The Daily Drop Podcast

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Daily Drop is a newsletter that teaches you how to earn and redeem miles and points in under 5 minutes a day (witty commentary, gifs and memes included

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The Daily Drop Podcast episodes:

05.08.2024
How We’re Using Ultimate Rewards Points in 2024
In this episode, Mike and Megan discuss creative ways to use Chase Ultimate Rewards Points. They share personal examples of how they have used these points to book flights and hotels at incredible value. They highlight the flexibility and high...
04.19.2024
How To Justify The Annual Fee On A Card
In this episode, Mike answers one of our most common questions around here. He discusses how he justifies holding credit cards with high annual fees, using the Chase Sapphire Reserve as an example. Check out the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card...
04.03.2024
American Express Membership Rewards Deep Dive
In this episode, Megan dives deep into American Express Membership Rewards points. She explains the rules and limitations of American Express cards, the cards that earn Membership Rewards points, and how to earn additional points through Rakuten. Megan also discusses...
03.27.2024
Mistakes We’ve Made Along The Way
In this episode, Mike and Megan are joined by Brendan from the Daily Drop Youtube channel to talk all about their mistakes. They cover topics such as booking upgraded hotel rooms with points, accidentally using the wrong free night award,...
03.20.2024
All About The Bilt and Alaska Airlines Partnership
In this episode, Mike discusses the major shakeup in the points and miles world, with Bilt Rewards adding Alaska Airlines as a transfer partner and why you should care about this! Resources: The Bilt Card: https://www.dailydrop.com/credit-cards/bilt-mastercard Episode Time Stamps: 01:24...
03.13.2024
Travel and Adventure Show Speech Replay
In this very fun episode, we give you the recording of our speech that we hosted live at the Travel and Adventure Show Atlanta 2024. Megan and Mike talk you through how we visited over 50 countries last year thanks...
02.29.2024
Why are people obsessed with Ultimate Rewards?!
In this episode, Megan provides an ultimate guide to Chase Ultimate Rewards. She explains what Ultimate Rewards are, how to earn them, and why people are kind of obsessed with them. She also explores the different cards that earn Ultimate...
02.22.2024
What's in Team Daily Drop's Wallet?
In this episode, we are joined by Megan, Mike, and Tiffany to chat about what's in our wallets and why?! We answer questions like what's one card we frequently reach for? What's a favorite co branded card we have? What's...
02.14.2024
All about fifth freedom flights
In this episode, Mike discusses fifth freedom flights and their travel hacking implications. He highlights several airlines that operate fifth freedom routes, including Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Air France, Gulf Air, and Ethiopian Airlines. Resources: Weekend Round Up Newsletter: https://newsletter.dailydrop.com/forms/d7b781f6-5522-40bb-a818-f7cf9810662f Episode...
02.07.2024
Sign Up Bonus Bonanza
In this episode, Mike and Megan (are back
01.31.2024
6 Award Search Tools To Know About
In this episode, Megan discusses the importance of award search tools and shares six award search tools, 3 for flights and 3 for hotels. The question "How do I find award bookings?!" comes up a lot around here and these...
01.24.2024
All about credit scores
In this episode, Mike discusses credit scores and credit card statements. He explains the components of a credit score, including payment history, utilization, average credit length, new credit, and credit mix. Episode Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro and the basics 00:57...
01.17.2024
Travel Hacking In 2 Player Mode
In this episode, Megan discusses the strategy of two-player mode in travel hacking. You’ll learn how to maximize your points with someone else, the various bank rules to keep in mind, how to manage annual fees, and more. Episode Time...
01.12.2024
Weekly Round Up: Jan 8 - Jan 12
Welcome to the weekly round up! Here we'll sum up what happened in the newsletter this week in 10 minutes. Monday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/my-current-favorite-travel-hack? Tuesday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/a-new-way-to-fly-to-mexico-with-points? Wednesday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/airline-status-match-through-2026? Thursday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/today-only-save-on-southwest-flights? Friday: Keep Up With Daily Drop: Stay up to date with...
01.04.2024
Quick-Hit Travel Hacks You Don't Know About
In this episode, Mike shares lesser-known travel hacks that can help travelers maximize their experiences and rewards. He discusses booking unique accommodations with points and miles, earning extra loyalty points, using status matches for one-time perks, bidding for upgrades, and...
12.30.2023
Yearly Round Up 2023
In this episode, Mike shares his 2023 travel stats and best hacks along the way! Find a newsletter referenced here: https://dailydrop.com/ Keep Up With Daily Drop: Join the Lounge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dailydroplounge Check out our top cards: https://dailydrop.com/pages/our-top-credit-cards Follow...
12.27.2023
Can you book an epic trip with $0 annual fee cards?
In this episode Megan and Mike set a challenge to create the best itinerary booked with points using only $0 annual fee cards… and it was a challenge! Tune in to hear 2 very different strategies for earning and redeeming...
12.22.2023
Weekly Round Up: Dec 18 - Dec 22
Welcome to the weekly round up! Here we'll sum up what happened in the newsletter this week in 10 minutes. Monday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/what-i-d-do-if-i-could-only-travel-once-per-year?tid=podcast Tuesday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/major-award-sale-to-basically-everywhere?tid=podcast Wednesday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/how-to-use-hotel-points-for-flights?tid=lounge Thursday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/family-travel-as-a-points-padawan?tid=podcast Friday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/end-of-year-credit-card-checklist?tid=podcast Keep Up With Daily Drop: Stay up to date with...
12.20.2023
Around the world in business class… with hotel points
Join Mike and Megan as we dive in head first to the best travel hacking content. In this episode, we answer a handful of requests for points help. Including… A trip to Ecuador with Capital One miles… Off to Oktoberfest...
12.16.2023
Weekly Round Up: 12/11 - 12/15
Welcome to the weekly round up! Here we'll sum up what happened in the newsletter this week in 10 minutes. Monday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/this-hotel-just-launched-a-new-winter-promo-for-2024?tid=lounge Tuesday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/business-class-to-europe-for-15k-points?tid=lounge Wednesday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/should-you-chase-elite-status-in-2024?tid=podcast Thursday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/how-to-get-easy-star-alliance-status?tid=podcast Friday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/upgrade-downgrade-or-cancel?tid=podcast Keep Up With Daily Drop: Stay up to date...
