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  • 007 - Origin Story. We share why bravo charlie club was born and who these raconteurs actually are.
    2025/07/16

    Ever wondered who's behind the microphones of the bravo charlie club? In our 007 episode, we're channeling our inner James Bond by revealing the mysteries of who we are and why we started this podcasting adventure.

    We're Richard and Ben - two middle-aged mates who first crossed paths in 2003 while training for Ironman New Zealand with "the Cycos." Since then, we've both traveled extensively, living across three continents each, which fuels our popular Travel Tip segment. Richard brings his software engineering background and contributes his global perspective while Ben channels apparent Matt Damon-like qualities and love for green sea turtles (inspired by his lifesaving days).

    Through candid conversation, we share personal stories (including Richard's cringe-worthy tale of backing his girlfriend's car into his flatmate's car right before an international trip), our podcasting format, and our honest admission that we initially thought this would be easy - how wrong we were! Seven episodes in, we're thrilled with our 200+ listeners and growing community.

    The bravo charlie club follows a consistent weekly format featuring The Fully Awake Project (things that caught our attention), Travel Tip of the Week (with a massive content pipeline we're excited to share), and Conundrum of the Week (which listeners tell us is already infiltrating their daily vocabulary). Our promise remains: making you 12.5 minutes more awesome each week by giving you a bcc on our conversations.

    Want to become part of our Inner Sanctum? Join our WhatsApp group through the link in the show notes. Your feedback shapes our podcast - whether correcting our facts (thanks to the doctor who clarified our insulin storage information) or simply connecting with us. Leave a comment, send a text, or join the conversation - we're building this community together!

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    13 分
  • 006 - Can we trust Ozempic? Rewards programs for travellers. How many unread books should we own?
    2025/07/09

    Richard and Ben discuss Ozempic, why we need to take advantage of rewards programs for travellers and ask how many books can you buy without reading them before you should stop buying books?

    For those interested in learning more from Steve Hui “The points whisperer” head over to https://www.iflyflat.com.au

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    14 分
  • 005 - What in your life will you never automate? Handling lost wallets. Breakfast tip for travellers. Snorkels in swimming pools?
    2025/07/02

    Ben and Richard discuss what they think should never be automated. Do you agree? They go on to solve how to deal with lost wallets while travelling, share a breakfast tip and debate whether snorkels should be allowed in swimming pools.

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    14 分
  • 004 - Will an AI bot be your future friend? Travel tip for pet owners. Do you put oil in non-stick pans?
    2025/06/25

    Our first “in-person” recording where Richard and Ben discuss whether AI bots are our friends of the future. Ben has a non-travel tip for cat owners and then we discuss whether non-stick fry pans actually need oil. For those with video, we finish with the offical unboxing of the first bcc merchandise.

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    9 分
  • 003 - Inbox zero. Top 5 most terrifying things on the planet. When advice you give is not valued.
    2025/06/18

    New segment “The fully awake project” is introduced and dives straight in to inbox zero and the pros and cons of fly ahead offers. Ben lists his top 5 most terrifying things on the planet and Richard shares a time he was “forced” to stay in a ski resort for free. Finally we try to solve whether people should actually listen to you if they ask for advice.

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    12 分
  • 002 - The 4 levels of AI. Bidding on flight upgrades. Can a hand dryer be terrifying?
    2025/06/11

    Richard dives deeper in to AI, Ben shares a tip for bidding on business class flight upgrades and asks whether Dyson AirBlades are indeed the 5th most terrifying thing on the planet. A passionate listener rejects our conundrum solution for jigsaw puzzles.

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    11 分
  • 001 - The Pilot. Getting started in AI. Ben’s similarities to Hugh Jackman. Can you do someones jigsaw puzzle?
    2025/06/04

    In their pilot episode, Richard and Ben unpack how to get started in AI, discuss why Ben considers himself the Hugh Jackman of hotel travel and debate whether it is okay to do someone else's jigsaw puzzle.


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    12 分