One Slice at a Time

One Slice at a Time

Ryan Joy and Stephanie Pakosta

Episodes 51
Avg. Duration 22m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (9)
Since Jun 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
98%
Hosting
rss.buzzsprout.com

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About This Podcast

Pizza is the passport. Travel advisors Stephanie Pakosta and Ryan Joy travel the world one slice at a time - chasing great pies, great cities, and the unexpected stories you find along the way. Plus the kind of trip-planning-know-how you only get from agents who book it for a living. 

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Recent Episodes

S2E51 Myths about Modern Air Travel Part 2 - Airport Survival Guide

Jun 15, 2026 29m Transcript

In this episode of One Slice at a Time, we're moving beyond booking airfare and focusing on what happens next: surviving the airport.From family travel and seat selection to TSA rules, airport apps,…

S2E50 Episode 50: Ireland Group Trip 2027 — Castles, Cliffs, Whiskey & Galway Pizza

Jun 08, 2026 16m

In this episode of One Slice at a Time, Stephanie and Ryan are talking about one of Stephanie’s most exciting upcoming hosted trips: Ireland in 2027.This hosted group trip is designed for travelers…

S2E49 Air Travel Part One: Airfare Tips, Basic Economy & Booking Mistakes

Jun 01, 2026 28m

In this episode of One Slice at a Time, Stephanie and Ryan start a three-part air travel series with a practical look at modern airfare.Most travelers think they are simply buying a seat from point A…

S2E48 Tahiti by Small Ship: Windstar Cruises, Bora Bora, Drift Snorkeling & Overwater Bungalows

May 25, 2026 31m

Ryan is back from Tahiti, and this episode may have Stephanie ready to pack a bag.This week on One Slice at a Time, Stephanie and Ryan talk through Ryan’s seven-night Windstar Cruises Dreams of…

S2E47 Scenic River Cruises Review | Butler Service, Luxury Travel & Dutch Waterways

May 18, 2026 30m

What is it really like to sail with Scenic River Cruises?In this episode of One Slice at a Time, Ryan shares his full experience aboard the Scenic Opal during a luxury Dutch Waterways river cruise…

S2E46 Emerald River Cruise Review: Modern, Fun & Surprisingly Different

May 11, 2026 31m

This week on One Slice at a Time, Stephanie and Ryan continue their month-long river cruise series with a full review of Emerald Cruises after Ryan stayed onboard during the ASTA River Cruise Expo in…

S2E45 Thinking About a River Cruise? What We Learned Touring Europe’s Top River Cruise Lines

May 04, 2026 39m

Have you been curious about river cruising but not sure if it’s really worth the cost… or if it’s just for retired travelers?In this kickoff episode of our month-long river cruise series, Ryan shares…

S2E44 Celebrity Cruises Greece Group Trip: Ancient Ruins, Beaches & Greek Food

Apr 27, 2026 14m

This week on One Slice at a Time, Stephanie and Ryan head to Greece — one of the few destinations that truly offers something for every type of traveler.We’re talking ancient ruins in Athens,…

S2E43 The Cruise with a Roller Coaster (Norwegian Aqua Group Sailing)

Apr 20, 2026 15m

Would you ride a roller coaster… on a cruise ship?In this episode, we break down a Caribbean group cruise sailing on Norwegian Aqua, one of the newest ships in Norwegian’s fleet—and why this type of…

S2E42 Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort: The Best Moderate Resort at Disney?

Apr 13, 2026 13m

In this episode of One Slice at a Time, Stephanie and Ryan break down Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and talk through what makes this resort such an interesting option for Walt Disney World…

S2E41 Disney Dream vs Fantasy: What Actually Matters Before You Book

Apr 06, 2026 18m

Most people think the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy are basically the same.They’re not.And if you pick based on outdated advice (like “short cruise vs long cruise”), you could end up on the wrong…

S2E40 Alumni Travel – The Untapped Strategy for Connection & Engagement

Mar 30, 2026 11m

What if alumni engagement didn’t revolve around another banquet… but a shared experience at sea?In this episode, we’re talking about alumni cruises—and why they might be one of the smartest, most…

S2E39 Loews Royal Pacific: Worth It or Just Paying to Skip the Lines?

Mar 23, 2026 28m

Loews Royal Pacific is one of Universal Orlando’s Premier hotels—but is it actually worth the price?In this episode, we break down what you’re really paying for… and it’s not the room.We cover:Why…

S2E38 Private Island Showdown: Disney vs Royal Caribbean vs Norwegian

Mar 16, 2026 35m

Cruise lines love to promote their private islands as the ultimate beach day — but are they really all the same?In this episode of One Slice at a Time, Stephanie and Ryan break down the most popular…

Disney’s Contemporary Resort: Full Resort Breakdown

Mar 09, 2026 28m

Disney’s Contemporary Resort is one of the most iconic hotels at Walt Disney World. The monorail runs through the building, it’s within walking distance of Magic Kingdom, and it’s one of the original…

S2E36 Windstar Star Seeker: Small Ship Luxury, Big Experience

Mar 02, 2026 19m

This week, we’re talking about one of the most exciting new ships in cruising—Windstar’s Star Seeker.Fresh out of the shipyard and already turning heads, this small luxury yacht is built for…

S2E35 Epic Universe 2026: What Works, What Breaks, and What We’d Do Differently

Feb 22, 2026 35m

We spent a full day at Universal’s Epic Universe during a holiday weekend—and this episode is the real breakdown.No fluff. No highlight-only version.We cover:Park layout and why it changes…

S2E34 Norwegian Prima Group Cruise Review

Feb 16, 2026 23m

This week we break down a real hosted group sailing aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s Prima — what worked, what surprised us, and where this ship really fits for travelers.This is not a brochure talk.…

S2E33 Discovery Cove Review: Is This Orlando’s Best Rest Day?

Feb 09, 2026 32m

Is Discovery Cove worth the price — and where does it fit into a Disney or Universal vacation?In this episode of One Slice at a Time, Stephanie shares a full, start-to-finish review of her Discovery…

S2E32 Stephanie’s Favorite Things: Cruises, Luxury Hotels, Snorkeling & Travel Tips

Feb 02, 2026 20m

It’s Stephanie’s birthday episode — so this week is all about her favorite trips, cruise picks, splurge choices, and smart travel tips for busy families.We talk about:Dream beach days in Virgin…

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