Join Australian Frequent Flyer editor Matt Graham and other experts from the travel industry for the latest frequent flyer news, tips and travel stories each month!
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Your opinionated podcast on development, tech and every day struggles.
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Helping Students and Parents one podcast at a time! :) Cover art photo provided by Scott Webb on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@scottwebb
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A podcast about creating games everywhere. We look at what it's like to design games in different regions of the world, with a focus on tabletop games. An Action Points Podcast production.
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Produce Pointers is hosted by Penn State Extension Horticulture Educators Glen Bupp, Leah Fronk, and Karly Regan. The podcast broadcasts timely growing information to the vegetable and small fruit industries featuring interviews with guests who are experts in research, extension, and farming.
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Discussing everything about careers in engineering, but usually not the engineering itself. We'll talk about career development, day-to-day life, influencing factors, travel, and more. And sometimes the technical work.
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This is a podcast is about psychology and the many ways it effects your life. This podcast will cover personality disorders, mental illness, psychology theory, psychological problems, Famous people in psychology, and lot more. If you find psychology interesting and are willing to learn more. This is the Podcast for you.
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Pod Pointers is your quick and comprehensive guide to launching, expanding, and sustaining your very own podcast. In just 60 seconds or less, this podcast equips you with all the essential knowledge you need to dive into the world of podcasting. From the basics of getting started to the strategies for fostering growth, and even the secrets of maintaining a successful podcast, Pod Pointers delivers actionable insights without wasting a second of your time. Tune in to unlock the secrets of pod ...
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Podcast Pointers is where you’ll get the ins and outs of creating a successful B2B podcast AND a plethora of tools you need to help make it manageable. I’m Greg Myers and as the host of the Leaders in Payments Podcast and founder of Podcast609, I’ve already navigated through all the what ifs and if thens of podcasting. My goal now is to share them with you so you can benefit from my experience.
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Join Matt Graham and Wilson McTaggart for episode 13 of Travel Pointers! In this episode, Matt and Wilson talk all about Avios, the valuable points used by 7 different frequent flyer programs. They'll discuss what they are, how you can earn them in Australia – and most importantly, how to use them for maximum benefit. If you want to learn more abou…
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Join Matt Graham and Wilson McTaggart for episode 12 of Travel Pointers! In Travel Pointers Episode 12, Matt and Wilson discuss how to use your Qantas and Velocity points on partner airlines. This can be a great option if you can’t find availability on Qantas or Virgin – or you want to travel somewhere that your own airline doesn’t fly to. They als…
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Have you ever got yourself into a sticky situation while travelling? How did you get out of it, and what would you do differently next time? In Travel Pointers Episode 11, join Matt Graham and Wilson McTaggart as they talk about their worst travel mistakes! Even the most experienced travellers have issues, so the pair discuss what's gone wrong on t…
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Writing Code in Agent mode? Nothing secret but definitely something you should check out if you haven't or just let us tell you about our experiences. How well does AI support our mobile endavours? Tune in and find out.توسط Mark & Steven
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In Travel Pointers Episode 10, Matt and Wilson chat about finding cheap flights! The pair talk about the strategies they use to save money and find cheaper flights to destinations including Asia, Europe and North America, for both Economy and premium cabins. The pair also discuss Virgin Australia's flights to Doha, and recent updates about the serv…
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In Travel Pointers Episode 9, Matt and Wilson talk all things Japan! Find out why so many Aussies are going there, what we like about it the most, and which airlines you can fly to get there. The pair also chat about Velocity moving to spend-based status, and whether Qantas will follow suit. Each episode begins with a discussion of some of the rece…
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In Travel Pointers Episode 8, Matt and Wilson explain everything you need to know about redeeming Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer miles. It’s a great program with tons of Business Class award availability in and out of Australia, so it’s worth taking the time to get to know it! The pair discuss the quirks you need to be aware of when using Singapore A…
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So, what is this about? Well, navigation within your apps! All things related to switching pages in your app, passing along data, MVVM frameworks and all the hot takes around that.توسط Mark & Steven
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In Travel Pointers Episode 7, Matt and Wilson explain how to find reward flight availability in 2025 - especially if you want to redeem your frequent flyer points for Business Class tickets. The pair discuss the latest reward flight trends, the airlines and routes which have the most reward seats, and the strategies you need to find them. Over rece…
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Welcome to a new year of the Travel Pointers podcast! After a break over the summer holidays, we’re back with not just a new episode, but also a new format. From 2025, Travel Pointers is becoming an Australian Frequent Flyer (AFF) podcast. Of course, we’ll still share lots of tips to help you make the most of your frequent flyer points, tell lots o…
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After reminiscing about the downtime spent over the holidays. Mark and Steven explore the new Plugin.Maui.Crosswind library from Steven. Heavily inspired by the Crosswind for web this awesome library by Steven allows you to get started with your new app ideas. But in style.توسط Mark & Steven
