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š¤Fighting and flightingĀ (01:41)
Wyattās down bad with a cold (no harmonica practice this week š), but he did kick off season two of The Rehearsalā¦set at Houston Airport(sorta). Plus, the crew celebrates the launch of Eva Longoria: Searching for Spain on CNN. Come for the sniffles, stay for the spicy TV recs!
šŗ Seat Pocket - Bareback Boarding: Is It Psychotic? (08:20)
Is it unhinged to board a flight with absolutely nothing? No bag, no carry-on, no personal item. Nada. Wyatt and Chantel get into a surprisingly heated debate about whether traveling light is minimalist genius... or psycho behavior.
š° Unpacking Vegas - Tinis & slot machinis (16:10)
The Vegas weekend recap youāve been waiting forĀ
- Thursday: Video poker + drinks kickoff šø
- Friday: Poolside hangs ā”ļø Dinner at RPM Italian ā”ļø Club night at Hakkasan (storm included!)
- Saturday: More pool ā”ļø Dinner at Beauty & Essex ā”ļø Bellagio = lucky, Cosmo = cursed š² ā”ļø New tattoos
- Sunday: Casino marathons & discovering crapless craps (yes, it's a thing).
š« Runway Report - Lost in LAS: The Vegas Airport Experience (41:12)
Welcome to this week's Runway Report, featuring Harry Reid International (LAS)! We dish on:
- Layout: Chaos. Confusion. We literally got lost.
- Efficiency: Surprisingly fast!
- Food: Limited options but clutch when needed.
- Shops: Standard Hudson Express + heavy Vegas vibes.
- Vibes: Mid. Very mid. Our final verdict? Tune in for the definitive āļø bag tag breakdown!
š§³ Packing for Kansas City - Barbecue, Fountains, and Bachelor Parties (49:54)
Wyatt preps for the next adventure: a Kansas City bachelor party! We cover:
- The city's hidden jazz history, Google Fiber tech flex, and epic BBQ traditions.
- Must-visits like the National WWI Museum, Union Station, and Joeās Kansas City Bar-B-Que.
- 5 Fun Facts + 5 "Whoa, Didnāt Know That" nuggets youāll want to brag about.
š„ Bakery Tourism - Why Bakery Crawls Are the New Bar Crawls (64:08)
Forget brewery tours ā 2025 is the year of bakery tourism.From Scotland to Seattle, travelers are now mapping their vacations around buttery croissants, crusty loaves, and mind-blowing pastries. We explore:
- Why bakery crawls are taking over
- Legendary spots worth the pilgrimage (and yes, standing in a mile-long line is part of the fun)
- How bakery tourism ties into connection, craft, and post-pandemic joy š„¹
š§ Hit play, buckle up, and pack your appetite, taggies ā this episodeās got it all: fever dreams, fountain facts, and flaky pastries galore!
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Boston's Michelin Star Restaurant
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