Josh is back for this latest wide-ranging episode of the Spending Time with Benjy podcast. As expected, Benjy can hardly keep up with everything Josh has been involved in since his last appea...
2025-08-14 19:58:48 +0000 UTC View Post
On this episode we go over Joe's recent 16 day trip to Japan including some of the more interesting things he did, the hotels, transport and yes a little Disney.
2025-08-03 17:26:08 +0000 UTC View Post
On the heels of her most recent trip, Kristin returns to Spending Time. She's also returned to her favorite bank and picked up a handful of new cards. Benjy next covers the Citi Strata ...
2025-07-24 15:54:58 +0000 UTC View Post
Dave's back for an extended session. He's picked up a few interesting cards, where Benjy hasn't succeeded. The pair cover a slew of other new card offers, Dave's Chase Sapphire Reserve ...
2025-07-09 15:55:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Raymond kills the vibe with all of his recent shutdowns. But first, he shares his recent spending adventures with Benjy. Predictably, Chase then takes over the majority of the episode.&...
2025-06-25 15:18:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Chance is back to talk about a plethora of developments. He and Benjy discuss their latest antics, then reflect on the loss of PayPal Bill Pay. After touching on Fluz and WU, the pair f...
2025-06-11 14:44:57 +0000 UTC View Post
Larry returns for an earlier-than-usual episode. After pouring one out for Bluebird and Serve, Benjy and Larry consider a few recent Citi developments and an elevated Alaska Business card off...
2025-05-23 14:35:25 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone! We have updated the group rules and norms a bit to clarify some policies. Our goal is to make the community the very best for members and all of these rules/norms are designed to help...
2025-05-19 19:53:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Despite getting his fill of Benjy at the Virginia Beach meetup, Josh joins him for this latest episode. The pair start with a bit of meetup talk, then Benjy shares his general distaste for ru...
2025-05-14 23:49:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Welcome to the brand new Shawn & Joe show exclusive to Diamond! This show will be an informal catchup for the former MTM Travel hosts, plus unique insights, Q&A for Diamond members and more...
2025-04-28 19:04:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Dave's back with Benjy carrying a mixed bag of developments. He shares his significantly-changed spend strategy. The pair discuss a slew of welcome offers on increasingly-niche cards. A...
2025-04-23 19:02:50 +0000 UTC View Post
Kristin joins Benjy to fill everyone in on her recent exploits. They consider an outstanding offer on the most-discussed card in the points and travel hobby. Benjy raves about the recen...
2025-04-09 16:16:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Raymond's back with Benjy to share his wide-ranging activities. The pair change up the format this time based on some substantial changes involving Amex. After that extended grieving se...
2025-03-26 14:31:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Chance joins the show and predictably laps Benjy's latest activities in the first few minutes. Benjy regales everyone with his recent Saks standoff. The pair considers a few different e...
2025-03-07 00:54:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Larry, his festive shirt, and most personable chihuahua join Benjy this time. They trade stories on what they are and aren't up to. Benjy clearly flip-flops on certain Amex cards and is...
2025-02-26 19:35:47 +0000 UTC View Post
Josh is back earlier than he planned, and Kristin joins the fun, as well. They experienced shutdowns courtesy of our favorite big bank today and share their experiences with Benjy. ...
2025-02-18 03:44:52 +0000 UTC View Post
Josh returns to talk with Benjy about much more than his usual topic. After Josh spikes the Super Bowl football, he and Benjy cover their recent spending activities. They consider a few...
2025-02-12 19:43:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Kristin's back to dissect all things our hobby. She and Benjy get right at it with their recent spending exploits. They then consider the new JetBlue Premier card; Benjy's just as perpl...
2025-01-29 14:47:32 +0000 UTC View Post
Well-behaved Dave returns to Spending Time to share his spending activity. Benjy's also spreading things out, albeit on (mostly) different cards. They discuss a no-brainer Bank of Ameri...
2025-01-15 15:36:50 +0000 UTC View Post
Benjy somehow convinces all six rotating guests to join him for the first Spending Time episode of 2025. The group discusses the Amex Business Platinum's new Hilton credit and the impossibili...
2025-01-03 20:22:32 +0000 UTC View Post
Benjy returns with a very special guest to talk about a very special topic, American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts. Come enjoy the conversation, where absolutely all of your possible FHR ...
2024-12-18 20:25:44 +0000 UTC View Post
Chance is back to share his recent exploits. He and Benjy start the episode sharing highlights from the recent Diamond meetup in Long Beach. Followed by Benjy's shameless plug for the 2...
2024-12-11 16:22:25 +0000 UTC View PostLarry returns for a wide-ranging episode. The pair start with their Synchrony-heavy spending the past few weeks. After briefly lamenting a negative Bank of America change, they brighten...
2024-11-27 17:30:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Josh is back for another Fluz-centered episode. Benjy does his best to delay the inevitable. After the pair cover their recent spend activity, they discuss a few Amex elevated signup bo...
2024-11-14 15:53:37 +0000 UTC View PostJosh is back for another Fluz-centered episode. Benjy does his best to delay the inevitable. After the pair cover their recent spend activity, they discuss a few Amex elevated signup bo...
2024-11-14 15:53:15 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone! I apologize for the delay on getting this out. We had originally planned to do the Spring meetup in Asheville, but those plans had to change after the unfortunate weather events. With...
2024-10-30 19:23:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Kristin returns to chaperone Benjy and his increasingly niche data points while sharing her more practical ones. Kristin's killing it with Bank of America lately, and she wastes no time getti...
2024-10-23 15:11:00 +0000 UTC View PostKristin returns to chaperone Benjy and his increasingly niche data points while sharing her more practical ones. Kristin's killing it with Bank of America lately, and she wastes no time getti...
2024-10-23 15:09:16 +0000 UTC View Post
Benjy welcomes Dave back to Spending Time for his unique perspective. He updates us on his spending exploits, much revolving around requalifying for the Southwest Companion Pass. The pa...
2024-10-09 16:07:21 +0000 UTC View Post
Benjy welcomes Dave back to Spending Time for his unique perspective. He updates us on his spending exploits, much revolving around requalifying for the Southwest Companion Pass. The pa...
2024-10-09 16:06:57 +0000 UTC View Post