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Sinopsis

The EasyPoint podcast helps you earn and burn like never before! A show that covers all things miles and points including:Major events in the space like new credit card products and award chart changes, live award bookings where we figure out the best way to use someone’s miles and points for a specific trip, how to maximize a specific card or loyalty program, the pros and cons of various airline products, and guests from the casual churner to the full time travel blogger.

Episodios

  • The Case for Churning

    16/05/2018 Duración: 16min

    This week on our EasyPoint podcast, we discuss the concept of churning. Churning credit cards is something many people might not be initially be comfortable with but the rewards make it more than worthwhile.

  • Delta Deals...Not so Much

    09/05/2018 Duración: 13min

    On the EasyPoint podcast, Zach and Jason talk about the new "SkyMiles Deals" promotion for Delta award travel. They dive into what exactly these 'deals' are and how they impact us as fliers. We go over the best way to find SkyMiles redemptions and what a good return value is for using points.

  • Guest: Engineer from the Bay

    02/05/2018 Duración: 28min

    This week on the EasyPoint podcast, Zach and Jason discuss with Ali, an engineer, about how to improve points and miles software and make it more accessible to people. We also discuss group buying and the ideas of chartering flights for businesses. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the show.

  • Best Points and Miles Software

    24/04/2018 Duración: 20min

    This week on the EasyPoint podcast, Zach and Jason discuss existing points and miles software, which helps you know how to best spend your points. They rundown what the best options are and what the potential for new software is. The current best options include the likes of ExpertFlyer, AwardHacker, MilesCalc, and Where to Credit.

  • Win for Consumers: The New Marriott Program

    18/04/2018 Duración: 22min

    This week on the EasyPoint podcast, Zach and Jason discuss the highly anticipated Marriott loyalty program and its details. The changes are mostly positive for consumers, with a few exceptions. They detail the benefits for those who win and those who lose. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

  • Guest: Tortuga Backpacks founder Fred Perrotta

    11/04/2018 Duración: 50min

    This week on the EasyPoint podcast, Zach sits down with the founder of the popular Tortuga backpacks, Fred Perrotta. They discuss how the company got started, what his travel hacking experience is like, and credit card strategies for businesses.

  • Buying for Others

    04/04/2018 Duración: 22min

    Zach and Jason discuss buying for others credit cards purchases. There are risks and rewards to be analyzed when making the decision to let someone spend for you. The topic of MS, manufactured spending, is also discussed. They also discuss how it impacts the banks and what action they can take.

  • In It for the Long Haul: New Routes and New Cards

    28/03/2018 Duración: 31min

    Discussion of new long haul routes, How LCC Operate, How long haul travel is changing, and new credit cards such as Chase Iberia , Hilton Aspire, and Hilton Amex.

  • Guest: EasyPoint's newest advisor Charlie Hegstad

    21/03/2018 Duración: 21min

    Zach Resnick talks with newest EasyPoint team member and advisor Charlie Hegstad. They discuss their experiences and how they view the points and miles world.

  • When to buy miles and points?

    28/02/2018 Duración: 20min

    How do you decide to when to buy miles or points? Zach and Jason break down how they decide whether to use points or cash for hotel and flight bookings.

  • When to use points or cash?

    21/02/2018 Duración: 42min

    How do you decide to when to use miles or points? Zach and Jason break down how they decide whether to use points or cash for hotel and flight bookings for recent trips they've taken and are currently on.

  • Guest: EasyPoint's newest advisor Cameron Resnick

    14/02/2018 Duración: 17min

    Zach Resnick talks with newest EasyPoint team member and advisor Cameron Resnick. Shockingly, there is no (known) relation between the two outside of a passion for good business class mileage redemptions.

  • Guest: Travel Hacker and Crypto Expert Garrett MacDonald

    08/02/2018 Duración: 26min

    Travel hacking, crypto, and disrupting conservative institutions with Garrett MacDonald. Recorded live from the Delta Sky Club at JFK.

  • Getting to know our co-host Jason - the Mileage Broker

    31/01/2018 Duración: 30min

    Have you heard of mileage brokering before? Ever wanted to know about how select travel agencies specialize in getting 20-50% off premium cabins? In this episode Zach interviews his co-host, Jason, the mileage broker about how he makes a living.

  • Getting to Next Gen Summit 2018

    24/01/2018 Duración: 31min

    Zach and Jason go through how to get to the NGS summit from anywhere in the world for free through applying for new credit cards or on discounted fares. What are hidden city fares? If you're not flying on points you should consider this option for booking your flights. Relevant EasyPoint Podcast Episode Apply for the Chase Sapphire Preferred Apply for the Chase Freedom Apply for the Chase Sapphire Reserve The Next Gen Summit Website Disclosure: EasyPoint gets bonus points when you sign up using some of the links above.

  • What are hidden city fares? Part 2: International Flights

    18/01/2018 Duración: 40min

    Jason takes the lead in breaking down the ‘dead leg’ trick on booking international flights. This episode tackles everything you wanted to know about international hidden city fares. Wendover Production's Video EasyPoint’s live event for startups, also featuring Rob Karp of Miles Ahead, and Yanky Bennish of Bennish Travel LLC

  • What are hidden city fares? Part 1: Domestic Flights

    11/01/2018 Duración: 26min

    A full discussion of hidden city fares for domestic itineraries in the US. The best site for finding simple hidden city fares Wendover Production's video about, The Hub and Spoke Model My favorite carry on bag

  • Flying to Israel: Miles, Cash, Biz, and Economy

    17/12/2017 Duración: 41min

    Zach's Reader Success Story on The Points Guy

  • Guest: Travel Writer Brendan Dorsey

    24/11/2017 Duración: 40min

    Brendan’s review of Royal Jordanian’s business class

  • Guest: Advantage Gambler Richard Munchkin

    19/11/2017 Duración: 43min

    EasyPoint has on advantage gambler, author, and podcaster Richard Munchkin. The Infamous Pudding Story Richard’s Podcast, Gambling With An Edge Scott’s Cheap Flights

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