The Podcastaways

This week the forever golden crew talk go over the recent changes to Carnival Ships and the new 10 minute wait for ordering drinks. We also discuss the latest cruise news and changes in the industry.

This week on The Podcastaways , Thomas Kennedy and Jennifer Rowell take over the bridge while Trevor coughs quietly in a corner somewhere on land. In this episode they dig into: Thanksgiving plans on land and at sea Carnival’s runaway lifeboat that broke free in port The latest round of possible overboard situations making headlines Princess Cruises’ new “Voice of the Ocean” karaoke competition, c...

Jenn spent most of the episode completely frozen, but luckily the Golden Boys stepped up and carried this week’s show like true Podcastaway heroes. We dive into a heavy news cycle: the FBI investigation into the tragic death of an 18-year-old aboard the Carnival Horizon and the chaotic capsizing of a Dominican Republic excursion boat that left fifty cruise passengers swimming for safety. From ther...

This week on The Podcastaways , The Golden crew dive into another round of unbelievable cruise chaos. First up, an Australian expedition ship somehow forgets one of its passengers—an 80-year-old woman left behind on a Great Barrier Reef island. Then, the Norwegian Epic detours mid-voyage to save 63 migrants adrift in the Mediterranean. From heroes to heartbreak, we’re covering it all. Things take...

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This Week the Golden Crew Trevor, Jenn and Thomas (Who else?) talk about all things cruising this week. Thomas Kenney's ducky idea makes I across the desk of John Heald and we discuss discuss how it's the best idea we have ever put together.

This week the golden crew discuss what's going on in the cruising world, including several people rescued by a cruise ship, main dining charges stacking up and much more!

When Jenn can't make the show, Trevor's AI skills (or lack thereof) take center stage! Join Trevor and Tom as they dive into wild cruise news including a passenger stuck in a waterslide over the ocean, 17 cars stolen from a "secure" Southampton cruise parking lot, and the viral story of a woman who disappeared in Bonaire (spoiler: she left a note!). Plus, they discuss the heated Reddit debate abou...

The Golden Crew is back with wild cruise stories you won't believe! Trevor, Tom, and Jenn dive into a shocking GoFundMe scam where a woman stole $37,000 meant for her cousin's medical bills to fund a Carnival cruise. Plus, we break down the major changes to Carnival's loyalty program (spoiler: Tom and Trevor are "Golden Boys" forever), discuss a Royal Caribbean fight that made the captain turn the...

The Golden Crew is back with cruise chaos stories that'll make you double-check your boarding time! Trevor, Tom, and Jenn discuss parents who missed their ship's departure (and blamed their kid), a man who jumped overboard with $14,000 to dodge customs, and a gift card fraud scheme gone wrong. Plus, we cover Princess Cruises' controversial new tattoo policy, Carnival's bizarre sunscreen-flavored i...

The Golden Crew is back with Trevor, Tom, and Jenn sharing their must-have cruise essentials! In this episode, we dive into the top 10 things you absolutely can't cruise without - from the obvious (travel documents) to the sneaky clever (hotel key cards for keeping your lights on). Plus, we've got cruise news including kayakers trying to stop a ship in Rotterdam, Icon of the Seas' wate...

Trevor, Tom, and Jenn navigate through heavy seas this week, starting with the tragic news from Celebration Key before tracking Hurricane Erin's impact on East Coast cruising. The crew celebrates astronaut Kelly Gerardi becoming Star of the Seas' godmother, debates the pronunciation of MSC Meraviglia (spoiler: they Google it), and somehow ends up discussing the logistics of nude cruises. P...

This week Trevor, Tom, and Jenn navigate through choppy waters of cruise news! We're discussing Carnival's big moves with the Mardi Gras switching to shorter Bahamas runs from Port Canaveral in 2027, plus exciting details about the new Carnival Jubilee's music-inspired zones. Find out why Diana Ross backed out of being Star of the Seas' godmother with just days to spare, and how Tr...