12.14.2023
Upgrade, downgrade, or cancel?
Join Mike and Megan as we dive in head first to the best travel hacking content. In this episode, we answer a listener's question about canceling or upgrading a card. We chat through the strategy of keep, upgrade, downgrade, cancel...
12.08.2023
Weekly Round Up: Dec 4 - Dec 8
Welcome to the weekly round up! Here we'll sum up what happened in the newsletter this week in 10 minutes. Monday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/my-11-day-126-trip-to-mexico?tid=podcast Tuesday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/double-transfer-bonus-bonanza?tid=podcast Wednesday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/alaska-is-buying-hawaii-the-airlines-not-the-states?tid=podcast Thursday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/last-chance-to-earn-75k-southwest-points?tid=lounge Friday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/aeroplan-adds-another-partner-airline?tid=podcast Keep Up With Daily Drop: Stay up to date with...
12.06.2023
Hyatt Shakes Up Their Program (In a good way)
Join Mike and Megan as we dive in head first to the best travel hacking content. In this episode we break down the 2024 changes to the World of Hyatt program. We share all of the new milestone rewards, the...
12.01.2023
Weekly Round Up: Nov 27 - Dec 1
Weekly Round Up: Nov 27 - Dec 1 Welcome to the weekly round up! Here we'll sum up what happened in the newsletter this week in 10 minutes. Monday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/how-to-find-and-book-qatar-qsuites? Tuesday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/red-alert-the-best-5-travel-deal-in-history? Wednesday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/fly-to-mexico-for-less-than-5-000-points? Thursday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/a-new-way-to-book-etihad-with-points? Friday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/major-changes-to-world-of-hyatt Keep Up...
11.29.2023
Portals Part 3: Airline Edition
Join Mike and Megan as we dive in head first to the best travel hacking content. In this episode we breakdown all things airline portals. Including what they are, how to use them, the best one out there, and if...
11.24.2023
Weekly Round-Up: Nov 20-24
Welcome to the weekly round-up! Here we'll sum up what happened in the newsletter this week in 10 minutes. If you want to explore these topics in further detail, here are links to the full newsletters:MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridayKeep Up With Daily Drop: Stay...
11.22.2023
Portals Part 2: Cashback Edition
Join Mike and Megan as we dive in head first to the best travel hacking content. In this episode we breakdown all things cashback portals! Episode Resources: Cashback Monitor: https://cashbackmonitor.com/ Rakuten: https://s.dailydrop.com/lounge_rakuten Rakuten Video Walkthrough: https://youtu.be/ZLH_8mwvUCo Capital One Shopping: https://www.dailydrop.com/pages/capital-one-shopping-redirect?utm_source=podcast How to...
11.17.2023
Weekly Round Up: Nov 13-17
Welcome to the weekly round up! Here we'll sum up what happened in the newsletter this week in 10 minutes. Monday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/get-bonus-miles-with-united-s-mile-play-promo?tid=podcast Tuesday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/stories-from-the-man-who-s-seen-every-country-twice?tid=podcast Wednesday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/why-you-should-earn-and-burn-your-points?tid=podcast Thursday: https://www.dailydrop.com/newsletters/how-to-get-even-more-value-out-of-jetblue?tid=podcast Keep Up With Daily Drop: Stay up to date with the...
11.15.2023
All about portals, Qatar changed their mind, and booking for a large family
Join Mike and Megan as we dive in head first to the best travel hacking content. In this episode we:Update you on the Jet Blue and Qatar partnership we shared last weekAnswer all of your questions on booking travel through...
11.08.2023
How To Get Hotel Benefits Without Elite Status
Join Mike and Megan as we dive in head first to the best travel hacking content. In this episode we…How to get taxes and fees refunded when canceling a tripBreak down the new Jet Blue and Qatar partnership news and...
11.03.2023
Travel Hacking 101 | Bonus Episode
Join Megan for this bonus episode created for our newbie travel hackers! She breaks down beginner concepts to get you started + answers submitted questions from you on: ✈️ How to search through all of the airlines... ✈️ Points expiring... ✈️ Is it...
11.01.2023
Credit card show down: Southwest Edition
Join Mike and Megan as we dive in head first to the best travel hacking content. In this episode we…Get into a fight about ScotlandTell you our long time favorite travel hacking toolCredit card show down - Southwest editionAnswer a...
10.25.2023
Are the new Hilton card updates worth it?
Join Mike and Megan as we dive in head first to the best travel hacking content. In this episode, we talk about:Delta… one more time?! Backtracking on their changesHilton Aspire and Surpass changes, are they worth it?!How to use Capital...
10.20.2023
Trip Report: Around The World Trip | Bonus Ep
Join Mike for this trip report, bonus episode! He breaks down all of the money saving hacks along the way. You'll hear:A full breakdown of how Mike booked a 49 day around the world tripFlying Blue miles to maximize on...
10.18.2023
How To Book Stopovers, A New Transfer Bonus, And A Hostile Takeover
Join Mike and Megan as we dive in head first to the best travel hacking content. In this episode, we talk about:Choice Hotels making big movesNew Amex family language and upgrades (?) to the Business GoldAll about Stopovers + our...
10.11.2023
Sweet Spots: What they are and our favorites
Join Mike and Megan as we dive in head first to the best travel hacking content. In this episode, we talk about:An update on Megan’s lost Bilt pointsA note about Marriott cardsStar Alliance has its eye on seat search toolsSweet...
10.06.2023
Trip Report: Traveling With 7 To Scotland | Bonus Ep
Join Megan for this special bonus episode! She's taking a deep dive into her recent, very special trip to Scotland (spoiler alert: there was a wedding ❤️). But even if you're not hearing wedding bells in the near future, this...
10.04.2023
Status Matches and How To Earn 1 Million Points
Join Mike and Megan as we dive in head first to the best travel hacking content. In this episode, we talk about: Mike accidentally crosses a border and gets stuckMegan finally gets Global Entry… but maybe made a mistake?Let’s talk...
09.25.2023
Credit card showdown, mediocre hotel stays, and traveling with a party of 7
Welcome to The Daily Drop Podcast, say what?! Join Mike and Megan as we dive in head first to the best travel hacking content. In this episode, we talk about:Mike's current okay Hyatt stay + a pretty sweet way to...

