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The Daily Cruise and Travel News "Podcast" with Tom Drake

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After almost 30 years of performing stand-up comedy on cruise ships worldwide, Tom Drake has seen everything, done everything, and so now he knows everything! That is why he is called the "Guru of the Seas." His podcast, which delivers all of the day"s cruise and travel news, can be heard every Monday through Friday, as Tom says, wherever people "pod their cast." Offering an "unfiltered view" of the cruise and travel industry, Tom delivers the news and then gives his opinion on what

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36:02

Ocr. 27, 2025 Carnival will offer more cruises...

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2025/10/27

Show us the money! Dubrovnik vites to keep cruise ship fees through 2027! Virgin changes the name of 14 itineraries to make it less confusing for its sailors! Dieticians say to feel better when flying, put some nut butter on your banana! Are you worried that you will leave your passport in the safe? Put your shoe in with it!

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Oct. 24, 2025 Lipstick on a Pig. Amerian Airlines...

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2025/10/24

The Guru wonders which cruise line is the best for Seniors!Who was Billy Bishop, and where is this airport? Southwest going across the pond? Why? Norwegian Epic rescues 67 refugees on a sailboat and misses their call to Santorini!

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34:20

Oct 23, 2025 According to beach.com, the best beach...

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2025/10/23

Explora III will now have a five-day shakedown cruise ahead of its inaugural. The Guru is not a fan! Stargazing and doing things in the dark are the latest "new" thing in cruising! Some Carnival guests want jeans banned from the line. Really? Carnival? Vancouver had record cruise ship guests again in 2025!

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35:53

Oct. 22, 205 A faulty intercom causes a Skywest pilot...

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2025/10/22

The Port of Seattle has a record season doing it right!A United Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing after striking an object, which they think was a weather balloon. Wyndham Resorts wants to reach into your pocket for a $95 subscription fee to receive benefits you should probably get for free. Grok says that this podcast is not malicious!!

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36:52

Oct. 21, 2025 China's new ship fees would have cost...

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2025/10/21

Cruise ship visits to Iceland in 2027 are down by 50% due to new fees! American Airlines' new AI tool for customers is as accurate as their flight times! A AAA report says that 21 million Americans will cruise this year. That's three streets in the Bronx! Destination DC says that the Nation's Capital is open despite the shutdown. Come visit the circus!

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51:36

Oct. 20, 2025 Virgin Voyages is still chasing that...

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2025/10/20

The Guru talks to the author of "More Parts Than a Chicken Nugget". Why do people remove gratuities on a ship? The Guru has a theory? Oceania Alurra is staying in Europe in 2027-2028! CLIA released encouraging numbers about the cruise industry!

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40:38

Oct 17, 2025 Villa Vie continues to have puff pieces...

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2025/10/17

The Houthis mourn the death of one of their leaders! One down!Nobocy hits a resort in Corfu, but management doesn't care! Carnival Corporation is ahead of schedule to help save the planet, but nobody cares! Sorry, but you won't see the Guru on an expedition cruise!

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34:42

Oct. 16, 2025 Las Palmas gets a new terminal,...

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2025/10/16

Carnival Ambassador explains about stuff left behind! Will there someday be a charge to get it back? Las Palmas is welcoming more cruise ships! That's different! Is AT&T so desperate that they send people door-to-door now? Southwest's new seats have cup holders on either side! Very progressive!

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35:40

Oct. 15, 2025 West Jet will now charge extra for...

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2025/10/15

The A&K Jet trips are eye-opening for people who are seriously bored! Air Canada is now giving free beer and wine to guests in economy! Good idea! GM lost 1.6 billion peddling electric cars! Experts think the Houthis will not stop being annoying!

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37:24

Oct. 14, 2025 Let's pray for peace in the Middle East!

