This week on the show, we get to know co-host Kyle Potter a little better as Gunnar grills him on everything from his failed attempt at becoming an Uber driver that ultimately brought him to Thrifty Traveler, his punk/hardcore touring band days, to covering state politics as a journalist for the Associated Press (Kyle contains multitudes…). Plus, we talk about some sizzling transfer bonuses and help a listener decide if she should transfer points to Emirates speculatively. Watch us on YouTube!(00:00) - Who won our big airline mileage program draft?!(02:20) - Something Hot: A trio of transfer bonuses (including a sneaky great one from Qantas)(08:20) - Something Cold: The best credit card bonus offer we’ve ever seen is almost gone(10:40) - A word from Thrifty Traveler Premium - use promo code TTPOD to save even more!(12:25) - The Extra Mile: Going deep with Kyle Potter(13:15) - How Kyle went from covering politics to getting snubbed as an Uber driver(25:55) - Quick Hitters: Kyle on his touring punk/hardcore band, his best MSP Airport hack, hist next trip, the worst flight of his life, his dog Mikka, and more. (34:50) - Listener Question: “Should I speculatively transfer points to Emirates?”(37:30) - Gunnar On the Spot: 2 truths and a lie about KyleProduced by Gunnar Olson & Long TranEdited by David StruttShow music: “All That” by Benjamin Tissot Support the show by leaving us a rating and a review wherever you get your podcasts! Have a question you want answered on-air or an idea for the show? Let us know at [email protected] 20% off your first year of cheap flights and points and miles deals with Thrifty Traveler Premium - use promo code TTPOD to save even more!See what we’re all about at https://thriftytraveler.com - or subscribe to our free weekly points and miles newsletter, The Extra Mile!Follow us on…InstagramYouTubeFacebookBluesky Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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