{"podcast":{"title":"The Upgraded Points Podcast","slug":"the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741","podcast_index_feed_id":7285741,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-upgraded-points-podcast","website_url":"https://upgradedpoints.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/tGpxlIMF_o-uxTEnwBKPp2qZGRxu3Vtswnb94-iL4BE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yYmJk/ZWIyZDJjMDI4N2Qw/NzE5YjgwNjQ1OWY4/MTU3OC5qcGc.jpg","author":"Upgraded Points","episode_count":69,"summary":"Want to travel more and spend less? Every week, Upgraded Points provides expert insights, travel hacks, and the latest industry news to help you maximize your points and miles like a pro. Hosted by Chris Hassan and Katie Corrigan Seemann, travel experts at Upgraded Points, this podcast breaks down the best strategies for booking luxury flights, scoring hotel upgrades, and making every trip unforgettable — all without breaking the bank. Expect insider tips, real-world trip breakdowns, and answers to your biggest travel questions. Whether you're a points and miles beginner or a seasoned expert, we’ll help you travel smarter, save money, and unlock next-level adventures. Email us at podcast@upgradedpoints.com Subscribe now and Travel Different.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T20:18:45.543512+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741"},"episode":{"title":"How To Spend 100K Chase Points (Real Examples, Bookable Now)","slug":"how-to-spend-100k-chase-points-real-examples-bookable-now","published_at":"2026-06-22T10:05:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/how-to-spend-100k-chase-points-real-examples-bookable-now","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741","url":"https://upgradedpoints.transistor.fm/63","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/9143ebea/615df966.mp3","summary":"The Chase Sapphire Preferred just launched a 100,000-point welcome offer , and we're showing you exactly what to do with it. Chris and Katie walk through 6 real trip examples built around 100,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points, with real redemption rates, real flights, and real hotels, so you can go book it yourself. Hawaii on Southwest with Hyatt nights in Waikiki. Walt Disney World at a Deluxe hotel. A Caribbean getaway at the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar in Puerto Rico. An all-inclusive in Puerto Vallarta. Four nights in Panama City. City escapes to Chicago and Denver. Brazil in business class via Virgin Atlantic. And an ANA business class trip to Japan. If you just applied for the Chase Sapphire Preferred or you're sitting on a big stash of Ultimate Rewards points, this episode is for you. (00:00) - The Upgraded Points Podcast Episode 63 (01:15) - Hilton Honors Sale (03:19) - Alaska Airlines Fees (07:30) - Chase 100K Bonus (08:18) - Hawaii (11:40) - Disney World (14:08) - Caribbean or Central America (18:47) - Brazil (20:35) - City Escapes (23:33) - Japan Chase Sapphire Preferred 2026 Changes: https://upgradedpoints.com/news/chase-sapphire-preferred-changes-2026/ Chase Devalues World of Hyatt Transfer Ratio for Sapphire Preferred and Ink Business Preferred Cardholders: https://upgradedpoints.com/news/chase-devalues-hyatt-transfer-ratio-some-cardholders/ Buy Hilton Points With a 100% Bonus: https://upgradedpoints.com/news/buy-hilton-honors-points/ Alaska Airlines Is Raising Partner Booking Fees: https://upgradedpoints.com/news/alaska-airlines-partner-fee-increase-2026/ ✈️ Learn more at https://upgradedpoints.com/ 📧 Questions? Email us at podcast@upgradedpoints.com 📲 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@upgradedpointspod 📲 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podca…","meta_description":"The Chase Sapphire Preferred just launched a 100,000-point welcome offer , and we're showing you exactly what to do with it. Chris and Katie walk through…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1699,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/episodes/how-to-spend-100k-chase-points-real-examples-bookable-now/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-upgraded-points-podcast-7285741/how-to-spend-100k-chase-points-real-examples-bookable-now.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}