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Tales of a Travel Agent

Jake Cullum-Hollins & Becky Walker

🎧 Tales of a Travel Agent is your front-row ticket to the wild, hilarious, and heartwarming world of travel. Hosted by Jake Cullum-Hollins and Becky Walker, this podcast dives into the real-life stories of travel agents—the good, the bad, and the downright bizarre. From outrageous customer requests to unforgettable adventures, each episode offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the travel industry with plenty of laughs along the way. Whether you’re a seasoned agent, a travel enthusiast, or just

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48:33

Lets talk about NAKED people!

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2026/03/23

This week on Tales of a Travel Agent, Becky returns from an 11 day river cruise adventure with plenty to report. From unexpected luxury on board to the realities of “market research” eating, the pair dive into the highs, the hilarity and the questionable calories of life on the water.But it would not be this podcast without the conversation taking a sharp turn into the bizarre. Becky brings an update on the world of swinging cruises (yes, they exist and yes, they are sold out for years), which

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43:08

We have to talk about IT!

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2026/03/16

In this episode of Tales of a Travel Agent, Jake and Becky dive straight into the biggest topic shaking the industry right now: the disruption in the UAE and the ripple effects it’s had across bookings, customers and travel agents everywhere. From crisis managing stranded clients to the real risks of dynamic packaging, it’s an honest look at what happens when things go wrong in travel.Along the way there are plenty of rants, a few laughs and some brutally honest industry truths.In this

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44:09

I am so shit at this sort of stuff

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2026/03/09

This week on Tales of a Travel Agent, we prove once again that we’re absolutely elite at travel… and absolutely useless at everything else.From polyphonic ringtones and Woolworths pick ‘n’ mix nostalgia to £70 cinema trips and the death of February sales, we’re asking the big questions… is January actually 5,000 days long? And why did February just quietly pack up and leave?We dive into the industry chatter about “February being the new January” (spoiler: it wasn’t), the pressure of peak season, and

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43:07

I didn't choose to have a break from the podcast

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2026/03/02

After a rogue technical glitch (Jake’s fault, obviously), we’re back — and this one is chaos in the best way.This week on Tales of a Travel Agent 🎙️:❄️ Ski school wins, heli-ski delusions & why white ski suits are a terrible idea 🛫 Absolute airport carnage at Bristol and Verona (including being LAST called onto the plane 😳) 🚨 Border control shambles and why you should always go through early 📦 Why travel agents are impeccable for clients… and chaotic for themselves 🥊 Becky’s upcoming

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43:19

We don't need price parity

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2026/02/16

🎙️ This week on Tales of a Travel Agent…From dating disasters and stalker stories to birthday surprises and skiing dreams, Jake and Becky are back with chaos, confessions, and zero filter 😅They dive into the real truth about price parity, why travel agents are sick of working for pennies, and how the industry needs to change the way it sells travel 💸✈️Expect brutal honesty, industry tea, and the kind of conversations every travel agent has had but rarely says out loud…If you’ve ever wondered why

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42:48

It's not my fault you're boring

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2026/02/09

In this episode, Jake and Becky dive into chaos, confessions, and a surprisingly musical moment from one very talented listener.From podcast jingles that nearly end friendships, to dating app dilemmas, boxing nerves, and prize draw drama at travel events, this episode is packed with unfiltered opinions and classic Tales of a Travel Agent energy.Expect discussions about:✈️ Listener-created podcast jingles (and the battle over who really runs the show)🥊 Becky’s terrifying boxing match training and

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43:19

January was a long year!

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2026/02/02

January might be over, but not before Becky and Jake geteverythingoff their chests. From why January feels approximately 5,000 days long, to reality TV near-misses, surprise trips to Madrid, and the unnecessary early return of Mini Eggs — nothing is safe.This episode covers alot:Becky’s very random (and very boujee) last-minute trip to MadridJake’s questionable logic when applying for reality TV showsA full Facebook clear-out and why most people are doing social media wrongRyanair Tweets return

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43:39

As an Iceberologist

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2026/01/26

🎙️ This week on Tales of a Travel Agent…Jake and Becky are deep in Peaks chaos and feeling everything that comes with it — the bookings, the burnout, the pressure, the incentives, and the stats obsession that comes with January in travel.From debating whether Peaks really matters anymore, to agents discounting holidays just to hit targets, the pair unpack the real impact of Peaks on homeworkers, retail agents and agency owners alike — and whether all those £5 vouchers are actually worth it.Along

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43:49

It will change your life!

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2026/01/19

t’s just Jake and Becky this week, no guests, no plan… and absolutely no filter.From January burnout, insane workloads and sleep deprivation, to the things travel agentsactuallysacrifice behind the scenes, this episode is a brutally honest look at life in the industry when peak season hits hard.Becky reflects on the opportunities she’s missed from years of being constantly on the move, Jake talks visibility, supplier relationships and why shouting loud actually matters, and somehow the conversation

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43:22

When are you getting a real job?

