Modhop Podcast

Modhop Podcast

New episodes on Pandora and Soundcloud! Hosts Jake Redman and Anthony Ryan talk about what's new and fun in airplanes, hotels and airport lounges. Plus, we dig into a new destination every week and chat about where to stay, what to see and how to get there.

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August 17, 2019 12 mins
If plans have you flying to or from Hong Kong, recent protests at the airport mean you’ll need extra time and a map. We touch on recent events there and talk about Southwest’s newest flights to and around Hawaii. Plus, find out why my kids are singing the Canadian national anthem. Listen now!
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After several months and numerous podcast episodes worth of planning, it's finally here. Anthony's Italian vacation is over and he's back to tell us all about it, from Rome to Florence and a few spots in between. Plus, we'll check out a hotel credit card sign up bonus that appears to be worth the hassle of signing up and some unique new routes from American Airlines. Listen above now.
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July 10, 2019 17 mins
Tough decisions in daily life take up the front end of our podcast today, but then we get to the fun. Anthony hasn't stopped talking about his upcoming trip to Italy for several episodes and today's the day he finally gets to go...and we can move on. Then, in news, We hear and discuss the story of Dr. Tischa Rowe who was almost turned away from a recent American Airlines flight. Plus, we learn about a not-so-new blog on on...
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June 28, 2019 17 mins
In reporting news of United's apperent Chase Sapphire Reserve benefits, Anthony and I accidentally discover we both benefit from a totally unrelated credit card. Plus we banter about this year's SkyTrax list of best airlines and do our best to finalize Anthony's Italy trip. Listen:
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A short party horn sound effect for our 50th podcast and we're off. We chat more about airlines further nickel & diming Business Class customers, new possible sign-up options for TSA PreCheck and a new Palm Springs Hotel that's made for taco lovers. Plus, Anthony's got a dilemma he needs your help with in this week's check-in of his Italy trip-planning.
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June 14, 2019 24 mins
How's THAT for a provocative show title? I think we answer the question somewhere in the podcast. Plus, an update on what happened with Post Malone's emergency landing last year (The FAA answered some questions this week) and we dig into the tragic circumstances surrounding the helicopter crash this past week in NYC. All that and a game-changing life event that went down in Anthony's world this week...Listen:
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It's our most abrupt ending to-date but there's some good travel stuff leading up to it. We chat about the poor folks who got stuck at LAX following it's recent power-outage and look at the latest increased SkyMiles offers from Delta's co-branded American Express cards. Plus we tap into a Travel + Leisure feature on some unique hotel amenities. By the time you've listened to this, Anthony will have shorter h...
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We're back (finally) with a bunch of travel related news that happened in the past handful of weeks. United Airlines has a new look, JFK Airport has an awesome looking new hotel and we talk about the worlds best airports for 2019! Plus, rats vs. squirrels. Listen:
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Jake is back from Switzerland and very tired. He does his very best to stay awake and tell you about getting to and visiting Lausanne and hopping up to Paris. Meanwhile, Anthony asks YOU for advice on planning for Italy.
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I whine about the misinformation spread in the wake of recent catastrophes involving the Boeing 737 Max 8...before adding speculation. Plus, A big benefit is leaving the American Express Platinum Card and the North side of Seattle gets a closer airport in news.

No guest this week, but we update on the progress of our own upcoming trips. Anthony's frustrated by United Award availability and I'm an insane person who wants to s...
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Laura Stylez is back to talk about her visit to Mexico City. The main event was all she had hoped for in Frieda Khalo's Blue House (La Casa Azul). Hear how she booked her way into the museum and the unexpected vibes that came from the experience. She also tells us great tales of a creepy stop along the canals of Xochimico and what NOT to wear to the strip club.

In travel news, WestJet now flies over the Canadian border wall to 2...
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We're all over the podcast map today. I tackle songwriting rules while trying and failing to plan my kid's birthday party. In news, we take on the demise of the Airbus 380, drunk passengers and cameras in your personal space on-board. Plus Ryan discovers a trip-planning site that we both seem to like (so far).
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With so much to talk about we had to sort of force our way into the podcast room. Again, we're sans guest but I found some great places to talk about after my yearly trek to the New York Times Travel show. Plus, some really good news about an airport hotel that'll be a destination itself that's taking it's first reservation soon and a couple of big US airlines are getting new, tiny planes.
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