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The Podcastaways — 230 episodes

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1

Tropicale Opens for Booking, Serenade Cancels in Vancouver, Aura Burns & Tim Calls In

2

Carnival Rewards Confusion, the Breeze Kisses a Pier, and Galveston Pier Changes

3

A Cruise Out of Tulsa, a Backpack Full of Goodwill Shoes, and a Turtle With a Problem

4

The Carnival Valor Made a Turn Nobody On Deck Was Ready For

5

Carnival's Hull-Cleaning Robot, NCL's 19-Slide Water Park, and a Gangway Overboard

6

Things No Veteran Cruiser Has Ever Said

7

Brando's Venezia Voyage, Shippy McShipface & the Galveston Glow-Up

8

Have Luggage Will Travel Special Episode! The Secret Sandwich, a White-Gloved Butler, and Our Biggest Announcement Yet

9

Fourth of July Special: Fireworks, Fin Whales, and Ports for Little Kids

10

Frightfully Fun: Carnival Goes Spooky Fleet-Wide (Plus a Port Miami Brawl)

11

John Heald Is Evolving — Carnival's Brand Ambassador Steps Back

12

RelaxAway Half Moon Cay Opens — and Carnival Gets Breached

13

Perfect Day Denied: Mexico Says No, Cuba Says Pay Up

14

Opt In, Cruise On: VIFP, Pork Chops & Tom Wants a Tattoo

15

5 Years Later: Grading Our First-Ever Cruise Tips

16

Chicken & Waffles, Time Travel & Somebody's Getting Sued for $300K

17

No Bimini, No Beard, No Tom

18

We Switched to Margaritaville (And Other Lies We Told You)

19

John Heald's Dog Did Nothing Wrong

20

Platinum Problems, Balcony Mattresses, and Bobby's Terrible Taste in Chicken

21

The Wildest Things Banned on Cruise Ships

22

Lights Out on the Sunshine, Glow Up on the Conquest & Waffle Cones Are a Hack Now

23

Behind the Curtain on Princess Cruises with Kira Jackson

24

The Ultimate Galveston Port Day Playbook: Seawall Stays, Pier Bars, and Pre-Cruise Chao

25

Carnival’s IT Freakout + Royal’s Smart Glasses Crackdown (Plus Skipper!)

26

Bottomless Bubbles, Big Feelings, and a Five-Year-Old Cruise Legend

27

Carnival Heads to Africa, Snow Hits the Lido, and Other Cruise Curveballs

28

Sing Like a Sailor: Hawaii Cruise Tales and Cat Tech Confessions

29

Adult-Only Sailings, Cruise Myths & Why Miami Might Be a Mess

30

Don’t Be That Cruiser: The Unwritten Rules of Life at Sea

31

Cruise Crystal Ball: The Wild, Weird, and Wonderful Things Coming in 2026

32

Overserved at Sea: Drink Limits, Liability, and Passenger Safety

33

Carnival’s 10-Minute Drink Rule: Buzzkill or Better Safety?

34

Runaway Lifeboat, Missing Passengers and The Voice of the Ocean

35

From Rescue Missions to Real Investigations - The Golden Crew Breaks it Down

36

From Lifeboats to Lawsuits: Cruise Chaos Weekly

37

Getting the Best Casino Deals with Comp My Cruise!

38

New Disney Theme, John Heald's responds to Ducky Idea

39

New Main Dining Charges Surprise Guests & The Podcastaways Meets with HR

40

Missing in Bonaire, Stuck Over the Ocean & The Great Bra Debate

41

$37K GoFundMe Scam, Ship Fights & Golden Boys Forever (Plus Kangaroo Updates)

42

Gift Card Scams, Tattoo Bans & Zero Proof Cheers

43

Pack Like a Pro: Our Must-Have Cruise Items

44

From Astronaut Godmothers to Nude Cruises: We Cover It All

45

Waterslide Woes & Diana Ross No-Shows

46

From Margaritaville to Viking: Our Cruise Line Bucket List

47

Welcome to The Podcastaways! (Same Chaos, New Name)

