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Rich talked about his trip to Nashville to participate in a conference led by Dave Ramsey's team.Tom in Riverside asks about the various tech platforms his daughters in college should be looking into. Rich suggests taking a look into coding, project management, analytics, cloud platforms and design. Check out some job postings that interest them and see what skills they require.CNET's Scott Stein joins to talk about his review of the Google Pixel Tablet.FTC alleges that Amazon tricked people into signing up for Prime and then made it tough to cancel.Julio in LA asks about a case that can block his phone radiation. Rich recommends checking out cases from SLNT and OffGrid. You can check the RF exposure from your smartphone by Google searching the name of your phone and SAR. Example here.Karen in Thousand Oaks asks how to get rid of Google Photos without deleting photos off of her iCloud backup. Rich recommends deleting the app off her phone and using the Google Photos web interface to delete. Rich suggests using Amazon Photos as a secondary backup, which is free for prime members.Asus routers need a firmware update to address some security issues.iPhone has a security update to address a spyware vulnerability.Roger asks if there's a way to track a car he's loaned a family member. Rich doesn't recommend secretly tracking, but there are products from Tracki, Bouncie and Logistimatics that can GPS track, but they will have a monthly monitoring fee. An AirTag will work but it might not offer real time tracking information.Bestselling author Debra Fine joins to talk how technology is impacting the art of small talk. Big takeaway is to ask someone you meet: “outside of this, what keeps you busy?” Stay away from questions like are you married, or do you have kids?Angel is looking for a pair of Bluetooth earbuds that DON'T have Bluetooth built in.Rivian is the latest car maker to adopt the Tesla Supercharger network.Barbara in Montebello asks if the Victrola turntable will work wirelessly with her Sonos system. Rich says to keep an eye on prices using a service like Honey, CamelCamelCamel or Chrome's price tracking feature.Visible is disabling autopay to encourage users to switch plans.United's new app will automatically help you re-book a delayed or cancelled flight and even offer up hotel, car and ride share vouchers when available.Gary in Redondo Beach asks if the MacBook Air 15 inch is still a good buy even though it has the older M2 chip inside. Always check MacRumors Buyers Guide for info on when a new model might be released.Julie Ramhold, Consumer Analyst with DealNews.com, joined to talk Amazon Prime Day 2023.Art asks which Travel Carbon Monoxide Detector is recommended. Rich's travel expert pal Zach Honig recommends this model.Paul asks about a good password manager. Rich recommends iCloud Keychain if you only use Apple products, Google Password Manger if you use an iPhone and Chrome, or Bitwarden for a free cross-platform option and 1Password and Dashlane for paid options.Jim asks how to transform a Visa gift card into an Amazon credit. Set the card as a payment method, then load the exact balance into an Amazon gift card here. Make sure you're using the card as a payment method. This works MOST of the time, but not always.Episode Wiki PageSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
There's a new bike called Capti and John Mills has questions. Dr. Jenn - Structuring your 2022 goals. Bloomberg writes about Strava vs. Peloton when it comes to loyalty. LG TVs offer the Peloton app and a visit to the doctor. Angelo joins us to talk about low glycemic index eating plans. The Today Show has 9 inspirational quotes from Peloton instructors. Rad Lopez was on Good Day New York. Shape Magazine talks to Camila Ramon. Becs Gentry was on the Hurdle podcast. InStyle talks to multiple Peloton instructors about how to stick to your resolutions. Daniel McKenna has a new puppy. Rebecca Kennedy and Andy Speer put together a special Spotify playlist. The Evening Standard spotlights Peloton alternatives. The latest artist series features The Doors. Peloton wants you to try different instructors. Callie Gullickson has a boot camp challenge. Robin Arzon is doing a January strength stack. Ben Alldis has a January challenge. There's a new apparel drop. Past guest Zach Honig got engaged. Birthdays - Adrian Williams (01/09), Hannah Frankson (01/11) All this plus our interview with Keith Dyke!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.theclipout.