The Golden Crew is dreaming beyond Carnival! Join Trevor, Tom, and Jenn as they share which cruise lines are on their bucket lists (spoiler: Tom wants to try the Scientology ship for the "experience"). This week: Trevor's declining a bad book deal to self-publish his hockey romance "Second Shot," Tom's convinced he's been kicked out of the group chat (he hasn't)...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Podcastaways! (Yes, we changed our name, but we're still the same chaotic crew you know and love.) Join Trevor, Tom, and Jenn as she returns from her Hawaiian adventure with tales of tubing through ancient canals and sleeping in her garage after being locked out at midnight. This week: We analyze the viral video of someone attempting a handstand at an infini...

Big changes are coming to the Golden Crew! Join Trevor, Tom, and Jenn as they make a major announcement about the future of the podcast (hint: we're broadening our horizons beyond just Carnival). This week: We review the decidedly un-Bahamian food options at Celebration Key (donuts and sushi, anyone?), share the miraculous Disney cruise rescue story where a 5-year-old and her dad both survived...

Happy 4th of July from the Golden Crew! Join Trevor, Tom, and Jen for a special holiday episode as they celebrate America's birthday (recorded totally on July 4th, we swear). This week: We discuss our exciting poop cruise documentary watch party plans, share the miraculous Disney cruise rescue story of a 5-year-old who went overboard (spoiler: Disney magic saved the day!), and debunk the outra...

The Golden Crew has reached the acceptance stage! Join Trevor, Tom, and Jen as they move past their VIFP grief and embrace the chaos. This week: We discover Tom's bandmate doesn't know who Jimmy Buffett is (Gen X parents have failed!), plan an epic watch-along party for Netflix's Carnival Triumph "poop cruise" documentary, and tease mysterious changes coming to the show in Au...

The Golden Crew faces their darkest hour as Carnival drops a bombshell announcement about major changes to the VIFP loyalty program! Join Trevor, Tom, and Jenn as they navigate the five stages of grief over the new points and stars system that's replacing the beloved days-based program. In this emotional rollercoaster of an episode, we break down what spending $18,000 might get you (spoiler: m...

The Golden Crew is back! Fresh off his Alaskan adventure, Trevor joins Tom and Jenn to discuss the latest cruise happenings. This week: Carnival cracks down on social media rule-breakers (mess around and find out!), the newly upgraded Carnival Valor emerges from dry dock with exciting new features, and we dive into the art of being a pier runner spectator. Plus, Trevor shares his genius platinum p...

Pack your parkas, Pod Castaways! Trevor's back from the Last Frontier with tales from FGC #3 aboard the Carnival Luminosa. Join Trevor and Tom as they dive into all the Alaskan adventures, from getting uncomfortably close to whales (20 feet!) to discovering that OG Carnival burgers might just be better than Guy's (controversial, we know). Trevor breaks down the Luminosa's unique Spirit/Vista hybri...

Trevor, Tom, and Jenn are back with a jam-packed episode diving into Carnival’s newest hot topic—Celebration Key! 🌴 From environmental efforts to economic impacts, they break down everything Carnival is doing (and maybe not doing 👀) to prep this private paradise. Plus, Trevor makes a case for runway videos at sea, Tom relives a hilarious elevator encounter, and Trevor gets called out for his edi...

With Jenn MIA (because somebody forgot where her priorities lie), Tom and Trevor go rogue in this unfiltered, one-take wonder. From Carnival scrapping physical shore excursion tickets to the debut of limited-edition Jack Daniels bottles onboard, they dive into the latest cruise news with sarcasm, heart, and a healthy dose of tech nostalgia. Throw in some SpeakPipe shoutouts (toilet flush talk incl...

In this wild ride of an episode, the Podcastaways crew dives into powdered alcohol smuggling attempts, haunted Long Beach ports, overpriced cruise add-ons, and whether Dog the Bounty Hunter is lurking in Hawaii. Jen leads the charge, Trevor tries to get scattered at sea (unceremoniously), and Kennedy’s Roomba collection grows dangerously sentient. Also: do you really need travel insurance? Tune in...

Today, The Golden Crew sets sail into the art (and chaos) of cruise packing! Trevor, Jenn, and Tom break down must-have items for first-time cruisers, from formalwear hacks to laundry service secrets. We swap hilarious travel mishaps, reveal unexpected cruise essentials (yes, even poopouri makes the list), and share why overpacking is the silent villain of every seven-day trip. Plus, we tackle an...