Talking Points

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Join Brian Kelly, The Points Guy, as he sits down with people who are changing the way we travel. Each week, you’ll get exclusive interviews from Brian with top executives in the travel industry, influencers and TPG staff. Hear insights and glean tips into your favorite loyalty programs, pick up on the latest travel trends and become a smarter and more in-tune traveler along the way.


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Recent Episodes
  • Matt Kepnes “Nomadic Matt”
    Mar 18, 2020 – 40:52
  • Dining with Singapore Airlines
    Mar 4, 2020 – 28:57
  • The Super Woman approach to personal finance
    Feb 26, 2020 – 18:20
  • How the TPG mobile app will change your travel strategy
    Feb 19, 2020 – 21:54
  • The Battle of the Hotels: Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott and IHG
    Feb 12, 2020 – 28:50
  • Experts share what you need to know about traveling during the coronavirus outbreak
    Feb 4, 2020 – 35:04
  • The emotional psychology around money with behavioral finance expert Michael Liersch
    Jan 29, 2020 – 29:50
  • Tips and advice for small business owners
    Jan 22, 2020 – 21:49
  • Nobel Peace Prize winner Leymah Gbowee
    Jan 15, 2020 – 34:26
  • Head of AAdvantage shares how you can make your loyalty more rewarding
    Jan 8, 2020 – 23:19
  • Travel resolutions and tips for 2020
    Jan 1, 2020 – 21:45
  • TPG Home for the Holidays
    Dec 25, 2019 – 21:32
  • BofA CMO Meredith Verdone and travel expert Lee Abbamonte discuss how to turn travel benefits into financial rewards
    Dec 18, 2019 – 24:26
  • Here's why you should care about British Airways' Avios
    Dec 11, 2019 – 28:44
  • Cruising with Carnival
    Dec 6, 2019 – 23:51
  • Cruising with Norwegian
    Dec 4, 2019 – 21:49
  • Holiday Hotline: TPG answers your burning points and miles questions
    Nov 27, 2019 – 37:34
  • Everything you need to know about Qatar Airways' inflight entertainment
    Nov 20, 2019 – 18:56
  • The best ways to maximize points and miles on Hawaiian Airlines
    Nov 15, 2019 – 18:55
  • Hawaiian Airlines CEO celebrates the carrier's 90th anniversary
    Nov 13, 2019 – 29:31
  • The founder of Brex corporate card reveals how he built a $2.5 billion company in two years
    Nov 6, 2019 – 26:00
  • How the founder of Journera wants to reshape travel through data
    Oct 30, 2019 – 32:04
  • Star Alliance CEO wants to make your travels easier
    Oct 23, 2019 – 30:27
  • Virgin Atlantic CEO reveals changes that will make you want to book your next trip with the airline
    Oct 16, 2019 – 34:12
  • Uber's $200 helicopter rides let you bypass airport traffic
    Oct 7, 2019 – 24:01
  • Delta CEO Ed Bastian on growth, environment and Sky Club
    Oct 2, 2019 – 24:58
  • Delta Amex cards adding major new benefits, changing others in 2020
    Sep 30, 2019 – 36:21
  • United’s MileagePlus VP Loyalty details PlusPoints upgrades, maternity status hold and more
    Sep 24, 2019 – 34:24
  • Spirit Airlines' CEO reveals plans to transform 'America's most hated airline'
    Sep 18, 2019 – 25:31
  • Meet the Man Responsible for Delta's On-Time Performance: Talking Points Live @ Delta Flight Museum
    Sep 11, 2019 – 25:27
  • TPG Parent Company CEO Ric Elias Describes Surviving The 'Miracle On The Hudson'
    Sep 4, 2019 – 23:57
  • American Express CMO Behind The Platinum and Gold Cards Reveals 'Customer First' Approach
    Aug 28, 2019 – 24:18
  • Brian Kelly Reveals How to Choose the Right Credit Card and Redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards
    Aug 21, 2019 – 34:39
  • Understanding Your Credit Score, Sign Up Bonuses, and Premium Rewards with TPG's Credit Cards Editor
    Aug 14, 2019 – 37:42
  • Hospitality Icon Danny Meyer on Travel, Tipping and Elevating Business Class Meals on Delta
    Aug 7, 2019 – 32:52
  • Maximizing Delta Miles, Award Chart Sweet Spots and Tips for Military Travelers with Richard Kerr
    Jul 31, 2019 – 26:39
  • How to Stay Off the 'Passenger Shaming' Naughty List
    Jul 24, 2019 – 24:17
  • TPG Hotline: Listener Q&A
    Jul 17, 2019 – 30:05
  • Sara Nelson: "The World's Most Powerful Flight Attendant"
    Jul 10, 2019 – 36:35
  • Randi Zuckerberg on Travel, Tech, and Startup Culture
    Jul 3, 2019 – 24:53
  • President of American Express Travel: Audrey Hendley
    Jun 26, 2019 – 21:47
  • Rainbow Railroad: Saving LGBTQI Lives
    Jun 20, 2019 – 20:31
  • RuPaul's Drag Race All-Star Trixie Mattel
    Jun 12, 2019 – 20:09
  • Martha Stewart on MSC Cruises, Uber, and her World Travels
    Jun 5, 2019 – 24:29
  • Best Of: Lady Bosses
    May 29, 2019 – 42:01
  • Best Of: Hotels
    May 21, 2019 – 34:30
  • TPG's Evolution as a Company
    May 14, 2019 – 24:51
  • Heather McMahan: Forever Loyal to Delta
    May 7, 2019 – 21:56
  • The Points Guy UK
    Apr 30, 2019 – 22:30
  • American Airlines VP of Planning: Vasu Raja
    Apr 23, 2019 – 25:58
Recent Reviews
  • points4me2
    Fantastic review of major hotel chains
    Thank you so very much for putting together this episode of discussing pros and cons of the four major hotel chains. Very informative and entertaining! I learned a lot. Please do more of this kind of discussions on credit cards, airlines, etc. Great job!
  • Mohammed Alhitmi
    Good when they talk about travel
    Good podcast but the episode that discuss non-travel related subjects are too boring
  • sw3dge
    Premiere Travel Pod
    The premiere travel miles podcast.
  • Seneca Morris
    Audience is narrowing
    I’m not sure who this podcast is targeting. There’s not much here for people who want practical travel and points tips. Instead, we have to listen to Brian and a rotation of CEOs talking about strategies for rewarding the top 5% of travelers. There may be a lot here for that narrow segment. But if the objective is to broaden the audience, these exchanges with Brian are working against you.
  • Tedasdfgh
    Bad audio
    Please fix the bad/low audio.
  • vtrader
    Christmas Podcast is Horrible
    Whoever edited the Christmas podcast should be fired. My 7 year old grandson could have done a better job. Commercials were at a super hot levels where most of the talking points where at a whisper level. What ever you do, skip this podcast, unless you want to blow out your speakers or worst, damage your hearing. This podcast has been the worst podcast I have come across, technically speaking, a total amateur hack job.
  • GuZtavit0
    HATE THE AUDIO QUALITY
    This review is based on how audio level is never consistent. The content is great. The interview questions are, meh! Brian you really set the tone to be dull right from the beginning. If you talk in a low tone your guest feed from that. If they do come with higher energy you manage to bring them down to your low level. I have to constantly adjust the volume just to hear what someone said. Please don’t brag about your podcast team because I’m sure I’m not the only one with this issue. Just fix it!
  • gen.xer
    Millennial hell
    I get and read TPG emails literally everyday. Love the articles and great advice. I almost wish that I hadn’t listened to this podcast as it’s sullied the whole enterprise. Wow Brian kelly is arrogant !! But much worse are Samantha and Melanie. The millennial up speak and “like” every other word are nails on a chalkboard. They are not fit to be in the radio until they learn to speak like grown ups.
  • xcountryflyer
    Good content/bad interviewer
    Great content, but they need someone else from the TPG team to do the interviews. Brian consistently interrupts the guests with his own personal antidotes and it really messes up the flow of the interview.
  • deltaffindfw
    Stick to the content
    Great content. Just tired of Brian’s ego and how great he thinks he is. Yes, we know you are too snobby to fly economy, and you have minions who book things for you.
  • IvanChaz
    Great info bad audio
    The voice go up and down in volume! Constantly adj the volume in my car and ear buds... aaaahhh!
  • TeaTime33
    Airlines and Travel industry intel
    Talking Points is the best! I've never heard another podcast get access to the important people making decisions in travel than this show. This is peak business and travel content!
  • NickSC1234
    Great podcast, an improvement would be.
    Hey guys love the topics and podcasts. i feel the sound on many of these is way too low. I have to max volume on car and still its difficult to hear some of your guests. Thanks
  • No0904Fear
    Please Improve Audio Quality
    I enjoy the content, but only when I can hear it. Even at max volume I struggle to hear the audio. If it wasn't for that I'd give it five stars. I don't have this issue on other podcast.
  • Mike93036
    Would be 5 stars if...
    First off, love the content! It would be 5 stars if it weren’t for the sound quality. it’s very soft. However, the ads are MUCH louder than the content.
  • Siva & Suba
    Love the episodes. Looking forward to the App
    Love the episodes. Looking forward to the App
  • Ernie-E
    How can you not love Brian Kelly?
    Brian Kelly is a fun host that includes travel and points/miles. However, he spices it up with guests, not necessarily in the the travel industry (such as Martha Stewart, Trixie Mattel, and Danny Meyer) which adds a fun twist. His show is unique, informative and entertaining.
  • Mic_Pen
    Insightful!
    Very interesting learning about city’s all over the world and how to travel best.
  • JosePA92
    Great episode about Chase UR
    I am a Chase credit card fan (reserve and freedom unlimited) so it was really informative to hear tips about how to get the most out of your ultimate reward points! Highly recommended!
  • Ellekae
    Must-Listen!
    I love the podcast! Great travel tips and guests who challenge you to look at the world and the way you travel differently!
  • EmporiumShopper
    Very Informative!
    Always learn so much from these! Great length, content and production value!
  • PBspeaks
    Fun & functional
    We love TPG and follow along on numerous platforms. Always a great source of information. Love hearing from Brian Kelly and so many remarkable people.
  • mak-mon
    Great podcast!
    Great insight into booking with points and making your points go far. Highly recommended!
  • kaylenedb
    Stoked!
    Very excited for this to come to life!
  • maspad25
    Tips and tricks to get your points in order
    This podcast will help you make sense of the often overwhelming “points game” in travel - worth a listen if you’re planning to travel anywhere soon!
  • ko_doc
    A+
    I have always gone to the points guy online for his pearls of wisdom. The podcast format allows me to multitask and get the same high quality info while driving, working out, or heading off to bed. Super helpful!
  • newwbiee
    New fan
    Just recently get into this points thing, love all the tips!!!!
  • JNDob
    Points
    Informative.
  • Tigger4487
    New to Points
    I have been following TPG online for a while. I am loving this podcast and the points information they have. Great podcast.
  • I don't have a Facebook!!!
    Amazing!
    Best place to go for information on points!
  • JEKATL
    Hosted By The Legend!
    Hearing Brian first hand talk points is great! Strongly recommend for travelers!
  • Transit6404
    Great Talk!
    Love the episodes, especially related to the Chase UR! Super insightful and useful for maximizing card holders' benefits!
  • francina J
    Podcast
    Points, travel, and places what more to ask for.
  • RPerara
    The Points Guy!
    Been a follower of the points guy for years. This podcast is a great extension of TPG family. Very informative.
  • JerryJamUp
    Thanks!
    Just got into points earning and this podcast is a great wealth of info. Much thanks!
  • Laughing with myself
    Happy listener
    I have a visual deficit that affects my ability to read for any length of time, so having an audible source for TPG info is awesome! Thanks!
  • skiptomylou842
    Travel Wizard
    Have been following Brian for awhile trying to follow in travel footsteps! Any other medium I can learn from him I will! I hope to work for TPG one day and hang with Brian and the TPG dogs!
  • cblairc
    Love the Points Guy
    My wife and I frequently travel overseas and always love using some of the tips these guys have.
  • wmk751
    Excellent podcast!
    Great content! Can’t miss an episode. Highly recommend!
  • tonybolgne
    Excellent
    Great tips. Looking forward to future episodes!
  • jridgard
    Super informative!
    I don’t book without listening to one of the podcasts related to where I’m going and what I’m trying to do
  • svputt
    Great
    Great
  • sewhalen
    New listener!
    I’m hooked. Great tips and love learning about new places to travel.
  • jcallais
    Big fan of TPG - Need to fix the sound!
    I love the content of this podcast, especially the interviews with industry executives. BUT, the audio quality is so inconsistent between segments and episodes. Levels for voice mics need to be boosted significantly - I can barely hear the interviews with my volume maxed out over the sounds of the subway. Other, lower budget podcasts seem to have this figured out - please fix this for your listeners!
  • Pat-Man-Du
    Keep it up!!!
    Nice podcast, thanks for the info!
  • Harold f
    Need points?
    You can find them here - appreciate the quality content!
  • carotraveller
    Perfect for the no plans traveler
    Long time listener, first time reviewer... will trust anything TPG tells me and this podcast is both informative and hiiiiighly entertaining. A must listener for any kind of traveler.
  • aya_papayaa
    Great for travelers of all ages
    Fresh and relevant content for both veteran travelers and those just starting to get their wings. Fun to listen to and easy to access when I’m feeling some wanderlust!
  • chickenorbeefguy
    Great learning tool!
    I’m new to the points game but I’ve learned so much from TPG. In fact... it’s been my inspiration to go, see, and do new things!
  • TChoboken
    Listen during drives in the car
    Fun and enjoyable to listen to!
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