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There's a new bike called Capti and John Mills has questions. Dr. Jenn - Structuring your 2022 goals. Bloomberg writes about Strava vs. Peloton when it comes to loyalty. LG TVs offer the Peloton app and a visit to the doctor. Angelo joins us to talk about low glycemic index eating plans. The Today Show has 9 inspirational quotes from Peloton instructors. Rad Lopez was on Good Day New York. Shape Magazine talks to Camila Ramon. Becs Gentry was on the Hurdle podcast. InStyle talks to multiple Peloton instructors about how to stick to your resolutions. Daniel McKenna has a new puppy. Rebecca Kennedy and Andy Speer put together a special Spotify playlist. The Evening Standard spotlights Peloton alternatives. The latest artist series features The Doors. Peloton wants you to try different instructors. Callie Gullickson has a boot camp challenge. Robin Arzon is doing a January strength stack. Ben Alldis has a January challenge. There's a new apparel drop. Past guest Zach Honig got engaged. Birthdays - Adrian Williams (01/09), Hannah Frankson (01/11) All this plus our interview with Keith Dyke! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.theclipout.com/
Alyssa chats with Zach Honig, Editor-at-Large at The Points Guy, to answer some fundamental questions for points and miles beginners. Beyond the basics, they delve into one of Zach's most memorable delivery flights, a redemption fail and much more. This episode is a very good place to start. Follow Zach Honig on Instagram and Twitter. Follow She Made Points on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Ask Alyssa questions on the She Made Points Instagram Story every Saturday for a chance to have your question answered on the following episode.
Zach Honig, editor at large at The Points Guy and ultimate frequent flyer, shares how he plans to stay safe on planes, how airlines have abused customers during the pandemic and why you might want to stay local. "Those of us who are used to enjoying the journey as much as the destination are going to have to keep an open mind." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/borderlinepod/message★ Support this podcast ★
Live classes are back as instructors begin teaching from their homes.KOIN interviews a Peloton delivery person about delivering bikes during the crisis.Peloton announces when their 3rd Quarter fiscal results will be revealed.NBC/Universal sells off half of their Peloton stock.24 Hour Fitness is eyeing bankruptcy.Eric Villency of VR Optics infamy might have an invention to help spot sick people.Ben & Leanne are officially a couple.Crystal talks about her Fight Camp journey.Updates on the Peloton rower.Denis Morton was on the Today Show.Jezebel talks about Robin Arzon's infinite supply of cardigans.There's a nice blog post about how Peloton prepared someone for their public relations work.The Peloton blog talks about why couples should workout together.A runner in Boston has a Strava typo.E Online spotlights Alex Toussaint.You can still enter to win a Tonal but your running out of chances.Tom Holland talks about Peloton on Jimmy Kimmel Live.There's a new collection for Moms in the boutique.Lots of new IG Live series from the instructors.Kristin McGee has a meditation featured on Women's Health Magazine website.Matt Wilpers interviewed Christian Van VeldeAlex makes a surprise visit to Jenn Sherman's house...from a safe distance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Live classes are back as instructors begin teaching from their homes. KOIN interviews a Peloton delivery person about delivering bikes during the crisis. Peloton announces when their 3rd Quarter fiscal results will be revealed. NBC/Universal sells off half of their Peloton stock. 24 Hour Fitness is eyeing bankruptcy. Eric Villency of VR Optics infamy might have an invention to help spot sick people. Ben & Leanne are officially a couple. Crystal talks about her Fight Camp journey. Updates on the Peloton rower. Denis Morton was on the Today Show. Jezebel talks about Robin Arzon's infinite supply of cardigans. There's a nice blog post about how Peloton prepared someone for their public relations work. The Peloton blog talks about why couples should workout together. A runner in Boston has a Strava typo. E Online spotlights Alex Toussaint. You can still enter to win a Tonal but your running out of chances. Tom Holland talks about Peloton on Jimmy Kimmel Live. There's a new collection for Moms in the boutique. Lots of new IG Live series from the instructors. Kristin McGee has a meditation featured on Women's Health Magazine website. Matt Wilpers interviewed Christian Van Velde Alex makes a surprise visit to Jenn Sherman's house...from a safe distance.
