#239 An Emotional Goodbye To Two Special Ladies

Final Episode: Lara"s Podcast Retirement & Memorable Non-Rev Journeys In this episode, the hosts reflect on the positive impact of adding extra production time to their episodes. They discuss humorous ideas for wearing themed shirts inspired by viral trends and amusing t-shirt exchanges. They highlight memorable moments from past trips, including travel mishaps and unique Airbnb experiences. The conversation shifts to their recent travels, rental car logistics, and the occasional complications of standby travel. They recount iconic trips such as Christmas markets and Dork Fest, thanking the many followers and friends they"ve met through their podcast journey. The episode concludes with the bittersweet announcement of Laura"s retirement and the team"s plan to take a break until the end of the year, expressing gratitude for the support and connections made throughout the podcast. 00:00 Introduction and Five-Minute Discussion 00:04 Funny T-Shirt Ideas 00:34 Travel Stories and Airport Experiences 02:54 Airbnb and Accommodation Adventures 06:30 Rocky Point Vacation 21:48 Grandma"s Passing and Family Reflections 25:35 Upcoming Africa Trip 30:27 Travel Plans and Ticket Troubles 31:54 Weekend in LA: Mo Art and Tamale Man 35:02 Dork Fest and Ramp Tour Highlights 40:01 The Voice Experience 48:35 Baggage Mishaps and Airport Stories 58:59 Favorite Recording Memories 59:27 Reflecting on Dork Fest Highlights 01:00:02 Memorable Encounters and Events 01:00:55 Cherished Travel Stories 01:02:09 Podcasting Adventures and Guest Experiences 01:03:24 Travel Tips and Tricks 01:11:14 The Importance of Staff Traveler 01:20:26 Taking a Break and Future Plans StaffTraveler is offering a 10% code for any of our listeners who buy their eSIM. Use the Promo code ST10NONREVLOUNGE  https://share.stafftraveler.com/nrl-esim ✈StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non-rev travel! Use this to sign up: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge