Modhop Podcast

After several months and numerous podcast episodes worth of planning, it's finally here. Anthony's Italian vacation is over and he's back to tell us all about it, from Rome to Florence and a few spots in between. Plus, we'll check out a hotel credit card sign up bonus that appears to be worth the hassle of signing up and some unique new routes from American Airlines. Listen above now.

Tough decisions in daily life take up the front end of our podcast today, but then we get to the fun. Anthony hasn't stopped talking about his upcoming trip to Italy for several episodes and today's the day he finally gets to go...and we can move on. Then, in news, We hear and discuss the story of Dr. Tischa Rowe who was almost turned away from a recent American Airlines flight. Plus, we learn abo...

In reporting news of United's apperent Chase Sapphire Reserve benefits, Anthony and I accidentally discover we both benefit from a totally unrelated credit card. Plus we banter about this year's SkyTrax list of best airlines and do our best to finalize Anthony's Italy trip. Listen:

A short party horn sound effect for our 50th podcast and we're off. We chat more about airlines further nickel & diming Business Class customers, new possible sign-up options for TSA PreCheck and a new Palm Springs Hotel that's made for taco lovers. Plus, Anthony's got a dilemma he needs your help with in this week's check-in of his Italy trip-planning.

How's THAT for a provocative show title? I think we answer the question somewhere in the podcast. Plus, an update on what happened with Post Malone's emergency landing last year (The FAA answered some questions this week) and we dig into the tragic circumstances surrounding the helicopter crash this past week in NYC. All that and a game-changing life event that went down in Anthony's world this we...

It's our most abrupt ending to-date but there's some good travel stuff leading up to it. We chat about the poor folks who got stuck at LAX following it's recent power-outage and look at the latest increased SkyMiles offers from Delta's co-branded American Express cards. Plus we tap into a Travel + Leisure feature on some unique hotel amenities. By the time you've listened to this, Anthony will hav...

We're back (finally) with a bunch of travel related news that happened in the past handful of weeks. United Airlines has a new look, JFK Airport has an awesome looking new hotel and we talk about the worlds best airports for 2019! Plus, rats vs. squirrels. Listen:

Jake is back from Switzerland and very tired. He does his very best to stay awake and tell you about getting to and visiting Lausanne and hopping up to Paris. Meanwhile, Anthony asks YOU for advice on planning for Italy.

I whine about the misinformation spread in the wake of recent catastrophes involving the Boeing 737 Max 8...before adding speculation. Plus, A big benefit is leaving the American Express Platinum Card and the North side of Seattle gets a closer airport in news. No guest this week, but we update on the progress of our own upcoming trips. Anthony's frustrated by United Award availability and I'm an...

Laura Stylez is back to talk about her visit to Mexico City. The main event was all she had hoped for in Frida Kahlo's Blue House (La Casa Azul). Hear how she booked her way into the museum and the unexpected vibes that came from the experience. She also tells us great tales of a creepy stop along the canals of Xochimico and what NOT to wear to the strip club. In travel news, WestJet now flies ove...

We're all over the podcast map today. I tackle songwriting rules while trying and failing to plan my kid's birthday party. In news, we take on the demise of the Airbus 380, drunk passengers and cameras in your personal space on-board. Plus Ryan discovers a trip-planning site that we both seem to like (so far).

With so much to talk about we had to sort of force our way into the podcast room. Again, we're sans guest but I found some great places to talk about after my yearly trek to the New York Times Travel show. Plus, some really good news about an airport hotel that'll be a destination itself that's taking it's first reservation soon and a couple of big US airlines are getting new, tiny planes.

Rocking my sick voice, I tell you about my experience signing up for Clear and when I think it's a great deal. Plus, we found a great way to use your Amex airline reimbursement perk(that is, if you chose the right airline) via @monkeymiles blog. We also chat about the final air-related events leading up to the end of the US government shutdown. Then, I drone on about my trip to Florida with a grea...

We're all over the place with a new lounge at LAX, some new routes from BNA and what MIA is doing during the government shutdown. Plus, it just occurred to us to pick our favorite moments and places of 2018. Listen now!:

Get ready to hear Anthony get SO bored, he forgets there's a podcast happening. I maintain that he was missing out because there's news about #PumpRules star Brittany Taylor getting into a sticky situation aboard a Delta flight and I relay the news about a possible food discount for United Premier members. Plus, we lay out our own possible travel plans for 2019. Listen:

Headlines have bad news for economy flyers who like to choose their seat ahead of time and good news if you're taking the train to the airport in Paris. Plus, our pal Bryan Apple is back to tell us how he was able to make a solid vacation out of his recent visit to France amidst turmoil and tragedy in the region.

Rainbow Village may be the most Instagrammable spot in Taiwan. We chat about and point to something we read about it's artist and single inhabitant, Grandpa Rainbow. Plus United starts selling new Premium Plus seats on long-haul flights starting in March 2019 and new Centurion Loungs are coming! Plus, Jake details his 15 hour visit to Hong Kong for #platinumchallenge on United for 2018. Listen now...

Jake and Anthony talk about how music gives them the feels before talking in a disturbing manner about Delta's new face recognition technology and a popular nuclear tourist destination. Also, we'll chat about new gates opening at New York LaGuardia and preview Jake's 15 hour stop in Hong Kong.

We can't get enough Thailand. This pod, We get insider info from Thai Celebrity Hotelier Tu Issara and his take on the current state of Tourism in the country (particularly Phuket). Plus there's news! Boracay Island in the Philippines re-opens cleaner and quieter than before. An unusual but heroic good deed aboard a Philippines Airlines flight is praised by many...and us. Finally, we circle back h...

There's some travel news up front including a new Amex card for business that's somehow both awesome and lame. Later, Jake's list of between one and three things to do if you've got 10 minutes in Burlington,VT. Somehow, we then spiral into a couple of stories about confidence and how to lose it...fast.

It's the podcast's first birthday! Before we dive deep into Anthony's trip to Lisbon, there's a flashback to our first episode along with the usual travel news. Learn about how a small coastal town in France is storing it's wine before being grossed out about what a recent study shows about germs on planes. Plus, Delta's got good news for business class flyers. Listen now:

We chat about results of JetStar Airlines recent global passenger survey and loathe United in it's standing-firm on Basic Economy carry-on charges. Plus, we tell you how to buy some French property on the cheap.

If our click-bait title draws in tons of K-Pop fans, they'll learn about American Airlines new, more restrictive rebooking policy. Plus they'll know the top 2 cities to visit in the US in 2018 according to Conde Nast and discover a swanky new cocktail lounge inside an old airplane.

Recovering from a recent soccer injury, Anthony's cry for help isn't about physical pain. He's more upset about possibly having to drop 45k United miles to get back from Lisbon in October. Can we save him? Plus, Jake tells you about new legislation that could set standards for airplane seat size and space and a tiny town in Switzerland that might not be quiet for long. We made 30 podcasts!

Laura Stylez of the Improper Etiquette Podcast and Hot 97 morning show in NYC hangs with us! She talks about her recent hops to Phuket and Bangkok in Thailand and Ibiza, Spain. We also dive into parts of Mexico as she preps to visit Mexico City soon. I'll also dig into travel news and tell you who's got more fees and how to avoid them...the fees, I mean.