Travel, Points + Miles Podcast
March 11, 2026
Navigating Transfer Bonuses, Hyatt Devaluation, New Card Offers and More
#269: Chris breaks down why he transferred >200k points for a transfer bonus and how to know when they're actually worth it. He also covers Hyatt's new award chart changes, the latest elevated welcome offers, and how he's usi...
Feb. 25, 2026
Credit Cards: What's in My Wallet for 2026
#267: Chris reviews his credit card lineup for 2026, sharing which cards he's keeping and canceling and why. He also covers how to evaluate annual fees, the best cards across major spending categories, and the apps he uses to...
Feb. 4, 2026
Deep Dive on Bilt Rewards and New Bilt 2.0 Cards
#264: Learn how the Bilt ecosystem works, from earning Bilt Rewards to the new cards, transfer partners, perks, and where the real value is. Whether you’re new or already earning, this is a practical guide to using Bilt strat...
Jan. 28, 2026
How to Earn Millions of Points and More Listener Q&A
#263: Chris breaks down exactly how he’s earned millions of points and miles, and why simplicity matters more than optimization. He covers signup bonuses, spending strategies, credit score impacts, business cards, cash-back a...
Jan. 21, 2026
Points & Miles in 2026: What's New, What's Dying & What's Next with Brian M
#262: Learn how to navigate major changes in points and miles while maximizing travel rewards in 2026. Chris and Brian M cover Bilt 2.0, the Mesa card shutdown, how to evaluate annual fees, find award availability, and what’s...
Jan. 7, 2026
Top 10 Takeaways from 2025
#260: Chris distills the most powerful lessons from over 50 episodes in 2025 into 10 actionable takeaways that changed how he thinks about money, time, health, relationships, purpose, and more. Partner Deals Gusto: Free 3-mon...
Dec. 17, 2025
My Top 5 Mistakes with Points & Miles
#258: The 5 biggest mistakes Chris has made in his points & miles journey. He dives into the hidden cost of status, the math behind point values, the power of opportunity cost, and why hoarding points quietly destroys value. ...
Oct. 29, 2025
Family Travel on Points: Tips, Tricks and Tactics with Nick Reyes
#252: Chris and Nick share strategies to make family travel affordable and stress-free with points and miles. They cover how to find multiple award seats, book business class for families, and their best tips for traveling wi...
Oct. 8, 2025
Earn More Points in Multiplayer Mode with Kai
#249: 3x your points and miles with a multiplayer strategy. We break down how to earn, manage, and maximize rewards with a partner, family, or friends. Plus, learn how to handle the logistics, emotions, and systems that make ...
Sept. 24, 2025
Deep Dive on Bank of America Credit Cards (Up to 5.25% Cash Back)
#247: Chris dives into Bank of America’s credit card lineup and why he has 5 different BoA cards right now. He'll go over how the Preferred Rewards program can help you earn unlimited 3.3% back on everything. Finally, he also...
Sept. 10, 2025
How Much Are Points and Miles Worth in 2025?
#245: Ever wonder what points are really worth? I'll break down the different types of points, how to calculate their value, and the biggest mistakes people make along the way. You’ll also learn when cash back might be the sm...
Sept. 3, 2025
How I Saved $10,000+ on Luxury Hotels
#244: I'll explain how I saved over $10k on luxury hotels in Costa Rica and Carmel Valley using points, free nights, and elite perks. I’ll walk you through every step, from how to book with points, when to buy them on sale, h...
Aug. 20, 2025
Deep Dive on Capital One Credit Cards and Miles (+ Why I Love Them)
#242: Chris dives into the Capital One credit card lineup, breaking down earning structures for miles and cash back, exciting benefits, and redemption strategies. He also covers the best 2-card combo, transfer partners, impor...
Aug. 13, 2025
Earn More Points with New Cards, Bonuses, and Challenges in 2025
#241: We cover new credit cards, increased welcome bonuses, and major changes to existing cards and their benefits. Plus, learn how to rack up thousands of points through airline and hotel challenges and giveaways. Partner De...
Aug. 6, 2025
Top Airline & Hotel Transfer Partners to Maximize Your Points with Greg the Frequent Miler
#240: Transferring points is one of the best ways to maximize your points, so today we share the top airline and hotel transfer partners. We also cover strategies to get the most out of your points, including how to leverage ...
July 23, 2025
18 Tactics for Booking Travel with Points & Miles
#238: Chris shares 18 tactics he’s used to get the best deals booking flights and hotels with points. Learn how to leverage flexibility, navigate transfer partners, use the right tools, identify “sweet spots,” avoid high fees...
July 9, 2025
Deep Dive on Amex Credit Cards and Membership Rewards Points
#236: Chris reviews and ranks the full American Express lineup of 30+ cards. He also breaks down Membership Rewards, transfer partners, approval rules, card-linked offers, unique perks, and more. Partner Deals Kick: 50% off y...
June 28, 2025
Bonus Ep: Earn Points on Mortgage, 100k+ Card Bonuses, New 4% Card, Devaluations and More
#234: In this bonus episode, Chris discusses the new Mesa Homeowners Card, some new big welcome bonuses, card and hotel program devaluations, two new points promotions, free summer activities and more. Resources Mentioned Mes...
June 18, 2025
Credit Cards: What's in My Wallet for 2025
#232: Chris reviews his current credit card lineup for 2025. He also covers how to evaluate new/existing cards, some card changes for 2025, new cards he's excited about, the best cards for each major spending category, and ap...
June 11, 2025
Top 50 Ways to Upgrade Your Life, Money, and Travel from 200+ Episodes
#231: Chris shares his top 50 learnings and lessons from the past 230 episodes. Learn actionable strategies to level up your travel, wealth, points & miles, productivity, relationships, and so much more! Partner Deals Copilot...
May 21, 2025
Deep Dive on Citi Credit Cards and ThankYou Points (Best 2-Card Combo)
#228: A deep dive into Citi’s credit card lineup. I've recently opened up a few Citi cards and am very excited about sharing the best Citi cards, how to maximize ThankYou Points, the best airline and hotel transfer partners, ...
May 14, 2025
The Path to Becoming an Expert in Points & Miles with Devon Gimbel
#227: An actionable 4-step framework to master points and miles while maximizing personal value. We cover high-yield earning strategies like paying processing fees, bulk ordering, and leveraging business expenses, plus tactic...
May 7, 2025
Optimizing Vacations, New Ways to Earn Points, Airline Changes and More
#226: From optimizing travel and rewards to new ways to earn points, Chris shares some recent tactics he's picked up on upgrades and award travel. He also covers some flight deals, airline changes, Mother's Day gift ideas, an...
April 23, 2025
Airport Lounges: Getting In, Hidden Perks and Expert Tips with Kevin Song
#224: This is the ultimate guide to airport lounges. You'll learn how to access the best lounges without needing to fly first class by using credit cards, memberships, elite status, and more. We’ll also discuss the best loung...
March 26, 2025
Rethinking Elite Status and Smarter Ways to Earn and Use Points
#220: Is chasing elite status worth it? Chris shares his journey of earning elite status with 8 hotel and airline loyalty programs for 2025, weighing the pros and cons amid recent devaluations. He also highlights listener sto...