Stack Your Points
Credit cards can be a fun playground of make points, spend points and stack points. Follow along with Matt, Lani, Tariq and RJ as they talk all about points.
Episodes

Oct 31, 2025
Oct 31, 2025
2 hr 32 min
00:00:00 - Welcome00:05:15 - Credit Card Spend Requirements00:27:38 - Speculation on Future Credit Card Nerfs00:44:42 - Fun with Song Requests00:48:42 - What We Do on Flights01:00:15 - Business Card Siblings01:08:10 - News01:14:01 - Travel Mistakes and Lessons Learned01:44:16 - The Psychology of Credit Card Preferences01:59:25 - Open Source Approach to Credit Card Development02:18:33 - Personal Credit Score Utilization02:30:33 - Closing Remarks

Oct 24, 2025
Oct 24, 2025
2 hr 30 min
00:00:00 - Introduction and Greetings00:01:24 - Needed Co-Branded Business Cards00:07:21 - Estate Planning for Points and Miles00:21:11 - Favorite Airlines for International Travel00:35:08 - Travel Companions: Who Would You Choose?00:49:37 - Hotel Loyalty Programs and Status01:06:55 - Citi’s New Credit Card and Avoiding Lawsuits01:26:28 - Financial Wellness and Credit Card Strategies01:47:55 - YouTube Creators We’d Love to Meet02:03:36 - The Future of Travel Portals02:29:21 - The Closing

Oct 18, 2025
Oct 18, 2025
1 hr 10 min
00:00 Introduction and Greetings 02:47 Viewer Questions: Custom Credit Card Designs 07:24 Viewer Questions: Changing Perspectives on Credit Card Portals 14:15 Viewer Questions: Best Non-Premium Credit Cards 20:02 Viewer Questions: Top Credit Cards Under $1500 33:34 Viewer Questions: Deciding to Keep or Refresh Credit Cards 35:59 Evaluating Credit Card Points and Benefits 37:26 Changes in Credit Card Policies 38:01 Chase Sapphire Reserve Updates 40:29 US Bank Altitude Reserve Changes 41:06 Amex and Apple Marketing Strategies 42:59 Chase's Future Credit Card Plans 49:02 Hotel Brand Preferences 51:52 Pre-Authorization Tools and Their Importance 01:00:59 The Case for Modular Credit Cards 01:09:39 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement

Oct 10, 2025
Oct 10, 2025
2 hr 50 min
00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:24 - The State of the Creator Community00:32:20 - Ecosystem for Long Term Travel00:45:56 - Hotel Preferences and Avoidances01:01:34 - Favorite Redemption Stories01:09:38 - Controversial Food Takes01:22:54 - Rakuten and Built Partnership Leak01:35:48 - One Card Lifestyle Debate01:51:00 - Importance of Status in Travel02:11:48 - Non-Travel Loyalty Programs02:31:59 - Travel Day Troubleshooting Tips02:47:38 - Final Thoughts and Self-Promotion

Oct 4, 2025
Oct 4, 2025
2 hr 58 min
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:05:28 - The $5 Million Grail Question
00:15:26 - Choosing Credit Cards for International Travel
00:28:42 - Are Credit Cards Addictive?
00:56:22 - Choosing the Right Airline for You
01:18:49 - YouTube Content Preferences
01:35:39 - Balancing Wants and Needs in Credit Cards
01:57:47 - Positivity in the Credit Card World
02:25:31 - Subscription Models for Credit Card Benefits
02:57:42 - Final Thoughts and Membership Acknowledgements

Sep 26, 2025
Sep 26, 2025
2 hr 30 min
00:00:00 - Introduction and Greetings
00:01:35 - Credit Card Changes for Travelers
00:20:21 - The New Amex Platinum Card
00:55:15 - The CSR vs. Amex Platinum
01:16:00 - A CSR Fix? Maybe?
01:25:13 - Measuring a Card Refresh
01:44:30 - Positive Refresh Criteria
02:04:20 - Card Refresh Strategies
02:14:04 - Keep, Cancel, Acquire | CSR and Platinum
02:29:00 - Final Thoughts and Membership Highlights

Sep 20, 2025
Sep 20, 2025
2 hr 34 min
00:00:00 - Introduction and Banter
00:05:56 - Overlooked and Underrated Cards
00:18:54 - Lounge Competition: Too Many Players?
00:31:07 - Powerball Dreams: What Would You Do?
00:52:41 - Loyalty to Airlines: Is It Worth It?
01:20:18 - News
01:32:10 - Evaluating Credit Card News
01:46:03 - Tech Gadgets and Travel
02:06:30 - Favorite Sock Drawer Cards
02:15:56 - Is Loyalty a Two-Way Street?
02:33:24 - Wrapping Up and Member Highlights

Sep 12, 2025
Sep 12, 2025
3 hr 4 min
00:00:00 - Welcome and Introductions
00:05:07 - Traveling with Credit Cards
00:21:33 - Point Stacking Tips and Tricks
00:33:23 - Traveling with Kids: Expectations and Realities
01:02:22 - Lifetime Status Goals and Challenges
01:16:07 - Etiquette for Points and Miles at Family Dinners
01:31:56 - The News!
01:53:43 - Travel Hacking vs. Frugal Travel
02:10:49 - Credit Card Credits: Flexibility vs. Restrictions
02:27:54 - Passing on Costs and Consumerism
02:51:25 - Cryptocurrency and Credit Card Rewards
03:02:42 - Closing Remarks and Membership Highlights

Aug 29, 2025
Aug 29, 2025
2 hr 45 min
00:00:00 - Welcome
00:04:32 - Managing Multiple Ecosystems
00:23:08 - Chase Portal Problems
00:46:43 - Wells Fargo Too Easy?
01:08:52 - Expat Wallet Strategies
01:21:26 - Fidelity Card and Transfer Partners
01:25:16 - Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Program
01:31:17 - The Easiest Travel Hack: Asking for Hotel Upgrades
01:48:25 - Travel Etiquette: How to Avoid Being a Jerk
02:09:09 - Wishlist Items for Credit Cards
02:24:27 - Travel Tips and Essentials
02:44:19 - Shoutouts and Closing Remarks

Aug 23, 2025
Aug 23, 2025
1 hr 39 min
00:00 Introduction and Updates
03:06 First Listener Question: Bank Lounges
26:15 Second Listener Question: Personal vs Business Cards
32:08 Favorite Amex Platinum Credit 42:18 Choosing a Catchall Card
49:02 Investing in Travel Luggage
01:12:20 Credit Card Debt and Refreshes
01:24:50 Bank Terms and Customer Expectations
01:37:09 Shoutouts and Membership Information





