The Road Warrior Podcast

Returning Soon

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:46:00 +0000

I've been on an extended hiatus, but I'm starting my travels once again. Stay tuned, and safe travels.

Brent, The Road Warrior

Road Warrior Episode 13: Back From Hiatus

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 01:16:00 +0000

I'm back from my long hiatus with The Road Warrior Podcast episode 13, posting from my vacation in Honolulu, Hawaii. I've been back on the road for the last few weeks, and I share a couple of stories from the field.

Running Time: 10:00

Links:
TSA - www.tsa.gov/311
TalkAboutTravel - www.talkabouttravel.com

Road Warrior Episode 12: The Interview Show

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 23:43:00 +0000

In this episode of The Road Warrior Podcast, I'm still on the ground in San Diego. I am fortunate to have one of my listeners, special guest road warrior Jason Womack, share his travel perspectives. Jason is an executive coach, consultant, and motivational speaker.

Jason shares talk about the current state of air travel, and shares some of his personal travel and time-management tips. You can find out more about Jason on his website at http://www.jasonwomack.com.

Additional Links:
TSA - http://www.tsa.dhs.gov/311
Luggage - http://www.briggsandreilly.com

Road Warrior Episode 11: The Road To Las Vegas

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 07:52:00 +0000

I'm finally back from my long hiatus with Episode 11. In this episode, I take a break from the long hours at work to drive through the desert. This is The Road to Las Vegas. In this report, I talk about all of the interesting roadside attractions throughout the desert. Note that this episode does not include any information about Las Vegas...

News:
Frequent Flier Programs shorten activity window
Palmdale Airport served by United Airlines

Links:
Barstow Outlet Center - http://www.barstowoutlet.com/
Peggy Sue's 50's Diner - http://www.peggysuesdiner.com/
Calico Ghost Town - http://www.calicotown.com/
Alien Fresh Jerky - http://www.alienfreshjerky.com/
Primm Valley Resorts - http://www.primmvalleyresorts.com

Running Time: 17:16

The Road Warrior Podcast - Grounded

Thu, 31 May 2007 06:40:00 +0000

No, I haven't forgotten about the show. I've just been temporarily stuck in the office for a couple of months, so there really hasn't been an adventure to share. I'll be back next month from some of my vacation travels. Until then, travel safe!

The Road Warrior Podcast - Episode 10: Philadelphia, PA

Sat, 31 Mar 2007 04:12:00 +0000

In episode 10 of The Road Warrior Podcast, I continue my travels into Philadelphia, PA, and into an unexpected complication -- snow. Listen to how I deal with this challenge of the day.

Due to my adventures in the snow, I'm cutting the episode short. I'm still recovering from the cold I got in the snow. Be back in April...

Links:
TSA -- http://www.tsa.gov/311

Running Time: 9:21

The Road Warrior Podcast - Episode 9: New Orleans, LA

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 04:02:00 +0000

I'm reporting from The Big Easy in Episode 9 of The Road Warrior Podcast. In this episode, I spotlight some of the sights and places to eat in New Orleans, LA.

I'm here at a trade show for a little more than a week, so I have some trade show travel tips for everyone in this episode.

Links:
TSA - http://www.tsa.gov/311
Antoine's Restaurant - http://www.antoines.com/
Cafe du Monde - http://www.cafedumonde.com/

Running Time: 14:09

The Road Warrior Podcast - Episode 8: Wilmington, DE

Sun, 28 Jan 2007 09:55:00 +0000

I'm back with episode 8 of The Road Warrior Podcast. This time, I focus on my first trip of 2007 into Wilmington, DE. I recount the trip to Philadelphia from the parking lot at San Diego airport to the long road home through Chicago.

Tips:
1. Print your boarding passes in advance from the airline web site.
2. Block your appointment calendar on travel days.
3. Have hotels and other information about hub cities readily available to you in your PDA or phone.

Links:
TSA - http://www.tsa.gov/311
Wilmington, DE - http://www.downtownwilmington.com/

Many thanks to all of my listeners out there. If you've got any suggestions, tips, or comments, please send them to rw.brent@gmail.com.

