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Brian T. Coleman

The Journey is the Reward started out to be a show about obtaining 3 Million Mile status with United Airlines in less than 18 months. It was about the journey in achieving these miles and United 1K status for life. However, now that Brian has achieved the 3 Million Mile goal, in 13 months, the show has morphed a bit into a travel show. Sure, he is still documenting his quest for 4 Million Miles and lifetime Global Services status but he and Micah cover so much more. So come travel the world with

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00:58:48

Episode 117 : Interview With The Points Guy

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2025/10/20

Welcome to episode 117 of The Journey Is the Reward!We've got a full manifest for this episode. First up, we're taking on some listener feedback from Terrific Tanya. She's been listening to Chris Hutchins on the Tim Ferriss Show and says we're both right about points versus cash back. Sorry, Tanya, you can't be a straddler on this one! Just like you can't say you love both Airbus and Boeing equally, you've got to pick a side—Team Points or Team Cash Back.As always, our

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00:36:43

Episode 116 : Brian Gets to Interview Capt. Dana

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2025/10/06

Welcome to episode 116 of The Journey Is the Reward!We're cleared for takeoff on a great episode today. First, we're hitting the skies with some feedback from Listener Barbara. She’s asking about Clear Air Turbulence. She is also curious if Brian is ever concerned about it while he's busy socializing with the flight crew in the back of the plane.As always, our listeners are the real experts on this show, so keep those questions coming to: brian@TheJourneyIsTheReward.org.Then, Listener Lu wants to

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01:09:58

Episode 115 : Captain Armando And 100 Days

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2025/09/22

Welcome to episode 115 of The Journey Is the Reward!We're getting right to the main event today. There's no listener feedback on the flight plan for this episode, and for a good reason. We’ve got an extended interview with our guest, Captain Armando, and his First Officer that you won’t want to miss. But as always, we want to hear from you, so keep those questions coming to: brian@TheJourneyIsTheReward.org.We did, however, manage to squeeze in a quick flight-deck discussion. Our listener Lu wants to

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00:50:53

Episode 114 : Another Capt Dana Interview

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2025/09/08

Welcome to episode 114 of The Journey Is the Reward.We're cleared for a jam-packed flight today. First, we've got some listener feedback from Mike, who's got the scoop on a new bus service for getting into Manhattan from the three NYC airports. He’s giving us a new approach to ground transportation. Our listeners are the real experts on this crew.Next, Listener Jessie is asking about the real-world situation with the fire recovery in SoCal—it’s a topic the news has been ignoring. Brian is on the

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00:53:03

Episode 113 : An Audience with the Queen

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2025/08/25

Welcome to Episode 113 of The Journey Is the Reward! While our inbox might be empty, that's probably because we don't constantly remind you that you are the most vital part of this show! But hey, if you've got burning questions, insights, or just want to tell us how much you adore our dulcet tones, send them to ⁠brian@TheJourneyIsTheReward.org⁠. Micah and Brian are standing by, ready to answer all your queries. And if we've managed to ruffle your feathers, feel free to air your grievances

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00:46:55

Episode 112 : An Interview with Captain Al Evens

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2025/08/11

Welcome to Episode 112 of The Journey Is the Reward! This week, we're cleared for an eventful flight, featuring everything from passenger triumphs to professional pilot insights.First up, fasten your seatbelts for a trip report from listener Mark VanRamm. Despite hitting a bit of turbulence, Mark proves that a positive attitude is the best carry-on, navigating his travel woes with grace. We've all been there – sometimes the only thing we can control is our squawk code!Then, listener Lu sends

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00:55:46

Episode 111 : Talking 4 Million Miles With Fozz Mahmud

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2025/07/28

Welcome to Episode 111 of The Journey Is the Reward! On this week's show, we're absolutely thrilled to welcome a true titan of the skies, soon-to-be Lifetime Global Services member, Fozz Mahmud of the Dots, Lines, and Destinations podcast. This man has more air miles than a commercial airline, and we can't wait to pick his brain.But before we ascend to that altitude, we've got some essential pre-flight checks. First up, we're answering a question from Listener Francis, who's curious about navigating

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00:40:42

Episode 110 : A Conversation With Captain Stephen Ivey

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2025/07/14

Welcome to Episode 110 of The Journey Is the Reward! This week, Brian and Micah have a great show lined up for you, featuring an insightful interview Micah recorded with our good friend, Steven Ivey, a corporate pilot, plus a few other interesting tidbits.First up, Listener Sarah wrote in asking about the show’s updated introduction where Brian mentions flying over 6 million miles. She wants to know how that's possible when he is still just a bit over 3 million with United. And Brian is excited

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00:50:33

Episode 109: Eric Takes a Domestic Trip

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2025/06/30

Welcome to Episode 109 of The Journey Is The Reward! We are generally much less offended than our email inbox suggests! This week are thrilled to welcome back the cartographic genius himself, Eric the Mapmaker.But before we dive into Eric's latest adventures, we had to address a burning question from the email account – emphatically named Imreallyoffended@yahoo.com.Then, Listener Mike hit us up with a real puzzler about gifting flight crews, because apparently, Reddit has decided that kindness gets

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00:43:36

Episode 108: United Changes & Breeze Challenges

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2025/06/16

Welcome to Episode 108 of The Journey Is The Reward! This week, we're navigating some significant changes at United, shooting the Breeze with Micah, and as always, hearing from our incredible listeners.First up, Listener Melissa is asking for a much-anticipated health update from Micah – and yes, she might have playfully accused Brian of being a pain in Micah's butt! Plus, Micah continues to unpack the ever-popular packing segment with some invaluable additional advice.Listener Lu returns with

