Ric Elias, the CEO and co-founder of Red Ventures, is a survivor of the “The Miracle on the Hudson.” He joins Talking Points to share how this near-death experience has shaped the way he runs his business, his role as a father, and his life philosophy. He is also a Puerto Rican native and explains RV’s Forward787 program, an initiative that will bring talent and resources back to the island in a post Hurricane Maria reality. Related: Ted Talk: 3 Things I learned While My Plane Crashed 3 Things w...
Sep 04, 2019•24 min
American Express CMO, Elizabeth Rutledge, joins Brian Kelly on Talking Points. In her 25-plus years with the company, Rutledge has overseen the beloved Platinum and Gold cards, the message behind the brand's M.O., "Powerful Backing." Brian and Elizabeth discuss how Amex is committed to social impact, community building and fostering the next generation...and the story behind their collaboration with Lin-Manuel Miranda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 28, 2019•24 min
This week, join Talking Points on a trip over to Chase’s flagship branch in New York City. JP Morgan’s head of branch banking and wealth management, Pam Codispoti led a conversation with Brian Kelly to find out how he earns and redeems his Ultimate Rewards, and Brian shares tips for those looking to do the same. You’ll also hear a bit about how The Points Guy got its start, TPG's favorite redemption and advice for separating personal and business spend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Aug 21, 2019•35 min
Tune in for a credit card low-down with TPG 's credit card editor Benét Wilson. Wilson's an AvGeek at heart, but she's also a credit card warrior. She explains everything from building your credit and avoiding FAKO scores to choosing the right premium rewards card and identifying the most valuable sign-up bonuses. Plus, she even throws in what she thinks is the number one underdog card. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 14, 2019•38 min
Meyer details his quest to eliminate tipping — at his own restaurants and beyond, explains how travel influences his "Enlightened Hospitality" M.O., and evaluates the role of technology in the ever-evolving global dining world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 07, 2019•33 min
Brian welcomes Richard Kerr as the latest full-time addition to the TPG team. You'll learn all about his new role at The Points Guy, along with some of Richard's favorite points and miles topics, including transferring points to airlines, disputing resort fees, making the most of Delta SkyMiles and where to invest your loyalty if you've had enough of Marriott Bonvoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 31, 2019•27 min
Does common sense go out the window when people get on an airplane? We've seen passengers end up in jail for painting their nails, play barefoot footsies and even use the air vent to dry their underpants. There is a place where these passengers can be held up for internet ridicule. On this episode of Talking Points, Brian Kelly — The Points Guy — sits down with Shawn Kathleen "SK", the woman behind the hilarious and cringe-worthy Instagram account Passenger Shaming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
Jul 24, 2019•24 min
Your questions answered! Host Brian Kelly answers your points & miles questions from the TPG Hotline. Callers from all over the US asked: how to watch out for phantom availability; when to choose a co-branded card over a travel rewards card; and the best ways to redeem Avios. Plus, we do a deep dive around LGBTQ travel inquires. If you have a question, give us a call at 1-877-TPG-TRVL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 17, 2019•30 min
Sara Nelson explains why she won't fly the 737 MAX, whether she thinks Delta's flight attendants should unionize, and how she fights for workplace equality as the President of the Association of Flight Attendants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 10, 2019•37 min
Zuckerberg shares her career trajectory, experience as a United Airlines Global Services member, and how the travel industry could improve as a whole. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 03, 2019•25 min
The President of American Express Travel, Audrey Hendley, explains the decision behind making prepaid Fine Hotels & Resorts stays bookable with Membership Rewards points, as well as the benefits of booking through Amex travel. If you've been thinking about getting the The Platinum Card® From American Express, you won't want to miss this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 26, 2019•22 min
Kimahli Powell, Rainbow Railroad's Executive Director, joins Brian Kelly on this special episode of Talking Points. Powell explains the details behind Rainbow Railroad's mission and life saving work, including how they identify cases, the costs it takes and the challenges that come along the way in helping LGBTQ refugees seek asylum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 20, 2019•21 min
In honor of International Pride Month/Stonewall 50, Talking Points is celebrating. This episode features the inimitable Trixie Mattel, a RuPaul's Drag Race All Star and named one of the Most Powerful Drag Queens in America by NY Magazine in 2019. Trixie chats with Brian Kelly about traveling in drag, her flight rituals, and why she's are ultra brand-loyal to Delta. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 12, 2019•20 min
Martha Stewart gives TPG the rundown on her partnership with MSC Cruises, tells us about her worldly travels, and shares what she's been up to with Snoop Dogg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 05, 2019•24 min
Talking Points now drops on Wednesdays! Toady we have another 'Best Of' to highlight the women who are dominating the travel space. On this episode, you'll hear interviews with Caryn Seidman-Becker, the CEO and co-founder of CLEAR, Kristin Lemkau, the CMO of Chase, and Joanna Geraghty, JetBlue's president and COO. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 29, 2019•42 min
We bring you a Talking Points 'Best Of' this week. Today is all about hotels! Hear a quick break down of some favorite Talking Points episodes - from Hilton Honors, the World of Hyatt program, and everything you need to know about timeshares with Wyndham Destinations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 21, 2019•35 min
Today's episode is all about how TPG is growing, from who we want to join our team to how we’re changing what we write about. Kate O'Brien, our director of business development, details our relationship with our affiliate partners and why she loves being on the revenue side of the operations. From the editorial side, Scott Mayerowitz, our executive news director, highlights our editorial growth, the jobs we’re hiring for, and what we prize in TPG employees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
May 14, 2019•25 min
Brian Kelly sits down with the hilarious comedian and actress Heather McMahan. Heather, who has aviation in her blood, details how two generations of family members influenced her love of Delta Air Lines. Brian gets the scoop on Heather's plans for her own travel show and her flying pet peeves — like passengers who wear open-toe shoes and go commando under sweatpants. Plus, learn Heather's tricks on what to pack for two weeks in one carry-on for your favorite global destinations. Hosted on Acast...