Miles to Go - Travel Tips, News & Reviews You Can't Afford to Miss!
Have you heard? United Airlines just announced a major update to the MileagePlus program - PlusPoints! That's right - it's not every day an airline rolls out a whole new update to how top elite members get to use upgrades. Zach Honig from The Points Guy chats with Ed to share his analysis on all the pros and cons of the new program. Bye bye RPUs and GPUs and hello a whole new way to calculate all types of upgrades for any and all flight or seat option.LinksUnited changes upgrades for the better with PlusPointsBig United Airlines Change For Business Travelers: PlusPoints Changes How Upgrades Work NowBoarding: The Official BoardingArea PodcastDon’t forget to check out the NowBoarding Podcast – with a NEW show format! Tune in for a recap of the week’s latest news, deals and top posts on BoardingArea!
Miles to Go - Travel Tips, News & Reviews You Can't Afford to Miss!
This week, Zach Honig from The Points Guy, joins Ed to chat all about Premier 1k, United Airlines' top elite status level. As part of a series discussing top status levels of the "Big 3", they dig into the perks and benefits they find valuable and why Zach leans to choose United over Delta or American Airlines. Jen Yellin from Deals We Like is back this week with details on a great transfer bonus from AMEX.LinksAmazing Deal! 40% Bonus for Transferring Membership Reward Points to British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus PointsZach Honig from The Points GuyDon't Wait! One Of The Best Promotions Of 2019 Gets Extended Another WeekThanks to Our Sponsor!AutoSlashAutoSlash's mission is focused and clear: to help you get the best possible rental car rate, and then to share their expertise with you so you have the best trip possible. They take the same flexible rates you find on the rental companies’ own sites and then apply the best coupons to them. Sometimes the savings are modest. A lot of times they’re big. Sometimes they’re massive. They do in minutes what it would take you hours to do. And they do it all for free.NowBoarding: The Official BoardingArea PodcastDon’t forget to check out the NowBoarding Podcast – with a NEW show format! Tune in for a recap of the week’s latest news, deals and top posts on BoardingArea!
On this episode of Miles Away, host Zach Honig welcomes TPG Family editor Summer Hull and contributor Jason Steele to explain the best spring skiing options in Colorado. You'll hear planning logistics and ski pass tips, as well as hotel and flight redemption options to get you to resorts like Keystone, Breckenridge, Beaver Creek and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
TPG news editor Emily McNutt and reviews editor Nick Ellis join Miles Away host Zach Honig to talk about what makes Scandinavia such a desirable destination - and why you should consider visiting in the dead of winter. Nick's never been, so Zach and Emily detail options to get there in business class using his Chase or Amex points, as well as hotel options. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
One of the world's most remote islands is now within reach — naturally, Lee Abbamonte, one of the world's most-traveled people was among the first to visit by air. In this very special "Off the Beaten Path" episode of Miles Away, host Zach Honig sits down with Lee as they explore St. Helena's newfound tourist appeal, including attractions, hotels and the local culture, and why you might want to book a trip soon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this episode of "Talking Points," host Brian Kelly, aka The Points Guy, and Linda Jojo, United Airlines' technology and chief digital officer, break down what passengers can expect from the carrier's updated app. Afterward, Kelly brings on TPG editor-at-large and United 1K member Zach Honig to talk about finding award availability and upgrades, and the state of the airline's lounges. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this episode of Miles Away, host Zach Honig digs into one of his favorite travel topics as TPG Family editor Summer Hull and contributor Kathleen Porter Kristiansen share their favorite ski destinations throughout North America. You'll learn where to stay, tips for saving on rentals and lift tickets and how to use points and miles to book your flights and hotel for a fraction of the price. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this podcast premiere, Miles Away host Zach Honig explores French Polynesia with The Points Guy Senior Writer Darren Murph. Honeymoon hotspots Bora Bora, Moorea and Tahiti are more accessible than ever before, with affordable flight and hotel awards, even at some of the world's top resorts. You'll walk away with booking advice for lie-flat business-class flights and Instagrammable bungalows, along with planning tips and activity recommendations, from jet ski tours to volcanic mountain hikes. It's time to pack your bags and join Miles Away for an unforgettable, yet affordable trip to paradise.Notes: French Polynesia Hotels See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Welcome to Miles Away, a new podcast from The Points Guy launching Jan. 2, 2019. Each week, travelers will learn how to make the most of their points and miles to book a luxurious trip to some of the world's most incredible destinations, at a fraction of the price. In this introductory episode, host Zach Honig sits down with Nick Ewen, TPG's senior points and miles editor, to explain how to easily earn and redeem valuable travel rewards, making it clear that you're just a few miles away from an unbeatable vacation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Miles to Go - Travel Tips, News & Reviews You Can't Afford to Miss!
