forwarding services on the show today - there are a ton of them out there - check them here #LongTermStays #BusinessTravel #Travel #LuggageForwarding #TPA

Season 13 - Episode 5 - Delta Does Good, Headphones, Bonvoy and Instagram Hotels

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2020 27:00


This week the guys talk all about the amazing bonuses that @Delta employees got this year. They also debate the best kind of headphones for business travel. They sound pretty excited about a new program from @Marriott where you can earn and use your #Bonvoy points for luxury homes and villas and finally they talk all about a new trend in #PopUp Hotels. #instagram

Season 13 - Episode 4 - Staying Healthy on the Road

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2020 23:52


This week the guys talk all about how to stay healthy in a world of germs... They also do a follow up on a couple of sites they have talked about in previous episode - #Hipmunk RIP and Service. https://getservice.com/faq

Season 13 - Episode 3 - Early or Late, Suitcase Neighborhoods and they're not all Ford Tauruses

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2020 28:09


On this week's episode the guys debate the virtues of flying early or late in the day, a subject most definitely backed in science. Joe shares that he might be wandering around the suitcase neighborhood, other as I like to call it, the market for a new suitcase. @WiredUK has some excellent suggestion from a recent article. And finally, Jason and Joe talk about the world of rental cars. #BusinessTravel #BusinessTravelGuys @away

Season 13 - Episode 2 - Step it up, how to spot human trafficking and passenger shaming

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2020 33:58


On this week's episode, the guys discuss ways to step up your business travel game. Inspired by a @Forbes article from @goKonrad, they discuss some really cool ideas for making the business of your business travel. They also cover a very important topic on #HumanTrafficking as the Super Bowl approaches and then finally close out on the crazy things passengers are caught doing on airplanes via our friends at @PassengerShame #BusinessTravel

Season 13 - Episode 1 - Hotel Tech, Travels Risk and Airplane Restrooms

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2020 41:00


On this first episode of 2020, the guys were inspired by the @TechRepublic article about hotel travel tech and discuss the trends that they are seeing on their travels. They also touch on the Risks of travel as they discuss an article from @btnonline and finally they take a quick restroom break to talk about airplane lavs. All this and much more on another episode of the Business Travel Guys. #BusinessTravel #HotelTech #TravelRisks #AirplaneToilets @biztravelguys

Episode 9 - Closing Out the '10s with Pajamas, Sustainability and Mental Health

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 35:44


On this latest episode Joe and Jason cover the proper dress code while flying - which is most definitely NOT pajamas and flip-flops, Travel Trends for 2020 by @Forbes Senior Contributor, Alexandra Talty (@taltywrites) and the interesting study about the effects of business travel on mental health by Business Travel News (@BTNonline) #TravelDressCode #BusinessTravel #GreenTravel #HealthyTravel #Travel @biztravelguys

Episode 8 - Sabotage, Seats, Sites and Symbiotic Relationships

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2019 28:55


In this episode Joe and Jason discuss the airline mechanic from @AmericanAir who was caught tampering with the flight systems on a flight to get more overtime? They also dive into their favorite seat on the airplane, the beloved #MiddleSeat. As a follow up to last episode, they talk more about the travel booking sites like @trivago @KAYAK @Expedia and Jason's favorite @thehipmunk. Finally, they dive into this @FastCompany article all about balancing your work and life while on a business trip. #businesstraveler #businesstravel #centerseat

Episode 7 - A Tragically Inaccurate Top 10 list & Cryptic Government Emails

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2019 27:35


In this week's episode Joe and Jason debate a Top 10 airport ranking from @thepointsguy . Joe receives a cryptic email from the Department of Homeland Security about his #TrustedTraveler status. Learn what you need to do if you get the same email. Learn about how the guys use popular ratings sites like TripAdvisor and Yelp. We hope you tune in and enjoy another jam packed episode the Business Travel guys and follow us on twitter #businesstraveler #businesstravel #TSA #PointsGuy #TampaInternationalAirport Our favorite airport of all time is TPA

Episode 6 - The Three Ts of Travel: Technology, Turbulence and Toejam

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2019 35:56


This is a fun episode about the Three 3s of Travel - Technology, Turbulence and Toejam. Joe and Jason cover some of the most important tips for today's business traveler - from the #technology that is pervading the #BusinessTravel world to the obsession over #turbulence videos and how to brace yourself in the urinals during those not so fun shakey flights. Joe can't stand the disgusting behaviors and smells of his fellow travelers and recalls an especially horrific experience on a recent trip to the #OKC. Enjoy and share with your friends. https://twitter.com/biztravelguys

Episode 5 - Summer Travelers are Back!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2019 19:21


Yes - It's that time again... June 1st which means our favorite time of year... well, not quite. See, the airports are now flooded with people and families gearing up for their big summer vacations and that means LOTS of obstacles between our TSA checkpoint and our gate. WATCH OUT ya'll! We also talk about the new JD Powers list of top Airlines as well as hear what Joe lost on his flight a few weeks back.. and the magical way he got it back! All this and more on Episode 5 of Business Travel Guys!

Episode 4 - Back Porch Saturday - Elevated Foot

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2019 16:44


Jason and Joe are back at it..this time on a sunny and breezy Saturday morning in Florida... musings from the back porch as Jason talks about the joys of traveling with some kind of injury or illness... what could it be?

Episode 3: Flat Earthers Meet the Kiosk Bots!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 15:35


Joe and Jason talk about how they got started in business travel, flat earth theory and the new trend towards the self-service travel experience

Episode 2: Creepy Cameras and Smart Bags

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2019 12:40


This week Joe and Jason explore the creepiness of hidden cameras, smart luggage and the weekly PopQuiz

We’re back - (2nd attempt)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2019 25:53


Ok. Here’s another attempt publishing our 1st episode on Anchor

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