Best Flying Smarter Podcasts (2024)

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71 - Maximizing Your Points and Miles with Ben Komenkul 23:01

8d ago23:01

23:01

In this episode, points and miles expert Ben Komenkul joins Andrew to share expert tips and insights to help you maximize your points and miles. But first, Andrew talks about USO lounges and airline charter divisions. You may have seen or heard about USO Lounges when travelling across the United States. What are these spaces? Learn more in this epi…

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How to Change Your Life Overnight - Make Your Bed in the morning! 35:49

5h ago35:49

35:49

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Take the time to give some attention to yourself. This is especially important for those charged with taking care of others; remember that through it all, you still matter. Every day science fiction transitions closer and closer to science fact. In the near future autonomous airborne taxis will be able …

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I SEE DEAD PEOPLE- WITH SPECIAL GUEST LIZ McCASKILL 58:44

1h ago58:44

58:44

Highly respected and sought after psychic medium Liz McCaskill is this week's guest. Communicating with spirit, she works with people all over the world, on TV and radio and from her business- Eternal Guidance. She has appeared numerous times on Selling Houses Australia and The Morning Show, just to name a few. Liz chats about how she channels the …

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How to Be A minimalist….Do the Swedish Death Cleanse! 34:29

5h ago34:29

34:29

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Give yourself the gift of happiness whenever possible, life is too short to fill your mind with a negative outlook on everything. Believe it or not, there are good things going on in the world that get almost no coverage. Recent advances in technology will bring fresh water and convenient sources of ele…

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The art of effective negotiation with Glin Bayley 39:53

3h ago39:53

39:53

Glin Bayley is a negotiation specialist, coach, and author of The Negotiation Playbook. Glin shares her insights into the power of negotiation for both small and large businesses. We explore the dynamics of negotiation, from avoiding common pitfalls like focusing solely on price, to embracing a framework that enhances personal and mutual value. Gli…

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TITBITS- BALUGA SPY 5:10

4h ago5:10

5:10

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story on Mum's Lounge. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Epi…

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A New Way to Get Smarter: Do More Leg Exercises 32:36

3d ago32:36

32:36

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Since we all have a limited time on earth, it makes no sense to waste that time with a heart filled with hatred which only harms and never heals, or leads to anything good. Believe it or not, some big businesses achieve greater profitability by giving things away. Each year large grocery chains actually…

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BAD ASS HENS 39:47

3d ago39:47

39:47

Why in God's name do they call the last night of an engaged woman's freedom a 'hen's night'? Shanelle and Tamara discuss this dirty word whilst perplexed by the double standard that is the stag party. Ditch the paint n' sip and let's get crazy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Want Peace and Joy? Surrender to God! w/ Carlos Briceño 1:44:24

3d ago1:44:24

1:44:24

Carlos Briceño, most fundamentally, is a beloved son of God. He is the director of communications and evangelization at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. Today, I talk to Carlos about his incredible spiritual journey, and ask him for advice on how to trust God and surrender to His will.…

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TIT BITS- TIME LIMIT ON HUGS 5:03

7d ago5:03

5:03

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story on Mum's Lounge. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Epi…

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Look Ma No Hands The Future of Driving 34:32

8d ago34:32

34:32

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Madonna Thunder Hawk encourages us all to stand up for our beliefs and not be concerned about possible defeat. This made your wingmen think of the 80’s Tag Team Wrestlers known as the Road Warriors; they never lost a match. One of the really good things going on in the world is ongoing development for a…

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Transforming Busy into Productive: Simi Rayat's Transformative 5Q Formula for Soloist 32:47

9d ago32:47

32:47

Today we are joined by Simi Rayat, a global productivity expert, business psychologist and founder of Wellbeing Face. In our conversation, we delve into productivity and emotional wellbeing. Simi shares her journey from a budding interest in psychology to becoming an advocate for enhancing productivity through a scientifically backed approach. Toge…

