Can I subsidize Disney Annual Passes entirely with points, and why I rarely discuss plays

Disneyland Trip Report and a 6 month update on my WDW annual pass arbitrage

It's nothing but Disney on this episode, and non-Disney lovers need to apply as I go over my family trip to Disneyland and give an update on my decision to go all in on Walt Disney World Annual passes this year at the 6 month mark. Did I make a huge mistake like Job from Arrested Development? Or is there always money in the Dole Whip stand?

Calala Island 2: Wire Transfer Boogaloo, plus Hyatt drama

Branden and his friend Dyllon join the pod to discuss how they took advantage of the infamous Calala Island Wire Transfer deal with some Hilton Free Night Certs. Me and Branden discuss what we'd want to see in a new Hyatt Premium card from Chase and where we think the program is headed after the recent deval.

Riley from Chasing Cetaceans guest interview

Riley and I discuss the state of the MS union and many other Churn and Burn related topics in one of my most "hot take" packed episodes yet. If you're a fan of churning blogs that cut the fat and get to the point without all the ads and referral links, like Miles Earn and Burn, you're really missing out if you don't follow Rileys blog: https://chasingcetaceans.com/

Paul's Big Trip to New Zealand and Talk of Airline Mergers in The Air

Paul gives Churn and Burn its first ever New Zealand trip report, and we discuss recent (and potential) airline mergers abound. https://www.instagram.com/churnandburnpodcast

Guest Trip: Park Hyatt Niseko and JAL First and Business Class on the A350-1000

Thomas rejoins the show to give his full review of the Park Hyatt Niseko from a skiers perspective. We debate the grail status of JAL First and Business class as industry leading products. We also discuss the recent trend of US Airlines shifting their award programs to become more credit card focused and what the future landscape looks like after united revamped their credit card and award program in that same vein.