48

Breaking: The Podcastaways Set Sail (Plus Tim's Wild Burlesque Adventure)

49

Independence Day Special: Fireworks, Pool Noodles, and Happy Endings

50

From Grief to Acceptance: Planning Our Poop Cruise Watch Party

51

The Golden Crew Goes Red: VIFP Changes Explained (Sort Of)

52

Mess Around and Find Out: Carnival's Social Media Crackdown

53

Alaska or Bust: Trevor's FGC #3 Adventures on the Carnival Luminosa

54

From Celebration Key to Runway Outtakes: A Carnival Deep Dive

55

Carnival Goes Digital… and So Did Our Sanity

56

Powdered Booze, Haunted Ports, and Travel Insurance Truths

57

Cruise Packing 101: Essentials, Embarrassments, and Expert Tips!

58

Banned Booze, Passport Frowns & a Toilet Mystery Solved

59

Platinum Problems & Project Ace: Carnival Updates Revealed

60

Hold the Ketchup, We’re Texan! Mayo Ain’t Just for Sandwiches, John

61

I Ate Two Cheesecakes and Blame My Mom

62

The Tom & Jenn Power Hour. AKA Where in the World Is Trevor SanDiego?

63

Miami Party Cruises EXPOSED: The Truth About Short Carnival Cruises!

64

Towels on Fire & Chocolate Cake Drama: Carnival Cruising Catastrophes

65

Dudes, Food & Brews Cruise

66

The Tom and Jen Show

67

Hidden Ways to Save Money on Your Next Cruise

68

Cruising With Confidence: Accessibility & Adventures with Aspen

69

Secrets, Slides, and Surprises: One-of-a-Kind Carnival Cruise Experiences!

70

The Princess Takes the Helm: Jennifer’s Grand Adventure

71

Do You Really Need a PVP or Travel Agent? Plus, Elegant Night Drama & Platinum/Diamond Perks!

72

Carnival Venezia Rundown and Review, AARP, Carnival Shops and more

73

The Golden Crew's Guide to Affordable Cruising

74

The Ultimate Insider's Guide to Carnival Secrets

75

What Not to Do on a Carnival Cruise: A Holiday Special

76

Wet and Wild: Pool Mishaps, Games, and Season 4 Sneak Peeks!

77

Ducking Around: Meet Carnival’s New Quirky Mascot!

78

Revealing the Secret Behind Carnival's Disappearing POG Juice!

79

Pencil-Gate: The Great Carnival Pen Debate

80

Solo Shenanigans: Trevor's Pumpkin Pie Rant & The Infamous Mermaid Story

81

Cruise Disaster! The Bridesmaid Who Ruined Everything and Tom's Miraculous Return!

82

Cruising Mistakes You'll Only Make ONCE – Avoid This Debit Card Disaster!

83

Celebration Key Secrets: What’s Really Included?

84

Cruise Hacks Gone Wrong: Toddler Troubles on the High Seas

85

Port and Debarkation Secrets: The Golden Boys' Cruise Guide

86

Carnival Fun Day Secrets: From Embarkation to the First Full Day!

87

Should Gratuities Be Non-Negotiable?

88

Embarkation Day Secrets: Insider Tips for Smooth Sailing

89

Cruising Controversies: Sneaky Alcohol and Strict Island Laws

90

Interview with Kyndall Fire: Chicken Strips, Teleportation, and Hot Dog Debates

91

Onboard Adventures: Gary’s Tales from FRGC II

92

Melanin at Sea: A Rich and Jazzy Life Joins CCP

93

Lights Out Pillow Talk and Bacon Wars: Cruising Controversies Unveiled

94

Vaping, Brawls, and Balcony Suites: The Golden Crew Tackle Cruise Controversies

95

Hurricane Season Hits: Cruising Through Stormy Waters

96

Carnival's Secret Changes and Royal's Fiery Mishap

97

Our Biggest Cruise Mistakes: Tales from the Golden Boys

98

Truth or Myth? Carnival Cruise Secrets Revealed

99

Navigating Travel with a Disability: Michelle Steiner's Story

100

Our Least Favorite (but still FUNtastic) Ships

101

Sailing Through Our Favorite Carnival Ships!

