Baggage Claim: An Unofficial Jet Lag: The Game Companion Podcast

Season 14 is just around the corner! In this episode, we discuss the game design and make predictions—and bingo boards—for SnaKe South Korea.

Find us online

Bluesky: baggageclaimpod.bsky.social 

Youtube: @BaggageClaimPod 

Email: [email protected]

Credits: 

Created, hosted, edited, and produced by: 

• Casey R. (she/her/hers, enigmatic and mysterious)

• Jaya N.S. (they/them/theirs, lives inside a rock)

• Kyra R. (she/her/hers, allergic to social media)

Music by Kevin MacLeod from the Free Music Archive

About us: 

Welcome to Baggage Claim, an analysis of the strategy and shenanigans in “Jet Lag: The Game” by three fans of the series. Every week during the season, we sit down to unpack strategic moves (and blunders), cheer on our favorite players, and play games about the game.

Chapters: 

00:00:00 Introduction

00:02:19 Snake Description

00:10:14 Predictions

00:19:58 Oops! All Buds

00:21:15 Outro

There are moderate spoilers for previous round robin seasons (Tag #1-3, Hide & Seek #1-2) in this episode!

Ahead of Season 14, we revisited the round robin game format and each players individual and pair strengths (... and weaknesses). How do you know when you’re winning a game without a timer? Does god hate Sam? Whyyyyyy are Casey and Kyra so good at Jet Lag quotes?!?!!?!

Find us online

Bluesky: baggageclaimpod.bsky.social 

Youtube: @BaggageClaimPod 

Email: [email protected]

Credits: 

Created, hosted, edited, and produced by: 

• Casey R. (she/her/hers, enigmatic and mysterious)

• Jaya N.S. (they/them/theirs, lives inside a rock)

• Kyra R. (she/her/hers, allergic to social media)

Music by Kevin MacLeod from the Free Music Archive

About us: 

Welcome to Baggage Claim, an analysis of the strategy and shenanigans in “Jet Lag: The Game” by three fans of the series. Every week during the season, we sit down to unpack strategic moves (and blunders), cheer on our favorite players, and play games about the game.

Chapters: 

00:00:00 Intro

00:00:36 Recap

00:03:20 Strat Chat

00:19:09 Whose Line?

00:26:46 Rose Bud Thorn

00:30:20 Outro

We are rewatching Season 1 of Jet Lag: The Game during this offseason! In this finale of the first ever Jet Lag season, which strategy ultimately proved victorious? How would Baggage Claim busk for a dollar? And another edition of One Star Reviews. Thanks for sticking with us in the offseason—coverage of Season 14 coming soon!

Find us online

Bluesky: baggageclaimpod.bsky.social 

Youtube: @BaggageClaimPod 

Email: [email protected]

Credits: 

Created, hosted, edited, and produced by: 

• Casey R. (she/her/hers, enigmatic and mysterious)

• Jaya N.S. (they/them/theirs, lives inside a rock)

• Kyra R. (she/her/hers, allergic to social media)

Music by Kevin MacLeod from the Free Music Archive

About us: 

Welcome to Baggage Claim, an analysis of the strategy and shenanigans in “Jet Lag: The Game” by three fans of the series. Every week during the season, we sit down to unpack strategic moves (and blunders), cheer on our favorite players, and play games about the game.

Chapters: 

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:59 Recap

00:04:33 Strat Chat

00:08:57 Challengers

00:20:32 One-Star Reviews

00:27:28 Rose Thorn Bloom

00:30:28 Outro 

We are rewatching Season 1 of Jet Lag: The Game during this offseason! Is playing offensive or defensive better for this game? How would Baggage Claim play Connect 4? Plus, a special game of “match the bonkers statue with the state it resides in.”

Find us online

Bluesky: baggageclaimpod.bsky.social 

Youtube: @BaggageClaimPod 

Email: [email protected]

Credits: 

Created, hosted, edited, and produced by: 

• Casey R. (she/her/hers, enigmatic and mysterious)

• Jaya N.S. (they/them/theirs, lives inside a rock)

• Kyra R. (she/her/hers, allergic to social media)

Music by Kevin MacLeod from the Free Music Archive

About us: 

Welcome to Baggage Claim, an analysis of the strategy and shenanigans in “Jet Lag: The Game” by three fans of the series. Every week during the season, we sit down to unpack strategic moves (and blunders), cheer on our favorite players, and play games about the game.

Chapters: 

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:08 Recap

00:05:23 Strat Chat

00:13:47 WWBCAUJLTGCPD

00:18:28 Baggage Claim At The Night At The Museum: The First One

00:30:01 Rose Bloom Thorn

00:32:50 Outro

Join us as we rewatch Season 1 of Jet Lag: The Game during this offseason! Is the California/Nevada combo OP or overrated? What would have happened if they all got on the same flight to SFO? What’s up with the roadside animal statues both teams have been seeing? 

Find us online

Bluesky: baggageclaimpod.bsky.social 

Youtube: @BaggageClaimPod 

Email: [email protected]

Credits: 

Created, hosted, edited, and produced by: 

• Casey R. (she/her/hers, enigmatic and mysterious)

• Jaya N.S. (they/them/theirs, lives inside a rock)

• Kyra R. (she/her/hers, allergic to social media)

Music by Kevin MacLeod from the Free Music Archive

About us: 

Welcome to Baggage Claim, an analysis of the strategy and shenanigans in “Jet Lag: The Game” by three fans of the series. Every week during the season, we sit down to unpack strategic moves (and blunders), cheer on our favorite players, and play games about the game.

