wasteland, baby!

july and its wasteland. ahhhhh i'm running late im on my way i swear

Marsh'll Law

How does the world wok anymore? How do streaming services survive?

How is HEADS OF STATE a movie and what do the Film School Janitors think about it?

Listen to find out!

Amazon Prime's Heads of State Review

Justin Vacula explores smart travel hacks and credit-card reward strategies that keep trips affordable—then dives into ZorkFest 2025 (Dec 5–7, Las Vegas). Guest Michael Trager shares the conference’s origin story, what’s new for 2025, and how casino loyalty stacks with airline/hotel programs. We also tackle Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts in Vegas, cashback vs. travel cards, and why gamblers should be interested in miles & points.

🎟 Tickets & details: ZorkFest.TravelZork.com

Chapters

00:00 Intro
00:44 What is ZorkFest 2025?
01:43 Casino loyalty + miles/points synergy
05:23 Highlights & what’s new this year
07:33 Schedule + sessions overview
18:56 Venue & accommodations
23:29 Announcements & promos
24:54 Why gamblers should care about miles/points
27:58 Cashback vs. travel cards
28:43 Maximizing card benefits
31:08 Casino loyalty and travel perks
35:34 Masterclasses & learning tracks
44:51 Listener Q&A
50:38 Where to learn more

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CardPointers helps you activate card-linked offers and take advantage of other powerful credit card features.

👉 Earn 500 miles when signing up for Rove Miles using my referral link:
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ZorkFest 2025 with Michael Trager

Free Download

MGM Presents - Frenna - ZaaZaa  Martyn Green Latin Remix ) FREE DOWNLOAD!

You and I, dancing slowly - M.A.FABRE - Compositor Miguel Ángel Fabre - Estudio DMC MUSIC - www.djmafabre.com

You and I, dancing slowly

im at a loss for words.

Earning MGM Gold and Platinum Status in 2026 - Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast

Ready to earn comped cruises, waived resort fees, dining credits, and more? Justin Vacula and returning co-host Darren break down practical paths to MGM Gold and Platinum for 2026, how the MGM credit cards fits in, and smart stacking with myVEGAS and other casino loyalty programs. 

Chapters
00:00 Intro to low-cost travel with points and miles
00:32 Meet the hosts and upcoming events
01:50 Chicago Seminars Heritage Edition recap
03:30 How to earn MGM status in 2026
04:34 MGM Gold benefits
08:25 MGM Platinum benefits
12:10 Tier credit earning strategies
12:31 MGM Iconic card overview
20:29 MGM Rewards MasterCard overview
23:02 Maximizing MGM credit card benefits
25:28 ZorkFest 2025 preview
25:37 Current promos and limited-time offers
26:04 Chicago Points Travel Festival 2026
27:14 CardPointers and monthly meetups
29:01 Atlantic City updates and MGM Gold
30:13 Stacking rewards and benefits
32:37 Cruise benefits and status matching
34:05 Chase Sapphire Reserve Edit Credit with Park MGM
43:26 MGM National Harbor and future plans
47:42 Wrap-up and key takeaways

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CardPointers helps you activate card-linked offers and take advantage of other powerful credit card features.

👉 Become a Frequent Traveler University member and sign up for events.
https://ftuniversity.com/?aff=24

👉 Earn 500 miles when signing up for Rove Miles using my referral link:
www.rovemiles.com/?signup&referralCode=8AS1JSG9

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✨ Bonus content 🎁

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Stay tuned for more tips, strategies, and stories to help you optimize your travel, rewards, and lifestyle. 🚀

Earning MGM Rewards Status in 2026

Check this one! More to come, stay tuned!

MGM Presents - Voices in my head ( Martyn Green's Mashup Edit ) SC FILTERED COPY

Getting Started in Points and Miles | Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast 

In this episode of the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast, host Justin Vacula breaks down the art of using credit card points, miles, and casino loyalty programs to save money on travel and travel in style.
Justin shares how he went from discovering poker to focusing on credit card rewards, stacking offers, and traveling at next to no cost. 

Joined by Frank and Trey from the Poker Dealer School of Philadelphia, Justin explains the fundamentals of miles and points, how to safely manage many credit cards, and how poker, points, and miles rely on math, discipline, and strategy.

You’ll learn how to:
Maximize credit card rewards without going into debt

Combine casino comps with points and miles for huge value

Use apps and tools to track offers and organize your cards

Think about expected value like a poker player when making financial decisions

If you’re a poker player, casino regular, or just someone who wants to travel more for less, this episode is for you.

