Sky Lounge the Podcast: Recent Episodes
RJ Thieneman
Comedy writer/podcaster, RJ Thieneman, and travel expert, Tai Piazza, discuss all things airports. From tips and tricks to cathartic complaints, Sky Lounge the Podcast is meant to be a casual and fun exploration of aviation today and airports around the world.
The boys get into the weeds with Joe, a real-life air traffic controller in Southern California. Let's get nerdy!
The boys discuss post-covid tourism, the Southwest Airlines competition, and Tai's LKM small house collection.
The boys cut into your regularly scheduled program to break down the breaking news about changes coming to Southwest Airlines!
Tai and RJ's old pal, Tim, joins the podcast to talk about his experience flying from airport to base to airport as a US Marine.
Tai and RJ discuss some of the longest flights in the world and how to manage your sanity on a long flight.
Aaron Bleyaert joins the podcast to talk about his experiences on "limos of the sky," private jets. Stick around until the end for when he drops some travel wisdom.
The boys welcome back Matt Robinson to the podcast to talk all things travel to and from Manila and Singapore!
Join us as we chat with our pal, Nick Centofante, for an in-depth review of one of our favorite new airlines, Breeze Airways!
Welcome to season 2! RJ and Tai get things started by setting up what's to come in the new season, talking about the Alaskan door malfunction, German TSA strikes, and flying with a 2-year-old. We back, baby!
Director and avid traveler, Jeff Broadway, joins the boys to talk tips and tricks for traveling with infants and toddlers. From airplane bassinets to ideal infant seating, to sleeping in airports, there's no shortage of stories.
They boys welcome filmmaker and travel expert, Mike Dewey, to discuss travel fashion, travel secrets, and hitting on people on an airplane.
Budget expert, Matt Robinson, joins the boys to discuss the pros and cons of becoming a travel card carrying member.
The boys talk with flight sim enthusiast, pilot in training, and RJ's old high school friend, Michael Creed!
Tai and RJ welcome their good pal and logistics expert, Nolan, to the podcast! There is waaay more that goes into logistics than the boys thought.
The guys get macro and discuss the best way to plan a flight route, the longest, shortest, and best flight routes. This one's for the nerds! Enjoy, nerds!
Special guest, television's Jeannie Klisiewicz, joins the boys to discuss work travel routines, what to wear on a plane, drinking at the airport, and much more!
Tai and RJ discuss the namesake of the podcast, lounges. What to look for, what to avoid, and the best lounges Tai has stayed in.
The boys discuss their favorite Southern California airport, the Hollywood Burbank Airport, where to park, future airport advancements, and why it has the worst bathrooms an airport could have.
The guys discuss new high speed-long distance flights, the differences in their airport routines, and Tai talks about his trip to the Middle East.
RJ and Tai discuss the best LA airport to fly into, the best sky miles programs, and RJ's trash trip on British Airways. Tai will lend some wisdom on how to deal with the delay and cancellation issues.
RJ and Tai welcome their longtime friend and travel companion, David Hoff. David lives in the greater Canada area and shares his thoughts on how to navigate the airport lines! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!
The boys discuss the Southwest Airlines holiday meltdown and RJ takes time to process his holiday travel. They discuss the ins and outs, wins and losses of RJ's holiday journey across the country with= family. Tai talks him off the ledge. Happy Holidays!
Welcome to Sky Lounge the Podcast! In today's episode, RJ and Tai attempt to answer the question, "What are we doing?" and discuss what you can expect from here on out. They'll lay out their air travel philosophies so you can choose a side. Choose wisely!
Join RJ and Tai every week as they dive into the airport travel experience. From booking tips and tricks to airline complaints, you won't want to miss what these travel nuts have to say! Don't forget to subscribe!