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You're listening to Dirt Sheet Radio!! - Sting Announces his retirement. Greg & Nick go over their favorite matches and who they think he can face before his final match at Revolution 2024 - AEW Dynamite had a major event in Texas with implications that will affect the next several months! - New NWA TV deals are seemingly in the works. Will this be something that helps the NWA out? - Nick Aldis is the new SmackDown! GM. Jon is a happy camper! - Rhea Ripley tops the PWI 250 Women List - The Rock is no longer the main event consideration versus Roman Reigns. Is Cody back for the title? - Vince's upcoming documentary. Vince gets to see it, but will he be able to affect it? - AEW & CMLL have an agreement. What does this mean for AEW & AAA?
Getting the best deal on an award ticket is rarely done by going to one airline's website and searching round trip. Greg & Nick discuss the artistry that goes into building a masterpiece of a booking. 1:28 Giant Mailbag 5:57 What crazy thing did Radisson do this week? 10:17 Mattress Running the Numbers: Should you product change to the IHG Premier? https://frequentmiler.com/its-time-for-a-new-ihg-credit-card-strategy/ 26:58 Main Event: Award Booking Artistry 31:47 Mixing and Matching Airlines on a single trip 33:38 Look at other International Gateways 36:30 Look at using partner miles 39:11 Throw-away return tickets 43:42 Skiplagging https://frequentmiler.com/skiplagging/ 47:25 Nested Trips 51:27 Alaska stopover rules https://frequentmiler.com/alaska-airlines-companion-fare-guide/ 53:41 United Excursionist Perk https://frequentmiler.com/maximizing-and-understanding-united-excursionist-perks/ 56:37 Leveraging off-peak pricing 1:00:00 Upgrades 1:03:48 Post Roast 1:09:47 Question of the Week: What's up with the American Airlines eShopping portal? https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-earn-american-airlines-loyalty-points-without-flying-cheat-sheet-to-play-the-elite-status-game/ Join our email list: https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/ Music credit: Annie Yoder
Victor is joined by Greg & Nick, the hosts over at War With Cinema. They discuss two films from the legendary Martin Scorsese. War With Cinema: https://open.spotify.com/show/3dywlXa1vBAOGAAZxqO57L?si=4dHB4mXBTFS_lcfqWnErAAPar Tha Collecta: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5u6Iu8zoZKjjV8IXXX1oPg Follow us on the streaming app of your choice, and if you're on Apple Podcasts, consider leaving a review!Your support and feedback is greatly appreciated. If you like what you hear on this show, consider sharing with your friends! Also make sure to follow us on our social media accounts.- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reviewsfromthewest- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reviewsfromthewest/?hl=en - Twitter: https://twitter.com/reviewsfromthew- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsHYb_cri2U3ObRCwDpa-JA
Like, subscribe, & comment! See timestamps for links to content below: Greg & Nick discuss: 1:12 Feedback time: Rakuten Visa rant https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/earn-6-cashback-on-rakuten-visa-at-grocery-stores-restaurants-mobile-wallet-purchases/ 8:00 What crazy thing did Citi do this week? 11:52 Economy class to Africa: The best deals are cheaper than flights to Europe https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/best-ways-to-get-to-africa-using-miles-economy-class-edition/ 15:09 Premium Economy: Vanished Air France award space https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/book-air-france-klm-with-virgin-atlantic-miles/ 21:55 Business Class: ANA's super sweet award chart https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/269000-ana-miles-expire-in-5-months-what-to-do/ https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/ana-strengths-and-sweet-spots/ https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/ana-now-charges-10-of-mileage-for-lap-infants/ 39:43 First class: The world's best, now bookable for next spring https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/book-the-worlds-best-first-class-now-fly-next-year/ 48:25 Are you tempted to transfer points to book this stuff? 54:16 Do the best Kimpton hotels in the US excite you? https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/best-kimpton-hotels-united-states-canada/ https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/kimpton-ihg-platinum-experience-kimpton-muse/ https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/grocery-store-diamond-new-emirates-suites-from-new-york-ppp-enhancements-and-more/ (for a link to road trip post) 1:02:33 US Bank releases Altitude Go https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/us-bank-launches-altitude-go/ 1:07:41 Question of the Week: Which business cards are "easy" to get right now? https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/complete-guide-to-plastiq-credit-card-payments/
Like, subscribe, and comment! Greg & Nick discuss: Reader feedback: You can't take my Joy of Free Ricardo's comment: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/is-it-now-irrational-to-hold-ultimate-rewards-points-on-nicks-mind/comment-page-1/#comment-2263474 See also: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/why-the-worst-rewards-are-the-best/ 9:16 Baby in business class debate (feedback rekindles an old discussion) Greg's old post: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/the-baby-in-business-class-debate/ Nick's response: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/why-travel-with-a-baby/ 11:02 What crazy thing did Citi do this week? Benefits added are too little, too late. See: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/citi-joins-the-party-5x-prestige-online-3x-groceries-on-premier-starts-now/ 18:05 Exciting opportunities in Aeroplan/Etihad partnership See: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/etihad-partners-with-air-canada-opportunities-abound/ https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/aeroplan-etihad-sweet-spot-first-class-to-australia/ 36:13 How Chase introducing a customer-friendly use of points ironically takes away the Joy of Free See: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/is-it-now-irrational-to-hold-ultimate-rewards-points-on-nicks-mind/ 52:56 IHG 4th Night Free: Good enough to upgrade the old credit card or consider applying for a new one? See: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/ihg-sweet-spot-dynamic-pricing-4th-night-free/