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01:03:33

Episode 107: Momma Coleman Returns to NJ

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2025/06/02

On Episode 107 of The Journey Is The Reward, we once again get to talk with Momma Coleman, thanks to the limo services provided by Chef Kathy. Sure, it doesn’t sound right at this point but it will make sense as you listen to the episode. But before we get to the main event, Listener Matt has a follow-on question to my packing skills.Listener Lu wants to know about the $100 hamburger, as it relates to flight. Although calling it a $300 hamburger is probably more accurate these days.Then it’s

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00:35:20

Episode 106 : Unpacking Travel Packing Tips

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2025/05/19

On Episode 106 of The Journey Is The Reward, our favorite aviation aficionados, Micah and Brian, are back, ready to pack for a trip and navigate the turbulent skies of memory lane. First up, we've got a burning question from Listener, Lu! Did Qatar handle the unfortunate dead passenger situation with the grace and dignity they should have or were there areas for improvement.Then, it's time for some serious travel talk! Micah, clearly envious of Brian's ninja-like packing skills, grills him on how he

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00:52:41

Episode 105 : Seattle BBQ? Not so fast.

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2025/05/05

On Episode 105 of The Journey Is The Reward, Prepare for liftoff! Your intrepid co-pilots, Brian and Micah, chart a course from the tarmac of Burbank to the stratosphere of Seattle. The mission of Brian? To attend the Seattle Aviation and Aerospace Bash, orchestrated by the stellar Isaac Alexander!But before achieving orbit, our flight crew tackles a query beamed in by Listener Lu. She wondered about a passenger who was confused about why airlines don’t fly in a straight line. Brian and Micah

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00:49:11

Episode 104 : Brian Finds Paradise... and Ukiah

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2025/04/21

Episode 104 of The Journey Is The Reward it’s time for a wild ride from pizza critiques to “Paradise” found! So buckle up, adventure junkies!First up, we're diving headfirst into the delicious drama of Listener Mark's pizza review. Turns out, Momma Coleman's taste buds were NOT impressed… for a second time. Ouch! Guess not all pies are created equal. Then, Micah drops a tech bombshell: the mythical 10-year AirTag battery! Will it survive the test of time? Brian's ready to put on his scientist hat

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00:57:49

Episode 103 : The Final Words On Points or Cash Back

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2025/04/07

The cash back vs points rollercoaster ride is coming to an end on Episode 103! Micah and Brian are joined again by the incredible Angie from the Award Travel 101 podcast for a deep dive into Brian's wallet! Angie is in agreement with Brian that points are much more valuable for people who travel over cash back. However, there are several places where Brian can improve his earning potential.In addition, Angie also goes over some tools that will help people find these incredible redemptions.The show

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00:52:56

Episode 102 : More On Points or Cash Back?

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2025/03/24

The rollercoaster ride on Episode 102 continues! Micah and Brian are joined again by the incredible Angie from the Award Travel 101 podcast for a deep dive into Micah’s wallet! No, she is not going to pick pocket him but go over his credit card strategy and make recommendations on how he can improve his walletSadly, this is no question from Listener Lu this week because we have so much to discuss with Micah’s walletFor the main segment of the show, Angie tries to get Micah to give up his cash back

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00:54:11

Episode 101 : Award Travel 101... Points or Cash Back?

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2025/03/10

Get ready for a rollercoaster ride on Episode 101! Micah and Brian are joined by the incredible Angie from the Award Travel 101 podcast for a deep dive into the travel hacking trenches!But hold on! Listener Lu’s epic question, demanding a look back at 100 shows – the biggest surprises, Brian's legendary journeys, the highs, the lows, and what they'd change – was just TOO juicy to rush! Consider it a cliffhanger, folks, because we're promising a dedicated, in-depth answer in a future episode. Trust

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00:39:07

Episode 100.5 : More Thanks and Gratitude

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2025/03/03

On episode 100.5, Micah and Brian continue to play a bunch of recordings and read some listener feedback in the form of congratulations on reaching our 100th episode. There were simply too many for the 100th show.Then we get to hear from my former co-worker, Robert as he has an interesting quesiton about status and benefits. We play a poem written by Listener Melissa.We hear from a Plane Crazy Down Under guy, Grant.Uli wites in with a very nice birthday wish for me and we hear from Listener Matt in

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00:50:39

Episode 100 : A Show of Thanks and Gratitude

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2025/02/24

On episode 100, Micah and Brian play a bunch of recordings and read some listener feedback in the form of congratulations on reaching our 100th episode.But first, we hear from Listener Lu as she wants to know about our thoughts on Shake Shack being served on some Delta Airlines flights. We keep the food conversation going with feedback from Mark van Raam as he provides more pizza suggestions in Largo FL.Then the good stuff starts as we hear from Chef Kathy, Pilot Pip, Eric the Map Maker, Listener

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00:39:05

Episode 99 : A Listener Question Show

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2025/02/10

On episode 99, Micah and Brian take the time to answer one listener question. Yes, it was that good of a question and it took us an entire show to answer it.But first, we hear from Listener Lu as she wants to know about our plans to visit with Steve and Grant in the Land Down Under from the podcast, Plane Crazy Down Under. We also provide the correct date for the Sydney Marathon, August 31st. And Brian gets to correct his math and clarify his pricing threshold for international upgrades. Then we

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