102

Trevor's Alaskan Escapade: Burritos and Glaciers

103

Sailing the High Seas: Tom's Review of the Carnival Jubilee

104

Behind the Scenes of CCP

105

Carnivals World Cruise?

106

Carnival Cruises: Falling Behind or Staying True?

107

The Carnival Sprit Review and More!

108

The Lost Episode

109

Cruise News: Key Bridge Collapse Causes Carnival Detour

110

Staying Safe in Port and a Warning from Carnival

111

Carnival Cruise News: A Returning Icon and Big Changes for one Port!

112

Unveiling 2025's Hidden Carnival Cruise Gems

113

Carnival Cruise News: 3/13/24 Scooter Shuffle and Sea Scoops with Madison

114

Scooter Sagas: Mobility and Mischief on the High Seas

115

Things TO do on a Carnival Cruise!

116

The Nude Cruise: Sailing the Seas in the Buff with the Golden Boys

117

Charting New Waters: Carnival's Exciting Announcement (Ft. Have Luggag will Travel!)

118

Collision Course: Carnival Magic's Pier Incident in Ocho Rios

119

Celebration Key Unveiled: A New Chapter in Carnival Cruising

120

Tip or Skip: Should you Tip your Porter? and Gift Card Savings on Your Cruise

121

Carnival's Multi-Billion Ship Order

122

Things NOT to do on a Carnival Cruise!

123

New Year, New Ports: Exploring Uncharted Waters

124

Carnival Capers: New Year's Eve Countdown with the Golden Boys

125

Brunch Banters and Carnival Updates

126

Omelet Overhaul: The Breakfast Battle Aboard Carnival Cruises!

127

Setting Sail on Season 3: Celebrations, Controversies, and Community

128

Sailing into Thankmas: A Lighthearted Thanksgiving Special

129

Adventures and Misadventures: Carnival Vista's last Galveston Trip

130

Sailing into Family Fun: The Barmores Share Excitement for the 2024 & 2025 Group Cruises!

131

The “Get Strange Halloween” LIVE event

132

The Goldenboy's Journey to Jamaica

133

Golden Adventures in Key West with Madison the AI Golden Gal

134

Navigating the Waters of Cruise Planning: From Budgeting to Booking

135

Adventures on Roatan Island

136

Carnivals Travel Insurance and Our LIVE Halloween Party!

137

Carnival Cruising on a Strict Budget!

138

How to Maximize your Carnival Vacation 2.0

139

Facebook Group Drama and Missing Person onbard a Carnival Ship

140

Carnivals Hurricane Response, New Technology and more!

141

Cheers to Glitches and Cruise Terminal Drama: A Solo Adventure with Trevor Shelby

142

Caught by Drug Dogs and Charging for Pizza?

143

Themed Cruises We Would Love!

144

Tom is lonely!

145

Morning Brews and Podcastaways - Carnival Jubilee, Stateroom Shenanigans and more!

146

A Taste of Carnival: New Dining and Disabled Cruising Insights

147

All Aboard for Carnival Jubilee, Cruise News & More!

148

In the NAVY with Trent Hayes & Reese's Celebration Recap

149

Reese Returns! A Carnival Celebration Q&A and Cruise News Update

150

Post-Celebration Insights: Tips, Tricks, and Today's Top Cruise News

151

Carnival Celebration Review: Unraveling the FRGC Cruise Experience with the Golden Boys

152

Cruising Alaska and Family Reunion Group Cruise: A Chat with Eddy Huddleston from Huddle Adventures

153

Talking Cruising with Our Good Friends "Have Luggage Will Travel"

154

Tips and Tricks - The Online Check-in Process

155

True Crime on Cruise Ships

156

Curious about Curaçao, News and more!

157

Family Reunion Group Cruise 2.0 and MORE!

158

LIVE Announcment

159

Pack-and-Go Cruise vs Booking in Advance.

