The Thrifty Traveler Podcast
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast, hosted by Gunnar Olson and Kyle Potter, covers travel news, airline and hotel points and miles, and money-saving flight tactics. The show has 100 episodes in its feed, released roughly every five days, with a median length of about 50 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode. Its distinctive feature is the Starter Kit mini-series of bonus episodes.
Engaged travel-points listeners who act on card and booking advice
- Weekly episodes with a median length near 50 minutes give a host-read spot room to land.
- A 4.9 Apple Podcasts average across 269 ratings signals an attentive, satisfied audience.
- Content centers on booking flights and redeeming points, a purchase-minded context for travel brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, news roundup, bonus tutorial series
- Tone
- informative, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 45 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover airfare, points, and travel news with no flagged content; the explicit flag is 0.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | thrifty-traveler-podcast.simplecast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1799995244 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/MFk8PVUG |
Benchmark score: 85 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Inside the Airlines & the Future of Points, with Zach Griff | 2026-10-15 | 54 min |
| A New Tool to Save on Flights, Pricey Airports, Hyatt’s Continued Slid | 2026-10-08 | 53 min |
| Which Airline Miles Are Actually Worth Using in 2026? | 2026-10-01 | 56 min |
| How to Save on Your Holiday Flights (& When to Book) | 2026-09-24 | 43 min |
| Starter Kit Vol. 5, Tips for Traveling Better & Cheaper | 2026-09-22 | 49 min |
| Are You Making These Mistakes with Your Points & Miles? | 2026-09-17 | 49 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 5 days.
Welcome to the Thrifty Traveler Podcast – a travel podcast where we dig into the latest travel news and trends and discuss all the best ways to earn and redeem your points and miles! From the ins and outs of booking cheap flights, exploring the best ways to use your airline miles, or diving into other next-level money-saving travel tips, your hosts Gunnar Olson and Kyle Potter will bring you the…
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About The Thrifty Traveler Podcast
The Thrifty Traveler Podcast is a travel show hosted by Gunnar Olson and Kyle Potter, as described on the show's feed and Apple Podcasts listing. Each episode covers the latest travel news and trends, along with strategies for earning and redeeming airline and hotel points and miles, booking cheaper flights, and other money-saving travel tips. The show has 100 episodes in its feed, released about every five days, with a median length of roughly 50 minutes.
The show is rated 4.9 on Apple Podcasts from 269 ratings. The feed also includes a bonus Starter Kit mini-series that walks newer listeners through credit cards, flight searching, and point transfers. Audience figures are estimates only, based on Apple ratings: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, with listeners likely concentrated in the United States and skewing toward ages 25 to 44.
Sponsors are not visible in the feed. Host-read placements are estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, which buys a mid-roll read to an engaged points-and-travel audience. The show suits travel booking tools, loyalty and credit card products, and travel brands seeking a value-minded listener.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Thrifty Traveler Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Thrifty Traveler Podcast
How much does The Thrifty Traveler Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsorship terms agreed with the show.
What is The Thrifty Traveler Podcast about?
The show covers travel news, airline and hotel points and miles, booking cheaper flights, and money-saving travel tips. Hosts Gunnar Olson and Kyle Potter publish roughly one episode every five days.
How do I contact The Thrifty Traveler Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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