May 07, 2019•22 min
For this episode, Talking Points is on location from London to help celebrate the launch of TPG’s newest office. Nicky Kelvin, the Director of Content of TPG UK sits down with Brian Kelly to explore the points and miles space in Britain. As the ‘Miles Mogul’ on Instagram, Kelvin spent several years as a record label attorney and photographer sharing his passion for miles and points tips. Now, he’s thrilled to oversee UK focused content for TPG, explore the burgeoning British credit card landscap...
Apr 30, 2019•23 min
Vasu Raja, the Vice President of Planning at America Airlines shares details about growing DFW to 900 departures, the why and how around scaling back NYC flights, and explains why you won't be flying on any 767s to your international destinations this summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 23, 2019•26 min
JetBlue's President and COO, Joanna Geraghty, details plans to expand routes to the UK. She also explains what it was like to work her way up through the company, shares advice for women in aviation, and why she thinks customers love the Mint product. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 16, 2019•25 min
Mary Hines, Citi's managing director for customer engagement and innovation, shares proprietary research behind what drives consumer loyalty, explains how customers will have more options to pay with points via PayPal in June and why Citi cards are great for everyday spend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 19, 2019•16 min
CEO and founder of Scott's Cheap Flights, Scott Keyes, tells us how he started his company, shares some of the best mistake fares he's ever booked and updates us on what members can expect in the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 26, 2019•30 min
On this special episode of "Talking Points," host Brian Kelly, The Points Guy, leads a panel with the Virgin Group to hear what you can expect from Virgin Voyages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 14, 2019•40 min
On this episode of "Talking Points," Autoslash CEO Jonathan Weinberg talks about the ins and outs of car rentals. Weinberg explains how AutoSlash saves consumers thousands of dollars on car rentals each year, warns about costly fees to watch out for, and compares the top rental companies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 12, 2019•25 min
On this episode of "Talking Points," host Brian Kelly, The Points Guy, brings on the New York Times bestselling author of "I Will Teach You to Be Rich," Ramit Sethi. Sethi shares personal finance wisdom on how to earn more in the long term without having to cut back on what you love. He also shares his experience traveling through India and Thailand, and offers advice for first-time travelers to India. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 05, 2019•31 min
On this episode of Talking Points, host Brian Kelly, The Points Guy, learns quite a bit about timeshares from Wyndham Destinations' chief brand officer, Noah Brodsky, and TPG contributor Ed Pizzarello. Brodksy shares Wyndham's perspective on investing in their properties, the difference between hotel stays and timeshare stays and why timeshares are great for millennial families. Pizzarello is a timeshare owner; he debunks the myths, breaks down the fees and explains how the resell market works. ...
Jan 29, 2019•46 min
On this episode of Talking Points, host Brian Kelly, aka The Points Guy, brings on the CEO of CLEAR, Caryn Seidman-Becker. Seidman-Becker shares CLEAR's plans to expand to more stadiums and airports, talks about the importance of biometric technology and breaks down membership pricing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 22, 2019•37 min
On this episode of "Talking Points," host Brian Kelly, aka The Points Guy, and Linda Jojo, United Airlines' technology and chief digital officer, break down what passengers can expect from the carrier's updated app. Afterward, Kelly brings on TPG editor-at-large and United 1K member Zach Honig to talk about finding award availability and upgrades, and the state of the airline's lounges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 15, 2019•38 min
On this special Talking Points episode, host Brian Kelly, The Points Guy, sits down with comedian Claudia Oshry. You might recognize her by her hilarious meme account @girlwithnojob on Instagram. Oshry shares her travel pet peeves, the cards she loves and why she thinks LaGuardia (LGA) is the best airport ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 08, 2019•30 min