Timestamps
 00:00 Introduction
 00:45 Interview with Frank and Trey from Poker Dealer School
 01:39 Justin’s Journey into Miles and Points
 02:47 Scaling Up Credit Card Rewards
 03:51 Starting the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast
 06:17 Credit Card Strategies and Tips
 17:16 Favorite Trips and Experiences
 19:30 Combining Credit Card Perks with Casino Comps
 24:32 Learning Poker and Credit Card Fundamentals
 25:08 Useful Apps for Credit Card Management
 25:53 Exploring Credit Card Rewards and Offers
 27:02 Podcast Break and Sponsor Message
 27:54 JetBlue 25 for 25 Challenge
 32:41 Coaching and Educating on Credit Cards
 36:05 Philosophy and Credit Card Strategies
 38:30 Navigating Credit Card Rules and Benefits
 43:52 Final Thoughts and Advice

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👉 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/0PRUx83Z4XKHengsgOoLWg

👉 TuneIn → https://tunein.com/podcasts/Podcasts/Hurdy-Gurdy-Travel-Podcast-p1275539/

👉 iHeartRadio → https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-hurdy-gurdy-travel-podcast-51807405/

👉 …and many other podcast platforms worldwide! 🌍🎧

📡 Prefer using your favorite app? Simply copy & paste my podcast RSS feed:
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—
💜 Support My Work & Unlock Special Perks:

👉 Support me through helpful referral links on my site: https://hurdygurdytravel.com/donate-referral-links/

👉 Use my CardPointers affiliate link to save on annual and lifetime memberships → https://www.cardpointers.com/hurdygurdytravel

CardPointers helps you activate card-linked offers and take advantage of other powerful credit card features.

👉 Become a Frequent Traveler University member and sign up for events.
https://ftuniversity.com/?aff=24

👉 Earn 500 miles when signing up for Rove Miles using my referral link:
www.rovemiles.com/?signup&referralCode=8AS1JSG9

—

👉 Visit the Support Tab on my website to contribute via SubscribeStar → https://www.subscribestar.com/hurdygurdytravel

🎁 Subscriber & Supporter Perks Include:

✨ One-on-one calls with me

✨ Advance notice of upcoming podcast guests (submit your questions!)

✨ A custom podcast episode recorded just for you 🎙️💬

✨ Bonus content 🎁

—

🌐 Stay Connected With Me:

🔔 Subscribe on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@HurdyGurdyTravelPodcast

👍 Like on Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/HurdyGurdyTravelPodcast

🐦 Follow on Twitter / X → https://x.com/HurdyGurdyTravl

📸 Follow on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/justinvacula/

—
✨ Thank You for Listening & Supporting the Hurdy Gurdy Travel Podcast!
Stay tuned for more tips, strategies, and stories to help you optimize your travel, rewards, and lifestyle. 🚀🌍💳

Getting Started in Miles and Points with Frank and Trey

i hear they're calling it Raftland!. and it's irish. it's not chinese it's irish now that's why it's green. that's what happened to me too.

actually doing the mgm this time :thumbs_up_emoji: retired life is so cool guys :sunglasses_face_emoji:

"Raftland!", I hear they're callin' it.

i concoct elaborate ruses to make you think there's music here, but actually it's just manipulations of the air i have masterfully crafted around you through the internet.

Currently composing on: Mushroom Kid's Big Grass Sword
Studio Assistant @ Wavyrn Audio

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Martyn Green, A wellknown name in the dance, club and party scene. Martyn Green is a master in technique skills. His productions are played by several deejays across...

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Here’s a little story about a trio of janitors. 
Might have heard they worked at a well-known film school.
They picked up a few things other than trash. 
They might hate your movie, or if drunk think it’s cool.
Every now and then they get together for a lunch break. 
Trash talk some movie, or TV, or streaming.
Rodney and Jason and Sean – they all clean halls. 
If you listen close you can hear kids screaming: Film School Janitors!

2024 Music "Aries Beats - Escape" is is under a Creative Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) license. 
2019 Music from YouTube Audio Library [Aka YAL]
2019 Music provided by RFM: https://youtu.be/8BkqPryqA5Q
2018 Music: https://www.instagram.com/jaelaredd/ 
NCU Theme Music from YouTube Audio Library [Aka YAL]
High School Hero · Silent Partner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iguumobmY_4

At your local top-tier film-and-TV school, these three lurk the halls… sweeping… scrubbing…mopping…

What you drop, they pick up.  But that’s not all they’re picking up.

You see, after twenty years of cleaning up after film students, they’ve learned something – most movies are garbage.

So whenever their lunch breaks align, they catch up on the latest Hollywood has to offer.

In between taking out the trash, they’re talking trash.

Rodney – Sean – Jason… They are The Film School Janitors

Travel the world at next to no cost with credit card rewards!

New tracks tagged #mgm