What's The Daily Drop Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Daily Drop Podcast episodes:

How We’re Using Ultimate Rewards Points in 2024

How To Justify The Annual Fee On A Card

American Express Membership Rewards Deep Dive

Mistakes We’ve Made Along The Way

All About The Bilt and Alaska Airlines Partnership

Travel and Adventure Show Speech Replay

Why are people obsessed with Ultimate Rewards?!

What's in Team Daily Drop's Wallet?

All about fifth freedom flights

Sign Up Bonus Bonanza

6 Award Search Tools To Know About

All about credit scores

Travel Hacking In 2 Player Mode

Weekly Round Up: Jan 8 - Jan 12

Quick-Hit Travel Hacks You Don't Know About

Yearly Round Up 2023

Can you book an epic trip with $0 annual fee cards?

Weekly Round Up: Dec 18 - Dec 22

Around the world in business class… with hotel points

Weekly Round Up: 12/11 - 12/15

Upgrade, downgrade, or cancel?

Weekly Round Up: Dec 4 - Dec 8

Hyatt Shakes Up Their Program (In a good way)

Weekly Round Up: Nov 27 - Dec 1

Portals Part 3: Airline Edition

Weekly Round-Up: Nov 20-24

Portals Part 2: Cashback Edition

Weekly Round Up: Nov 13-17

All about portals, Qatar changed their mind, and booking for a large family

How To Get Hotel Benefits Without Elite Status

Travel Hacking 101 | Bonus Episode

Credit card show down: Southwest Edition

Are the new Hilton card updates worth it?

Trip Report: Around The World Trip | Bonus Ep

How To Book Stopovers, A New Transfer Bonus, And A Hostile Takeover

Sweet Spots: What they are and our favorites

Trip Report: Traveling With 7 To Scotland | Bonus Ep

Status Matches and How To Earn 1 Million Points

Credit card showdown, mediocre hotel stays, and traveling with a party of 7