Best Red and Fee Podcasts (2024)

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How Richard Simmons became the Original Fitness Influencer 1:07:02

2h ago1:07:02

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We're turning up the heat this week with an homage to the late Richard Simmons, the guy who made jazzercise look like a Studio 54 party. From his wild infomercials to "Sweating with the Oldies", Richard was the original inspirational influencer fitness instructor. He danced so SoulCycle could spin. We also talk about his mysterious end-of-life disa…

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Listen Now: American Scandal, Teapot Dome 5:34

5d ago5:34

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Every scandal begins with a lie. But the truth will come out. And then comes the fallout and the outrage. Scandals have shaped America since its founding. From business and politics to sports and society, we look on aghast as corruption, deceit and ambition bring down heroes and celebrities, politicians and moguls. And when the dust finally settles…

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(164) Course to Learn Sabre? Benefits of Certifications? Paying 6K for a Mistake – Is This Legal? 23:04

2d ago23:04

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In episode 164 Steph is co-hosting again with Lindsay Taylor of Travel Leaders 365. Have a look at the questions below that they cover in this rich and informative edition of the Friday 15! 1. Hi Steph. I worked as a Travel Manager at my previous company, however, it was a created position and I used a combination of Concur, Expedia, Hotels.com, Na…

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Why Joey Chestnut was BANNED from Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest & SF Tech Couples on PIP 1:10:02

6d ago1:10:02

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The gals talk about the scandalous Fourth of July down on Coney Island when Nathan’s Hot Dog eating contest BANNED the GOAT of eating, Joey Chestnut. We give you the whole story complete with a very quick, very adorable recap of why exactly this contest is even a thing? All we know is Joey Chestnut needs to cash in on mukbang material and Major Lea…

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Can you taste rose colour? We put it to the test. 19:39

9d ago19:39

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Send us a Text Message. Can the color of a wine glass alter your perception of taste? Join us for a thought-provoking episode where we conduct a fun and fascinating experiment. Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmelBy Mel Gilcrist, Meg Brodtmann

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2 DBAs under 1 LLC? Off-the-books flight-booking? Are agency fees a red flag? 17:36

9d ago17:36

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In episode 163 Steph is co-hosting with Lindsay Taylor of Travel Leaders 365, If you have a question for Steph and her co-hosts, please submit it here for a future episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 !1. I work as an independent contractor so I already have an LLC for non travel related business. I was wondering if I could just add a "s…

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162 Do Airline Commissions Still Exist Travel Services Agreements - When Should A Client Sign 22:28

16d ago22:28

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In episode 162 Steph Lee is joined by Chad Burt of Outside Agents. We’ve got some great questions from you all. Speaking of – if you have a question for Steph and her co-hosts, please submit it here for a future episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 !1. Do the airlines still give commissions on flights? If not, what is the benefit of an $…

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How a TikTok Star got sucked into a Religious Cult 47:24

18d ago47:24

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This week on the pod we are going through the story of the Wilking sisters. The two beautiful dancerswent to LA with dreams of dancing for the stars and found themselves dancing for a dangerous religious zealot. Classic LA story! We go over the story as revealed by the family in the latest Netflix documentary, Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok C…

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How good is Aussie fortified wine?! 50:14

23d ago50:14

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Send us a Text Message. We're exploring Aussie fortified and comparing it to its brothers in Portugal, thanks to the help of Galway Pipe! Wines tasted: GALWAY 10 YO BOURBON BARREL TAWNY $65 GALWAY 15 YO RUM BARREL TAWNY $80 GALWAY 12 YO GRAND TAWNY $36 GALWAY 25 YO RARE TAWNY $100 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel…

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(161) Just Starting Out – And My Brain is Frozen! How Do I Present Options to a Client? 28:17

23d ago28:17

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In episode 161 Steph is co-hosting with Lori Speers of Levarte Travel! We’ve got some great questions, so make sure you set aside the time to tune in this week! (Also, ICYMI, all of our podcasts are archived, so you can listen at your leisure!) 1. I recently joined a host agency (exactly 1 month ago) and I do a ton of research but somehow I feel mo…