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We talk about things ranging from old school Nintendo music to Mark, as per usual, wanting to nuke his machine by installing updates way too soon.توسط Mark & Steven
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In episode 5 of the Travel Pointers podcast, Velocity Frequent Flyer CEO Nick Rohrlach joins Matt and Chris to talk about the recent changes to Virgin Australia's loyalty program. In this interview, find out why Velocity is making status harder to earn, why Velocity is launching a Forever Gold tier, what the enhanced partnership with Qatar Airways …
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.NET Conf 2024 just happened and so many cool new things got announced and released. We take a look at .NET Conf and discuss some of our personal highlights.توسط Mark & Steven
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In Travel Pointers Episode 4, Matt and Chris share their thoughts and opinions about the changes Virgin Australia is making to its Velocity Frequent Flyer program over the next year. These include changes to the way flyers earn and redeem points, the introduction of Platinum Plus and Forever Gold status, and Virgin making status much harder for mos…
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Consistent as always, we definitely didn't skip out on an episode somewhere along the way. This episode fills in the blanks about various mobile offline data scenarios and what can be done to combat them.توسط Mark & Steven
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Is the number of options you have when starting a mobile project overwhelming, or is it actually a good thing? In this episode, Steven and Mark discuss their thoughts and experiences on what to consider when beginning a new project, and whether it's worth investing all your time to learn every framework and option available for building mobile apps…
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In Travel Pointers Episode 3, Matt and Chris discuss how they earn Qantas and Velocity Points in ways other than the obvious methods of flying and through credit cards. This includes several ways to earn frequent flyer points in Australia for free. Your hosts also talk about the first time they each flew internationally in First Class. They weren't…
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Recorded before the summer break, released after the summer break. Steven and Mark discuss how releases can go horribly wrong. What are things to consider and general strategies. Also what can go wrong if you give a coupon to everyone in good faith and it still goes horribly wrong. Tune in for this opinionated pod on releases with a mobile focussed…
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Point Hacks News Editor Chris Chamberlin and Australian Frequent Flyer Editor Matt Graham explain how they ended up in a window seat without a window, after a seat selection mishap - and discuss the tools and strategies you can use to avoid making the same error! Plus, find out how you can leverage your current elite status with one airline to get …
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Point Hacks News Editor Chris Chamberlin and Australian Frequent Flyer Editor Matt Graham explain how to use your Qantas Frequent Flyer points to fly around the globe, including in Business Class, with the Oneworld Classic Flight Reward. Plus, find out why Central Asia could be one of the world's most underrated tourist destinations! Each episode b…
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Some holidays were had. Steven gets some UI-related questions from Mark. And who knows, maybe by the end of it he can convince him to do more with UI!توسط Mark & Steven
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Between episodes it has happened. Xamarin.Forms have been archived on GitHub. Of course we had to take a quick moment to reminice. Then talk about migrations, and working with legacy systems that just keep on being used.توسط Mark & Steven
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Hosted by industry expert Greg Myers, Podcast Pointers dives deep into the strategies and tools needed to create a successful B2B podcast. With experience hosting the Leaders in Payments Podcast and founding Podcast609, Greg brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. In episode five, Greg discusses the relationship between podcasting and ROI. While…
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Looking at eclipses straight on, or with an Apple Vision Pro and Mark spills all the beans on the MVP Summit.توسط Mark & Steven
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Are you ready to take your B2B podcast to the next level? In the ever-evolving world of content marketing, podcasts have emerged as a powerful tool for acquiring and retaining a substantial following. But how do you ensure your podcast remains real-time and relevant to your audience? Enter Podcast Pointers – your go-to resource for mastering the ar…
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Steven updated Debug Rainbows to be used under .NET MAUI. We say farewell to AppCenter and look at what you can do when moving forward in replacing the different services.توسط Mark & Steven
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In the dynamic world of B2B podcasting, Greg Myers, host of the Leaders in Payments podcast and founder of Podcast609, offers invaluable insights into crafting a successful podcast that not only attracts but retains a significant following. On Podcast Pointers, Greg shares his wealth of experience, guiding aspiring podcasters through the intricacie…
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What special thing does Mark use ChatGPT for? The answer might amaze you! The truth is, AI is everywhere these days. But is it a good or bad thing?توسط Mark & Steven
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What’s one of the most important “must haves” when it comes to B2B podcasting? Consistency! Without a steady stream of content, your audience can easily get disinterested and/or lost in translation. It’s also a potentially challenging necessity due to the time investment it requires. Four areas to always be consistent in: Timing, Content Themes, To…
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It has been a while. So there is a lot to talk about, in this episode we dive into new and old development machines. What is the state on the Mac as a .NET developer when it comes to IDEs and what will Steven be using once Visual Studio for Mac will be out of service.توسط Mark & Steven
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Rule number one when it comes to successful podcasting: Always stick to content that’s true to your voice and your message. Keep it authentic to you. If it’s not something you would say off the record, don’t say it on the record. Nothing provides more of a clunky user experience that hearing someone trying to pull off a tone, cadence or (even worse…
