Point Me To First Class
Devon Gimbel MD
Outreach Signals
Publishing Details
Contact & Outreach
About This Podcast
Explore Statistics
Recent Episodes
171. 143 Venture Business Applications: Surprising Predictors of Approvals & Denials with Katie's Travel Tricks
Have you ever wondered why Capital One's approval decisions feel completely random - approval for some, denial for others, with almost no rhyme or reason? Capital One has a well-earned reputation…
170. Earn 10x Chase Points! The Paze Strategy Explained
Have you heard about the quiet Chase promotion that could be one of the biggest points-earning opportunities we've seen in years? In May 2026, Chase launched a promotion through the digital payment…
169. Kyoto with Kids, Travel Mistakes & the Full Trip Cost: Japan Spring Break Breakdown
Have you ever fallen so in love with a city that you started seriously considering moving there? That's exactly what happened to us in Kyoto. In part two of our Japan spring break trip recap, my…
168. A $111k Family Trip to Japan for $1,660: How It Started
Have you ever been tempted to completely change your vacation plans because of an irresistible points deal? That's exactly what happened when Japan Airlines did a random first class award dump last…
167. The Woman Dancing in the Sahara Arrived Terrified - Why the Right Adventure Trip Brings You Home to Yourself
Have you ever felt like you're so caught up in your daily roles and responsibilities that you've lost touch with who you are beneath all of that? Dr. Stacey Funt, a radiologist, health coach, and…
166. The Payroll Points Strategy Update: Cards, ROI & Best Practices with DeAndre Coke
If you're a business owner who pays payroll for yourself or your employees, you might be sitting on one of the biggest untapped points-earning opportunities in your business—and it doesn't require…
165. Pack Your Bags for Austin: The 2027 Points Conference You've Been Waiting For
If you've ever wished you could talk about points and miles with people who are just as enthusiastic about it as you are—without worrying about annoying anyone—this episode is for you. Dr. Andrea…
164. Credit Card Product Changes: 5 Strategic Ways to Strengthen Your Portfolio
If you've been holding the same credit cards for years, you might be missing out on one of the most underutilized strategies for building a stronger, more cost-effective rewards card portfolio. …
163. Listener Q&A: Bilt vs Amex, Spending Toward Status, & Rethinking Points Fundamentals
Have you ever wondered if the advice you're following about credit cards and points is still relevant—or if the landscape has shifted enough that the old "rules" no longer apply? In this listener…
162. Where Japan Airlines Miles Fit in Your Award Travel Strategy with Michael Gandara
If you've been transferring points to the same airline programs over and over, you might be missing out on one of the most fascinating but overlooked loyalty programs in the points world - Japan…
161. Points Earning Unicorns: Risk vs. Reward for Outsized Deals with Dr. Sujatha Murali
Have you ever seen a points deal that looked too good to be true? 250 Avios per dollar spent. 240 American Airlines miles per dollar. Those kinds of multipliers make you do a double-take and for good…
160. The Uncapped Value of Hilton Free Night Certificates with Jess Field
If you've been focused on earning hotel points, you might be overlooking one of the most powerful strategies for saving money on luxury hotel stays—and it doesn't require hundreds of thousands of…
159. The Hyatt Award Chart Overhaul: Points Strategy Shifts with The Points and Miles Doc
Over the past decade, Hyatt has had one of the most beloved hotel loyalty programs in the points world—and a big reason for that has been its simple, predictable award chart that made it possible to…
158. Before You Pay Your Taxes by Credit Card: Avoid These Points-Killing Mistakes
If you're planning to pay taxes by credit card this year, now is the time to set up your strategy—not the week before tax day. Every year, I see posts from people whose tax payment plans went…
157. Shifting My Strategy: Why I'm Pursuing Status in Multiple Programs This Year
For the first time in over a decade, I'm actively chasing status in multiple loyalty programs—and it's a major shift from my usual points strategy. Historically, status hasn't been a focus for me…
156. Making Large Family Award Travel Actually Work with Dr. Alison Curfman (Part 2)
Today we're picking up where we left off last week with Dr. Alison Curfman—and diving into what happens after the flights are booked. Part 1 covered how Alison finds award flights and books hotels…
155. Planning Award Travel for Large Families with Dr. Alison Curfman (Part 1)
If you've ever thought award travel isn't possible with a large family or group, this episode will change your mind. In Part 1 of this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Alison Curfman, a pediatric…
154. The Most Memorable Credit Card Points Lessons from Real Travelers
Have you ever wondered what points lessons other travelers learned the hard way—so you don't have to? Today's episode is a little different. I recently crowdsourced the biggest points lessons…
153. Avios Explained: Understanding Transfers & Maximizing Award Flights
In a hobby full of rules, Avios prove to be an exception—and understanding how they work can unlock some of the best award flight opportunities available. In this episode, I'm breaking down…
152. Building Wealth Beyond Travel: Financial Planning for High-Earners with Lauren Oschman
If you've ever wondered what's the difference between just saving money versus creating wealth that actually matters, this conversation is for you. In this episode, I'm joined by Lauren Oschman,…
Frequently Asked Questions
Point Me To First Class has published 178 episodes since March 2023, covering topics in Education, How To.
Point Me To First Class is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 42m.
Sign up on Grep.FM to access contact details for Point Me To First Class, including email and social media links.
Similar Podcasts
Points Talk®: Your Travel Dreams, Made Possible by Points
Points Talk Squad
186 episodes
Thanks For Visiting
Airbnb Superhosts Annette Grant & Sarah Karakaian
575 episodes
Points for Normal People by Katie's Travel Tricks
Katie's Travel Tricks
54 episodes
Hawaii Travel Podcast by Hawaii’s Best: Hawaii Travel Tips, Things to Do in Hawaii & Vacation Planning
Bryan Murphy - Certified Hawaii Travel Expert & Creator of Hawaii’s Best Travel
234 episodes
The Pedalshift Project: Bicycle Travel Adventures
Tim Mooney
100 episodes
Award Travel 101
Award Travel 101 Team
212 episodes