Episodios

  • Ep. 109 - Hannah Golf
    Sep 26 2025

    Episode 109 of Travel Nerds features special guest Jared Doerfler, founder of Hanna Golf.

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    22 m
  • EP 108 - Four Things AI is Screwing Up
    Sep 26 2025

    In this episode of the "Travel Nerds" podcast, Kenny and Jason discuss four real-world problems created by AI.


    The Problem with Alcohol-Centric Events:Kenny starts the episode with a frustration about professional events being centered around alcohol. He and Jason agree that people can get "wasted" at these events, which can lead to negative outcomes. Kenny points out that if you don't drink at these events, people may assume you have an alcohol problem. To combat this, he suggests that events should offer non-alcoholic options, like the non-alcoholic beer from Bureau that he recently tried and enjoyed. Jason tastes one on air and agrees that it tastes just like a regular beer. Kenny adds that a growing number of young people aged 18-34 are drinking less alcohol than older generations.


    AI's Impact on the Professional World:The hosts then shift to the main topic: AI. They discuss how AI is changing the workforce, starting with the

    software consultant's dilemma. With AI, a consultant can now do a 90-day, $150,000 project in just three weeks. This raises the question of how to bill for the work—by hours or by value. Kenny and Jason speculate that consultants may start using "human equivalent hours" to bill clients and that companies will eventually pay for deliverables rather than hours.


    Next, they tackle the real-world problem of HR. They play a clip stating that IBM eliminated 8,000 jobs after automating 94% of HR work. Jason and Kenny discuss how some jobs will be eliminated by AI, while new, unimaginable jobs will also be created. They agree that this transition is happening faster than ever before.


    The conversation then moves to the impact of AI on education and careers. They question the value of a traditional college degree when AI can accelerate learning and skill acquisition. Jason, a parent of a high-school graduate, suggests that his child follow their passion and decide if college is a necessary step. Kenny, an expecting father, offers a different perspective, saying he wants his child to go to college for the social experience and networking opportunities, not necessarily for the degree itself.


    Jason's "Face Melting" Procedure:Finally, Jason shares his recent experience with a "face melting" procedure to remove pre-cancerous cells. He explains that a special cream is applied to his face and then activated by a light, which targets and eliminates the damaged cells. He documented the 14-day recovery process by using a tool called Replit to organize and display photos of his face as it healed.


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    42 m
  • Ep 107: Four $100k Jobs That Are AI Proof
    Jul 21 2025

    Hosts Kenny and Jason from TravelNerds tackle the AI job apocalypse head-on. They break down the AWS CEO's prediction that AI will handle most coding in two years, a real DevOps layoff story, and 10 roles on the chopping block (like customer service reps and accountants).Then, they share 4 AI-safe jobs with 100K+ earning potential, including air traffic controllers and jet ski operators. Packed with stats, perks, and business math – perfect for career changers!Episode Highlights:● AI fears and bold predictions from tech leaders● Jobs at risk: Telemarketers, paralegals, market analysts, and more● Safe careers: Government roles, event planning, and watersports businesses● Travel perks: Free hotels, global events, and beachside living

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    38 m
  • Ep 106: Robotaxi vs Waymo, who wins?
    Jul 2 2025

    In this episode of Travel Nerds, Kenny and Jason Skipper discuss the competition between Tesla and Waymo in the autonomous vehicle market.

    They explore the technological differences, cost implications, and safety concerns associated with both companies' approaches to self-driving cars.

    The conversation also delves into the potential impact of automation on the gig economy, particularly for drivers in the ride-hailing and trucking industries.

    As they speculate on the future of autonomous driving, they highlight the importance of trust and safety in gaining public acceptance of this technology.



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    40 m
  • Ep 105: A New Chapter
    May 4 2025

    After 105 incredible episodes, this marks Conor Ann’s final episode on Travel Nerds. We don’t quite know what the future of the show looks like just yet, but what we do know is how grateful we are—to all of you for tuning in, subscribing, and being part of this journey.

    And most importantly, we want to send a huge THANK YOU to Conner Ann for her generosity, energy, and effort in making this show what it is.

    From deep travel insights to hilarious moments, she has been an essential part of Travel Nerds, and we couldn’t have done it without her.

    This may be her last episode here, but you’ll be seeing her on many screens in the days, weeks, months, and years to come.

    Drop a comment below to send Conner Ann Waterman your best wishes! 💙✈️ #TravelNerds #ThankYouConorAnn #FinalEpisode

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    43 m
  • Ep 104: AI optimism with Harper Carroll
    Feb 17 2025

    In this episode of Travel Nerds, host Kenny sits down with Harper Carroll, an AI/ML engineer, advisor, and educator dedicated to making AI concepts accessible to everyone. Beyond her technical expertise, Harper is passionate about AI education—her fine-tuning guides became the most popular on Google, and in just one year of online teaching, she has built a community of 500,000 followers. Tune in for all this and more on the Travel Nerds Podcast!Enjoy, subscribe, and follow us on our socials! Follow Travel Nerds on TikTok & Instagram @travelnerdspod, Twitter @travel_nerds, and Conner Ann @conwaterman

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    44 m
  • Ep 103: The Future of AI with Stephanie Wong
    Feb 5 2025

    Hosts Kenny and Conner sit down with Stephanie Wong, a 3X @thewebbyawards winner, Miss Chinatown U.S.A. 2016 👑, HHI Gold Medalist 2012 🏆, and Google Cloud AI Product Leader 🤓. They dive into AI, job security in an AI-driven world, and much more. Don’t miss this insightful conversation!

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    46 m
  • Ep 102: Travel, Technology, and AI predictions for 2025
    Feb 4 2025

    Kenny & Conner Ann dive into the latest innovations in AI, groundbreaking tech that’s reshaping the industry, and bold predictions for what’s set to trend this year. Whether it’s game-changing advancements or emerging travel tech, they’re breaking it all down for fellow travel and tech enthusiasts.

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    39 m