Best Nick Lodge Podcasts (2024)

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Top 3 Travel Tips for Your Next Vacation 31:18

2h ago31:18

31:18

Welcome back to the Virtual GM Podcast! In Season 2, Episode 2, your hosts Meagan and Cody Adent from the Vibrant Team are here to catch you up on everything you've missed since the end of Season 1. We’ve got all the latest updates, insights, and stories to keep you in the loop and ahead of the curve in the hospitality world. Whether you're a bouti…

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#219: What Lies Ahead For Master Aqua in Kingdom Hearts? | ft. @BioRoxas 1:46:56

8h ago1:46:56

1:46:56

#KingdomHearts #Aqua #KH4 @BioRoxas is crashing into the Lodge tonight! Join us as we discuss all things Master Aqua, but primarily her future in the upcoming Lost Masters Arc. We will also discuss one of Bio-Rxoas' latest videos (A Wavering but Caring Heart | The Psychology of Aqua) which can be found here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z778EtT…

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#218: New Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Developer Interview Adds Tons of New Info! 1:21:30

8h ago1:21:30

1:21:30

#FinalFantasy #FFVIIR #FF7RWith the latest interview from Hamaguchi, it reveals a TON of new information about Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth with its release right around the corner!▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂ BECOME A SAGE OF THE LODGE: https://anchor.fm/the-landi-lodge/supportFollow On Twitch - https://twitch.tv/the_landi_lodgeFollow on Twitter -…

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#217: Final Fantasy VII REBIRTH Wishlist, Theories, and Predictions 1:34:28

8h ago1:34:28

1:34:28

#FF7R #finalfantasy7rebirth #finalfantasyWe got another FF7 REBIRTH Episode today! This one really just discussing my personal wishlist and predictions - with a little bit of theory crafting thrown in. Cloud, Tifa, Zack, Aerith, Sephiroth, Barret - all on the table in todays episode.▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂ BECOME A SAGE OF THE LODGE: https:/…

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#216: The One About Brain | ft. @SonnyNovus 2:41:58

9h ago2:41:58

2:41:58

#KH4 #KHML #BrainI am joined by none other than the great @SonnyNovus ! On today's episode we will both be diving down the several rabbit holes that Brain has created in the Kingdom Hearts Series!Follow Sonny:Youtube: @SonnyNovus Twitter: https://twitter.com/NovusSonnyPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/SonnyNovus▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂▂ BECOME …

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#215: Square Enix's Most UNDERRATED RPG - Octopath Traveler II | ft. @andybru 2:00:14

9h ago2:00:14

2:00:14

#SquareEnix #OctopathTraveler2 @OTIIHaving played through all of Octopath Traveler II lately I find myself not only feeling like this is Square Enix's most underrated RPG ever, but that it shines a light on hw Turn-Based Combat is here to stayAndyBruYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRWe6...Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/andybru48Twitter: htt…

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The one with author Karl Dunn 58:05

1h ago58:05

58:05

This week, Gavin comes for David, and so does "the man on the roof," we gush about David Archuleta, we tell the tale of the nap fox, and this week we are joined by Berlin'ite Karl Dunn, who authored the book "How to burn a Rainbow" about going through a divorce as a gay man, and we chat about what advice he'd give to gay men considering marriage. Q…

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When points wag the dog | Coffee Break Ep11 | 5-21-24 18:26

1h ago18:26

18:26

Sometimes points and miles wag the points-collector dog... which is to say, sometimes the hobby changes your travel behavior. In episode 11 of Coffee Break, we'll talk about how. (01:40) - Rent day date nights (Greg) (03:32) - Going to baseball games / event tickets (Nick) (06:54) - Helicopter into NY (Greg) (09:15) - Vacationing where the award sp…

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Strategizing Hilton cards, credits, and free nights | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep255 | 5-17-24 1:13:15

1h ago1:13:15

1:13:15

Hilton's SLH partnership is stirring up some excitement over Hilton, even for people like Greg who haven't bothered with Hilton cards for awhile, so this week we're discussing Hilton credit cards, credits, and free nights. (02:07) - We forgot about Qpoints last week... (Mail Bag) (05:10) - Citi Strata Premier (Card Talk) (10:33) - Citi accidentally…

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Unlocking Hotel Success: Insights from a Revenue Maestro Nick Horgan of Amaze Insights 48:03

5d ago48:03

48:03

In this episode of the Virtual GM Podcast, we're joined by Nick Horgan, Chief Commercial Officer for Amaze Insights, a seasoned expert in maximizing revenue for hotels, management companies, and brands. Nick's career is a testament to his prowess in leveraging data to drive optimal decision-making and achieve remarkable results in the hospitality i…