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This podcast – Podcast Pointers – is designed to help B2B marketers especially in the financial services, payments and fintech space with their podcasting – from strategy to marketing. On each episode we’re going to pick just one topic and I’m going to talk about it for a few minutes – so they are really meant to be quick hitters. You’ll hear me ta…
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In the world of remote meetings, we’ve all experienced a poor connection. If you’re interviewing a guest remotely, be sure to let them know how critical a strong internet connection is to the interview. If they are on a weak connection, consider having them disable video to improve their audio quality. If the guest’s connection is incredibly weak, …
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When interviewing a guest, especially if you’re doing so virtually, give them an overview of best practices before you begin. Keep in mind, your guest wants to come off sounding just as good as you, and technically they are the featured component of that particular episode. One important thing to remind your guests is to lean into their microphone.…
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Podcasts are typically thought of as audio content consumed from smart devices. This is true, but as we’ve seen in recent years, the phones we carry around, as well as cellular service providers, are getting faster and better at supporting HD video quality. With this in mind, think of your entire audience. From the MySpace to TikTok generations, ea…
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There is a lot of fancy equipment out there today. From mixing boards to microphones, you could easily spend thousands of dollars for what is promised to be the best possible sound quality. If you’re just starting out, don’t drive yourself into debt by trying to buy the best-in-class items. Focus on quality content and consistent episodes. If these…
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Being a good conversationalist begins with being a good listener. When you have a guest on, you should have prepared for the interview in advance by researching the individual, getting to know a little about their area of expertise, and having prepared questions to drive the conversation forward. As your guest begins to open up and share, be sure t…
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I hate to say this, as it has become a marketing term that is vastly overused, but you need to be authentic, as in your real self when recording. If you create a persona for your podcast, keep in mind you are committing to acting for each and every episode. This can be exhausting as well as come across to your listeners as being fake. When you are …
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You have a podcast. You have a website. These are two key pieces to your podcast platform, but in general, they are typically one-way communication paths. Your audience may be able to leave a comment, but they aren’t that likely to see a reply, nor have the ability to deep dive into a discussion with you or other listeners. By creating a Facebook g…
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As podcast hosts, we are very familiar and comfortable being behind the computer screen. Tucked away in our homes and studios, we have a non-physical wall between ourselves and the audience. By creating a podcast hotline, you can give your audience a place to call and leave voice messages and commentary on episodes. You can also promote this at the…
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There are all kinds of events, not just about podcasts, that are opportunities to make connections. Show up with your podcast logo on your shirt, hat, or whatever it is you’re wearing. Like any business opportunity, being able to give someone a card with your contact information and website is a good approach and ensures they won’t forget you after…
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Many podcasts are heavily scripted, almost like a television sitcom. There’s nothing wrong with this. It’s not the only approach. Try going unscripted. Some of the best content is produced when you are not reading a script but being present in the moment and speaking as the industry expert you are.توسط Rob Winters
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If you have setup a website, or at least a web page for your podcast, you’re probably aware that podcast players are not the best when it comes to search engine optimization. These players are small bits of code that lack headers and text, which are the primary things being looked for as search engines crawl your site to categorize the content. Add…
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You may be surprised to know that not everyone knows how or where they can listen to podcasts. The first thing you should do when launching your new podcast is to setup a website or webpage about your show. Depending on where you are hosting your show, you can typically grab a bit of code and plug a player directly into a web page. This is somethin…
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In the movie Clueless, there is an insult where the main character refers to someone from a distance as a Monet. More or less, when people see your podcast cover artwork, you want them to see something with wow factor, not something that looks like a big old mess up close. This may mean having to make changes along the way and getting some outside …
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This probably seems simple enough, but you should have a plan for every episode you are intending to record and produce. Think of it like the podcast you are listening to now. I mapped out dozens of topics before we began recording. I had topic evolution in mind as the goal is to support you as our listener in growing your own podcast. When all of …
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You’re so excited to drop your new episode. You’re talking all about the latest news headline. You spent hours, days, even weeks doing research and putting together the perfect episode. The only problem is you are sharing a topic that is not fresh, people are not excited to hear about this topic, and you probably aren’t able to share an angle so ne…
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Most people are happy to talk about themselves and their businesses. However, it’s not always easy to find guests, or cheap. When you have a guest, say a local bakery, you can have the guest share a promotion at the end of your interview. Think, buy one muffin get one free on ‘X’ date. Then, you can share the promotion via social the day the show d…
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