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WE'RE ALL A BIT QUIRKY 38:54

10d ago38:54

38:54

Yep, we're all a wee bit quirky, weird, odd; however you word it, we all present idiosyncrasies that we refuse to let go of. Shanelle and Tamara talk about listeners' strange moments out in the world, as well as their own rituals involving clean sheets, festy foot wells and scalding tea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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TIT BITS- CAN'T CUT THIS 4:54

14d ago4:54

4:54

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story on Mum's Lounge. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Epi…

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How to Believe Climate Change is Real? Don’t Evacuate From This New Extreme Weather! 31:40

15d ago31:40

31:40

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Consider the words of the late, great martial artist Bruce Lee; “Absorb what is useful, discard what is useless, and add what is specifically your own”. These ingredients, taken in any order, can lead to a successful life in minimum time. Mother Nature is not a respecter of persons or politics. The forc…

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EPISODE FROM THE ARCHIVES- CHECKOUT DOGS 7:13

23d ago7:13

7:13

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story on Mum's Lounge. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Epi…

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How To Be An African Giant? Answer: Block Shots and Build Hospitals! 35:47

22d ago35:47

35:47

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Use passion to your advantage to accomplish your goals, especially the hard ones. There is good news in the world and funny things two. Former President Jimmy Carter just reached the age of 100. He likely owes some of his extraordinary longevity to being a kind person; as a general rule, you don’t see a…

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70 - The World's Top Airport Lounges 22:10

23d ago22:10

22:10

This episode contains the third and final part of our series on airport lounges. Plus, Andrew takes a look at why airlines skip seat letters. We’ve previously covered why airlines sometimes skip row numbers, but why do they also do the same with seat letters? Find out in this episode. Did you know that Uber once offered a helicopter service called …

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04: Why Latin? w/ Dr. Nancy Llewellyn 38:57

25d ago38:57

38:57

Dr. Nancy Llewellyn is a professor of Latin at Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, North Carolina. She helped found the Veterum Sapientia Institute, whose mission is "to form Catholics in their cultural and spiritual birthright by teaching living Latin and Greek languages." Today, she and I discuss the Latin language and its role in the Church. https…

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How to be a Billionaire and NOT go to Jail for Life! 32:48

29d ago32:48

32:48

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius was known as a proponent of stoic wisdom. Had he lived longer, he probably would have come up with the phrase, “Be All You Can Be”, centuries before the US Army used it in recruiting ads on TV. There are good things happening everyday. As an example, multi-billionaire Elon …

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03: How Pregnancy and Motherhood Brought Me to the Church w/ Colleen Lutz 43:27

1M ago43:27

43:27

In this episode, I interview my mother, Colleen Lutz, on her interesting journey to the Catholic Church. We discuss her experience growing up as a Protestant, her attraction to the Church's unwavering pro-life stance, the questions she had about the faith, and her continual growth as a Catholic. We also discuss Marian devotion and other Catholic de…

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246: Wolfs, The Outrun, Megalopolis, Never Let Go, Hellboy: The Crooked Man, My Old Ass 1:01:23

1M ago1:01:23

1:01:23

00.00 – 04.30 Intro and presenters discuss what they’ve been watching this week 04.35 – 15.30 Review of Wolfs 15.35 – 22.30 Review of The Outrun 22.35 – 32.30 Review of Megalopolis 32.35 – 39.25 Review of Never Let Go 39.30 – 48.40 Review of Hellboy: The Crooked Man 48.45 – 58.20 Review of My Old Ass 58.25 – 1.01.30 Film of the Week and answering t…

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EPISODE FROM THE ARCHIVES- DINE AND DASH 6:10

1M ago6:10

6:10

It's a TIT BITS flash back! Ever wanted to do a runner at a restaurant 'dine and dash' style? One Welsh family thought this was a smashing idea and did just that. Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one stor…

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How to Buy a Tesla Cyber Truck? Get the New iPhone! 32:48