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The one with Trystan Reese 52:02

7d ago52:02

52:02

This week we try and figure out short term pain for long term gain, Gavin is gay for Berlin techno, we find the top 3 places to run around with a toddler, and we a lucky to be joined this week by author, speaker, advocate, trans father and all around multi-hyphenate Trystan Reese who talks us through his pregnancy, who's the star in his relationshi…

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Announcing the 2024 Team Challenge | Ask Us Anything Ep67 | 5-8-24 1:03:41

14m ago1:03:41

1:03:41

In addition to our regular weekly podcast, we also host an Ask Us Anything Live on YouTube once a month where the Frequent Miler team answers listener questions about points, miles, rewards cards, and whatever else comes to mind. This special episode (67) was streamed live on May 8, 2024 and introduces our 2024 annual team challenge! (06:10) - Hi F…

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Our favorite big spend bonuses | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep254 | 5-11-24 1:14:44

4h ago1:14:44

1:14:44

Some credit cards offer extra perks or progress toward elite status for big spenders. On this week's episode, we talk about which of those bonuses might be worth the spend. But before we get into that, this episode is full of news you can use and tips to keep in mind in regular segments like Card Talk and Mattress Running the Numbers. (00:00) Intro…

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The Masonic Roundtable - 0472 - What If? Freemasonry Were Always Co-Ed? 1:03:02

6d ago1:03:02

1:03:02

In a new Masonic Roundtable exclusive series, we take a twist on the Marvel "What if?" series and explore the alternate timelines of Masonic history that could change our modern understanding of Freemasonry for better or for worse. This week, we explore the Co-Ed Masonry and what could have been!By Jon Ruark, Jason Richards, Robert H. Johsnon, Joe Martinez

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The one with actor Tuc Watkins 48:26

14d ago48:26

48:26

This week, David can't help himself and does a double rant, Gavin receives a text from his husband listing the top 3 things that are most annoying about him, and we are joined this week by actor and President of the good hair club, Tuc Wakins, who tells us the story of his journey to parenthood while being inside the dome of Hollywood, and lulls us…

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4 Cool things Nick learned at the Toronto Travel Summit | Coffee Break Ep10 | 5-7-24 20:14

6d ago20:14

20:14

Nick just came back from a weekend in Toronto at the Toronto Travel Summit. In today's Coffee Break episode, he'll share 4 cool things he learned there. (2:00) - Air France is working on upgrades using miles that sounds like it might be very reasonable. (07:30) - Aeroplan intends to bring back family pooling the same as it was. (09:17) - Aeroplan i…

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Tips for booking Positioning Flights | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep253 | 5-3-24 1:14:48

2d ago1:14:48

1:14:48

Sometimes you book an award ticket that requires you to do some positioning in order to catch that flight - for instance if the flight doesn't depart from your home airport. There are a few best practices to keep in mind when booking these "positioning flights", which we'll discuss in today's Frequent Miler on the Air episode. (01:08) - One reader …

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The one with Megan Hall-Greenberg 52:01

22d ago52:01

52:01

This week, we dive deep into David's annoyance over OPK's, as well as OKP's, we rank the top three Kool Aid's we drink, and we are joined by Surrogacy hall of famer Megan Hall-Greenberg who tells us how she runs 3,106 businesses while also being a Mom, as well as how her last surrogacy journey was one in a million. Questions? Comments? Rants? Raves…

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Frequent Miler origin story - Greg's story | Coffee Break Ep09 | 4-30-24 17:41

6d ago17:41

17:41

Today's Coffee Break episode was inspired by a recent email we got asking... how did Frequent Miler get started? Since our Coffee Break episodes are 20 minutes or less, we started but telling Greg's side of the Frequent Miler origin story. (01:47) - in 2011 Greg first learned about this points and miles hobby when his current employer at the time i…

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Luxury lodging... on points | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep252 | 4-26-24 1:21:32

27d ago1:21:32

1:21:32

There are many ways to book luxury hotels (credit card points, hotel points, etc) and this can be a great way to stay in some amazing luxury accommodations you'd never justify paying cash for. We'll dive into this today. (01:43) - Please share an experience when a positioning flight had not gone to plan, perhaps share a "Positioning Flight From Hel…

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The Masonic Roundtable - 0471 - What If? The Morgan Affair Never Happened 56:49

22d ago56:49

56:49

In a new Masonic Roundtable exclusive series, we take a twist on the Marvel "What if?" series and explore the alternate timelines of Masonic history that could change our modern understanding of Freemasonry for better or for worse. This week, we explore the Morgan Affair and what could have been!By Jon Ruark, Jason Richards, Robert H. Johsnon, Joe Martinez

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The one with Nick Pflieger 52:37

