
Tales from the Departure Lounge
Claim This Podcastby Andy Plant & Nick Cuthbert
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<p>Tickets? Check. Passport? Check. Imodium? Check. Sit back, relax and enjoy the journey as Andy and Nick try to fly this plane. They'll be chatting to special guests about travel hacks, destinations of choice and the transformative power of working or studying overseas. Travel is back and there is always time to kill in an airport. You could spend it in a Burger King or you could listen to some inspirational tales from life's frequent flyers. Final call for this lo-fi, high-flying podcast odyssey. <br><br>Send your own stories, suggestions or jingle requests to sickbag@talesfromthedeparturelounge.com<br><br>Tales from the Departure Lounge is a Type Nine production for The PIE www.thepienews.com</p>
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- What is Tales from the Departure Lounge?
<p>Tickets? Check. Passport? Check. Imodium? Check. Sit back, relax and enjoy the journey as Andy and Nick try to fly this plane. They'll be chatting to special guests about travel hacks, destinations of choice and the transformative power of working or studying overseas. Travel is back and there is always time to kill in an airport. You could spend it in a Burger King or you could listen to some inspirational tales from life's frequent flyers. Final call for this lo-fi, high-flying podcast odyssey. <br><br>Send your own stories, suggestions or jingle requests to sickbag@talesfromthedeparturelounge.com<br><br>Tales from the Departure Lounge is a Type Nine production for The PIE www.thepienews.com</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates bi-weekly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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