160

The Packing List 2.0

161

Let's Go on an Adventure with Hyro in Aruba

162

Exploring Aruba with Tour Guide Sammy Giel: From Local Cuisine to Hidden Gems

163

Smooth Sailing: Mastering Your Carnival Sign and Sail Account

164

Cruising Smarter, Not Harder: Tips and Tricks for Your Next Carnival Cruise

165

Thomas and Reese Hold Down the Fort: A Deep Dive into Online Trolling, This Week's Cruise News.

166

Cruising with the Mannings: Family Reunion Edition

167

We can still Party!

168

Carnival Cruise News 2/1/23 - Sailing into the Future: Carnival Cruise Line's New Itineraries for 2024

169

Rolling the Dice on a Carnival Ship: Gambling on a Cruise

170

Cruise Debate: Bolt Rollercoaster vs Water Slides vs Ropes Course

171

Lets talk about CCL increasing gratuities and Wi-Fi fees

172

The Podcastaways are Headed to Aruba

173

Season 2 Kickoff: Cruising in the New Year

174

Q&A with the Cult: All Your Cruising Questions Answered!

175

One Year Anniversary Special with the Golden Boys: Cruise News, Facebook Live Event, and Grandma's Birthday Celebration

176

Galveston Getaways: The Best (and not best) Hotels on the Island

177

Getting Married on a Cruise, Man Overboard and Much more

178

The #CCP Thanksgiving Special

179

Thanksgiving and Faster to the Fun's return!

180

Carnival's Flamin Hot Pizza!

181

Food Price Hikes and NO MORE 24 HOUR ICE CREAM!

182

Carnival Ends Pre-purchase Bottles of Liquor and lots more!

183

Reese is back! Carnival Mask Rules, Poll results, and so much more!

184

Hurricane Ian, The Best Guys Burger and so much more!

185

Trevor abandoned us. Soooo.... Josh is taking his place!

186

What to do in Galveston.

187

Piratecasting - International Talk Like a Pirate Day Bonus Episode

188

You got the Q's and we got the A's episode!

189

Carnival Echo Offers and lots of Cruise News!

190

Carnival's Youth Programs told by the Experts

191

30 Day Cruise on the Carnival Luminosa

192

Quite the Rigamaroo

193

Live with our Friends "Have Luggage Will Travel"

194

Carnival Testing Changes

195

The Cheers Package, Aruba and more!

196

The Carnival Ship that Never Was!

197

Bonus - May 2022 Carnival Breeze Full Review

198

The Blue Card Intern - Reese Schrimsher

199

New Ships coming to Carnival

200

A Chat with our friends "Parkers On The Go"

201

Wild Kids on Carnival Ships

202

Carnival Dream Review by the Platinum Man

203

THE MERMAID EPISODE

204

Back from the Carnival Breeze

205

The Backpack Adventure - Pier Runners YouTube Preview

206

A Chat with our friend Cheryl Cooper aka SIGCruiser

207

The Perks in The VIFP Club

208

Our Experences in New Orleans

209

Things to do when Cruising To Cozumel

210

Should 18 year olds be allowed on the serenity deck?

211

How to Maximize your Carnival Vacation

212

A Chat with Our Best Friends "Have Luggage Will Travel"

213

Thomas Kennedy's Vista Review

214

Should I wear a Speedo for Formal Night???

215

E Mustar is here to stay!

216

Carnival Boarding Update with Verifly, 50th Birthday Celebrated and Cruise News

217

A Chat with Charlie's Roatan Tours

218

A Chat with Hypnotist Brenda Kaye

219

Carnival's 50th Birthday & Different Types of Cruises

220

A chat with Travel Agency "Have Luggage, Will Travel"

221

Changing Ports and All about the Cheers Package

222

Dining Choices, What Three Things we would like to see on a Carnival Ship!

223

A Chat with Former Carnival Musical Director Zach Lee

224

The Casino, PVP's and Crazyness in Security!

225

Our Favorite Rooms and Eateries on the Fun Ships!

226

Secret Decks and Other Underutilized Areas on a Cruise

227

Food on the Mardi Gras

228

Things to do in Key West

229

The 1972 Carnival Mardi Gras

230

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