Best Chasing Daylight Podcasts (2025)

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324: Navigating Vegas Golf: Course Conditions, Equipment Choices, and Wildlife Encounters 1:00:45

6d ago1:00:45

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Send us a text Ever witnessed a wild kingdom moment while lining up your putt? We sure have. This week, we share an incredible nature story from Legacy Golf Course, where a roadrunner hunted, caught, and tried to devour a baby rabbit right before our eyes—something none of us had seen in decades of desert golf. Golf equipment dominates our conversa…

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Cardless No More, Earn Amex Points With A Chase Card, Dueling Coastal Trips & Hyatt House Woes 41:22

2d ago41:22

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Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description This week Mark and Shawn crossed paths to head towards opposite coasts for miles & points meetups. On this show they'll discuss their respective trips to Monterrey, CA and Virginia Beac…

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Cap One's Giant 400K Bonus, Misleading Travel Ads, MGM Goes Iconic & Insane Food Presentations! 19:00

14d ago19:00

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Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description This week several new card offers came out along with some that are ending. MGM launched their interesting Iconic card which gives you a path towards spending to higher status in a much…

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323: We survived the windiest golf tournament and all we got were these confusing tee markers. 54:17

14d ago54:17

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Send us a text Exploring Laughlin Ranch's exceptional desert golf layout tops our agenda this week, as Jeremy and Dan experience this hidden gem for the first time. The course earns unanimous praise from our crew for its strategic design, challenging greens, and memorable finishing stretch. "It's scorable, but it's also a thin line between being sc…

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Last Minute "Free" Trip to Europe, Economy vs. Business, Having 6 Hilton Cards & An Epic Detour 39:10

16d ago39:10

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Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description On this episode of MTM Travel Shawn and Mark discuss last minute plans including Shawn's "free" cruise and his upcoming trip to Europe. Economy vs. business, flying into other airports,…

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250K Bonus + Kicker, Hilton's Best U.S. Redemption, Safety of Helicopters & "Free" Money from Wells! 20:03

21d ago20:03

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Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description This week several increased card offers came out including a new version of Amex's popular "no lifetime language" Business Platinum offer. Find out how to see if you are targeted for 25…

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322: The Masters Drama: Rory's Triumph and Golf's Greatest Show 1:06:18

21d ago1:06:18

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Send us a text Rory McIlroy's emotional Masters victory delivered the most dramatic Sunday at Augusta since Tiger's 2019 win, and we're breaking down every moment that led to his historic Grand Slam achievement. From that towering 7-iron on the 15th to Justin Rose's remarkable charge and the playoff tension, this Masters showed why golf's first maj…

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AA Does Good, Madness of Apps, Chinese Social Media Response & Universal's Epic Expansion! 39:25

23d ago39:25

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Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description On this episode of MTM Travel Shawn and Mark follow up on Mark's AA status match "battle" including a great resolution and some tips if you are in the same position. They also discuss t…

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Big Amex Downgrades, Airline Status Matches Galore, Chase's HUGE Deal & Travel Treasure Hunting! 22:16

28d ago22:16

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Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description This week we learned of some expected changes coming to the American Express Business Platinum card. With the addition of Hilton credits last year, we have now seen a downgrade to other…

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321: A Candid Chat with L.A.B Golf's Sam Hahn 1:46:06

28d ago1:46:06

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Send us a text What happens when an Instagram critique leads to an unexpected friendship? In this captivating episode, we're joined by Sam Hahn, the innovative mind behind L.A.B. Golf, after a viral social media post sparked a genuine connection rather than conflict. Sam takes us through his remarkable journey from bar musician to golf equipment re…

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Battling with AA, Easy $200 Offer + Mark & Shawn Do Vegas! 39:34

29d ago39:34

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Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description On this episode of MTM Travel Shawn and Mark go over their recent weekend adventures in Vegas which includes many off the Strip sights plus the Capital One lounge, New York New York hot…

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Hyatt's Casino Bonanza, United's New Hotness, Chase Sapphire 100K Online & More Bad Southwest News! 22:41

1M ago22:41

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Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description This week Chase & United launched all new revamped credit cards top to bottom. In addition to increased welcome offers they raised the prices on their annual fees and added a bunch of o…

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320: April Fool's via BGC - Matt got pranked hard! And the Fourteen 40 Golf Giveaway winner is announced 1:02:08

1M ago1:02:08

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Send us a text An unexpected April Fool's joke serves as the catalyst for a wide-ranging golf conversation that touches on personal vulnerability, professional competition, and the bridges that can be built through our shared passion for the game. Mike from Beautiful Golf Courses executed the perfect prank on Matt, creating a fake argument over PGA…