Zach Honig from The Points Guy joins us again this week, this time recapping his recent trip to Chad in partnership with Norwegian Air, benefitting UNICEF. Jen Yellin from Deals We Like has the lowdown on how to score an extra 25,000 points when signing up for the new AMEX Gold card. Plus, they also now offer it in a new color. Last but not least, Jon Nickel-D’Andrea from No Mas Coach shares his best tips and tricks on how to maximize your miles when booking award flights to Hawaii! Thanks to our Sponsors! BookYourAward.com No-Jet-Lag Timestamps 2:00 - Zach Honig from The Points Guy recapping his recent UNICEF trip6:30 - Preparing for travel to Chad12:00 - Different ways to donate to UNICEF16:50 - AMEX now offers a “Rose” Gold card18:00 - How to score an extra 25,000 points for AMEX Gold sign up bonus22:32 - Maximizing your miles going to Hawaii32:00 - The benefit of booking separate tickets to the West Coast33:40 - TF2P Show Notes & Links Zach’s blog post on his UNICEF trip Jen’s blog post on the new AMEX Gold Sign Up Promo Jon’s blog post on how to maximize your miles to Hawaii Check Out Some of Our Favorite Travel Podcasts We Travel There
Miles to Go - Travel Tips, News & Reviews You Can't Afford to Miss!
We’re not quite done reviewing over the recent changes United has made to their Premier 1k program. This week United Airlines expert Zach Honig from The Points Guy is back on the show to review over the increase of their Premier Qualifying Dollars requirement and devaluation of their upgrades. Jen Yellin from Deals We Like fills us in on the latest news from National Car Rental - complimentary status for everyone - no need to have top status with any other competitor! Be sure to tune in so you don’t miss out on this easy (and free) deal! We’ve also got a new type of segment this week: Ed chats with friend and author Linnea Hartsuyker on how travel influences and inspires storytelling. At the end of the interview, find out how to win a signed copy of her newest book, The Sea Queen! Thanks to our Sponsors! BookYourAward.comNo-Jet-LagTimestamps 3:30 - Author Linnea Hartsuyker on her new book, The Sea Queen6:45 - Which comes first: The idea for the story or the inspiration from travel?14:30 - How to win a signed copy of The Sea Queen15:30 - This week’s It’s A Big Deal: National Car Rental status offer18:45 - More on the United Premier 1k changes24:20 - Will there be more upgrades if there’s less Premier 1k members?31:00 - TF2P Show Notes & Links The Sea Queen by Linnea HartsuykerJen's post on National Car Rental Status OfferZach's post on United Premier 1k Changes Check Out Some of Our Favorite Travel Podcasts We Travel There
Miles to Go - Travel Tips, News & Reviews You Can't Afford to Miss!