Like, subscribe, and comment! Links to content in the timestamps below. Greg & Nick discuss: -Chase COVID enhancements to CSR and CSP -Should anyone consider redeeming Chase points at 1.5c each for groceries? Is it only for those who are cash-strapped - or should more people think about this option? -Confession time, question of the week, and more Timestamps & links: 1:58 Confession Time: Greg's Airline Incidental Sin https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/amex-airline-fee-reimbursements-still-works/ 10:50 Why Nick doesn't like Early Bird Check-in https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/complete-guide-southwest-companion-pass/#Early_Bird_CheckIn 14:21 What crazy thing did Citi do this week? (Er - What didn't they do?) 17:12 Chase's big new COVID offer https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/wow-chase-responds-with-new-covid-benefits-on-csr-and-csp/ 22:44 Is redeeming points for 1.5cpp a good deal? 35:13 Does it make sense to sign up for the CSR now? 37:46 Upgrade to the CSR now? 41:18 How about the Ritz card? Will Chase do anything for us? https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/ritz-fee-credits-what-works/ 48:43 Capital One's forgotten COVID enhancement https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/capital-one-adds-restaurant-and-streaming-redemptions/ https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/capital-one-brings-back-some-travel-gift-cards-including-special-offers/ 53:26 Question of the week: Can you double-dip Chase grocery rewards with an upgrade?
Comedian Nick Scopoletti joins us to shamelessly ask his sex questions about how being shamed during one of his first sexual experiences is affecting his adult life, challenges orgasming from oral sex, and why almost all of his exes have gone on to marry the guy right after him. About our guest: Maybe you are looking for a mumbling entertainer for a kids birthday party. Or maybe you are looking for an emcee for your next swingers bash in the suburbs. Comedian Nick Scopoletti is your (funny) guy. His high-energy interactive entertainment is sure to bring — not just fun — but antibiotics and experience to the party. Safety 3rd. Nick is also co-host of The Mangina Dialogues - a sweltering combo of hot topics and hot fun hosted alongside Comedy DJ TheGregalicious. The show's unique variety of content is hilarious and insightful features an array of refreshing personalities finding the humor in real life situations. Every week The Mangina Dialogues bring discussions on comedy, music, lifestyles, pro sports- all aspects of pop- culture. With their keen eyes for the comedic, Greg & Nick spend time getting to know their guests, leading to hilarious, and also often touching, discussions. To learn more visit https://themanginadialogues.com/
Like & subscribe! Find links in the timestamps below. Greg & Nick discuss: Topics: -#StayCaytoFarAway: results are shaping up to be quite a surprise including a huge comeback and surprising (to us) finish -Should we launch a podcast version of our live show? -Travel News & Thoughts: Will Iceland be a safer destination than parts of the US? What are the options we're talking about domestically? -A cool tool for finding award availability 00:00:47 Reader Feedback: Ask Us Anything. Should it be a pod? See: https://youtu.be/fmHjqJWMdaw 8:58: What crazy thing did Citi do this week? See: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/citi-shows-points-earned-with-each-thankyou-card-transaction/ 15:54 StayCay to Far Away See: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/tag/staycaytofaraway 38:39 Travel News & Thoughts: International & Domestic, including: -Iceland's plan to test tourists for COVID-19 -Greg's canceled Hyatt reservation -Nick's comfort with being home -United business class to Europe (See: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/europe-2021-united-business-class-awards-wide-open-book-for-45k-w-turkish/) 55:43 Finding award availability: SeatSpy See: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/seatspy-founders-deals-ending-soon/ 1:08:41 Question of the week: Is the Best Offers page clear enough? How could we make it more user-friendly? Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! See thefrequentmiler.com/subscribe to sign up for blog post alerts, our Facebook community, and more.
This week, Greg & Nick discuss: -A face mask you already own -Projects happening behind the scenes at Frequent Miler -The Citi Premier changes and how they position Citi to have a killer 2-card combo -Choosing travel protection or more points when booking paid travel All that and more! See below for timestamps and links: 2:16: Greg's DIY Face Masks 5:27: Reader Feedback 8:42: Subscribe, please 9:10: Team FM project: New Theme 14:45: A new challenge (Link to old challenge: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/40k-to-far-away-news/) 19:34 A new competitor 21:29: Big changes coming to Pemier Link to read more about the changes: https://frequentmiler.boardingarea.com/citi-adding-grocery-stores-restaurants-to-3x-category-3x-travel-structure-changing/) 35:37: Greg's curses AA frequent flyers 39:32: Question of the week
Greg & Nick discuss: - What is Frequent Miler all about? Why we're different. - The awesome Hilton Aspire deal. Did Greg go for it? - A bit of Virgin Atlantic awesomeness - Airbnb: Will we ever use it again after THE article?
Greg & Nick of Frequent Miler discuss whether or not the upcoming sale of $1,000 Visa Gift Cards at Simon Malls is a big deal, how that compares to manufactured spending at shopping malls, and why you want to find United 5K flights.