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Baha Mar Paradise or Overpriced - Staying for "Free" in Nassau, Water Park, Room Review & More! 45:49

1M ago45:49

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Episode Description On this episode of MTM Travel Shawn and Mark discuss Mark's recent family Spring Break trip to Baha Mar in Nassau. This new aged megaresort has just about everything for the family but it comes at a cost. We'll discuss how you can save with miles & points at Baha Mar plus what to expect with the rooms, beaches, water park and mo…

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319: From Whatnot to Wedges and TGL to Walkeen Kneemhan 57:26

1M ago57:26

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Send us a text The golf equipment rabbit hole runs deep in this laughter-filled episode as the crew shares their latest struggles and triumphs on the course. When Matt reveals he's hitting his driver better than ever while completely losing his iron game, the others commiserate about the perpetual balancing act that is golf improvement. A spirited …

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Crazy Spring Break Audible, Last Minute DFW Flights, Hotels & Activities + Getting Chase Aeroplan 44:28

1M ago44:28

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Episode Description On this episode of MTM Travel Shawn is joined by Joe Cheung to discuss his recent application for the Aeroplan card and how Joe is planning on taking his family to the European Christmas markets. The bulk of the show focuses on Shawn's Spring Break trip which included a same day audible from a road trip to a Dallas Fort Worth ad…

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Hyatt Elite Carveouts, US Bank's 4% Mistake, Hotel Ice Hack, Up to 185K Bonvoy & Debit Rewards Cards 19:34

2M ago19:34

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Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description This week we learned that Hyatt has changed their terms to give another property an exemption from honoring elite benefits. With their exclusion list growing longer and longer is this a…

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318: The Players Championship Drama to Social Media Storms 1:01:18

2M ago1:01:18

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Send us a text A million views, a brutal lung infection, and strong opinions about putters – this episode has it all as we navigate the fascinating world of golf both on and off the course. The Players Championship delivered the drama we expected with Rory McIlroy claiming another victory at TPC Sawgrass. We break down the challenging conditions th…

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Hyatt's Chicago Problem, Destroying Southwest's Brand, Reevaluating Lounge Certs & Bahamas Preview! 39:08

2M ago39:08

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Episode Description On this episode of MTM Travel Shawn and Mark dive into some of the changes Southwest announced after our previous show. It's far worse than anyone imagined including cuts in benefits, no free bags, basic economy and more. Are they destroying the brand or will it grow from this bigger and better than ever? We also discuss Mark's …

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317: Under The Cover, What Your Putter Choice Says About Your Golf Soul 1:08:40

2M ago1:08:40

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Send us a text The eternal golf equipment debate takes center stage as Joe abandons his trusted Strokes Gained putter pre tournament, comparing it to putting a misbehaving child in "timeout." This sparks a fascinating conversation about the psychology behind our club choices and when to make changes. Meanwhile, Jeremy delivers perhaps the most shoc…

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Southwest's Devaluation & Betrayal, Nintendo Livery, Mileage Broker Warning & Cap One Fine Dining? 19:38

2M ago19:38

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Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description This week Southwest knocked the socks off of their customers in the worst way possible with a gutting of points earnings followed by tons of other changes. We also discuss: mileage brok…

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Southwest Airlines Huge Devaluation, Ending Daylight Savings & Universal's Epic Year 43:59

2M ago43:59

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Join MTM Diamond before the price goes up. Limited slots have opened up, but membership will be closing soon. More info here: https://www.patreon.com/c/milestomemories Episode Description On this episode of MTM Travel Shawn and Mark are joined by Joe Cheung to discuss the recent Southwest Airlines devaluation that was a shock to everyone. What has …

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Carnival in Rio De Janeiro! Flights, Hotels, Points Redemptions & Tips + Is It Safe? 45:57

2M ago45:57

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Join MTM Diamond before the price goes up. Limited slots have opened up, but membership will be closing soon. More info here: https://www.patreon.com/c/milestomemories Episode Description On this episode of MTM Travel Mark debriefs his recent trip to Rio for Carnival. We go over the logistics of the trip including hotel and flight redemptions to di…

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Hilton Free Nights Are Back, Capital One Discover Strategy, AA's Free WiFi & Credit Card "Art"? 19:59

2M ago19:59

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Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description This week American Express and Hilton released increased offers on most of their cobranded cards. Specifically the Surpass and the no annual fee card have great welcome offers which inc…

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316: The Rise of Cool Golf 1:08:45

2M ago1:08:45

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Send us a text The episode dives into how golf is evolving in response to a growing player base and rising costs. We explore the implications of what it means for both seasoned players and newcomers. - Discussing rising golf prices and their impact - Analyzing the shift in golfer demographics post-COVID - How local courses are adapting to increased…

