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.

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

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

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!

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.

In this episode of Travel Nerds, Kenny and Conner tackle the shocking assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Shot outside a New York City hotel, the case has sparked endless speculation From bullet casings engraved with “DELAY, DENY, DEFEND” to the internet’s surprising reaction, the hosts unpack every detail. Plus, they dive into the bigger picture: America’s broken healthcare system, $12,742 per capita spending, and why people are fed up. Enjoy, subscribe, and follow us on our socials! Follow Travel Nerds on TikTok & Instagram @travelnerdspod, Twitter @travel_nerds, and Conner Ann @conwaterman

Welcome to Episode 100 of Travel Nerds! 🎉 We're celebrating this milestone by taking a trip down memory lane and recapping some of our favorite moments from past episodes. Conner and Kenny add a twist with a fun rapid-fire game, plus they break down the essential do's and don'ts of airfare etiquette. Join us for laughs, travel tips, and a whole lot of reminiscing. Thanks for being part of the journey! Tune in to hear more about how this innovative idea could change your future trips and the role AI might play in your travel planning. Enjoy, subscribe, and follow us on our socials! Follow Travel Nerds on TikTok & Instagram @travelnerdspod, Twitter @travel_nerds, and Conner Ann @conwaterman

In this episode of Travel Nerds, hosts Kenny and Conner dive into the concept of the 'Connected Trip,' a revolutionary idea developed by Booking.com's CEO, Glenn Fogel. They explore how this concept is set to transform the travel industry by creating a seamless, end-to-end experience for travelers. But are we there yet? Can AI truly plan and manage your travel based on your preferences? The hosts discuss the potential of AI to curate personalized trips but also highlight the current limitations—like needing to fill out a lot of information for AI to understand what you really like. Is the technology ready to deliver on the promise of effortless, tailor-made journeys? Tune in to hear more about how this innovative idea could change your future trips and the role AI might play in your travel planning. Enjoy, subscribe, and follow us on our socials! Follow Travel Nerds on TikTok & Instagram @travelnerdspod, Twitter @travel_nerds, and Conner Ann @conwaterman