29d ago52:37

52:37

This week, we are caught big-time by Gavin's daughter, David almost throws up at the poker table, we beg our listener to join our Facebook page, we list the top 3 songs we want played at our funeral, and we are joined this week by Wisconsin's own Nick Pflieger aka @PsychitsNick from TikTok, where we talk about his social media break, what he sees m…

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Hilton Takes on Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) | Coffee Break Ep08 | 4-23-24 19:14

13d ago19:14

19:14

Until recently, Hyatt had a relationship with Small Luxury Hotels (SLH), but it was recently announced that Hilton will now be the one integrating SLH hotels. We'll talk about what that looks like in this week's Coffee Break episode. (0:58) - Background: What is SLH? Read more about this SLH update here: https://frequentmiler.com/fantastic-updates-…

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Shortcuts to AA elite status | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep251 | 4-19-24 1:11:31

1M ago1:11:31

1:11:31

American Airlines status isn't as easy as it used to be, but there are some shortcuts for those who think they'll be flying American Airlines enough to really want it. We'll discuss those shortcuts in this episode of Frequent Miler on the Air. (00:58) - Reader, Matt has been frustrated by Bilt's customer service... (Mailbag) (07:16) - AAdvantage® A…

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The Masonic Roundtable - 0470 - What If? Antients & Moderns Never United 1:03:24

1M ago1:03:24

1:03:24

In a new Masonic Roundtable exclusive series, we take a twist on the Marvel "What if?" series and explore the alternate timelines of Masonic history that could change our modern understanding of Freemasonry for better or for worse. This week, we explore the schism of the Antients and the Moderns and what could have been!…

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The one with trans Dads Brett & Wyatt 53:54

1M ago53:54

53:54

Y'all we are SHOOK this week, also David goes to a waterpark with his kids, we discuss the top 3 worst sayings, and this week trans Dads Brett & Wyatt join our chicken coop to talk about their life in Canada, what the adoption process was like for them as trans people, and why they ran down their street screaming and holding a bloody baby when it w…

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United blocking partner awards | Coffee Break Ep07 | 4-16-24 18:48

23d ago18:48

18:48

Tragically, United appears to to be blocking saver award space from Star Alliance partner bookings. In this coffee break episode we'll talk about what that means. (0:59) - Overview of United's recent changes Read more about these United changes here. (01:09) - Why it matters (07:11) - Research findings - what we've found out digging a little deeper…

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10 Tips for Rocking IHG One Rewards | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep250 | 4-12-24 1:23:09

24d ago1:23:09

1:23:09

We don't talk about IHG One Rewards program much, but it may be a more valuable program than you think, especially if you keep our 10 tips in mind. Listen for more! You can find Greg's interview on the All the Hacks podcast here: https://www.allthehacks.com/greg-frequent-miler-flight-award-tools/ (03:42) - Reader Jeff (featured on last week's giant…

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The Masonic Roundtable - 0469 - Solar Eclipse Lunacy (with bonus Sun and Moon symbolism!) 1:00:58

1M ago1:00:58

1:00:58

If you are reading this, you survived the reckoning that was predicted to happen at the Eclipse. What do the Masons know about the powers of the sun and moon? Find out in our post-eclipse episode guaranteed to bring light from darkness!By Jon Ruark, Jason Richards, Robert H. Johsnon, Joe Martinez

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The one with our favorite Mormon Rory O'Malley 1:02:22

1M ago1:02:22

1:02:22

This week, David's daughter sells him out big time, Gavin ruins everything, we rank the top 3 things we give way too many fucks about, and our guest this week is everybody's favorite tap-dancing Mormon, Rory O'Malley, who talks to us about his wild road to adoption, how Elder McKinley came to be, and how many bags of candy he needs to survive a fli…

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Which program do you have the most love/hate relationship with? | Ask Us Anything Ep66 | 4-3-24 1:00:11

27d ago1:00:11

1:00:11

In addition to our regular weekly podcast, we also host an Ask Us Anything Live on YouTube once a month where the Frequent Miler team answers listener questions about points, miles, rewards cards, and whatever else comes to mind. This episode (66) was streamed live on April 3, 2024 and can be viewed in full here: Frequent Miler Live: Ask Us Anythin…

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Which is the best Capital One Miles card? | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep249 | 4-5-24 1:03:20

1M ago1:03:20

1:03:20

What is the best Capital One Miles card? (01:35) - Pop quiz for Nick about filling in the gaps of a reader's trip report (Giant Mailbag) (13:32) - Jetblue’s Peak and off-Peak pricing... for checked bags (Crazy Thing) Read more about Jetblue's peak and off-peak baggage pricing here: https://frequentmiler.com/jetblue-increasing-checked-baggage-fees-w…

