Travel Fanboy: A Budget Travel Podcast

A. Bauer

An irreverent take on the world of travel | destination guides | points and miles tips | travel credit cards | industry interviews | casino musings |

  • 50 minutes 37 seconds
    December 2023 Trip Report
    I finally get around to revisiting my December 2023 trip, beyond my sore throat, questionable audio quality, and note crumpling, here's what you can expect to hear about:
    • MGM Grand
    • Rich Little Piggies
    • Power Push
    • Golden Knights
    • Bellagio Suite
    • Sahara 
    • Park MGM

     

    I have other Vegas stuff at CheapskateVegas.com

    4 April 2024, 9:24 pm
  • 1 hour 16 minutes
    Review of Resorts World, Bellagio, and NoMad Las Vegas

    My buddy Han and I discuss Resorts World, Bellagio, and NoMad. The title isn't clickbait. It's really all we discuss. 

    Go to cheapskatevegas.com to see some more stuff. Or follow me on Twitter @travelfanboy to see other stuff. 

    Thanks for listening. 

    4 May 2023, 9:18 pm
  • 45 minutes 35 seconds
    Best Place to Play Craps in Las Vegas

    In this episode, I'm joined by Chris and Josh of the Crap Vegas podcast to talk about exactly that, craps in Las Vegas. They host a great show and you should definitely check it out if craps is your game.  We talk about expanding your bankroll as conditions have changed and where we like to play, including Wynn, Treasure Island, Flamingo, Resorts World and more. Find us on Twitter and let us know where you like to play: @TravelFanboy @smallwhale13

    @vegasduffy Find more Vegas content at Cheapskatevegas.com.

    Thanks for listening. 

    17 February 2023, 4:24 pm
  • 58 minutes 29 seconds
    TFB & Han talk flying up front, Resorts World Vegas, NoMad and Park

    In this episode I chat with my buddy Han about his recent travels. We discuss:

    • Flying up front for cheap
    • Wynn
    • Resorts World Vegas opening
    • NoMad and Park MGM
    • Dealing with bulges

    Note*

    This episode was recorded in early July (2020). Some information, especially talks around masks and mandates, may have changed between recording and publishing. 

    28 July 2021, 1:36 am
  • Podcast Paternity Leave

    Hey friends. I'm taking the month of May off for some needed family bonding. FanSon and Mom are doing great. Thanks to everyone who has reached out already.

    You can still find me interacting online and the TFB Newsletter is still going. 

    Have a good May!

    11 May 2021, 1:54 am
  • 49 minutes 31 seconds
    Best Places To Gamble in Las Vegas: Table Game Edition With John Mehaffey

    In this episode of the podcast, I chat with Vegas Advantage's John Mehaffey about the current table game conditions in Las Vegas and the best values for players. You can listen in most places where podcasts are found. A massive thanks to John for joining me. Vegas Advantage is a fantastic resource and he's a wealth of information.

    Here's some of what we discuss:

    • Current conditions
    • Where low rollers should go
    • Best spots for those comfortable with $25+ minimums
    • Our favorite casinos up and down the Strip
    • Some good off-Strip casinos worth considering

    Make sure to follow John and Kristina's on Twitter:

    John Mehaffey Twitter

    Kristina Mehaffey Twitter

    Vegas Advantage Twitter

    If you're interested in giving me $3 a month to email you, here's how you can make that happen:

    TFB Newsletter

    Thanks for listening. Keep crunching those numbers. 

    31 March 2021, 3:06 am
  • 40 minutes 8 seconds
    Building a Bankroll

    It's a bankroll building extravaganza. I have three things I keep in mind when building a bankroll:

    1. Have a separate account
    2. Establish a number and automate
    3. Have rules and follow them

    I mention I like SoFi for my separate gambling account. I have a referral link below if you're interested. This doesn't drive my mention of them in this episode. I've used SoFi Money for over a year as my 'vacation fund' and I have no major complaints. Choose a separate account that works best for you and your needs.  Links for things mentioned in the show: Discord Server - Red Chip Travelers

    Newsetter - TFB Vegas Newsletter

    SoFi - TFB referral bonus

     

     

    18 March 2021, 10:11 pm
  • 27 minutes 18 seconds
    Emergency Pod - Shifting Sands and the Future of Las Vegas

    In this off the cuff episode, I discuss the sale of Las Vegas Sands' assets and the future of Las Vegas. 

    I also wax poetic about the Vegas entertainers of yesteryear, the want for more deep theming, and the city's unique opportunity to capture America's attention again. 

     

    *I neglected to note this in the episode but it's probably important--I'm a Las Vegas Sands shareholder at the time of this recording. 

    4 March 2021, 5:01 am
  • 51 minutes 35 seconds
    Sports Betting Basics and The Big Game With Sportsbook Tom

    The sportsbook and the big board can be a confusing thing. Have no anxiety though -- Sportsbook Tom helps us understand what all the numbers mean and guides us through making our first football bet.  We also talk about good Vegas sportsbooks and take some live chat questions. 

    Find Sportsbook Tom here:

    The Vegas Parlay

    @sportsbooktom

     

    Join the Red Chip Travelers Discord Server to be a part of the next show:  

    Red Chip Travelers invite link

     

    Thanks for listening. Crunch those numbers. May your math not be faulty. 

    3 February 2021, 4:00 am
  • 19 minutes 11 seconds
    The Strategy Illusion

    In this episode we dispel the notion that casual gamblers are "attacking" the casino.  Really, our strategies are more playing styles that act as loss mitigation techniques. I use an interesting /gambling Reddit post as inspiration.

    Thanks to Arcade High for the music: https://arcadehigh.bandcamp.com/track/kingdom

    Have a great new year, everyone. 

    1 January 2021, 12:14 am
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    Caesars Rewards Loyalty Program with Bougie Miles

    Bethany and I discuss

    • earning status
    • easy ways to rack up tier credits
    • credit card shortcuts
    • questions from the chat

    You can see the live stream on the Bougie Miles YouTube channel

    Thanks for listening. Be sure to follow on the socials so you can be informed on when our next live casino chat will be. Be good to each other!

    7 July 2020, 1:46 pm
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