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Churn and Burn

A podcast delving into maximizing miles and points redemptions for international travel. We do trip reports, flight reviews, and hotel reviews, all bookable via miles and points! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churnandburnpodcast/

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01:25:36

Paul's Big Trip to New Zealand and Talk of Airline...

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2026/04/16

Paul gives Churn and Burn its first ever New Zealand trip report, and we discuss recent (and potential) airline mergers abound. https://www.instagram.com/churnandburnpodcast

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00:59:40

Guest Trip: Park Hyatt Niseko and JAL First and...

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2026/03/21

Thomas rejoins the show to give his full review of the Park Hyatt Niseko from a skiers perspective. We debate the grail status of JAL First and Business class as industry leading products. We also discuss the recent trend of US Airlines shifting their award programs to become more credit card focused and what the future landscape looks like after united revamped their credit card and award program in that same vein.

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01:11:10

From Etihad Apartments to Baghdad and Kyrgyzstan: My...

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2026/02/27

I'm joined by Branden and Brian, who have returned from an absolutely amazing trip to Kurdistan, Iraq, Kazakhstan and finally Kyrgyzstan. This is one guest trip you CANNOT miss. https://www.instagram.com/churnandburnpodcast

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00:19:02

Can I subsidize Disney Annual Passes entirely with...

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2026/02/14

On this episode, I lay out my 2026 plan to erase 100% of the fees attached to Disney World annual passes, included all hotel, flight, and even rental car costs. I also give a short "state of the podcast" explaining why I rarely discuss anything outside of award travel and what I think is the role of the average churning podcast after everything that transpired last year.https://www.instagram.com/churnandburnpodcast

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00:53:57

Justin Vacula's 8 Comped Cruises of 2025

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2026/02/03

I interview Justin about the 8 comped cruises he took in 2025 and how people can try to replicate what he did for themselves. We also play a game of "Roast it or Toast it" with the new Bilt card rollout, and Justin tries to convince me to go on the Dave Ramsey Cruise in 2026. Will I take my first "baby steps" into Dave's open arms, or will I turn heel and run into a portal straight to hell?!

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01:13:35

End of Year Recap and 2026 Predictions with Branden...

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2026/01/04

We revisit the absolute quagmire that was 2025 in points and miles and share our hopes and predictions for 2026. We also hear from several of last year's guests about what they see on the horizon next year.

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00:29:47

"iprefer" Not to Lose All my Thank You Points, Thank...

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2025/12/18

I do a deep dive into the "iprefer" hotel program and why I think it's an underrated destination for Citi TYP transfers over cashing out or American Airlines. Sometimes the value is sitting right under your nose! I also review the Haven Riviera Cancun All Inclusive resort and explain why I've ditched Hyatt All Inclusives in favor of going back.

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00:53:48

"Guess The Devaluation" Halloween Spooktacular with...

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2025/10/29

Susan and I play a spooky game of Guess The Deval, where we place our bets on Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt and IHG and what some of these hotels used to cost 10 years ago versus today. Which programs have had a visit from the points reaper and which ones are more treat than trick after 10 years of slow devaluations??? We find out together. The answers may surprise and scare you!Find me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/churnandburnpodcast/

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00:57:01

Paris Olympics on Points and American Flagship First...

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2025/10/06

Danielle explains how she got to Paris for the 2024 Olympics in Air France Business class, along with a couple of A list celebs. She also reviews the elusive American Airlines Flagship First seat and the AA Chelsea Lounge at JFK!

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00:39:40

Rambi: The guest with over 10 Waldorfs, 10 Conrads,...

Churn and Burn ·

2025/09/26

Rambi joins me to discuss some of his favorite luxury Hilton properties and even a few Park Hyatts. Rambi has visited many of the most sought after Waldorfs and Conrads on earth....and he has hot takes about all of them.Follow Rambi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelhackeruniversity/Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/churnandburnpodcast/

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00:51:37

Underrated Citi Transfers and "Guess the Deval" with...

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2025/09/14

It's a "points potpourri" when me and Branden run through a gauntlet of various topics, including some underrated Citi partners and a Hilton "guess the devaluation" game where Branden has to guess how much those Hilton Pesos have plummeted after 10 years. Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/churnandburnpodcast/

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01:21:18

Bougie Triangle 2.0: Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar...

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2025/08/21

We're joined again by Paul, who just came back from the most luxurious itinerary ever attempted on the pod. He not only gives us full reviews of Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar first class, but he reviews countless lounges in all of their various hub airports. Join us as we finally answer the age old question: "Just how many times CAN you shower on a plane in one week?!"Find Paul: https://emptynestermiles.comFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churnandburnpodcast/

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01:20:05

Florence, Rome, Athens and the award deals that got...

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2025/08/14

Matt reviews Emirates First class, The Grand Hyatt Athens, Waldorf Astoria Rome, and Il Tournabuoni in Florence. He also details how he saved his flight home from becoming nearly disastrous after another classic Air France worker's strike. We start the episode off by reminiscing about deals gone by that we wish we had hit harder, faster, better, stronger.

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00:39:24

Japan July Pt. 3 with Singapore First Class and...

Churn and Burn ·

2025/07/25

I kick off my solo trip review with Singapore 777 first class and the Conrad Tokyo. Also, a bonus review of the Huntington Beach Hyatt Regency!

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00:54:35

Japan July Pt. 2 with Thomas and his amazing Tour De...

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2025/07/20

Thomas joins the show to give his OWN take on Japan airlines First class and Singapore First class as well as give his full reviews of the Park Hyatt Kyoto, Hyatt Place Kyoto, Hyatt Regency Kyoto, Hyatt House Shibuya, Caption Osaka, and Andaz Tokyo. Any Hyatt Hoarder planning a Japan trip can't miss this one.

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01:04:54

Japan July Pt. 1 With Justin

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2025/07/07

We kick off a month of Japan trips with Justin from Award Travel 101, who details his spectacular trip for three to Tokyo, including: Japan Airlines First and business class, Grand Hyatt Tokyo, and Andaz Tokyo!

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00:16:06

How Points and Miles saved my Spring Break, and a...

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2025/06/03

When my plans to spend five nights at the South Bank SLH in Turks and Caicos fell apart within minutes, some quick thinking and creative reward redemptions saved me from near catastrophe.

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00:58:56

Underrated Award Tools with Julian from Pointspath

Churn and Burn ·

2025/04/27

Julian discusses some of the most unknown and underrated award tools you've never heard of like: gondola.ai, MaxFHR.com, and suiteness.com. He also discusses his own tool, Pointspath, which is a unique way to see award space while searching around on Google Flights: pointspath.comIf you want to support the show, feel free to use my credit card referral links in the google doc below: https://tinyurl.com/bdezz6fnFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churnandburnpodcast/

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01:01:37

A Hyatt All Inclusive Grand Slam with Justin from...

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2025/04/18

Justin recaps his grand tour of several high end Hyatt all inclusive resorts and we rank them in order from best to worst. We also discuss strategies for leveraging Globalist status at a Hyatt All Inclusive where benefits can be elusive!

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01:05:40

Cathay First Class vs Q Suites and a "Bali Triple...

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2025/03/20

Paul compares the older but still amazing Cathay First Class to the alleged "world's best business class" seats on Qatar. We also get an in depth review of the Andaz Bali, SLH Viceroy Bali, and the Alila Uluwatu.

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