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The Masonic Roundtable - 0468 - A Matter of Degrees 1:01:00

2M ago1:01:00

1:01:00

Brothers of the craft must "make progress in Masonry." That is to say, they must work between their degrees in order to pass proficiency before proceeding further in their journey for more light. Find out how jurisdictional differences may throw some curveballs in our understanding of how we advance as Masons.…

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The one with TikTok'er Owen Squires 54:16

2M ago54:16

54:16

This week, Gavin punishes his kid for being sick, David is weirded out by American Idol, Gavin thinks everything is "gay," and we are joined by TikTok'er Owen Squires who schools us on gentle parenting, pandemic stay-at-home Dad'ing, and why he doesn't have more tank top videos. Questions? Comments? Rants? Raves? Send them to GaytriarchsPodcast@gma…

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Robinhood Gold 3%: Too good to last? | Coffee Break Ep06 | 4-2-24 20:01

1M ago20:01

20:01

Recently Nick wrote about a new credit card from Robinhood that will apparently offer a flat 3% back on most purchases. On this coffee break episode, we speculate as to whether or not this is too good to last. (0:30) - Robinhood Gold Card (and Gold membership) (02:37) - Read more about Robinhood Gold, the Robinhood Gold card, and the promo here: ht…

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The Best Path to Priority Pass | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep248 | 3-29-24 1:16:02

1M ago1:16:02

1:16:02

A number of high end credit cards give you Priority Pass membership. Full Priority Pass offers access to airport lounges, restaurants, and experiences (e.g. Be Relax Spa, Minute suites, Game Space etc), which can be pretty useful. But which of the current pathways to this membership is the best, (especially if you'd still like access to those resta…

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The Masonic Roundtable - 0467 - Lafayette 1:07:57

2M ago1:07:57

1:07:57

Join us this week as we unravel the storied threads of Freemasonry through the remarkable life of the Marquis de Lafayette. Along with Brother Chris Ruli, we will explore how this revered figure's Masonic journey intertwined with his quest for liberty and brotherhood, shaping not only his legacy but the very fabric of the societies he touched.…

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The one with surrogate Shelly Marsh 1:00:59

2M ago1:00:59

1:00:59

We're back! And Gavin still can't get through an episode without messing up. We talk about why David looks tired, and what weird messed up thing his kid whispered in his ear, we tackle the top three most embarrassing moments of our childhood, and this week we are joined by Shelly Marsh aka surrogacy royalty, who talks us through her 4, count them F…

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Preferred Hotels bookable ONLINE with Choice Points | Coffee Break Ep05 | 3-26-24 20:16

1M ago20:16

20:16

Choice Privileges has made it easier to book their Preferred hotel partners, finally providing a way to book these online with your Choice points! (02:41) - Overview of Preferred Hotels bookable online with Choice Points Read about how to Preferred Hotels are now bookable online with Choice Points: https://frequentmiler.com/preferred-hotels-now-boo…

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Mastering Marriott’s Madness | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep247 | 3-22-24 1:22:33

2M ago1:22:33

1:22:33

In some ways Marriott can be the Frankenstein’s monster of rewards programs. There's lots of good stuff about the program...and lots of bad stuff too, all sloppily sewn together. (01:36) - More advice about how to pronounce "Qatar"! (Mailbag) Read our post on how to pronounce "Qatar": https://frequentmiler.com/how-to-pronounce-qatar/ (08:46) - Ritz…

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The Masonic Roundtable - 0466 - The Lewis 51:46

2M ago51:46

51:46

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of Masonic symbolism with a focus on the Lewis lifting device—a tool that not only lifts heavy stones but also represents the strong bonds of generational support within Freemasonry. Discover how this ancient implement symbolizes the passing of wisdom, strength, and support from Masonic fathers t…

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American Airlines vs. Alaska Miles - Which are Better? | Coffee Break Ep04 | 3-19-2024 19:51

2M ago19:51

19:51

Bilt is gaining Alaska as a transfer partner...but it's losing American Airlines as a partner in June. This has Greg and Nick asking...which miles are better? We love talking about points and miles all day, every day. That's why we've decided - in addition to our full-length Frequent Miler on the Air podcast episodes, we're going to share a little …

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Where to find hidden award flights | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep246 | 3-15-24 1:28:25

2M ago1:28:25

1:28:25

In today's episode of Frequent Miler on the Air, we'll talk about different "hidden" opportunities to find great award availability when you otherwise strike out trying to find international lie-flat awards, for example. (01:13) - Advantage shopping portal vs AAdvantageHotels...when do these bookings' miles post...check in date or purchase date? (M…

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