1M ago32:48

32:48

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Kindness costs nothing, but can mean everything to someone who really needs it. In an effort to bring out some good things happening in the world, consider the case of a high school football team in Riverside, California, composed totally of deaf children who were underestimated and mocked, but overcame…

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69 - How to Access Airport Lounges 24:33

1M ago24:33

24:33

In this episode, Andrew starts by looking at airline status and the US government’s airline for transporting prisoners. Then he continues our airport lounge series by looking at how to access lounges. What is alliance status? Flying Smarter has covered airline status before but this episode will look at how that translates to alliance-wide benefits…

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02: Who am I? 7th Grade, The Flying Spaghetti Monster, and Nihilism. 35:08

1M ago35:08

35:08

In this epsiode, I share some things about myself and some of my thoughts on nihilism.By Evan Lutz

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245: Kathryn Hahn, Joe Locke and Jac Schaeffer + Agatha All Along, The Substance, Strange Darling, The Goldman Case 1:07:13

1M ago1:07:13

1:07:13

00.00 – 05.30 Intro and presenters discuss what they’ve been watching this week, including The Penguin 05.35 – 28.40 Review of Agatha All Along including interviews with creator Jac Schaeffer and stars Kathryn Hahn and Joe Locke. 28.45 – 40.15 Review of The Substance 40.10 – 47.15 Review of Strange Darling 47.20 – 55.05 Review of The Goldman Case 5…

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How To Get On The Mount Rushmore of Thespians (Actors)…. Be James Earl Jones! 31:17

2M ago31:17

31:17

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! If you want to understand people you need to listen to them before you begin speaking. There are many good things going on in the world. The Wingman Show always aims to be positive and leave you with a positive outlook. Although not headline news, NBA Hall of Fame alum, and beloved broadcaster on all th…

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DRUNK & NAKED 35:28

2M ago35:28

35:28

Last episode of the season, and the ladies go down drunk lane and share listener's stories of debauchery, bed peeing and stupidity. We've all been there and we all love to reminisce. Or do we? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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244: James McAvoy and James Watkins + Speak No Evil, Kate Winslet, Andy Samberg and Alexander Skarsgård + Lee, The Critic, My Favourite Cake 57:58

2M ago57:58

57:58

00.00 – 03.00 Intro and presenters discuss what they’ve been watching this week. 03.05 – 27.00 Review of Speak No Evil including interviews with the film’s star James McAvoy and writer/director James Watkins. 27.05 – 44.00 Review of Lee including interviews with the film’s producer and star Kate Winslet, and co-stars Andy Samberg and Alexander Skar…

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TIT BITS- BUT IT'S FREE!!! 5:24

2M ago5:24

5:24

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every…

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How to Work Anywhere in the world…Become a Digital Nomad 33:10

2M ago33:10

33:10

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Life is not always going to be convenient. Embrace the challenge to be better even though you may suffer some discomfort in the short run. Meaningful growth rarely happens by accident, one must be intentional to move forward. A U.S. Army base in the state of Virginia has been renamed Fort Greg-Adams to …

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68 - A Look at Airport Lounges 25:31

2M ago25:31

25:31

In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about why some airplanes skip row numbers and what airlines do to recognize “million milers.” Then for the main segment, he starts the first of a two-part series on airport lounges. Why do some airlines choose to skip row numbers? The rows on an airplane could be numbered from one to six and then jump t…

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SCIENCEY THINGS- WITH SPECIAL GUEST DR. KARL 1:09:25

2M ago1:09:25

1:09:25

If you're an Aussie, you've most likely grown up with the incomparable Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki. A journalist, family man, sciencey talkback radio guy, author of forty-eight books, Mr Bright Shirts and a star of stage and screen, Dr. Karl has done it all and then some. From Polish immigrant to dope smoking hippie come Doctor, this interview explores t…

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243: Jenna Ortega, Catherine O’Hara and Justin Theroux + Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Azazel Jacobs + His Three Daughters, Starve Acre, Firebrand, Rebel Ridge 1:18:15