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Bravo Alcohol Spritz Debacle - Southern Charm vs Summer House 36:10

26d ago36:10

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This week on the pod the ladies get in on the Bravo spritz beef. We’re talking about Kyle Cooke’s Lover Boy vs Craig Conover’s Spritz Society and all the Bravolebrities involved. From Summer House to Southern Charm these reality TV stars are all struggling to make that Lisa Vanderpump money. We taste test the products and tell you which one tastes …

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(160) How To Sell an Agency? Back into the Travel Industry 30 Years Later! 26:14

1M ago26:14

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In episode 160 Steph is co-hosting with April Swales of Uniglobe! Please join us as this dynamic duo tackles a couple of important questions!1. I was wondering if I could pick your brain a little about the current status of the industry, the possibilities of finding someone interested in buying an agency, and what makes a travel agency attractive f…

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(159) How to Build a Client Base? Leads Programs – Worth It? How to Handle Changeable Clients? 26:25

1M ago26:25

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entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, business, small business, home based business, travel agency, travel, marketing, travelagent, travel advisor, business, host agency, Friday15, podcastBy Steph Lee | Travel Industry Veteran, Founder Host Agency Reviews

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Scarlett Johansson vs OpenAI - "Her" ChatGPT-4o Voice 44:28

1M ago44:28

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This week on the pod we are talking about a brand new beef - Scarlett Johannson vs Open AI's Sam Altman! What a pairing. ChatGPT just went through a brand new spring upgrade where GPT-4o added a voice function a la "Her" which sounds suspiciously like ScarJo. Did they use her voice without her permission? Is she going to sue them? We discuss! We al…

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Goodbye, Business Wars Daily 2:27

2M ago2:27

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Today is Friday, May 31, and we're saying goodbye to Business Wars Daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Wine News: Sustainability accreditation update, Melbourne's not-a-wine-bar, an update on wine gender equality, fancy new tourist destination for Bollinger 45:37

1M ago45:37

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Send us a Text Message. Headlines: - Bollinger opens new tourist location complete with wellness hub and shop - are the champanoise finally having to use traditional marketing techniques instead of relying on rarity and prestige? - New not-a-wine-bar in Melbourne offers 150 wines by the glass - is this 140 too many? - Gender gap still wide in wine …

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(158) Agent Etiquette on FAM trips? Benefits of the GDS? Should I belong to ASTA? 19:41

1M ago19:41

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(158) Agent Etiquette on FAM trips? Benefits of the GDS? Should I belong to ASTA?In episode 158 Steph is flying solo! We’ve got some great questions and requests from our audience this week, so have a listen! 1. Not a question but a request... PLEASE discuss agent etiquette on FAMs. From the unwritten rules of don't sit on the bed or use a toilet t…

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Microsoft’s Big AI Bet 3:50

2M ago3:50

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Today is Thursday, May 30, and we're looking at Microsoft vs. Apple. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Drowning of Red Lobster 4:13

2M ago4:13

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Today is Wednesday, May 29, and we're looking at Red Lobster vs. Olive Garden. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Blistered feet 34:02

2M ago34:02

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Our final episode before Fee's Everest adventure. A short break will follow but we will be back!By Red and Fee

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Gatorade Goes DTC 2:58

2M ago2:58

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Today is Tuesday, May 28, and we're looking at Gatorade vs. Powerade. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Miss USA Resignations w/ the Good Girls Gone Sad 1:11:12

2M ago1:11:12

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This week on the pod we're joined by two lovely good girl guests, Becca Stephenson and Syd King from the Good Girls Gone Sad podcast! Becca and Syd talk us through the world of pageants and the resignation scandals rocking the Miss USA competition. We also discuss purity culture, boob tape, questionable pageant slogans and the Bumble celibacy ad. L…

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Frontier and Spirit Slice Fees 3:25

2M ago3:25

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Today is Monday, May 27, and we're looking at Frontier Airlines vs. Spirit Airlines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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(157) Friday 15 Encore (Vol. 92) 16:26

