I Think Less of You Podcast

Thoughts on returning home from a trip abroad, some Ireland vs America quirks, jetlag, traveling with kids, and plenty of banter.

Enjoy a few of the photos I’ve had time to edit, (full notes on everywhere we went, as well as my trip through Derry & Donegal, coming sometime this weekend.)

Enjoy these AI generated show notes:

00:00 Jet Lag and Travel Experiences

03:09 Seasonal Changes and Holiday Preparations

07:39 Podcasting Dynamics and Paid Content

10:33 Traveling with Kids and Jet Lag

13:28 Safety and Regulations in Travel

16:34 Driving in Different Countries

19:39 Accommodations and Travel Experiences

22:35 Cruising and Family Travel

25:31 Cultural Observations and Political Discussions

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We’re both back in the US, but thanks to the magic of the internet, here’s more from Ireland. Sorry, uploaded last weeks episode earlier this morning by mistake.

Paid episode coming tomorrow, we will be trying to add more of those.AI generated show notes:

00:00 Introduction to Balindooley Castle

03:15 Experiences in Ireland

06:22 The Unique Features of the Castle

09:16 Challenges of Staying in a Historic Keep

12:13 Food Adventures and Cultural Insights

15:13 Reflections on Historical Accommodations

18:14 The Balance of History and Modern Comforts

21:26 Cultural Context and Historical Figures

24:07 Final Thoughts on the Experience

28:23 Rustic Accommodations and Travel Experiences

29:58 The Joys of Traveling Like a Local

33:12 Adapting to Last-Minute Changes

35:05 Exploring the Beauty of Ireland

36:27 Customs and Travel Logistics

39:29 The Challenges of Airport Transit

41:16 The Myth of the Narwhal

45:46 Dining Experiences and Cultural Differences

48:56 Reflections on Galway and Travel Recommendations

54:13 exit music

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Oops… a planned trip to Poland, where Courtney wanted to cover the anniversary of the final Soviet troop withdrawal, turned into a last-minute tour of South West Ireland - after Courtney was in Donegal and Northern Ireland last week for a conference.

Still bummed we didn’t get to do any of the Poland plans, but felt it for the best at the moment, and we have a fun episode full of Irish adventures.

AI created show notes:

00:00 Introduction to the Conversation

02:35 Exploring Ireland: First Impressions

05:18 Driving in Ireland: Experiences and Challenges

08:03 Cultural Observations: The Irish Landscape and People

10:33 Historical Context: Castles and Heritage

13:15 Unique Experiences: Cable Cars and Remote Islands

16:02 Traveling with Family: Reflections and Insights

18:48 Food and Drink: Culinary Experiences in Ireland

21:35 Travel Tips: Navigating Accommodations and Transportation

24:41 Personal Anecdotes: Family and Travel Stories

27:13 Conclusion: Reflections on the Journey

30:00 Looking Ahead: Future Plans and Adventures

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Sorry we’re only getting one episode up this week, its a big travel week with Lee’s family taking a little road trip and Courtney heading to Ireland for work… lots of interesting stuff coming up next week!

Enjoy these AI generated show notes, which make us sound a lot more intellectual than we are:

Chapters

00:00 The Evolution of Travel Content

02:58 Generational Differences in Media Consumption

05:40 The Role of Social Media in Influencing Trends

08:23 The Impact of Short-Form Content

11:08 Concert Experiences Across Cultures

13:53 Reflections on Nostalgia and Music

16:49 Family Dynamics and Entertainment Choices

19:59 Concert Experiences with Kids

21:12 The Importance of Hearing Protection

22:28 Traveling with Family: Hotels and Accommodations

24:48 Climbing Adventures and Family Activities

26:09 The Challenges of Family Sleeping Arrangements

28:19 Hotel Preferences and Booking Strategies

30:16 Travel Rewards and Loyalty Programs

32:21 Aging Gracefully: Hair and Self-Image

34:25 Parenting Perspectives: The Baby Phase

36:52 Historical Living Conditions and Family Dynamics

38:10 Website Optimization and ADA Compliance

40:56 The Impact of ADA on Architecture

46:49 Ownership Issues in Post-War Krakow

52:15 Travel Plans and Cultural Insights

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This one is very influencer-talk heavy and a bit more political, but we think you’ll appreciate our takes.

A few links:

Hotel group Courtney references

Taylor Lorenz piece on dark money dem influencers at Wired

Courtney’s favorite post from her Country Inn sponsorship

I’ve been asked for timestamps, so enjoy these AI-generated notes, -C :

00:00 Hotel Breakfast Preferences

03:23 Family Travel Dynamics

06:19 Hotel Design and Aesthetics

08:56 Experiences with Hotel Chains

11:44 Social Media Influence on Travel

14:47 Comparing International Hotel Standards

24:28 The Rise of Hipster Hotels

27:11 The Dichotomy of Influencer Life

30:26 Influencer Ethics and Transparency

34:26 Political Influencing and Messaging

46:37 The Need for Cohesion in Political Messaging

47:58 The Evolving Landscape of Political Influence

51:13 Leveraging Influencers for Political Messaging

54:30 Challenges of Coordination on the Right

57:13 Monetization and the Influencer Economy

01:00:52 Building Networks for Conservative Voices

01:05:31 The Power of Non-Traditional Influencers

01:09:03 The Need for Self-Identification as Influencers

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Courtney is heading to Europe for September, and we chat about random continental quirks, as well as other nonsense like naming kids weird names, Costco rotisserie chicken, and Lee telling his wife to calm down.

After recording, I found a route to avoid the pride of Ireland, so hold your prayers for me for now.

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Yes, Coloradans do really call the Cache le Poudre River “the pooder”.

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We got super political on this one, sorry. And we again completely got off track from some interesting things we’re watching in America’s travel market… but we’re going to keep trying to do these more often!

I’m also going to find a better mic for when I’m traveling, sorry.

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We’re trying to record more often now that we have more subscribers - we got a bit political on this one, and have a much more detailed episode planned for later this week. Enjoy!

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We tried to actually focus for an episode and went on even more tangents, so that’s quite on brand for us… but come join as we talk the downturn in US tourism and what the media is saying about that (and why we think it might not be accurate), Lee makes the most unflattering comparison he could think of for me, and we talk about more US and EU differences.

A note on sound: towards the end lee gets up for a break and I had to cut out me calling my son so when we start talking about him that’s why.

Don’t worry, I’ve already told Lee he’s not allowed to have a pen he can click next time, and I am trying to mute my mic more during my morning asthma attacks and maybe yell a bit less… we’re trying.

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