2M ago1:18:15

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00.00 – 06.10 Intro and presenters discuss their picks of the week 06.15 – 29.50 Review of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice including interviews with the film’s stars Jenna Ortega, Catherine O’Hara and Justin Theroux. 29.55 – 54.20 Review of His Three Daughters including an interview with the film’s writer and director Azazel Jacobs 54.25 – 1.02.00 Review o…

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Marketing on a budget: TikTok secrets and omnichannel strategies 32:27

2M ago32:27

32:27

With an impressive following on TikTok and partnerships with top brands like later.com and Showpo, Maddi Ragno, host of Marketing and Margaritas, knows what it takes to get a business noticed. She joins us on Flying Solo today to share practical digital marketing strategies for your business. From retargeting email lists to using paid ads, to the n…

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TIT BITS- THAT'S MY BENCH!!! 4:36

2M ago4:36

4:36

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every…

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How to Get a Job at a Black Airline Convention While Being White 31:32

2M ago31:32

31:32

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Every day you wake up is a new day, so make the most of it. Dr. Paul represented the Wingmen Show at the OBAP (Organization of Black Aviation Professionals) at their annual conference held this year in Memphis, Tennessee, and sponsored by FedEx. This annual conference is open to all and serves as a gath…

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TEENAGERS- WITH SPECIAL GUEST MAGGIE DENT 1:02:57

2M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

Maggie Dent - 'The Queen of Common Sense', and an adored Australian icon. She's one of the country's favourite parenting authors, educators and podcasters. On the release of her 10th book 'Help Me Help My Teen', Maggie chats to Shanelle and Tamara about managing ourselves (not just our kids!) with some generous gold nuggets to help you on your pare…

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242: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power S2 interviews, Sing Sing, Terminator Zero 50:37

2M ago50:37

50:37

00.00 – 05.30 Intro and presenters discuss what they’ve been watching this week, including a review of The Crow starring Bill Skarsgård 05.35 – 26.00 Review of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power S2 including interviews with showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay, and stars Charlie Vickers who plays Sauron, Charles Edwards who plays Celebri…

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TIT BITS- FAME GAME 8:23

2M ago8:23

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Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every…

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Revisited: Talking Turbulence with Owen Zupp 27:15

2M ago27:15

27:15

We have to take a week off unfortunately, but we’re revisiting Episode 8 instead of skipping this week altogether! Flying Smarter will be back with an all-new Episode on September 9th. --- This episode is special because it doesn’t follow the normal episode format. Andrew spends the entire episode chatting with airline pilot Owen Zupp about turbule…

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People power: How to build productive teams 29:02

2M ago29:02

29:02

Shivani Gupta is a successful entrepreneur, award-winning coach, keynote speaker, and author. In this episode of Flying Solo, she shares her incredible journey from being an engineer to becoming an entrepreneur and business coach. We discuss the lessons learned from her successes and failures, the importance of clear vision and effective communicat…

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BREAKING THE RULES 29:11

2M ago29:11

29:11

Getting into the unwritten rules at home and abroad that we LOVE to break. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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01: Why Pray if God Already Knows What I Need? w/ Fr. Elias Correa-Torres, O.S.B. 1:07:45

2M ago1:07:45

1:07:45

Why pray? And how should I do it? I and Fr. Elias Correa-Torres, O.S.B. have a beautiful and fruitful discussion on all things prayer.By Evan Lutz

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241: Blink Twice, Cuckoo, Kneecap 38:20

2M ago38:20

38:20

00.00 – 06.50 Intro and presenters discuss what they’ve been watching this week 06.55 – 16.30 Review of Blink Twice 16.35 – 24.30 Review of Cuckoo 24.35 – 32.50 Review of Kneecap 32.50 – 38.30 Film of the Week and answering the question, “What films are you looking forward to at the big autumn festivals?” Read more about the new issue of Total Film…

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