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2026/01/12

In this deeply personal and powerful episode of Tales of a Travel Agent, Becky finally tells her story.From being bullied at school, to becoming a senior librarian nerd, to living and working in eight different countries, Becky opens up about a decade spent as a professional nanny for high-profile families, travelling the world, living a life most people never see… and constantly being asked “when are you going to get a real job?”She shares what it’s really like working 24/7, the emotional toll of

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57:09

Have you ever seen a penguin mate?

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2026/01/05

We’re kicking off the new year by heading to the coldest, wildest corners of the planet as we’re joined by Akvile, co-founder of the Expedition Cruise Network, to talk all things expedition cruising.From her unexpected start in the travel industry to spending a decade at Silversea, Akvile shares how expedition cruising went from a niche product to one of the fastest-growing sectors in travel — and why Antarctica remains the ultimate bucket-list destination.We chat about what really defines an

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52:59

Shall we be friends in real life?

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2025/12/29

From Antarctica to Mexico, Becky and Jake catch up on two very different trips — one involving icebergs, penguins, polar plunges and a life-changing expedition, the other featuring sunshine, butlers and all-inclusive luxury. Becky shares why Antarctica completely blew her mind (and mildly traumatised her), while Jake explains how Mexico has officially ruined normal holidays for him. Along the way, they talk about unexpected friendships formed on FAM trips, the moment you realise a travel connection

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41:21

Merry Bexmas!

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2025/12/22

It’s the most wonderful (and chaotic) time of the year, because Becky’s birthday and Christmas collide into one glorious celebration. In this very special episode, Jake turns the mic firmly onto Becky as they celebrate all things Bex – whether she likes it or not.Expect birthday messages, questionable gifts (including a Grow Your Own Boyfriend), a quiz designed to humble even the most confident travel pro, and plenty of laughs along the way. The pair dive into solo travel, dating disasters, free

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36:13

Who's your mummy?

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2025/12/15

n this episode, Becky and Jake catch up on December life, the quiet weeks before peaks, and plans for their upcoming consumer travel show. They read a new listener email that sparks the idea of a “Becky vs Jake” itinerary challenge — and put out a call for any suppliers brave enough to host it.Becky talks through her recent trip to Egypt, including visiting the pyramids, exploring Cairo, and what it’s really like going inside the ancient tombs. Jake shares a few customer stories from the week, and

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58:38

Gossiping about Travel

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2025/12/08

This week, we’re joined by Bruce from Travel Gossip. We dive into how a tiny Facebook group became one of the most chaotic, powerful and downright addictive corners of the travel industry. From fam trip scandals to keyboard warriors, from award nights to who’s on the amber list… we get into it all.We play This or That, talk about what really happens behind the scenes of the trade, and Bruce faces Becky’s quiz based entirely on Travel Gossip’s own headlines. (Spoiler: it goes about as well as you’d

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33:18

Holidays are coming

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2025/12/01

It’s the 1st of December, and Becky and Jake are getting festive—well, sort of. From the realities of being a travel agent during the quiet pre-Christmas lull to budgeting tips (and confessions of blowing it all), this episode dives into the highs and lows of the holiday season.Jake reveals why big ship cruising just isn’t for him, Becky shares a wild story from her days cliff jumping with strangers in Australia, and the pair swap restaurant disasters, book recommendations, and TV obsessions

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38:32

Agony Aunts

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2025/11/24

This week, Becky and Jake are back with another hilarious mix of travel tales, rants, and revelations! Becky kicks things off with her latest book obsession before the pair dive into flight frustrations — from kids without headphones to people yanking on the seat in front. Jake shares a side-splitting story about accidentally smuggling a tin of beans through airport security, and Becky reveals how she managed to lose not one but two pairs of Gucci sunglasses (and an AirPod!) on her travels.The duo

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36:59

The Becky Show

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2025/11/17

Becky and Jake are back with another laugh-out-loud episode of The Becky Show, diving headfirst into the realities of expat life and what it’s really like living abroad. From dodgy drama teachers to expat horror stories, the duo share personal tales, play an airport code guessing game, and swap mind-bending travel trivia.Expect chaos, candid confessions, and some truly wild stories—from hostel life in Cuba to conversations with locals in Vietnam. Plus, find out which city has more canals than Venice

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53:16

Adventure is out there

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2025/11/10

In this week’s episode of Tales of a Travel Agent, Jake and Becky are joined by the incredible Claire Brighton, Head of the Association of Touring and Adventure Suppliers (ATAS). Known as the “Queen of Adventure Travel,” Claire shares her fascinating journey from failing her A-levels to leading one of travel’s most exciting sectors.The trio dive into everything from the growth of touring and adventure holidays to why travel agents shouldn’t be afraid of selling them. Expect laughs, insider industry

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38:08

Pure Filth

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2025/11/03

This one lives up to the name. Jake and Becky kick off with a hotel horror that turns from sleepless night to full-blown x-rated chaos before diving into travel agent life — from refund nightmares and quoting tools to the hidden costs of subscriptions. Expect rants, revelations, and way too many jokes about nuts. Oh, and a wild uni trip story that proves Becky’s lived about nine lives. It’s explicit, unfiltered, and absolutely hilarious — welcome to Pure Filth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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