Travel Safe.

The Road Warrior Podcast - Episode 7: New Haven, CT

Sun, 31 Dec 2006 09:59:00 +0000

We're back after a brief hiatus with episode 7 of The Road Warrior Podcast. In this episode, we take a look at holiday travel. I provide some tips and tricks to help you survive the holiday travel season.

I also take a quick leisure trip into New Haven, CT, and stop for a hamburger or two at Louis' Lunch.

Links:
TSA 311 campaign: http://www.tsa.gov/311
US Post Office: http://www.usps.gov
UPS: http://www.ups.com
FedEx: http://www.fedex.com
Virtual Bellhop: http://www.virtualbellhop.com
Louis' Lunch: http://www.louislunch.com

Got some travel tips, comments or suggestions? Send them to me at rw.brent@gmail.com. Happy New Year, and travel safe!

The Road Warrior Podcast - Episode 6: Huntington, WV

Fri, 24 Nov 2006 06:49:00 +0000

I'm back with episode 6 of The Road Warrior Podcast. It's Thanksgiving weekend, and I'm back on the road. This time I talk about a recent journey into Huntington, WV.

Travel Tip: Travel on the holiday and on Saturdays to avoid the crowds.

Huntington links:
Area Information - http://www.huntingtonwvonline.com/visiting/uniquelyhuntington.asp
Airport - http://www.tristateairport.com

We Are ... Marshall - The Movie:
http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0758794/

Check out the new 311 campaign at http://www.tsa.gov/311

The Road Warrior Podcast - Episode 5: Omaha, NE

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 07:03:00 +0000

This is episode 5 of The Road Warrior Podcast broadcasting from Omaha, Nebraska. Despite minor luggage setbacks, I managed to have a nice dinner in Omaha at the Upstream Brewing Company.

Travel tips: Calendar software on the internet:

Yahoo! Calendars
Google Calendars

Synchronization software:

Tripsync - www.tripsync.com
Google calendar sync - www.gcalsync.com

Check www.tsa.gov regularly for domestic travel updates in the USA.

The Road Warrior Podcast - Episode 4: Atlantic City, NJ

Sat, 07 Oct 2006 04:48:00 +0000

This is episode 4 of the Road Warrior Podcast. I was on assignment in San Antonio, TX when I recorded this episode. I had a week of misadventures which started in the Emergency Room, added in a couple of cancelled flights, and included an all-night drive in middle-America. Check out www.tsa.gov for the latest information on travel advisories.

Travel Tip: Travel Reward Programs for flights, hotels, and corporate credit card spending

Atlantic City, NJ: Check out http://www.atlantic-city-online.com/ for information on what to do in the city.

The Road Warrior Podcast - Episode 3: Five Years Later

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 08:49:00 +0000

This is episode 3 of The Road Warrior Podcast. In this special episode, we review the current state of travel throughout the country, and take a quick trip down memory lane into the events of September 11, 2001, through the eyes of one road warrior.

The Road Warrior Podcast - Episode 2: Erie, PA

Mon, 04 Sep 2006 03:02:00 +0000

This is episode 2 of The Road Warrior Podcast. In this episode, we review the current state of travel throughout the country.

Travel tip: Advanced planning and alternative airport strategy
Services to help you along the way: www.quickaid.com

Erie, PA information: http://www.eriedowntown.com/

http://www.eriedowntown.com/attractions.html

Special Report 2006.08.12: Traveler Advisory

Sat, 12 Aug 2006 08:40:00 +0000

Special Report:

Travel Advisory in effect. Orange Alert. See http://www.tsa.gov/ for more information.

The Road Warrior Podcast - Episode 1: San Diego, CA

Mon, 07 Aug 2006 02:16:00 +0000

It's the first episode of the Road Warrior Podcast.

Travel Tips: Keeping your luggage from getting lost: Pack smarter, and lighter...

Services to help you along the way: http://www.virtualbellhop.com

San Diego Hotels:
Marriott Convention Center: http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/SANDT
Doubletree Mission Valley: http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=SDGO-DT
Hotel Del Coronado: http://www.hoteldel.com/

Old Town San Diego: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=663