Chapters: 

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:33 Recap

00:05:33 The Strat Chat

00:16:04 The Detour

00:22:09 Train of Lies

00:31:03 Rose Bloom Thorn

00:34:43 Outro

It’s the finale of Jet Lag’s two-part NYC special Hide & Seek round! What is a bug, really? Is prioritizing the end game the best hide and seek strategy? Plus: choo choo, the Train of Lies is pulling into the station!

Find us online

Bluesky: baggageclaimpod.bsky.social 

Youtube: @BaggageClaimPod 

Email: [email protected]

Credits: 

Created, hosted, edited, and produced by: 

• Casey R. (she/her/hers, enigmatic and mysterious)

• Jaya N.S. (they/them/theirs, lives inside a rock)

• Kyra R. (she/her/hers, allergic to social media)

Music by Kevin MacLeod from the Free Music Archive

About us: 

Welcome to Baggage Claim, an analysis of the strategy and shenanigans in “Jet Lag: The Game” by three fans of the series. Every week during the season, we sit down to unpack strategic moves (and blunders), cheer on our favorite players, and play games about the game.

Chapters: 

0:00:00 Intro

00:02:14 Recap

00:17:24 U-Turn

00:27:22 Train of Lies

00:37:19 Rose Bud Thorn

00:39:44 Outro

Welcome to Baggage Claim’s coverage of the two-part mini-season, Hide & Seek in New York City! Where did Adam and Amy hide? Did Sam and Ben ask the right questions? Is ball life? 

Find us online

Bluesky: baggageclaimpod.bsky.social 

Youtube: @BaggageClaimPod 

Email: [email protected]

Credits: 

Created, hosted, edited, and produced by: 

• Casey R. (she/her/hers, enigmatic and mysterious)

• Jaya N.S. (they/them/theirs, lives inside a rock)

• Kyra R. (she/her/hers, allergic to social media)

Music by Kevin MacLeod from the Free Music Archive

About us: 

Welcome to Baggage Claim, an analysis of the strategy and shenanigans in “Jet Lag: The Game” by three fans of the series. Every week during the season, we sit down to unpack strategic moves (and blunders), cheer on our favorite players, and play games about the game.

Chapters: 

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:53 Recap

00:05:08 Strat Chat

00:14:15 Predictions

00:22:09 New Dork City

00:30:58 Rose Bud Thorn

00:34:47 Conclusions

It’s the finale! Which team’s strategy proved to be the path to success? What was the best challenge of the season? What’s the worst-reviewed place they went?

Thanks for listening to our podcast this (first) season! Coverage of NYC Hide & Seek—and offseason episodes—coming soon!

Find us online

Bluesky: baggageclaimpod.bsky.social 

Youtube: @BaggageClaimPod 

Email: [email protected]

Credits: 

Created, hosted, edited, and produced by: 

• Casey R. (she/her/hers, enigmatic and mysterious)

• Jaya N.S. (they/them/theirs, lives inside a rock)

• Kyra R. (she/her/hers, allergic to social media)

Music by Kevin MacLeod from the Free Music Archive

About us: 

Welcome to Baggage Claim, an analysis of the strategy and shenanigans in “Jet Lag: The Game” by three fans of the series. Every week during the season, we sit down to unpack strategic moves (and blunders), cheer on our favorite players, and play games about the game.

Chapters: 

00:00:00 Intro

00:04:59 Strat Chat

00:18:15 Challenge Bracket

00:31:23 One-Star Reviews

00:37:21 Rose Bud Thorn

00:42:32 Outro

Will Ben and Adam conjure an out-of-season flower to steal the Netherlands? How good are Sam and Tom at LEGOs? Plus: Predictions for Season 14: South Korea!

Find us online

Bluesky: baggageclaimpod.bsky.social 

Youtube: @BaggageClaimPod 

Email: [email protected]

Credits: 

Created, hosted, edited, and produced by: 

• Casey R. (she/her/hers, enigmatic and mysterious)

• Jaya N.S. (they/them/theirs, lives inside a rock)

• Kyra R. (she/her/hers, allergic to social media)

Music by Kevin MacLeod from the Free Music Archive

About us: 

Welcome to Baggage Claim, an analysis of the strategy and shenanigans in “Jet Lag: The Game” by three fans of the series. Every week during the season, we sit down to unpack strategic moves (and blunders), cheer on our favorite players, and play games about the game.

Chapters: 

00:00:00 Introduction

00:03:01 Recap

00:06:39 The Strat Chat

00:14:17 The Detour

00:20:35 Game, Set, Match!

00:27:00 Rose Thorn Bud Seed (!)

00:32:36 Outro

Which team has the better strategy coming into the midpoint of the game? Who will pull ahead from the current tie? Was this the greatest Snack Zone intro of all time?

Find us online

Bluesky: baggageclaimpod.bsky.social 

Youtube: @BaggageClaimPod 

Email: [email protected]

Credits: 

Created, hosted, edited, and produced by: 

• Casey R. (she/her/hers, enigmatic and mysterious)

• Jaya N.S. (they/them/theirs, lives inside a rock)

• Kyra R. (she/her/hers, allergic to social media)

Music by Kevin MacLeod from the Free Music Archive

About us: 

Welcome to Baggage Claim, an analysis of the strategy and shenanigans in “Jet Lag: The Game” by three fans of the series. Every week during the season, we sit down to unpack strategic moves (and blunders), cheer on our favorite players, and play games about the game.

Chapters: 

00:00:00 Introduction

00:03:46 Strat Chat

00:11:07 Cruising Altitude

00:18:39 Chair or Swear

00:22:18 Rose Bud Thorn