2M ago16:26

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Welcome to Friday 15! For today's Friday 15 throwback, we are re-streaming Vol. 92 from Feb. 2023, where Steph chatted about acquiring a GDS system without a host, attending FAM trips through other host/consortiums, using a payment system without using a host, and do you need to be certified to work with a host.Helpful Resources:https://asta.org/be…

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At McDonald's, Sweet (Cheap) Relief 3:48

2M ago3:48

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Today is Friday, May 24, and we're looking at McDonald's vs. Jack in the Box. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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(157) Friday 15 Encore (92) 16:26

2M ago16:26

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Welcome to Friday 15! For today's Friday 15 throwback, we are re-streaming Vol. 92 from Feb. 2023, where Steph chatted about acquiring a GDS system without a host, attending FAM trips through other host/consortiums, using a payment system without using a host, and do you need to be certified to work with a host.00:00 | Welcome to Friday 15 with Ste…

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Sports and Streamers: A Love Story 3:39

2M ago3:39

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Today is Thursday, May 23, and we're looking at Disney Plus vs. Peacock. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Messing about on the water 33:48

2M ago33:48

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Fee talks about her weekend of paddle boarding and eating.By Red and Fee

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All That and a Bag of (AI) Chips 3:43

2M ago3:43

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Today is Wednesday, May 22, and we're looking at Google vs. Nvidia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Despite Restaurant Slowdown, Fast Casual Reigns 3:12

2M ago3:12

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Today is Tuesday, May 21, and we're looking at Chipotle vs. Sweetgreen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Cookie Giants Go Gluten-Free 2:40

2M ago2:40

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Today is Monday, May 20, and we're looking at Chips Ahoy! vs. Oreo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Second Boeing Whistleblower Dies, Gypsy Rose Blanchard, Apple controversial iPad ad, BoA Overwork 39:25

2M ago39:25

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The girls are back with a monthly roundup! It's Mother's Day week and Gypsy Rose Blanchard has some choice words on her biological mom. Boeing's second whistleblower is taken out (By Boeing's rival, influenza?). The internet yells at more influencers for going to the Met Gala and a Bank of America finance bro dies after working 120 hour work weeks.…

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The Latest Golf Course Innovation? E-Bikes. 3:17

2M ago3:17

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Today is Friday, May 17, and we're looking at Fairway Bikes vs. Finn Cycles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Yarra Yering part 2: tastings, a 100 point wine, and what's next 32:11

2M ago32:11

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Send us a Text Message. Part 2 of our chat with Sarah Crowe. Wines tased: 2021 Pinot Noir $130 2021 Dry Red Wine No. 2 $135 2021 Dry Red Wine No. 1 $155 2021 Carrodus Cabernet Sauvignon $275 Follow us on instagram @winewithmegandmel

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[Ep. 156] Friday 15 (GTN Co-Host) 25:50

2M ago25:50

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In episode 156 Steph is so excited to co-host with Meredith Calloway of GTN! You’ve sent along some fabulous questions this week, so please join us for some great Friday afternoon conversation! Here's Today's Questions! 1. Hi! I’d like to charge a fee for my business. I plan to specialize in luxury, which I think will make it easier to charge a fee…

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Instacart’s Notable New Partnership 3:49

2M ago3:49

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Today is Thursday, May 16, and we're looking at Instacart vs. DoorDash. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Another Mall Staple Bites the Dust 4:18

2M ago4:18

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Today is Wednesday, May 15, and we're looking at rue21 vs. Forever 21. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Fee pops to Cyprus 35:04

2M ago35:04

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Fee and Marc talk about their trip to Cyprus. The rest before the final sort out for Everest.By Red and Fee

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Simon & Schuster Goes Global 3:33

2M ago3:33

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Today is Tuesday, May 14, and we're looking at Simon & Schuster vs. Penguin Random House. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Paramount’s Big Dance 4:22

2M ago4:22

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Today is Monday, May 13, and we're looking at Skydance Media vs. Sony Pictures Entertainment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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