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Hyatt's Brutal Award Changes, Shutdowns Galore, Best New Airport Lounge & White Lotus Holidome? 24:36

2M ago24:36

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Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description This week Hyatt released their annual hotel category changes and they are about as brutal as we have seen in years. While no new categories are being introduced, many of the most popula…

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315: VGN Tourney Recap, Putting Talk, More from Matt's "LAB" Video and a good Bryson Rumor. 1:04:32

2M ago1:04:32

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Send us a text Let's dive into the intricacies of putting and the vital role a coach can play in any golfer's journey. We explore the subtle techniques and tips that can make all the difference on the green. • Short game struggles that every golfer faces • Importance of practicing putting and building confidence • Challenges presented by course con…

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The World's Next Coolest Dictator 28:32

2M ago28:32

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Adam discusses Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele's offer to house migrants deported from the United States in prisons in his country, and all of the reasons why we better hope this guy is imitating Trump and not the other way around. Show notes: https://youdontshow.link/ibdbukele

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Shutdowns Galore, Newly Unlocked Fear of Flying, Self Upgrading to First Class & Sad Influencers! 44:33

2M ago44:33

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Join MTM Diamond before the price goes up. Limited slots have opened up, but membership will be closing soon. More info here: https://www.patreon.com/c/milestomemories Episode Description On this episode of MTM Travel Shawn and Mark discuss the recent aviation disasters and the wider conversation about the safety of air travel. Is flying more dange…

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314: Matt's Viral Video, Personalizing Your Game, and the Buzz Over Viral Golf Moments 1:04:11

3M ago1:04:11

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore the viral incident surrounding a humorous putting video that ignited passionate debates within the golf community. We discuss the nature of social media outrage, the importance of individual identity in golf, and the need to focus on enjoyment over equipment preferences. • Breakdown of the viral video inci…

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Surviving Scammers, Rich Timeshare Deal, Delta's Increased Offers & Uber's Foreign Exchange "Trap" 19:44

3M ago19:44

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Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description This week Uber was in the news for a couple of reasons. First off, they are adding a foreign exchange fee, but you don't want to get caught in the trap. Find out how to save yourself fr…

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Wild Marriott Indifference, Memories & The Dividends of Travel & Previewing Rio Carnival 38:16

3M ago38:16

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Join MTM Diamond before the price goes up. Limited slots have opened up, but membership will be closing soon. More info here: https://www.patreon.com/c/milestomemories Episode Description On this episode of MTM Travel Shawn and Mark discuss a recent Marriott experience a friend of theirs ran into. Sometimes indifferent service can make or break a s…

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313: Golf Parallels with Kendrick Lamar, Waste Management Open Insights, and Gear Anticipation for Upcoming Events 54:59

3M ago54:59

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Send us a text This episode delves into the deep connections between golf and storytelling, particularly through the lens of Kendrick Lamar's rich musical narratives. We explore various themes such as memorable performances, community building in golf, and the emotional landscapes both music and golf create in our lives. • Highlights from the Waste…

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Chase's Big Bank Error, Hyatt Expands Again, BA Rug Pull, Disappointing Lounges & Whirlyball! 13:22

3M ago13:22

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Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description This week a lot of credit card news is happening as Chase is currently running increased welcome offers for the United Business and IHG personal cards. We break down the offers includin…

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The Art of Complaining, Hyatt vs. Marriott, MTM Diamond Slots Open, Creepy Hotel Software & JW Marriott Las Vegas Review 35:52

3M ago35:52

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Join MTM Diamond before the price goes up. Limited slots have opened up. More info here: https://www.patreon.com/c/milestomemories Episode Description On this episode of MTM Travel Shawn and Mark discuss their recent weekend trips including more Hilton payment headaches for Mark and a last minute cert redemption at the JW Marriott Las Vegas for Sha…

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JetBlue's Weird Premium Card, United/IHG Offers, DCA Tragedy, Bank Bonus Challenge & 737 Hotel Room! 22:40

3M ago22:40

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Get an easy $200 from Melio for making your first payment! (Affiliate link. Terms below) https://affiliates.meliopayments.com/travelonpointsteam Episode Description This week a lot of credit card news is happening as Chase is currently running increased welcome offers for the United Business and IHG personal cards. We break down the offers includin…

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312: Krank Interview Recap, Golf at Revere, TGL, and Unforgettable Course Deals and Disappointments 1:11:24

3M ago1:11:24

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Send us a text Join us as we explore the thrilling experiences of achieving personal bests in golf while celebrating the journey with friends. We discuss the emotional ties to various courses, the essence of community in the sport, and the lively atmosphere of events like the Waste Management Open. • Celebrating personal bests and memorable rounds …

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