There’s frequent fliers and then there’s Zach Honig, Editor-at-Large of The Points Guy. In 2017 he flew 333,521 “butt in seat” miles, visiting 32 countries while spending 162 nights on the road. Tune in to hear Ed’s interview, to learn more about Zach’s 2017 goal and his highlight from his travels last year. (Clue: It’s airplane related.) We’ve got a double dose of The Points Guy interviews this week! Emily McNutt, News Editor at TPG gives us more info about Norwegian Air flying a retired A380. Who ever thought you’d be able to travel in a suite for the price of a low cost ticket? Last but not least, Ed shares some key dates you want to keep in mind regarding the SPG/Marriott merger and some last minute Summer shopping portal bonuses! Thanks to our Sponsors! Gogo In-Flight Internet BookYourAward.com Timestamps 01:15 - Summer Shopping Bonuses! You’ve got about a week left to max out your earnings on all that Back to School spending before these portals wrap up for the season 01:54 - August 18th: The day SPG and Marriott FINALLY merge... 02:40 - Still confused about the new SPG/Marriott credit card bonuses? We got you covered... 5:00 - Zach Honig, Editor-at-Large of The Points Guy 6:45 - Setting and hitting a 1 Million Mile goal 11:00 - A lot of award availability on the (soon to be) world’s longest flight 18:50 - The credit cards Zach will always keeps in his wallet 23:00 - Norwegian Air flying an A380? 30:00 - The headaches that come with swapping out planes BUT the ways passengers can benefit from EU compensation 33:50 - TF2P Show Notes & Links View From the Wing’s Blog Post on All Things SPG/Marriott Merger Zach’s 2017 Travel Stats Blog Post Emily’s Blog Post on Norwegian Flying the A380 Check Out Some of Our Favorite Travel Podcasts Disney Deciphered Dots, Lines & Destinations
Content is king and in this episode I pick the brains of the Guinness Book Of World Records holder for writing almost 7 million words of content. Darren Murph is the founder and CEO of Page52 consulting. But he’s not just any ordinary consultant. He has spent over a decade working remotely and has visited over 40 countries! Darren has been featured on major networks including Oprah, ABC, PBS and NBC to name a few. And his latest adventure on his journey has led him to publish a book called ‘Living The Remote Dream’ What you will learn: How to consistently produce great content How to avoid spending too much time consuming content How to proactively curate content to consume The importance of reading on a daily basis Should you write on your blog or other platforms How do you produce content that stands out How to get the most exposure for your content Why passion is the most crucial contributing factor to your success Interesting highlights: Darren has visited over 40 countries Darren won a Guinness World Record for writing over 6 million words of blog content Darren spent 8 years never spending more than 2 weeks in one place! Darren's #1 practical advice: “When people ask what you do, tell them a story”Tweet This Resources & Links: Engadget (http://www.engadget.com/) Tech Crunch (http://techcrunch.com/) Zach Honig (https://twitter.com/zachhonig) The Points Guy (http://thepointsguy.com/) Tech Radar (http://www.techradar.com/) Page 52 Consulting (http://darrenmurph.com/consulting/) CES - Consumer Electronics Show (https://www.ces.tech/) MG Siegler (http://techcrunch.com/author/mg-siegler/) Paul Miller (http://www.theverge.com/2012/5/8/3007525/paul-miller-offline) Peter Rojas (http://roj.as/) Warren Buffett (http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/) Tim Stevens (https://twitter.com/Tim_Stevens) Medium (https://medium.com/) Living the remote dream (http://www.amazon.com/Living-Remote-Dream-Setting-Advancing/dp/1506192130) - Darren's Book Get in touch with Darren on Twitter - @darrenmurph Thank You for Listening! I would like to personally thank you for listening to my podcast. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it with others. Just click on the social buttons below. Also, if you podcast on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/can-i-pick-your-brain/id1076916148?mt=2) , you would be joining me on my mission to help as many people as I can become really successful. And finally if you haven’t already subscribed podcast on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/can-i-pick-your-brain/id1076916148?mt=2) , so you can get automatic updates whenever another episode goes live!