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2025/10/14

Spirit Airlines gets $475 million to stay in business, and the Guru thinks they will! California slaps down the car rental business, and the Guru likes it! Sometimes, Clear is clearly not faster than TSA Pre! Oceania Alurra will have six Godparents, and they can all cook!

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38:06

Oct. 13, 2025 The Noreaster forces ships to stay in...

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2025/10/13

Travel experts say flip-flops are not safe to wear on planes! Has this daily podcast generated 19 million downloads? SoundStack says yes! Crescent Seas has unveiled what life on board the Crescent Seas Navigator will look like! Disney will be paying more for a better spot to drop anchor when in Catalina!

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38:47

Oct. 11, 2025 The First Episode of The "Guru Learns".

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2025/10/11

In this first episode of an interview series titled "The Guru Learns," Tom interviews Thomas Danaher, who has spent his entire life developing and marketing sheets.Let's be honest, most men know nothing about Sheets. Especially the Guru. This is an interesting, informative, and fun sit-down with the man we call Mr. Sheets.

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39:33

Oct. 11, 2025 The DOT bans Chinese airlines from...

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2025/10/11

Some Reddit posters object to a Carnival guest putting her rollaway bed on the balcony! Some Royal Caribbean guests are unhappy about the Star's new two-level casino! The Godmother of the Emerald Astta is a travel advisor. Could the Guru be next? Will the Houthis stop their nonsense since there is a peace agreement? Guru doubts it!

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Oct. 10,2025 Do you go on a cruise to create your own...

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2025/10/10

Azamara is still giving events away! But for how long? Delta is adding even more money-making premium seats! An underage couple from Canada finds guardians on Facebook so they can cruise! Some travel advisors claim travel is down, but the cruise industry is setting records!

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36:18

Oct. 9, 2025 Wyndham is rolling out another hotel...

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2025/10/09

Jacques Pepin welcomes Jacques back to Oceania Alurra! The Guru can help you get to see Alan Jackson's last concert! The New Buffett Boat will have a massive 5 o'clock somewhere bar! Dazzler Select by Wyndham sounds like a bunch of cheap motels with a new coat of paint!

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36:36

Oct. 8, 2025 Oceania Riviera strikes pier in Japan...

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2025/10/08

Something the Guru would never do! Volcanao boarding in Nicaragua! The Hapless Houthis take more UN workers hostage! US airports report delays caused by air traffic controllers calling out sick! The US Travel Association is whining again about reduced travel to the U.S.

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Oct. 7, 2025 A Carnival guest is banned for life for...

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2025/10/07

The seven days on Crystal Serenity are over! Time for recovery! The Guru has a great deal on a four-day cruise on Crystal! Air Traffic Controllers are suddenly sicker than the politicians in Washington, DC. Royal Caribbean never stops trying to improve its upcharges on the ship!

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39:47

Oct. 6, 2025. The Guru tells you why the hotel...

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2025/10/06

Norwegian joins other cruise lines, adding extra fees! One Carnival guest is furious that he has to pre-pay for specialty restaurants. Suck it up, buttercup. The Houthis continue to attack Israel. A dumb move, and no one seems to care! Guest on the Royal Caribbean ship helped her daughter locate her parents, who weren't missing!

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Oct. 3, 2025 The Government shutdown should not...

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2025/10/03

The French go on strike, causing the closing of the Eiffel Tower!The Guru weighs in on cheap hotels! One guest who contracted Norovirus on a ship now understands why it's essential to wash your hands! The Dutch now want sanctions on the Houthis! MSC takes delivery of cutlery wrapping machines. Servers are happy!

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Oct. 2, 2025 Holland America will have a float in the...

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2025/10/02

A recent claim that the UAE is the second-best spot for expats! The Guru disagrees! The Best a Sea Tours group on Crystal Serenity raced about dinner in the Vintage Room! A cruise guest entering Canada forgot to mention that he was carrying $ 23,000 in cash. 1K later, he got his money back. Houthis are imposing sanctions on major US oil companies. Duck!

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